Month: October 2014
Attrell Update – Me on Media
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This week on +Attrell Update, I talk a little bit about how entertainment has changed for me, how we can all watch and enjoy different things, and how there is an audience and a niche for everybody in media. Is there something you love that most people don’t know about? Leave a comment and let me know!…
Why Gay Matters
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It’s tiresome to hear again and again in the news about so and so coming out as gay or lesbian. There are three main ways to react to this news (spoiler alert: only one of these reactions is worth talking about): You don’t care if people are gay, straight, or anywhere in between. You’re happy…
Ottawhat #24: Aleks Paleega
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Check out this week’s episode of the Ottawhat? podcast. New every Thursday! Aleks Paleega is a pathology resident who has spent most of her life in Ottawa. Learn a little about autopsies, the tennis club scene in Ottawa, and where to go when El Camino has a 2-hour wait (which is all the time). Ottawhat…
Future Tech Chat #25: Social Media in Crisis
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We went topical this week on +Future Chat, discussing how social media can be used and mis-used in crisis. Between protests, emergencies, and natural disasters, there are innumerable reasons social media can be an incredible way to connect people when they need it most.Future Tech Chat #25: Social Media in Crisis!function(a){var b=”embedly-platform”,c=”script”;if(!a.getElementById(b)){var d=a.createElement(c);d.id=b,d.src=(“https:”===document.location.protocol?”https”:”http”)+”://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js”;var e=document.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];e.parentNode.insertBefore(d,e)}}(document);
Ottawhat #23: Rob Parungao
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Check out this week’s episode of the Ottawhat? podcast. New every Thursday! This week on Ottawhat?, we met with Rob Parungao. He shared his experiences in Ottawa, talked to us about some of the on-going projects he’s working on in the city, and told us about some great date ideas for couples in Ottawa. Ottawhat…
Attrell Update – Canada
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This week on +Attrell Update, I share some of my thoughts about yesterday’s attack. The scene in Ottawa was very calm and a solemn version of normal. I love this country. I took a lot of time to reflect and really think hard about what I wanted to say and show you. You’ll notice my video on Canada…
Fake It Show #4: Interview with a Maddox
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I had +Nick Maddox in the Fake It studios this week, to talk about his big move from Ontario and grad school, to Alberta and technical college. We also discussed the keys to successful relationships.Fake it Show #4: Interview with a Maddox!function(a){var b=”embedly-platform”,c=”script”;if(!a.getElementById(b)){var d=a.createElement(c);d.id=b,d.src=(“https:”===document.location.protocol?”https”:”http”)+”://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js”;var e=document.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];e.parentNode.insertBefore(d,e)}}(document);
An Open Letter to Canadian Internet Service Providers
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Dear Internet Service Providers (ISPs), I’m going to attempt to remain as calm as possible throughout this letter, but honestly we’ve all had enough of your ridiculous policies and price gouging. I’ve written and talked about this problem many times before, and 5+ years of crazy and punitive changes to your wireless and home internet…
Attrell Update – Lying
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This week on +Attrell Update, I discuss lying in our culture, and how important the truth is to me. It’s very important to be honest, and to be true to yourself. If you want to keep up with these videos, click on the “i” in the top right of the video and subscribe! Earlier this week, +Stephanie…
Ottawhat #22: Nick Maddox
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Check out this week’s episode of the Ottawhat? podcast. New every Thursday! This week on Ottawhat?, we spoke to my good friend Nick Maddox! He brewed some beer for us to try, and we talked about his gripes and greatest hits throughout his time in Ottawa. Ottawhat #22: Nick Maddox