After YegNews
It was a tough decision to make and, ultimately, the right one in deciding to close YegNews. I learned a lot in the process of starting, running and closing it.
9/11 police helicopter video is NOT new
There is nothing that riles me up more than shoddy, inaccurate reporting and it's even worse when it's related to 9/11; in this case, the 9/11 police helicopter video.
Shocking confession
Everyone has a deep, dark secret they are loathe to admit to the world. I'm admitting mine here. I hope you'll still respect me after you read it.
Mother Earth News article: The truth about vegetarianism
The truth about vegetarianism. It's really not what you think it is and it's worth a read. If you're worried about your health and the food you eat, you owe it to yourself to read this and follow the links.
Dr. Riki Ott Interview on CBC
Dr. Riki Ott is a marine toxicologist who happened to be living in Cordova, Alaska when the Exxon Valdez spilled its load near there. This morning she was on CBC Sunday Edition. This interview is worth listening to.
Different direction for media organizations?
I finally decided to post my ideas about a different form of media organization that might help to combat shrinking newsrooms. A co-op media organization which is all online would have low overhead and profits would be shared by the owners/employees.
Ann Coulter controversy in Canada
I guess things were a little boring here after the Olympics, so Ann Coulter decided to come to Canada and wake us all up out of our winter slumber. It has worked apparently.
May Social Web Meetup in Edmonton
The May Social Web Meetup went well and was well attended. We heard from Brittney from iNews 880 & Adam from Dub5. I also handed out some business cards for the new Edmonton SEO company I've started.
Oilsands PR disaster continues: 1,600 dead ducks
Syncrude reveals now that 1,600 ducks died in its oilsands settling ponds. They either need new PR people or need to listen to their PR people.
Sunday newspaper inspires
So much to write about on Sunday morning, so let's start with Edmonton's newspapers & then the Alberta government. Fun!
See Magazine runs tobacco ads? Who knew?
I picked up Edmonton newspaper See Magazine. Imagine my surprise in opening it up and finding cigarette ads.
Killing the CBC
It’s a dream come true. A perfect storm, if you’re Conservative. Killing the CBC is something I’m sure they’ve all pined for for years.
