February 2010
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Help get Burlington, ON, Canada on the Canadian...
Hasbro Canada has issued a news release to announce that they are launching a new Canadian edition of the Monopoly board game. Instead of the traditional properties such as Illinois Avenue and Pacific Place, Monopoly will reprint the new edition with Canadian city names. Sixty-five cities have been pre-selected to compete in an online voting challenge. Burlington is not listed as one of...
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Electronic Board Games
via hml.queensu.ca
Two Canadian researchers developed the technology for electronic board games. Read more on this story here.
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Hard Rock Cafe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
via en.wikipedia.org
Did you know that Toronto’s Hard Rock Cafe was the second one built? It was established on June 23, 1978. Read more of Toronto’s Hard Rock Cafe here.
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January 2010
49 posts
Social Media Marketing: How Pepsi Got It Right
Rather than spending money on Super Bowl television ads this year, the company is spending $20 million on a social media campaign.
Jay Baer, founder of the social media strategy company Convince & Convert, said brands are realizing they need to market for the long haul. “I do think it’s a good move for Pepsi. I don’t know if every brand can pull it off,” he said.
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There's A Snuggie For Every Geek (via Bit Rebels)
via bitrebels.com
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In Google We Trust
It is imperative that we all should stop using Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. Upgrading to a newer version or switching to another browser has ample benefits to your browsing experience, your computer’s security and access to online tools that may help with your daily activities.
If you’re a website designer/developer, then you would know the headaches associated and hours/cost...
Looking Into the Past - a gallery on Flickr
via flickr.com
I love looking at old photographs. Making comparisons and seeing how we progress over time makes it even more enjoyable. Check out this great gallery on Flickr from Ed Hunsinger.
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Pants on the Ground from the former Attorney...
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Who says politicians have no sense of humour?
I haven’t been following the American Idol lately but the audition is still my favourite part of the show. Thanks, Alison, for this link.
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Filipino Prisoners Dance to Michael Jackson...
via prefixmag.com
If you haven’t seen the first viral video, this is the second installment of the Filipino inmates moonwalking to MJ’s Thriller. Enjoy!
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"That Guy" for a good cause
Warning! I’m going to be “that guy” for the first time in my parent life… I’m soliciting pledges for my daughter’s JK Dance-A-Thon. Taking Paypal donations if you’d like to help? :)
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The Green Police PSA- Napkins
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I love GREEN. It’s my favourite colour.
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Multicolr Search Lab - Idée Inc.
We extracted the colours from 10 million of the most “interesting” Creative Commons images on Flickr. Using our visual similarity technology you can navigate the collection by colour. Check out the FAQ. via labs.ideeinc.com
This is a neat tool for some inspiration when all you have to work with, as a designer, are colours.
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OPP joins Twitter (via thestar.com)
The Ontario force says its account (at twitter.com/OPP_News ) will include news releases and other messages. via thestar.com
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Windsor loses provincial lab
I have concerns about the service and especially the timely service that was provided by the provincial laboratory and how that’s going to be maintained,” said Dr. Allen Heimann, medical officer of health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. via cbc.ca
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Thank you for Becoming a Fan!
Just wanted to thank everyone for joining me in my little pet project and becoming a fan of “Rommel will Post It Forward”. Since we’ve reached 25 members, I’m able to secure a shorter version of our Facebook Page’s website address (URL). Please bookmark this: http://facebook.com/rommel.posts Thanks again for all your comments and support. You rock!!! (Sent from my...
New Apple Tablet Details Leaked
Yukari Iwatani and Ethan Smith of the WSJ shovel out a boatload of new details about the Apple tablet. Highlights:
Apple wants to “reshape businesses like textbooks, newspapers and television much the way his iPod revamped the music industry—and expand Apple’s influence and revenue as a content middleman.”
Apple has had talks with NYT, WSJ, Conde Nast, Harper...
Work for free or for full price. Never for cheap.
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How to use a semicolon (via The Oatmeal)
via theoatmeal.com
Great tips on when to use them properly.
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I have a sudden urge to stop for milk.
via i.imgur.com
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Developing a Code For The Color Blind
Each primary color of the code is associated to three forms which represent red, yellow and blue, from these three that the code is developed.
via colourlovers.com
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A lesson in User Interface (UI) Design
if an interface element is too distinct from its real-life counterpart, it becomes too hard to recognize. On the other hand, if it is too realistic, people are unable to figure out that you’re trying to communicate an idea, and what idea that might be.
via ignorethecode.net
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How to Speed Read Video – 5min.com
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The Presurfer: Color Picker
Color Picker by Korean designer Jin-sun Park is a concept pen that can scan colors from anything around and instantly use the color for drawing. After placing the pen against an object, the user just presses the scan button.
via presurfer.blogspot.com
Every designer should have one of this.
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15 Things Worth Knowing About Coffee
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The Wheels of Life
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No kicking penguins (via The Telegram - St....
via thetelegram.com
A story of how 7-year old Coby’s simple message is making its way around the world via the Internet.
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BLT
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Bacon, lettuce and turtle?
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9GAG - Dream (by bennybb)
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Great storytelling. Sad. But great nonetheless.
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The 4 Big Myths of Profile Pictures (via OkTrends)
via blog.okcupid.com
Still wondering which profile picture to use this week? Here’s the recent stats on over 7,000 photographs from OkCupid.com based on facial attitude, photo context and (visible) skin.
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Welcome to Facebook Ads!
I’m setting up a Facebook ad right now. If you’re looking for more info, here’s a few links to get you started:To help get you started we have included some important links below. Be sure to bookmark these resources, as they will help you get the most out of your Facebook advertising experience. Ad Manager: http://www.facebook.com/ads/manage/ From your Ad Manager you can view...
Should you cancel an unused credit card?
An account closure would also cost you the payment history associated with the account when it comes off your credit report. Closed accounts don’t usually get deleted immediately, but they won’t stay on longer than 10 years. You generally don’t want to cancel your oldest card, because its disappearance from your credit report could shorten your credit history and lower your...
Trouble with multi-postings
First, I’d like to apologize for the multiple instances of the same post. I’m currently fixing this issue by deleting/disabling unnecessary connections to social networks. This should be fixed soon… I hope. ;) Twitter and Facebook are brutal candidates since they seem to be the ones likely to funnel all your activities into and repost from other social websites. If you belong...
No more impersonal posts
If you’re on Facebook, you might find this to be an alternative to having me force every one of my updates to you. Finally, my random posts now has a home. Become a Fan of my microblog on Facebook by joining here: http://bit.ly/6aFGHd I do believe that this is a better option since it’s opt-in/opt-out and one less clutter in your Facebook stream. Give it a go and don’t forget...
TwitPic of Napping Transit (TTC) Worker Sparks...
The world is changing because of social media. Information can be spread in real-time to millions of people. It’s the same power that has helped raised millions for Haiti and forced big companies to listen to their customers.
While it’s unfortunate that this worker has become the center of controversy, he helps teach us an important lesson: be conscious of the actions you take, because...
3 Sites To Learn Useful Street Fight Moves
via makeuseof.com
Downloading to my brain now… but doesn’t mean my body will adjust. ;)
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How NOT to Help Haiti
Twitter and other social tools really help causes. We just have to wire them tightly. via chrisbrogan.com
Very good point from Chris Brogan on how to prevent social media clutter.
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My Five on Careers
Had a nice chat with a photojournalist regarding careers, portfolio and web design/development. Here’s a few points…
Learn the basics and start building. Skills and knowledge can be gain through experience.
Figure out what you want to accomplish and formulate a plan to get there.
Start by learning WordPress and read blogs.
Network. Network. Network.
If you want to be a cook, get...
“If you really must have a policy, then I suggest this one: Use whatever social...”
– Five Reasons Why Your Company Doesn’t Need a Social Media Policy – by Michael Hyatt « BG Allen
“In the modern world we must produce
And in order to produce we must better...”
– Neue Regel - The Waking Mind Lyrics
“These attacks and the surveillance they have uncovered—combined with the...”
– Official Google Blog: A new approach to China
WatchHow Public Opinion Forms
“There’s no connection, at least formally, to 7-Eleven’s Big Gulp or...”
– BrandFreak: Shouldn’t 7-Eleven be into this slushee-in-the-face ‘Glee’ action?
“Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg told a live audience yesterday that if he were...”
– Facebook’s Zuckerberg Says The Age of Privacy is Over
“Leona Hobbs on December 1st, 2009
Hi Heidi - While I’m not a lawyer, I...”
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New FTC Guides: disclosure comes to the social media masses - Social Media Group Helps Business Navigate the Social Web.
