Banff Centre

I'm at the beautiful Banff Centre this week with Sharon and am having a nice time playing tourist. The sun has been out and it's been over 20C everyday. I've done some hikes close into town and along the Bow River, but nothing too far away from civilization because the bears are out, and there was an attack recently. The Centre is an amazing place in a wonderful setting that is alive with creative energy. It's very exciting to be here.

Customizable clothes

MIT's Media lab is coming up with a way to use OLED-based clothing so that the clothes you wear can be customized. For now, I'm just happy to be able to download ringtones.

Old blog - writing about life in Baker Lake

I thought I should link to an old blog I started while I lived in Baker Lake. This is an informal journal that chronicles some on-the-ground observations.

It's getting brighter....

While it's still cold at night, with temperatures hovering around -3C and getting up to around 10C during the day, it is remaining light outside very late already! Dusk extends well after 11pm, and dawn starts around 4am. It's great to wake up in the morning and have the full sun shining in all the windows, and I'm happy we got dark blinds to help us sleep at night!

Musicians denounce industry hacks

Canadian musicians have stood up for Canadians who want the freedom to download music online. It's obvious the music publishing industry wants to increase its revenue stream, but remember that we all pay levies on blank media as it is. The CRIA contines to pressure the Heritage department to tilt the playing field away from consumers. Don't forget that they donated thousands to Sam Bulte, the former Parliamentary Secretary to Heritage. I'd be curious to see how much this group has been sending MP Bev Oda's way...