Monthly Archives: January 2014

Usage directions

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Murray Hill

I wonder if the basic ‘how to use’ instructions manufacturers put on the packaging of many consumer products like shampoo, are there for us or them? Do we really need to know that we have to rinse the soap off. … Continue reading →

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Your audible signature

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Murray Hill

We all have one. It’s your laugh. It’s my firm belief that our laugh is like a signature. It’s our own. It’s unique to each of us. Next time you are with a group of people pay attention to the … Continue reading →

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Are you a “noticer”?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Murray Hill

An arts reviewer, describing an exhibit of a local photographer, used this word to define the ability of the person behind the camera. The context is that the photographer sees what others don’t. He notices things that are there for … Continue reading →

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Caption contests

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Murray Hill

There should be more of them. You know, the contest where there is a photo or cartoon with a text bubble where you have to describe what is going on by coming up with a comment. These contests keep you … Continue reading →

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Failed display

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Murray Hill

In the high tech world of The Consumer Electronics Show you would think it would be fairly easy to set up a simple promotion display? Apparently not.

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Gift Cards

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Murray Hill

I really like receiving gift cards. I can redeem them at that store or web site when I want to purchase what I want. In rare cases there is an expiry date put on the card. Why I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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A Tribute To TED

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Murray Hill

TED is the acronym for Technology, Entertainment and Design. This organization hosts thousands of TED talks from world experts in most any subject you can think of. Their talks from TED events held around the world are recorded and the … Continue reading →

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Wind Chill Pride

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Murray Hill

Winter weather and temperatures in Canada can vary greatly even on a daily basis, from coast to coast. Us prairie dwellers are land locked and subject to Arctic air masses that can give us day time highs of -34C, even … Continue reading →

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