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Re: http://canadianoutages.com/status/koodo

AppleGazin — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:45:32 -0000

back up 1:38pm MT

Re: #172: Confessions of a Podcast Host – Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque

AppleGazin — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:49:34 -0000

Thank you Jock. We had quite a few more but only time to share a few. Maybe more on another episode. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Toastmasters Podcast #100: Mohammed Qahtani—2015 World Champion of Public Speaking

AppleGazin — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:04:47 -0000

Yes, we were glad to get a hold of him. After his win he was very busier than ever, The best we could do was get him between flights!

Re: #158: Creating Interesting Podcast Content: Part 2 – Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque

AppleGazin — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:02:42 -0000

Thanks for your suggestion (sorry just saw this) . The idea behind the fishing was to illustrate various versions of the why and how you can appeal to many audience...but point taken! Thanks.

Re: Roku Introduces the Press Paws Remote

AppleGazin — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:23:53 -0000

They must have forgotten to tell you... I got the same release (In Canada) and it was in the subject line. Regardless, I think it's a good one! :)

Re: Roku Introduces the Press Paws Remote

AppleGazin — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:19:49 -0000

it was actually under embargo until 4/1

Re: I Can Take It

AppleGazin — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:40:57 -0000

Feedback is not criticism. I will offer feedback (and will to accept it too), but not criticism. Criticism implies negative. I might have used a more appropriate title for this article. Constructive criticism is even more confusing. As Mark Sanborn says Constructive is building up; Criticism is knocking down. Why would you do that?

Re: Disable a WordPress Plugin Without Access to Your Admin Area

AppleGazin — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 22:04:10 -0000

Thank You. Akismet update blew up on me and renaming it saved my bacon.

Re: Send Large & Big Files or Attachments in Gmail via Google Drive (10 GB)

AppleGazin — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:08:27 -0000

I don't think people should be sending large attachments at all. All it does it bloat systems and sometimes makes it inconvenient especially when retrieving on a mobile device not to mention the data it wastes join someone's plan if Wi-Fi is not available. There are so many free or low cost options that there really is no excuse, unless it's in an emergency when they need it at that moment and no other options are available.

Re: 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Using Hashtags

AppleGazin — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:16:59 -0000

Good Advice. My thoughts. If you use a # hashtags for an event, put to out there ahead of time and make sure all your peeps are consistent. For example if your hashtag for an annual event is #beer, make sure that everyone uses #beer, not #beerevent, #beer15 or #beer2015 etc... The other thing to keep in mins is that if it's too long it eats up a lot of the valuable 140 characters.

Re: Media Monday Edmonton: Update #169

AppleGazin — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:17:28 -0000

Superb recap as usual. Thanks Mack.

Re: 12 Things I Learned When I Started Running

AppleGazin — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:12:34 -0000

Good advice, thank you. I started walking and it's made a huge difference to the way I feel. I use the Runtastic Orbit to keep track and help keep me motivated. In fact I've done 57 days in a row, something I've never done before. @gadgetgreg

Re: 3 Tips to Be a Pro Podcaster

AppleGazin — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 13:18:58 -0000

Editing is critical. No editing might be "real," but not professional. Sometimes removing unwanted noise or a few less than flattering statements or words can make a difference between someone listening or hitting next.

Re: 10 Tips and Tricks to Learn Any Language - Babbel.com

AppleGazin — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:06:03 -0000

Diving in is good! Immersing yourself in it is great!

Re: What I Learned From 105 HARO Responses

AppleGazin — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:13:24 -0000

Thanks Joshua. I also want to point out that I did appreciate your inclusion of what good answers would look like. Cheers!

Re: What I Learned From 105 HARO Responses

AppleGazin — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:06:40 -0000

Great insight, not only for writers and marketing professionals, but for anyone who has ever been interviewed for ANY purpose.

Sometimes a Yes/No question or any closed question is just that. I suggest to anyone who responds to these types of requests is that they read and then reread what's being asked...not just "scan(glance over) and reply" which I know many people do. My only suggestion is the point about follow up. I'd make sure I let people know what that process is up front so they know what to expect. Thanks.

Re: Edmonton Notes for 7/26/2015

AppleGazin — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:33:22 -0000

Thanks for the update Mack! I always learn something new! @mastermaq

Re: Alberta Election: There are so many reasons NOT to vote

AppleGazin — Sun, 03 May 2015 16:59:54 -0000

"Fact of the matter?" - So cliche! No time to vote? Boo hoo hoo. I'm busy too - particularly this coming Tuesday. That said, I've already voted. That's why they have advance polling. No lineups, no delays. There was only one other person there in a big huge auditorium. Maybe take one less trip to Timmies for that double-double. That might give you the time you need.

Re: Monitor your jumps with VERT wearable

AppleGazin — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:13:44 -0000

Vert for iPhone is free; Vert Coach is $99.99

Re: 5 Tips for Communicating Complex Subjects

AppleGazin — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 13:23:08 -0000

Thanks for the tips. I like to use analogies or examples that the audience can relate to. I remember taking a calculus course years ago and I vaguely recall some math concept which i didn't fully grasp until my economics teacher explained it as Price elasticity. The term itself didn't connect, but the analogy of the change in demand when prices change really hit home when he used the example of bread and steak. As the price of steak rose, demand would drop, but as the price of bread rose, demand more or less stayed the same.

Re: Edmonton Public Library (EPL) continues to write the book on innovation

AppleGazin — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:05:22 -0000

I learned something new today! Thanks for the informative post, Mack!

Re: Journalists Want PR Pros to Step Up Their Pitch Game

AppleGazin — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:38:28 -0000

As a freelancer and regular contributor to Canoe.ca, G4TV.ca and Troy Media, I do some really great and useful pitches, but also some that make me pull my hair out.

I do agree with not always getting the right media. As The GadgetGuy.ca When I want a detailed zoomed in photo of a gadget, I get tiny low res embedded lifestyle pics where it's hard to see the actual product or useless when cropped out.

Some pitches arrive in my inbox with a bunch of zipped 5-10MB pics which I prefer not have to spend the time opening on my iPhone. Haven't they heard of Dropbox or even better sending a link?

Pics aside, I also get pitches for in-person interviews. People assume I'm in city where the head office is when in fact, I'm 2,000 miles away and what's worse, sometimes I just get teasers, but to know more I have to set up a time to speak with the CEO.

My readers like to know when a gadget is going to be available, where and how much. Something that is often missing and I have to go and chase down.

With that said there are some really great PR Pros out there. They understand your beat, know when to e-mail/phone and even go out of their way to connect even if you are in a different time zone and whether it’s 11PM on a Friday night or Sunday
afternoon.

Re: Sharp Canada Exits Consumer TV

AppleGazin — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:09:56 -0000

Sad day. I have one too I bought about 18 months ago and really like it.

Re: 6 hands-on first takes on Apple’s sexy new MacBook with Retina display

AppleGazin — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:28:14 -0000

Apple's new 12" notebook is certainly a sweet package. However, please note that it's not a MacBook Pro nor a MacBook Air, it's a MacBook. Also it features the new "haptic" trackpad, not hepatic unless it has a liver.

Re: Apple Watch pricing: Sport $449, Collection $699, Edition $13,000 in Canada

AppleGazin — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:52:21 -0000

no prob. easy to happen especially with so many options and multiple currencies.