January 2008
17 posts
Canada Bound, Weather and All.
I’m leaving this afternoon for Toronto to attend a conference. Unfortunately, the weather has decided to produce 100 KM/H winds and -23 C temperatures with the windchill. From the Environment Canada Weather Warning: “Dangerous winter driving and travelling conditions with very strong winds are expected across the entire district today. Travelling plans in this dangerous...
Uninspired due to Homesickness
I’ve been feeling homesick recently, which is a little ridiculous since things really aren’t all that different here. On a personal level though, I miss the people and places that kept me (somewhat) happy, and everything still feels unfamiliar. I’m coming up to 4 months of being in the US, and I’m wondering how long it will be until I feel like I’m home. The above...
WatchJerry O’Connell rocks my world. I’ve watched this repeatedly over last two days and it makes me laugh every time.
Canadians and the 2008 Academy Awards
I positively hate award shows, yet have a penchant for all things celebrity, so I checked out the Oscar nominations which were announced today. Best Actress - Ellen Page (Juno) Best Picture - Juno Best Director - Jason Reitman (Juno) Really? Really? I tried to like Juno; I’m all for quirky indie films with interesting soundtracks, but come on. I was completely underwhelmed when I saw it,...
Engadget Live @ Macworld 2008 →
Watching Engadget’s liveblog from Macworld. The Macbook Air (a laptop so thin it can fit into a manila envelope) is a reality after all! No CD/DVD drive…now that’s different…
Social networking really isn't for me...
I just removed a bunch of people from my Facebook account. It was very liberating.
Why You Should Run an Open Wireless Access Point →
There was an interesting discussion going on over at Lifehacker yesterday about open WiFi networks. I have a wireless network that I lock down, mostly due to paranoia and selfishness. On the other hand, I have used other people’s connections in the past (and only when really desperate), but I actually feel guilty stealing WiFi. I had never even heard of FON until I moved to the US. I...
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Celebrity Hysteria Brit Style
I should be sleeping, but I am watching a live feed of Britney Spears in the midst of another public breakdown. This is pretty much as exciting as the slow speed Bronco chase from years ago (ie: not that exciting at all). The view from the police helicopter of the paparazzi-lined streets is surreal though, and watching a bunch of grown men running after the ambulance with their cameras flashing...
