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Amber Mac in London

Twitter is one of the best websites around. Without it, I never would’ve connected with Amber Mac.

Why is Amber Mac so special? Well, Tony Robbins explains it best:

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For all things social media and technology, Amber Mac’s got you covered. So when I was reading tweets on Wednesday afternoon and Amber posted about a keynote in London the next day, I froze. “London, ON” might as well have been written in bold neon font in caps lock because that’s how much those key words stood out. A few Google searches, emails and direct messages later, I arranged to attend her presentation at London’s annual EDCO conference.

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February 10, 2013 by

Big Bliss or Big Joke?

Without a computer, I’ve been watching more TV, including shows like TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress. During its commercial breaks, the network enthusiastically promotes their new spin-off featuring plus-sized, full-figured women shopping for bridal gowns.

The Biggest Loser’s executive producers can say all they want about potentially becoming “Weight Watchers for the 21st century”, but the reality is that many viewers sit in front of their TVs and crack cruel jokes about the show’s contestants. As such, I suspect that TLC’s new show will inevitably lead to more unnecessary mocking from their viewers.

Model Crystal Renn argues that “fashion can and should encourage all girls to feel beautiful”. Let’s hope that TLC’s new show will broadcast Kleinfeld’s consultants doing just that.

Happy Homecoming, Mustangs. If you happen to be flipping the channels on Friday, you can tune in to the premiere of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bliss and let me know what you think.

September 29, 2010 by