Year: 2012

Too Many Tabs Tuesday

“It’s the Old Generation That’s Entitled, Not Students” – The National Post with a spot-on observation about the current Quebec protests How Reddit’s Co-Founded Became the Mayor of

Saturday Snap – Superman & Spider-man Team Up!

If you think “The Avengers” made a lot of money, can you imagine what a cross-company, joint DC-Marvel film with Superman and Spider-man teaming up to battle Dr.

Friday Fun Link – What Would You Take If Your House Was Burning Down? (Photos)

An interesting question – people are asked to take a photo of what they’d take from their house if it was burning down. I mean, obviously, the right

Apple TV/Airplay Combo as an Undiscovered Reading Boon to Handicapped and Visually Impaired

An article about how the various iDevices, used in conjunction with Airplay and Apple TV, can act as a natural magnifier and allow single-handed operation for allowing the

Facebook & Google: Pictures & Vision

This is a great article which explains that the difference between Facebook and Google is the difference between pictures and vision – both in terms of what drives

Calgary Reconsidered

Another great piece in The Walrus by Chris Turner looking at Calgary’s history, mythology and current culture. It touches on many of the things Shea and I experienced

Music Monday – “I still look for you in crowds/In train stations and bus stops, on sidewalks/In the middle of the night”

As the person who uploaded this video observes, it’s amazing how Fred Eaglesmith can go from hilarious to heart-ripping in a second. This is one of my favourite

Saturday Snap – Customer Service

Often times, working in libraries means you’re getting abused – by patrons who are mad that you won’t waive their hundreds of dollars in fines or pissed that

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