Comments for hyfen.net http://hyfen.net Andrew Louis Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:37:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Democamp 25 in pictures by Garin Kilpatrick http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2010-01/democamp-25/comment-page-1/#comment-692 Garin Kilpatrick Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:37:05 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1254#comment-692 Wish I could have made it to this event. G seems to really know where the money is online. His latest venture gWallet just launched a $20,000 guarantee that any vendor will generate more revenue when they switch from their current monetization platform to gWallet. gWallet has facilitated 1.7 million minutes of in game video ads so far... ...I used to doubt the viability of virtual currency but after reading on the gWallet blog that the worlds Most Expensive Virtual Object recently sold for $330,000 USD I'm thinking G might just be on to something here. Cheers, Garin Wish I could have made it to this event.

G seems to really know where the money is online.

His latest venture gWallet just launched a $20,000 guarantee that any vendor will generate more revenue when they switch from their current monetization platform to gWallet.

gWallet has facilitated 1.7 million minutes of in game video ads so far…

…I used to doubt the viability of virtual currency but after reading on the gWallet blog that the worlds Most Expensive Virtual Object recently sold for $330,000 USD I’m thinking G might just be on to something here.

Cheers,

Garin

]]> Comment on Boozing it up with Bombay Sapphire by Bombay Sapphire Private Evening in Rosedale http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-05/boozing-it-up-with-bombay-sapphire/comment-page-1/#comment-689 Bombay Sapphire Private Evening in Rosedale Tue, 04 May 2010 02:48:50 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=869#comment-689 [...] about 40 people including familiar faces from twitter (Rannie, Sass who is oh so sassy, Jaime Woo, Andrew Louis, Suresh, Marie) and the fashion world. The pool people. The [...] […] about 40 people including familiar faces from twitter (Rannie, Sass who is oh so sassy, Jaime Woo, Andrew Louis, Suresh, Marie) and the fashion world. The pool people. The […]

]]> Comment on Democamp 25 in pictures by Albert Lai http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2010-01/democamp-25/comment-page-1/#comment-670 Albert Lai Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:21:12 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1254#comment-670 Great photos. Love those wide angle shots. Thanks for taking them for us to remember the night. We raised ~$4200 via that bucket!!! Great photos.

Love those wide angle shots.

Thanks for taking them for us to remember the night.

We raised ~$4200 via that bucket!!!

]]> Comment on DemoCamp21: Evil Lair edition by hyfen.net » Democamp 25: Facebook, Facebook, Facebook http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-07/democamp21-evil-lair-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-669 hyfen.net » Democamp 25: Facebook, Facebook, Facebook Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:15:49 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1002#comment-669 [...] moved from one Rogers building to another — tonight’s event was hosted in the relatively brand new Rogers School of [...] […] moved from one Rogers building to another — tonight’s event was hosted in the relatively brand new Rogers School of […]

]]> Comment on Rogers is now using pictures of crying children to trick me into signing up for digital TV service by Sean http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2010-01/rogers-is-now-using-pictures-of-crying-children-to-trick-me-into-signing-up-for-digital-tv-service/comment-page-1/#comment-665 Sean Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:40:18 +0000 http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2010-01/rogers-is-now-using-pictures-of-crying-children-to-trick-me-into-signing-up-for-digital-tv-service/#comment-665 Disgusting! Ugh... Rogers.... Disgusting! Ugh… Rogers….

]]> Comment on Rogers is now using pictures of crying children to trick me into signing up for digital TV service by Grant Heaslip http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2010-01/rogers-is-now-using-pictures-of-crying-children-to-trick-me-into-signing-up-for-digital-tv-service/comment-page-1/#comment-664 Grant Heaslip Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:04:39 +0000 http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2010-01/rogers-is-now-using-pictures-of-crying-children-to-trick-me-into-signing-up-for-digital-tv-service/#comment-664 I just got home, checked my mail, opened that exact letter (while remarking to my roommate that it was probably a Rogers ad), recycled it, then sat down at my computer and read this. I also get similar ads trying to con me into signing back up for their internet service (the previous residents used Rogers). I wish I could somehow opt out of these—we have absolutely no need for television or phone service, and we get 8x as much bandwidth and 1.5x the speed of a comparable Rogers plan via TekSavvy. The unmarked envelopes are underhanded, and the constant barrage of junk mail is a waste of time and money. I just got home, checked my mail, opened that exact letter (while remarking to my roommate that it was probably a Rogers ad), recycled it, then sat down at my computer and read this. I also get similar ads trying to con me into signing back up for their internet service (the previous residents used Rogers). I wish I could somehow opt out of these—we have absolutely no need for television or phone service, and we get 8x as much bandwidth and 1.5x the speed of a comparable Rogers plan via TekSavvy.

The unmarked envelopes are underhanded, and the constant barrage of junk mail is a waste of time and money.

]]> Comment on iTunes deal (screwup?) of the century: The 55 CD anthology “111 Years of Deutsche Grammophon” is only $9.99 by hyfen.net » Would you hate the Twilight Series as much if it earned you 24 cents? Adventures with Amazon’s referral program. http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2009-10/111-years-of-deutsche-grammophon/comment-page-1/#comment-658 hyfen.net » Would you hate the Twilight Series as much if it earned you 24 cents? Adventures with Amazon’s referral program. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:16:33 +0000 http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2009-10/itunes-deal-screwup-of-the-century-the-55-cd-anthology-111-years-of-deutsche-grammophon-is-only-9-99/#comment-658 [...] even have to be obnoxious about it (except now, I guess). The only places I added links were here and here. I don’t think anyone could argue that the Amazon suggestions are out of [...] […] even have to be obnoxious about it (except now, I guess). The only places I added links were here and here. I don’t think anyone could argue that the Amazon suggestions are out of […]

]]> Comment on A few things I learned at the Macallan Scotch tasting by Isaac Ezer http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-11/a-few-things-i-learned-at-the-macallan-scotch-tasting/comment-page-1/#comment-656 Isaac Ezer Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:19:42 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1194#comment-656 I found some awesome videos of the ice-ball maker. Not surprisingly it's big in Japan. Should have gotten some Macallan scotch at Bar Track. http://www.japantrendshop.com/ice-ball-mold-for-perfect-ice-spheres-p-244.html I found some awesome videos of the ice-ball maker. Not surprisingly it’s big in Japan. Should have gotten some Macallan scotch at Bar Track.

http://www.japantrendshop.com/ice-ball-mold-for-perfect-ice-spheres-p-244.html

]]> Comment on Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition by hyfen.net » #hoHOTo http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-12/hohoto-3/comment-page-1/#comment-652 hyfen.net » #hoHOTo Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:29:39 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1238#comment-652 [...] Update: Hohoto happened again. Read about version 3. [...] […] Update: Hohoto happened again. Read about version 3. […]

]]> Comment on Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition by Sameer Vasta http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-12/hohoto-3/comment-page-1/#comment-651 Sameer Vasta Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:23:30 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1238#comment-651 Thanks for sharing these shots Andrew. I missed it again, this year, sadly. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be there next year! Thanks for sharing these shots Andrew. I missed it again, this year, sadly. Keeping my fingers crossed that I’ll be there next year!

]]> Comment on Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition by Andrew Louis http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-12/hohoto-3/comment-page-1/#comment-649 Andrew Louis Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:47:25 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1238#comment-649 Ilan: hah, nice reference - embarrassed that I had to look that up. Melissa: thanks! Rob, if I were more pugnacious, I'd point out that a fisheye lens is slightly different. Compare: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Panotools5618.jpg (fisheye is the top one). My lens is just a standard wide angle. Ilan: hah, nice reference - embarrassed that I had to look that up.

Melissa: thanks!

Rob, if I were more pugnacious, I’d point out that a fisheye lens is slightly different. Compare: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Panotools5618.jpg (fisheye is the top one). My lens is just a standard wide angle.

]]> Comment on Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition by Rob Tyrie http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-12/hohoto-3/comment-page-1/#comment-648 Rob Tyrie Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:11:35 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1238#comment-648 Awesome pics, captures the spirit of Hohoto Andrew... and that fisheye definitely brings out my best side. Hah!! Awesome pics, captures the spirit of Hohoto Andrew… and that fisheye definitely brings out my best side. Hah!!

]]> Comment on Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition by smichm http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-12/hohoto-3/comment-page-1/#comment-647 smichm Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:23:12 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1238#comment-647 Love It!! Thanks for posting :) Love It!! Thanks for posting :)

]]> Comment on A foggy night in Toronto by Mel http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-11/a-foggy-night-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-646 Mel Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:02:12 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1182#comment-646 These are really beautiful snaps. Not only do I love the ROM, but you've got my Alma mater in there. Cheers and very nice to formally meet you last night, Andrew. Mel These are really beautiful snaps. Not only do I love the ROM, but you’ve got my Alma mater in there.

Cheers and very nice to formally meet you last night, Andrew.

Mel

]]> Comment on Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition by Ilan http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-12/hohoto-3/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Ilan Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:44:03 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1238#comment-645 Nice shots, Andrew! 'fonly I'd been there when they were being taken; streetcar timing and candle lighting put a dent in my evening schedule, however. Still, a pretty nice party, though for some reason I came in tenser than a slab of Yew at Crécy. Nice shots, Andrew! ‘fonly I’d been there when they were being taken; streetcar timing and candle lighting put a dent in my evening schedule, however.

Still, a pretty nice party, though for some reason I came in tenser than a slab of Yew at Crécy.

]]> Comment on HealthCampTO by hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-10/healthcampto/comment-page-1/#comment-644 hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:49:17 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1067#comment-644 [...] the last year, we’ve met a lot of people, had a lot of events, and sometimes made a difference — and at least some of this has been thanks to [...] […] the last year, we’ve met a lot of people, had a lot of events, and sometimes made a difference — and at least some of this has been thanks to […]

]]> Comment on #hoHOTo by hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2009-08/hohoto-2/comment-page-1/#comment-643 hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:47:33 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1039#comment-643 [...] Twitter crowd came together to raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank. In the summer, it happened again. Yesterday: a third edition of [...] […] Twitter crowd came together to raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank. In the summer, it happened again. Yesterday: a third edition of […]

]]> Comment on Doing it in the open: Michael Nielsen at Science 2.0 by hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-07/michael-nielsen-at-science20/comment-page-1/#comment-642 hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:11:48 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=1013#comment-642 [...] the last year, we’ve met a lot of people, had a lot of events, and sometimes made a difference — and at least some of this has been thanks to the [...] […] the last year, we’ve met a lot of people, had a lot of events, and sometimes made a difference — and at least some of this has been thanks to the […]

]]> Comment on Sailing to FailCamp by hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition http://hyfen.net/out/writing/2009-07/sailing-to-failcamp/comment-page-1/#comment-641 hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:11:33 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=968#comment-641 [...] the last year, we’ve met a lot of people, had a lot of events, and sometimes made a difference — and at least some of this has been thanks to the [...] […] the last year, we’ve met a lot of people, had a lot of events, and sometimes made a difference — and at least some of this has been thanks to the […]

]]> Comment on #hohoto by hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition http://hyfen.net/out/quickies/2008-12/hohoto/comment-page-1/#comment-640 hyfen.net » Hohoto 3.0: The one year anniversary edition Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:11:17 +0000 http://hyfen.net/?p=817#comment-640 [...] year ago, Toronto’s Twitter crowd came together to raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank. In the summer, it happened again. Yesterday: a third edition of [...] […] year ago, Toronto’s Twitter crowd came together to raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank. In the summer, it happened again. Yesterday: a third edition of […]

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