A group of v4c attendees pictured with Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s. Image courtesy of Bright Lights Photography.

Reaching out and making changes

Yesterday I had the great fortune to attend the Venture 4 Change conference in North Dumfries, a summit designed to bridge the gap between the corporate and philanthropic sectors and to open the dialogue on integrating both into the community with greater efficacy.

I won’t get into just how awesome the conference was and how incredible the speakers were — other blogs will surely cover that today — but I will speak to the honor that was hearing the likes of Tony Pigott, Sam Purdy and Jerry Greenfield speak to us about how for-profit businesses can make a difference in both the community and to world charities as a whole.

But what I really took away from the conference was the fact that the conference itself was the embodiment of everything it sought to discuss. The room was full of community members from all walks of life — some of them seeking social change from businesses, some looking for ways to make social responsibility a viable solution for their business, but everyone looking for those solutions together.

The big ideas

The themes in the conference boiled down to a few key components; embrace the community, learn what’s important to that community, find the needs of that community, offer a solution where you can and be generous. It wasn’t rocket science. We, as a community, do that everyday with our neighbors, our family, our colleagues… but applying these ideas to business has not always been an easily accepted idea.

So why did this effect me? I got to talk to a lot of people yesterday — some just to say they love my tweets and others to find out what my company is all about. But then there were some genuine conversations, people connecting with people.

One such encounter was with Jacqui Murphy. Business was never discussed. We just talked about community events, meetups and other such gatherings (embracing the community), which led to a discussion about our kids (what matters to the community), how kids can be trying at times (community needs) and ways to cope with them (offering solutions).

This is what community is all about and why it only makes sense that business should be run the same way. Businesses are made up of people. People make communities. Communities allow business to exist by their market activity. Businesses need to pay it back to their people and their communities.

Breaking it down

These are the idea I have followed in my own business operations since day one. I have worked very hard from the beginning to build a strong, helpful community around the products I make and sell. I have always been as generous as can be — be it my own time, money or opportunity — to that community which I owe my own existence to. I have embraced those local communities who seek to support other local businesses and I have reached out to communities who would seek to do me harm and embraced them with open arms. I give as much as I can to charity, as often as I can.

This is an exciting time we are in now. While surely there have been companies with philanthropic intentions since the dawn of commerce and trade, it’s not always been the height of fashion to do so. It’s my hope that the recent efforts of companies to openly go green, practice fair-trade and be more socially, ethically and economically responsible will be the norm in years to come.

Business + People + Community = Venture 4 Change indeed.

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• Heading out to see Peter Katz. #
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• RT @ramynassar: Pictures of the show (@peterkatzmusic @jadeakelly) from last night are up: http://tinyurl.com/y8p4zt6 #
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• At swimming lessons with the girls. #
• I have to remember to attend the #v4c conference on Monday. Might be jeans and a T for me. I don't need to impress anyone. #
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• RT @ignitewaterloo: Request for Ignite speakers: Are you passionate about something? Tell your community about it! http://bit.ly/d0WAM7 #
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• Highway 85 into Elmira is backed up to the market in Waterloo. Glad we went at 7am. #
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• @elixirgraphics the js-kit code is total trash, I've never supported it. Even disqus has a few stupid clears that aren't needed. in reply to elixirgraphics #
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• been up working since 5:30am. I want to tag along with the babysitter and play with the kids at kidzone today. #marchbreak #
• RT @ansonleclair: …I asked a user to open IE. After a min, oh you mean google. #
• todays interesting support word of the day: "imbricated" #
• getting ready to go play with the kids a kidzone. #
• @chrisherbert1 sláinte mhaith! in reply to chrisherbert1 #
• had a great time at kidzone with the girls and the babysitter. am I ever bagged now. I need a nap! #
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• Why the Call For Browser Upgrades Will Never End http://sh.orti.ca/i/75 #sitepoint #
• @CuteGecko I may be pulling 95's but that doesn't make it anymore enjoyable to listen to me. in reply to CuteGecko #
• oh: "I love chumpa-chumps" #
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• A little under 24 hours before seyDesign does something REALLY HUGE! http://sh.orti.ca/i/74 #
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• I think all preparations are now complete. I can bonk off tomorrow and take the girls to see Beauty and the Beast at Centre In The Square. #
• hey local Tweeters, you can find local events with an iPhone + http://www.happening-app.com/ I've got a bunch in there already. #
• Taking the girls to see Beauty and The Beast at The Centre in The Square. #
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• @ChristineHamon I'll be thinking of you guys and your green beer while I eat my green Thai curry. Still in the spirirt right? in reply to ChristineHamon #
• Why? Why? Why do they sell the trincket shit that just gets thrown out a week later? For $20 no less! Why? #disney #events #
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• Beauty and the beast was fantastic. Girls loved it. #
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• RT @monsterfarm: Monster Farm would like to introduce a new addition to our team! Meet Faye Bulloch! @faye_mb http://bit.ly/c9eD7R #
• @angrycelery about as Irish as the green Thai curry soup I had for dinner. in reply to angrycelery #
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• @bartekci lol, ahh… we seriously need to start a code bar camp though. that would be awesome! in reply to bartekci #
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• Less then an hour to go! http://sh.orti.ca/i/74 #
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• Thanks for all the RT's and thanks for all the birthday wishes. Much appreciated. http://sh.orti.ca/i/76 #
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• @CuteGecko looks interesting, bit steep. would like a more detailed prospectus before paying $150 #venture4change in reply to CuteGecko #
• getting birthday wishes from my 13yo niece via SMS makes me feel old. #
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• I was hungry… Now not so much. RT @bartekci: OH: "I need to create! … But first, I need to create a food baby." #
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• is it wrong to eat white chocolate cake for breakfast? #
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• agenda: shower, pick up jQuery – Nov. 2 Ninja, play xbox, work, pick up son at airport, go to @monsterfarm and @dandyprod b-day at abstract. #
• heading to UpTown Waterloo to get my book. If you're in the area and want to meet for coffee, DM me. #
• What's with all the Corey Hart on the radio this morning? #
• Just picked up jQuery – Novice to Ninja from WordsWorth books in Uptown Waterloo. #
• Heading to Coffee Culture in Uptown Waterloo. #
• @juicywebdesign just ordered one for me. in reply to juicywebdesign #
• Who runs webotics.net? Just saw their shop window in Uptown Waterloo. #
• Heading home after coffee with @monsterfarm. Got to gather my things and head to the airport now. #
• @bartekci how did you even figure out that much? in reply to bartekci #
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• OH: "Dinosaurs were losers that didn't have what it takes to make it in the real world" <== never heard that theory before. #
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• Awe, I just saw the run-jump-embrace-wrap-legs-around-kiss-and-cry reunion. I give them a lifetime. #airport #
• @cdutson leaving… Or equalization. in reply to cdutson #
• A kid nearly hurled on my shoes. #airport #
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• Tanya and I have been out 5 times looking at flat screen TVs but we just don't have a clue. Any suggestios? #
• Not sure what to say ==> RT @dandyprod: @angrycelery I don't know @monsterfarm just said, "if I had any more character I'd go to prison" #
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• Ran into 5 guys last night that I haven't seen since middle school. Small world. #
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• @garysimmons I bought MW2 a few weeks ago but I haven't attempted to play it yet. in reply to garysimmons #
• LOL! RT @jooliah: BAM! I code like Emeril cooks – every milestone achieved I yell BAM. Thank god I work alone #
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• FYI: FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions… Why? Because the are frequently asked! #
• I have Startup camp on my cal for tonight, but isn't on March 23rd? #
• @spaetzel thoughts so. in reply to spaetzel #
• @blueballdesign I think the [ANN] is just to help readers see that it's a product announcement. doubt it matters where. in reply to blueballdesign #
• ok… I have a few months of R&D time now… AppleScript or Server setup? #
• @jooliah @mdenny I love both! I don't have the switch I need for the server setup though so for 2day it's AppleScript. #
• @jooliah I guess I could also work on my jQuery demo for the following #kwdm in reply to jooliah #
• To all my Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge/Guelph tweeps, would love to see you out this Saturday: http://sh.orti.ca/i/70 #
• @blueballdesign did you see this version of the js function test method? http://sh.orti.ca/i/71 in reply to blueballdesign #
• too funny, I am a Canadian: http://www.olympicjokes.com/winter-02.php #
• @blueballdesign replied in reply to blueballdesign #
• (Thanks @isaiah ) If you are a Stacks developer, PLEASE READ THIS –> RT @isaiah: An open letter to stack designers: http://sh.orti.ca/i/72 #
• really looking forward to #kwdm tonight! #
• @ansonleclair my jquery demo is next month #kwdm in reply to ansonleclair #
• @elixirgraphics I bought into the first MachHeist many moons ago but have long since lost interest. I got TextMate out of that deal. in reply to elixirgraphics #
• Downloading some halo 2 content while I still can. #
• RT @CuteGecko: go easy on @cdutson, telling him the pressure is on with his performance, his fireworks might go off early #kwdm #
• RT @cutergecko: Great lineup at #kwdm tonight! @tinyhippos @TheSignDepot @cdutson Looking forward to it #
• @cdutson will your demo include cheese?#kwdm in reply to cdutson #
• RT @TheSignDepot: If u r planning to attend #KWDM tonight, make sure to tell Peter & Mary that u follow them on Twitter! #
• I'm early to #kwdm #
• @devi8 would be thrilled that I am sitting through a Fireworks demo. #
• @seanyo muhaha I am free to rant then? #kwdm in reply to seanyo #
• RT @seanyo: CSS3 – twitter point! #kwdm #
• Crickets chirp for mobile web app devs #kwdm #
• Does anything run on Linux? #kwdm #
• @KarmicEvolution #kwdm is the Waterloo Region Web Design and Technology Group. Check it out on meetup.com in reply to KarmicEvolution #
• Enjoying a preso by @tinyHippos #kwdm in reply to tinyHippos #
• OH: "No that doesn't work as of this morning" #kwdm #
• RT @mikebondi: #kwdm good day sunshine! #
• OH: "we're going to do what every goo developer does; comment it out." #kwdm #
• OH: "peppering our code with JavaScript alerts…" been there! #kwdm #
• RT @ccarmichael: if you have MS Word, u can build a website! RT @mdenny: OH – If u can build a website, you can build a mobile app. #kwdm #
• RT @cutergecko: OH: "we're bootstrapped… Which means we're poor" #kwdm #
• RT @seanyo: Ripple does the heavy lifting for testing mobile apps to prep you for real device testing. @tinyhippos is amazing. #kwdm #
• @TheSignDepot is putting some funny stuff. OH: "I can get techy on you too." #
• RT @modsuperstar: #kwdm @thesigndepot does some fantastic work. Very impressive #
• RT @seanyo: Finishing it by hand == awesomer #thesigndepot #kwdm #
• RT @seanyo: Secret of @thesigndepot's success: 1) find out the client's budget 2) be awesome 3) PROFIT! #kwdm #
• They just are teh awesome, srsly @thesigndepot #kwdm #
• RT @cdutson: OH "I gotta make it, so I have to believe in it to" – powerful words. #kwdm #
• OH: "There's tons of work out there, especially if you're a good company." #kwdm #
• RT @seanyo: I had no idea…but I've been a huge fan of @thesigndepot's work for years! #kwdm #
• @jooliah is up with the Photoshop face-palm tips. #kwdm #
• @cutergecko sending u love #
• Where's the #kwdm afterparty? #
• Does @jooliah work or does she jus play with Photoshop? #kwdm #
• I guess I can be a coke snorting, bear drinking, 2x speed limit driving, reckless man and get away with it… as long as I'm a politician!! #
• someone want to explain that trick? conservative mp gets a freebee. #
• Snap! Could a theme release come at a better time now that MacHeist includes RapidWeaver? Welcome new RapidWeaver users. #
• @jooliah tnxs for an awesome meetup. #kwdm was the bomb last night. in reply to jooliah #
• @daejin_v2 best of luck in reply to daejin_v2 #
• @ccarmichael too late, you just did didn't you? #lostboy4evar in reply to ccarmichael #
• RT @therealjaypo: @seyDoggy at least he wasn't talking on his cell phone <– LOL #mpsdontdotime #
• well… I guess it's time to hit the showers and get ready for a thrilling day of R&D. Whose up for lunch? #
• Looks good Kevin RT @monsterfarm: Long night last night, but got a beta of the new RQ Magazine website up! http://bit.ly/avO5vx #
• thought I had better squat on this twitter name before some other smart-ass does (like @mdenny): http://twitter.com/sexDoggy #
• @pixelyzed lol in reply to pixelyzed #
• @jooliah that name has been gone since 2002 at least! any domain with "sex" and/or "doggy" in it, you can be sure was bought up in the 90's. in reply to jooliah #
• @jooliah The requested URL /secret/index.htm was not found on this server… <– I love that the URL is "secret" in reply to jooliah #
• @mdenny lol, you concur do you? in reply to mdenny #
• @ChristineHamon bowling party? We've been bff's for like… what… 2 weeks and I don't get an invite? u r like… so unfriended! in reply to ChristineHamon #
• Still waiting for my copy RT @joeworkman: Time to become a ninja? http://yfrog.com/2a526jj #
• @ChristineHamon just giving u a hard time. what are the details? in reply to ChristineHamon #
• @ChristineHamon 19+ you say? my 13 year old boy is visiting so I think I have to bow out. in reply to ChristineHamon #
• srsly. I need co-workers to go out to lunch with. #
• @bartekci you guys are my social aspect in reply to bartekci #
• RT @jrodgers: @seyDoggy you have plenty of twitter co-workers <– True… so where is twitter going for lunch today? #
• @bartekci I go a bit stir crazy from time 2 time. Social meetups are a good cure for that. And an iTunes library of 5,391 songs helps too. in reply to bartekci #
• @DEVi8 I'll be there! in reply to DEVi8 #
• @ChristineHamon I haven't had sushi in about 26 years… it was one of _those_ kinds of experiences. in reply to ChristineHamon #
• @ChristineHamon I would do thai! Love Thai in reply to ChristineHamon #
• @amberherself in reply to amberherself #
• snap! hell just froze over? @aroundkw has a twitter account? #
• crap. all this talk of going out for lunch and I forgot to actually eat lunch. #
• RT @jrodgers: StartupCampWaterloo March 23rd http://bit.ly/cWN6RU – best startup community event in the world (well Waterloo at least)! #
• We'll be partying seyDoggy style at the Flying Dog this weekend. I hope to see you there: http://sh.orti.ca/i/70 #
• my own personal take on last nights #kwdm http://sh.orti.ca/i/73 #
• my 3,000 year old insurance salesman is late… again… friggin' retire already!! #
• @CuteGecko mmm… rye in reply to CuteGecko #
• @aroundkw in reply to aroundkw #
• @TheSignDepot absolutely in reply to TheSignDepot #
• @TheSignDepot there are also a few other blog posts about #kwdm Mine is here: http://bit.ly/cz6x8H in reply to TheSignDepot #
• embedded object in <title> and @import (()) weaverpix+blocks+accordion INTO a blog post! Can I fix the theme? W… T… F!!! #
• @footose dude! That was an AWESOME rant! in reply to footose #
• @blueballdesign @elixirgraphics where are people getting this misinformation from? I give people a link to the PlusKit compat chart… #
• @blueballdesign @elixirgraphics … and they never knew it existed!! Well how'd you learn to use @import(()) then?… #
• @blueballdesign @elixirgraphics … is it being passed down through generations of PlusKit folklore? #
• @blueballdesign @elixirgraphics grr #
• @elixirgraphics don't get me started on the forum elders who still preach modifying the themes css sheets. #bloodboils in reply to elixirgraphics #
• @sundog but ppl who get into it with your book at least have guidance. in reply to sundog #
• @angrycelery @monsterfarm have a few for me tonight. c-a-s is always too early for me. in reply to angrycelery #
• @sundog at least you start with "Custom CSS Panel". I wish that was the norm. in reply to sundog #
• @aroundkw you found what post? Ice skates? huh? in reply to aroundkw #
• srsly… bannerzest+weaverpix+accordion+shadowbox+blocks in a blog post via @import… just because you can doesn't mean you should!!!!!!!!! #
• @WebKarnage lol in reply to WebKarnage #
• TRUE DAT! RT @_RWT_: …just because the speedometer say it can go 120 MPH doesn't mean I'm supposed to drive that fast #
• @saffyre9 think of the neck muscles you will build sportin' that headset. in reply to saffyre9 #
• @saffyre9 how's the sound quality? in reply to saffyre9 #
• @saffyre9 you coming out on Saturday? You could wear your headset out, lol. in reply to saffyre9 #
• @saffyre9 I guess maybe you don't follow me then, Saturday is this http://sh.orti.ca/i/70 in reply to saffyre9 #
• RT @CuteGecko: In Canada my initials brand the finest in cuisine… http://twitpic.com/1809vs #
• @saffyre9 you guys selling the house? in reply to saffyre9 #
• One more sleep before we party seyDoggy style http://sh.orti.ca/i/70 Who's coming? woop-woop! #
• @ChristineHamon @monsterfarm @CuteGecko we've got dogs, hippos, geckos, monsters… and a chritine. Gonna be a partaay yall! #
• @ChristineHamon good luck getting these animals to behave, but I officially dub thee "zoo keeper". in reply to ChristineHamon #
• @tinyHippos the more hippos the better! in reply to tinyHippos #
• @ChristineHamon if there is anyone you need to keep in check, it's that @jooliah girl. in reply to ChristineHamon #
• anyone have a RapidWeaver macheist license they want to gift to a firend in need? DM me. #
• WOW! The Twitter is the awesome! Thanks to all who DM'd, I've got my friend the gifted MacHeist RapidWeaver serial now. You guys ROCK! #
• @fabiomacori no I'm good now, but thanks. in reply to fabiomacori #
• #ff @bartekci @PatsyLou @ENBdavies @mdenny @ccarmichael @toughcamper @cdutson @cutergecko @footose @JamieBeach @studawg @saffyre9 #
• RT @joeworkman: Have a look at the new Gyro Demo Site!!! http://gyro.joeworkman.net #
• #ff @blakestevenson @brentlintner @gocaching @ramynassar @CuteGecko @kylemackie @myankelovich @modsuperstar @josephfung @spellbunny #
• #ff @jrodgers @eijones @commonthreadnat @brockhart @karolijn @renjie @monsterfarm @ModevationMedia @ChristineHamon @Brydon @daejin_v2 #
• #ff @aroundkw @ansonleclair @wendyhoomo @angrycelery @igrigorik @seanyo @jooliah @soma__ @primalmark @juliannasculpts #
• @mdenny srsly… 'four ohhhh'? srsly… look at the shit you started. now ppl are saying, "happy 40!" srsly… I am like so FAR from 40! in reply to mdenny #
• @PatsyLou don't listen to that ass-clown @mdenny. I have… like… YEARS before I turn 40… like YEARS… like… 4… years… pff… 40 in reply to PatsyLou #
• @PatsyLou hey you going to be there on Saturday? in reply to PatsyLou #
• @andrewphoenix I look good for 80. in reply to andrewphoenix #
• @PatsyLou guelph right? I think there are a few other guelphites coming, maybe one of them is driving in reply to PatsyLou #
• @saffyre9 your mom rocks. in reply to saffyre9 #
• @saffyre9 srsly I love you mom for that. in reply to saffyre9 #
• Just finished watching law abiding citizen. I'm very conflicted as to who the antagonist and protagonist was. #
• Tonight is the night we party seyDoggy style at the Flying Dog. Can't wait to see you all there: http://sh.orti.ca/i/70 #
• RT @RoseLynch: @seyDoggy I made this 'schmap' for the party: http://schmap.it/DLWEiw?a #
• Keep your Twitter feeds open, I'll tweet when I arrive at the Flying Dog tonight. #
• Hanging with some peeps for some pre-drinks. #
• Going to be heading to the flying dog in5 minutes. #
• ETA to the Flying Dog, 2 minutes. #
• Woooooooohoooo almost at the flying dog #
• We're here at the flying dog now. We'll be at the back bar! #
• @ChristineHamon it's been 55 minutes where are u? in reply to ChristineHamon #

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Last nights Waterloo Region Web Design & Technology Group Meetup (also known by it’s Twitter hash tag, #kwdm) was another well put together event, thanks to the always wonderful and gracious @jooliah. This months presentations were exceptional and very well received.

First up was @cdutson, a veteran of the #kwdm scene, with a thought provoking look at the oft maligned (by me anyhow) FireWorks. As one of Adobes applications in the Creative Suite lineup, I’ve only delved into FireWorks on the odd occasion — likely as far back as it’s MacroMedia days. For me, then, it wasn’t Photoshop and nor should it have been as @cdutson pointed out last night. It’s just another powerful tool in the designers shed and @cdutson did a great job pointing that out.

Immediately follow was @tinyHippos with a brilliant demonstration of their soon-to-be-released mobile app testing platform. I have had the opportunity to hear Dan speak about his product twice before last night but in both cases the format and/or the forum were not ideal for @tinyHippos to really delve into the possibilities of their project. Last nights longer form, more casual speaking platform gave the crew ample opportunity to show off their brilliant wares. Learn more here.

The next presenter can only be described as the face of the region, @TheSignDepot. As one audience member put it to them, “Are there any signs [in the region] that you haven’t done?”

With some of the most profound quotes of the night, Peter of @TheSignDepot wowed the attendees with his dedication and knowledge of the sign making craft but also with his evocative words of wisdom and his mind for business and integrity, “There’s tons of work out there, especially if you’re a good company.”

And last — but never least — @jooliah gave us more facepalm tips and tricks that we should all know (but sadly don’t) in that venerable beast of all Adobe apps, Photoshop. She earned a John Hughes slow clap with the “Crop and Straighten Photos” automation feature that has apparently been available since CS1. Classic falcepalm right there.

As always, a great many thanks to @jooliah as well as @aroundkw for putting on another successful #kwdm.

• sitting down with coffee and a book for the remainder of the day. #
• 11chapters read, fine dinner consumed, Canadian Men's hockey team wins gold… Could there be a better way to spend a lazy Sunday? #
• lol, my wifes favorite line. RT @CuteGecko: @jrodgers "Hey you guuuuuyyyyssss" I love that movie… #
• my water softener is acting up and I have no idea who I rent it from. #
• @amhranai nope no label in reply to amhranai #
• ok it's not Cullligan… who else rents water softners in the Kitchener Waterloo area? #
• @mdenny We are property management, buy != write-off, rent == write-off in reply to mdenny #
• @lillowen crystal clear doesn't ring a bell, but I will call anyway. in reply to lillowen #
• ha! Called the softener manufacturer with the serial number and they were able to tell me who I rent it from! Brilliant! Thanks Petwa LTD. #
• @mdenny rental u get new one every 5 yrs or less and pay nothing for service. Since it usually requires service every 2-3 yrs… in reply to mdenny #
• @mdenny once there is only 4 ppl taxing the system then we will buy, but with 9 ppl taxing it, we rent. in reply to mdenny #
• *sigh* working on beta 6 of the new RapidWeaver theme. will this ever end? serves me right for breaking new ground. #
• ok, beta 6 has been delivered. Going to get cracking on some other reported bugs now… yeah beta 7, here we come! *sigh* #
• @cdutson @jooliah I think she looks like a figure skater. #
• Dear Stacks developers, please start checking for jQuery before calling it another 5x: http://sh.orti.ca/i/6r #
• @edbrenner @de_sign4u re: Stacks developers testing for jquery http://sh.orti.ca/i/6w (sorry for the delay, was having snippet troubles) #
• building the demo site for the — rather delayed — new RapidWeaver theme. This one is my flavorite so far. #
• @elixirgraphics I am hoping in the next two days or so. in reply to elixirgraphics #
• @Cianmm in reply to Cianmm #
• is registration still open for #ignitewaterloo #
• @ignitewaterloo cool, got in. tnx. in reply to ignitewaterloo #
• @ChristineHamon well if you aren't going then I'm not going, lol. in reply to ChristineHamon #
• tick-tock-tick-tock… that's the sound of the RapidWeaver theme release clock… member preview should be out in a few minutes. #
• SO! FREAKING! AWESOME!!!!! RT @CooperLang: Epic Lightsaber Battle – all in Lego! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijpH6an-JIQ #
• RT @CuteGecko: For Those Attending #ignitewaterloo Tonight: Get on board http://readqatalyst.blogspot.com/2010/03/ignite-experiment.html #
• @jamiek8 lol, a purchase sight-unseen! thanks. That's dedication for you! in reply to jamiek8 #
• seyDesign Members, check your email! #
• @jamiek8 and the built in slide show… in reply to jamiek8 #
• @chrisherbert1 head over to the google group and you'll see it. in reply to chrisherbert1 #
• @Reload_me thank you very much. in reply to Reload_me #
• @Reload_me that is the handy work of @DEVi8. He is Fireworks user but I'm not sure what he's done here. in reply to Reload_me #
• @zeebe head over to the google group then. in reply to zeebe #
• Halo Reach Multiplayer Trailer looks AWESOME! http://youtu.be/E95PeZ0qsLY #
• heading out to #ignitewaterloo very shortly. I need the distraction. #
• #ignitewaterloo has started. Sitting with some fine ladies. #
• Evolution of sex at #ignitewaterloo fun shit #
• @modsuperstar can't quit the lego. #ignitewaterloo #
• @jrodgers you're late. #
• @josephfung I think you're mistaken. The cool kids are with me at the back of the room. #ignitewaterloo in reply to josephfung #
• What happens when the 20 something bloggers become 30? Do they get kicked out? #ignitewaterloo #
• Oh ma ga #ignitewaterloo #
• How to solve an accordion in 45 seconds. Awesome! #ignitewaterloo funny shit. #
• The iPod shuffle or accordions. Classic #ignitewaterloo #
• RT @JodiSz: I wish everyone in this region was listening to this talk about how to use a roundabout! #ignitewaterloo http://myloc.me/4pBbq #
• @quirkycori yep in reply to quirkycori #
• Going wee at #ignitewaterloo http://ow.ly/i/CEU #
• @ericarw I enjoyed your talk too. I wish all locals were here for the roundabout talk. in reply to ericarw #
• RT @mikepgww: @angrycelery with the first F-bomb of #ignitewaterloo ! #
• Geek music w00t! #ignitewaterloo #
• Everyone at #ignitewaterloo is watching the Twitter wall… HI! #
• "I'm not going to talk about the size of your nuts" #ignitewaterloo #
• Geocaching slide fail best pres of the night #ignitewaterloo #
• BEST BURGER EVER at Bobby Obriens #ignitewaterloo after party #
• @jooliah saved my a$$ at the parking garage. Damn gate didn't take chip cards! WTF! #
• It was just an awesome night tonight at #ignitewaterloo I really needed that after beating my head over beta bugs for the last 3 weeks. #
• is it me or are the RapidWeaver forums dog slow right now? #
• here's my hand grenade for this morning… I'm not opposed to the Liberals (not at all)… I just think Ignatieff is a slime ball. #
• @zeebe @chrisherbert1 thanks guys. #
• the new PayPal Vertual Terminal Invoices are soooooo fugly! #
• the new RapidWeaver theme is flying off the shelf and it's not even public yet. this bodes well for some needed time off in March. #
• @PassCaddy only seyDesign Members know that http://www.seydesign.com/support/membership/ in reply to PassCaddy #
• @Magnet4Awesome : in reply to Magnet4Awesome #
• @Magnet4Awesome in reply to Magnet4Awesome #
• @jenkman61 tnx in reply to jenkman61 #
• @mdenny @jooliah are you sure? I was thinking 'Magnum'. #
• OH: "I am talking to my attorney about the legal ramifications of marrying a seyDoggy Theme. He says we may have to move to California…" #
• OH: "Also I don't know if we're going to raise the kids jQuery (like her) or Moo-Tools. I know my mother wants a Moo-Tools wedding." <– LOL #
• @jooliah ROFL! Classic! in reply to jooliah #
• @ryanbsmith @kbbrux tnx for the RT's guys. #
• @angrycelery I soooooooo need to be there. wish I could. in reply to angrycelery #
• @zeebe I still have a pile of them. going to look them over and likely put them in the open source section. in reply to zeebe #
• @PassCaddy tnx in reply to PassCaddy #
• @zeebe ollie works with everybody, lol. he's working with @elixirgraphics right now and @_RWT_ among others I'm sure. PHP and Cocoa mostly. #
• @zeebe he's a pretty smart kid. in reply to zeebe #
• Picking up nachos from Flanigans. A little launch day celebration. #
• @sundog tnx in reply to sundog #
• @rimram tnx in reply to rimram #
• @nickcates tnx for the RT in reply to nickcates #
• @zeebe I don't think he could legally drive in the states yet. in reply to zeebe #
• @zeebe I think he's 20 years younger then me, and I'm turning 36 this month. in reply to zeebe #
• @blueballdesign tnx for the RT. in reply to blueballdesign #
• @antoine_i can't go wrong with those 4. in reply to antoine_i #
• @rimram it's crazy to think of the work experience he's had already and he hasn't finished school yet. He's one to watch for sure. in reply to rimram #
• RT @nikf: Utterly laughable logic from @9to5mac: "[New Mac] developers don't have a way to distribute apps" How about THE INTERNET?… #
• 3 weeks of stress finally over, get to bed early… Now I'm up and can't sleep at 5:00 am. Good morning! #
• @PatsyLou I would change your password asap. in reply to PatsyLou #
• At central picking up meat for tomorrows dinner party. #
• Central has whole pork legs for $21. I wish I had a bandsaw. #
• Props to the first person who can tell me where the tomato paste is in Central Meat Market? #
• Got me all the makin's of a fine pulled pork BBQ tomorrow night! Hoooooo-dawgy! #
• @ChristineHamon damn! Must of got lost in the mail going to be posting something soon for March 13 though, keep your calendar clear in reply to ChristineHamon #
• Mmm… Two pork shoulders side by side, drenched in molasses… It's a beautiful thing. http://ow.ly/i/DCN #
• RT @angrycelery: What are you doing tonight? wanna come to the SYMPHONY??? $29. http://www.RQmagazine.com #nuberlin #
• Come out for the seyDoggy Birthday Bash on March 13th: http://sh.orti.ca/i/70 (feel free to RT) #
• @zeebe no the 18th in reply to zeebe #
• @gjhoodmo my fingers would be a bit raw but I would love that. in reply to gjhoodmo #
• @modsuperstar bass, how low can you go? Death row? What a brotha know. Once again back is the incredible, rhyme animal, the uncannable D… in reply to modsuperstar #
• @wendyhoomo good luck tomorrow. in reply to wendyhoomo #
• uh… cafepress? WTF is with your new "designer" system? Won't load on Safari and is nothing more then a press picture on Firefox. Just me? #
• ROFL RT @monsterfarm: I just put music on a website… is this a sign of the apocalypse? #
• @jooliah ew in reply to jooliah #
• @jooliah years ago in our first house we had a squirrel get stuck in the wall and die… On the hottest week of the summer. #
• Gosh darnit, my pulled pork should be famous it's so damn good! Just need to make the slaw, biscuits and beens in the morning. Mmmmm… #
• @monsterfarm @jooliah death has an unmistakable smell doesn't it? #
• @gjhoodmo I was checking out your myspace before. Liked the tracks. Had Bentley listen to them too (remember him). in reply to gjhoodmo #
• @trevor_cole molasses, tomato paste, beer, water, salt, pepper, katchup… The secret is cooking 8 hours with the fat side up. in reply to trevor_cole #
• @jooliah it's Saturday. Take a day off. in reply to jooliah #
• Thats awesome RT @_RWT_: Tickets to 6 Flags = $30 each… Expression on my sons face when he rode his first roller coaster = priceless #
• @blueballdesign pretty close to the number I had a week ago but you win here. The code I gave Joe should start to help stacks devs with this in reply to blueballdesign #
• @confusement mcd's coffee is the best. Went mcd's about 5 or 6 years ago and never went back to Tims. in reply to confusement #

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March is always a big month in the seyDoggy camp, we almost always release a new theme and always, without fail, have the years biggest sales in celebration of my birthday. This year will be no different, in fact we’ll be taking it one step farther and taking the celebration to club!

On Saturday March 13th I invite you to join us at The Flying Dog on Marsland Drive in Waterloo for wild night of dancing and crazy antics. Come out and help me celebrate my 36th birthday in style!

Who:
Anyone

When:
Saturday March 13, 2010 9:00pm – 2:00am

Where:
The Flying Dog
341 Marsland Drive,
Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z2
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