Aug 25, 2011
Branding Blunder
I see MegaBus buses all over the place. The company advertises safe, convenient and low-cost bus services. Their mascot is a pink bus driver that loosely resembles a cartoon pig – very eye-catching...
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Aug 18, 2011
Durham Incinerator Protests
I found myself as a bystander to a protest rally yesterday. The protestors were there to criticize a new garbage incinerator project that was being launched in the Durham Region.
In all honesty I would...
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Aug 14, 2011
The Bedroom Dash
You fix the covers, lean in for a kiss then slowly step back away from the bed. Turning, you mimic a church mouse trying to scurry across the room towards the door. The whole way your heart is...
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Aug 8, 2011
Dare to be Different
I enjoy reading “how to” articles on the web for a number of reasons. Sometimes it’s to get information about a new topic and other times it’s to get another person’s perspective on...
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Aug 6, 2011
Light for Kindle
The Kindle doesn’t have a back-lit screen which is wonderful because it gives the illusion of real paper and doesn’t hurt your eyes the way traditional touch pads do. The disadvantage is...
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Aug 4, 2011
Mom and Baby Depot
Becoming a father was probably one of the most exciting and rewarding adventures of my life. Parenting may not always be easy, but the benefits constantly outweigh any rough days that may crop up.
The...
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Aug 2, 2011
Blueberry Picking Trip
We spent this long weekend at my parents house in the country. The weather was absolutely hot and since it was about the right time of year for blueberries we decided to get up early on Sunday and try...
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Jul 28, 2011
Properly Naming Your Files
I realize that this is a simple topic but it’s something that I continually run into and wanted to address. I often work with technical writers who need to labour over incredibly verbose documents...
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Jul 26, 2011
Akasaka Sushi Restaurant
Today I had the pleasure of going to Akasaka for lunch. This is by far one of my favourite sushi restaurants in the GTA. They’re located in Richmond Hill just off highway 404. I tend to drop by...
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Jul 25, 2011
Keeping Your Data Safe
If you’re like me and work with your computer at least 8 hours a day, every day, then it’s safe to assume that the files you have on your computer are quite important to you.
But what would happen if...
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Jul 23, 2011
Business With Pleasure
My office is one of those places where I feel immensely satisfied. Over the years I’ve perfected it into a little haven where I can spend my time immersed in the things I do without feeling overly...
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Jul 22, 2011
Sunny With Chance of Grumble
Summer is here and we’re in the middle of a record breaking heat wave. The half-melted thermometer hanging limply outside my window is displaying a wonderful 38°C and the relative humidity is supposed...
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What is it that defines a successful life? Can it be measured quantitatively? Does it relate to family, friends, lovers or perhaps money? If your eyes were closing for that final infinite time, your breath exhaling never to return, how would you critique your existence? Would you reflect on your greatest achievements or on the tiny moments that sprinkled your days; the kiss of someone’s lips, a miniature hand wrapped around your finger? You entered this world with tears; if you could leave it with nothing more than a smile then you’ve done quite well indeed. 