Kyle Thomas

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Google caters to the Foodies

Google has won me over once again, as they now offer Recipe Search. There are tons of good resources for recipes online and many which I use. AllRecipes.com, the Epicurious iPad App, and so on. All of these places are good at what they do, so why does this Google search draw me in?

It draws me in because it is in a place I always am. I’m always searching for something, so why not food as well. When you watch the video you will see that there are many options you can put in place to narrow down your search. For example here is a link to a search I did for potatoes with parmesan cheese with only 30 minutes prep time and under 300 calories.

Even though my collection of Company’s Coming recipe books is growing I still foresee myself using this Google Search when I want to try and cook something different. What about you?

New Gmail App for iPhone missed the mark for me

Read Googles blog post about their new app here: Introducing the Gmail app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

It missed the mark for me though. On any given day I have 3 Gmail Accounts going, all with their own purpose. It all started with brand identity, I want an email address for those brand, so people know it is solid. Or at least that is my opinion.

Don’t get me wrong, the app is really nice. It performs perfectly and is much like the browser version on a computer. It is much like the G+ App with it sleek design and ease of use.

Try it, if you have 1 or a primary account. You might just like it.

gmail app

KyleWith on CBC Daybreak North talking Google+

After talking a lot about Google+ (by the way I’m not done yet) the past couple days, I was approached by CBC Daybreak North host Robert Doane about doing a quick chat about the new network.

We prerecorded it yesterday afternoon and it aired this morning (July 19, 2011) on their show. I think it went really we and I feel I touched upon all the points I really wanted to make about Google+

The one thing I wish I had a better answer for though, is how rural areas can use Social Media. Obviously the first thing that comes to our minds is how slow their Internet maybe, but I don’t think that is as big of excuse anymore. Using a Social Networking site really don’t take much internet and more and more places do have 3G cell service now. I hope to work more on putting in place a way more rural community can connect on some of these networks.

Have a listen and tell me what you think.

My Blog Post on Google+

Who came here because they wanted to read my thoughts on the latest and great social network? Well I am sorry to disappoint you, but I’m really just going to direct you to somewhere else.

In fact, I’m going to suggest if you want to read all my thoughts and observations about Google+ you should head over to the Motion Media Blog.

I might as well give you a seek peak though, to hopefully entice you into actually go over there and reading what I put my blood, sweat and tears into. Basically I wanted to highlight the key features that I believe are drawing people in to G+, but I also wanted to mention some of the down sides of the new platform thus far. I believe it is a well balanced post, please leave me your comments.

Motion Media Blog

Fort St John Garage Sales June 18

A couple weeks ago I made my first Fort St John Garage Sale map using Google Maps. Each pin was a garage sale that was taking place Saturday morning. Now it is back and I have made the June 18 edition.

Using this map, for me, is amazing. I use my iPad to pull up the map so I can easily see where all the garage sales are. It would even work if you printed it out.

Here is the link: 
View Garage Sales – June 18 in a larger map