Hi! I'm Andy. I do stuff on the web, co-organize the Toronto WordPress Group, and work on a big gaming site called GTANet. This blog is my home on the web, where I'm sharing ideas, links, and other neat things. More info here!
February 4, 2012 - The future of the old internet, the Open Internet, is at risk. John Battelle explains why in a recent blog post. His comments echo my own sentiment that the modern web will be replaced by an ecosystem of apps.
February 4, 2012 - From reddit user TheJBW: “The best answer I can give: start out simple, pick a high level language (so you don’t have to fight with the stupid stuff early on) and have a real goal.”
February 4, 2012 - I’m reading the latest edition of What Color Is Your Parachute?. One of the first exercises you’re tasked with in WCIYP is to create a list of “what turns you on” in life. I learned that small projects give me energy, I haven’t felt creative freedom since graduating, and this is the year for me to make things happen.
February 2, 2012 - I’m not an Apple fan, but I enjoy the conversations that surround the company. Check out this special edition of the Macworld Podcast.
January 27, 2012 - The WordPress Foundation hereby declares 2012 to be Year of the Meetup, and it’s a big deal. They’re talking about providing financial backing and logistical support for WordPress meetups around the world.
January 27, 2012 - The Internet is maturing, and I believe that the web, as we know it today, will not remain “open” for much longer.
January 26, 2012 - Bell and Rogers control the media (print & broadcast), delivery mechanisms (satellite & cable), and communication networks (phone & internet) in this country. The CRTC is in their pocket, and it exists to maintain the status quo.
January 25, 2012 - When it comes to spreading the joy of modern toilets around the world, this man means business.
January 25, 2012 - Starting next week, I’m taking on a hefty personal challenge: learn MySQL. This may be the first step towards something great, or it may be a completely futile attempt. I don’t know. But I won’t ever find out if I don’t try, right?
January 25, 2012 - There’s nothing wrong with Google’s updated policies. It’s not an invasion of privacy. It’s simply an acknowledgment of the changes that have already been made. The updated policy says yes, Google services speak to one another! Ultimately, it’s a better experience for users.
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