I Heart Edmonton

#YEG Online Community by emil tiedemann S OCIAL media has forever changed our World Wide Web. It’s changed why we go online, when and where we go online, and even who goes online, and there’s no going back now! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, blogs, podcasts, and the many other virtual social hubs have become a part of most people’s daily - and in some cases, hourly - lives.  How often have you seen someone glued to their smartphone or tablet on a bus or at your dinner table, or even walking down a busy street?! Some would argue that social media has turned civilization into that zombie apocalypse the movies and TV shows kept warning us about. The lack of manners and conversation is a common modern day pet peeve that is only getting worse as the generation born connected grows up.    Some of the most respected and well-known influencers in Edmonton's social media. Zombies aside, social media isn’t all that bad. Folks use it to reach out and engage, to...

Slow-moving documentary has the potential to take the road less travelled, but ends up in the ditch instead BY EMIL TIEDEMANN W E'VE all been told never to judge a book by its cover, right? But a movie by its trailer? You'd think that one could develop an accurate opinion based almost entirely on those two-minute teaser clips that are essentially the synopsis of its parent film. Not always. Case in point, Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman 's "documentary" Catfish that presents itself as a suspense thriller that is "not inspired by true events...just true." But its own authenticity as an actual docu-film isn't the issue at hand (though lets put a tac in that). I can't sit here and condone distorted depictions, not when I'm spending something like twenty bucks every time I go to the theatre. And especially not when my anticipation gets the best of me. You see, it was this film's trailer--and a few choice words by "respectable" cr...

H EY Edmonton, I just wanted to give you an update on the future of I Heart Edmonton , for anyone who cares. I know that many of you have lost your reason for getting up in the morning when you read that " WE WERE ON A BREAK " ( Ross , Friends )! But I've come to the realization that the world is just not the same without our little site. By the way, for any of you without a sense of humour, I'm a sarcastic kinda guy, so please don't think that I actually believe I Heart Edmonton is the best thing since sliced bread. And while we're on the subject, I don't think sliced bread is all that great, so.... Anyways, what I'm saying is that I Heart Edmonton will be back soon (early April ). I'm pretty excited to get back to work on this hyperlocal venture that gives me (and you) an insight on all the things going on in our amazing city, as well as all the innovative and intriguing projects in the works. Edmonton has a bright future, and I hope I Heart Ed...

Bored? Then check out our new sidebar 'Calendar' for something to do I N order to shine a light on even more upcoming events happening in Edmonton, or in surrounding areas ( St. Albert , Sherwood Park , etc.), I Heart Edmonton has included a new feature in our sidebar to the left. " Events Calendar " will highlight some of the concerts, festivals, exhibits, showcases, or other events that will be hitting up the city in the coming days or weeks. They will be brief what-when-where updates that can be clicked on for more information. And don't forget to follow I Heart Edmonton on Facebook and/or Twitter , where we let Edmontonians in on local events coming up. We'll continue finding other ways to guide all you beautiful, sexy folks through what's going on in the city of Edmonton year-round. Cheers, from I Heart . e

"I Heart" has a heart-on for our new Facebook Page...come say hi! "' I HEART Edmonton ' is excited to finally join Facebook !" That was our first "status update" on our brand new Facebook Page , which was kicked off yesterday (Tuesday, Nov. 3). Less than a month after " I Heart " signed up for Twitter , we've now become a part of the world's largest social network, which has more than 300 million active users worldwide. " I Heart " welcomes your feedback, ideas, comments, and even your pet peeves via Facebook, and we'll focus on sharing with you upcoming events in and around the Alberta capital, as well as photos and videos. Please check out the " I Heart Edmonton " Facebook Page the next time you sign on and click the " Join Group " tab to become a part of our team! Thank you Edmonton! Emil Tiedemann , " I Heart Edmonton " e