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Photo Diary: Things Around Vancouver
Wealth, health and culture. Those are the three words that come to mind when I think of Vancouver. It’s a beautiful coastal city booming with chic people who... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Cartems Donuterie
On my last day in Vancouver my 1pm flight was cancelled and I was put on the next flight, leaving at 4:55. That gave me a few more precious hours to discover... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Microsoft Empowers Youth at YouthSpark Live Vancouver
It’s said that 50% of the job market requires basic technical proficiency, and that that number will increase to 77% in the next decade. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Calm Water and Peaceful Stays at the Four Seasons Vancouver
Hello from Toronto! I’m back after a five day stay in Vancouver, during which I spoke at Microsoft’s YouthSpark Live event, swam in the west coast sunshine,... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
My #YouthSpark
Before I discovered code, I wanted to be a digital artist. My dream was to be a Pixar animator and be part of bringing joy to millions through cute, quirky... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Startup Spotlight: Nymi, the Wearable That Listens to Your Heart
Apple Watch lets you send your heartbeat to your friends, but this wearable actually does something useful with it. If you’re like me, you have more passwords... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
3 Tricks to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking
From a very young age we are taught that speaking to large groups of people is terrifying. We’re taught that people are by default judgmental and will look for... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
ReWalk Robotic Exoskeleton Helps Paraplegics Walk Again
Exoskeletons are often portrayed in the media as tools for fighting crime or weaponizing the human body for military use, but this company uses them for... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Reaching New Altitude
It’s official, in 2014 I flew over 25,000 miles on Air Canada, which qualified me for the first tier of Altitude status. I’ve been a frequent flier ever since... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Becoming a Microsoft Regional Director
I am so happy to announce that I’ve been selected to become a part of the Microsoft Regional Director program! Microsoft Regional Directors are individual... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
5 Fun Ways to Spark Your Child’s Interest in Technology and Boost Their...
Last week, one of my readers reached out to me about how to keep his young daughters interested in technology. The conversation about the growing necessity of... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
SOMO SOund & MOvement Workshop
Last March I had the pleasure of meeting Loretta Faveri, inventor of SOMO (SOund in MOtion) by SonicWear, a wearable device that turns the body into a musical... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
How Holograms Could Change Fashion Forever
The tech world went wild when Microsoft announced HoloLens, a wearable computer that bridges the gap between the physical and digital realms and makes... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Serenity
I’ve always been mesmerized by jellyfish. They’re such graceful, ethereal creatures, but they have so much power hidden in their seemingly delicate tendrils. Read more
Posted on 29 January 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Ce Que Se Passe En Montreal…
…gets blogged! When I arrived in my room at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Montreal, I was greeted with the most beautiful, invigorating sunset. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Microsoft’s HoloLens Launches Us Into a Future of Holographic Computing
“This is all we need to step into the holographic landscape,” says Alex Kipman, head of Kinect at Microsoft. “Today you’re not only going to see that holograms... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Igloofest
Last week was the first time I’d been to Quebec in the winter, and I had an amazing time with only one regret: not bringing thicker socks. Read more
Posted on 20 January 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Travel, Tech and Taking Control
Hello world, I’m back on the digital map after two weeks of travel! In what’s passed of January so far, I’ve spent just three days at home and the rest on the... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Happy New Year! A Look Back at 2014…
What. A. Year. Looking back at this day in 2013, it’s amazing to see how much can happen in just 365 days. In January 2014 I started my first work term at... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH -
Studio Time at Microsoft HQ
I remember a distinct moment in grade school when I decided that I never wanted to be a news reporter. An actress perhaps, or a singer, but as far as... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2014 FASHION, GADGETS, LIFESTYLE, TECH