The interweb is a platform.
The medium is interactive and it's pulling more people away from tv and other traditional forms of media and advertising.
Yep, yep! Media is getting a fast paced make over and your hot shit flatpanel is going to be best suited to streaming content off of the net, then catching the latest episode of Grey's Anatomy.
Web 2.0 is not only a glorious geek moniker, but, the hottest catch phrase to describe the beginning of a new era of user driven entertainment, information and socialization.
Suck it up, Kids, because this is going to separate the tech savvy from the fogies. And, unless you want to date yourself, I suggest you get on the bandwagon and click your way out of obscurity.
The concept of Web 2.0 began with Friendster in 2002. It was a net based social network based upon the "Small World" concept by networking individuals through your expanded circle of friends. Sounds simple enough right? Well, Friendster was over in 2004 when Myspace took over.
January 2007 Myspace is starting to lose cache and everyone's jumping on Facebook. The newest Web 2.0 start up from the entrepreneurial mind of 22-year old Silicon Valley whiz kid Mark Zuckerberg.
However, unlike predecessors (Friendster, Hi5 and Myspace), Zuckerberg is focused less on selling and more on development of the Facebook interface. However, if the market continues to heat up, it's wildly understood that Zuckerberg could easily sell Facebook for up to 1 billion dollars in 2008.
So what does this all mean? Well Web 2.0 is hawt. Users are keen to click and surf their way to building connections, sharing content, and finding information and entertainment through the inernet. Big media agencies are recognizing this as well, with sales of YouTube, Myspace, Blogspot and even Photobucket.
New services for sharing media include my new favorite IMEEM. IMEEM is a slicker version of YouTube, and allows you to stream your favorite .mp3, video files and even share your favorite playlist with other users. It's yet another fabulous service to help break the monotony of the work day.
Which I dig.
Profoundly.
Next is Kizmeet... A predictable spin on internet dating. Kizmeet allows individuals who might flirt, exchange glances or even modest words in a neighborhood grocery store only to depart sans contact information. Yep, Kizmeet allows those individuals to chase down these missed connections.
I posted an ad, got a response, replied to the response and weeks later I have yet to get a reply.
Chickadvisor.com is yet another fun waste of time (FWT). The slogan "Love it. Share it. Rate it." is a portal for women to review and rate products they buy, offer advice on burning questions, and interact by accumulating a collection of "friends".
Well, Web 2.0 is taking the internet to the next level.
If you can find me on any of those services.
I will be your friend.
Isn't that a fabulous prize?
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
In my inbox this morning I got:
Monday, February 26, 2007
How did this happen?
Miss K to the C, the original Karmcake is on the Maxim website?
The photos don't work, but, that's my description... the fact it's missing my real name is a little dodgy. But, that's obviously me.
Feel privileged...
I'm on Maxim.
I'm a Maxim Babe.
;)
Friday, February 23, 2007
The chaos in her soul floated up to the heavens only to rain down on the world in a freak sh*tstorm of bathtub gin shooters chasing Trim Spa poppers.
Yes, February has brought with it a world of self loathing, break ups and break downs. An all consuming world of tragedy and woe.
In true KarmaCake fashion- I need to address this. Ladies, you have got to stop forfeiting your inner goddess when something goes wrong. When sh*t happens don't take it personal, you just have to pick yourself up and keep on going.
Now some of us learn this sooner than others, and I definitely consider myself a late bloomer. Indulging in pageants and modelling as a way to justify my beauty, only to realize that beauty is a business, best left to others.
Yes, I've cried over everything from lost lovers to fat calves- I'm not made out of stone! However, when it comes to men, it's true, you have to love yourself. Love your time, your friends and the world that you built by yourself. Your life is so precious why give it up for just anyone?
Okay, your heart flutters when he calls... that's intrigue, woman, not love.
Get it straight.
Empower yourselves with the knowledge that women have the power to make the most powerful man melt. We have caused wars, ended wars and looked damn good doing it. So why are you flipping out when your phone doesn't ring?
Like Beyonce says "I can have another you in a minute. Matter fact he'll be here in a minute, baby"
I'm not saying you should tune into horribly contrived daytime television. Nauseating panel discussion and hour long diatribes on matronly empowerment through childbirth erode my faith in the greater female population. Even Martha Stewart has lost her fierce edge, in her Tyra Banks Show version of Martha Stewart Living- painfully livening her segments with forced laughter and fake smiles.
It's like horrible Stepford Wives minus the sex appeal.
Remember:
Real women have balls.
Stephen Colbert calls them "Thatchers"
Thursday, February 22, 2007
I've been a naughty Karmacake.
I haven't updated recently. But, to get things off to a good start, I bring you..
Underoos?
I felt compelled to post this based solely on the appearance of Boba Fett standing tall...
Who dreams of little boy's underwear.
Boba - Hey Lil' Jimmy, I got you a little present. Why don't you go and model it for us?
...
You know he touches you because he loves you.
A lot.
Are, you ready for the return of Karmacake?
Friday, February 16, 2007
I loves you all.
My favorite hoodie of all time- the black one with the rabbit- is officially busted. The zipper no longer does up and I'm so sad.
I tried it again this morning with hopes of success.
no luck.
For as long as the hoodie's been down I've not been updating. I'm going to be back and I have two rad (yes, I did just say rad) articles and maybe some shots from my upcoming photoshoot.
And, maybe, just maybe...
No, I've decided I'm not going to tell. It's going to be a surprise. In the meantime, prepare for some small updates.
Mr. G, if you is reading this, remember ambivalence is usually not the gateway to love. Normality is purely adequate, and you sir are a gem who deserves no less than wonderful.
Perhaps, I shouldn't be the one giving out love advice since any of my friends understand I'm like a little tornado. One moment in love, the next moment not returning calls. But, that doesn't mean I don't recognize that one day someone will step up to the plate.
Not everyone was meant to pull the sword out of the stone. And, not just anyone is worthy of our love.
Agree.
The waiting game sucks.
It's the only way.
kc, out.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Al Gore's destiny as the champion of environmental awareness continues to be fulfilled by the welcoming arms of University of Toronto.
February 21st, the man who would not be president, will be speaking at the end of a day long seminar "Moving Canada Towards Sustainability".
The subject may only be one that makes climatologists wiggle in their seats, but, the opportunity to see the infamous Al Gore is definitly worth it.
What he has to say deserves to be listened to.
I've copied the press release so you can all get the information on the event. Maybe I will see you there?
kc
This just arrived in my inbox:
Toronto, ON. - Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore will give a public lecture
at the University of Toronto on the evening of February 21st addressing the
threat of global climate change. Gore's visit will come at the end of a day
where the most significant environmental challenges facing Canada and the
world will be the focus of discussion at the University.
"Moving Canada Towards Sustainability", a day-long forum to discuss global
environmental issues, will bring together some of the brightest scientists
and scholars from across the University of Toronto. They will present the
latest science, research findings and issues related to global climate
change, energy challenges, and environment and health, in an effort to
provide direction to governments, industry, policy makers and the public.
One of ten panelists taking part is University of Toronto professor Richard
(Dick) Peltier, a paleoclimatologist whose groundbreaking work aims to
further the understanding of long-term climate trends. Peltier also
contributed directly to the UN's fourth assessment report of the
International Panel on Climate Change that was presented in Paris last week.
"The environment is an urgent matter that has captured the attention of
Canadians in a way previously thought unimaginable," says Ingrid Stefanovic,
Director, Centre for Environment, University of Toronto. "Change at the
pace necessary to stem the damage now being done to the environment will
require a mass of scientists, scholars, governments, advocates, corporate
interests and citizens working together to push the agenda forward today -
not tomorrow." Stefanovic adds that Gore's public lecture will be a
tremendous close to the day.
Tickets to both events will go on sale on Wednesday, February 7th at 11 a.m.
The cost of attending the symposium is $50, with a rate of $20 for students.
Program and ticket information are available at www.utoronto.ca/environment.
Tickets to the Al Gore public lecture can be purchased for $20 and will be
available through the U of T Tix Box Office located at 7 Hart House Circle,
Arbor Room Hallway, lower level from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., online at
www.uofttix.ca or by calling 416-978-8849.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Yet another successful venture in Dim Sum Adventuring.
Next time, we need to hit a super ghetto spot.
This time around we were at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine at 131 Bloor Street West. It was a little posh and they were kind enough to put us in the V.I.P. room.
Yes, this is how we roll, when we eat Dim Sum we eat it in style,
on the
second floor of the Colonnade at Bloor and Avenue, across from the Winners and into our Dim Sum lovin' hearts.
The service was decent. The dim sum selection was high, the company was great and did I swear infront of an 8 year old?
Yes.
Did I do it several times?
Yes.
Regardless, the price was overall good. For the amount of food that we got it was about $25 each including tip. Which really translates to: All you can eat Dim Sum for $25.
Next time the price won't be hard to beat, just the selection and the consistant overall quality.
It was a family affair today with 20 family and friends new and old came together for a varitable feast on delicious dumplings.
Dynasty was decent, although, I've had some better D.S. The one thing we were suspicious of was how food we were sure we didn't order kept showing up.
Perfect way to greet the Saturday, especially after a horrible day of food poisoning illness the day before.
The conversation ranged from hot acrobats, being in an opera, making gay marriage mandatory (You know that's my theory to legalize it), over feeding on Dim Sum and of course, Me!
Turns out the owner of the ass I'm biting in the sepia coloured image, wants to start up his own blog. However, at the end of the day, there's only one Karmacake.
And, that Karmacake is me.
So child, if you want to start a blog.
Start one.
But, I expect you to behave.
More Photos from Dim Sum Yum V5 Found Here. With Thanks to Matt (Madd Hattere) P.