Category: Personal Reminiscences

Slowly dies: another bad Internet meme

Arts / Books & Reviews / Language & Grammar / Memes; Internet & Social / Personal Reminiscences3 Comments

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I came across a fascinating poem, translated into English as “Slowly Dies.” There are numerous translations online, many by amateurs, but some very well crafted. It goes something like this (a portion from one translation): Dies slowly he who transforms himself in slave of habit, repeating every day the same itineraries, who does not change brand, does not risk to wear a new color and doesn’t talk to whom doesn’t know. Dies slowly he who makes of television his guru. Dies slowly he who avoids a passion, who prefers black to white and the dots on the “i” to a ……… click below for more ↓

Shooting someone is so much fun, as long as it’s just virtual

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It’s hard to explain to non-gamers why computer games – especially multiplayer games – are so much fun (and not simply a waste of time). It’s not just the amazingly detailled virtual worlds that offer rich, destructible, 3D environments to explore and move within. It’s not just the visceral experience of role playing or the adrenaline rush of combat/flight/racing against other players. It’s not just the sense of wellbeing from puzzle solving, accomplishing difficult tasks, or finishing challenging quests. It’s all of those and more. To appreciate computer games you first have to like gaming: engaging in the challenge of ……… click below for more ↓

Politically Speaking: new book on media relations

Canadian Politics / Collingwood / Municipal Politics / Personal ReminiscencesLeave a comment

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I am pleased and proud to announce that my first of two books for Municipal World has been published. Politically Speaking is a guide to media relations for municipal politicians and municipal staff. Of course the advice and strategies I suggest are applicable to other levels of government as well. My goal was to provide some basic guidelines on how to deal with the media, but also to encourage municipalities to create proper communications policies. There is a video interview about the book here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxskjgJwv4] My next book is similar, about social media and municipal use (politicians and staff). It was a bit ……… click below for more ↓

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