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Angels and Demons Movie Review - no singing and dancing? What?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:20:47 -0400

Angels and Demons Movie Review - no singing and dancing? What?:

I went to see “Angels & Demons” recently, & while i’ll spare you my numerous issues with the movie, i did find something very funny. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Moulin Rouge”, you’ll know that…

It’s official, Canada really IS the best country in the world

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:07:58 -0400

It’s official, Canada really IS the best country in the world:

I love canada. it’s that simple. i’ve lived in 3 other countries in my life: UK, switzerland and the US. and you know what, Canada is awesome. everything about canada is inclusive, not exclusive….

Unexpected things that make you smile

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:07:48 -0400

Unexpected things that make you smile:

As some of you may know, i became canadian in january. and yesterday, out of nowhere, i got this package in the mail, i opened it, and it looked like a diploma case, you know those letter size…

Living in our own technology bubble

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:07:47 -0400

Living in our own technology bubble:

I nearly lost my blog last night (DB backup issues), but didn’t, thanks to the diligence of my web host. Still, during the 3 hours of sheer panic, many thoughts went through my mind. Would anyone…

Hello world!

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:05:48 -0400

Hello world!:

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

Where did the Google Analytics RIA go?

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:51:11 -0500

Where did the Google Analytics RIA go?:

On my old PC that died, i had installed an RIA (Rich Internet Application) version of Google Analytics. It was basically a version of Google Analytics that you could install to your desktop (but…

Chow Time! Brunch Recipes

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:32:47 -0500

Chow Time! Brunch Recipes:

With a group of my girlfriends, we usually get together once a month for a brunch potluck at each others’ houses. Regularly, i bring my homemade banana bread with brown sugar, which always goes down…

Best Free Translation Tools Online?

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:20:44 -0500

Best Free Translation Tools Online?:

Living in Quebec, Canada, i spend a whole lot of time writing documents in both English and French. With a French mother and a French education, but having grown up in England, i consider myself…

The Obamas are leading by example with regards to parenthood

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:38:25 -0500

The Obamas are leading by example with regards to parenthood:

Something new has come to the White House: responsible parenting. I love the fact that, as the leader of his country, Obama sees it as part of his responsibilities to show America how he raises his…

Email / text messages / IM / Twitter - how quickly should we respond?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:30:47 -0500

Email / text messages / IM / Twitter - how quickly should we respond?:

How many of you are old enough to remember when handwritten letters were the main written communication tool?From letters, we went to faxes, then to email, then to Instant Messaging, then to text…

Twitter Code of Ethics

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:28:42 -0500

Twitter Code of Ethics:

I’ve read a lot of articles recently about the best way to use twitter. But i always find them biased, one way or another. Some teach you how to promote yourself, others tell you not to. some tell…

Google Favicon Changes

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:41 -0500

Google Favicon Changes:

I like Google, because they don’t seem very egocentric. Let me explain. They often do things without screaming it to the world, they’ve launched beta programs like Google Transit other things…

Invaluable Blog Resource

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:34:42 -0500

Invaluable Blog Resource:

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything about blog strategy, so here it is. I just found this amazing site: http://www.howtomakemyblog.com/, it has countless blog posts about ways to…

Posting your most private information online… Yay or nay?

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:02:48 -0500

Posting your most private information online… Yay or nay?:

Mitch Joel, today, in his TwistImage blog revealed some alarming statistics about young teens and how so many of them have electronically posted/sent some form of “nude or semi-nude photographic…

A refreshing way to get you to part with your money

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:52:39 -0500

A refreshing way to get you to part with your money:

Don’t you hate it when emotional infomercials come on at the most inappropriate times? Imagine this. You’re sitting at home on a Sunday morning, quietly enjoying your breakfast. You switch on the…

Cancun, here we come!!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:17:34 -0500

Cancun, here we come!!:

I’m so excited, i have my trip to Mexico coming up in less than 10 days! My boyfriend and I were looking to book this trip, while remaining on a very strict budget. Obviously, the 4-5 stars on the…

I’m here, no worries

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:55:18 -0500

I’m here, no worries:

I’m not sure why i need catalyst event like the US elections to find my voice, and then, once the victory’s in the bag, i loose my voice again (yes, I’m referring to my MIA status on my blog)… but…

Post Obamania - let’s get real

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:15:45 -0500

Post Obamania - let’s get real:

Now that the hype of the election has died down, we are getting to see the “real” Obama. We can start realizing what kind of leader he will be. The one significant thing I take away from his victory…

All is right with the world

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:09:20 -0500

All is right with the world:

At this point, i am still trying to remember to breath. CNN has just called Obama the next president of the United States. McCain is giving his concession speech. My phone is ringing off the hook. I…

The American Dream… i FINALLY get what it really means

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:01:54 -0500

The American Dream… i FINALLY get what it really means:

You know how, when you’re coming to a really important moment in you life, all your nervousness, at the last moment, turns into this ultimate calm? A great moment is upon us on Tuesday. And after…