So, I am back at the CBC till at least the end of September, which rocks.  I both really enjoy the people here and enjoy my job, so that is pretty excellent.  However, as I was talking to Gary about work last night, it occurred to me that it was very likely that no one knows what I actually DO.

So I've decided to post a bit more about work as I am ( Read more... )

For those interested in 'Virtuality', take a look at ABC's pickup, 'Defying Gravity', which has been described as Grey's Anatomy in space.  I think I would have liked 'Virtuality' better, but reserving judgment.

I recently had the occasion to write a sample TV column, so I figured I would post it here for your reading pleasure. I may do more in the future.

“Virtuality” (8 PM ET, June 26th on Fox) is exactly the kind of show you would expect as a follow-up from Michael Taylor and Ronald D. Moore, the brains behind some of the most arresting moments on “ ( Read more... )

Y'know, World Cup, Hockey playoff, Olympic celebrations regularly cause more traffic congestion than any protest held in this city.  Do people worry about someone getting to the hospital then ( Read more... )

The Good: New Democrat MP Angus: The CBC is a Conversation

The Horrible: Iraqi Gays Sentenced to Death for Their Sexuality Face Execution; Afghanistan President legalizes rape in marriage, gives tacit approval to child marriage

The Interesting: Public Sector Salary Disclosure 2009 for Ontario; CRTC Calls for ideas on how to manage Internet

The ( Read more... )

I only heard about Ada Lovelace Day today, through Twitter - as more and more of my news is coming lately.  I think it’s an awesome idea to have an international day of blogging to draw attention to women excelling in technology.  There’s not much time left (always last-minute!), but I still wanted to participate, as technology has given me a ( Read more... )

Okay, I'll just quote because I'm foaming at the mouth:

Feds consider relief for private TV networks (Canadian Press)

OTTAWA - The Harper government is considering help for Canada's troubled private TV broadcasters, including looser regulations and tax changes.

In an interview Wednesday with The Canadian Press, Heritage Minister James Moore says the ( Read more... )

I have never seen people actively wishing I would lose my job before.  But now I have.  Thanks, internets - for deciding I don't deserve to have a job because you don't like who I work for.http://www.insidethecbc.com/layoffs-loom-no-bridge-loan-for-the-

Sorry to any of you who see this twice, or aren't in the Toronto area ( Read more... )

Given recent discussion, I thought I'd add this in, via Galactica Sitrep:

On his blog, BSG co-exec producer Mark Verheiden reveals some insights into the process of writing for Battlestar Galactica:
There's been some discussion in the ether about how shows evolve, occasionally punctuated with the criticism that the writers and producers are "making ( Read more... )