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Grey Cup pilgrimage of a Stamps superfan

Katy Anderson — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 01:57:18 GMT

Storified by Katy Anderson · Fri, Nov 23 2012 17:57:18

He finally made it — after 55 hours on a bus from Calgary, Stampeders superfan Jeremy Ballantine has finally arrived in Grey Cup Central — Toronto.

Ballantine set out on his cross-country tour on Tuesday.

http://instagr.am/p/SQtiy0JStw/ @StampsPR @calstampeders 55 hours on a bus just to see @rmaver6 and @nikel18 win the cup #roadtoGreycup · Jeremy Ballantine

This is how many tickets it takes to get from #calgary to TO. http://instagr.am/p/SQwAdzJSve/ · Jeremy Ballantine

The superfan posted a picture of him with a signed Doug Flutie ball at every stop along the way.

For those who have asked here is a close-up of the ball I'm carrying around. Signature is Doug Flutie. #roadtoGreycup http://pic.twitter.com/9pvVsYnN · Jeremy Ballantine

#roadtoGreycup continues in Brooks, AB. @calstampeders @StampsPR Ball is signed by Doug Flutie. #52.5hoursleft http://pic.twitter.com/JUoCzDOz · Jeremy Ballantine

In gull lake, sk on my #roadtoGreycup Greyhound is really strict about people getting off the bus #consolationpicture http://pic.twitter.com/YKQ0mPJM · Jeremy Ballantine

In Moose Jaw, SK continuing my #roadtoGreycup it's kind of cold... @CBCCalgary @calstampeders @StampsPR http://pic.twitter.com/87SohzgG · Jeremy Ballantine

Kenora, Ontario is Awesome. #roadtoGreycup continues along #31hourstogo @CBCCalgary @StampsPR @calstampeders http://pic.twitter.com/rBtahINh · Jeremy Ballantine

Continuing the #roadtoGreycup in Dryden, ON excited to be helping @CBCCalgary with their coverage http://pic.twitter.com/C2p5Aijj · Jeremy Ballantine

In Sudbury, ONT with a 2 hour layover. I found a mini golf place but it was closed #greycup100 http://pic.twitter.com/NisHvyOR · Jeremy Ballantine

A picture of the 2 people who have taken all the photos of me and sat within 5 feet for 55 hours. Kelsie and Dale http://pic.twitter.com/fzyE5qKd · Jeremy Ballantine

Stats on trip: 4L barqs drank; 4 diner meals; 3 bags of chips; 6 hours sleep; 2 photographers; 41 hours on a bus. #worthit #roadtoGreycup
— Jeremy Ballantine · Wed, Nov 21 2012 14:22:02

Also people across this country are so kind if you are kind back/first #roadtoGreycup #bestcountryintheworld
— Jeremy Ballantine · Wed, Nov 21 2012 17:24:50

Finally, he arrived in Toronto to take in the festivities.

Off the greyhound now on to TTC for the rest of the way http://pic.twitter.com/8Y5qGD92 · Jeremy Ballantine

Had a conversation with @calstampeders president and CEO Lyle Bauer. More proof that everyone in the organization is a #classact #greycup100
— Jeremy Ballantine · Fri, Nov 23 2012 09:10:28

Taking in the fan festival at the Toronto Convention Centre #greycup100 http://pic.twitter.com/NKEptyGW · Jeremy Ballantine

Doing a wing competition at the #greycup100 fan festival. Hopefully I can win!
— Jeremy Ballantine · Fri, Nov 23 2012 10:29:19

Calgarians remember

Katy Anderson — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:39:22 GMT

Storified by Katy Anderson · Sun, Nov 11 2012 11:39:22

Honouring our fallen and our veterans today. A moment of silence, and a lifetime of respect. #RemembranceDay
— Trina M Buitenwerf · Sun, Nov 11 2012 11:17:01

My great grand father - Ed Thunderchild WWII - I remember and Iam honored to be his Granddaughter. Today I r http://instagr.am/p/R5kgOSKd8e/ · Meewasin ~ MeL!sSa

Many pics of this already this morning. This part of the Memorial project really works, I think. #lestweforget #yyc http://pic.twitter.com/qEmDpNdY · David Gray

Remembering my Dad telling me weeks before he died about fighting in war n being a POW n NOT to forget the sacrifices that were made. #tears
— Heather Forsyth · Sun, Nov 11 2012 09:12:17

To my grandfathers and to those who have or do serve....we remember and we respect....love a devoted nation http://pic.twitter.com/4MQEkJpA · Duncan Hawkins

Thank you veterans and our current solders in war #lestweforget
— Abraham Haimour · Sun, Nov 11 2012 10:40:01

Remember. #yyc #remembranceday http://instagr.am/p/R5ncHJE29W/ · alyssa

Everything is in place for the Military Museum's Remembrance Day service. # http://pic.twitter.com/LtrHFKcb · Meghan Grant

Laying the Wreath on Behalf of Calgarians at the Cenotaph in Central Park #yyc #yyccc #lestweforget http://pic.twitter.com/4yPa6tdT · John Mar

Taking a moment today to remember my two grandfather's who served in the second world war.
— Karl P. Fischer · Sun, Nov 11 2012 10:23:52

Thinking of my grandfather Walter Froehler. He fought bravely in the war and continued to strive to make the world a better place. #thankful
— Felicia Chapman · Sun, Nov 11 2012 09:49:50

#yyc #lestweforget beautiful ceremony at Battalion Park on Signal Hill http://pic.twitter.com/e15A8Eu3 · Rebecca

This pic is I took is fitting today. One of the first Legion halls in Canada. #yyc #LestWeForget http://pic.twitter.com/akPDfTWB · Shane@calgaryrants

Stopped nephew's hockey game for moment of silence at 11 am. Classy move Chestermere Minor Hockey. #LestWeForget
— Alyssa Berry · Sun, Nov 11 2012 10:07:08

The Remembrance Pillow at Mewata Armouries #LestWeForget #peace #yyc http://pic.twitter.com/jnpz5LNs · Irénée Rutema

Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph in Central Park #yyc #yyccc #lestweforget http://pic.twitter.com/PSe3pr6V · John Mar

Mewata Armories with Brigadier General Ed McGillivary #lestweforget #ableg #yyc http://pic.twitter.com/JWeBf097 · Sandra Jansen

Remembering our fallen at the Military Museums Remembrance Day Service. #11/11/11 #yyccentre http://twitpic.com/bcf95m · Joan Crockatt

Calgary's most informative tweeters

Katy Anderson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:31:31 GMT

Here's a list of all the responses Calgarians and others gave me about the tweeters who are most informative about our city. Thanks to everyone who responded! If you keep suggesting names, I'll keep adding them.

Storified by Katy Anderson · Tue, Jul 24 2012 11:45:11

Hey Calgary, who are your fav tweeters that keep you informed about what's happening in #yyc? Putting together a list for reporters.
— Katy Anderson · Sat, Jul 21 2012 14:51:57

@KatyAnderson How about @markchopkins and @MaryKapusta !
— David (P) Leonard · Sat, Jul 21 2012 14:54:29

.@MisterYYC MT @KatyAnderson: Who r your fav tweeters 2 keep u informed about what's happening in #yyc? Putting together a list 4 reporters.
— Kimberly Jones · Sat, Jul 21 2012 15:20:30

@KatyAnderson Lots of great stuff from @ciawesome and @dinnerwithjulie
— stuckincarn · Sat, Jul 21 2012 15:28:01

@KatyAnderson fave #yyc tweeters @melissavroon @merry120 @mitchpopilak @donnamct
— Felicia · Sat, Jul 21 2012 15:33:13

@KatyAnderson these are my faves: @lonnietaylor @CameraguyRob @WBrettWilson @downtowncalgary #BestYYCTweeters
— Holly Wagner · Sat, Jul 21 2012 15:53:35

@KatyAnderson #yyc tweeters? @nenshi, @markchopkins and @yycfoodtrucks
— blair puente · Sat, Jul 21 2012 17:31:51

@KatyAnderson @nenshi... he's the guy to follow in #YYC
— Janna G · Sat, Jul 21 2012 18:34:36

@KatyAnderson suggest you add @MinrvaGroup to your list of Calgary tweeters
— Doug Symington · Sat, Jul 21 2012 18:55:45

@dougsymington @KatyAnderson Wow! Thank you so much! I love this city. Another good one is @familyfunyyc
— Michelle Priest · Sat, Jul 21 2012 19:13:40

@KatyAnderson well, @lonnietaylor is always up to something new & tweeting about it. #yycevents
— Karina · Sat, Jul 21 2012 19:15:37

@katyanderson Oh, lots! @julieish, @drewpanderson, @mikesbloggity, @jasmineantonick, @lonnietaylor, @PlanetLeor, @alexYYC, @donnamct...
— Mark Hopkins · Sat, Jul 21 2012 21:42:12

@katyanderson ... and @chelscore, @mrktcollective, @regtiangha, @AlexKGT, @JulietBurgess, @ciawesome, @Calgary2012, @DesiderataDani...
— Mark Hopkins · Sat, Jul 21 2012 21:45:40

@katyanderson ... and surely many more that I'm forgetting!
— Mark Hopkins · Sat, Jul 21 2012 21:45:53

@KatyAnderson you should definite check out @Bengizmo he tweets for a bunch of #yyc organizations @protospace @WCRS_YYC to name a few
— Jeremie Boulianne · Sat, Jul 21 2012 23:47:43

I follow @VoyageVixen for #yyc #news and worldy news. #DiverseTopics #Humanitarian #ConcernedCitizen @KatyAnderson
— St Bford · Sun, Jul 22 2012 06:40:26

@KatyAnderson Likely start with @mikesbloggity, move on to @chimaincalgary and finish with @Nenshi
— Stephen Carter · Sun, Jul 22 2012 13:13:16

@KatyAnderson .... @Crackmacs knows everything that's happening!!! #Clutch
— Jody Trevor · Sun, Jul 22 2012 22:07:31

@KatyAnderson Hands down the best go to for what's shakin in CowTown @lonnietaylor @mikesbloggity & @MisterYYC all rather handsome too ;)
— AprilMatthews · Sun, Jul 22 2012 22:11:34

@KatyAnderson I live in #medhat but I rely on @lonnietaylor & @donnamct
— That girl! :) · Sun, Jul 22 2012 22:11:55

#ProjectKris location announced, excluding teens that planned it

Katy Anderson — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:56:45 GMT

High school house party location announced but is at bar, so Kris and friends can't go

Storified by Katy Anderson · Sat, Mar 10 2012 20:56:45

The secret location of a planned Calgary house party that got international attention this week was announced Saturday night.

The catch? The high school "house party" will be at a bar — meaning most of the teens that helped spread the word won't be able to get in.

Grade 12 student Hunter Mills made the announcement just after 8 p.m. MT Saturday night.

4630 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB #projectkris
— Hunter Mills · Sat, Mar 10 2012 19:02:15

Mills waited a minute — which was sure to be filled with many google searches for the address — then followed up with a Tweet explaining more about the plan for the night.

OFFICIAL HOSTS OF #projectkris IS THE BACK ALLEY SHOW THIS TWEET BEFORE 10 TO GET IN FREE! CONTINUE TO SHOW THIS TWEET AT THE DOOR ALL NIGHT
— Hunter Mills · Sat, Mar 10 2012 19:02:40

By 8:30 p.m. MT both Hunter's tweets had been passed on upwards of 50 times each.

The location means that the party's namesake, Grade 11 student Kris Morrey, and Mills won't be able to attend. The bar says that they won't be making any exceptions, party-goers will need to be 18-years-old to get in.

The attention started with a single tweet Monday that was helped along by the hashtag #ProjectKris, a play on the name of a new movie about an out-of-control house party called Project X.

Tweet sends word of Calgary house party around the world - CBC ...

1 day ago ... A planned Calgary high school house party is getting attention around the world.

It started with Morrey's plan to have a small get together at his family's new house for Saturday night. He even had his mom's permission.

Then Mills sent out the tweet that began the landslide of attention.

@KMorrey is trying to become popular after Saturday, hope it works out for him. #projectkris
— H_Mills69 · Sun, Mar 04 2012 12:09:14

By Monday night, the search word for the party, #ProjectKris, was one of the most tweeted about things in Calgary.

#projectkris is now trending in #Calgary http://trendsmap.com/ca/calgary
— TrendsCalgary · Mon, Mar 05 2012 19:40:51

It was trending nationally by Tuesday. The tweet and related hashtag, garnered around the world from Japan to Egypt — and at home.

The Calgary police were among those watching #ProjectKris and met with Hunter at his school Thursday, to make him aware "of the power he has."

In the lead up to the much anticipated announcement hundreds were tweeting about the party.

@H_Mills69 has the power to send thousands of people to any location in Calgary, i hope it's not my house #projectkris
— bholt_ · Sat, Mar 10 2012 17:48:55

#projectkris is just #konys plan in disguise to gather a bunch of high school kids and make an army out of them
— l0veofyourlife · Sat, Mar 10 2012 17:49:35

NICAR12: Day 1

Katy Anderson — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:50:13 GMT

Tweets from Day 1 of the Investigative Reporters and Editors Computer Assisted Reporting conference in St. Louis.

Storified by Katy Anderson · Thu, Feb 23 2012 12:50:13

Investigative Reporters and Editors | NICAR 2012

Join IRE and NICAR in St. Louis for our annual conference devoted to computer- assisted reporting, Feb. 23-26, 2012, at the St. Louis Un...

Open notes here:

NICAR12 open rough notes - Google Docs

Big lesson of #NICAR12: What used to cost thousands of dollars to pursue can now be done effectively through open-source solutions.
— J Groves · Thu, Feb 23 2012 08:00:57

A wiki of government databases, curated by @ALALibrary ... bookmarking this for later fun at #nicar12 http://bit.ly/gj8jgG
— dancow · Thu, Feb 23 2012 06:14:27

#nicar12 peeps who want more about machine learning, try this (free) online Stanford course: http://bit.ly/uuwI4L I loved it last fall.
— coppinr · Thu, Feb 23 2012 07:43:47

22 free tools for data visualization and analysis - Computerworld http://ow.ly/9ffAA / some resources for newbies #nicar12
— kbculver · Thu, Feb 23 2012 07:42:53

Use Code Year to learn coding. It sends you programming lessons every Monday. #nicar12 #nicar12dk
— Silas Bang · Thu, Feb 23 2012 07:56:42

a great site to convert your data from excel to another format: Mr. Data Convertor http://shancarter.com/data_converter/ #nicar12
— Elaine Wong · Thu, Feb 23 2012 08:21:49

Wrangling Data #nicar12-ians may enjoy my tutorial on turning gov't PDFs into a searchable, sortable html table: http://www.kevinschaul.com/2012/02/08/pdf-to-searchable-sortable-table/
— Kevin Schaul · Thu, Feb 23 2012 08:16:47

The Age of Big Data - New York Times

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Twiangulate, a basic tool for social network analysis on Twitter. #nicar12
— SStirling · Thu, Feb 23 2012 09:38:48

Tools, Slides and Links from NICAR12 // Ricochet by Chrys Wu

14 hours ago ... One of the most popular posts on Ricochet was the collection of dataviz tools, slides and links from last year's N...

Geekwear at #nicar12 http://instagr.am/p/HW8T10TDAB/ · John Keefe

.@DougHaddix #NICAR12 presentation Social Media Sleuthing: http://www.mediafire.com/Haddix
— KatyAnderson · Thu, Feb 23 2012 10:00:07

Want to know what different social media networks someone's using? Try this: http://knowem.com/ #nicar12
— hilarysk · Thu, Feb 23 2012 09:26:20

We want your expertise! Pitch a session or apply to speak at #ONA12, Sept. 20-22. http://bit.ly/y7x505 #Onews #NICAR12
— ONA · Thu, Feb 23 2012 09:00:23

Anybody else remembering the @ThisAmerLife show from a few weeks back about the culture of conferences? So much truth. #NICAR12
— hubertallen · Thu, Feb 23 2012 12:20:06

Conventions | This American Life

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