Archive For The “Communication” Category

No Conference Blues

By | August 19, 2011

Using 4squaredand7yearsago, I discovered that I was arriving in Seattle for Gnomedex on this day last year. Sadly, Gnomedex was discontinued after it’s ten year run. So, there’s no Gnomedex this year. I’m coming to terms with the fact that I likely won’t be attending SXSW this March. I also doubt I will be going to [...]

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Using social media for violence

By | August 11, 2011

There’s an interesting story on All Things Digital today about the UK possibly cracking down on use of social media during events like the riots in London. UK Prime Minister Cameron said: Mr Speaker, everyone watching these horrific actions will be stuck by how they were organised via social media. Free flow of information can [...]

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Google+ Hangouts

By | July 13, 2011

I had a great time using Google’s group video chat on Google+ recently. It’s called Hangouts. I found a quiet room at the office. Fixed my hair and took a breath. Then, I nervously clicked the green Start a Hangout button. Within a couple of minutes I was joined by friends: Bill Seaver, Jett Loe, [...]

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How to avoid getting locked out of Gmail

By | July 7, 2011

Tuesday morning I hopped on my machine to begin working. I had spent the previous week back in Toronto visiting friends and family. The trouble with taking some time off is that you know your inbox will be overflowing upon your return. Not to mention, I was dying to find my invite for Google+ (aren’t [...]

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