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Re: Giveaway | Masters of Sex on CraveTV + We-Vibe

Sameer Vasta — Sun, 24 May 2015 10:58:52 -0000

Oh, this is a great giveaway! We're huge fans of Masters of Sex, and have been looking at purchasing the We-Vibe 4 too! Excellent timing. Keeping my fingers crossed. ;)

Re: Because Toys For Men Deserve Some Love Too

Sameer Vasta — Sat, 10 May 2014 09:38:02 -0000

A male review! Look at that — was wondering when that might pop up on this blog. Just a note, when I read this: "I think most men would be or are content with regular masturbation." While that might be correct, there's a whole lot that many men are missing if they are not experimenting with toys for personal or mutual pleasure. Just as a very basic place to start, I'd check out Tenga — they are making accessible, discreet, pretty good sex toys for men, and are a good launching point for all kinds of other good stuff. There's a whole world of pleasure out there. :)

Re: Destroy All Monsters: We Are Not True Detectives

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:45:35 -0000

Related, perhaps? http://thedissolve.com/feat...

Re: Counting Innovation: September 2013

Sameer Vasta — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:46:26 -0000

If you do decide to do any follow-ups on this one, let me know! If you find any fun trends worldwide or in other sectors, share the info and I'll post it here. Thanks!

Re: Open data speed dating

Sameer Vasta — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:44:53 -0000

Thanks Kayla! There have been a few data speed dating sessions in Toronto recently, most notably this past Friday at Open Data Day! You can learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e...

Re: Data for a better basketball team

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:36:47 -0000

Hi Bo4 — while some more details (i.e., actual player names) would have been great, I think that there are some competitive implications with disclosing that kind of information, especially during the season. I know I'll definitely be looking for more information about all of these analytics as the systems get better.
Thanks for the comment! If we hear anything more from the team, we'll be sure to share it.

Re: CONTEST: Win a Lelo IDA™ Couples Massager

Sameer Vasta — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 09:25:10 -0000

This is a great contest, Samantha! I love reading stories of how people give to others on this time of year — I'll be coming back to this thread often.
As for me, I have a few rituals for the holidays. Every year, I buy about 20 Tim Horton's gift cards (for $5 a piece) and hand them out to homeless people before Christmas. It's not much, but I hope it helps a little.
I also usually spend an evening at the mall (I know, the horror!) helping people carry their bags to the car. There are a whole lot of people who want to buy gifts but don't have the capacity to carry so many bags, for various reasons.
Finally — on new year's day, every year, I go to a local police station and a local fire station with cookies and hot cocoa. I used to bake my own, but for safety concerns now I just buy a box of cookies and take a Starbucks order. :)
In each case, I hope I bring a smile to someone's day.
Can't wait to hear all about what others do! I love being inspired by the goodness of others.

Re: Style Girlfriend Girl Talk: An Argument for Investing in Your Wardrobe

Sameer Vasta — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 11:04:51 -0000

Haha — good point. It's this pair here: http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/...

Shinier in the photos than it is in real life, but still eye-catching. :)

Re: Style Girlfriend Girl Talk: An Argument for Investing in Your Wardrobe

Sameer Vasta — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:50:25 -0000

In hindsight, it makes sense that my first wardrobe splurge should have been a made-to-measure suit, but it wasn't. I've always been an accessories man, so the first real things I treated myself to were nice watches, nice cufflinks, custom-made briefcases, handmade bowties. My most recent splurge (aside from the new suit I'm getting next week) was a pair of really affordable Ted Baker shoes in a color I've never seen before. Sure, I can't wear them with everything, but when I wear them, I feel like a million bucks. And so many strangers stop me on the street to remark on them, so they were worth every penny I spent.

Re: Reader Mailbag: Finding a Tailor, Fall Coats, and Suiting Up in LA

Sameer Vasta — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:27:19 -0000

My tailor asks really great questions, like: what shoes will you be wearing with these trousers? What kind of watch with that shirt or jacket? Questions like that help them make sure the fit is perfect for not just your body, but the way you use your clothes too.

Re: Reader Mailbag: Finding a Tailor, Fall Coats, and Suiting Up in LA

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:56:29 -0000

Test piece is crucial: take in a pair of cheap trousers and see how they treat you, how they measure, what kinds of questions they ask you. It's a good indication of how they'll treat you and measure you once you bring in some other types of clothing. Great advice.

Re: Reader Mailbag: Finding a Tailor, Fall Coats, and Suiting Up in LA

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:55:26 -0000

My easy word of advice around tailoring: talk to strangers. I get all my clothes tailored and have had at least a dozen people (strangers, on the street) ask me where I get my tailoring done. Most of them, when I tell them, will say something like, "oh, I asked a few other people and they all said the same person" — multiple recommendations are a good sign.

Moral of story: if someone you see has impeccable tailoring, ask them where they got it, even if you don't know them. They'll be flattered, and you'll get some good insight. And who knows — you might even make a new friend.

Re: Review & Giveaway | Three Months of Pleasure From Lucky Bloke

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:02:43 -0000

Yup, consider me in for this one.

Re: Hacking Health: In photos

Sameer Vasta — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:58:31 -0000

Hey Tim — I'd check out http://www.hackinghealth.ca and contact them there. They'd love to have the CMA involved, I'm sure. I'll let the organizers here to expect an email from you.

Re: Why I’m Joining Kanetix

Sameer Vasta — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 09:58:49 -0000

Congratulations! Kanetix is lucky to have you — can't wait to hear all about your new adventures.

Re: Skinny Dip Turns Four!

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:35:29 -0000

Congratulations! I'm happy to have been reading for most of those four years, and look forward to many more!

Re: Are we headed toward an “accelerator bubble”?: A call for impact measurement | Blog | Social Finance

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:19:18 -0000

Sorry it took me a while to get back to you — been out of the country. Will definitely email today and get you in touch with Helen, who led our accelerator research. Thanks for reaching out.

Re: Summer Livin’ in Linen

Sameer Vasta — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:33:00 -0000

My linen suit gets lots of use in the summer. The secrets are to keep it well stored so it doesn't get creased too much, to accessorize (ties, squares, belts) it well so that it always has some pop, and to wear it like you belong in that suit. A little bit of confidence, and people will ask where they can get their own.

Re: Style Girlfriend’s Portavi Packing Session: A Two-Week Trip in One Carry-on? Yep, It’s Possible

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:56:21 -0000

Oh, thanks for the tip about The Launderess! Hadn't heard of them before, but will definitely be ordering soon. Thank you!

Re: Style Girlfriend’s Portavi Packing Session: A Two-Week Trip in One Carry-on? Yep, It’s Possible

Sameer Vasta — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:39:46 -0000

What a great idea for a company! I'll have to check it out. As someone that does a lot of business travel, I've never taken anything more than a carry-on for a trip, including several month-long trips to Europe. Once you learn how to bundle and layer and hand-wash and hang-dry, you learn you really don't need much to get around.

Re: A visual tour of Canada’s startup accelerator landscape

Sameer Vasta — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:39:07 -0000

Thanks Chris — the "alternative accelerator model" might be an interesting stream of discussion to bring up with the panel at the launch event. Will you be attending? http://www.marsdd.com/event...

Re: Public Works: Opening Up Our Data

Sameer Vasta — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:52:03 -0000

Thanks for the shout out, Patrick! We at MaRS are really excited to be working with the PSOD and have a team here, Data Catalyst, that's looking to help people with big ideas use data to create innovative companies and businesses. If anyone reading this has thoughts on how open data can help create civic innovation, we'd love to work with you! http://datacatalyst.marsdd.com

Re: Five questions to ask before joining an accelerator

Sameer Vasta — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:52:12 -0000

Thanks Mary! We're having a panel discussion to launch the report on June 20, and we'd love to have you there if you're available: http://www.marsdd.com/event...

Re: Five questions to ask before joining an accelerator

Sameer Vasta — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:23 -0000

Thanks Mary! We're having a panel discussion to launch the report on June 20, and we'd love for you to attend if you're around. Feel free to spread the news! http://www.marsdd.com/event...

Re: I'm a Jinius!

Sameer Vasta — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:36:16 -0000

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you both.