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Word of the Day "Paraprosdokian" for Sat. Dec. 18th

2010-12-18T10:09:00.001-06:00

A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part... frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect. To go with the WikipediA examples, I will add a few: I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for

Lunar eclipse, winter solstice to coincide - first time since 1554 :)

2010-12-17T18:53:00.001-06:00

I guess I am going to have to stay up very late on Dec. 20 -> Dec. 21 in order to witness an infrequent "happening". I'm in -0600 from the Exact times:Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 05:29:17 UTPartial Eclipse Begins: 06:32:37 UTTotal Eclipse Begins: 07:40:47 UTGreatest Eclipse: 08:16:57 UTTotal Eclipse Ends: 08:53:08 UTPartial Eclipse Ends: 10:01:20 UTPenumbral

The State of the Blogosphere 2010 via Brian Solis

2010-12-13T10:45:00.001-06:00

An EXCELLENT article by Brian Solis who is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist.If you are interested in Statistics, there's a TON of them in this article.Amplify’d from www.briansolis.comThe State of the Blogosphere 2010The question we ask ourselves when examining the state of the

Lessons to Be Learned for Monday - from an old west story:

2010-12-13T09:26:00.001-06:00

Have You Ever Danced? An old prospector shuffled into town leading an old tired mule. The old man headed straight for the only saloon to clear his parched throat. He walked up and tied his old mule to the hitch rail. As he stood there, brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.

Who Is Using Twitter? Insights from a New Study! via CBC Spark #canada

2010-12-11T15:23:00.001-06:00

Where do you fit? Posted by Nora Young under Great Links The Pew Internet and American Life Project released new research into who is using Twitter, at least in the U.S. If you’re on Twitter, like me or Spark, you might be surprised to learn that only 8% of online Americans use the service. Other highlights from the report include information about which demographic groups are more likely to use

The 8 Habits of Highly Productive People :)

2010-12-11T13:38:00.001-06:00

And I don't even have to take my shoes off to keep track of them Amplify’d from celestinechua.comWhat makes a productive person? Is it the ability to robotically churn out work, hour after hour? Is it the amount of discipline one has? Is it the speed at which one works?Before we can discuss what makes a productive person, we should first define what productivity is. The common notion of

What does Cognitive Science say about Privacy and the Net?

2010-12-11T11:15:00.001-06:00

An excellent article but first you might have to figure out (as I did) exactly what cognitive science is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_science Amplify’d from blogs.law.harvard.edu Doc Searls Weblog December 6, 2010 in Ideas, MIT, News, Research, Science, Technology, VRM | 8 commentsHere’s what one dictionary says:World English Dictionaryprivacy (ˈpraɪvəsɪ, ˈprɪvəsɪ) — n 1.the

Bluetooth, iOS Enable Digital Camera Remote Control from #canada

2010-12-09T13:40:00.001-06:00

Great!So now I have to get a New Camera as mine isn't listed. I do have a wireless remote for my camera but the camera has this crazy setting that only allows it to be inactive for 15 minutes unless you snap a picture Amplify’d from www.informationweek.comBluetooth, iOS Enable Digital Camera Remote ControlThe blueSLR device allows an Apple iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch to control Nikon DSLR

Charting a new course for #Winnipeg via The View from Seven

2010-12-09T13:13:00.001-06:00

The article also states:It’s shorter on specifics than I would have liked — there’s only so much one blogger can do — but if it shifts the terms of reference away from the idea that all that Winnipeg needs to get out of neutral is a new stadium, an NHL team, an Ikea store or some other bauble instead of deeper structural changes, it will have been worth it.Make that two bloggers now as I

George Carlin's "God blesses American Politicians Not the Working class."

2010-12-08T16:06:00.001-06:00

George calls a Spade a F_____g Shovel Language Warning - Not Suitable for Office Consumption Rest in Peace, GeorgeSee this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/hyql

A seasonal Music Video I'd like to dedicate to Politicians Everywhere!

2010-12-07T16:20:00.001-06:00

A colaboration between Tom Cochrane, Paul Hyde & Murray McLauglan. It's old but it is still very appropriate at this time of year.See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/hv2o

Shanghai restaurant will be torn down - but Mayor could resist site's future use as a parking lot! #winnipeg

2010-12-07T16:00:00.001-06:00

Now it is time to see whether or not we have a Mendacious Mayor.Because, as it also says in the article, "In his recent bid for reelection in Winnipeg's recent civic campaign, Mayor Sam Katz pledged to curb the use of surface parking lots in the city's downtown. He said the lots were "eyesores" that were magnets for crime."It is my opinion that we already have far too many surface parking lots

2010-12-05T16:28:00.000-06:00

Perhaps the Seven Oaks School Division and superintendent Brian O'Leary could use some of the money they made when they developed The Swinford Property a few years back. You could read more about it on a blog of mine from 2005 at: http://manitobataxpayer.drbobscomputeremporium.net/archives/date/2005/05 I'm sorry if the blog doesn't read very well as it rather "old" but it will give you an idea

Vonage Canada Customer Service?

2009-11-29T15:38:00.002-06:00

Dear Customer,Thank you for contacting Vonage Customer Care!I understand that you wish to use SoftPhone in the Apple iPod Touch as in USA.Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to your email.Currently, Vonage Mobile Application is not available to Vonage UK or Vonage Canada customers.We are currently evaluating the customer demand in these areas to determine if we will offer

Petition for the Delay of the Decision to Create a Municipal Utility Corporation

2009-07-16T13:15:00.001-05:00

Dear Friends,I have just read and signed the online petition: "Petition for the Delay of the Decision to Create a Municipal Utility Corporation in Winnipeg"hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition service.I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you mightagree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and considersigning yourself.Best

About Bob: Who Is Robert X. Cringely?

2009-01-04T11:49:00.001-06:00

Bob's work has appeared, well, everywhere, and his PBS documentaries have aired in more than 60 countries. When it comes to information technology, Cringely knows what he is talking about. The best and brightest in Silicon Valley talk to him all the time. It’s Cringely’s job to sift through their thoughts for valuable bits to share with you.read more | digg story

A to Z: The Year in Canadian Technology Law and Policy

2008-12-28T13:28:00.001-06:00

There was rarely a dull moment over the past twelve months in Canadian law and technology! Michael Geist takes a look back at 2008 from A to Z.read more | digg story

iPhone Blackberry app zhiing : by ZOS Communications, LLC

2008-12-21T11:39:00.004-06:00

The fastest way to locate people or places when you're on the go!zhiing connects people-to-people, people-to-places and people-to-services with dynamic maps and turn-by-turn driving directions.No need to be a member of a cumbersome social navigation network. With zhiing you can send directions to anyone, anytime, over any network without a hassle. ZOS Communications, LLC™ (ZOS™) is an early stage

Parliamentary democracy in Canada continues to be destroyed!

2008-12-17T18:34:00.001-06:00

December 17, 2008I am greatly disturbed both by the political follies in Ottawa and by the lack of understanding about parliamentary democracy exhibited by many citizens.Huntsville Forester - David PurchaseWAKE UP CANADA!!!!!read more | digg story

Parenting: A Nation of Wimps

2008-12-17T10:13:00.003-06:00

Nonfiction Reviews: Publishers Weekly March 3, 2008 A Nation of WimpsThe High Cost of Invasive ParentingHara Estroff Marano. Broadway, $23.95 (272p) ISBN 978-0-7679-2403-0Marano, editor-at-large at Psychology Today and author (Why Doesn't Anybody Like Me? A Guide to Raising Socially Confident Kids), takes a penetrating look at the growing trend of invasive parenting. Marano likens many parents to

PBS Engage showcases creative uses of social media!

2008-12-16T15:16:00.001-06:00

The PBS Engage Web site is a laboratory for experiments with new kinds of media. We hope it helps you connect with us better. It’s part of a bigger program, funded by the Knight Foundation, to help PBS, member stations and programs use new technologies to serve the public better. You can also find them on twitter at:http://twitter.com/pbsengageread more | digg story

MTS-Allstream Rate Increase Questions

2008-12-04T16:51:00.008-06:00

Now I try to "let my fingers do the Walking"Not being very happy about having to pay more money for DSL internet connection, I decided not to use the option offered in the letter above (have you ever tried to get service from a communication service provider). It seems to me that this particular "communication" provider is somewhat lacking in "communicating" with their customers via the telephone

MTS Allstream Rate Increase Notice.

2008-12-03T18:34:00.007-06:00

MTS Allstream Inc.P.O. Box 6666, CC100AWinnipeg, MB, Can R3C 3V6November 21, 2008Robert Snydernn Xxxxxx StWinnipeg, MBDear Robert Snyder,This letter is to inform you of a change to your current Internet plan pricing structure. Please be advised that effective January 1st, 2009, for your Professional I Business Internet Plan will be $72.95 per month.For more information on MTS Internet services,