Tag Archives: postaday

Canadian Newspapers on the iPad

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Nick Matthews

With the media writing course I’m taking this semester, I’ve been reading more newspapers, instead of just relying on Google News to present me with stories of interest. When I realized that a number of newspapers have iPad apps, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged app store, calgary herald, edmonton journal, globe and mail, ipad, montreal gazette, national post, newspapers, ottawa citizen, postaday, postmedia networks, regina leader-post, saskatoon starphoenix, toronto star, vancouver province, vancouver sun, victoria times colonist, windsor star | Leave a comment

Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Nick Matthews

Ray Bradbury’s classic tale of firemen who burn books has become an emblem for those who oppose censorship. I was quite intrigued when I saw the graphic novel adaptation of Fahrenheit 451, illustrated by Tim Hamilton. Like George Orwell’s Nineteen … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged 1984, brave new world, censor, censorship, fahrenheit 451, graphic novel, nineteen eighty-four, postaday, postaday2011, ray bradbury, the authorized adaptation, tim hamilton | 1 Comment

The Sweet Scent of Wood Smoke

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Nick Matthews

While driving to work this week I was stopped at a red light, where the sweet aroma of wood smoke arrived. This got me thinking about the different forms of heating, and what they mean to me. The idea of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged coal, fireplace, gas, memory, postaday, postaday2011, scent, smell, smoke, wood | 2 Comments

Why Isn’t This Available In Canada?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Nick Matthews

I was browsing some free, public domain science fiction ebooks on Amazon. While I don’t have a Kindle ereader, the Kindle app is available for the Mac, the iPad, and the BlackBerry. To my surprise, a number of these titles … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged amazon, canada, copyright, ebook, edgar rice burroughs, gutenberg, hg wells, jules verne, kindle, postaday, postaday2011, public domain | 1 Comment

Weekend Reading and Gardening

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Nick Matthews

I haven’t had nearly as much time to read as I would like to this weekend. I finally finished up the last chapter of Harperland, so I could return it to the library. Again, if you’re interested in politics, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged batty and cain, canadian gardening, donna griffith, gardening, harperland, homer, magazines, media writing, odysseus, odyssey, postaday, postaday2011, reading, seasons, seasons of love, yvonne cunnington | Leave a comment

Photo Management Surprises

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Nick Matthews

Well, my 1TB external drive filled up over the weekend. Apple’s Time Machine software promptly cleared out some old backups, which was fine by me. I took it as a sign that I should perhaps clear out some of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged disk space, photo management, photography, postaday, postaday2011, raw | Leave a comment

Keeping Your Audience Awake With Powerful Presentations

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Nick Matthews

While I have great respect for the written word, there are places where they are inappropriate. One great example is in presentation slides. I’ve seen some horrible presentations in the past. Thankfully, I haven’t inflicted many on others. The presentations … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged al gore, an inconvenient truth, garr reynolds, keynote, nancy duarte, postaday, postaday2011, powerpoint, presentation, presentation zen, slide:ology | 2 Comments

Federations: The Shoulders of Giants by Robert J. Sawyer

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Nick Matthews

As I’ve already reviewed one of the other stories in the Federations anthology, I thought I would review “The Shoulders of Giants” written by Canadian science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer. This story was the lead story in Star Colonies, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged federations, isaac newton, john joseph adams, pioneer spirit, postaday, postaday2011, review, robert j sawyer, tau ceti, the shoulders of giants | 1 Comment

Cold

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Nick Matthews

Ah, winter. The magical time of year when tiny crystals of water shimmer in the sky as they fall glistening to the ground. When ice and snow covers the silver branches of trees, catching the sunlight in silent splendor. The wicked … Continue reading →

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Writing with the iPad

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Nick Matthews

The iPad can be one of the most frustrating devices to write with. It also has the potential to be one of the best, under certain circumstances. I’ve had the device for a few months, and in this time, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged apple, bluetooth, ipad, keyboard, postaday, postaday2011, productivity, Writing | Leave a comment