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Lip Gloss and Laptops: No Show This Week!

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:56:10 -0500

Sorry people! We are busy getting ready for the holidays, taking exams, and writing report cards. We will be back soon with lots of last-minute shopping ideas! Send your own ElfYourself eCards

The Best Article Every day: Top 10 Searches for 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:28:21 -0500

Collected by Yahoo! 1 Britney Spears The singer’s steep trajectory to redemption restored her to the top of searches. Her year began with a police visit, hospital stay, and psych evaluation. She returned under her father’s shelter and, by summer, settled custody with her ex. Professionally, she guested on a sitcom, won thrice at the MTV Video [...]

The Sniffer: The Sniffer: Trends: High Fashion Goes Budget and Punk Rock Bike Locks

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:32:17 -0500

In this trendwatching podcast, Nora Young mentions that avant garde fashion label, Comme des Garçons, is coming to H&M (via her new blog crush, Dinosaurs and Robots) Discussion of shopping addiction ensues. (BTW, the book that Nora couldn’t remember the name of is a history of glamour, called, erm, Glamour) Meanwhile, Cathi Bond addresses the frustration [...]

Tod Maffin .com: Please critique my video podcast opener

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:12:16 -0500

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Tod Maffin .com: Tod’s Annual Christmas Party �' You’re Invited!!!

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:12:16 -0500

It’s time again for Tod’s spectuacufastic Christmas party! I need some help in determining the entertainment and space. Please fill out the survey and put your name and email address there and you’ll be on the guest list. There is only room in this venue for about 120 people and my parties always “sell” [...]

The Best Article Every day: 25 websites to sign up to before Christmas

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:56:10 -0500

Written by Katherine Hannaford 25 of the best social networking sites and services you should check out before Christmas hits Christmas is a time of being with your loved ones, of focusing all your attention on them and sharing good times. But what if you can’t stand your family, and would much rather be chomping your turkey [...]

The Sniffer: The Sniffer: trends in portability: mini-max and what the cell phone gobbles up

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:28:03 -0500

In this trendwatching podcast, Cathi Bond mentions David Pogue’s pick of the Optoma Pico Projector. It’s a mini projector that you can carry around and project movies and the like. It’s part of a dual trend we’ve been spotting for a while: miniaturization of devices combined with ways of maximizing visibility. (Side note: Nora was at [...]

The Best Article Every day: Top 14 Top Gear Moments

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:40:10 -0500

Collectted by David Schwartz Now, here at Hecklerspray sometimes even we have to hold our hands up and give begrudging praise where it is due. So it is with a heavy heart that even we have to concede that Top Gear is a fantastic TV show. It’s so good even people who aren’t particularly interested in cars [...]

Tod Maffin .com: Six years old. Pimp. Check it. Westside.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:12:03 -0500

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Tod Maffin .com: My Favourite Musical Numbers

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:12:03 -0500

I’d like to take this moment to come out of the closet. I like musicals. Scratch that. I LOVE musicals! It’s cost me many girlfriends, actually. It’s hard to maintain your masculinity when you’re singing “Broadway Baby” to yourself to fall asleep. And, with that, I present my (current) seven favourite musical numbers. Broadway Baby Daisy Eagan You Can’t Stop [...]

The Best Article Every day: Earth’s Facebook News Feed

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:28:34 -0500

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The Sniffer: Trends: The Daydreaming Brain and Bad Posture Fix-ups

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:56:07 -0500

In this trendwatching podcast, Nora Young mentions this New Scientist article about the brain. It seems that while daydreaming, the brain is actually intensely active. What is it doing, and what are we doing if we don’t allow ourselves space to daydream. New Scientist also has this sidebar which may answer Cathi’s query: is this the [...]

Tod Maffin .com: Tod Maffin: Recruiting the Facebook Generation preview HRPO

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:52:04 -0500

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Tod Maffin .com: Add my mom to your Twitter!

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:52:04 -0500

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Tod Maffin .com: Once again, the CBC is beaten up for no reason.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:52:04 -0500

Sun Media, a media powerhouse with 43 paid-circulation and free dailies in Canada’s key urban markets and more than 200 community publications, has charged the CBC with wasteful spending. What, you ain’t the National Post?! Their big beef seems to be that the head of Radio-Canada spent money staying in hotels and rewarding staff with two — [...]

Lip Gloss and Laptops: Episode #124 - Guest host Raul Pacheco, ChapStick True Shimmer, and lots of face-care products reviewed.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:28:18 -0500

This week we have a guest-host, Raul Pacheco (a.k.a. Hummingbird604). Raul is a local Vancouver blogger, and a friend of ours. He will help listeners figure out what type of cologne they might want to buy for the man in their lives this holiday season. Please note that our latest draw ends [...]

The Best Article Every day: 5 Apple Rumors That Never Came True

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:12:08 -0500

Written by Edible Apple Did you hear that Steve Jobs is starting a band and is going to force all iTunes users to download his bands’ songs? I just hope that I can catch them on tour before Steve Jobs is rushed to the hospital for an emergency voice box transplant! Everyone loves a good Apple [...]

The Best Article Every day: Aspirin vs. Marijuana

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:04:20 -0500

Written by nunya This is a repost with a few edits… When Bayer introduced aspirin in 1899, cannabis was America’s number one painkiller. Until marijuana prohibition began in 1937, the US Pharmacopoeia listed cannabis as the primary medicine for over 100 diseases. Cannabis was such an effective analgesic that the American Medical Association [...]

Tod Maffin .com: ProSpeaking: Tod’s Secret Card-Tab Technique

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:28:28 -0500

You’ve just gotten off the podium and, naturally, there’s an enormous lineup forming to meet you. In many cases, people just want to thank you for the presentation or ask you a question or two. Well-intentioned as they may be, this is not the time for you to answer any more than the most basic of [...]

Tod Maffin .com: Tod reviews the 3M MPro110 Mini Projector

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:28:28 -0500

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Tod Maffin .com: ProSpeaking: The “3-3-3″ Pre-Event Client Calls

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:28:28 -0500

I always make three phone calls to my speaking clients prior to the event: Immediately upon booking (three min): Introduce myself, thank them for booking me, etc. This is just a touch-point to say hi and answer any basic questions they have. I let them know I’ll be calling closer to the event to get the [...]

Tod Maffin .com: What I tweeted yesterday: (follow me at http://twitter.com/todmaffin )

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:28:28 -0500

Just got back from a great coffee with @gillianshaw of the #VancouverSun. I picked up that mini-projector from her; will do a review soon. # Beware buying #Shaw’s digital phone service. *82 does not work. Sorry #HotDelivery Chinese food place, I CAN’T unblock my number. No $ for u # Sad day in Vancouver — A&B Sound [...]

The Best Article Every day: Happy Weekend!

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:56:01 -0500

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The Sniffer: trends: dealing with mini devices and health checks

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:40:03 -0500

In this trendwatching podcast, while Cathi and Nora are still in the netherworld of downtown Toronto mall hell, Nora Young talks about New Scientist’s report on this intriguing Microsoft Research project: using infrared sensors on portable devices so that you can enter commands/interact with the device without having to touch it (Nora’s particularly happy because she [...]

The Best Article Every day: The Essential 007: A Recap of all 22 Bond Movies

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:52:04 -0500

Written by Michael DeZubiria Before you go out and watch the much-anticipated new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, here is a quick recap on the evolution of the cinema’s most successful and recognizable stars. James Bond has been portrayed, so far, by six different actors - Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, [...]

Jim Dupree: Enthusiast: Catch the taste!

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:12:10 -0500

JD:E is now officially back on the air at BiteTV. You can catch us at the following times: 12:30am (Thursdays*) 3:30am (Thursdays*) 6:30am (Thursdays) 9:30am (7 days a week) 12:30pm (7 days a week) 3:30pm (weekdays) 6:30pm (weekdays) 9:30pm (Wednesdays) * - Or Wednesday night, depending on how you think of it… Bite can be found on channel 322, if you’re a Rogers user, and [...]

Tod Maffin .com: Great news release I received today

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:04:14 -0500

Hey Tod, If this email was a TV it would be the new Sharp AQUOS XS1 - less than one inch thick. But if this email was the Sharp AQUOS XS1 it would be the clearest, brightest email you’ve ever seen in Canada. One million to one dynamic contrast ratio, amazing colour depth; simply the most stunning LCD TV available. I’d attach the news release, but that would make this already long message even longer. Instead, here’s a nice photo of the XS1 in profile, to show you what we mean. a Great news release I received today

The Best Article Every day: 50 Beautiful Free WordPress Themes

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:40:17 -0500

Written by Six Revisions There are many talented designers out there that choose to provide WordPress themes for free. Most of the time, the only small favor they ask you is that you attribute the design to them and link back to their site (a very reasonable request). In this collection, you’ll find 50 excellent, high-quality, free [...]

Tod Maffin .com: The Clicks Behind Your Back: Social Networking in the Classroom

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:56:20 -0500

Passing notes and cheating on tests have gone high-tech. And unless you’re armed with the latest information about how your students are using social media, you may find yourself with a lot of catching up to do. In this provocative and entertaining keynote presentation, Tod Maffin explains how teachers and school administrators can harness the tools of [...]

The Best Article Every day: 16 Health Tips for Coping with Cold and Flu Season

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:28:15 -0500

Written by Derek Markham When cold and flu season hits this year, be prepared with some preventative action. You can’t avoid every cold going around, but you may be able to minimize your family’s risk. By following some of these health tips, maybe you can make it through the flu season unscathed. Some are common sense, and some might [...]

The Sniffer: trends: Memory Management and Image Scanning

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:28:05 -0500

In this trendwatching podcast, Cathi Bond talks about the potential for a memory pill, not to help you remember, but to erase painful memories. BBC reports that in tests on mice, researchers were able to make the mice overproduce a protein, which seemed to get rid of difficult memories (what difficult memories do mice have, [...]

The Best Article Every day: 30 FireFox Add Ons To Do Just About Anything

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:20:33 -0500

Written by TechCityInc Firefox is one browser that offers you thousands of extensions and add-ons to get the job done without wasting any time. I’ve compiled a list of best 30 Firefox add ons that will help you do just about anything. On the top of my head and my personal favorite 1. Fast Dial Fast Dial is [...]

The Best Article Every day: 10 Least Effective Ways To Pick Up A Girl Like Me

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:12:02 -0500

Written by Andrea Grimes On Sunday, I’ll turn 25 years old. I’m not loving this end to an era of youthful abandon and minimal cellulite. I’m no longer going to be the hot young babe in the bar. I’ll have to defer to younger women on matters of what “the kids” are up to. I may [...]

Jim Dupree: Enthusiast: Jim Dupree: Mr. Multiplatform

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:52:26 -0500

As you may have already noticed, the final episode of Jim Dupree’s exciting fourth season has still yet to appear, many months after Fibonacci would have intended it. But there is good news around the corner (if you, in fact, still give a crap about the show)… After over a year of preparations and dealings and meaningful pauses, [...]

Lip Gloss and Laptops: Episode #123 - MAC, ANSR for Acne, Tarte Primer, Drugstore Buys, Our Next DRAW

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:28:35 -0500

Enter our draw for one of two bottles of Secret Obsession from Calvin Klein. We absolutely love this deep dark fragrance for fall and winter months. Kerry Anne Reviews: Tarte Clean Slate Primer ANSR Acne Treatment ‘Tis almost the season…so here comes MAC’s Holiday Collections Airdrie Reviews: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Gift Set is a great gift for you [...]

The Best Article Every day: 11 Fictional Presidents You’d Vote in Over Obama & McCain

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:57:11 -0500

Written by geeksofdoom In honor of this “most important election in American history” taking place this Tuesday, November 4th between Barack Obama and John McCain, we at Geeks of Doom decided to compile a little list of some of the completely fictional presidents that have shown up in movies or on TV over the years who [...]

The Sniffer: trends in eats and tweets

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:56:18 -0500

In this trendwatching podcast, Nora Young mentions Twist, which graphs what people are talking about on Twitter (via Kottke). She wants to know why Cathi has suddenly signed up for Twitter. Meanwhile, Cathi Bond looks at the IC3 “intelligent cutlery system,” which tracks everything from portion size to levels of fat and sugar in food. Creeping [...]

Tod Maffin .com: Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre?

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:32:12 -0500

I want/need to go to a one- to two-week retreat (yoga, meditation, classes, crafts, learning/courses, walk/hike, rest, healthy food, etc) Can anyone recommend any? I don’t mind travelling to get to the right place. a Can You Recommend a Retreat Centre?

The Best Article Every day: Usefulness of the Internet

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:48:56 -0500

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Tod Maffin .com: YOU can help me shape the ebook!

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:31:38 -0400

If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know I’m writing a detailed e-book on how to become a professional keynote circuit speaker. If you have 45 seconds free, I’d love it if you’d complete this quick survey. You could win a free copy of the book once it’s out. Thanks yo! a YOU can help me shape [...]

The Best Article Every day: 7 Top Tips and Resources for Google Chrome

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:40:02 -0400

Written by Sam Dean Google introduced the beta version of its open source Chrome browser nearly two months ago, and issued its third update to the beta yesterday. (The update pushes to you automatically if you’re running Chrome.) Although there are signs that the very early popularity of this browser has calmed down somewhat, it’s still [...]

The Sniffer: trends: the return of the novel and the future of casual games

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:32:19 -0400

In this trendwatching podcast, Cathi Bond is sniffing out the return of novel-writing. Does everyone have the Great Canadian Novel sitting in the bottom drawer once again? She refers to Hugh McGuire’s collaborative blog, Book Oven, and his novel, Blind Spot. Meanwhile, Nora Young finds this cute casual game, Tuttuki Bako, at Design Boom, that combines the [...]

The Best Article Every day: 19 Creative Halloween Advertisements

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:28:06 -0400

Written by AN Jay As we believe that strong advertisement is a fastest way to convey the message to the audience and if they are created for sharing the happiness and joy of the occasions and social events then the result will be more fantastic. There must be innovation and creativity involve in any successful creative [...]

The Sniffer: trends: the state of the fashion nation

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:20:20 -0400

In this trendwatching podcast, Cathi Bond talks about JC Report’s take on what’s hot on the runways, including…Elizabethan ruffs! Cyborg chic! Planet of the Apes! Meanwhile, Nora Young takes a look at what’s hot for Fall and wonders what’s going to stand up to an economic downturn. Will it be long and lean 40s chic?

Tod Maffin .com: I’ve Been Memed: Five Things

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:12:08 -0400

I guess since Beth did it, I probably should too. I mean, I don’t want to be one-upped by a doctor, do I?! Beth’s grandmemer was the never-resting Rebecca. I will try to not feel slighted that nobody tags me. Five Things I Was Doing Ten Years Ago: Celebrating becoming a multi-millionaire (in escrowed stock) [...]

Tod Maffin .com: ProSpeaking: Working With an Agency

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:12:08 -0400

By far, the single most frequently asked question I’m asked is how to get represented by a speakers’ agency. I was very lucky in my 12-year (and counting!) career in that I was scouted and retained early by one of North America’s top speakers’ agency, The Lavin Agency (Boston, Toronto, and Vancouver). The path to [...]

Tod Maffin .com: ProSpeaking: Flight Tips Your Mother Never Told You

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:12:08 -0400

Okay, this post is more about travel than professional speaking, but the two are, obviously, closely related. I’m actually thinking about coming out with a companion Travel Tips from a Pro ebook after this one. I’d love to know if you like the idea. Flight Tips Your Mother Never Told You Be sure to have your [...]

Tod Maffin .com: ProSpeaking: The Pre-Event Call

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:12:08 -0400

This is an excerpt from the forthcoming book about how to be a professional keynote speaker, by internationally recognized speaker Tod Maffin. As soon as you get a contract back, you should pick up the phone and call your main client contact. There are a lot of tiny details that will be important for you [...]

Tod Maffin .com: ProSpeaking: Audio Slides and the 50% Trick

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:12:08 -0400

Okay. You’ve done the pre-event calls (see previous chapter), arrived at the venue, and connected with your on-site client. It’s time to set your audio up for the room. I’m extremely particular (read: anal) about my A/V setup because I know how easy it is for things to go horribly wrong — microphone, unexpected [...]

The Best Article Every day: Homer Every Day

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:04:02 -0400

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The Best Article Every day: 10 Insane Book Titles - A You Ready for a WTF Moment?

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:52:02 -0400

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The Sniffer: trends in child-rearing

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:04:26 -0400

In this trendwatching podcast, Nora Young mentions Malcolm Gladwell’s article in The New Yorker, which disputes the artist-as-young-prodigy idea, in favour of two models: young stars and late bloomers. It reminds Nora of this study that suggests that the dot com world is not just peopled by 8 year olds, but features lots of seasoned [...]

The Best Article Every day: 40 devastatingly simple ways the web can save you big money

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:40:06 -0400

Written by Gary Marshall Cut costs and beat the bills! Capitalism is collapsing, we’re eating shoes for dinner and our houses are worth about 10p - so it’s more important than ever to ensure that we’re getting the biggest bang for our bucks. If money really talked, it’d be saying “go online and save some cash!” So we did. Here, [...]

Tod Maffin .com: ProSpeaking: Outsourcing Your Research

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:48:03 -0400

Hi everyone and thanks for your emails of support and concern. I’m feeling back on the mend again so I’m going to slowly dip my toe back into blogging. (I never really left the Twitterscape — I guess old habits die hard!) I’m considering starting a blog with posts a few times a week around the [...]

The Best Article Every day: 18 Means for Living Below Your Means

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:28:07 -0400

Written by Marc Live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. Do not spend to impress others. Do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. Manage your money wisely so your money does not manage you. Always live well below your means. A penny saved is a penny earned. [...]

Lip Gloss and Laptops: Episode #122 New products from MAC, beauty news, and an online shopping round-up.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:48:16 -0400

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — There are lots of products available to support this cause in various ways. One great product for Canadian gals is the Lise Watier’s Pink Tribute Lip Palette (Proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society): (Price: $29 CAD) New MAC Collections Available Now: Cremesheen Emanuel Ungaro Sheer Minerals Suite Array Eyeshadow Duos and Eyeliners MAC [...]

The Best Article Every day: How the U.S.A. elects its President

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:20:18 -0400

Written by welt.de Every four years, the world looks with bafflement at the United States as the country goes through its curious process of electing its President. Truth be told, the system is far from obvious, and remains misunderstood and controversial even within the U.S.A. A brief primer on how it all works. Foto: AFP With early voting [...]

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