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Jun 10

Week in Review – 2010-06-25

New job post: Senior PHP Developer / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Client of Gross… http://bit.ly/c8G0GL #
congrats @wellca RT @startupcfo: RT @aliasaria: Biggest day of sales in Well.ca history was yesterday. Go team. Nice work Well.ca! #
I'm checked out too RT @shap I'm out. Have a good weekend! #retail #therapy #patiofriday #
Thanks @opushotel @fluevog new shoes acquired http://post.ly/jyJn #retail #therapy #
Is that steal the deal ot stealth eDeal? RT @alexdao another team buying site http://stealthedeal.com #guelph #
RT @danmartell #EmailTIp – when responding to an intro, thank the person & move them to bcc so that they're not on the ensuing convo thread. #
In a minor car accident everyone is ok, heading to collision reporting centre #
Accident reported this morning. Everyone just fine. GTI suffered minor damage on the drivers front tyre and quarter panel. #
FYI if you're in a minor accident you're still obligated to report it http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/faq/vehicle.shtml#collision #collisi #
RT @newsycombinator: Why People Are Afraid to Start a Business http://bit.ly/b2yU8k #
RT @danmartell Lessons from raising a seed round – (BlockChalk Blog) http://bit.ly/9Y5NYX #IterateYourPitch #
New job post: Lead Java/PHP Web Developer / Startup / Toronto, ON, Canada: Startup/Toronto, ON, CanadaRole
You wil… http://bit.ly/aOxHsX #
@jennahoff awesome. If you get to q&a asked how he liked being on the Simpson's #stephenhawking in reply to jennahoff #
Create more value than you extract, hard but crucial RT @cdixon: Builders and extractors http://bit.ly/aMugdg #
Holy moly 30k+ servers @facebook 570B monthly pageviews http://royal.pingdom.com/2010/06/18/the-software-behind-facebook/ #
Venture Capital is Broken http://bit.ly/bP7w6G by @sacca "we enable startups, fuel the ambitions of entrepreneurs, help them grow as people" #
@DavidAndGoliath so closed source =bad but iOS4 = great. Maybe it's about well designed & executed systems not open vs closed in reply to DavidAndGoliath #
RT @PayPalx Developers: Want to speak at Innovate 2010 in Oct? Monitizing apps is the focus http://bit.ly/callforpaper for details #
RT @byosko @Brydon @rayluk @jefftala: We have @StartupDrinksCa in every province except PEI, Manitoba & NFLD. Any volunteers? #
Re-evaluating my view on medical ethics – "my parents had loved and looked after each other, humanly and imperfectly" http://nyti.ms/bFiHJK #
Missing Azure for completeness of major platforms RT @timoreilly @radar: On the performance of clouds http://oreil.ly/bdEVcY by @acroll #
@acroll @gogrid the report is excellent I was hoping for additional details but it's great #mustread for devs & ops managers in reply to acroll #
New job post: Senior Architect & Application Developer / Confidential / Greater Toronto Area, ON, Canada: Confiden… http://bit.ly/a4muv5 #
Nanna is watching the girls. At the movies gonna watch the A-Team. It better be a brainless romp that makes me laugh. #
@AGORACOM @bargold A-Team was crazy fun. I don't like the crazy rapid cut action sequences but it was great on 1/2 price Tuesday in reply to AGORACOM #
Booked a @zipcar tomorrow, made my reservation extra long to avoid a situation like the last one #baddave #late #
"figuring out the right speed & scale of a business idea" RT @startupcfo: The Top 30 Venture Funds & The Also-Rans http://bit.ly/bAxbUM #
@msuster depends on # of HD videos to be stored (but yes, should be fine) in reply to msuster #
#wp7 stuff with @jwakeam @plaberge @accordionguy (@ Microsoft Canada) http://4sq.com/5isWvZ #
@ronpiovesan @mikerhemtulla @mikef1fan A-Team was a lot of fun, not a lot of intelligence but a lot of fun, stuff blows up #
OH @accordionguy "It's way too early, I"m not usually done throwing up at this point in the morning" #thuglife cc: @plaberge #
@acroll WP7 is coming to Canada in time for the holidays #
RT @rayluk: New Angel group: Hacker Angels http://bit.ly/aQliEn and http://hackerangels.com/ #angels #
Constraints are very effective at clarifying messages RT @fredwilson: Keep your deck to six slides http://bit.ly/98hV9x #
Interesting Tier 1: iPhone & Android; Tier 2: RIM & WP7 RT @rww: Developers Betting on Android Long-Term, Says Survey http://bit.ly/9O7edY #
@itsdgc re: #democamp the entire point is that each region should modify it to meet their own needs, maybe someone should fly me over in reply to itsdgc #
OH @accordionguy "urinals are more aware of your presence than most computers and mobile phones, they flush when you walk away" #sensors #
Yikes this concerns me as I re-evaluate all of my installed apps security profiles http://bit.ly/aeWrrl #android #marketplace #security #
RT @SeanEllis: This Compete curve suggests Foursquare has jumped the shark – I'm guessing weak PM fit: http://bit.ly/9uWHBc #
WTF is wrong with people RT @sacca: This is the most disturbing video I have ever seen. Warning. http://bit.ly/cEmAeR #
#g20 precautions are insane/overkill #policestate #
I'm at Microsoft Canada (222 Bay St., Toronto Division). http://4sq.com/csrjJV #
I'm at MSN (222 Bay St, at Wellington St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/9DVZZB #
As should be expected RT @jaygoldman It's official: #204beech is coming down! Congrats @gteehan and family. http://bit.ly/an8xxM #
RT @CVCACanada: Pension Funds ABP, OMERS Launch €200 Million VC Fund http://goo.gl/fb/Is1hf #
RT @startupnorth: OMERS & ABP announce €200 Million VC Fund (€100 Million in Canada) http://bit.ly/94d1MD #
RT @byosko @rayluk: How To Run An Early-Stage Board Meeting by @bijan http://bit.ly/djx0pX #
New job post: Digital Analyst/Producer / inVentiv Canada / Toronto, ON, Canada: inVentiv Canada/Toronto, ON, Canad… http://bit.ly/b4bSzU #
@aprildunford @SeanEllis overlap reduced as company grows. Wonder if there are differences in corp performance in reply to aprildunford #
@SeanEllis @aprildunford PM Fit really changes the role of market and the movement ttroke product suites and platforms in reply to SeanEllis #
RT @sxsw #SXSW on YouTube: On the Road with @DanMartell http://ow.ly/22UV1 #
@aprildunford agreed post PM fit separating customer acquistion from product makes sense cc: @SeanEllis in reply to aprildunford #

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Jun 10

Week in Review – 2010-06-18

@ryanmckegney windows 7 after party was definitely your idea in reply to ryanmckegney #
Hustle as Strategy http://bit.ly/aTDM4W by @eskimo_bait #hustleventures #startup #
RT @Roebot: Official press release about Dachis Group use of MindTouch: http://bit.ly/100611_dachis #
summer #movies Holy Rollers http://bit.ly/b4HWcM Wallstreet 2 http://bit.ly/8ZLADo The Kids are Alright http://youtu.be/bdDSqgZ87fM #
New job post: Systems Deployment Engineer / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Client o… http://bit.ly/9S4cSG #
New job post: Senior Database Engineer / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Client of G… http://bit.ly/bc4RSR #
New job post: Principle Systems Administrator / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Clie… http://bit.ly/bTd1No #
RT @fredwilson: Platforms As Governments http://bit.ly/cUaxDv http://bit.ly/ctR60O #opengov #
Happy 50th @rhh SURPRISE! http://post.ly/jJuQ #
@rogershelps you need to fire/replace Cisco/Scientific Atlanta HD PVR is terrible, ruined F1 quals recording again cc: @ascohen @dscheinm #
@TiffenyC both McLaren's and the red Ferrari of Eye Brow Man couldn't be happier #f1 in reply to TiffenyC #
More Cdn startups @anamolytweets RT @startupcfo: Top 50 startups worth watching, including my friends at #Tungle http://bit.ly/9znGVR #
RT @fastcompany Work Smart: Take Back Your Calendar with Defensive Scheduling http://bit.ly/cr3wdy #
Wow, NYC movin' on up RT @WIREDBiz Bloomberg announces NYC medialab modeled after Stanford & MIT. Located in … downtown Brooklyn #wiredbiz #
RT @davemcclure @jboogie: #ux and #startup porn right here: "the UX-driven startup" http://bit.ly/uxvision by @ladylexy #
"Humanity needs heroes. Become a Spartan" http://bit.ly/9GajSR #haloreach – reminds me of Ender's Game & Starship Troopers #
OMG Bacon & Chocolate – 1 pls RT @ambermac: Ok, trying photo again…any luck? http://twitpic.com/1wtlsh #
Updated: Open Source Icons http://bit.ly/aHI2Xl includes web applications and some mobile icons under CC & LGPL #icons #
RT @jsookman: New Post: The Five Whys and Three-Minute Rule for Startups http://bit.ly/d3D4nv #
“If we were to start over today, would we build our product the same way?” RT @hnshah Pivoting http://kiss.ly/cIDxY0 by @cdixon #leanstartup #
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Albert Einstein #expectation #
The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective People http://bit.ly/agSntt by @danariely #mustread #
RT @madhava: Firefox Sync, Firefox Home for the iPhone and a peek into Mozilla's cloud strategy: http://bit.ly/aTYaXj (via @chrisblizzard) #
@msuster been hit with WP hacks a couple of times. Requires hardening http://bit.ly/9PkhLL and make sure your all cleaned and patched up in reply to msuster #
Missing #pptkto tonight damn these are my face #improv #
New job post: RedDot Developer / Confidential / Mississauga, ON, Canada: Confidential/Mississauga, ON, CanadaWe ha… http://bit.ly/cU85OI #
But how… RT @jowyang Overheard: "What's your business model?" the cool, calm response was "To make more money than we spend." *silence* #
RT @suziedingwall: Founder revelation: some form startups b/c they're socially acceptable way to indulge gambling habit. This is not optimal #
@boingboing covers record industry nonsense related to Canadian DCMA C-32 http://bit.ly/beib9k follow @michaelgeist http://bit.ly/cdkdxV #
#fundraising donate what you can to http://blucier.me/c2SBJr make a donation and get @benlucier to pedal his ass off #qualityoflife #
Reading "How does the new Hotmail Stack Up to Gmail?" http://bit.ly/cs58eY by @lifehacker + Custom Domains http://bit.ly/bECvCa #
RT @MikeMcDerment: @FreshBooks is hiring 10+ developers: http://bit.ly/cVCYvq tell'em where you say the job posting (referral bonus) #
Upgraded @myoptometrist @startupnorth @davidcrow to WP 3.0 #wp30 thanks @wordpress http://wp.me/p4Ez4-mg #
RT @wordpress: Introducing WordPress 3.0, Thelonious. What are you waiting for? http://wp.me/p4Ez4-mg tip @techmeme #
Social Media Operations Center crazy! RT @jackiehuba @benmcconnell: Wow. @gatorade is state of the art in brand listening http://j.mp/bzzSTD #
Crazy @gatorade Mission Control Center for social media marketing http://bit.ly/dyFNdw built by @radian6 tip @techmeme #
LOL RT @mathewi: @arrington: I thought it was the boats we were supposed to burn, but whatever — bridges works too #
I'm in semantic hell – vision, strategy, tactics, plans, #CYA http://bit.ly/dleZMB #
OH "be the vevuzela to the community" #strategy #
@Brydon yes isn't that a great social media #strategy #vevuzela in reply to Brydon #
RT @ceonyc: New Post: Outflanked, Not Outspent: The Real Story of Recruiting for Tech vs Wall St in NYC http://bit.ly/9YyxTc #
On my way to http://bit.ly/99w6Ym to talk #opendata #gov20 and #canada #
RT @cnetterfield "value for founders in this market is from options not founder stock. IP contributed to the company has been commoditized" #
At #govcamp with @daeaves @remarkk and others (@ Toronto Reference Library w/ @bjeans @photojunkie) http://4sq.com/94rvOc #
#govcamp @remarkk introducing the rules http://post.ly/jrsb #
Talking to @withoutayard @bgilhman #govcamp lots of twitter peeps #
Julia and Omar welcome the crowd http://post.ly/jrtY #
@dondodge on his first 6 month at the $GOOG http://dondodge.typepad.com/the_next_big_thing/2010/06/working-at-google-the-first-6-months.htm #
RT @AccordionGuy Crunch Time for Windows Phone / Toronto & Vancouver workshops: http://is.gd/cTjjq / http://is.gd/cTjkB #
Tighter shirt… RT @bgilham My demo needs more sex appeal. I'm right next to a racing game and the guys from MyTTC. #govcamp #
Crowd at #govcamp listening to @daeaves http://post.ly/jrvj #
@ResultsJunkie we're in a beautiful space Toronto Reference Library #govcamp unlike the warehouse @brycej refers to from #barcampTDot in reply to ResultsJunkie #
RT @daeaves: I've opened my data, where's my community. Awesome session name. #govcamp #
@photojunkie poloroid style http://post.ly/js7b #
#brownies donation for my hippiefriend @daeaves #govcamp #
RT @barrywellman Toronto G20 protestors to use vuvuzelas counter cops' sonic cannons #
RT @maryjofoley Demystifying Microsoft's mobile OS roadmap (which gets yet another addition today): http://bit.ly/drBCwI #
@peteforde talking about http://dataliteracy.org/ at #govcamp #
@dbarefoot meet @danmartell from @flowtown you should connect in YVR in reply to dbarefoot #

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Jun 10

Week in Review – 2010-06-11

@4MKMobile riverdale ward 30 and I've pinged @paula_fletcher @mayormiller about #204beech #propertyrights & concerns as a voting homeowner in reply to 4MKMobile #
@caseymck when did you join @freshbooks? I feel like I killed the brain cells that should know that in reply to caseymck #
Just heard from an angel group that is "looking for deals to come to them" #lackofhustleventures #
Today (June 4, 2010) is deadline to apply for ExtremeU http://bit.ly/aLQtVN read my opinion on way you should apply http://bit.ly/cBIRHT #
@bwertz so funny I have that suit in my shopping cart have to find someone to do the measurements /cc: @jevon in reply to bwertz #
RT @msuster: CEO of @grockit, @Farbood Nivi gives great advice on raising angel money & VC http://bit.ly/9LHR6G #
@Poshy congratulations in reply to Poshy #
@chrisarsenault @growconf it's magical, it's the iPad of conferences http://growconf.com/ details http://bit.ly/bXSoHV cc: @jacquimurphy in reply to chrisarsenault #
New job post: Database Developer (Business Intelligence Software Company) / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment… http://bit.ly/cykWBA #
New job post: Ruby on Rails Developer / HomeStars / Toronto, ON, Canada: HomeStars/Toronto, ON, Canada (Can Teleco… http://bit.ly/9tCbT7 #
Shear genius updated list express angst of rock RT @alancross: A Rebuttal to Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs http://ow.ly/17Cqah #
OH: "You kids with the Twitter and the Facebook, get off my Internet lawn" #grumpyoldman #
@ryancoleman then get your kids with the Twitter and the Facebook off my Internet lawn in reply to ryancoleman #
Just ran into @alexaclark at the Lowblaw's #
New job post: Senior .Net Developer / Dayforce / Toronto, ON, Canada: Dayforce/Toronto, ON, CanadaAbout Dayforce
D… http://bit.ly/9OZFIx #
New job post: Senior QA Analyst / Dayforce / Toronto, ON, Canada: Dayforce/Toronto, ON, CanadaSenior QA Analyst
Ab… http://bit.ly/9HaKB3 #
Interesting a "Brooklyn Cocktail" variant on the Manhattan http://bit.ly/apXfLl sounds great #bourbon #
Hah http://bit.ly/cpxHc6 @accordionguy voted me “most likely to take a dump on Microsoft’s front door” funny stuff #
@fuzzz @flashpunk there's such a thing as too many shoes? sacrilegious! Blasphemy! thinking about a pair of @fluevog http://bit.ly/aWuUlt in reply to fuzzz #
@justaim4success yes, strangely I'm actually in Mississauga both days #traffic in reply to justaim4success #
It feels like time for the next Founders & Funders in Toronto, need to iterate on the formula http://bit.ly/bHzLCJ #toronto #startups #
RT @hnshah: Metaphor: VC as a Produce Supplier http://kiss.ly/crBRO3 /by @bfeld #
RT @markzohar: Bing on iOS shows just how the industry has moved. MSFT is the new Switzerland. Google alienating partners. #wwdc #
we'll miss you very much RT @angielim Goodbye Canada, Hola Costa Rica! http://bit.ly/9Hpj96 #surfing #
Adidas+Star Wars+World Cup http://youtu.be/3Zd_khk6zXo #awesome #
RT @wp7dev: New Policies for Next Gen Windows Phone Marketplace http://bit.ly/akD82W #teched #
New job post: Software QA Lead / Solidifi Inc. / Markham, ON, Canada: Solidifi Inc./Markham, ON, CanadaReporting t… http://bit.ly/bdAtNs #
RT @chrisalbinson: #FATGYM who (in order) will define the future mobile/social web: Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft. #
RT @CVCACanada: New seed funds ride government coattails http://bit.ly/9IKdJb cc: @chrisarsenault @startupcfo @jscournoyer #
The problem with bluetooth keyboard and mouse – battery life – running to the store for batteries #fail #
Ack no google analytics stats since my wordpress hack http://bit.ly/a1WAyo that's a long time without data #
@cym_ check out @extremevp or Basecamp http://bit.ly/9HlWDF what is it that you're looking for? in reply to cym_ #
"maximum viable product is product enthusiasm over product satisfaction, product over-performance over product performance" @bradfordcross #
Maximum Viable Product by @bradfordcross http://bit.ly/c1u3Hk #
"Now when it drops you gonna feel it, That you've been doing it wrong" ♫ http://blip.fm/~rqa39 #
Looking back at #leanstartup by @bradfordcross #mustread #
Product-oriented seed fund HackFwd http://bit.ly/b8bloz "70% founders; 3% advisors; 27% HackFwd" for up to €191,000 http://hackfwd.com/ #
RT @startupcfo: Post: Want money? Ask for advice http://bit.ly/cRoUck #
@bigs @bijan I heard @myoptometrist say it might be something to do with approaching 40 reading glasses soon to be required in reply to bigs #
@beltzner where'd you get the froyo rom? does it run on an N1? in reply to beltzner #
@cym_ the Accelerator Centre does not exist in Toronto there's @MaRSDD @csito you can ask @extremevp @camaraderie #
New job post: PHP Programmer / Confidential / Toronto, ON, Canada: Confidential/Toronto, ON, Canada (Yonge and Blo… http://bit.ly/aNNrbC #
New job post: iPhone Developer / Indusblue / Toronto, ON, Canada: Indusblue/Toronto, ON, CanadaWe are looking for … http://bit.ly/c2l41L #
RT @bradfordcross @garrytan How Facebook uses Scribe Hadoop & Hive for Analytics Ad hoc analysis Spam detection http://post.ly/iv6M #
RT @jldavid Messenger Social – Building the Ultimate Social Dashboard for Staying in Touch while Eliminating the Noise: http://is.gd/cIGwu #
Good luck in Montreal RT @OfficialMGP: #F1 First action in Montreal in 2 days… Getting excited! cc:@startupcfo @kristinematulis #
While not untrue, but this is why you should never leave your laptop unlocked – LOL RT @MossyBlog: I like boobs. That is all. #
I'm at MSN (222 Bay St, at Wellington St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/9DVZZB #
"I need a date to the prom" nothing has changed. Anyone around for lunch? King & Bay ♫ http://blip.fm/~rs2gh #
New job post: User Experience Analyst (1 Year Contract) / Research In Motion / Waterloo, ON, Canada: Research In M… http://bit.ly/c5H5YW #
RT @KristaNapier Job Post: Shiny Ads, Toronto startup, is hiring for a Sales & Bus Dev position http://bit.ly/dviZwe #adnetwork #
RT @danmartell @ebloch: Can we agree to reserve the sacred term 'Customer' for that subset of users who actually *pay* you? #
New job post: Digital Content Producer (Toronto) / Astral Radio / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral Radio/Toronto, ON, C… http://bit.ly/9ELozf #
Just bought a suit http://bit.ly/aklVVC from @indochino based on advice of @jevon and @bwertz very cool #canada #startup #
@sbwoodside I have a made-to-measure from @gotstyle thought which was like $875 the @indochino was $399 worth a try I figured in reply to sbwoodside #
@indochinoreview Blueprint collection Windowpane http://bit.ly/ahvPA3 hoping the fit is good #
RT @Caseyft I've authentic 2010 Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey signed by all the players Any die hard leaf fans interested in buying? Cc:@mrelph #
Wow Canadian company acquired by @twitter RT @trishussey Congrats to @avibryant and DabbleDB! http://tris.me/b0SWnH #
Facebook Insights available using #OData in #excel2010 http://bit.ly/9JHs0r very cool #
Painfully bad cab driver, possibly the worst I've ever had, worse than shanghai, just terrible, shocking http://post.ly/j5sX #
@brycej only if you are using the media center and doing video conversion/transcoding cc: @mrelph @rbuike @ricksterCDN #
RT @skairam: Anyone interested in beta-testing @PARCinc Windows Outlook plug-in http://meshstro.com/ ? Cool tool! Send me a note. #
So happy for @avibryant @andrewcatton hard work pays off RT @davidascher: Congrats to avi, andrew et al! http://bit.ly/9RbwIq #
@shine2u glad you find http://jobs.davidcrow.ca you should also check out http://meshjobs.com/ #toronto #jobs #pr in reply to shine2u #
Awesome RT @stevecla: F1 back at Canada…with wings! Impressive new Red Bull ad http://bit.ly/doLNby cc: @TiffenyC #
Just had a great chat about startups with @eskimo_bait on my way to poker. #riverdale #
Beer run #poker must remember 9am meeting in Meadowvale #
@seanpower @rayluk sadly @aubinpaul has all my money and there's still a case of Heiney to drink #poker in reply to seanpower #
9am is just not happening #poker I blame @ryanmckegney #

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Jun 10

Week in Review – 2010-06-04

@spelton you missed it @jevon @chrisarsenault @jonasbrandon and I logged 8km along the Rideau it was great in reply to spelton #
Aoife and Cam Wooley http://post.ly/hh8t #
@rubsun we actually made @JonasBrandon run the hole route @chrisarsenault @jevon and I watched with coffee and donuts and bacon in reply to rubsun #
@thekarin which version are you suffering? Can we help? in reply to thekarin #
New job post: Digital Account Manager / Astral / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral/Toronto, ON, CanadaPosition:
DIGITAL … http://bit.ly/9Qb7su #
@thekarin my apologies for the shitty experience happy to share comments directly with Cdn on IE team in reply to thekarin #
Back from #cvca thnx @jevon @jonasbrandon @sundeepx @spelton @chrisarsenault (@ Dr. Kristin Heeney) http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
Thinking of selling first born RT @spotlightcity @ArleneStein I have a reservation for elBulli for July 30th, 2010. anybody want to take it? #
RT @jacquimurphy @PostRank PostRank Activity Stream in Analytics! It's like friendfeed for your content http://bit.ly/aQ0FTt #
That @zombiecrow guy can use the Internets and my credit card. #
Can you believe it's been 4 years? http://bit.ly/afO4RN #hAttack #davidcrow #
@mayormiller hope you're paying attention to the #204beech situation & councillor @sandra_bussin's questionable actions #
@fuzzz @modernmod glad to still be here, worried somedays that @zombiecrow will arrive #
Not a lot of Steve Ballmer love – @fastcompany Microsoft Needs Bill Gates Back http://bit.ly/9lozKa #microsoft #regimechange #
Less Ballmer love from @gassee former CEO of Be "Ballmer just opened the Second Envelope" http://bit.ly/dkCRMK #microsoft #regimechange #
ack, need to go back to YOW RT @bjeans: Heading to Ottawa for GovCamp Canada — http://govcamp.eventbrite.com #GovCamp #
Budgeting for entrepreneurs @fredwilson Early Stage http://bit.ly/cA591w Growth http://bit.ly/bQ12FR Large http://bit.ly/aO2iwV #mustread #
marketing 101 for VCs RT @startupcfo: The VC Branding Problem http://bit.ly/bDQ4kb #
Wow @daeaves @remarkk talking #govcamp #opendata #ottawa http://bit.ly/99w6Ym – you should attend #microsoft #
RT @chrisarsenault: Great article on @theC100: Canucks in the Valley http://bit.ly/duhEXN #canada #startups #c100 #
RT @jeremybell: Further insight & perspective into the #204Beech saga http://bit.ly/azvDXt #toronto #propertyrights #
RT @startupcfo @chrisarsenault: Take-home @theC100: Forget about Canadian Brain Drain. Build on Canadian Brain Flow. It's our edge. #CVCA #
RT @josephfung: CSI has released documents & tools about how their shared space model works: http://bit.ly/bO4dHz #coworking cc: @missrogue #
RT @aprildunford: blog post: Top 5 customer retention marketing tactics http://bit.ly/9XwUIn #
I'm at Microsoft Canada (222 Bay St., Toronto Division). http://4sq.com/csrjJV #
OH "Tell me the difference between here [Toronto] and Silicon Valley – reduced cycle times" Howard Gwin @Bridgescale #mentormonday #
Love for the bald guy – 5 ways Ballmer can save MSFT Bacon http://bit.ly/9ouEyN #microsoft #regimechange #
Congrats @spelton on deploying more capital RT @CVCACanada Blueprint Software Raises C$14.3 Million http://bt.io/FIdJ #toronto #
New job post: Marketing Wizard / EQENTIA / Toronto, ON, Canada: EQENTIA/Toronto, ON, CanadaEqentia is a young star… http://bit.ly/dfVwH8 #
@joshokane I'm sure @Sandra_Bussin would be happy to provide you a link to the public/auditable #204beech petition @gteehan @jimgraham in reply to joshokane #
RT @TechCrunch Investors, Entrepreneurs Discuss NYC's Rapidly Growing Seed Funding Community – http://tcrn.ch/9T9HMf by @jasonkincaid #
RT @bhorowitz: How Andreessen Horowitz Evaluates CEOs: http://wp.me/pSsBB-7F #mustread #
RT @aprildunford: Blog post: Selling vs. Buying: A Marketing Wake-up Call http://bit.ly/cfXJZr #prodmgmt #marketing #
Is it wrong to want a burger and bottle of wine at 10:38am? #patiotuesday #
thinking a Syrah or Malbec with a beef burger @ExpositionGuru @maggiefox @thekarin @jlax @InteropQueen @Caseyft @ramiadada #patiotuesday #
RT @ExtremeVP: 3 left days to submit your application to ExtremeU: http://bit.ly/aLQtVN office space, funding & mentoring! #startups #
RT @Carnage4Life: Reading http://bit.ly/dcf5gB by @edbott, argues $MSFT stock not so bad in 10 yrs if u don't compare it to $GOOG or $APPL #
New job post: Intermediate Programmer (2 positions) / ACTRA National / Toronto, ON, Canada: ACTRA National/Toronto… http://bit.ly/bFObUG #
sadly no burger and wine for me today, stuck on the phone until 2pm then transit to a meeting @ramiadada @thekarin @palmerized maybe dinner! #
RT @scottweisbrod: Following the unfolding drama re: #204Beech Here's a way you can help @gteehan & family: http://bit.ly/cSWEnv #
@scottweisbrod email sent to @paula_fletcher @mayormiller @sandra_bussin hope others do the same http://bit.ly/cSWEnv #
not the best ones for you, too narrow RT @odannyboy: New glasses no. 1 http://twitpic.com/1t1x2a #
Please sign this petition http://bit.ly/9PQLus and support @gteehan and property rights in #toronto #204beech #
I just signed the A Better 204 Beech Ave. petition (signature #111 at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/204beech #
I just signed the A Better 204 Beech Ave. petition (signature #137 at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/204beech #
@jeremybell does any of the money donated to the PetitionSpot go to you or Geoff, otherwise I just donated $20 to a scam #
@jeremybell no worries, #204beech petition signers DO NOT DONATE using PetitionSpot.com donation for, $190 of $250 does not help @gteehan in reply to jeremybell #
We just reached 250 signatures on the A Better 204 Beech Ave. petition! Sign it at http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/204beech #
New job post: Intermediate Developer / Zerofootprint Software Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Zerofootprint Software I… http://bit.ly/ag2aVM #
@petitionspot you suck, twitter spam, coughed $10 out of me to support a petition #petitionspot #spammer #
@MikeMcDerment rocking the Web App Marketing Metrics 101 http://bit.ly/9odBE6 #CPA #ARPU #LTV #churn #mustread #
RT @ResultsJunkie: Huge props to @remarkk @fusedlogic @daeaves & @thumbtackhead from $MFST for #govcamp #ottawa cc: @bjeans @InteropQueen #
RT @startupnorth: New post: Marketing metrics http://bit.ly/9QTwc3 inspired by @MikeMcDerment @AprilDunford @DanMartell all #mustread peeps #
New job post: Lead Web Application Developer / Startup / Toronto, ON, Canada: Startup/Toronto, ON, CanadaJob Summa… http://bit.ly/ckyQLe #
Maybach. Fancy. #
New job post: RESEARCH ANALYST / Astral Radio / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral Radio/Toronto, ON, CanadaReports to:
D… http://bit.ly/aRcz1G #
RT @gteehan @jeremybell: Part 2 of @jimgraham's commentary on #204Beech : http://bit.ly/b3WvL9 #mustread cc: @sandra_bussin @paula_fletcher #
RT @startupcfo: #plan GROW 2010 Conference (Vancouver Convention Centre) Aug 19-21, 2010 http://planca.st/2OP #
@startupcfo trying to get there in reply to startupcfo #
New job post: AR Digital Content Producer / Astral Radio / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral Radio/Toronto, ON, CanadaAs… http://bit.ly/bVVwU4 #
RT @startupnorth: New post: Engines for Massively Scaleable Startups http://bit.ly/dyBPqV cc: @seanellis @danmartell @aprildunford #
RT @kristinematulis: Blog Post: Less is More (but too little is not enough) http://ow.ly/1qzowy #VC #angel #startup #pitch #advice #
RT @DeanPrelazzi: Startups! Great opportunity to show off your products to the tech community!!! Launch Party Vancouver http://ow.ly/1TdC5 #
RT @Brydon: son I realize you're only 7 but I'll be honest with you, you're on your own until I can finish raising my #startup ..#parenting #
I'm at MSN (222 Bay St, at Wellington St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/9DVZZB #
New job post: Information Architect / Kobo Inc / Toronto, ON, Canada: Kobo Inc/Toronto, ON, CanadaWork downtown at… http://bit.ly/9zI80j #
At 2010 ISV Leadership Summit with @shap @jwakeam with about 250+ companies (@ Microsoft Canada w/ 2 others) http://4sq.com/5isWvZ #
@barrypaquet south wall pink gingham shirt #MSISVSummit10 in reply to barrypaquet #
Interesting observation about #MSISVSummit10 crowd, there are way less iPads than other crowds I've been in #cvca #meshu #mesh10 #
Silicon Valley is the Silicon Valley of Canada RT @skanwar Everyone thinks their the Silicon Valley of Canada. #
RT @startupnorth: New post: Grow – A Conference for Startups & Entrepreneurs in #Vancouver Aug 19-21, 2010 http://bit.ly/bXSoHV #mustattend #
@seanwise at #MSISVSummit talking about entrepreneurship and corporate growth http://post.ly/iLvQ #
@maurar I'm coming to @growconf I blame @dannyrobinson for our not meeting in reply to maurar #
Big group of ISVs at #MSISVSummit listening to @seanwise http://post.ly/iLxd talking about rate of adaption #
RT @hnshah “@gigaom: The New Reality of the Twitter Ecosystem http://dlvr.it/1Q3Kj” #
Shift of crowd sourcing: bits -> atoms -> neurons (pirate bay > betsy > crowdflower) by @seanwise #msisvsummit #
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that don't work." Thomas Alva Edison quoted by @seanwise #failure #
RT @tkeller: Steve Blank does it again – why it's difficult for large companies to innovate into new markets – http://bit.ly/btTmCO #
New job post: BlackBerry / Android Developer / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, Can… http://bit.ly/c8rAEG #
New job post: QA Lead / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, CanadaVortex Mobile, one o… http://bit.ly/cWpz1B #
New job post: iPhone / iPad Developer / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, CanadaVort… http://bit.ly/bNt1tp #
New job post: Information Architect / UX Designer / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON… http://bit.ly/a1e5tx #
@KevinFrankish have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin related to #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #toronto in reply to KevinFrankish #
@jennifervalentyne have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
@JValentyne have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
@DinaPugliese have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
@AprilKalloo have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
@BTtoronto have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin with #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #thebeaches #
@lrobertsglobal have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin related to #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #toronto #
@globalnewsto have you seen the bad behavior of councillor @sandra_bussin related to #204beech http://bit.ly/dxHR4R cc: @gteehan #toronto #
#204beech @KevinFrankish @lrobertsglobal @globalnewsto @BTtoronto @CP24 @cp24news councillor @sandra_bussin misbehaving http://bit.ly/dB8MBp #
alright that's enough pestering #toronto #broadcast newscasters about #204beech see http://bit.ly/ad5zAv for a list to cc: on tweets #

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May 10

Week in Review – 2010-05-28

RT @xtremelabs: Amar talks about GoogleTV http://bit.ly/at4TEh #
mad yes, scientist gives me too much credit RT @jkozuch: Ahem @davidcrow looks like a mad scientist. http://bit.ly/aDZ7s5 cc @AhmadNassri #
RT @startupnorth: New post: Be the next Bumptop http://bit.ly/cBIRHT #startups #extremeU #toronto #
Great #mesh10 portraits by @photojunkie http://bit.ly/cC4bh0 w/ @danmartell @fnthawar @unbrelievable @MissVerna @EdenSpodek @jeremywright #
New job post: Digital Account Manager / Astral Media / Fredericton, NB, Canada: Astral Media/Fredericton, NB, Cana… http://bit.ly/aOzWcq #
New job post: Digital Account Manager / Astral Media / Calgary, AB, Canada: Astral Media/Calgary, AB, CanadaAstral… http://bit.ly/cUipbJ #
RT @KristaNapier: BumpTop featured on the front page of the business section in the Toronto Star @starbusiness today #
Outbound calling does not instill trust I'm looking at you @rogershelps you call me an ask for my DOB #untrustworthy #
@itsdgc it's that about the pace of Canadian Journalism a few weeks behind the times in reply to itsdgc #
Outbound calls that ask for my DOB – you called me, sure you want to "validate" who I am >1 person/number, but you called me cc/@rogershelps #
New job post: Rockstar Web App Developer / LooseButton / Toronto, ON, Canada: LooseButton/Toronto, ON, CanadaWant … http://bit.ly/9j7W1D #
RT @bindik: from this morning's keynote RT @guykawasaki: Microsoft BizSpark slides http://bit.ly/a1jjJp #bizspark #
RT @MarkRuddock: How to nail the five-minute pitch http://bit.ly/a67ayk #startup #mustread #
is there more or less concern if # of souls < # of people? RT @cp24news: No confirmation on # of souls on board-Steph. #
Enroute to meet @spelton @jevon and others (@ Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Ferry) http://4sq.com/bf8XRi #
I just unlocked the "I'm on a boat!" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9AksFI #
Enroute RT @rogerchabra Me too. RT @jscournoyer: In Ottawa for the @thec100 launch and then the CVCA. #
With @rayluk @jonasbrandon at 109 Bank St talking #tech and #startups #
New job post: Director Sales / Akendi / Toronto, ON, Canada: Akendi/Toronto, ON, Canada (Ottawa, Vancouver, Boston… http://bit.ly/9dE0C1 #
OH: "with this iPhone in my pocket I've become geospatially retarded" @jonasbrandon #cvca #
New job post: Director, IA/ UX / Syncapse / Toronto, ON, Canada: Syncapse/Toronto, ON, CanadaSyncapse is the winne… http://bit.ly/9nUNwT #
New job post: Information Architect / Syncapse / Toronto, ON, Canada: Syncapse/Toronto, ON, CanadaThe Team:
You wi… http://bit.ly/aB4QVi #
New job post: Interaction Designer – Mobile & TV / Rogers Communications / Toronto, ON, Canada: Rogers Communicati… http://bit.ly/bkYcAA #
New job post: User Interface Designer / Arcestra Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Arcestra Inc./Toronto, ON, CanadaArce… http://bit.ly/aM6Uln #
RT @maryjofoley Microsoft unveils new Twitter-viewing tool, codenamed "Project Emporia." Alpha is open to anyone: http://bit.ly/aYCJy1 #
Lunch with @extremevp @pcarrescia #cvca #
Jacques Bernier played this as VC flow through bubble years http://bit.ly/aBri1W #cvca #
New job post: Rails, UX & Design Engineer / EQENTIA / Toronto, ON, Canada: EQENTIA/Toronto, ON, CanadaEqentia is a… http://bit.ly/8Yz1a5 #
New job post: Rails & Cloud Rockstar / EQENTIA / Toronto, ON, Canada: EQENTIA/Toronto, ON, CanadaEqentia is a youn… http://bit.ly/bJ0Z4Y #
New job post: Digital Content Producer / Astral Media Radio / Richmond, BC, Canada: Astral Media Radio/Richmond, B… http://bit.ly/clCGew #

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May 10

Week in Review – 2010-05-21

New job post: Information Architect / Vortex Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Vortex Mobile/Toronto, ON, CanadaVortex… http://bit.ly/9cqYYn #
Excited to have you on board RT @mmilan: Talking about the interaction design research project we're doing w/ @mobileex this summer. #
New job post: Public Relations Consultants / High Road Communications / Toronto, ON, Canada: High Road Communicati… http://bit.ly/9M9IxG #
Dropping car off (@ Dr. Kristin Heeney) http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
RT @rbuike @smarx blog: "Serving Your Website From a Windows Azure Drive" http://is.gd/c9bX0 #
RT @ivortossell Read Star op-ed from David Gunn, the TTC's ex-general manager. Eye-opening. http://is.gd/c9dxX #toronto #
RT @peteforde @unspace: I just compiled my information on raising start-up capital in Canada. Please RT & contribute http://is.gd/c9f4X #
An oldie but a goodie @ricksegal providing good advice about the venture process http://bit.ly/9CcFHd /cc: @peteforde #
@TiffenyC wow Webber and Vetterli kicking ass, Schumacher still reminds me why he was so sneaky in reply to TiffenyC #
On my way to #meshu looking forward to @danmartell @seanellis and the heading to see @Woz @ocediscovery later #
@rhh @jevon I'd rather be the "Keyser Söze" of the community #meshu10 in reply to rhh #
"Since one fails often, address markets that make it worthwhile when one does succeed" Vinod Khosla quoted by @seanellis #meshu10 #
RT @startupcfo: New Blog Post by @SeanEllis: Want to build a billion $ startup? Here's what you'll need to achieve http://bit.ly/aiieys #
OH "Lean does not mean cheap" @seanellis #meshu10 #
Optimizing gratification engine @seanellis talking about @performable + @KISSmetrics #
Who pays you for what? RT @micberman: thanks @seanellis my key questions: who is your user? vs how are you going to make money thanks #meshu #
RT @KristaNapier: #mesh10 & #meshu social events open to everyone: Drake Hotel Monday, Spice Route Tuesday http://bit.ly/dy74zq #
RT @3rdparty: "Startups search, companies execute" @SeanEllis quoting @sgblank at #MeshU http://j.mp/as7fFj #MeshU2010 #
super awesome lunch talking @seanellis about consulting now @azaaza session at #meshu #meshu10 #
hoping that @rayluk @caseymck @chrisjschmitt can handle @danmartell session on #leanstartup I'm next door #
almost time to get in a cab anyone else leaving #meshu10 RT @OCEInnovation: The Woz just arrived. The air is buzzing!! #
Beers with @selinajane @deanmccaul at Mercatto #meshu10 #
RT @aliasaria: Jordan Banks (@jordan_banks) is the new Managing Director of Facebook Canada. Congrats Jordan. http://bit.ly/aEQI1G #
the PMOs office is wrong RT @thornley: Rob Hyndman @rhh reminds us how much is at stake with copyright reform. Speak up. #mesh10 #
@startupcfo the hangover is due to the Trader Joe's single malt from @rayluk cc: @seanellis @danmartell @stuartma in reply to startupcfo #
OH "what happens in Vegas stays on Facebook" @accordionguy #mesh10 upstairs with the candy in the MSFT lounge #
startup is a mentality RT @johnantoni: You are NOT a startup, you are a business #fowd #
@tomashd yep, I was looking for the reference http://bit.ly/aZTywh "What happens in Vegas, stays on Facebook" by @equalman in reply to tomashd #
RT @MattEnroe: Congrats #BizSpark One startup RT @TechCrunch Huddle Lands $10.2 M To Expand Collaborative Workspaces http://tcrn.ch/9dulr6 #
RT @CVCACanada: Startups Wanted for The Communitech Hub: Digital Media and Mobile Accelerator http://bit.ly/dbDejI #waterloo #startups #
RT @rubsun: VC funding improving in the US, but stagnating in Canada http://ow.ly/1MBOR #canada #startups #
RT @threefour: Nice graphic of the top 4 mobile web browsers in 13 big markets… http://bit.ly/dhB6z6 #
RT @suziedingwall: head on over to CATA http://bit.ly/b6tWdv & update yourself on the current debate over the future of SRED – danger ahead #
RT @googleio: Remember to tune in to live-streamed Google I/O keynotes http://bit.ly/ce9GVG #emergingtech #
discussion with @aprildunford @fnthawar & me RT @KristaNapier: at #OCE10 for #DemoCamp 3:15 demos from Dossier View, Bitstrips, Verold, bant #
RT @tamera: 1st #meshprize is Pixels to Products http://49pixels.ca $40k to fund research on digi media industry. Sponsored by @teehanlax #
RT @mondoville: PR for 'The mesh Prize to Support Canada’s Digital Media Industry' $40K backing for a study about it: http://j.mp/9prW5A #
RT @jkozuch I'm very proud & humbled to have been chosen as the first recipient of @MeshPrize. Follow @49Pixels for project details! #mesh10 #
In a cab enroute from #mesh10 to #oce10 for #democamp with #startups crazy day #
OH @maggiefox "Did you just smack your own ass?" "Yes I slapped my own ass AGAIN!" @stuartma #
OH "I'm Stuart and I'm an alcoholic" #mesh10 #
Feeling like an asshole cc:/@rochlatinsky @alexaclark #
@alexaclark @rochlatinsky thinks we think she is @rlangdon (which is not true, I actually thought she worked at FreshBooks alongside) in reply to alexaclark #
@kimfox I'm glad to provide comedic relief – it was great chatting you might have been talking to @zombiecrow that guy is crazy in reply to kimfox #
RT @startupcfo: RT @CVCACanada: TON Tuesday: New Early Stage Funding Models and Funds http://bit.ly/aTYb2s #startups #funding #
@rochlatinsky I actually thought you worked @freshbooks with @rlangdon which is just my mistake cc:@alexaclark in reply to rochlatinsky #
@rochlatinsky agreed I think the "playful" nature of this has crossed into people not getting the #nudge or #wink that was conveyed #
RT @lazycoder: Results of my poll about startups using MS technology http://twtpoll.com/0bqq1b #twtpoll #
RT @googleio: #io2010 Day 1 live keynote starting in 30 minutes – http://youtube.com/GoogleDevelopers #
rinse and repeat RT @googleio Just announced the Chrome Web Store, an open marketplace for web apps! http://bit.ly/9ttNe1 #io2010 #
RT @AranH: Need headshots for personal branding strategy? Get a deal at a photoshoot for charity! http://bit.ly/9T3VqJ #mesh10 cc:@rosapark #
Best practices in conversational marketing whitepaper by @maggiefox http://tinyurl.com/SMGwhitepaper #mesh10 #
@firstround, @sacca, Polaris (@VCMike) & @mkapor $1.6M invest in @Stickybits http://bit.ly/bUJlmH #
#seedinvesting with @rayluk @extremevp and @michelle_scarb at #mesh10 #
RT @danmartell "Don't get an MBA if you want to learn about entrepreneurism" @rayluk #Mesh10 #
@rayluk talking about @earlyexits @angelblog http://www.angelblog.net/ great resource for angel investing, terms, etc. #mesh10 #mustread #
RT @MarkRuddock: Getting your startup investor ready: @startupcfo's workshop at #Mesh10 today http://is.gd/cgD5Y #
I'm at Microsoft Canada ♫ http://blip.fm/~qpd16 #
@AndrewFstewart @JodiEchakowitz great meeting you at #mesh10 #
today I'm going to defy gravity on foot ♫ http://blip.fm/~qpd9m #
OH @accordionguy "@mrelph is the David Suzuki of Windows Ecosystem" #brownies #
New job post: UI Designer – 1 year contract / Geosoft Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Geosoft Inc./Toronto, ON, Canada… http://bit.ly/d8EqLh #
New job post: Senior Web Application Developer / TBWA\Toronto / Toronto, ON, Canada: TBWA\Toronto/Toronto, ON, Can… http://bit.ly/bZFAEe #
this scares me http://bit.ly/cgEqeP #sf #reality #
New job post: Interactive Production Designer / Engine Digital / Vancouver, BC, Canada: Engine Digital/Vancouver, … http://bit.ly/99bLLI #

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May 10

Week in Review – 2010-05-14

I'm at Café Cherrier (3635 rue St-Denis, Montreal). http://4sq.com/8tvLet #
Great brekkie with @mgingas @ptelio @davemcclure @frognthevalley @danmartell – awesome conversation about game mechanics and customers #
Ack, davidcrow dot ca wordpress install was compromised, I will attempt a fix when I'm not in a cab #
@Brydon it looks like something injected a <?php eval(base64('')) ?> line in themes/thesis_1x/custom/custom_functions.php on all of my sites in reply to Brydon #
@Brydon it's on everyone of my sites <?php /**/ eval(base64_decode("");?> makes me think this is @dreamhost issue on my account in reply to Brydon #
man getting hacked is tough, opportunity to cleanse plugins & themes & domains democamp.com heeney.ca davidcrow.ca foundersandfunders.org #
Wheels up YUL heading to YTZ and an evening of kidlets and wordpress hardening, all blogs still compromised. #
@angielim is broken, spammer hacked I need to reinstall from scratch (only 4 sites need to be rebuilt) #wordpress in reply to angielim #
@angielim #scmtl and #sxsw only flights recently #cvca and #canada30 only other planned trips in reply to angielim #
@nickla yeah, working on that all of my domains were hacked this afternoon, having to replace all wordpress files in reply to nickla #
@kristinematulis Flavio is awesome! caught cheating on Heidi Klum, caught cheating at Renault, once a cheater always a cheater in reply to kristinematulis #
@TiffenyC how's Barcelona? don't ruin quals results for me – parenting by watching kids movies instead of #Formula1 in reply to TiffenyC #
Mother's Day Dinner: BBQ Duck Breast with Blueberry sauce, new potatoes with arugula & garlic horseradish dressing, mushrooms & spinach #yum #
@accordionguy on @techmeme http://techme.me/=X0D I like Bloombug http://bit.ly/bfqmbX #developer #humor #
I'm at Dr. Kristin Heeney (25 Brant St, Adelaide St E, Toronto). http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
@akaibo you were up on the 3rd floor (if I remember correctly) we moved our startup in there in 2006 @myoptometrist since 2002 in reply to akaibo #
Monday afternoon DJ – You Could Be Mine – GnR http://bit.ly/8ZH99B #terminator2 – time to kick some ass #
@jacquimurphy thank god I'm not at #can30 yet I'd pay money to not see that crowd not naked in reply to jacquimurphy #
New job post: System Administrator / Idee Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Idee Inc./Toronto, ON, Canada (Queen St E ne… http://bit.ly/aRQdzR #
RT @thornley: "Trying to get money for my startup from government was a disaster. I'd do better taking a job at Harveys" #can3create #can30 #
@DavidAndGoliath you shouldn't need Government money for your startup, that's the irony of it in reply to DavidAndGoliath #
RT @DavidAndGoliath: "Anyone who needs handouts from the government to start their company, shouldn't be in business." #
New job post: Implementation Specialist – Client Services / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, … http://bit.ly/dqkkJf #
RT @byosko: An insanely good startup post-mortem (imercive) – tough to write, but 100% worth reading: http://bit.ly/aMk1IP #
@spelton @joxley still on the phone planning on leaving TO around 7pm arrival about 8:30pm in reply to spelton #
#can30 here I come (@ Bentley's Bar) http://4sq.com/9U2PhE #
At the bar Avoca (@ Albert St. Inn Stratford (Canada)) http://4sq.com/apQwjL #
With @randallh (@ Avoca w/ @spelton) http://4sq.com/9pZ3qu #
At #can30 (@ Stratford Rotary Complex w/ @spelton) http://4sq.com/aQj9zk #
RT @spelton VC activity in Quebec up 10% in Quebec in 2009: Gignac #can30 /via @BackboneMag (let's get rolling in Ontario folks) #
The network at #can30 is a joke how can a conference about the digital future not have a robust network #fail #
@geekegrrl in reply to geekegrrl #
New job post: Senior iPhone Rockstar Developer / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Cli… http://bit.ly/akLpcF #
back downtown from #can30 (@ Dr. Kristin Heeney) http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
Woah! the best I've ever worked for @john RT @azaaza: @johnolilly is leaving Mozilla soon to join Greylock Partners http://bit.ly/cVOIpV #
congratulations @johnolilly you've inspired a lot of us before Mozilla, at Mozilla & hopefully at Greylock http://bit.ly/abBmRo #awesome #
Too bad #TC50 was a great event even from afar RT @1938media: How to lose 260lbs in one afternoon. http://bit.ly/9unzkm #
It's conference season in Toronto – the ups and downs #startups "be the death of me…it's my life" http://blip.fm/~q8n0p #
I <3 people with alternate agendas #
Here comes the "Subscription Economy" RT @peterfenton @zuora Billing Startup Zuora Signs Over $1B In Q1Subscription rev http://bit.ly/cJ2hyV #
WTF NNGroup UX Week is coming to Toronto http://bit.ly/bBC1eY that's awesome for UX people #toronto #ux #event #
All of my domains were affected RT @whitneyhess: ARGH. I'm affected by the WordPress / GoDaddy malware attack. http://bit.ly/cppnI9 #
RT @berkun: Attention and Sex! http://bit.ly/b5NPl #attention #technopoly #gtd #oldbutgood #mustread #
Debbie Harry smoking HAWT! ♫ http://blip.fm/~q9a4m #
#facepalm #
"it starts with an earthquake" ♫ http://blip.fm/~q9gy9 #
<snarl type="teenage angst" /> ♫ http://blip.fm/~q9h0t #
Can you still have teenage angst 15+ years after you stopped being a teenager? ♫ http://blip.fm/~q9hev #
@willpate holt renfrew, fluevog, get outside, townshoes /cc: @modernmod it's tough slogging in reply to willpate #
RT @rhh: Post #mesh10 gala social at The Spice Route May 18 630pm is open to everyone #
@jevon thought you could apply RT @startupnorth @markrmcqueen: Job Alert: VC Fund General Partner – http://bit.ly/dB7pUw #
Founders read this RT @sgblank: Consultants Don’t Pivot, Founders Do http://wp.me/prGQZ-1v0 #mustread #
New job post: Java Solution Architect (Media Platform, Contract) / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toront… http://bit.ly/cxGX5L #
New job post: Software Engineer, BlackBerry / Fixmo / Toronto, ON, Canada: Fixmo/Toronto, ON, CanadaFixmo is a VC … http://bit.ly/aLhCGp #

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May 10

Week in Review – 2010-05-07

@markrmcqueen working on it with @chrisarsenault and @jscournoyer go Montreal #bizsparkcamp #startups in reply to markrmcqueen #
Anyone want to buy a Google Nexus One with 2 batteries and a dock? It's on Rogers, unlocked, no contract – thinking $550, ping me #
@spelton @seanmcdonald @JCDunn it was direct from $GOOG my issue is a need for 100% Exchange connectivity (no contacts or calendar) #
@spelton what time is your teeoff time? I'm just around the corner in reply to spelton #
@tommertron not at the moment, been free for 4+years, I reserve the right to change this in the future in reply to tommertron #
New job post: Director of Software Development / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada ($1… http://bit.ly/cY1UHc #
#mustread by @chrismessina Understanding Fb Open Graph http://bit.ly/c51hWt & Steve Jobs hates the AppStore http://bit.ly/9ubYas #
Google Ventures roster http://bit.ly/bYGEdj includes @foopee @jkraus @kraneland @karimfaris @kowitz @richminer @billmaris @weschan #
French lunch and wine with kids (@ Jules Bistro) http://4sq.com/6WTmv3 #
New job post: Lead User Experience Designer / Yu Centrik / Montreal, QC, Canada: Yu Centrik/Montreal, QC, CanadaYu… http://bit.ly/b5681j #
RT @ExtremeVP: Yes, it's now official. @BumpTop acquired by @Google: http://bit.ly/cclBcT WOOOOOOT congrats @anandx and team #
RT @bwat What Are Angel Investors Looking For? http://wp.me/pb3NQ-13 Don't meet these criteria? Keep bootstrapping! #angelinvestors #
Congrats @austinhill @byosko @fredngo RT @startupnorth: New blog post: StandoutJobs acquired http://bit.ly/9Bzn7E #
Hanging with @fnthawar @assetize and others (@ Extreme VP) http://4sq.com/a6ibdX #
RT @tobi: Ottawa Business Journal names @Shopify Ottawa's Fastest Growing Company http://bit.ly/dAmQRK #canada #startup #
RT @cloudEq: MocoSpace Architecture – 3 Billion Mobile Page Views a Month http://ow.ly/17fF3k #scalable #architecture #
"it has been citizen initiatives that have yielded many of our most outstanding civic amenities" http://bit.ly/aZR9cf #toronto #bottomup #
Need a print designer for a quick turnaround print piece in Toronto (Illustrator/InDesign) for a local startup ping me for details #
congrats Howard Gwin, Propulsion Ventures & Celtic House RT @startupnorth: New blog post: dna13 acquired by CNW Group http://bit.ly/9ukTPg #
@mrtrama @nvincent @bahaarsachdeva @viewpointr the designer position was just filled by the startup thanks #
My latest post on the state of the ecosystem RT @startupnorth: New blog post: From out of the ashes http://bit.ly/bEAZrz #
New job post: Project Analyst / Canwest / Toronto, ON, Canada: Canwest/Toronto, ON, Canada (Downtown Toronto)The P… http://bit.ly/aP78QC #
@rhh does "appropriately" involve rolls of $100 bills and calling yourself an "angel" investor at The Brass Rail like @jevon in reply to rhh #
@jonlim ping me with what you need at david.crow@microsoft.com /cc: @accordionguy in reply to jonlim #
#Silverlight Open source video players http://bit.ly/cetzzu includes SMF that has SmoothStreaming, logging, Instream markers /cc: @stevecla #
congrats @cdixon, Union Square, awesome investment RT @codinghorror: Stack Overflow VC financing terms…announced! http://bit.ly/9FZ2Nj #
@markdowds watch out for @jevon he might leave you with the bill in reply to markdowds #
RT @anulman Startup Toolkit, Vol. 1 (Startup Week 2010 edition) — Financial Model + VC Pitch Deck http://post.ly/eoKM #
RT @mastermaq Don't forget, DemoCamp Edmonton 11 is tonight! http://bit.ly/cyvN3V #yeg #democampyeg #
A Boris Swap – goodbye @bmann hello @bwertz RT @startupnorth: New blog post – Bootup 2.0 http://bit.ly/dpwEll #canada #vancouver #startups #
MeshU – It's worth the price of admission http://bit.ly/cE5Ib3 #meshu #toronto #mustattend #startups #
New job post: PHP Developer / Devlin / Toronto, ON, Canada: Devlin/Toronto, ON, Canada
Intermediate Web Developer … http://bit.ly/ciRiZq #
I'm at Ryerson Digital Media Zone (DMZ) (10 Dundas St East, Suite 502, Yonge St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/8cUo3N #
RT @chrisarsenault @acroll @albertsupdates: Wow, Google Social Circle Data is Very Cool http://bit.ly/bmsQVy #socialgraph #
"I've had enough of thes muthaf*ckin nerds on this muthaf*ckin train" http://bit.ly/9IU52J #webnotwar /cc: @angielim @accordionguy #
@seanbonner didn't we decide that you're an honorary Canadian (I thought I saw that on the last referendum up here) in reply to seanbonner #
RT @JenniferMeacher Privacy Commissioner: Public Consultations on Cloud Computing http://bit.ly/bfX2W8 #
On my way to YTZ hopping a Porter flight to StartupCampMontreal6 #scmtl props to @ptelio looking forward pestering @danmartell @davemcclure #
On a later flight (@ Toronto City Centre Airport) http://4sq.com/9PZ8FW #
@startupcfo @mdufort we could sneak out for a manhattan before the event kicks off? is there somewhere close? #scmtl6 #
The pivot so critical and difficult RT @sgblank: You Actually Did This? : http://wp.me/prGQZ-1tN #mustread /cc @brezina #
@JaretManuel check out http://jobs.startupnorth.ca/ and http://jobs.davidcrow.ca/ also check out http://rubyjobfair.ca/ in reply to JaretManuel #
@joxley I'd love to know what a #hashtag is, I'm new to The Twitter perhaps you can explain the Mobile Intertubes in reply to joxley #
Wheels down. Anyone around for lunch in Montreal? Heading to Opus Hotel (@ Porter Montreal Gate 7) http://4sq.com/be5PYp #
RT @jrodgers This needs to be talked about at #can30 RT @newsycombinator: Canadian DMCA Bill Within Six Weeks http://bit.ly/d8t9ky #
RT @startupCFO Saas Conversion: Which Metrics Matter? http://bit.ly/bUYtEZ #startup #prodmgmt #
In a cab heading to @opusmontreal before #scmtl anyone around for lunch? (Flight delays and weather can suck it) #startup #montreal #
#scmtl very swanky room @opusmontreal http://post.ly/f33I now to find lunch #
I'm at Société des arts technologiques w/ @missrogue. http://4sq.com/a0rRh9 #
Late night Chinese food w/ startups geeks @missrogue @danmartell @robin_Ahn @jonosapien @ptelio @davemcclure #scmtl #

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Week in Review – 2010-04-30

New job post: User Experience Copywriter / Research In Motion / Mississauga, ON, Canada: Research In Motion/Missis… http://bit.ly/dvUYGP #
In MSSP with @justaim4success in Meadowvale #microsoft #
New job post: DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER / ASTRAL MEDIA RADIO / HAMILTON, ON, Canada: ASTRAL MEDIA RADIO/HAMILTON, O… http://bit.ly/9l5tZY #
@rhh I don't endorse any of the jobs posted on http://jobs.davidcrow.ca/ BUT I LIKE WHEN THEY SHOUT AT ME #capitalization in reply to rhh #
@TiffenyC happy to help sorry to fix and run we could have chatted #f1 and shanghai #<3ageek in reply to TiffenyC #
@TiffenyC historically Ferrari or McLaren and I'm loving Hamilton's aggressive driving in 2010 in reply to TiffenyC #
RT @bpm140 Great post on "How Mint.com Acquired 1.5M+ Users" http://bit.ly/beKLrL #
I want to commission a car RT @uurf #Autoblog Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa unveiled at Villa D'Este http://bit.ly/9wfpRB Drül #
Multiplatform app stores reach beyond smart phones http://bit.ly/cN4dju #
New job post: IT Administrator / Zerofootprint Software Inc. / Toronto, ON, Canada: Zerofootprint Software Inc./To… http://bit.ly/bks3ZM #
RT @fredwilson: the launch of @indexseed is yet another indication that seed is where it's at in web investing http://bit.ly/bBMhZZ #
RT @AdamSchwabe: Remember Tyler Thompson's mock design for the Delta boarding pass? A few others http://bit.ly/crmq7H #infodesign #
When all else fails, #RTFM #
New job post: DIGITAL SALES MANAGER / Astral Media Radio / Kelowna, BC, Canada: Astral Media Radio/Kelowna, BC, Ca… http://bit.ly/dgoEBo #
@fuzzz if I'm your example of #manlyman you may need to revisit in reply to fuzzz #
The requirement for distributed meetings is that everyone should be required to dialin #meeting #fail #
At #mentormonday with Bridgescale Partners (@ Granite Club) http://4sq.com/aRfimc #
RT @MSSurface Need training on design and development for Microsoft Surface? Get it now. http://bit.ly/9lNLmI #Microsoft #Surface #
@aprildunford WTH is the "startup blogger mafia"? and can we start doing shakedowns #officespace style in reply to aprildunford #
Lessons Learned from @dannyrobinson about @bootuplabs contraction http://blog.bootuplabs.com/2010/04/21/i-made-mistakes-i-was-wrong-lessons #
@jlax @jaygoldman I'm in for #custom #whiskey in reply to jlax #
RT @startupnorth: New blog post: Digital Puck and Mentor Mondays http://bit.ly/abulfA #startup #mentors #
Owned a few of these machines http://bit.ly/a105jA wondering if the stock would be worth the same if I hadn't bought them #
Thanks to @suziedingwall for hosting @bridgescale Mentor Monday great forum for later stage companies http://bit.ly/abulfA #
RT @jldavid: What Start-Ups Can Teach Big Companies http://nyti.ms/aK7Cuy #leanstartup #
New job post: Interaction Designer / Research In Motion / Mississauga or Ottawa, ON, Canada: Research In Motion/Mi… http://bit.ly/9eaet8 #
@RicksterCDN the great thing about YOT is that you're not 45 minutes from Meadowvale and no one expects you to show up #mobileemployee in reply to RicksterCDN #
@duncanmy read 2.03 http://bit.ly/blNPLF w/ Laurie Anderson subscription started Guerrillas in the Myst http://bit.ly/b8ZE0d Wired 2.08 #
New job post: DIGITAL SALES MANAGER / Astral Media Radio / St. Catharines, ON, Canada: Astral Media Radio/St. Cath… http://bit.ly/aAtbND #
Asking @myoptometrist if you can get me a prescription pair of 3D glasses for movies http://bit.ly/bHahF0 #
New job post: DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER / Astral Media Radio / Fredericton, NB, Canada: Astral Media Radio/Frederic… http://bit.ly/cR9Pvc #
New job post: DIGITAL SALES MANAGER / Astral Media Radio / Fredericton, NB, Canada: Astral Media Radio/Fredericton… http://bit.ly/cazKTI #
@bwat ack, not making @startupdrinksca tonight – I'm responsible for putting the kids to bed tonight, it's a great night #
RT @peterfenton: worth reading @newrelic post if you build/invest in web apps: http://twt.tl/awv9oIW buy software not sales reps #
New job post: VISUAL / INTERACTION DESIGNER / MetroMarks Global / Toronto, ON, Canada: MetroMarks Global/Toronto, … http://bit.ly/drF5vu #
New job post: Professor New Media Web Design / Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology / Wellend, ON, Canad… http://bit.ly/djyRUP #
Toronto developers (rubyists if you will) 2nd Annual Ruby Job Fair on May 30 http://bit.ly/9Qqxxg hosted by @unspace /cc: @accordionguy #
OMG Ruby Pub Nite BBQ with @peteforde location @unspace details http://bit.ly/cycBoC May 30, 4-9pm #toronto #social #omgrpnbbq #
tough call… @thewebbyawards Web services and applications with @dropbox @99designs @tumblr & local Toronto fav @fonolo #startups #vote #
RT @spelton @grazen: A Rant on the Venture Capital Industy in Canada, Government Subsidies and RIM http://bit.ly/dCSsus $$ #
Keep reading "Canadian VC oligarchy" first by @markrmcqueen and now @caseridge #
RT @maryjofoley: Microsoft signs agreement to contribute to Joomla open-source project: http://bit.ly/b78IDT /cc @joshholmes #
@KristaNapier I'll be heading over to @startupdrinksca at Grace O'Malley's on Duncan St after 7pm /cc @bwat in reply to KristaNapier #
Finally on my way to see @bwat @spelton @kristaNapier and other @startupdrinksca at Granuaile #gooddad #
I'm at Dr. Kristin Heeney (25 Brant St, Adelaide St E, Toronto). http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
Meeting with @jwakeam (@ Microsoft Canada) http://4sq.com/5isWvZ #
RT @chrisarsenault: Startup CEOs MUST have the co-founder DNA RT @bhorowitz Why Prefer Founding CEO http://bit.ly/c2Bh8o #
great book #mustread RT @rayluk: Just received 2 copies of "Business Model Generation" http://bit.ly/OzZh0 @Business_Design #bmgen #

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Week in Review – 2010-04-23

Mmmmmm, http://www.giordanobros.com/ modeled after http://www.primantibrothers.com/ apparently theres one in Toronto /cc @uurf #
I'm at Ryerson Digital Media Zone (DMZ) (10 Dundas St East, Suite 502, Yonge St, Toronto). http://4sq.com/8cUo3N #
New job post: Senior Web Integrator / Hibe Inc. / Montreal, QC, Canada: Hibe Inc./Montreal, QC, CanadaHibe is seek… http://bit.ly/aCVziz #
Awesome day of meetings booked solidly from 10am til now (and I found a manhattan at the last one) #startups #
Fun story about cookies and internet traction @opensrs http://www.opensrs.com/blog/2010/04/our-celebration-cookie-went-to-ebay-auction-and- #
@RyanEmberley my last one was with someone thatg was all compliments and paid for drinks #work in reply to RyanEmberley #
I'm at Brownies Downtown (275 King St E, Hamilton). http://4sq.com/9JmJR6 #
At the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service event at @Marsdd (@ MaRS) http://4sq.com/5TXvWX #
RT @CVCACanada More US$ into CDN deals: Calgary based @Tynt closes $8M in financing w Panorama Greycroft @iNovia http://bit.ly/8WWpBE #
LOL that's some good stuff RT @andywalker: This a geek joke: iPhone vs. Android: http://bit.ly/akMcIJ (via @GemmaCocker) #
#mustread (or re-read) Crossing the Chasm and checking out @rww's updated thoughts http://bit.ly/cz3Pk4 #marketing #startups #
Should startups outsource product development? http://tcrn.ch/cHK4zn by @vwadhwa on @techcrunch #
Why do Canadian companies assume that they don't have competitors? Acknowledge reality, map them, understand them, learn from them #pitches #
RT @xtremelabs Toronto BlackBerry Developer's Group First Meeting out our offices (4/21): http://bit.ly/d2ksj1 #
Third time Moore's Crossing the Chasm & http://startup-marketing.com/ @seanellis who is speaking http://bit.ly/bQf6TJ has been mentioned #
Healthcare startup mentor Dr. John Halmaka http://bit.ly/br4aKn #mustread #
@dondodge thought you'd like to time travel, Mike Grandinetti is talking about Bowstreet & difference of fund raising vs. strategic clarity #
Mike Grandinetti talking about the Paypal Mafia & Google angel investors and Angel Groups #dfait #
@bindik nice shout out from @davidavdavid about @huddle & @bizspark and enabling #startups #
IE9 Preview http://post.ly/bbqF #
Checking out IE9 Preview http://bit.ly/azNQMX get it at http://bit.ly/ckqSGJ #
@bindik no URL @davidavdavid is doing it in the flesh with #DFAIT as part of the http://bit.ly/aJqwTP in reply to bindik #
New job post: Perl and PHP Programmer / Confidential / Toronto, ON, Canada: Confidential/Toronto, ON, CanadaAre yo… http://bit.ly/cpN8pM #
OH @LaunchSV "Why isn't the business development person part of the founding team?" #DFAIT #startups #toronto #
OH @mikegrand1 "It's endemic in all of the startup clusters we've seen in Canada, this lack of biz dev/marketing is cultural" #startups #
New job post: Systems Build Manager / Client of Grossman Dorland Recruitment / Toronto, ON, Canada: Client of Gros… http://bit.ly/dDemed #
New job post: Android Developer / Polar Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Polar Mobile/Toronto, ON, CanadaPolar is loo… http://bit.ly/d5l17k #
New job post: Server-Side Developer (Python) / Polar Mobile / Toronto, ON, Canada: Polar Mobile/Toronto, ON, Canad… http://bit.ly/9S0MAD #
RT @chrisarsenault @rickoco: Win $5K in seed funds this weekend at Startup Boot Camp http://bit.ly/7E52y #ottawa #
@smack416 @amritamathur companies are pending with @jonasbrandon event details http://bit.ly/di24ml with @startupnorth #
People seem to think that travel time = 0; downtown to meadowvale does not happen in 0 minutes this is not Star Trek #
@Rickster_CDN is there a plugin/tool for Outlook that automatically add travel time to all meetings? #office2010 in reply to Rickster_CDN #
@meic board meeting (@ Ontario College of Art and Design) http://4sq.com/4EBo8Y #
@opusmontreal looks like I'll be joining you after all I'll bring my @fluevog and try to fit in with the Porters #scmtl6 #
@OpusMontreal it required justification and a $9 differential from approved corp rate – sadly only 1 night May 6 in reply to OpusMontreal #
it's by @lilich and team launched at #F8 RT @josephdee: Microsoft launches: http://bit.ly/cRkziv. Welcome to the party guys #
biggest telco on the planet RT @chrisarsenault: Skype By the Numbers: It’s Really Big http://wp.me/p4P8c-tM4 from @gigaom #
@stephip on hold until the fall in reply to stephip #
RT @andywalker: Dell Lightning leaks out – early look at Windows 7 Phone: – Yowza! http://bit.ly/922wid #
RT @MarkRuddock: I Think Facebook Just Seized Control Of The Internet http://bit.ly/9KzdxW #mustread #
Just arrived nanny interview time… (@ Dr. Kristin Heeney) http://4sq.com/ar8Kre #
New job post: Graphic User Interface Designer / SMART Technologies / Calgary, AB, Canada: SMART Technologies/Calga… http://bit.ly/aIJ8ri #
Please donate and help 2 friends @remarkk http://bit.ly/MarksBikeRally and @dossip http://bit.ly/9jsc1t #payitforward #
New job post: Web Developers / Astral Media / Toronto, ON, Canada: Astral Media/Toronto, ON, CanadaAstral Media br… http://bit.ly/acTNFu #

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