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School for Bloggers: Snapshots from last week in New York City (#BWENY12)

June 10, 2012 by 3 Comments
I was in NYC to attend Blog World and New Media Expo (which has just been renamed to New Media Expo, since it's about far more than blogging. It was a very full schedule with something for everyone!

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School for Bloggers: The new world of book publishing levels the playing field. Kinda. Mostly. (#BWENY)

May 24, 2011 by 8 Comments

So, I'm in New York City. But unlike my last post, I have been inside all day attending Blog World & New Media Expo 2011 (hashtag #BWENY). Like many other conferences, there are "tracks" so that you can follow a specific theme that you might be interested in. I'm in attendance for my "day job" as a corporate communications manager for a high-tech company, so the track I've been following is the Social Media for Business Summit. But at the … [Read more...]

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Travelling 'blind'

You can save big if you're willing to book a hotel without knowing its name ... and other online secrets Yes, New York City is notorious for its $400 hotel rooms the size of the average Barrhaven bathroom. But I still wanted a weekend getaway: I wanted a beautiful hotel, an inspiring evening of theatre, some great restaurant eats, and of course ... shopping. My friends cautioned me that my budget would leave me hostelling with binge drinkers … [Read more...]

Books for Tweens: UNBORED by Joshua Glenn & Elizabeth Foy Larsen

July 9, 2012 by 5 Comments

A major highlight for me when it comes to attending BlogWorld (now called NMX, short for New Media Expo) in New York City is that Book Expo America takes place at the same time, in the same building AND your pass for NMX also grants you access to Book Expo. Books and Blogging, all day, for three days -- How can I NOT attend?! This year, I took only one carry-on bag and it was half-full to allow space for books on the way home. So, although … [Read more...]

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5 best men's rooms with a view

Urinals at Felix

There's really no excuse to duck behind a tree when nature calls. Men have some pretty spectacular options when it comes to peeing with perspective. 1. Felix Bar/Restaurant, Hong Kong: Face directly towards a panoramic view of Hong Kong from the 28th floor of the Peninsula Hotel while using the exquisitely styled marble urinals. 2. Clydegale Lake, Algonquin Park: On a lone island in Clydegale Lake, experience fresh air and a peaceful hilltop … [Read more...]

Last Night: The Lord of the Rings film with the NAC Orchestra

July 6, 2012 by 20 Comments
Gerald Morris welcomes bloggers to the Lord of the Rings at the NAC -- a first for Ottawa.

On several occasions, I've overheard Stella say this to someone who's asked her about me being away on a trip: When mom is away, my dad gets bored and watches Lord of the Rings or Star Wars movies at night. I don't like it! The music is so loud that I can hear it in my bedroom -- and it can be really scary and eerie! Not only do I find it sweet that she thinks he's bored without me (even though I don't actually believe that for a minute!), but … [Read more...]

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