Apr 15, 2007
It takes a lot longer for an idea to go from the fringes to mainstream acceptance than many people might think.And because of that, once it’s reached widespread acceptance, the idea – any idea – can seem like old hat to anyone who embraced it early on.Take global...
Apr 12, 2007
Novelist Kurt Vonnegut, the ‘son and grandson of architects’, was born in Indianapolis on November 11, 1922 (Veterans Day in the U.S., Poppy Day in Canada). I read that he died in New York City on April 11, 2007 – last night.That made me sad.I didn’t know Kurt...
Apr 11, 2007
I’m starting to get frustrated with certain aspects of the blogging world. So here are five things that really bug me:There are too many middle aged guys (and I do mean guys) trying to be cool kids. Sure be open, that’s a wonderful attribute. But for goodness sake, be...
Apr 8, 2007
I’ve looked back over my entries and have come to the realization that I’ve created the Blog I Think I’m Supposed to Write as opposed to the one I Just Plain Want to Write. The trouble is I’m not sure what the one I Just Plain Want to Write is or even if I want it to...
Apr 6, 2007
It appears that Kathy Sierra’s cyber-bullying story has had a positive resolution.Check out Giovanni Rodriguez, who highlights a blogger code of ethics, written by Tim O’Reilly.Then have a look at Shel Israel’s links to the open letters Kathy Sierra and Chris Locke,...
Apr 1, 2007
This past week, the blogosphere was abuzz with something disturbing. Death threats, sexual harassment and cyber-bullying of the lowest kind.Visit blogger Kathy Sierra’s site and you can read about some of the things she’s been through. It’s not funny, not a dark sick...
Mar 26, 2007
The weekend papers covered the latest NADbank data on readership in Canada and naturally put their own spin on the results.Toronto Star: “Toronto Star Remains Canada’s Most Read Daily Newspaper”Globe and Mail: “Growth of free dailies dropping”Toronto Sun (news...
Mar 21, 2007
Back from vacation. Still cold (with snow) in Toronto even though tomorrow is technically spring.I’ve been writing this blog since January and I wanna tell ya (as a Catskill’s comic might segue), there’s gonna be a few changes ‘round here.First off, you’ll notice a...
Mar 6, 2007
Today on my way to work, I noticed the large windows on the King Street entrance of Metro Centre were completely frosted over. It looked spectacular. But it did remind me of what happens to my glasses when I come indoors from extreme cold. (The temperature was -22C.)I...
Feb 25, 2007
Everyone who has studied Canadian history has at least heard about the Family Compact, a ‘wealthy, conservative, [and] elite’ group that controlled the government of Upper Canada (Ontario) from just past the War of 1812 and up to approximately 1841 (though some...
