Media and Tech
- @IanCapstick points us towards a talk by Scott Thomas about designing the Obama campaign (or, as Thomas says, “building an airplane in flight”). [the99percent]
- CBCycles! The CBC okays the use of bicycling to cover local stories. [Inside The CBC]
- From @IanCapstick: Jim Joyce, the umpire who cost Armando Gallarraga a perfect game, makes a classy apology. As one commenter put it, “This guy ought to start a training program for oil company execs, politicians, unfaithful celebrities, etc.” [37 Signals]
- Just in time for the MediaStyle’s new brain-shrinking iPad, @JacksonCouse shares this article on how gadgets change the way we process data. [NY Times]
- Natalie MacLean, a wine writer in Ottawa, just launched her very own free “personal sommelier” wine app. Watch out, Vaynerchuk! [Natalie MacLean]
Your Weekly Inspiration
- @JacksonCouse found this guide on building an email marketing list that actually works. [Business Insider]
- Shufti Magazine out-styles the universe with their look book/fashion film Storia D’amore. Welcome to summer, everyone. [Vimeo]
Fashion
- Huh? IPad cases can’t be fashion? That sounds like someone who doesn’t have an iPad. After some deliberation (and some disappointment at Apple’s official offerings), MediaStyle went with this classic Etsy offering. [Byrd & Belle]
- Andrew Coyne recommended this classy little case, inspired by moleskines. [DODOcase]
Ottawa Events
- A Lansdowne greenspace design winner has been chosen. Celebrate by heading to City Hall and sounding off about the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group proposal on display. [CBC]
- I’ll be out of town, so party extra hard for me at the 3rd annual Gaga Weekend. Support local rock and roll! Full schedule [here].
Banner photo courtesy Paul (dex)
