No Erasers.

Important change for multiple Google Accounts people (like me)

// July 14th, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Today I noticed a big change in how Google was handling Multiple Accounts. After many years of peaceful coexistence, my personal Gmail and work Apps for Business accounts could not be open at the same time in separate tabs.

After some cursing and frustration, I found an important account setting that needed to be changed: (NB: have to do this in each account’s settings, and then restart the browser)

Apps: Account Settings > Personal Settings > Multiple sign-in (edit)
Personal Gmail: Account Settings > Security Settings > Multiple sign-in (edit)

The Morning After.. Oh! Canada!

// May 3rd, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

I’m feeling down and discombobulated. I went to bed after reviewing the final results around two in the morning. I had a lot of trouble getting to sleep.

It feels to me like I’ve lost parts of what I believed were valued underpinnings of my Canadian identity. It’s been a tough last few years for many, and this most recent in a string of Federal elections has Canadians swimming in a heady soup of fear, mistrust and apathy.

Plus ça change...

When I look at the electoral results map, I see my country even more deeply divided than usual – and that profoundly saddens me.

A strong facet of my identity as a Canadian has always been one of a more sensible, kinder, gentler nation. A more sensible place where the governance of the country ended up more -or-less reflecting a centrist consensus of the many multifaceted, multicultural, and even more moderate (dare I say polite?!) tapestry of our culture and values.

I guess that’s my way of saying that a Liberal government, kept in (a centrist) check by a strong opposition and influences on both the right and the left – is for me, essentially Canadian in its compromise and checks and balances. In the aftermath of this Federal election I see a country where this reasoned middle way, has been pretty much thoroughly discredited at the polls.

Our Parliament is now so polarized – with ever more right-wing leaning Conservatives opposed by the hodge-podge leftist spectrum of the NDP. Remember before the Alliance merged back in how the Conservatives positioned themselves as (the more centrist) Progressive Conservatives? I find Harper’s autocratic, anti-democratic, neo-con agenda and rule distressing and un-Canadian.

I hope the next four years prove my worst fears wrong – that the Harper Government loves this country as much as they love power, and will actually focus on the business of rebuilding our economy without the constant fractious distraction and shameless politicking that has marked their minority rule.

Here’s hoping.

Unlocked HTC Desire HD + Goodies for Sale

// April 20th, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

As much as I love this phone – I need the cash for a new laptop. It’s a real beaut – solid metal 8MP camera, Huuuge 4.3 inch gorgeous screen. Brand spanking new & I’ve unlocked it from Telus to work with any SIM (working on Rogers).

DETAILS
Model: a9192
CPU Speed: 1 GHZ
OS: Android 2.2 with latest HTC Sense UI
Memory: 1.5 GB internal Storage + 768 MB RAM
Network: SIM Unlocked, Telus branded
UMTS/HSPA (850/1900 MHZ)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHZ)
Camera: 8 MP camera with dual LED flash +
Video: HD video recording

Manufacturer page: http://goo.gl/RsAJ

EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Includes a super cool bag of Goodies from HTC
Including a sweet HTC Powerstick recharging accessory, Aluminum Notepad, Pen & more.

ASKING: $500.00 for the whole shebang: Phone, powerstick and goodies. Phone, is in impeccable condition (+ the incl. charger, headphones + 8 MB microSD) and in original packing. It’s unlocked compatible with any carrier using the network bands listed above. The Powerstick lists for $75, and the unlocking cost me $30. Shipping extra, Local (Ontario, GTA) deal preferred.

Will also consider trade for a XOOM wifi tablet.

Contact me on Twitter @DGfromMTL if interested.

Android = Freedom

// March 30th, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

When people ask me about Android vs. iPhone, I like to refer to Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Both the BMW & the Harley Motorcycles can make the trip. But the BMW rider looks down on the Harley, it’s not as seamless and requires maintainance and getting your hands dirty doing so. But the Harley rider knows every nut and bolt, and what they do – and can fix and modify his ride as he pleases. Both are valid choices – but which one best suits your personality? Me? I like to change my own batteries, hack my system as I please, and do not like being shackled to apple & iTunes. Android = Freedom.

Photo-Essay: Sunset & Sillhouettes

// March 8th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

There’s a certain haunting beauty to so many Canadian winter landscapes. I love the intense and striking quality of winter light. On the way home, I was enjoying the lovely, painted scenery passing by my window – so I automatically (without looking) captured a series of these striking landscape images, and edited them down to this little travelogue.

If the Flickr slideshow isn’t working, try this direct link

Thought for the Day

// March 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

You don’t stop playing when you get old – you get old when you stop playing

Drawing courtesy the fabulous Abigail.

Show your true colours: Go Canada Go! Wallpapers

// February 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

GoCanadaGo Android Wallpaper

I have prepared special Android & iPhone Wallpaper designs – so all the patriotic Canadian smartphone users can proudly show their support for the Game of the Century on Sunday!

Download links after the bump.

Cartoon of the Week

// February 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Business & Strategy

Laughing on the outside - crying on the inside.

Adieu a Kim.

// February 26th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Events

Saying goodbye to a great friend and colleague today. Gonna really miss Kim. Goddamn recession sucks.

“Everybody’s weird.

Actually, now I’m convinced

everybody’s delusional.”

- Kim McQuaite

Keep in Touch with Kim on Facebook

Five New Rules For Marketing

// April 13th, 2009 // No Comments » // Marketing

I have a bit of a penchant for lists, manifestos & declarations, so these Five New Rules captured my imagination.

The CMO of Unilever, Simon Clift recently warned that marketers who do not recognize that Brands are part of (and wholly subject to) the new social media landscape — and adapt their marketing — are in grave peril. In his coverage of Mr Clifts speech to Ad Age’s Digital Conference on the new state of Marketing, Jack Neff included his (excellent) preliminary draft for Ad Age’s “New Rules.”
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