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Brand Ottawa – Imagining the Future

Monday, April 20, 2009

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Branding is not an easy concept to grasp.  While we readily acknowledge that strong brands influence us, and sometimes we might think we know why, we still have a very hard time articulating how this actually happens. Thankfully, many very smart brand experts out there can.  After consulting the oracle (Google), and reading up here and [...]

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Sunday in the City

Sunday, January 11, 2009

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Nothing like a little speed to lift winter spirits! Mooney’s Bay, great day. Big hills, cheap thrills. Laughter.  Life.  A sublime use of time. Snow.  Sun.  Loads of fun. Made it down.  Still around. Vitamin D sets the doldrums free…

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The Mayfair Re-Opens! The View From Outside

Sunday, January 4, 2009

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Like many of you, I had great plans this past Friday night that didn’t unfold exactly as I would have hoped.  It was to be a fabulous evening of fun and film at the The Mayfair Theatre’s grand re-opening, preceded by quick bite at Siam Kitchen, Ottawa’s longest established Thai Restaurant.  Admittedly, I may have been a [...]

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Blogging Ottawa: Seasons Greetings!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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Its been awhile since my last roundup of Ottawa blogger news, but now seems as good a time as any.  Here are the latest and greatest updates for this holiday season… The experts at Westboro’s “premiere treat boutique” The Candy Store have been providing readers of their blog a real education in the world of fancy [...]

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Breakfast and a Bargain – The Christmas Edition

Monday, December 8, 2008

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Yesterday, it was time finally to get into the spirit of the holiday season and to track down the perfect Christmas tree.   I have always found the natural pine scent and the twinkling soft lights of a Christmas tree to be both calming and uplifting, and so as overwhelming as the busy month of December [...]

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Stylish Men – A Rare Local Species on the Rise

Monday, November 24, 2008

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According to this girlaboutOtown’s unofficial style council (or gang of girlfriends) – dapper, debonair and style confident men have traditionally been a rare local species here in Ottawa.  However, there is some evidence this may be changing.  While utterly unscientific, promising signs have been observed that this uncommon population may be on the rise. On the street, [...]

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