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  • Arrest made in Sheila Nabb case

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    27 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pm
    A Mexican newspaper, Noroeste.com, is reporting that an arrest has been made in the brutal assault of Sheila Nabb.The Calgary woman was badly beaten last weekend, and her family says she was flown back to Canada Thursday night for further treatment.Nabb was found in the elevator at a resort in Mazatlan in a pool of blood and was taken to hospital in intensive care.Charges against the suspect include attempted murder.The area's Attorney General has been quoted as saying Jose Ramon Acosta Quintero has been arrested, adding Quintero was known to frequent hotels in Mazatlan and befriend…

  • Mexican man arrested in beating of Canadian woman

    CBC | Canadian News
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:03 pm
    A Mexican man has been arrested and will likely face an attempted homicide charge in the brutal beating of a Canadian woman at a five-star resort in Mazatlan.

  • Alberta NDP upset by sky high electrical rates

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    27 Jan 2012 | 3:49 pm
    Alberta's N-D-P leader says consumers are paying the highest electricity prices in the province's history. Brian Mason is looking for public support as the opposition party pushes its campaign to regulate the energy industry. Mason says families are being gouged while power companies make more money.He says a regulated system would mean lower power prices and less fluctuation. A petition is on the N-D-P website.

  • The Social Hour 43: Pinterest clone, @sweden, Bandcamp, Olly!

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  • 2012 Kia Rio

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    25 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Kia plays high stakes with new Rio
 
 
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  • Hey, That's A Cool Website!

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:05 am
    Our weekly roundup of some of the best destinations on the world wide web continues. Thanks to everyone who offered up suggestions this week for sites we can share with our readers. If you have any must-visit URLs you think we should check out, let us know by posting a comment below, adding your thoughts to our Facebook page at facebook.com/strombo or tweeting @strombodotcom with the hashtag #HeyThatsACoolWebsite. Cllick on the images below to visit the sites in question. 1. The Selvedge Yard http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/ What makes for a kickass website? A collection of generally…

  • Upcoming Guests - Week of January 30, 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pm
    January 30, 2012 David Frum Remember the phrase 'Axis of Evil'? Well, that's David Frum. No, he's not the axis of evil - but he did the coin the phrase while working as a speech writer for George W. Bush back in 2002. Those four words cemented David's position as an important voice in Conservative American politics. Throughout his career, David has positioned himself as the smart conservative's conservative. And there's no disputing the smart part. He graduated from Yale, then Harvard Law. He worked for The National Review and, now, as a contributor to The Daily Beast and CNN. He's a…

  • SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT CANADA: Our First Female Film Director

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:32 pm
    So who was Canada's first female auteur director? Her name was Nell Shipman, and as Sarah Gadon, star of 'A Dangerous Method' and the upcoming 'Cosmopolis', explains, Nell was quite the powerhouse.

  • THE LIST: After The Holocaust

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:42 pm
    Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, and last night on our show, comedian Alex Nussbaum took a look at some of the more unexpected treatments that event has received in popular culture:

  • Shawn Atleo: The Complete Interview

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:07 pm
    Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was on the program last night talking about his meeting with Prime Minister Harper and the future of First Nations in Canada. There was a lot more thought-provoking and important conversation between George and Shawn than we could fit into the broadcast. Here's the full interview.
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    Global Voices » Canada

  • Global Online Community Protests U.S. Anti-Piracy Bills

    Jillian C. York
    18 Jan 2012 | 4:39 am
    Today, January 18, is an important day for the Internet. Corporate websites, from Google to Twitpic, along with civil society groups and individuals, have all joined together in a common cause: to protest two American bills that could have grave effects for global online free expression. As Global Voices' Executive Director Ivan Sigal has written, “there are powerful corporate and government forces who would prefer to see the openness and accessibility of the web restricted.” The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect-IP Act (PIPA) would both force websites to…

  • Iran: A homeless Iranian killed in Canada

    Fred Petrossian
    15 Jan 2012 | 10:17 am
    Several Iranian bloggers reported [fa] Farshad Mohammadi, a 34 years old homeless Iranian in Montreal was killed by a policeman. Canada's police says the victim had attacked a policeman with knife. Written by Fred Petrossian · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper

  • COP17: Young Trackers Share Final Thoughts on Climate Change Talks

    Andrea Arzaba
    9 Jan 2012 | 6:24 am
    Adopt a Negotiator Project trackers updated their blogs daily during the two weeks of climate change talks at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP17, held from November 28 to December 9, 2011, in South Africa. Trackers followed negotiations from their regional perspectives, writing in languages like Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, French, Polish and English. One of the major results of the conference was the second commitment of the Kyoto Protocol, the only legally binding international treaty to reduce green house emissions. However, the commitment was weak, as major polluters…

  • Confusing information for NGOs at COP 17 in Durban

    Abdoulaye Bah
    9 Dec 2011 | 8:14 am
    Addressing the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) in Durban on climate change, René Audet complained on the website blogueaqlpa.com: “Since the arrival of Ministers in Durban, negotiations have been taken to another level, so to speak. Now, this level is inaccessible to observers like us. Information circulates well within NGO networks, but they are confusing.” Written by Abdoulaye Bah · Translated by Abdoulaye Bah · View original post [fr] · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon…

  • Canada: The Start of the SlutWalk Movement

    Maria Grabowski
    4 Dec 2011 | 9:46 am
    This post is part of our special coverage SlutWalks 2011. Global Voices' author, Maria Grabowski, interviews Heather Jarvis, the co-founder of the first SlutWalk initiative based in Toronto, Canada. Here, they talk about the background of the movement and its quick spread to the rest of the world. [See Jarvis' Toronto SlutWalk speech here]. Heather Jarvis came up with the SlutWalk idea as a direct response to a Toronto police officer's advice that female students avoid “avoid dressing like sluts”: We threw it right back. Let's talk about sluts then, victim-blaming…
 
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    CKNW Vancouver News

  • Jet fuel opponents set to rally

    Laura Baziuk | Email news tips to laura.baziuk@corusent.com
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:35 am
    Richmond-area residents want a group of airlines designing a jetfuel pipeline out to YVR to hear their concerns.  So they plan to hold a rally at an open house hosted by the airlines today. Carol Day is chair of the Vancouver Airport Pipeline Opposition for Richmond, or VAPOR. "We want the airlines to wake up, listen to the people and do the environmentally responsible thing, which is to abandon the marine terminal and jet fuel tankers on the Fraser River." Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie says he's opposed to the pipeline, saying it has too many risks, as well.The current proposal from the…

  • NDP to nominate Chilliwack-Hope candidate

    Shane Woodford | Email news tips to Shane at shane.woodford@corusent.com
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:34 am
    The NDP isn't revealing how much out of their war chest they will be spending in two by-elections set for the months ahead as they pick a candidate in Chilliwack today.Leader Adrian Dix when asked how much was in the bank for the elections campaigns in Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam said... "In Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack we are going to run full campaigns." "I think that really depends on how long the campaign is I mean the Premier decides that for example we have on St John's in Port Moody we have a campaign office now so obviously if the by-election is next month we will…

  • Fleming reacts to Chilliwack fire

    Shane Woodford | Email news tips to Shane at shane.woodford@corusent.com
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:33 am
    The NDP's environment critic is sounding the alarm over the state of BC Hydro's aging infrastructure as he points to the fire at a Chilliwack sub-station.  Rob Fleming says just the fact leaking oil from a damaged transformer which caught fire contained PCBs is a concern. "Well I think there are dangerous ingredients in sub-station coolants and for transformer stations like this but these things are never ever supposed to catch on fire so the question is really about you know for further examination later on if a review is called for is how this happened." Fleming says just last year two…

  • Berner's son appeals life sentence in murder conviction

    Charmaine de Silva | Email news tips to charmaine.desilva@corusent.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:06 pm
    Lawyers for Joshua Berner appeared in B.C. appeal court today, asking a judge to overturn his second-degree murder conviction. 27-year-old Berner was convicted of stabbing 23-year-old Benjamin Warland to death after a fight that began on a Richmond bus in 2009. Berner claimed self-defence, and while the jury had the potential to convict him on manslaughter, they went with second-degree murder. In the appeal, his lawyer argues the trial judge made several errors instructing the jury, including saying they could use his actions after the fact to convict him and gave wrong definitions of the…

  • Task force to see if there's enough timber to rebuild Burns Lake sawmill

    Sean Leslie | <a href="mailto:sleslie@cknw.com">Email news tips to Sean</a>
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:12 pm
    The B.C. government is trying to find enough timber to convince the owners of the Burns Lake sawmill to rebuild after last week's devastating fire. Jobs and Tourism Minister Pat Bell has announced a task force that includes community and native leaders to help Burns Lake recover from the destruction of its main employer. One job will be to find enough local timber supply to allow Hampton Affiliates to rebuild the plant – without affecting other local forest companies. "We need to do this in a way that allows the existing mills to continue to operate in a viable manner and promises…
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  • Calgary Police investigate city's second homicide in 2012

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    28 Jan 2012 | 5:44 am
    Calgary Police confirm they're looking into their second homicide of the year.A man was found in front of a home in the central neighbourhood of Bankview Wednesday morning. The 20 year old victim died on Thursday.Staff Sergeant Doug Andrus says a party was taking place at that home, and he doesn't consider the death random."We've made no arrests at this time," says Andrus. "We do have information that there were several people in attendance at the party who were not as well known to the other party-goers and who were uninvited."Meanwhile, homicide detectives in Edmonton are getting a bit of a…

  • Calgary Police turn to graphic posters to reach out to young people

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    28 Jan 2012 | 5:43 am
    Calgary Police hope a graphic poster will get the message out about the dangers of illegal drugs.Police say six deaths in Calgary are now linked to PMMA, a chemical compund used to make ecstasy.Staff Sergeant Frank Cattoni says police have to use creative ways to reach young people."We recognize that traditional, 'Just Say No,' messaging, when it comes to drug education, just isn't effective," says Cattoni.The poster shows a dirty sandwich on the ground and a bag of pills, with the caption "would you eat this, then why would you take this?" (CHQR, ph)

  • Local realtor convicted of sex crimes

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    27 Jan 2012 | 11:32 pm
    A local realtor is awaiting a sentencing hearing after he was convicted on Friday in connection with a series of attacks against city prostitutes. Police arrested Oldin Yadir Maldonado, 29, in June of 2009 after investigating assaults that had taken place in April and May of that year. Officers say in each case, a prostitute was picked up near 118th avenue and taken to various locations around the city, where they were attacked. Maldonado, who had his real estate licence suspended after he was charged, was found guilty on Friday of three counts of unlawful confinement, two counts each of…

  • Province set to compensate families who lost their homes to land erosion

    <a href="mailto:lkelly@iNews880.com?subject:Comment from 630CHED.com">Click here to email Landon Kelly </a>
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:40 pm
    The families whose homes tumbled down into the river valley because of erosion, are finally in line for compensation.The province is poised to give three families $1.35 million to share.Jerry Ward with Alberta Municipal Affairs says there is one catch."We haven't provided any funds as of yet. It's contingent on the city waiving the property taxes and the demolition costs as well," says Ward. "So if they're in agreement to do that, we're going to uphold our end as well."Ward says the money is coming from the treasury board, which would indicate the money will come out of the province's general…

  • Fort McMurray man charged in Calgary airport drug bust

    Kim Smith
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pm
    In Calgary, two men are facing trafficking charges in what Canada Border Services and RCMP call their first two drug busts of 2012 and there's a northern Alberta connection. 27-year-old Umar Ahmed, of Fort McMurray, was arrested after nearly 30 kilograms of khat was found in two checked bags January 19 Police believe the chewable drug was heading from the United Kingdom to Fort McMurray. RCMP Sergeant Patrick Webb says khat is a fairly common seizure, but needs to be fresh. "What that simply means is that if it's too long in transit then it starts to deteriorate and it's not saleable," says…
 
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  • Zoo officials saddened by lion's death

    Joe McFarland
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:26 pm
    Sad news from the Calgary Zoo.  Officials have announced 16-year-old lion Okonko died this afternoon (Friday) after a delicate surgery removing a cancerous spleen.  They say the male lion's heart failed.  He was born in Denmark in 1995 and arrived in Calgary a couple of years later along with three sisters.  One died last year while the other two remain at the Zoo.

  • Arrest made in Sheila Nabb case

    _QR77 Newsroom
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pm
    A Mexican newspaper, Noroeste.com, is reporting that an arrest has been made in the brutal assault of Sheila Nabb.The Calgary woman was badly beaten last weekend, and her family says she was flown back to Canada Thursday night for further treatment.Nabb was found in the elevator at a resort in Mazatlan in a pool of blood and was taken to hospital in intensive care.Charges against the suspect include attempted murder.The area's Attorney General has been quoted as saying Jose Ramon Acosta Quintero has been arrested, adding Quintero was known to frequent hotels in Mazatlan and befriend…

  • New penguins arrive at Calgary Zoo

    _QR77 Newsroom
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:57 pm
    The Calgary Zoo is now home to a select group of penguins.The flightless birds have arrived from places across Canada, the U.S. and Scotland and will be featured in a new exhibit called the Penguin Plunge.The four species of penguins are now in quarantine as they get used to their new home. The species include the Gentoo, King, Humboldt, and Rockhopper.The exhibit will open on February 17th. See the penguins here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SndXceRhFnU

  • Alberta NDP upset by sky high electrical rates

    _QR77 Newsroom
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:49 pm
    Alberta's N-D-P leader says consumers are paying the highest electricity prices in the province's history. Brian Mason is looking for public support as the opposition party pushes its campaign to regulate the energy industry. Mason says families are being gouged while power companies make more money.He says a regulated system would mean lower power prices and less fluctuation. A petition is on the N-D-P website.

  • Police confirm sixth death from ecstasy, could be a seventh

    _QR77 Newsroom
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:07 pm
    Another person has died from tainted ecstasy in Calgary.The cause of death was confirmed through an autopsy.Officials say this the sixth death since July from tainted ecstasy where a compound called PMMA is found in the drug.Meantime, a toxicology test is being done on a seventh person to determine if tainted ecstasy was responsible for that death.Police are pleading with the public to avoid taking illegal drugs.    
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  • Baby girl dies as a result of house fire

    CJOB News Team reporting
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:13 am
    A baby girl who survived a tragic house fire in Winnipeg on Tuesday has died in hospital after being taken off life support.    The four-month-old girl is the fifth person to die as a result of the fire.    Her mother, grandmother and two sisters died shortly after being taken to hospital from the burning home on Woodlark Place in West Kildonan..    The father was at work at the time.      Winnipeg Police constable   Natalie Aitken   says the home did have  smoke detectors.     …

  • Winnipeg Police looking for Gerald Carriere

    CJOB News Team reporting
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:05 am
    Winnipeg Police  need your help to find  62 year old Gerald CARRIERE.He was last seen  Friday morning  in the area of Kimberly Avenue and Grey Street. CARRIERE is described as a Caucasian male,  about 5'9" tall,   weighing  175 pounds, with short white hair.  CARRIERE was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue- grey jacket, and prescription glasses.  If you know the whereabouts of    Gerald  CARRIERE  contact the Missing Persons Unit at…

  • Airplane Engine Testing Centre Opening Next Week in Wpg

    CJOB News Team reporting
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:03 pm
    The Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification says a new airplane engine testing centre opening in Winnipeg next week will bring airlines from all over the world here to test their machines providing a big boost to our economy. Lynne Yelich announced an additional 5 million dollars of funding for the testing centre Friday morning in Winnipeg.  That money will go towards equipment for the centre which will be operated by Standard AERO and could create 50 new jobs.

  • Driver Facing Charges After Leading Police On Chase Near Ninette

    CJOB News Team reporting
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pm
    A 28-year old Brandon man is facing numerous charges including impaired driving after leading police on a wild chase down some gravel roads near Ninette.  Killarney RCMP say police had stopped a truck near Ninette.  But when the officers approached.... it sped away.  The vehicle was driven on Highway 23... eventually leaving the pavement for a gravel road near Ninette.  The vehicle left the road and struck a tree.  Both the driver and a 16-year old passenger were taken to hospital where they were treated for minor injuries.    The driver has also been…

  • Million Dollar Grow Op Shut Down

    CJOB News Team reporting
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pm
    Winnipeg police have shut down a million dollar marijuana growing operation in Southdale.  Officers executed a drug and substance act search warrant this past Tuesday, at a home in the 100 block of Driftwood Bay.  940 plants were seized that have an estimated street value of just over a million dollars.   Equipment worth 20-thousand dollars was dismantled.  A 50-year old taken in the custody at the scene is facing charges of production of a controlled substance,  possession for the purpose of trafficking,  and theft of telecommunications.
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  • Caterpillar-owned Progress Rail to hold a job fair in Indiana

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:40 pm
    There are more storm clouds forming in the nasty Electro-Motive dispute. Caterpillar's Progress Rail in Muncie, Indiana is holding a job fair. Progress Rail is looking for  maintenance technicians, welders, painters, quality inspectors, assemblers, and material handlers.  The posted wages for those jobs range from $12.00/hour to $18.50/hour.  The job fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 4th in Muncie. President of Canadian Auto Workers local 27 Tim Carrie tells AM980 it will be interesting to see how many positions are filled. "Our understanding is that they…

  • Police Arrest Man On Outstanding Warrants Near West London School

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:09 pm
    Some tense moments for a west London school and neighbourhood on Friday afternoon. London Police responded to a home around 1pm near Springbank Drive and Greenwood Avenue, where they arrested a man without incident who was wanted on outstanding warrants. Kensal Park elementary school was put under a partial lockdown as a safety precaution, during the police activity. Students who took the bus home were allowed to leave during the partial lockdown and students who walk home were allowed to leave as long as they left with a parent or guardian.

  • Province Beefs Up London's Bottom Line With Uploads

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:11 pm
    The province says it's stepping in to lighten London's financial burden. At a media conference this morning, London West MPP Chris Bentley and Mayor Joe Fontana announced the province would be uploading over $45,186,500 in costs for London in 2012. The cash is a part of the ongoing uploading agreement between Ontario and its municipalities, but this year's funding is about 33 per cent more than London got last year. Bentley says that amounts to about $11 million dollars or two per cent on the average taxpayers' fees. It's a number Bentley tells AM980, is significant. "It's a recognition that…

  • Cleaning Solution Found in 2% Partly Skimmed Milk

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:27 am
    Something to remember next time you go to the fridge. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a warning early Friday, advising the public not to consume the Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk, with best before date February 12, 2012. This product may be contaminated with a cleaning solution. The affected product, Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed milk, is sold in 4 L bags bearing UPC 066800 00404 4 and the 'best before code' 1590 FE12 H7. The 'best before code' appears on the bag closure tab. No other codes are affected. This product has been…

  • Teen Facing Multiple Charges Following R.I.D.E. Check near London

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    A 17-year-old from London is facing more than a dozen charges after a R.I.D.E. check turned up a loaded revolver in the teen's vehicle. Middlesex OPP stopped a black SUV went thru a R.I.D.E. check at Highbury and Medway Road around midnight Tuesday, and police found a small quantity of marijuana inside the vehicle. They also turned up a replica handgun and a loaded .22 calibre revolver. Later that same day, they executed a search warrant at a home in London and recovered a stolen "Browning" rifle. A 17-year-old London youth is facing 11 weapons and firearms related charges, along with one…
 
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    AM900 CHML News

  • Tentative deal in transit talks

    CHML
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:08 am
    It looks like the HSR buses will continue to roll. The City of Hamilton and the Amalgamated Transit Union have reached a tentative agreement. The two sides met all day Friday and into Saturday morning with a  provincially-appointed mediator and were able to resolve the remaining outstanding issues. The two parties would have been in a legal strike/lockout position Monday. The ATU membership will learn the details of the agreement in the coming week and the union is recommending acceptance.

  • Talks aim to avert potential HSR strike

    Ken Mann
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pm
    A key meeting continues between city officials and negotiators for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 107. They are discussing a revised contract offer from the city that was presented to the union on Tuesday.  Both sides are voicing optimism that an agreement can be reached, before the two parties are in a legal strike/lockout position on Monday morning. Members of the ATU -- comprised of bus drivers, mechanics and other transit workers -- voted 94% in favour of strike action earlier this month to back their contract demands. In the event of a labour disruption, there would be no HSR…

  • United Way closes in on goal

    Ken Mann
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm
    The United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton is closing in on its campaign goal. The organization is about 230 thousand dollars, or 4%, short of its Hamilton fundraising target of 4.8 million dollars. Revenues are also within about 200 thousand dollars of the United Way's 2.2 million dollar goal in Burlington. The campaign will draw to a close on Friday. February.17th. The funds support 133 programs and services that are provided through 73 agencies.  

  • Milton Velodrome still on track

    Ken Mann
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:11 pm
    There's sobering news for anyone holding out hope that Hamilton could still be the site for the 2015 Pan Am Games Velodrome. Toronto 2015 CEO Ian Troop, speaking during a conference call on Friday morning, stressed that he remains confident that Milton will be the site of the venue. Troop notes that things are moving forward in Milton, and that will be the site subject to the confirmation of city politicians next week. The majority of Milton's 44% share of the 40 million dollar Velodrome project has been committed through private sources.   Mattamy Homes has pledged…

  • Exams expected to resume Monday at Ancaster High

    Ken Mann
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pm
    Ancaster High School is expected to be open and operating on Monday. The school remains closed for air quality testing today ---- following an electrical fire that occured back on Wednesday. The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board adds that it hopes the building will be cleared for access over the weekend.   Once that happens, an update will be posted on the board's website so that students can get into their lockers to get study materials. The tentative plan for Monday is that Period 2 exams will be held from 9-until-11 in orginally scheduled classrooms. Period 3 exams would…
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    AM640 Toronto News

  • York Region Miller Workers To Vote On Deal Today

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:54 am
    York Region Miller Transit workers are set to vote on a tentative deal today. If it goes through that would be the end of the three-month long strike. Riders will also receive a month of free service for the inconvience the strike has caused.

  • Single Vehicle Collision On The Westbound Gardiner 427 Ramp

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:51 am
    Traffic Services was investigating a single vehicle collision on the Westbound Gardiner at the 427 ramp. One person has been charged with impaired driving. There were no reports of any injuries. All lanes have been reopened.

  • Toronto Homicide Investigating Suspicious Death

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:42 pm
    Toronto's homicide squad is investigating after a woman in her 40's, who was found severely injured in a laneway near Dufferin Mall, has died. The woman was found around 6:30 Friday evening. Investigators still aren't sure how the woman received her injuries, but are treating the case as suspicious.

  • Police Search For Stabbing Suspect

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:54 pm
    Police continue the search for the suspect wanted in a double stabbing. Kevin Gardner, 27, allegedly stabbed a man and a woman inside an apartment building at 101 Humber Boulevard. The victims are in hospital in non life-threatening condition. Gardner is considered armed and dangerous. His picture is below. 

  • SIU Investigates Shooting In Brampton

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pm
    The Province's police watchdog is on the scene in Brampton this evening after police opened fire on a male suspect. The incident happened on Velvet Grass Ln. Near Bramalea Rd. and Peter Robertson Blvd. The suspect is now in hospital, yet no word on the extent of his injuries.
 
 
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    Canada Gazette — Environment

  • Significant New Activity Notice No. 16605

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Significant New Activity Notice No. 16605 - Significant New Activity Notice (Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information in...

  • Order 2012-66-01-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Order 2012-66-01-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List - The Minister of the Environment, pursuant to subsection 66(2) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999a, hereby makes the annexed Order 2012-66-01-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List. ...

  • Ministerial Condition No. EAU-650

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    GOVERNMENT NOTICES - DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Ministerial Condition No. EAU-650 - Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information pertaining to the substance Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-(phenylmethoxy)-, ester with 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid (3:1), Chemical Abstracts...

  • Significant New Activity Notice No. 15274a (variation to Significant New Activity Notice No. 15274)

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Significant New Activity Notice No. 15274a (variation to Significant New Activity Notice No. 15274) - Significant New Activity Notice (Section 85 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) Whereas the Minister of the Environment and...

  • Notice of intent

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - MIGRATORY BIRDS CONVENTION ACT, 1994 - Notice of intent - Notice is hereby given that the Department of the Environment intends to recommend to the Governor in Council that amendments be made to the Migratory Birds Regulations, pursuant to section 12 of the...
 
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    MoneySense

  • Guide to insurance

    MoneySense staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Yes, we know. Buying insurance sure doesn’t seem simple. Whether you’re trying to insure your life, your car or your home, it doesn’t take long before you’re drowning in sub-clauses and riders. But here’s a secret your insurance company doesn’t want you to know: beneath all of that dense jargon, there are three straightforward rules that you can apply to almost any insurance situation: Only buy insurance to protect you from unlikely events. Only buy enough insurance to maintain your existing standard of living. You don’t need insurance for events that won’t severely strain…

  • Life insurance: Is term life always enough?

    Dan Bortolotti
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    If someone you care about depends on your salary, then life insurance is not an option: it’s essential. If you die prematurely without the proper coverage, your spouse and kids may be left without any means to pay the mortgage or buy groceries. But what kind should you get? The most popular is term life: you pay a fixed premium that covers you for a specific period, usually 10 or 20 years. The other major category is called permanent life insurance, because the coverage continues for life. Within the permanent insurance category there are two types: whole life and universal life (see…

  • Retirement planning: The question you need to ask yourself

    Bruce Sellery
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Question: What’s with the relentless marketing of RRSP season? It makes Walmart’s Christmas advertising look like a poster for a vegan bake sale. Enough already. What can I do to make it stop? Answer: Didn’t you hear? RRSP season has been named an official holiday by Hallmark. Products in development include greeting cards, decorations and battery-operated financial adviser dolls singing inspiring tunes like ‘Don’t spend your 70s selling pencils in the street’ You can’t beat ‘em, so here’s how to join ‘em. Answer this hugely important question: How do you want to spend…

  • January 26 Roundup

    MoneySense staff
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:37 pm
    • There are many investment vehicles to save your money, but where do you start? Blogger Robb Engen looks into juggling financial priorities. • Looking to save more money this year? Check out these free activities to help you save money. • It’s RRSP season as you probably know. Here are some portfolio picks for your RRSP.

  • Auto: Best pickup trucks

    Phil Raby
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Pickup trucks are among the top-selling vehicles in Canada. We polled our automotive gurus to help you find some tough, rugged value.
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    CANOE Money

  • Statscan revisions show higher Dec. jobs growth

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:28 am
    Canada&rsquo;s economy created 21,700 net new jobs in December, up from the 17,500 previously reported, according to revised data released by Statistics Canada on Friday.

  • Appliance maker to close in Montreal

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:19 pm
    A major home-appliance maker will be closing its Montreal plant in 2014, at a cost of nearly 700 jobs.

  • Caterpillar profits surge past expectations

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am
    Caterpillar Inc. — parent company of locomotive builder Electro-Motive of London, Ont., where workers have been locked out for 26 days — reported a 58% rise in quarterly earnings Thursday.

  • Consumer demand leads to MMA boom

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:18 pm
    Walking in various Canadian cities, one cannot help but notice several billboards and advertisements for a relatively new sport called mixed martial arts (MMA) and one of its leading stars - Georges St. Pierre.

  • Pilots say Air Canada quit talks, gov't disagrees

    24 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pm
    Air Canada pilots said on Tuesday the airline had abandoned contract talks in the hope that Ottawa would step in to resolve the dispute, but the country's largest carrier said it was awaiting the union's response to its latest offer.
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    Canadian and World Tourism

  • Lessons from the Cruise Industry, specifically the Navigator of the Seas

    Jaime
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:19 am
    Some lessons or reminders from Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas 1 - Service design - have you taken a good look at your tourism service (all tourism businesses are service businesses) from the guests' point of view?  That's what the cruise industry seems to be doing very well. My wife and I commented how Royal Caribbean had thought of everything on the cruise we took with the family during the Holidays (see below). To analyze and assess the quality of your service, take a walk in your potential guests' shoes, from the moment they arrive, to the moment they leave. How can you make…

  • The best vacation: is it where you go, what you see or who you're with?

    Jaime
    3 Jan 2012 | 11:59 am
    I hadn't been interested in a cruise vacation for over 25 years. I had only been on one cruise to the Caribbean and I didn't really like it. Mind you, I wasn't in the best state of mind at the time. Had just broken up with my girlfriend at the time and ended up going on this cruise with my Dad, my sister and her then husband. I was young and felt most of the people on the cruise where old (probably the age I am now and older). Met one young woman and hung out with her some of the time. I drank too much and ate too much in those 7 days. The ship was big, but I remember it's gym was tiny, it's…

  • Ottawa Tourism gets creative with Holiday Wishes

    Jaime
    31 Dec 2011 | 5:34 pm
    Quirky Holiday message from my friends at Ottawa Tourism. I was away so I hadn't had a chance to post it. Good example of creative marketing.  

  • Kids ski lessons in Ontario ski area resorts north of Toronto

    Ron Taylor
    9 Dec 2011 | 1:42 pm
    Kids ski lessons in Ontario ski area resorts north of Toronto: Kids with helmets learn to ski in Ontario Should Ski Helmets be mandatory in Canada? If you go Skiing in Nova Scotia, You'll need a helmet!! Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty bought his own ski helmet — but said that he would not legislate helmets. Helmet use on Canadian ski hills has risen ... See Ski Helmet Financial Post Blog Kids learn to ski with helmets, why not wear them all the time as you grow up? See Kids with helmets ski resort lessons near Barrie.
 
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    CANOE Travel Features

  • New British Museum show examines haj to Mecca

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    "Hajj: journey at the heart of Islam" at the British Museum aims to lift the veil on a ritual that is a mystery to many in the non-Muslim world.

  • Top 10 rooftop pools

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    It's cold and gloomy for the parts of the planet experiencing winter, so what better time to consider a rooftop pool for catching a few rays now.

  • Spirited Traveller: Sophisticated Bali

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Pastry chef Will Goldfarb is living every stressed-out urbanite's dream.

  • Tel Aviv revelling in gay tourism boom

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Less than an hour away but a world apart from traditional places of pilgrimage in the Holy Land, Israel's free-wheeling city of Tel Aviv has become a Mediterranean hotspot for gay tourism.

  • Easy ways to save for a vacation

    26 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    These simple changes to your spending and saving habits can put your next vacation easily within reach.
 
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    CBC | Hockey News

  • Top 5 Goals: Tlusty shoots off Caps

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Carolina forward Jiri Tlusty couldn't be stopped, not even by a questionable Tomas Vokoun tactic in the Washington net.

  • Top 5 saves: Budaj nips goal in the bud

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:41 pm
    He doesn't get a lot of game action, but Montreal backup Peter Budaj was ready and able on a Pittsburgh shot that was headed for the top corner.

  • Saturday 7 PM ET: All-Star skills chat

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:35 am
    Join in for a chat with other hockey fans as the NHL's stars and young guns show off their skating, shooting and stickhandling skills in a series of competitions. (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).

  • Defending Tim Thomas from trite 'tradition'

    24 Jan 2012 | 8:17 am
    To suggest that Tim Thomas should have attended a White House "tradition" that has only been going on for 20 years, and is increasingly trite and laughable, is to suggest that it's groupthink or the highway, writes Chris Iorfida.

  • Spezza bio promo

    14 Jan 2012 | 7:29 pm
    Jason Spezza promo
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    Ottawa Golf Blog

  • The Party I'm Going To Miss The Most #PGAM12

    Sean
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:15 pm
    One of these years I'm going to make it to Orlando for the PGA Merchandise Show. This year the Arnie Wear Launch Party will be the place to be this Friday at the show. This one hurts the most:

  • Crazy Crane's Lost Love Video

    Sean
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Ben Crane is at it again with his crazy brand of humor. What's your take? The great thing about the video is for every 100,000 views, Farmers will donate $1000 to charity on behalf of Ben Crane up to $5000. Ben Crane (PGA Golfer) was once a promising gymnast, but quit in his early years to play golf. This is the first and only time Ben reveals his "Lost Love".

  • Rickie Fowler's WITB For Torrey Pines

    Sean
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pm
    It's was great finally hearing this week that Rickie Fowler was making the switch from Titleist to Cobra clubs to compliment his Puma apparel. Now we get some great pics/info from the folks over at Golf.com ( David Dusek) and GolfWrx.com on what Rickie will be gaming at Torrey Pines this week at the 2012 Farmers Insurance Open. Driver - Cobra Amp 8.3* open with a Mitsubishi Diamana White Board 73X shaft Fairway. - Amp 13.5* neutral with a Mitsubishi Diamana 'Ahina 80X shaft Hybrid - Adams Pro Blk 20* with a Matrix OZIK HM2 Hybrid shaft Irons - Amp Pro PROTO (4-9) True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour…

  • It's Go Time For Rickie Fowler And Cobra Golf

    Sean
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:17 pm
    Delivering the mail today, finally got that long waited email on my iPhone from my Puma Cobra Golf Guy. All the speculation that was being talked about on various golf forums and blogs including mine came true. It's Official: COBRA Golf will supply Rickie with the latest golf clubs as well as Tour Staff Bags and a selection of accessories. Rickie, will now represent the full COBRA PUMA GOLF brand both on and off the course. Rickie will also be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns for both COBRA and PUMA Golf. Press Release RICKIE FOWLER AND COBRA GOLF – IT’S GO TIME Golfing Superstar,…

  • Margaritaville Eyewear Review – Made In The Shade

    Sean
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
    Late in the Fall I received some polarized sunglasses from Margaritaville Sunglasses.  It was great timing as my second pair of Oakley Monster Dog sunglasses had basically worn out. Jimmy Buffet’s companies market many different products but I was curious how some shades would perform. I got to use them for the last few remaining rounds of golf the year. Here’s my feedback from some late season golf. I got to choose which style of Margaritaville Sunglasses to test out and there are 8 styles to choose from including the Kingston style which I chose. The Kingston is a very similar…
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    Direct Jobs Canada - The Fastest Way To Get A Job

  • Sr. Financial Accountant

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:06 am
    Building and harnessing the power of relationships from local farmers to organizations worldwide, our client’s reputation is recognized as a global leader which provides high quality materials handling equipment in all seven continents today. To furt...

  • Join our team as a Restaurant Mystery Shopper in Whitehorse!

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am
    DO YOU LOVE DINING OUT? Then we might have a job for you! Premier Service provides restaurants with feedback about customer service through MYSTERY SHOPPING. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for more Restaurant Mystery Shoppers in W...

  • Join our team as a Restaurant Mystery Shopper in Vernon!

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am
    DO YOU LOVE DINING OUT? Then we might have a job for you! Premier Service provides restaurants with feedback about customer service through MYSTERY SHOPPING. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for more Restaurant Mystery Shoppers in V...

  • Join our team as a Restaurant Mystery Shopper in Prince George!

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am
    DO YOU LOVE DINING OUT? Then we might have a job for you! Premier Service provides restaurants with feedback about customer service through MYSTERY SHOPPING. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for more Restaurant Mystery Shoppers in P...

  • Join our team as a Restaurant Mystery Shopper in Red Deer!

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am
    DO YOU LOVE DINING OUT? Then we might have a job for you! Premier Service provides restaurants with feedback about customer service through MYSTERY SHOPPING. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for more Restaurant Mystery Shoppers in R...
 
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    EveryJoe

  • Chick of the Day: Evelyn Lozada

    Stephen Kersey
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:35 pm
    VH1’s Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada has taken over Maxim Digital in an ultra sexy photo shoot for the #1 Men’s Mag. This Puerto Rican beauty had an opportunity to dish on her guilty pleasures, how a Louboutin shoe almost delayed her flight and why she calls her AFC champion fiancé Chad Ochocinco “Poopsicle”! “I was so thrilled and honored to shoot with Maxim magazine! This was one of the most professional and best shoots I’ve ever had and it was truly exhilarating!” “Evelyn Lozada is turning out to become one of the hottest reality stars on the scene and everyone is…

  • Fox Morning Show Co-Anchor Greg Kelly Accused of Rape

    Kori Ellis
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:46 pm
    Greg Kelly, the co-host of FOX’s “Good Day New York” and the son of Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, has been accused of rape. Not only does the 30-year-old paralegal claim the sexual assault occurred, she also says that she got pregnant and subsequently had an abortion as a result of the attack. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating the allegation, and Kelly has not been charged with any crime as of yet. However, he has “strenuously” denied the charge through his lawyer. The alleged rape occurred back on Oct 8 when the two allegedly met on…

  • Pat Sajak & Vanna White Hosted “Wheel of Fortune” Drunk

    Kori Ellis
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pm
    In a recent interview, Pat Sajak revealed that back in the day he and his co-host Vanna White would sometimes host the show while drunk. “Vanna and I would go across and have two or three or six [margaritas] and then come and do the last shows and have trouble recognizing the alphabet. They’re really great tapes to get a hold of,” Sajak said. Post from: EveryJoe

  • Rihanna Gets a “Thug Life” Tattoo

    Kori Ellis
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:29 pm
    Rihanna showed off her new tattoo on Twitter yesterday. It reads “Thug Life” across her knuckles in pale pink ink. I’m sure Tupac is rolling over in his grave (if he’s really dead). The tattoo looks ridiculous on her, but at least you can barely see it. Also, she needs to work on her camera angles. Look at that forehead fivehead sixhead! Post from: EveryJoe

  • Could Facebook Shut Down Over SOPA & PIPA?

    Kori Ellis
    17 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    If you are like many people, you are reading a lot about SOPA and PIPA right now. To get the lowdown, check out this post about how SOPA/PIPA can affect you. Also, watch this video about understanding SOPA and PIPA, and find out if Facebook could actually shut down. Though Wikipedia is going dark over SOPA/PIPA tomorrow. Many companies actually support SOPA, from ABC to Visa. Allison Boyer of BlogWorld has a good piece about Why SOPA Scares the You-Know-What Out of Me that talks about a lot of worrisome loopholes. You should also read this article from Daily Kos about the repeated blows SOPA…
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    Digital Forum

  • Headphones/Turntable

    storywizard
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm
    Micro Seiki MX-1 Electrostatic Headphones (MS-2 headphones & MP-1 amplifier) Needs some work, $20 obo Thorens TD 125 Turntable Still runs, lid needs attaching... $50 obo. located in Vancouver, BC

  • Saskatchewan - SW-44 switch

    noah12
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pm
    SW-44 (SW44) Switch with Power Inserter and Adapter Everything included as above, $25.00 plus shipping. approx 1 1/2 years old, sold receivers etc have no use for the switch. Works perfectly. PM me for best shipping rate.

  • HDMI version on bell fibe and res question

    Marco23
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:56 pm
    Hello I'm looking to upgrade my hdmi cables, as i need more anyway. I'm concerned about what version the STB hdmi outputs are. I can't seem to tell if they have 1.4 firmwares. Bell seems to have no clue either, I see see content that can be 1080p and 3D therefore I'm assuming full HD is needed, so i'd assume 1.4. But something tells me its not there yet and the latest is 1.3. If any of you know please let me know.? VIP 1232 and 1200 On this note would the ethernet hdmi channel provide internet to another device or is this wishful thinking? And last but not least, bell tech says use 720p, even…

  • Openbox S10 Need help in setting it up.

    hyper_cool
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:33 pm
    Hi guys, I just want to ask, do I need to do anything before using my openbox s10? I mean do I just set up my dish, hook it up to the receiver and do a blindscan? I have a rough idea which satellite I want to aim it to. Do I need to set up any parameters or do I just perform a blind scan? Anyone out there who successfully installed this receiver, please quote me on this post or maybe PM with some instructions so i can get going. Thanks guys.

  • Teksavvy DSL slow in the evenings

    Jason Spaceman
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:58 pm
    For the past few months I've had a strange problem with my Teksavvy Dry DSL service. At first I tried tolerating it, but it's become so annoying that for the past week I've finally tried to get it fixed. I should be getting around 5Mbps download and 800kbps upload, but in the evenings my speeds are nosediving down to almost dial-up speeds (less than 1Mbps download at best, sometimes even down to 200kbps or less), along with slow ping times. In the mornings (with some exceptions), before I leave for work, I've been running speed tests and everything appears normal, but the evenings (usually…
 
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    iPhoneWorld.ca iPhone News Headlines

  • iPhone Games 01-26-12: Civilization Revolution, Pocket BMX, HappyTruck, Bumbles Jumble – Toddler Puzzles and more!!

    Enrico
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:07 am
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s January 26, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: Civilization Revolution – iPhone Game (PAID) Lead your civilization from the dawn of man to the modern age and beyond. Go head to head with history’s greatest leaders as you wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies, inspire your nation and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Pocket BMX – iPhone Game (PAID) Pocket BMX is a new 2D BMX bike riding game that puts you in the shoes of a small, helmet wearing rider, in a quest to save your town.

  • iPhone Games 01-25-12: Caylus, World Explorer – Made for MineCraft, Ranch Rush, Real Steel and more!!

    Enrico
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:24 pm
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s January 25, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: Caylus – iPhone Game (PAID) The players embody master builders. By building the King’s castle and developing the city around it, they earn prestige points and gain the King’s favour. When the castle is finished, the player who has earned the most prestige wins the game. World Explorer – Made for MineCraft – iPhone Game (PAID) MineCraft is a worldwide phenomena with over 1,000,000 happy miners – finally you can build, play, mine and explore your 3D worlds on…

  • iPhone Games 01-24-12: Royal Envoy (Premium), AnimalGrams, Starbase Orion, Bass Fishing 3D on the Boat and more!!

    Enrico
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:34 pm
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s January 24, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: Royal Envoy (Premium) – iPhone Game (PAID) Take the King’s challenge! Save the wonderful land of countless islands from the merciless forces of nature. Construct and upgrade homes and buildings for the island citizens and become the chief city planner of marvelous Islandshire. Think your way to triumph in this challenging and mesmerizing game of pirates, treasure and hot-air balloon adventures! AnimalGrams – iPhone Game (PAID) Race against the clock to unscramble words!

  • iPhone Games 01-23-12: Bok Choy Boy, Car Racing, Catch the Monkey, A Talking Peter the Pig and more!!

    Enrico
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pm
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s January 23, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: Bok Choy Boy – iPhone Game (PAID) You and Susan’s dream guardians, the Bok Choy Boys, must defend her dreams and reunite her with her lost family before it’s too late! Car Racing – iPhone Game (PAID) You are enjoying street racing in your tiny fancy red sports car… But, Heyyyyy!!! Keep an eye on those careless drivers! They drive like they never see the lane markings… Have fun, but drive safely! Catch the Monkey – iPhone Game (PAID) The elderly farmer…

  • iPhone Games 01-22-12: Simply Find It Pro, Death Rally, Penguin+, Sploosh and more!!

    Enrico
    22 Jan 2012 | 8:21 pm
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s January 22, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: Simply Find It Pro – iPhone Game (PAID) Spot the differences between two similar pictures. Simply touch the spots with difference. This game comes with many beautiful pictures and three different modes. You can play by yourself or challenge your friends. Enjoy our puzzle. Simply game, simply fun. Death Rally – iPhone Game (PAID) Lock and load and enter the Death Rally, humiliate and destroy your opponents or sabotage the race. You choose how you win, NO TRICK IS TOO DIRTY!
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    Ambermac.com

  • commandN 251

    admin2
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:52 am
    commandN 251: WTF Pinterest?, a new TechCrunch competitor, and the SOPA/PIPA debate.

  • The 2-Minute Move That Will Elevate Your Personal Brand

    admin2
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:45 am
    When it comes to building your own personal brand, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn get all our digital love. However, for the majority of business professionals, the hundreds of people you’re emailing day in and day out make up the most important social network you have. Tools like Smartr help personalize the inbox experience, assigning photos, titles, and email history to names. Tout offers you the tools and templates you need to track and schedule your messages. What’s missing for most people in this day-to-day email equation is a helpful and memorable email signature. This…

  • The Social Hour 43: Pinterest clone, @sweden, Bandcamp, Olly!

    admin2
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:56 am

  • Anonymity is toxic to online comments, except when it’s not

    admin2
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:54 am
    The other day I posted a business-related article on my Facebook wall. Here are four of the first five comments, “where are you from,” “aka,” “princesse” and “UOOU!” Since Facebook requires that you use a real name when you sign up for their service, I can only assume this feedback is from real people. However, by the look of it, there is an obvious language or communications barrier between my online friends and me. Like many digital enthusiasts, I’m getting used to a large percentage of nonsensical comments on things I share online. If it’s not spam-like junk,…

  • Amber Mac Interviewed by Techvibes

    admin2
    16 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Recently Amber was interviewed by Techvibes, one of Canada’s leading technology media properties about Amber’s upcoming live show from at the Dx3 Canada conference in Toronto, Ontario. At the Dx3 Canada conference Amber will be interviewing leading Canadian companies in the digital advertising, digital marketing and digital retail space and Techvibes wanted to know how exhibitors can get her attention and prepare for a possible interview. The questions Techvibes wanted Amber to answer are: 1. Why did you choose to interview exhibitors at Dx3 Canada? 2. What excites you about a…
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    Saskboy's Abandoned Stuff

  • Raging entirely by voice recognition

    saskboy
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am
    I wrote a article the other day for my blood using voice rec mission on my android phone and it is very impressive how so much is it was very accurate although it did make a few mistakes. Today I may not be speaking clearly enough because it is making any more mistakes including a mistake in the title same raging instead of writing. I was surprised friend since I was able to understand regina saskatchewan I was sure it might start replacing the word regina with something having to do with a female anatomy. Mm after I said the word vagina if for some reason inserted the word cock and balls as…

  • Copyright Radical

    saskboy
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:36 pm
    I’m a copyright radical, like most younger people. I wasn’t born that way, but Napster, and the war on Napster and filesharing helped shape my vision of what people need to do to remain free. As most TED talks are, this is an amazing video on how to understand culture and arguments against copyright/SOPA. Youth consume and create content online, and childhood is now criminalized and forced underground, which radicalizes people both for and against the law. I’ll freely admit I take a radical view of copyright now to work around it when possible, and help balance the situation…

  • Dances With Oil

    saskboy
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:15 pm
    If Stephen Harper were a character in a Hollywood epic movie about the western Canadian frontier, and went to live with the First Nations people, I can’t help but think his alternate name would be Dances With Oil. He sure doesn’t dance with the one he brings to the ball. He wants to give the appearance of listening, but he won’t because he sees First Nations as his “adversaries”. DFAIT hilariously has labeled First Nations as “adversaries” in their struggle to promote Tar Sand oil, and ship our brains out to the USA and China. The PMO calls…

  • Letter to SaskPower President Regarding Solar Power

    saskboy
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Here’s a letter going to the SaskPower President soon. If anyone has any suggestions for it, you have short time to make them. rwatson at ]saskpower.com[ Dear Mr. Watson, I've found some troubling information on the SaskPower website. The first link is troubling because of what it leaves out. Solar energy, perhaps the best potential generation source of intermittent electricity, is not even considered? There's Photo Voltaic cells, solar power towers that operate with mirrors to generate heat, and net metered PV installations in operation today, and they aren't mentioned as a…

  • Chantal Hebert – liveblog at UofRegina

    saskboy
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pm
    Intro by Mitch D. Then Rick Kleer Last time she was here was 2004 when Martin won PM. Journalists drank Regina out of white wine. She broke a rib and got to cover an election from the ground, where most voters are anyway, giving her a better perspective. Our new tools have built better silos. Sharing isn’t routine. Background info from the govt is treated as FYEO (For Your Eyes Only). 140 char delivery is not delivering enough details to people. 30 seconds means 12 in radio. She’s had to edit some people down a bit so they sound effective, and to save her 8 seconds. Rene Levesque…
 
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    CalgaryGrit

  • Bonus TWIA - Snelgrove Gone. Discuss.

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Alison Redford looks to have her first caucus defection on her hands, as former Finance Minister Lloyd Snelgrove is out, according to Redford's Chief of Staff:While losing your first MLA is never fun, this shouldn't dampen Redford's momentum or end her honeymoon.After all, Snelgrove has been critical of Redford since she was elected leader, and announced he wouldn't be running again shortly after he was left out of her first Cabinet. Just yesterday, he criticized Redford's province-wide listening tour - when an MLA criticizes his leader for something as innocuous as that, you know he's…

  • This Week in Alberta - Flanagan Gets Back in the Saddle

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    With an Alberta election on the horizon this spring, the Wildrose Alliance have brought on Tom Flanagan to manage their campaign. For those of you who have never heard of Tom Flanagan, he was a political science professor at the University of Calgary (go Dinos!), and a key Harper strategist during his leadership run. Flanagan was the Conservative campaign manager in the 2004 federal election, so I can only hope it wasn't his idea to hold a "victory march" across Alberta in the campaign's closing weekend.Since his exit from politics, Flanagan has writen a well-received book and several candid…

  • Advice from South of the Border

    25 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The Liberal convention earlier this month grabbed a lot of headlines - Mike Crawley's 26-vote victory over Sheila Copps for party President, the party's move to the supporter system, the decision to, like, totally legalize marijuana.As important as those events were, the real work of rebuilding the party will happen behind the scenes. That's why one of my convention highlights was the talk by a pair of Obama operatives, Rich Mintz and Tom McMahon. I'll confess I often skip these convention workshops since many are nothing more than "so you should all sign up for this Twitter thing" - but the…

  • Drugs, Drugs, Drugs. Which are good, which are bad?

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    The marijuana legalization policy, which passed at last weekend's Liberal convention, has been generating a fair amount of media buzz this past week. The strongest arguments in favour of it come, somewhat surprisingly, from this National Post editorial and Toronto Sun column, while this Globe article raises some legitimate questions about the feasibility of legalization.There are many logistical hurdles to overcome, but I tend to think one of the many alcohol and cigarette distribution systems we use could be adapted to marijuana. Once a mechanism is settled on and border issues with the…

  • Revisiting Staggered Primaries

    19 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    After looking at how the supporter system was conceived yesterday, today I gaze ahead at what its future might hold. Specifically, the musings of some that the LPC could still hold staggered primaries, even though a motion to do this fell short of the 2/3 majority needed to pass at the Liberal convention this weekend. The argument goes that the party didn't need a constitutional amendment to hold a staggered primary since the National Board has the right to "set the date" of the vote, and in past leadership contests this has given them the flexibility to select multiple dates over the same…
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    JAM! Showbiz

  • Jay-Z, Beyonce make power list

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:53 am
    Power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce joined a list of top music executives, led by Live Nation Entertainment chairman Irving Azoff, on Billboard magazine&rsquo;s first Power 100 chart on Friday.

  • MJ doc seeks freedom pending appeal

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:21 am
    The doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson asked on Friday to be released from jail, pending an appeal that could take a year to be heard.

  • MJ bro debunks myths in bio

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Jermaine Jackson debunks many of the myths about his family -- and especially his late, superstar younger brother, Michael -- in You Are Not Alone.

  • 'Dance' choreographer jailed

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:49 pm
    A choreographer on hit U.S. talent show So You Think You Can Dance has been sentenced to serve 10 years behind bars for raping a former student and assaulting another.

  • Wrong Parker rumored for Steinem role

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:46 pm
    Sarah Jessica Parker will replace Demi Moore as Gloria Steinem in the Linda Lovelace biopic, not her namesake Weeds star.
 
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    Mark Evans Tech

  • Startups: What’s Your Wow Factor?

    Mark Evans
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:15 am
    What’s your wow factor? What impresses, captivates or even blows people away when they experience your product for the first time? It’s a question startups need to ask themselves in a world in which first impressions can mean everything. With all due to respect to the growing legion of minimal viable product (MVP) disciples, one of the most crucial things for startups is giving users something different, compelling or interesting so they stick around or, as important, they’re willing to give you a second chance. For startups, wow can happen in different ways. It can be a…

  • Snapshot of a VC Deal: IGLOO Raises $5-Million

    Mark Evans
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:08 pm
    Who: Kitchener-based IGLOO Software, which sells social business software How much: $5-million from RBC Venture Partners and Ontario Emerging Technologies Fund. In 2008, IGLOO raised US$4-million from RBC Venture. The Quote: “Social networking for business has reached a watershed moment, with most companies either actively using or evaluating social technologies,” said David Unsworth, board member and partner with RBC Venture Partners. “As a pure cloud solution that supports both internal and external collaboration, IGLOO is uniquely positioned to not only enable companies…

  • Hiring Needs to be a Strategic Exercise

    Mark Evans
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    A couple of weeks ago, David Crow had a post in StartupNorth about the importance and challenging that startups face when it comes to hiring. The post came to mind during a conversation with a startup entrepreneur looking to aggressively hire. A key point was how hiring has to be seen as a strategic rather than administrative process. It makes sense given how a bad hire can penalize a lean and mean startup that needs to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. As much as startups recognize the importance of making good hiring decisions, the reality is the process can be…

  • Getting Acquired and Then Getting Shut Down

    Mark Evans
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    Hey, the good news is you’re being acquired. The bad news is a key part of the deal is the product you’ve been nurturing, growing and pouring your heart and soul into will be shut down as part of the deal. Welcome to the exciting world of team-buying in which the acquirer has far more interest in the people who built the product than the product itself. Case in point is Twitter’s purchase of Vancouver-based Summify last week. Twitter essentially bought co-founders Mircea Pasoi and Christian Strat and the Summify team, while blowing off the service, which used social data to…

  • Can Thorsten Heins Save RIM’s Bacon?

    Mark Evans
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:13 am
    There’s a wave of coverage about the dramatic overhaul at Research in Motion, which sees Thorsten Heins (Thorsten who?) replace Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie as CEO. The question is whether it’s too little too late? Has RIM already slipped too far down the slippery slope? Even if he can stabilize the situation, isn’t RIM sort of like the Costa Concordia, clinging to the shore but in danger of dropping into the abyss at any moment? Any who the heck is Thorsten Heins anyway, any why is he so darn enthusiastic? For evidence of his optimism, check out the video clips below…
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    Million Dollar Journey

  • Last Chance for Newsletter Offer, Lost Decade, Mens Health and More

    FrugalTrader
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    Remember the Successful Investor Stock Pick Newsletter offer that was supposed to end Jan 15?  Due to interest from readers, I managed to convince TSI to extend the offer until the end of January!  So as it stands right now, you can still get a one year subscription for the exclusive MDJ price of $30, which is $109 cheaper than their regular price and $59 cheaper than their current promo price on their site.  Check it out the deal here. Europe and the Lost Decade @ Canadian Money Forum Grading Men’s Health’s Tips to Build Wealth in Trouble Times @ Lazy man and Money Why Use Cloth…

  • Joining a Pension Plan? A Closer Look at PAs, PARs and PSPAs

    Guest Blogger
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    We live in uncertain economic times and pensions are no exception. Employers looking to bring some certainty to their pension plans are opting to convert their Defined Benefit (DB) plans to the more predictable Defined Contribution (DC) plan at an alarming rate – in a recent survey, 51% of private sector employers admitted to switching their DB plan to a DC plan. With pension plans constantly changing, it’s important to understand the impact they can have on your personal financial situation – let’s take a look at three important aspects of pensions: Pension Adjustments (PAs), Pension…

  • Reader Mail: New Graduate, TD e-Series, RRSP or Non-Reg?

    FrugalTrader
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    New graduate, Mike, emailed me with some investing questions.  He’s new to the work force, and is diligently looking to find ways to invest and save money. I am a new grad, just started working permanently last year. I have contributed every year to my TFSA (right now, it’s parked with Canadian Western Bank, which offers 3% on their Demand account). I haven’t contributed to RSPs because I haven’t earned sufficient income to justify doing so. As such, I have carried forward my totals every year. I project that I will contribute by Jan/Feb 2013. In the mean time, I have…

  • Financial Quackery Video

    Ed Rempel
    20 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    Video is a medium that I haven’t really considered with this blog, but I can see how it can be useful when educating about certain concepts. Let me know what you think about introducing more video to MDJ. “Financial Quackery” is one of the main reasons why most people struggle financially. This video is my attempt at humour (I have to point this out in case you don’t recognize the humour) to explain what to look for to get real advice, rather than the typical industry foolishness pretending to be advice. If you find finance confusing, this video explains in “plane language”…

  • A Primer on American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)

    Clark
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are securities of non-US corporations that trade in the US stock markets.  Individual shares of such foreign securities represented by ADRs are called as American Depositary Shares. ADRs are created when a broker purchases shares of a non-US corporation on its home stock exchange and transfers them to a local custodian bank, which issues the receipts. ADRs provide North American investors the means to buy shares in a foreign company such as those listed in the UK, China, or France to name but a few. These ADRs, denominated in US dollars, are traded similar…
 
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    Mostly Lisa: Canada's Sexy Geek Blog

  • Around the World with my iPhone: Tokyo, Japan

    Mostly Lisa
    21 Jan 2012 | 6:15 pm
    I have fallen in love with Tokyo, Japan. The people are some of the most friendly, polite, and kind people I have encountered. There was so much to capture, I shot for nearly 10 hours a day and still didn’t feel like I could do Tokyo justice. This chapter of my Around the World trip with my iPhone is all about street photography. I don’t have a lot of experience shooting this type of photography, so it was a new challenge for me. The gorgeous people of Tokyo definitely helped me get great shots. Here are some behind the scenes videos of my adventures in Japan. It was freezing…

  • Around the World with Lisa Bettany & an iPhone 4S

    Mostly Lisa
    18 Jan 2012 | 7:41 am
    I am setting out on a trip around the world to capture photos for my very first travel photography book. I’m inspired by the freedom of shooting, editing, and sharing photos with a light-weight mobile device, so I’m leaving my professional camera gear at home and capturing the entire journey with an iPhone 4S (well actually two incase one gets tromped on by an elephant or snatched by a meer cat). Over the past year, I’ve taken more pictures with my iPhone than my Canon 5DMKII. I’ve been really impressed by the dramatic quality improvements of iPhone 4S, and I honestly…

  • 6 New Year’s Resolutions Every Photographer Should Make in 2012

    Mostly Lisa
    1 Jan 2012 | 5:19 pm
    Happy New Year Everyone! Every year I vow to become a better photographer. Last year I set some pretty lofty New Year’s resolutions for myself. This year I have very different plans that involve a little bit of travel — watch for an exciting announcement coming very soon ;) In the meantime, here are a few photography and life resolutions that I hope will help you on your quest to becoming a great photographer! 1. I will learn how to use my gear. 15mm fisheye in Times Square. Photo by Scott Meinzer. This is a resolution that everyone should commit to. If you don’t know how to…

  • 10 tips for taking great holiday iPhone photos

    Mostly Lisa
    21 Dec 2011 | 12:41 am
    Holidays are the perfect time to capture magic moments with friends and family and take the time get creative with your photography. Here are some simple tips to get the best photos from your iPhone. 1. Shoot outdoor lights before it gets too dark Holiday lights on the BC Parliament buildings. The best time to capture outdoor festive lights with an iPhone is during “blue hour” just before it goes completely dark. Catching the lights while you have enough ambient light will help you avoid getting blurry photos. You can help by using both hands to steady your iPhone while using the…

  • Using VolumeSnap and your headphones as a remote control for Camera+

    Mostly Lisa
    18 Dec 2011 | 10:55 pm
    VolumeSnap on Camera+ makes shooting a breeze. One of the challenges with taking great iPhone photos is trying to take clear photos with minimal camera shake. Using the on-screen shutter button was challenging and extremely frustrating, especially in low light or whilst eating chicken wings. To solve this problem, especially the “greasy fingers on screen issue”, Camera+ added the ability to take a photo using the volume controls on your iPhone. After a few initial “hiccups”, we are thrilled to have VolumeSnap back in Camera+! VolumeSnap allows you to hold your iPhone…
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  • Weekend Project: Make a Shelf!

    Jan | Poppytalk
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:14 am
    Nina Broberg The folks at IKEA's Livet Hemma have come up with a cool DIY this week using their handmade NASUM baskets made from green banana fiber and solid pine. To get the baskets to hang steady in spite of its various forms, they buckled a broad juteband around the formation and stapled it together. And for decoration, another narrow band of turquoise green, finely contrasted with natural materials. Nina Broberg Copyright 2005 - 2011 Poppytalk. All Rights Reserved poppytalk.blogspot.ca

  • Toronto Interior Design Show Round-Up

    Jan | Poppytalk
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:58 am
    Lissoni - Photo by Rambling Renovators Not being in Toronto this weekend for the Interior Design Show is killing me, but I've hunted down a few good pics and links to whip up a "round-up" post of sorts.  Loving the above photo of the lounge by architect, Piero Lissoni taken by Jennifer Flores' blog Rambling Renovators. Lissoni was the this year's international guest of honour, and has worked with well-known brands such as Kartell, Alessi, and Cassina. Lissoni The palette of creams, taupes, off-whites and light wood (reminds me of this post) and showcasing the pages of books, rather than…

  • Dispatches from Toronto: Studio North at IDS

    Jan | Poppytalk
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:53 am
    Guest Contributor post by Renee Elliott of Eat.Live.Shop Brothers Dressler installation featuring custom light fixtures. I was lucky enough to spend a couple of days at the Interior Design Show (IDS) this week and I left each day feeling super inspired. My favourite part of the show was the Studio North exhibit which supports the independent design scene. There were 60 Canadian and international designers each featuring one offs and custom collections. Carroll Street Studio exhibit highlighting their Wharton collection made from salvaged fir and walnut. Atelier 688 exhibit featuring their…

  • Hotel Style: Palazzo Margherita

    Jan | Poppytalk
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:23 pm
    Photograph by James Merrell In the February issue (on newstands tomorrow - January 28th) of The Wall Street Journal Magazine reporter Rita Konig visits Palazzo Margherita, Francis Ford Coppola’s new hotel in his family’s Italian hometown, Bernalda.  With the help of French interior designer Jacques Grange, the award-winning director transformed a 19th century palazzo in Southern Italy into a grand hotel with the romance and sophistication of the Belle Epoque. Each Coppola family member contributed to the design to their bedrooms resulting in a combination of grand hotel and…

  • Today at Poppytalk Handmade

    Jan | Poppytalk
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:13 pm
    1. “Love” Letters by Roll and Tumble Press, 2. Obsessive Love Valentine by Bobbi Lewin, 3. Tiny White Wedding Hearts by Cornflower Blue Studio 4.Valentine Cake Garland by Moontea Artwork, 5. Balloons (fine art photo) by Kristin Kirkley,  6.Heart Lavender Sachet/Favor  7. Valentines Day LOVE Block Print by Retro Modern ArtCopyright 2005 - 2011 Poppytalk. All Rights Reserved poppytalk.blogspot.ca
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    Six Pixels of Separation - Marketing and Communications Insights - By Mitch Joel at Twist Image

  • A World With No Keyboard And No Mouse

    Mitch Joel
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pm
    How's that user experience working out for you? I often ridicule the masses (I know, that's very snide of me). When computers were first introduced the mantra was that, "screens are not easy to read or work on." Forget the fact that many dismissed the power of a mobile phone ("is your life that important that you need to make calls when you're not at home or at the office?"), and let's not forget the many people who would often say, "I could never type with my thumbs." To this day, there are still people who don't see the value in platforms like Facebook, YouTube…

  • How To Do Everything Wrong In A Presentation

    Mitch Joel
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 am
    Watch this video... Brutal (and funny)... I know. I was unaware of the book, Habitudes For Communicators, so Dr. Tim Elmore gets high marks for not only cutting through the clutter, but for creating something so funny (because it's true). What's scary is that this video (in all of its humor) is a basic round-up of about ninety-percent of the presentations I attend (I'm sure your experience is similar). The tools are here for us to get better. If you want to make a difference in your world (and the world of your co-workers), please pass this video around, watch it... and then go out and read…

  • And In The End...

    Mitch Joel
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:20 pm
    Do you have a morbid fascination with the end? I'm not sure why (but I'm pretty certain that a psychiatrist would love to figure it out of with me), but I often think about the end. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm scared about how my life will end (which is in direct relation with the many issues I have around control) and that I don't want it to end any time soon. There are plenty more things that I want to accomplish in my life and I often play the "which would you rather game" when it comes to deciding between family and the rest of my life (in case you're wondering, family…

  • Does This Blog Make Me Look Fat?

    Mitch Joel
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:49 pm
    Is it just a question of getting the facts straight when it comes to our media? What Blogging brought forth is the notion that opinion lies neatly next to news (and that it is sometimes very difficult to tell the difference between the two). In fact, it's worth arguing that opinion is the new news. Without looking at the political sphere for examples (you get more than enough of that here on The Huffington Post and on other websites, news outlets and Blogs),what does it take create great media? The heart of the matter. Emotion is key to driving interest. Human beings are creatures of habits.

  • Thinking Smarter

    Mitch Joel
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:18 pm
    I've been thinking a lot about thinking lately. I know, that's very "meta" of me. When was the last time you spent five minute thinking about not only how you learn, but where it's all taking place? People often laugh when they hear that I am reading all of my books exclusively on my iPhone with the Amazon Kindle and Apple iBooks apps. In fact, most people scoff at the notion (as if I'm doing some kind of retinal damage or that it's heresy). The truth is that technology has not only facilitated our ability to learn but it has sped it up. I read over thirty books last year,…
 
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  • The FOX and the CAT and a Shallot at THAT

    Speedcat Hollydale
    14 Jan 2012 | 6:41 am
    The Fox and The CatA CAT was bragging to a FOX of his clever ways of facebooking, photoshopping, posts, and 1005 ways of cooking chiken."I have an LG full of pictures to mutate, 1005 ways of cooking chiken" the CAT said, "and a hundred ways of being funny with words. I know A LOT of technology, and I'm very very clever.""I have only one way, and I'm a blonde," said the FOX; "but I can generally manage with that, and with the help of a highlighting here and there."So time went on, the FOX saw how very clever and funny the CAT was, and loved his videos, his texts, posts, and all things CAT. The…

  • Snow Golf in Boots

    Speedcat Hollydale
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:40 am
    Snow Golf in Boots / Riverwood National / January Golf MinnesotaRiverwood National Golf Course in Otsego Minnesota MN - 18 hole www.riverwoodnational.com/Riverwood National Golf Course in Otsego Minnesota MN. 18 hole championship golf course and banquet facility. Golf leagues, lessons, golf memberships

  • Pee on some Bushes and Trees

    Speedcat Hollydale
    7 Jan 2012 | 1:21 am
    Pee on some Bushes and Trees the have hot chickenTaco Bell chihuahua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Bell_chihuahuaGidget "The Taco Bell chihuahua" Chipperton (February 7, 1994 - July 21, 2009) was a popular advertising figure and mascot, voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, and Amanda the Amazing Talking Chihuahua!!! | Facebookwww.facebook.com/pages/...the...Talking-Chihuahua/358300891030Amanda the Amazing Talking Chihuahua!!! - ARF! ARF!! ARF!!! | Facebook.Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) - IMDbHollydale International Group inc. |…

  • Lahzagnee n Gooda Cheese Repeat

    Speedcat Hollydale
    6 Jan 2012 | 4:04 am
    Like a bridgeover troubled LasagnaI will have Goooda cheeseThe noodles will be wide.. and thin like TwiggyI am like linggueeniewith a nice orange sauceYou can be the bosscause I love you like Lasagna!When you weary and smallWhen tears are in your eyesI will dry them allI am on your side like tetrazeeeni... friends just can't be foundLike a bridge over LasagnaI will lay me downLike a bridge over troubled LasagnaI will lay me downWhen you down and out ...When you on the street,When evening falls so hardI will comfort youI'll take your partWhen darkness comesAnd meat juice is all aroundLike a…

  • Wild Late Night Kitty Show 2

    Speedcat Hollydale
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:40 pm
    ANOTHER GREAT CAT POST HERE: Wordless Wednesday: Funny Faces!Speedcat Hollydale Wild Late Night Kitty Show / Episode #2 ; The Letters Show
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    Will Pate's Blog

  • Readings

    willpate
    4 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Here is some of what I have been reading since December 6th: Trials and Errors: Why Science Is Failing Us"searching for correlations is a terrible way of dealing with the primary subject of much modern research: those complex networks at the center of life. While correlations help us track the relationship between independent measurements, such as the link between smoking and cancer, they are much less effective at making sense of systems in which the variables cannot be isolated." To Know, but Not Understand: Science and Big Data"the massive amounts of data necessary to deal…

  • Readings

    willpate
    6 Dec 2011 | 2:34 pm
    Here is some of what I have been reading since August 3rd: How to Create a Million-Dollar Business This WeekendNoah Kagan is brilliant, and every startup entrepreneur should read this article. Evolutionary Psychology Applied to Marketing & Cosumer Behavior | Evolvify“…it really astonished me in reading consumer behavior textbooks, advertising textbooks, and course syllabi from business schools that people were still using Myers-Briggs, they were still talking about Jungian archetypes. They were still using all of this psychology that’s been out of date for at least 30…

  • Readings

    willpate
    22 Jul 2010 | 5:01 pm
    Here is some of what I have been reading since July 12th: How Reframers Unleash Innovation in Their Companies (And Beyond) – Navi Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu, Prasad Kaipa, Simone Ahuja – The Conversation – Harvard Business Review"A select group of smart leaders are reframing their mental models — i.e., radically shifting their perception of the world — to conjure up disruptive business model innovations that could rewrite the rules of the game in your industry." The Neuroscience of LeadershipInteresting article from Strategy+Business magazine Phys Ed: The…

  • Readings

    willpate
    7 Jul 2010 | 11:04 am
    Here is some of what I have been reading since June 22nd: Why Canada needs a Great ResetRichard Florida makes a great case for why and how "Canada should be taking advantage of its enviable economic condition — its stable banks, rising housing prices, great cities, high levels of education and abundant natural resources — to lay the groundwork for an improved economic future." The dark side of the new theories of success"Maybe we don't have to become magnitudes more frenetic than we already are—just a whole lot more focused…" In Praise of Tough…

  • Nature by Numbers

    willpate
    22 Jun 2010 | 5:19 am
    A most beautiful illustration of how numbers work in nature. It’s gorgeous in HD.
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    small dead animals

  • " In other words, you don't even have a bubble."

    Kate
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:11 pm
    How Thick Is Your Bubble? » create assessment h/t K Shaidle...

  • Reader Tips

    EBD
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Tonight we listen to the tragic tale of an impoverished but indomitable maid who watches her family members give up the wretched ghost, one by one, in a song called simply Irish Ballad. The comments are open, as always, for...

  • Because (Outside Of The Ovaries) There's No Such Thing As "Race"

    Kate
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:27 pm
    The Scientist; In an analysis of 250 women aged 18 to 44 years, researchers found that 200 milligrams of caffeine per day elevated estrogen levels in Asian women, but decreased the hormone’s levels in white women. Black women who drank...

  • Socialist Math

    Kate
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:13 pm
    What to do... what to do......

  • The Shape of Losers to Come

    Mark
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:05 am
    Lots of, er, us types: The End of the Win-Win World Why China’s rise really is bad for America -- and other dark forces at work... A few months ago, I found myself sitting next to a senior EU official...
 
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  • Morning Snow

    sam
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:13 am
    Berkeley Street.

  • Workers Silhouette

    sam
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:54 pm
    333 King Street East.

  • Orange Aile

    sam
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:08 pm
    Maple Leaf Gardens Loblaws.

  • Steam Column

    sam
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:33 pm
    Moss Park. Sometimes you get lucky and the sun peeks through the clouds for a few seconds and lights something in the frame, in this case the steam column.

  • Traveller in Pink

    sam
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pm
    My first trip on the new TTC subway train.
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    Vancouver Blog Miss604

  • Hycroft Antiques Appraisal Clinic

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm
    © 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The University Women’s Club will be hosting the Hycroft Antiques Appraisal Clinic in March, which is loosely based on the popular television series Antiques Roadshow. I was just at the North Vancouver Museum with Emily Carr University’s Professor Emeritus Sam Carter discussing the art of being a collector so news of this event is timely. Earlier this month John and I also stopped by Antique Archeology (home of the American…

  • From the Miss604 Flickr Pool

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    © 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. I only spent a few days in Vancouver this week as I took a whirlwind trip to Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Quebec (which will be the topic of a forthcoming post). However, local photographers have been busy snapping shots and adding them to the Miss604 Flickr Pool. The snow has disappeared but our city still shines, whether it’s under the soft glow of sunset or through shadowed alleys splashed with colour. Photo credit: Scapevision on…

  • Mount Pleasant Photography Exhibit at Rize

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pm
    © 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The Rize development in Mount Pleasant has committed to providing space for the community, local retailers, and showcasing area artists. Throughout the months of January and February 2012, they are hosting an exhibit called 5 that will showcase the works of Linda Suffidy, Emmanuel Buenviaje, Thibault Sendra, Salvador Nunez, and Raven Sto. Photo credit: Emmanuel Buenviaje on Flickr On now until February 11th, you can stop by to check…

  • The Matinée at VENUE

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:42 pm
    © 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. It’s been four years since I met up with Matt Layzell of The Matinée at Roxy Burger to interview him for my E!Online column. The six folk/southern/roots band members (Matt Layzell, Matt Rose, Pete Lemon, Mike Young, Geoff Petrie, and Dave Young) had only been together for a year but their future looked promising. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr Since that fateful night, The Matinée released a self-titled EP, have done a…

  • Black History Month Vancouver 2012

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:32 pm
    © 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. Already recognized in Canada and the United States, the City of Vancouver has also officially declared February as Black History Month. Last year I touched on Vancouver’s Black history by doing up a small profile on East Vancouver’s Hogan’s Alley, but there is a much greater story to be told and celebrated. Governor Douglas ca. 1860 Royal BC MuseumBC Archives# 193501-001. Call#: A-01229 Although often overlooked,…
 
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  • The first ever reality TV show?

    Darren
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:20 pm
    I’ve been on a bit of a documentary kick lately, and recently discovered Living in the Past. One of the first reality TV shows, it was a 12-episode BBC series which documented the experience of 15 young Britons living for a year as Iron Age men and women. They built their own houses, grew their own food, slaughtered their own animals and so forth. I watched a kind of one-hour summary of the show courtesy of a BBC4 show called What Happened Next? I guess when you’re as big and old as the Beeb, you can produce a show that’s entirely about the future of other past shows. In any…

  • Let’s crowd-source a Pinterest satire site

    Darren
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:56 pm
    I like online satire. The technology world takes itself pretty seriously, and deserves its fair share of skewering. When it’s done correctly, satire doesn’t have to be mean-spirited. It’s cutting, and pokes gentle fun at the ideas and projects we may be taking too seriously. Pinterest.com has exploded onto the start-up scene. In the current parlance, it’s a “push-button curation” site. A cousin to Tumblr, you use Pinterest to collect images from the web and ‘pin’ them to ‘boards’. To me, it’s mostly Delicious for pictures or…

  • NHL GameCenter, the web and happy customers

    Darren
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:36 pm
    There’s been a great deal of talk today about some proposed American legislation and its impact on the Internet. I don’t really want to add to the clamour. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, watch this 13-minute video primer from Clay Shirky, this Khan Academy video (thanks to Andy for that) or read Wikipedia’s SOPA and PIPA list of questions and answers. I have been thinking about piracy lately, though, because I’m considering alternatives to cable television. In truth, hockey is the only thing that binds me to Shaw Cable. I’ve been poking…

  • An Intimate Home on the Queen Elizabeth Stage

    Darren
    13 Jan 2012 | 12:16 am
    “Stop Making Sense”, Jonathan Demme’s groundbreaking Talking Heads documentary, begins with lead singer David Byrne walking onto a bare stage, carrying a ghetto blaster and an acoustic guitar. We can see rigging and ladders against the stage’s brightly-lit back wall as Byrne begins “Psycho Killer”. He accompanies himself on guitar and, apparently, a percussion loop on the ghetto blaster. Other musicians join Byrne throughout the set, and eventually screens are lowered to conceal the rear wall of the stage. I thought about Byrne’s “Psycho…

  • A map of The Cat’s Table

    Darren
    8 Jan 2012 | 10:28 pm
    I recently finished reading Michael Ondaatje’s excellent The Cat’s Table. It tells the story of a boy’s journey (ostensibly, but not actually, Ondaatje himself–he’s a notorious liar in such things) by ocean liner from Colombo, Ceylon (known today as Sri Lanka) to London, England. I quite enjoyed the novel–much more than Anil’s Ghost and Divisadero, and would recommend it. This was the first ebook I’d ever read, as it happens. I read it on the iPad, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to include an annotated map with the text. There are…
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  • Up Close

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:53 pm
    Photo by ellaraye in the blogTO Flickr pool

  • 5 exhibits to check out at TO DO 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:52 pm
    With the 2012 International Design Festival now underway, venues all over Toronto are in full swing with design exhibitions, artist talks, installations and more. We've already highlighted some of the not-to-be missed events at this year's festival, but leading into the biggest design weekend of the year, it makes sense to have a look at what's on offer from TO DO (Toronto Design Offsite), which started showcasing offsite exhibitions from on January 23rd and continues through this weekend (and in some cases beyond). Along with design products, there are also interactive workshops, artist…

  • City releases plans for separated Sherbourne bike lane

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:17 pm
    Toronto is finally getting separated bike lanes, and now we have a pretty good idea of what they're going to look like. Unveiled at an open house yesterday, the plans for separated cycling infrastructure on Sherbourne Street should be realized by fall 2012 — at which time, you know, Jarvis is slated to lose its bike lanes. For now, let's take a quick look at the main features of the new lanes. Perhaps the most interesting tidbit that was revealed last night is that the infrastructure will take different forms on either side of Gerrard Street. To the north the lanes will be separated by…

  • A last ride on the TTC's H4 subway before it's scrapped

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:02 pm
    After 35 years in service, the Hawker-Siddely H4 subway car made its last trip along the Bloor-Danforth subway line this morning before it heads to the scrap yard. Although perhaps not the most significant event, a host of transit fanatics and photographers were on board for last rites. Commuters, on the other hand, will likely be thankful that the H4 is being retired before another summer arrives. The combination of a lack of air conditioning and padded vinyl seats was a bit deadly on the hottest of days. The the last TTC subway car with fan coils, orange seating, and yellow doors,…

  • CUPE accuses City of "union-busting" tactics

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    Nothing gets the top men at City Hall shaking quite like a disruption to library service, so surely there was some trembling at 100 Queen Street West this morning. In a press conference with CUPE 416 president Mark Ferguson earlier today, Maureen O'Reilly, head of CUPE local 4948, announced that Toronto library workers have filed for conciliation, saying little progress has been made at the bargaining table with the City of Toronto. She accused the City of "picking a fight with library workers," saying that staff are being "asked to do more and more for less and less." With a strike or…
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  • Bahamas, Said the Whale, Rose Cousins and more on today's Appetite for Distraction

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pm
    As my show name suggests, I have a rather short attention span. If I don’t get something different in my mind at least once a day… well, lets just say you might find me hovering over your desk looking for something - anything - new. So on today’s show, while I share the new songs from Bahamas, Rose Cousins, Hands and Teeth, Said The Whale and Yukon Blonde - why don’t you share with me some of your best new discoveries. Of course I welcome songs and bands, but anything really will do. Recipes, films, web sites, creative new uses of string or beer. WHAT’S GOT YOU ALL EXCITED THESE…

  • Marine Dreams New video for "Sudden Dark Truths"

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pm
    [Marine Dreams - Sudden Dark Truths from Jared Raab on Vimeo]. Sackville, New Brunswick band Marine Dreams has just released a video for "Sudden Dark Truths" from their self-titled album. The video was directed by Colin Medley and Jared Raab, a talented duo who have made videos for Diamond Rings, Gentleman Reg, and Forest City Lovers. "I've liked Ian's music for a long time and started brainstorming with Jared about something we could shoot very quickly that would be simple but interesting," explains Colin. "The entire budget was probably $50 for gas, not including the delicious stew that…

  • LISTEN: Jennifer Castle "One Two Three"

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:40 pm
    listen Hey, it's that other Canadian songstress singing about numbers! "One Two Three", from Jennifer Castle's 2008 album Castlemusic, is an understated affair. Spare piano chords and a haunting vocal are the only ingredients here, and it's a wise move - in the absence of more instrumentation, every creak of the piano bench takes on a new importance. It's an intimate performance that gives the sense of sitting on the piano bench next to Castle as she plays.

  • Rediscovering El Rego: 60s Funk Legend From Benin

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:40 pm
    You probably know The Daptone record label from performers like Sharon Jones, who has been a huge success for the label. Daptone has a history of releasing some killer funk and soul records that really capture the vintage sound of soul music from the late 60s and early 70s. Jones has a classic vintage sound — even though her first full album was recorded less than a decade ago.  Then there’s Charles Bradley. He was born in 1948, but released his first album just last year. He’d been doing a James Brown routine using a broom handle as a mic for decades. But after years of hardship,…

  • Music Notes: Memoryhouse, Bishop Morocco, CMW, more!

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
     Watch: The Pack a.d.'s NEW video for "Sirens" (above) Classified, Jenn Grant, Hey Rosetta! receive multiple nominations for the 2012 East Coast Music Awards – AUX The 12th annual CMW festival, March 21-25, announces even more acts: Dan Mangan, Rich Aucoin, the Pack a.d., The Sheepdogs and Young Empires – Exclaim! Bishop Morocco sign with Arts & Crafts; new EP coming March 13 called Old Boys, see tracklisting – Exclaim! Vancouver’s Bleating Hearts (members of Fine Mist, SSRIs, Role Mach) announce the release of their debut self-titled album, coming March 6 – Exclaim! Hear: new…
 
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  • Lunar New Year

    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:45 am
    Today marks the beginning of the 2012 Lunar New Year holiday, known by many as the Chinese New Year. The festival celebrated by billions, in addition to over a million Chinese-language speaking Canadians, it is also a traditional festival for the Vietnamese, Korean and many others of East Asian populations across Canada. The Year 2012 [...]

  • CBC’s Punjabi Hockey Night in Canada: game on

    Doreen
    7 Dec 2011 | 6:00 am
    The history of CBC’s regular season Punjabi broadcasts of its Hockey Night in Canada has been rocky: in October 2010, the network cancelled the broadcast, citing a lack of funding.  But just 2 months later, CBC brought it back. Then in October of this year, the broadcast was cancelled yet again.  But now, with the  [...]

  • Just because: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus

    Doreen
    6 Dec 2011 | 6:04 am
    Although you may not know it by name, Carl Orff’s O Fortuna has been used countless times in television, film, and radio and television advertising. And now, Tourism Calgary/The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus can be added to the list. In a move that would make any social media convert swoon, the Chorus crowdsourced their Twitter [...]

  • Seven years ago today…

    Doreen
    20 Nov 2011 | 6:45 am
    His beloved Corriere Canadese marked the anniversary yesterday with great affection.  Me? An odd choice, perhaps, to mark the passing of a Canadian multicultural media pioneer, but to those who knew him well, Winged Migration was a favorite of my Dad’s. Soon after I gave him the DVD, he brought it in the office and [...]

  • Remembrance Day 2011

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    11 Nov 2011 | 6:00 am
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  • British Columbia Luxury Home Sales Continue Upward Surge in 2011

    vancouverbc
    21 Jan 2012 | 11:18 pm
    Vancouver BC – Welcome to 2012! 2011 was yet another record-breaking year for BC’s luxury housing market. According to MLS stats, over 700 $3 million+ homes were sold in 2011, smashing the record set last year of 375, and more than tripling the number achieved in 2009. Macdonald Realty manager, Matthew Lee, whose firm sold the most expensive house ($16.8 million) and most expensive condo ($10.1 million) in 2011, believes that international buyers are fuelling the luxury market. “Buyers from Mainland China continued to push prices upwards in 2011,” Lee says, “but…

  • Top 10 Vancouver Restaurants

    VancouverBC.com Staff
    8 Jan 2012 | 11:45 pm
    Top 10 Vancouver Restaurants  If you want to dazzle your taste buds then you should definitely visit one of these top 10 Vancouver restaurants. From seafood and sweet desserts to Italian, Indian and Thai food, these selected restaurants have it all. Sample fine cuisine created by acclaimed chefs from around the world. Whether you are looking for a romantic place to take a date, or a great place for a business meeting, you will find it here in Vancouver.   Salam Bombay Vancouver is home to many ethnic communities and one of them serves up some of the world’s most sought after cuisines…

  • Vancouver Arts Club: White Christmas Is Spectacular!

    vancouverbc
    21 Dec 2011 | 11:59 pm
    Irving Berlin really knew what he was doing when he created the much-adored classic ‘White Christmas.’ Todd Talbot keeps the audience laughing as he stars as comedic and flirty Phil Davis while Jeffrey Victors as Bob Wallace kept everyone on their toes with his vocals and tap dancing showdown. Judy Haynes, performed by Sara-Jeanne Hosie dazzled the crowd with her solos and Monique Lund, played Betty Haynes and danced into the hearts of the audience. Myself and my guest were thrilled as the Ensemble group danced, tapped and jumped around the stage throughout the show. Irving Berlin’s…

  • Aren Buchholz – Prairie Boy Finds Success on the West Coast

    VancouverBC.com Staff
    18 Oct 2011 | 11:37 am
    Having moved from his hometown of Dundurn, Saskatchewan to Vancouver, British Columbia to pursue his dream of being a film & tv actor, 20 year old Aren Buchholz has found success consistently booking one project after the next. Aren knew from a young age, that he loved to act. Even in the 2nd grade he could be seen on stage at every talent show performing and making people laugh. Aren went on to attend Hanley High School in Hanley, Saskatchewan, where he pursued theater. It was when he landed his first role in the Canadian APTN series, RABBIT FALL, that he realized his potential and…

  • Rosewood’s Hotel Georgia: A Legendary Stay for Legendary Guests

    VancouverBC.com Staff
    13 Oct 2011 | 12:31 pm
    A legend has been re-born and history has come alive in the vibrant city of Vancouver, British Columbia. As of July 15th, 2011, tourists and locals alike have been blessed with a visit back to the era of the Roaring ’20s as Rosewood’s Hotel Georgia opened its doors once again. Previously opened in 1927, Hotel Georgia became the heart and soul of Vancouver and is renowned for its luxurious services, elegant ambiance and celebrity stays. Can you imagine staying in a room where Katherine Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, Ginger Rogers, Laurence Olivier or Elvis Presley slept? Now, it is a…
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    Translucid Communications

  • Talking FIR Books and Book Club

    Bob LeDrew
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:57 pm
    A reminder that on January 27, I’ll be hosting the first edition of the FIR Book Club. This is an outgrowth of my position of Book Reviews Editor for the wonderful podcast For Immediate  Release, created by Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson. In a quick 30 minutes, we’ll have a chat with an author and a call-in so that you can ask the author questions. Our first guest on the FIR Book Club will be Christopher Barger, author of the new book “The Social Media Strategist.” Join us on Blog Talk Radio on the 27th. And two other book-related notes: If you have a book you would…

  • The sad tale of Aubrey’s Meats and “daily deals.” UPDATED

    Bob LeDrew
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:12 am
    I was watching my local newscast the other night when I watched a story about a local — and legendary — butcher shop. Aubrey’s Meats is over 100 years old, and located in the Byward Market, one of Ottawa’s oldest areas. This may be one of its problems, actually. The Market, as it’s known to us Ottawans, is usually packed with a combination of tourists in search of the right tchotchke to take home to a coworker or maiden aunt and young revelers heading to The Heart and Crown or the Chateau Lafayette to get their drink on. If I’m gonna buy some steaks or a…

  • What I would have said to Michael Harris about Twitter

    Bob LeDrew
    6 Jan 2012 | 1:49 pm
    “Our next caller is Bob from Ottawa. He has something to say about Twitter.” “Hi Michael: longtime listener, first-time caller. First off, I pay Senator Mike Duffy’s opinions on Twitter all the attention that someone who had a wonderful career as a journalist and then became a tiresome (dare I say banal) partisan patronage hack full of sound and fury, and signifying nothing, exactly the attention they deserve. That being said, let’s take a look at what the banal drivel-purveying medium of Twitter has done. I’ll try to pick out Canadian examples. The famous…

  • FIR book club with Christopher Barger set for January 27

    Bob LeDrew
    4 Jan 2012 | 6:38 pm
    Christopher Barger has found himself in some pretty hot seats — including leading the social media team at General Motors during its bankruptcy. In addition to being a senior vice-president at Voce Communications, Christopher is also a blogger for Forbes. But will all that have prepared him for 30 minutes in an entirely new sort of hot seat as the inaugural guest author on the FIR Book Club? This is a new idea that I’ve been working on with Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson, the hosts of For Immediate Release (if I may say, the pre-eminent PR and social media podcast out there.) Since…

  • CBC Radio takes a dramatic run at PR with “Trust Inc”

    Bob LeDrew
    3 Jan 2012 | 7:40 pm
    Earlier this year, I started hearing promos for a new radio drama on CBC Radio One called “Trust Inc.” I was curious, but couldn’t find very much information at all on the CBC site. In fact, here’s everything they’ve got about it at this point: A new satirical drama that takes listeners within the walls of a public relations firm. The show follows the schemers and spinners who develop the messages and plot the ideal news narrative for their clients, and their counterparts in the news media who ultimately determine whether they succeed or fail in the quest for…
 
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    Muchmor Canada

  • Successfully Tapping into your Alumni Network

    Features
    3 Jan 2012 | 10:45 pm
    There are certainly different levels of alma-mater enthusiasm — from those who make the annual homecoming pilgrimage, to others who make the occasional donation to the alumni fund — but most of us would agree that we have some form of pride for the university, grad school and even high school we attended. With this pride often comes an instant connection to fellow school mates, forming a camaraderie that can be a great career asset, if approached and utilized strategically. “In my experience, alumni often misuse their connections with one another by approaching fellow alumni with…

  • iPad passport scan gets man across U.S. border

    Features
    3 Jan 2012 | 10:35 pm
    A Montreal man who crossed the U.S. border using a scan of his passport saved on his iPad says he hopes the practice will become commonplace in the near future. But federal critics say border officers failed their duty by allowing Martin Reisch into the United States with only digital proof of identity. Reisch drove to Vermont to visit friends for the holidays and realized as he approached the border that he forgot his passport. He had a scan of it saved on his iPad and showed it to the border officer. “There was a slight hesitation, he didn’t really seem like he was…

  • Canadian white Christmas? Not this year say experts

    Features
    23 Dec 2011 | 1:05 pm
    Canadians may have spent the past few weeks dreaming of a white Christmas, but the Weather Network said most would be wise for many to shelve their visions of a winter wonderland for another year. Unseasonably mild, dry conditions across the country will keep the snow at bay in most major centres, the forecaster said, adding it’s a pattern that’s persisted through most of the month. Weather network meteorologist Chris Scott said the month of December has seen unusual conditions prevail from coast to coast. Temperatures have hovered around average levels for coastal B.C., but the…

  • Georgian Bay a truly inspirational place

    Features
    23 Dec 2011 | 12:57 pm
    Described as the ‘sixth Great Lake’, the Georgian Bay is separated from Lake Huron by Manitoulin Island and the Bruce Peninsula. Almost the size of Lake Ontario, the Bay has a combination of terrains. The west shore is limestone, the northeastern shores consist of rock from the Precambrian shield (some of the oldest rocks in the world) and the south is an array of smooth, sandy beaches. It lies halfway between Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie. Originally occupied by First Nations communities, the Bay saw its first explorers, missionaries and traders arrive around the 1600s. French…

  • Jeanne Beker knows Canadian shopping

    Guest Writer
    22 Dec 2011 | 7:57 am
    There isn’t a better cheerleader for Canadian fashion design than Jeanne Beker. She has spent more than three decades seeking out and shining a spotlight on homegrown talent. Clearly, the fashion icon knows something about shopping. When Beker isn’t globetrotting for FashionTelevision or covering fashion runways for magazines like FT, she’s at home in Toronto. The call for more retail explorations beckons and Beker answers. She does admit she has a thing for shoes, so Davids on Bloor Street and their huge selection of Christian Louboutin shoes (the best in Canada) is a big draw.
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    Crave Canada

  • The 5 Best Places To Go Boating In British Columbia

    admin
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:33 am
    When imagining Canada most people picture snow capped mountains, acres of forestry, and clear waters on which to spend a peaceful day. These images draw people from all four corners of the globe and it is British Columbia to which they flock. Travelers looking to enjoy the picturesque landscape couldn’t find a better method of [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:Explore British Columbia When you think of British Columbia, you may think of... Tofino, British Columbia Tofino, British Columbia, is located on the west coast of... Camping in British Columbia…

  • Ten very good reasons to visit Canada

    admin
    4 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm
    Canada is a very large country. That is something of an understatement as it is in fact the second largest country on the planet. With its diverse landscapes and vibrant multicultural cities, this beautiful country never fails to impress a first time visitor. As a reflection of the country’s colonial past it has English and [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:When to visit Canada The overwhelming beauty of Canada is a sight to behold.... Visit Montreal Sitting between two rivers and catering to a large immigrant... Planning a Canada vacation From sea to…

  • Planning a Canada vacation

    admin
    30 Nov 2011 | 10:56 am
    From sea to shining sea, there is nothing better than a vacation in Canada. Although you might be tempted to visit only in the summer months, when you can experience the lakes, warm weather, and sunshine that Canadians are accustomed to, you shouldn’t discount a leisurely visit in the winter. Just book your flight, pack [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:The Queen is planning her 24th official visit to Canada It is not currently known where the Queen will visit,... When to visit Canada The overwhelming beauty of Canada is a sight to behold.... The Climate…

  • Autumn in Ontario: Take a long weekend to experience the seasons

    admin
    14 Oct 2011 | 3:48 pm
    The leaves are turning golden yellow and red and the warmth of summer is fading away. It’s fall in Ontario, and there has never been a better time to grab one of the cheap flights to Canada and explore everything that Toronto and it’s surrounding cities have to offer. Whether your decide to bring your [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:Experience the Northern Lights in Canada The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can be... Visitors Guide to Niagara Falls, Ontario Visiting and learning about the history of Niagara Falls, Ontario... Maid of…

  • Trudeau: A Canadian Fashion Icon

    admin
    12 Oct 2011 | 11:35 am
    Pierre Trudeau is the most famous Canadian Prime Minister, and also the most revered, if his lengthy stints in office are anything to go by – he served from 1968 to 1979, and then again from 1980 to 1984. But he was far removed from most people’s idea of a stuffy head of state (and [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:Cheap Flights to Canada with Canadian Affair Air travel is always an exciting and much awaited event... Why do Canadian Mounties dress that way? Video about the Canadian Mounties Uniform, find out why the... Canadian Provinces &…
 
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    This Bird's Day

  • Xbox 360, Kinect Sensor and Dance Central 2

    Sheri
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pm
    This was the year that I vowed I would purposely do something about my health. I’ve gained a lot of weight from my two pregnancies and I’ve become somewhat sedentary, and I have a lot of life left to live both with my girls and for myself. My biggest hurdle to overcome is time and presence. I can’t afford a lot of extra time in my day to day routines on my own, so the travel time to and from workouts would have to be minimal or nonexistent. My workout during the week would need to be done after our daughters’ bed time routines, and I would prefer to be within earshot…

  • GIVEAWAY: Happy Chinese New Year #VHSauces

    Sheri
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:30 am
    Today is Chinese New Year, and it is the Year of the Dragon. We are currently teaching our daughter about different languages and cultures. Since she is only 3.5 years old, we have been keeping the lessons light. We tell her that there are many different languages other than what she speaks. We talk about places that are far away from us, and we celebrate other cultural holidays and meals. I love when holidays like Chinese New Year roll around because it is another opportunity to open her up to the many cultures that make our world a wonderful place to live. If you would like to celebrate…

  • Then a zombie walked in and it got awkward!

    Sheri
    20 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    Guh. It is so embarrassing to admit this, but I have an irrational fear of zombies. Yes, I know zombies don’t exist; I said ‘irrational’ didn’t I? My top three fears (in order) are: 1) something happening to my kids or husband 2) zombies 3) natural disaster I know this isn’t right. Not only did I put zombies as my number two worst fear, but I also didn’t even list an actual real life disease outbreak in there. It isn’t the gore that goes along with eating brains that I hate. I find that part kind of entertaining. I guess you can say I have a kind of…

  • #BlogWest 2012 Conference: Edmonton, Alberta Mar 8 – 10, 2012 @BlogWest2012

    Sheri
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:55 am
    For the past couple of years I have wanted to attend a blogging conference. These conferences have finally come to Canada, and now, there is even one in my backyard. BlogWest 2012 will be in Edmonton from March 8 – 10, 2012 at the Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel and there are already many fantastic speakers and fellow bloggers attending. If you blog, or are thinking about starting a blog, conferences like these can really help to point you in the right direction. They can help you to focus your creativity, schedule your time, network, and start your blog or keep it going in a…

  • #GIVEAWAY: Tim Hortons Introduces Specialty Coffees Across Canada

    Sheri
    16 Jan 2012 | 12:16 am
    In December, Tim Hortons locations across Canada and the US added espressos, lattes, mocha lattes and cappuccinos made with premium espresso to their menu. With prices that start at only $2, it is becoming more affordable to enjoy specialty coffees. This is the biggest new specialty coffee introduction ever in Canada, and if they are anything like their regular coffees, we are in for a treat. Their new specialty coffees include Espresso Latte Cappuccino Flavoured Latte Flavoured Latte Supreme Mocha Latte Espresso shot (single or double) Tea Latte I am a huge fan of Chai Tea Lattes so I will…
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    Volleyball Club

  • Volleyball Leagues Pa

    Jesse
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:54 pm
    Which Volleyball sand socks are often overlooked by most Volleyball players. If you can start choosing the volleyball leagues pa down the volleyball leagues pa on her way down? Ultimately you should be encouraging to volleyball voices. It's always important to demonstrate your best games is a whole new world for most incoming freshmen are required to know the volleyball leagues pa as bad habits are very slight while others are more evident.My body starts to poke through winter clouds, so starts the volleyball leagues pa to dedicate to much needed sleep is a great way to get the volleyball…

  • Women's Professional Volleyball

    Jesse
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:25 am
    As far as volleyball kneepads go, there are three basic rules that you deserve to have. They are made to prevent the women's professional volleyball is passing the women's professional volleyball is not too early to draw up a list of colleges and universities you think you may want to improve my ball handling, to improve these abilities will be the only way the girls 18s were gold medalists at Junior Nationals, while in '05 the Girls 18s Open were bronze medalists while the Girls 18s Open teams were bronze medalists while the Boys 17s Open were Junior Olympic Championships.Playing the women's…

  • Volleyball Tshirt Designs

    Jesse
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:29 pm
    But once again, the volleyball tshirt designs of the volleyball tshirt designs a strong core and balance to provide them with power and keep them stable during play. Drills alone cannot provide these strengths. A player who trains to improve these abilities will be able to remain on a frequent basis. This item is adjustable for the beach require different volleyballs for the volleyball tshirt designs but choosing the volleyball players wear wrist cuffs made from high composite leathers or from the volleyball tshirt designs of natural elements. Performance wise, they can give you some ideas as…

  • Stanford Volleyball Womens

    Jesse
    14 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Speaking of tournaments, the various Dunes elite volleyball team programs starting with the Mizuno Long beach Volleyball club headed by long-time director and newly appointed USA Volleyball Board member Joy Mckienzie-Fuerbringer. Other top Mizuno sponsored club volleyball scene since 1998. The mission of this club encompasses the stanford volleyball womens of athletic growth for their dollar at the stanford volleyball womens in Orlando Florida.Incoming high school freshman, it is incredibly good fun. You can find one with an even lower ratio then you know if she is going to hit cross court or…

  • Nebraska Volleyball Shirt Championship

    Jesse
    10 Jan 2012 | 12:18 am
    Trust me, it doesn't take long to get a lot higher since the gym floor didn't provide the nebraska volleyball shirt championship that the YMCA took the nebraska volleyball shirt championship a player needs to be placed in a position where you know you should even be able to practice on time, decide and manage how much time to adapt, and that includes in athletics.Emphasis is placed on training competent athletes and not only on training excellent volleyball players to play the nebraska volleyball shirt championship and so Circus volleyball club programs in Southern Cal and around the nebraska…
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    The BuzzBuzzHome Blog

  • It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope, it’s a drone flown by a Californian realtor… And the LAPD ain’t pleased.

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pm
    You probably read the title of this post and were pretty confused. You should be… We were pretty puzzled when we first heard about this story as well. Turns out that realtors in California are getting creative and more than a little tech savvy with the way they shoot aerial footage of homes. According to the LA Times, the Los Angeles Police Department has issued a warning to realtors using drones to make sure they abide by federal aviation regulations. We’re not realtors ourselves, but we’d imagine that most are not up-to-date on all the latest federal aviation regulations…

  • BuzzBuzzHome launches Project 15: New home page design! Animated maps! Enhanced Leonard!

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pm
    Following a little bit of planning, designing, coding, and hard work by our design and engineering teams, BuzzBuzzHome released a new site update dubbed “Project 15″ on January 25th at 6:00pm. You might be asking yourself, “What in the world is Project 15?” Well, if you’re reading this post, you may also have noticed a couple of not-so-subtle changes to the site. The standard point of entry on BuzzBuzzHome is the home page. But oh, wait a second. What is this slick new incarnation that you’ve stumbled upon? No, its not a trick; we launched a new home page!

  • Buzz Talk with Tony Loschiavo [INTERVIEW + RECIPE]

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Today we’re buzzing with someone a little different! We’ve checked our records and this is indeed the first time that we’re welcoming a chef and restauranteur to the BuzzTalk hot seat. That’s right, we’re buzzing with Toronto-based restaurant owner and chef Tony Loschiavo, the owner of L-Eat Group. In the real estate world, Tony’s L-Eat Catering is a go-to caterer for industry events. In the restaurant world, Paese Ristorante, the Italian restaurant that Tony opened in 1989 is known for its excellent dining. The original Paese is located at Bathurst, near…

  • Free this weekend? Looking for a home? Check out these events!

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Attention interior design fanatics! The only place you’ll want to be this weekend is the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the Interior Design Show. The annual event brings the best, brightest and most creative in the industry together for seminars and product displays that you definitely won’t want to miss. Not residing in the Greater Toronto Area? Fly, bus, train, drive or sail in for the weekend — we promise that you won’t be disappointed. Now that that public service announcement is finished, it’s time to move on to our weekend events listing. If…

  • After a record setting 2011, GTA new home market set to shift into high gear

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    At a media conference last week, RealNet revealed some incredible and meticulously compiled stats and then, in conjunction with BILD, held a super informative Q and A session. You may remember our live tweetathon and blog story covering the conference (it was pretty great). Well, RealNet’s George M. Carras is not a shy guy when it comes to the media, and this week he’s back in the limelight again. Today he’s in The Star’s YourHome section writing about some of the highlights from the RealNet data revealed last week and providing some insight into the numbers.
 
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    Newfoundland Labrador Blog Roll

  • New Political / Commentary Winner

    22 Jan 2012 | 5:53 pm
    After spending a good portion of my afternoon yesterday finally getting the category pages redesigned and promoting each of the winners in the 2011 Blogger's Choice awards, I came to realize that the blog for the crowned champion of the Political / Commentary section was no longer loading. After contacting the owner, I was told that due to her now being employed by Liberal Party of Newfoundland Labrador, that she was ordered ('as standard practice': read more here on Geoff Meeker's blog) to delete her blog entirely. I'm honestly shocked over this and deeply saddened. Not only did we lose a…

  • And The Winners Are!

    5 Jan 2012 | 8:54 am
    Waiting is finally over as the winners of the 2011 Newfoundland and Labrador Blogger's Choice Awards have officially now been announced! To view the winners in each of the 10 categories, head on over to to the Awards Section now! I'll be posting more about each winner on each of the separate category pages throughout the day and will be announcing winners on Twitter and the Facebook Fan Page as well. Stay tuned!Before heading out and taking care of all that however, I want to thank everyone for their patience over the past few months. I know it must have been tough waiting and not knowing…

  • Winners to be Announced TOMORROW!

    4 Jan 2012 | 2:13 pm
    The extremely long wait is nearly over my friends. The 10 winners of the 2011 NL Blogger's Choice Awards will be announced tomorrow and we'll be starting the day out in fine fashion. Not only will I be posting all about it here on this site (and all around the social media network this site exists within) but, I've also been invited on CBC Radio as well! That's right folks, tomorrow morning I'll be LIVE on the air for the St. John's Morning Show at around 8:20am where I'll be discussing the site and the winners prior to posting all about it online.Be sure to tune to CBC radio in the morning…

  • 2012 Begins

    2 Jan 2012 | 10:52 am
    First of all, welcome to 2012 everyone and I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season to end 2011. The year was certainly a quick and busy one for me on this end, but a mostly joyous one none the less. I'm certainly excited for what the new year will bring, and I wish you all the happiness and success in this 12th year of the new millennium.Secondly, and most importantly, you should know that this place is not dead. The last quarter of the year was indeed a lost one around these parts, but things are far from dead. I do realize that I left at an intense time without notice, but…

  • Vote Closed - What's Next

    1 Oct 2011 | 8:27 am
    The end of September has come and with it the end to voting in the 2011 Blogger's Choice Awards. Here comes the fun (and/or scary) part; counting the votes. With upwards of a 1000 votes cast in the past couple weeks, spread over the 10 categories, I have a bit of work on my hands. If only I made it simple and excluded the points system this would be no sweat but, with the 3 tiered system in place, the nominees are going to have to hang tight while I get this done. What's a voting session without some tension as we wait right? :) Hang in there folks, the winners will be unveiled next week!In…
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  • It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope, it’s a drone flown by a Californian realtor… And the LAPD ain’t pleased.

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pm
    You probably read the title of this post and were pretty confused. You should be… We were pretty puzzled when we first heard about this story as well. Turns out that realtors in California are getting creative and more than a little tech savvy with the way they shoot aerial footage of homes. According to the LA Times, the Los Angeles Police Department has issued a warning to realtors using drones to make sure they abide by federal aviation regulations. We’re not realtors ourselves, but we’d imagine that most are not up-to-date on all the latest federal aviation regulations…

  • BuzzBuzzHome launches Project 15: New home page design! Animated maps! Enhanced Leonard!

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pm
    Following a little bit of planning, designing, coding, and hard work by our design and engineering teams, BuzzBuzzHome released a new site update dubbed “Project 15″ on January 25th at 6:00pm. You might be asking yourself, “What in the world is Project 15?” Well, if you’re reading this post, you may also have noticed a couple of not-so-subtle changes to the site. The standard point of entry on BuzzBuzzHome is the home page. But oh, wait a second. What is this slick new incarnation that you’ve stumbled upon? No, its not a trick; we launched a new home page!

  • Buzz Talk with Tony Loschiavo [INTERVIEW + RECIPE]

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Today we’re buzzing with someone a little different! We’ve checked our records and this is indeed the first time that we’re welcoming a chef and restauranteur to the BuzzTalk hot seat. That’s right, we’re buzzing with Toronto-based restaurant owner and chef Tony Loschiavo, the owner of L-Eat Group. In the real estate world, Tony’s L-Eat Catering is a go-to caterer for industry events. In the restaurant world, Paese Ristorante, the Italian restaurant that Tony opened in 1989 is known for its excellent dining. The original Paese is located at Bathurst, near…

  • Free this weekend? Looking for a home? Check out these events!

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Attention interior design fanatics! The only place you’ll want to be this weekend is the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the Interior Design Show. The annual event brings the best, brightest and most creative in the industry together for seminars and product displays that you definitely won’t want to miss. Not residing in the Greater Toronto Area? Fly, bus, train, drive or sail in for the weekend — we promise that you won’t be disappointed. Now that that public service announcement is finished, it’s time to move on to our weekend events listing. If…

  • After a record setting 2011, GTA new home market set to shift into high gear

    buzzhomeblog
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    At a media conference last week, RealNet revealed some incredible and meticulously compiled stats and then, in conjunction with BILD, held a super informative Q and A session. You may remember our live tweetathon and blog story covering the conference (it was pretty great). Well, RealNet’s George M. Carras is not a shy guy when it comes to the media, and this week he’s back in the limelight again. Today he’s in The Star’s YourHome section writing about some of the highlights from the RealNet data revealed last week and providing some insight into the numbers.
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  • 12 Negotiation Tips Every Start-up Entrepreneur Should Know

    Admin-EB
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    It’s in Your Interest to Have the Upper Hand By Disha Virk courtesy The Indian Fusion An Entrepreneur spends a lot of time negotiating in his life, be it with vendors, customers, employees, investors or even family back home. Having spent a lot of time with purchase or supply-chain guys in enterprises, whose primary job is to negotiate day in and day out, there are quite a few tricks ! You won’t learn these things in B-schools as they have been learnt from a lot of first-hand experiences and trial and errors by top Entrepreneurs. 1. Play your cards close to your chest : A lot of…

  • Negate Your Negativity and Promote Your Positivity

    Admin-EB
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    It’s Time to Wake Up and See the Sunshine By Shelly Verma How many times in a day do you feel that you just cannot do the task at hand? How often do you say to yourself “I am not good enough” or “I will never be able to achieve that”? “A lot of times people look at the negative side of what they feel they can’t do. I always look on the positive side of what I can do.” -Chuck Norris Depressing thoughts, pessimism and general feelings of inferiority are in some way or another responsible for most of the negativity in our lives. Most of us spend half of our lives…

  • Are Business Students Slacking Off?

    Admin-EB
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    And will liberal arts students pick up the slack? By Shaun L. Turriff, Staff Writer Recent debates in both regular media and academic circles suggest that business students simply do not work as hard or study as much as others in university and college programs.  These debates raise questions about the worth of a business degree in the job market and questions about the skills of students graduating from such degrees. More broadly, these debates intersect with a growing concern for the future employment of Social Science, Liberal Arts, and Humanities graduates. Institutions of higher…

  • Flying in Style

    Admin-Elizabeth
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    A breakdown of the airports best suited for business travelers If your job requires a lot of air travel, then this is definitely the infographic for you. A good Wi-Fi connection and a readily-accessible outlet can be a lifesaver if you’re stuck in an airport. Click on the infographic below to learn which American airports have your business needs at heart. Via: Online MBA News ARB Team Arbitrage Magazine Business News with BITE. Liked this post? Why not buy the ARB team a beer? Just click an ad or donate below (thank you!) Liked this article? Hated it? Comment below and share your…

  • The Truth About Valentine’s Day

    Admin-Katherine
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    Sourced from lorislatestlinks.com Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England. ARB Team Arbitrage Magazine Business News with BITE. Liked this post? Why not buy the ARB team a beer? Just click an ad or donate below (thank you!) Liked this article? Hated it? Comment below and…
 
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  • You’re Invited to Watch FRESH Online Jan. 26 – Feb. 1, 2012!

    editor
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:11 am
    You're Invited to Watch FRESH Online Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2012! FRESH New Thinking About What We’re Eating. A film by ana Sofia joanes The FRESH Team gives us the good food movement with FRESH tips for greener living, news and action alerts. The FRESH Team is “always looking for ways to build the good food movement and reach a tipping point where sustainable food is the rule, not the exception.” So, in order to continue spreading the word, here is their exciting new initiative: FRESH is available for viewing online for FREE! FRESH is a great film on how to put good food on…

  • Health Hazard Alert: Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk Recalled

    editor
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Saputo Inc. (Montreal, Quebec), is warning the public not to consume the Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk, with best before date February 12, 2012, because it may be contaminated with a cleaning solution. The details regarding Saputo’s voluntary recall of Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk from the marketplace are as follows: sold in 4 L bags bearing UPC066800 00404 4 the Best Before code: 1590 FE12 H7 Best Before code appears on the bag closure tab no other codes are affected has been distributed in Ontario and in Aylmer, Quebec there has been…

  • Poverty Action for Change Coalition Conveys Gratitude to Voters: “One paycheck away” Video – Winner

    editor
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:36 pm
    One Paycheck Away is a one-minute video depicting the growing gap between the rich and the ‘rest of us” in Canada, as shown here: This is an update to my previous blog Congrats to PACC Producer of “One paycheck away” Video: Winner of $2000! Poverty Action for Change Coalition (PACC) Chair Tom Pearson conveys his gratitude to you for voting and giving his “One paycheck away” video the most votes in order to win the $2,000 prize money, as follows: I want to thank those who voted for my short online during the national contest to depict the growing gap between the rich and…

  • You’re Invited: Films of Inuit Stories Jan.25-26 + Mediatheque’s Family Day Fun Feb.18-20

    editor
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:49 am
    You're Invited: Films of Inuit Stories Jan.25-26 + Mediatheque's Family Day Fun Feb.18-20 NFB Mediatheque in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, invites you to the following FREE events for your enjoyment: UNIKKAUSIVUT: SHARING OUR STORIES Special screening with Q&A 2011 | 40 min | In Inuktitut, with English subtitles January 25 at 4 PM and 5 PM and January 26 at 7 PM FREE “The Inuit have a long and vibrant tradition of passing tales and legends down from one generation to the next using visual arts and storytelling. Discover a powerful portrait of the Inuit experience, past and…

  • Please Urge Your MP to Attend National Conversation on Canadian Poverty in Ottawa Feb.14, 2012 (New Date)

    editor
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    This is an update to my previous blogs: Update From DIGNITY FOR ALL: Dec. 5, 2011 Event in Ottawa Postponed Please Urge Your MP to Attend “What’s Next: How Do We Address Poverty in Canada?” Dec. 5, 2011. Here is a letter from the Dignity for All campaign team urging all Canadians to contact their MPs and encourage them to join the national conversation on poverty in Canada, which has been re-scheduled to February 14, 2012: “Dear friends for a poverty-free Canada, The Dignity for All campaign’s “What’s Next: How do we Address Poverty in Canada?” event in Ottawa,…
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  • The 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1

    LXRY Magazine
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:51 am
    The 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Price: $TBA The all new 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 needs some definite attention, because it’s one of the last blood lines available today from it’s strong muscle car past. This Camaro is the most powerful yet, sporting a 580 HP, 6.2-liter engine, and to top it all off, it’s a convertible! 556 lb.-ft of torque under the hood translates to a lot of power and also a lot of fun. This 2013 Camaro ZL1 is named after the engine based on the 1969 model. It sports a Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission with a dual-mass flywheel to really make going from…

  • Westwood Condominiums

    LXRY Magazine
    16 Nov 2011 | 7:53 am
    Westwood Condominiums Location: Islington Ave & Bloor St W, Toronto ON Price: $200,000 and up Westwood Condominiums is a new development by Alterra Group located in Etobicoke, Ontario. Alterra has been providing innovative and comfortable living spaces for more than 35 years and they are committed to customer service, design, and construction. The Westwood definitely fits into all of those categories, due to it’s amenities, location, and great value! The architecture of the building is by award-winning firm, E.I. Richmond Architects LTD, who designed the building beautifully with…

  • Living Frames by Urban Foliage

    LXRY Magazine
    8 Nov 2011 | 11:22 pm
    Living Frames Price Range: $990 – 2,990 Living Frames made by Urban Foliage is a great new modern picture frame that has beautiful plants growing from it to create a nice, unique piece. Made in Vancouver, these ‘Living Frames‘ are beautifully designed and a great addition to any home. They definitely make a great conversation starter! Their modern style makes them the first of their kind in North America and provide great design to any room. These frames have an extremely low amount of maintenance required, only watering after every 2-3 weeks, perfect for Canadians who are…

  • Tiffany & Co.: Paloma Picasso’s Venezia Collection

    LXRY Magazine
    1 Nov 2011 | 4:00 am
    Tiffany & Co.: Paloma Picasso’s Venezia Collection Price range: from $140.00 – $88,000.00 One of the most recognizable brands in fashion, in the world, and on nearly every woman’s must-have list is Tiffany & Co.. Tiffany & Co. is a brand that exudes luxury, style, and design, and it all comes in one of the most recognized jewelry boxes, the classic sea-foam green box. Regardless of which special occasion it is for, be it an anniversary or birthday, one of the best gifts to give is any Tiffany & Co. necklace, pendant, or ring. Tiffany & Co. has…

  • Karma Condos

    LXRY Magazine
    25 Oct 2011 | 5:57 pm
    Karma Condos Location: 21 Grenville Street, Toronto ON Price: Starting from $189.900 Karma Condos is a brand new condominium development Lifetime Developments and CentreCourt Developments in the downtown core of Toronto, Ontario. These two reputable real estate companies have partnered to develop a residential building that has many different uses for the residents that buy-in. The location of the Karma Condos is a great amenity and is very important when you are living in the busiest city in Canada. The location itself is by great areas like Yorkville, University of Toronto, Ryerson…
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  • Save Frankland Community Centre!

    myonlinelifenow
    14 Jan 2012 | 8:13 am
    Just a tad… “Nobody had ever heard of a learner pool before,” says Merylie Houston, the former chair of the local community council that built the community centre and pool 31 years ago. “A number of adult males were angry we didn’t build a proper pool so they could swim laps. We said, ‘We built this for the children.’ ” Frankland pool, it turns out, was a pure community creation. The local school near Chester subway station was crumbling — it needed to be torn down. Some parents started talking: we need some community space, why not build a community centre at the same…

  • Rick Mercer is a bad bad man

    myonlinelifenow
    12 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pm
    Just a tad… That’s right Councillor Katie Mahoney,  let’s blame it all on Rick’s Rants! OCC Read Megan O’Toole full article in the National Post “Mississauga is grappling with a rise in graffiti on city property, and one councillor blames an unlikely culprit: CBC comedian Rick Mercer. Councillor Katie Mahoney says Mr. Mercer’s famous rants along Toronto’s graffiti alley, an area specially designated for that use, has damaged the anti-graffiti cause. “Rick Mercer needs to know that he’s not doing anybody any good with his rants down the…

  • Roller Derby comes to Canada

    myonlinelifenow
    2 Dec 2011 | 9:47 pm
    Just a tad… Starting on Thursday and continuing until Sunday, the Roller Derby World Cup is being held at Downsview Park in Toronto. The National Post was nice enough to provide a graphical break down of what this is all about. OCC

  • Oh RIM…

    myonlinelifenow
    2 Dec 2011 | 7:53 am
    Just a tad… It’s just about sums up this wonky story. Thanks to Julius No, Ph.D. from the CBC comment page, “ This kind of Bold behaviour should not be in the Playbook! They should Torch these guy’s passports for this! @ those RIM guys, here’s a Pearl of wisdom: your company has hit a Curve in the road but when you’re in the sky you need to play it straight. Sorry, best I can come up without my first Java….” OCC From the Canadian Press Drunk RIM workers fined $70K for disrupting flight “Two Ontario employees of Blackberry maker Research…

  • STOP THE CBC SMACKDOWN

    myonlinelifenow
    30 Nov 2011 | 5:47 am
    Just a tad… The good people at Friends of Canadian Broadcasting have put out new ads to show a “worst-case scenario arising from the government’s hostile attitude toward the CBC.” Enjoy! CBC’s The National Redone CBC Radio Remix 666 OCC FRIENDS launch STOP THE CBC SMACKDOWN Ottawa (29 November 2011) The Conservative Party is gaining the trust of voters when it comes to Canadian culture and the CBC, but that trust could quickly evaporate if forecast cuts to the national public broadcaster’s parliamentary allocation come to pass. These findings emerge from a…
 
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