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Boyd Neil

Social media practice leader at a large communications consultancy: Passionate about ideas and the impact of social media on discourse and advocacy. Read my blog please (www.boydneil.com).

The epicenters of social media crises.

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André Kertész, Le Chartier du Quartier Latin, Paris nd [orig. caption: Ady déjeunait souvent ici, le Chartier du Quartier Latin qui a gardé son caractère 1900]

From an article in The Mark by Rebecca MacKinnon on 'Internet Freedom and the Erosion of Democracy' My question is: Are the police becoming more brutal or are we just seeing more of it because of the social web?

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews still intends to ram his unpopular warrantless online spying bill through Parliament. But thanks to you, the video we launched to push back is starting to go viral, with 10,000+ views yesterday alone. Watch it at openmedia.ca/stand and share it with everyone you know—the more we share and educate those around us, the louder our voices will be in Parliament. #privacy #digitaleconomy #cdnpoli

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The most interesting character in Game of Thrones

Victoria Day fireworks in Toronto, via Flickr (photo by Richard Gottardo)

by Richard Gottardo

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A look at content marketing (although the two words together 'content' and 'marketing' already lead you in the wrong direction.

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Fish mural on Queen St. West . . . looking for a new home.

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Study says drinking regular or decaf coffee may help you live longer . . . I'm aiming for 100.

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Social network usage infographic . . thanks to @communicable

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Oregano brussel sprouts . . . love those little cabbages and great for heart health as well.

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Should your Business be on Pinterest?

la maison de hansi musee boutique

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The Rancilio Silvia . . . best home espresso machine I've owned.

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The source is Facebook . . . so let's dive deeply into the data before taking it at face value.

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'Cartoon' may be the wrong word . . . but moving it is. (Posted on Michael O'Connor Clarke's Facebook Wall)

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From Pinterest to Purchase - Vision Critical research in collaboration with Emily Carr University looks at the relationship between pinning and purchase on the social network Pinterest.

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Linda Hervieux's photo of the Canal St. Martin in Paris

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How I feel after a morning cappuccino.

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I love the caramel colour of a good crema

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How many people know Toronto looks like this?

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Just started this satire. Lionel Shriver is a nom de plume by the way.

From Fast Company

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Rob always gets it right, but this cartoon is perfect . . .Pinterest for dummies.

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Marilyn Kay Triskele Consulting Yeah. You've got to create a board first.

Not Paris . . . Rue Verrerie, Dijon, France . . . but I will be there this summer.

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Why not?

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Rob Cottingham "You've got the brains, I've got the bots, let's raise lots of money."

As a super-organized Virgo, I'm way ahead of this. But for others . . . here you go.

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Weeds season eight is coming up this summer.

by SHOWTIME

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Lovely website . . . even if I couldn't care less about fashion trends.

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Good basic summary of social analytics.

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I'm afraid I do this too . . . Is it because I am a Virgo?

It's April 23, Shakespeare Day!

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At least one of my teams is playing with confidence: Newcastle 3 - Stoke City 0

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I just started this novel, and it is truly exceptional. The writing is lyrical, precise and evocative. (Nice cover as well.)

Do not disturb . . . thanks Doug Walker for the pin.

Not only a solid and clear infographic but also a message that is important. (Hat tip to my colleague Brendan Hodgson for pointing me to this.)

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Gotta love Mr. Marley

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The trials of the digital strategist.

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Lentil Cakes with Basil Pesto, Wilted Greens and Lemon Zucchini Fries by roostblog #Lentils #Zucchini #Basil #roostblog . . . love lentils.

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Samuel Beckett in a Paris cafe.

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A wonderful drama starring Idris Elba (Stringer Bell from Wired)

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Now that's my kind of beer.

Great electroacoustic sound.

The Postal Service

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Who cares if the infographic is hard to read . . . the facts are such fun for Dexter lovers.

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Many memories of book readings in Shakespeare and Company

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Ms MacKinnon's book is a warning about the threat of conscious and/or inadvertent degradation of Internet freedom.

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