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Earth Hour: I will if you will!
No question, this seemingly endless winter has taken a toll. The mountains of snow, five inches of ice glued to car windshields, salt stains on new pants, and wet socks have all pushed us to our breaking point. But it could be worse. Imagine the last four months without the soothing hot showers and gas fireplaces we use to take the edge off winter's chill. Not fun, right? Well, these comforts come with a cost heftier than our winter snow. Read More:
Free Speech vs. Mean Speech 
One morning last week on CBC Radio Metro Morning, Matt Galloway and Jesse Hirsh (tech columnist), reflected on the recent retirement of Canadian tennis pro, Rebecca Marino. The announcement came as a shock to fans but after an on-going battle with depression, Marino is throwing in her racquet. Her decision to walk away from the sport she loved, she said, was fueled by negative comments she received online.
Why didn’t she simply shut down her computer to avoid the negative scuff you ask? Well, social media is an integral part of how we, as people, interact and communicate. For aspiring athletes like Marino, social media is a career essential according to Hirsh, and a necessary tool for build a fan base.
Incidents like this are all too common in the 21st century and they shine a light on the impact of social media. Social media has become an invaluable tool in our professional world, but in spite of its brilliance I often wonder; where is the line that separates free speech from mean speech?
- See more at: http://www.flyingcamel.com/blog.html#sthash.1MWeS2ci.dpuf One morning last week on CBC Radio Metro Morning, Matt Galloway and Jesse Hirsh (tech columnist), reflected on the recent retirement of Canadian tennis pro, Rebecca Marino. The announcement came as a shock to fans but after an on-going battle with depression, Marino is throwing in her racquet. Her decision to walk away from the sport she loved, she said, was fueled by negative comments she received online. Read More:
One morning last week on CBC Radio Metro Morning, Matt Galloway and Jesse Hirsh (tech columnist), reflected on the recent retirement of Canadian tennis pro, Rebecca Marino. The announcement came as a shock to fans but after an on-going battle with depression, Marino is throwing in her racquet. Her decision to walk away from the sport she loved, she said, was fueled by negative comments she received online.
Why didn’t she simply shut down her computer to avoid the negative scuff you ask? Well, social media is an integral part of how we, as people, interact and communicate. For aspiring athletes like Marino, social media is a career essential according to Hirsh, and a necessary tool for build a fan base.
Incidents like this are all too common in the 21st century and they shine a light on the impact of social media. Social media has become an invaluable tool in our professional world, but in spite of its brilliance I often wonder; where is the line that separates free speech from mean speech?
- See more at: http://www.flyingcamel.com/blog.html#sthash.1MWeS2ci.dpuf
One morning last week on CBC Radio Metro Morning, Matt Galloway and Jesse Hirsh (tech columnist), reflected on the recent retirement of Canadian tennis pro, Rebecca Marino. The announcement came as a shock to fans but after an on-going battle with depression, Marino is throwing in her racquet. Her decision to walk away from the sport she loved, she said, was fueled by negative comments she received online.
Why didn’t she simply shut down her computer to avoid the negative scuff you ask? Well, social media is an integral part of how we, as people, interact and communicate. For aspiring athletes like Marino, social media is a career essential according to Hirsh, and a necessary tool for build a fan base.
Incidents like this are all too common in the 21st century and they shine a light on the impact of social media. Social media has become an invaluable tool in our professional world, but in spite of its brilliance I often wonder; where is the line that separates free speech from mean speech?
- See more at: http://www.flyingcamel.com/blog.html#sthash.1MWeS2ci.dpuf 
THIS JUST IN:
KBIS, North America's premier showcase of what's new and noteworthy in the Kitchen and Bath industry, has announced its new PR and marketing affiliation for KBIS 2013. For the first time in KBIS history, a hybridized agency collaborative will lead all marketing and communications efforts.
At Flying Camel, we are thrilled to announce that we have joined forces with O'Reilly-DePalma in Atlanta, GA and Chicago,IL, White Good in Lancaster, PA and Modenus in Orlando, FL and London, UK to shake things up at KBIS 2013 in New Orleans, April 19th-21st.
The theme of this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is EVOLVE, which we think speaks perfectly to the new direction of the show: as the Kitchen and Bath industry grows and adapts to the needs of today's consumer, so must KBIS. The KBIS brand has a legacy of innovation and creativity and it is our collective intention to bring about the next level of interactivity and connectivity to show attendees and participants.
We are excited to be a part of such an energetic and talented team. Stay tuned for the lastest news from KBIS 2013!
There's A Group For That?
I remarked to a co-worker recently that there seems to be an organization or association for anything and everything these days. And today I was listening to the CBC, I know, how cultured am I? Truth is, CFNY wasn’t playing anything I liked. But I digress. So, as I was listening to the radio, they were discussing how a group in Calgary started Bow Tie Thursdays.
Founded by a trio of Albertans in the oil and gas industry, this social and philanthropic organization encourages bow tie lovers, both men and women, to rock a bow tie on the first Thursday of every month. Don’t think the fashionable festivities end here. Bow tie enthusiasts are encouraged to gather for breakfast or lunch and meet after work to share stores and yes, drink scotch. Even high-end retailer Harry Rosen came on board as a sponsor, hosting quarterly Bow Tie Thursday party’s (even Hugo Boss has participated!). Read more
$7 million Disaster or Genius? Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much money you throw at a bad idea it’s still a bad idea. As one of my former Creative Directors would say, “A polished turd is still a turd”. That sentiment can certainly be applied to the new television ad by Chanel starring the talented (though, not in this spot) Brad Pitt. Read more
Social Media Storm Coverage 
If you’re like us, you’re glued to the media coverage of Hurricane Sandy; the world is holding their breath to see how the Eastern coastline and population will fare as this epic storm threatens widespread power blackouts, unprecedented storm surges and record damages. Read more
Don't Hate the Font Recognize these? A recent Mashable post sullied some of the most recognizable logos in the world by reinterpreting them with Comic Sans font. There's no doubt that Comic Sans is the most hated font. So, this got me to thinking, what would it look like if I gave some top Canadian logos the same treatment? Read more
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