Month: January 2016
Remembering my first publication (January 9)
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Facebook’s “On This Day” mostly serves to cause people to reminisce about the past and re-share posts from years past. For the most part, I do the same thing. Sometimes, though, it really provides some gems. In this case, I was reminded that my first major academic publication (that I was first author on) was published…
Why are Cable and Internet bundles so confusing? (January 8)
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Today on Fake It, I discuss my recent but continued disappointment with Bell and Rogers in creating cable and internet bundles that are for rational humans. Deceptive pricing, constant shuffling, and a minefield of potential options are enough to make anybody run screaming.
Ottawhat 86 | Brian Lee (January 7)
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This week on Ottawhat, we had my very good friend Brian back on the show for a 2nd interview. I’ve spoken with him many times, on and off air, and it’s always an interesting conversation. If you’re curious what he’s been up to in his life for the last year or so, I encourage you…
Applying for a Job (January 6)
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Some days, you spend hours with your face right in front of a computer monitor, but at least there are ends-of-day like today that make it mostly worth it. I would love a job where my Chemistry, science and technology skills and knowledge are required, but my job search focus right now is in communications…
Preparing Soylent for best results (January 5)
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I have a serving of Soylent most days, and I’ve gotten the consistency of making it properly down pat. If you’re considering trying it out, or you have tried it and don’t like it, give this method a shot and let me know what you think. The taste may not be for everyone, but it’s…
Future Chat 83 | You’re Just Buying A Bucket (January 4)
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This week’s show was a smorgasbord of tangents and divergences. We talked about water, coffee, cell phone data plans, and hockey.
Weight loss, and Fake It returns (January 3)
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Fake It is back! Learn a little about my weight loss in 2015.
More than I can chew? Nah… (January 2)
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One of the first things that happens when you start a big project with repeating deadlines, like a challenge to make something online every day for a year, is realizing just how much work it’s going to be. Yeah, I can write something on January 1st, and hit publish, but Day 1 is literally going…
Ottawhat 85 – Sandy Powell (Help At Home Association)
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This week, our last Ottawhat of 2015 was all about charity, family, and community. We met with Sandy Powell from the Help at Home Association. Go listen to the episode and check out the organization to find out how you can help the families of sick children.
Making More of 2016 (January 1)
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The last few years of my life have been the best so far by a wide margin. On its own, 2015 was an incredible year for me, and I’m lucky to have been able to ring in the new year with *many* of my very good friends! Thanks for ringing in the New Year with…