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• Red tape delays Haitian relief volunteers

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:45 am

  Quebec medical workers returning from a relief mission in Haiti are urging authorities to suspend rules they say are delaying help for the disaster-ridden country.

• Interim commander will replace Williams

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:11 am

  The Canadian military has expressed shock at the murder charges laid against Col. Russell Williams and says it will appoint an interim commander to replace him as head of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.

• P.E.I. a bad place for a heart attack: study

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:45 am

  P.E.I. is one of the worst places in Canada to have a heart attack, according to a University of Calgary study.

• Pond hockey tourney debuts women's division

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:55 am

  Women will be lacing up their skates to compete in their own division in the 2010 World Pond Hockey tournament in Plaster Rock, N.B., this week.

• Protesters target Olympic torch run

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:43 pm

  Anti-Olympic activists are making no secret of where and when they plan to protest against the Olympic flame as torchbearers wend their way through Metro Vancouver. But the activists are not saying just what they're planning to do.

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• 'In the company of the devil': Victim

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:22 am

  She has titanic courage, this Tweed single mom. Her accused attacker is CFB Trenton's commander, Col. Russ Williams — also charged Monday for the murders of Jessica Lloyd and Marie-France Comeau.

• Ontario cop faces drunk driving rap

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

  The OPP have charged a police detective with impaired driving.

• Man wanted for sex assault turns himself in

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:20 am

  A man wanted for sexual assault against a young child turned himself in to police in Rocky Mountain House yesterday and is now facing numerous charges.

• Man smokes as fire kills dog

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:20 am

  A Edmonton man who torched his rental home — killing his daughter's dog — after a fight with his wife and then sat on the steps smoking a cigarette has been put behind bars.

• Duo charged with mistreating puppy

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:19 am

  Two Ottawa men face animal-cruelty charges over the abuse of a three-month-old puppy.

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  Calgary Herald - News

• Calgary to get Monopoly spot in June

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:08 am

  Monopoly - Board-game fans and civic boosters alike must wait until June to find out where Calgary will appear on Monopoly's upcoming Canadian edition.

• Rezoning approved for east-side big-box retail centre

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:08 am

  D evelopers are moving ahead with plans for a big-box retail centre that would rank among Calgary's largest, this one near the city's eastern boundary with Chestermere.

• Defiant Iran starts uranium enrichment to 20% level

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am

  Iran announced Tuesday it has begun work to produce 20 per cent enriched uranium, dismissing warnings of new sanctions from world powers who suspect the sensitive atomic work is aimed at making a bomb.

• Police probe suspicious death in S.E.

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am

  CALGARY - Police are investigating a suspicious death after passersby discovered a man lying on an Inglewood sidewalk Monday night.

• Thirsk back from space to collect U of C degree

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

  Critics of space exploration and its government funding need to recognize the socioeconomic benefits gained from the program, one of the country's best-known astronauts said Monday.

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  Global Voices Online » Canada

• Spain: Indigenous Film Festival

  Juliana Rincón Parra

  1 Feb 2010 | 2:18 pm

  Canal Solidario writes about the Indigenous Film Festival which will take place in Sevilla, Spain. During the screening, films from indigenous communities inside Nicaragua, Canada and Brazil will be shown and participants will also discuss the role of multimedia and internet tools in protecting cultural diversity.

• Haiti: Youth Step It Up for Earthquake Relief

  Juhie Bhatia

  25 Jan 2010 | 8:35 pm

  As Haiti's government raised the confirmed earthquake death toll to 150,000 earlier this week, warning that figure could double, there is particular concern for the well-being of the country's most vulnerable — its young people. Up to 3 million people are estimated to need aid following the January 12 earthquake. The situation is particularly critical for youth, says UNICEF, since nearly half of all Haitians are under 18 years old and almost 40 percent are under 14. Of the survivors, many thousands of children have been orphaned, lost or separated from their families, leaving…

• Haiti: Media Operations Center launched for Haitian journalism

  Fabienne Flessel

  25 Jan 2010 | 5:19 am

  Réseau Citadelle announces the launch of the Media Operations Center, an initiative from Reporters without Borders and Quebecor, aimed at facilitating the field work of local and foreign journalists in Haiti as well as establishing collaboration between the media and NGOs.

• Canada: Aboriginal Youth Suicides Hit Crisis Rate

  Juhie Bhatia

  18 Jan 2010 | 8:32 am

  When the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games kick off next month, an Aboriginal symbol will be representing the event. The Games' logo is a contemporary inukshuk, a stone sculpture used by Canada's Inuit people as directional landmarks, which organizers say symbolizes friendship and hope. But hope is one thing many Aboriginal youth in Canada appear to lack, as suicide continues to occur at alarming rates, leading to crisis-like situations in some communities. Suicide rates have declined in Canada through the years but not in Aboriginal communities, though there is great variation…

• Video: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

  Juliana Rincón Parra

  17 Dec 2009 | 4:18 pm

  Red umbrella logo December 17th is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, a day which started  in 2003 as a memorial and vigil to the Sex workers killed in Seattle Washington and then evolved to an international day to call attention to the hate crimes committed against sex workers throughout the world. Some of this violence is related to stigmatization and the immediate association many do between sex-workers and AIDS. Women in SANGRAM, an NGO in India, are working for that association to be a positive one, where sex workers are known for their work in preventing HIV/…

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  National Post - Top Stories

• Test controversial theory, but treat MS patients: doctor

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:26 am

  The Italian doctor behind a controversial new theory of multiple sclerosis said yesterday he welcomes more rigorous scientific investigation of his ideas, but suggested there is no reason MS patients should not immediately undergo the testing and treatment he pioneered

• Afghanistan avalanche kills 30; injures 70

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:03 am

  An avalanche triggered by heavy snow killed up to 30 people and left another 70 injured in the treacherous mountains of northern Afghanistan

• Toyota adds new Prius to global recall list

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:50 am

  Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis

• Colonel makes court appearance in double murder

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:50 am

  The search for Jessica Lloyd took police into the senior ranks of the Canadian Forces and resulted yesterday in accusations that are far from routine -- that the top officer at the country’s largest air force base was responsible for not just her murder, but also the November murder of a 38-year-old woman

• Ottawa mulls buying Windsor-Detroit Ambassador Bridge

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:51 pm

  Stephen Harper has instructed his ministers to explore buying the the busiest international border crossing in North America from its American owner.

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• Statement by the Honourable Christian Paradis, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources concerning Canada's forest industry

  1 Feb 2010 | 11:30 am

  Diversification is the key to a prosperous future for Canada’s forest sector. Particularly, the development of biomarkets offers a wealth of possibilities. The forest sector of tomorrow will produce everything from solvents and plastics to heat and fuel.

• Government of Canada Signs Research Agreement with McMaster University

  29 Jan 2010 | 2:30 pm

  The Government of Canada took another step today to establish a premier facility for metals and materials innovation by signing a groundbreaking research agreement with McMaster University. The agreement is related to the upcoming relocation of the CANMET Materials Technology Lab (CANMET–MTL) from Ottawa to Hamilton’s McMaster Innovation Park.

• Governments of Canada and B.C. and Fraser Basin Council Helping Communities Address Climate Change

  25 Jan 2010 | 2:40 pm

  The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced a Regional Adaptation Collaborative led by the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia and the Fraser Basin Council.

• Minister Raitt Announces Appointment of Member to the National Energy Board

  19 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am

  The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the appointment of a temporary member, Mr. Hans Matthews, to the National Energy Board (NEB).

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• PM pays tribute to those building Canada’s future

  28 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm

• PM names five outstanding Canadians to Senate

  28 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm

• Canada leads international efforts to rebuild Haiti at Montreal Conference

  24 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm

  Prime Minister Stephen Harper today rallied the international community to a strategic and coordinated effort to rebuild Haiti. The Prime Minister’s call came during an address to delegates of the Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti.

• PM announces support for new Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre

  20 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm

  Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced federal support for the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre in Truro as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

• PM announces changes to the Ministry

  18 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pm

  Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced changes to the Ministry in preparation for a Speech from the Throne and the implementation of Phase II of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

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• Gary Coleman pleads guilty

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am

  Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April

• Premarket: Get ready for Dow 10,000

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:08 am

  North American stocks ready to rebound after week-long soft patch

• Three secrets to setting up advisory boards

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:04 am

  A hidden advantage for business owners is the ability to play good-cop, bad-cop with a potential buyer

• Balloon boy's dad released

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:56 am

  The man who pleaded guilty in the balloon boy hoax has been released from the Larimer County jail to serve the rest of his sentence through the alternative sentencing unit

• ‘Bang' preceded shutdown of world's tallest tower in Dubai

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:51 am

  Faulty elevator blamed for closing of Burj Khalifa

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  Vancouver Sun - News / Vancouver

• 13-year-old girl missing from West Vancouver

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:02 am

  METRO VANCOUVER - West Vancouver police are looking for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing since Monday afternoon.

• 2010 Olympics' Aboriginal Pavilion showcases unprecedented partnership

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:02 am

  VANCOUVER - The Four Host First Nations welcomed the world to the 2010 Olympics with the opening Monday of the Aborginal Pavilion in downtown Vancouver.

• Man killed by bus on Sea to Sky Highway identified by police

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:03 pm

  Police have identified the man who died after being run over by a transit bus while lying on the Sea to Sky Highway Sunday as 26-year-old Alexander Borgen Larsen.

• Emotions run high as the Olympic flame comes to the Lower Mainland

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:02 pm

  LANGLEY — After devoting countless hours to her children’s sports teams, Canadian hockey mom Theresa Watts finally had her day in the sun Monday.

• The world is calling Vancouver's Olympics green but they’re not talking environment

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:02 pm

  VANCOUVER - The world is admiring Vancouver’s green Olympics.

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• Ukraine's Tymoshenko girds to contest result

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:49 am

  Reuters - KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko launched action on Tuesday to call rival Viktor Yanukovich's election as president into question.

• Iran says starts making 20 percent nuclear fuel

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:36 am

  Reuters - TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran began making higher-grade nuclear fuel on Tuesday, state television reported, and the Pentagon said the United States wanted a U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran "within weeks" over its nuclear program.

• North Korea nuclear envoy visits China, talks closer

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:48 am

  Reuters - SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea's top nuclear envoy arrived in Beijing on Tuesday as Pyongyang said it was willing to step up talks with China on resuming stalled disarmament-for-aid talks.

• Toyota adds new Prius to global recall list

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:15 am

  Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said it would recall nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it battled criticism of its response to the spiraling safety crisis.

• Afghan avalanches kill dozens, trap hundreds

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:54 am

  Reuters - SALANG PASS, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Dozens of people died and hundreds were trapped through the night in freezing cold and darkness after avalanches swept over a mountain highway and closed a landmark alpine tunnel in Afghanistan.

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• Publication after screening assessment of substances — Batch 8 and Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for a substance

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  Publication after screening assessment of a substance — Propane, 2-nitro- (2-nitropropane), CAS No. 79-46-9 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) Whereas Propane, 2-nitro- (2-nitropropane) is a substance on the Domestic Substances List identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Whereas a summary of the draft Screening Assessment conducted on 2-nitropropane pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby; and ...

• Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of this Act applies to four substances

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of the Act applies to four substances This notice applies to 1.Whereas...

• Order 2010-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Order 2010-87-01-02 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List - Whereas, pursuant to subsections 87(1) and (5) of the Can- adian Environmental Protection Act, 1999a, the Minister of the Environment has added the substances referred to in the annexed...

• Order 2010-66-01-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Order 2010-66-01-01 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 2010-66-01-01 Amending the Non-domestic Substances List. Ottawa,...

• Ministerial Condition No. 15205

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  GOVERNMENT NOTICES - DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT - CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1999 - Ministerial Condition No. 15205 - Whereas the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have assessed information pertaining to the substance 1,3-Propanediol, 2-methyl-, reaction products with alkylmercaptans; And whereas the...

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  Canada Gazette — Health

• Publication after screening assessment of substances — Batch 8 and Publication of results of investigations and recommendations for a substance

  31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm

  Publication after screening assessment of a substance — Propane, 2-nitro- (2-nitropropane), CAS No. 79-46-9 — specified on the Domestic Substances List (subsection 77(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) Whereas Propane, 2-nitro- (2-nitropropane) is a substance on the Domestic Substances List identified under subsection 73(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Whereas a summary of the draft Screening Assessment conducted on 2-nitropropane pursuant to section 74 of the Act is annexed hereby; and ...

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  Business News

• The Performer: Real estate scion Ivanka Trump

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:48 am

  On negotiation tactics, lessons from her father, and the upside of being underestimated.

• Selling: Wooing clients in the age of piety

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:13 am

  Entertaining isn't only about having fun on the company dime. It's about building relationships.

• Market forecast for 2010

  5 Feb 2010 | 10:50 am

  Here's what to expect in the months ahead.

• Outlook 2010

  5 Feb 2010 | 10:21 am

  What does the future have in store? Canadian Business presents expert insight on the 10 questions that will define the markets and the economy in the months ahead.

• Three ways to better manage your finances

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:02 pm

  Cut out carelessness and save money.

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• Agrium profit falls to US$30 million in fourth quarter, revenue drops to $1.44 billion

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:16 am

  CALGARY - Agrium Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit and revenue were down substantially compared with the year-earlier results but the Calgary-based fertilizer producer (TSX:AGU) said Tuesday it also saw signs of improved market conditions.

• Molson Coors' fourth-quarter profit rises on tax benefits, but worldwide volume falls

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:15 am

  Molson Coors Brewing Co.'s fourth-quarter profit more than doubled because of favourable tax benefits even as it sold fewer beers, the international brewer (NYSE:TAP) said Tuesday.

• Stocks look to open higher on hopes EU will address Greek debt burden

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:10 am

  TORONTO - The Toronto stock market appeared headed for a higher open Tuesday as commodity prices rose along with hopes the European Union will take steps to deal with a growing problem as several European governments struggle with their sovereign debt.

• Japan Airlines spurns Delta Air Lines, opts to keep alliance with American Airlines

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:48 am

  TOKYO - Japan Airlines, woœd for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines.

• Canadian dollar opens at 93.33 cents US, up 0.26 of a cent

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am

  TORONTO - The Canadian dollar opened at 93.33 cents US this morning, up 0.26 of a cent. The U.S. dollar stood at 107.15,, down 0.30 of a cent.

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• The impact of tourist visas on the Mexican inbound market to Canada and marketing to emerging markets.

  Jaime

  2 Feb 2010 | 6:48 am

  On this morning's edition of the Globe and Mail, respected columnist and opinion leader, Jeffrey Simpson writes: "It's no wonder Mexicans feel aggrieved. How long does it take to get a visa? One part of the Canadian government website in Mexico recommends applying 30 days in advance; another part suggests six weeks." SIX WEEKS! Do we think that Canada is such a compelling must-see destination that we expect travelers to set aside 4 to 6 weeks just to get a visitor's visa? And that's just the time. I have stories from Mexican friends, relatives and clients about the visa application process…

• Canada-e-Connect 2010 went viral and international. Musings #CEC2010 Post #4 Cajun_Mama's video: the Travel Bloggers Forum

  Jaime

  1 Feb 2010 | 2:05 pm

  Shannon Hurst Lane set up her laptop to Ustream our Canada-e-Connect 2010Travel Bloggers and Twitterers panel with her, Wendy Perrin and Kim Mance, and myself moderatingThanks Shannon.

• Canada-e-Connect 2010 went viral and international. Musings #CEC2010 Post #3 Twenty interesting things

  Jaime

  30 Jan 2010 | 4:41 pm

  Some key phrases and thoughts from Canada-e-Connect 2010Conversational Capital - Rituals, initiation, icons, relevant sensory oddity, exclusive product (service, experience) offering, over delivery, tribalism, endorsement, continuity. "the medium is the message" McLuhan "the consumer is the message" CesvetFrom Claude Benard of Hotelitour to Hoteliers. (paraphrasing) "Use the OTA's for search. Maximize all your channels of distribution, but most importantly maximize your own direct channel (your chain's or hotel's booking engine and website)From Philip Wolf, President CEO…

• Canada-e-Connect 2010 went viral and international. Musings #CEC2010 Post #2 Twitter

  Jaime

  30 Jan 2010 | 12:37 pm

  Last year at Canada-e-Connect 2009 in Toronto, I had a conversation with Ted Souder of Google (head of Industry Travel Mid West - named "25 most extraordinary minds in sales and marketing" by HSMAI in 2006). This conversation took place on stage during the luncheon as a keynote presentation. At that time, I asked the audience whether anyone was using Twitter. This was January 2009. Only one or two people in the audience of more than 200 raised their hands. Many hadn't even heard of Twitter (Ted, of course, not only had heard, but was using it already), so I proceeded to do one tweet live from…

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  CANOE Travel Features

• Whistler to bask in world spotlight

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm

  They say the Olympic Winter Games, opening Feb. 12 in Vancouver and Whistler, is the planet's largest sporting event.

• Magnificent obsessions

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm

  More than 200 years have passed since Robbie Burns immortalized Scotland's national dish with his Address to a Haggis.

• Sexy star attracted to Fundy

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm

  Canada's New7Wonders of Nature nominee is getting some celebrity attention from one of US Weekly's sexiest stars of 2009.

• Romance Kiwi style

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm

  New Zealand might be best known for breathtaking vistas, adrenalin filled adventure and The Lord of the Rings movies, but the land of the long white cloud also has a softer, gentler side that would appeal to the more romantic.

• Use sense when travelling to Mexico

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm

  When I excitedly told a colleague I was heading to Mexico for a winter getaway, a look of terror washed over her face; she admonished me never to leave my compound.

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• Google to Goojje: Stop it

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:03 am

  Google Inc. has sent a cease and desist letter to the operators of a Chinese search website whose logo bears a close resemblance to its own

• Coca-Cola profit rises

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am

  Coca-Cola Co. reported a quarterly profit in line with analysts estimates as strong volume in Latin America and other parts of the world offset a decline in North America

• Oil rises above $72 on weaker dollar, buying

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am

  Oil rose above $72 a barrel on Tuesday due to a weaker U.S. dollar and robust buying interest as investors looked for bargains following last week's price slide to near two-month lows

• Toyota adds new Prius to global recall list

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:50 am

  Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis

• China overtakes Germany as leading trade exporter

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:02 am

  China overtook Germany last year to become the world's leading exporter as German trade suffered its sharpest slump since 1950

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• Ringo Starr honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:28 am

  A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking on the sidewalk attraction.

• Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:49 pm

  Dr. Conrad Murray, who was caring for Michael Jackson at the time of the pop star's death, has pleaded not guilty after being charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter.

• Super Bowl most-watched U.S. TV show ever

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:50 pm

  The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people in the U.S., surpassing the 1983 finale of M*A*S*H to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history.

• Neil Gaiman lands gig for Doctor Who episode

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:03 pm

  Award-winning author and self-described Doctor Who fanatic Neil Gaiman has confirmed rumours that he will pen an episode for a forthcoming season of the iconic British series.

• Ricky Gervais to get comedy award in Banff

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:02 pm

  Ricky Gervais, the British comedian who created The Office, will be presented with the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award at this year's Banff Television Festival.

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  CBC | Hockey News

• Hockey Night's 3 Stars

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

  Coyotes centre Matthew Lombardi scored two goals and set up three more for a career-high five points in a 6-1 rout of the Edmonton Oilers in Phoenix on Monday night.

• Getzlaf sprains left ankle, on crutches

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:04 am

  Anaheim Ducks centre Ryan Getzlaf suffered a sprained left ankle Monday night, raising immediate concern about his availability for Team Canada at the Vancouver Olympics.

• Kings' record run ends in Anaheim

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:16 am

  Corey Perry had one goal and two assists as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Monday night.

• Women's hockey team seeks 3rd straight gold

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:01 pm

  The Canadian women's hockey team has arrived in Vancouver. The team of 21 players that will attempt to defend Canada's gold medal in women's hockey was greeted by a group of young girls wearing jerseys. On Saturday they will begin their quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal.

• Avalanche lose Koci in win over Blues

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:46 pm

  Brandon Yip scored twice, but David Koci suffered a broken hand in a fight as the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Monday night.

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  Ottawa Golf Blog

• Was I The Only Who Wanted Luke Donald To Win?

  Ottawa Golf Blog

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:42 am

  Come on I'm sure I wasn't the only one who wanted Luke Donald to break out with his first win in almost 4 years on Sunday at the Northern Trust Open. Instead we got boring Steve Stricker winning again. This guy just goes out hits fairways and has a great short game and wins gain. Now all the talk is about Stricker being #2 when I would of rather had the talk being about Donald's win. I followed him around last year at the Canadian Open. It's hard to believe this guy hasn't on more. Maybe this is the year.

• Jiménez Drops Putt And Playoff Win VS. Westwood

  Ottawa Golf Blog

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:54 am

  Spain's Miguel Angel Jiménez managed to sink a par that Lee Westwood couldn't giving the Spaniard his first European Tour win since the  2008 BMW PGA Championship. It was a an exciting playoff that could have had more players if a few could have tamed the winds and made a few more putts but to have two Ryder Cup players in a playoff was awesome. A nice win by a man who is nicknamed the "Mechanic" and seems so cool on and off the course. He definitely doesn't need a testosterone booster this guy is all man even though he's got some shaggy long locks done up in a pony tale. I'm sure the…

• GolfWorks Online Catalog -Grips Galore

  Ottawa Golf Blog

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:45 am

  If you every buy golf components be sure to check out new Golf Works online catalog. I buy a lot of my grips from these guys and I really like that they've now got their whole catalog online. The grips that are peaking my interest this year are Lamkin's Performance Plus 3Gen and Golf Pride's Tour Wrap 2G. Right around this time of the year I make sure my grips are good and replace any old and worn out grips. Sometimes I also just change grips because I'm bored.

• Won't Get Fooled Again - Super Bowl Highlights

  Ottawa Golf Blog

  7 Feb 2010 | 5:18 pm

  I don't follow the NFL like I use to but when it comes to the Super Bowl I have to make sure I tune in on Super Bowl Sunday. I usually cheer for the underdog, so Go Saints Go. One great thing about the Super Bowl is the commercials between the actual plays of the game. You have to make sure you get the American feed because like I say if the game sucks at least the commercials are funny especially the Bud Light ones. Not a great bear but some real funny commercials. Your not going to get some crazy what are blackheads commercials your going to get great beer ads and some other classic…

• Gene Nead Putters Coming To Retail Very Soon

  Ottawa Golf Blog

  5 Feb 2010 | 8:28 pm

  Up until a few months ago I had no idea who Gene Nead was and no clue he made custom putters. With help from golf forums like PutterTalk.com and PrimeTimeGolf.com I know drool over his putter creations. MyGolfSpy.com has a great interview of Gene if you want to know more about the man behind these amazing designs.  Apparently Gene Nead Putters will be coming to retail stores and pro shops near you soon. Gene posted a bunch of pictures on Prime Time Golf so check them out and be sure to check out NeadCustomPutters.com. These are a rough prototype of what Gene is working on for his retail…

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  8 Feb 2010 | 3:47 am

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  5 Feb 2010 | 6:45 am

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• Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius and other hybrids globally for brake problems

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:52 am

  TOKYO - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

• 2010 Toyota 4Runner

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm

  The real deal 4Running off-road

• Chrysler says it will invest $550 million to build Fiat 500 at Mexican assembly plant

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:24 pm

  MEXICO CITY - Chrysler Group LLC says it will invest $550 million to build the Fiat 500 minicar at its assembly plant near Mexico City.

• 2010 Nissan Cube

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm

  Cool as a Cube-cumber

• Toyota loses lustre over recall response

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:07 pm

  Even in its hometown, the great automaker has lost some of its mystique.

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  EveryJoe

• Is Kansas For Real?

  Lyndsey D'Arcangelo

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:42 am

  Now that the pro football season has  come to end (shout out to the Saints — Who Dat!), we can concentrate fully on basketball without any needless distractions. There is so much parody in college basketball this season. Every time a new team reaches the number 1 spot in the polls, they get beat. The movement between the top 25 teams has been so fluid that you can’t really figure out who’s got a leg up on who? Kansas protected the number one spot on Monday with a win against Texas. That’s why when Kansas took over at number 1, I thought, “this is only going to last…

• PSA Screening Detection: U.S. versus Europe

  Marijke Durning, RN

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:05 am

  Detection of prostate cancer using PSA blood levels (prostate specific antigen) is significantly lower in the United States than in Europe, say researchers. Prostate cancer screening using the PSA levels is being encouraged to detect early prostate cancer, but who is screened and how often depends on individual physicians or clinics. The U.S. National Institutes of Health site notes that higher risk men are usually recommended to be screened starting at the age of 40 or 45 years. For men with no risk factors for prostate cancer, such as family history, some doctors are not actively…

• Fallout 3: New Vegas Coming Fall 2010

  Amy Tucker

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:25 am

  I haven’t played Fallout 3 in months – maybe even a year. OK. I don’t think a whole year but it has been so long I can’t remember the last time Iplayed the game. Why is this important? Because Fallout 3 was amazing and wonderful and I LOVED it but after a while, I got incredibly bored with it. I also saw the ending of it while watching Tucker play his save and was so damn disappointed in the crap ending that I didn’t see a reason to keep on playing. BUT, now I’ve seen the New Vegas trailer and while I can’t exactly put my finger on why, New Vegas gets…

• “Bioshock 2” Is Now Available!

  Jeanne Dupuis

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:48 am

  The highly anticipated Bioshock 2 was released today and I can imagine that hundreds of copies are flying off the shelves as I type.   The original Bioshock was released back in 2007 and they’ve already got a great-looking follow up to the acclaimed game. The sequel is set about 10 years after the events of the first game and it all unfolds in the underwater city of Rapture.  A monster has been kidnapping little girls and you can’t exactly let that continue, can you?  In order to help them, though, you’re going to have to survive which might be easier said than done. Here are some…

• Ellen to Make “American Idol” Debut Tonight

  Jeanne Dupuis

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:38 am

  In a season filled with controversy, Ellen DeGeneres will be making her debut as the new judge on American Idol.  After Paula Abdul quit, it was a scramble to find someone to fill her seat and considering the fact that Ellen is such a huge fan of the show, I thought it was a good choice. image: Michael Becker / FOX Of course, there’s been all kinds of drama and there have been reports that Ellen is already clashing with fellow judge, Simon Cowell.   With viewership down, I’m sure they are hoping she can bring back the ratings and a feud with Simon would definitely help that. Post from:…

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• toshiba regza and VCR

  mark123

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:38 am

  I just bought a toshiba regza 46" lcd and am trying to hook up a vcr, is it possible? There are no Video out RCA jacks.

• Bell rate increase

  k4kman

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am

  Well I just noticed today that Bell raised the rate of the home phone service by $2. Seems this started as of Jan 1, 2010. Now about a year and a half ago I signed a 2 year contract with them and with doing so they gave me $5 each month for the first year of a two year contract. Now that we are in the 2nd year with only 5 months to go they raise the rate. They are telling me that if I cancel I will have to pay the $60 the amount of savings they had given me. To me this is not far as they raised the rate and not me I would not cencel early if they did not do this. Do I have any options? or do…

• OTA - replace cable or add more?

  rhondor

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:40 am

  I just bought and ran 70 feet of RG-6 from my TV to my new antenna - unfortunately I am short about 15 feet. So I need about 15 more feet of cable. Should I replace the 70 feet with a new run of 85 foot cable (not too difficult) or add 15 feet with a connector, which will result in more loss? Thanks.

• "24" Won't Record on FOX-HD (West coast)

  lasertoronto

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:04 am

  I record network programs using west coast feeds because I generally find the quality to be better and more reliable than east coast feeds. Last week (Feb. 1st) I had "24" set to record on channel 531 (Rogers Toronto) and the next evening when I sat down to watch it, it wasn't on my list of recorded programs. I know without a doubt that I set it to record (although to be fair, memory can play tricks), so when I set my recordings for the week on Sunday I double checked "scheduled recordings" to make sure I've got everything for the week. I went to put on "House" a…

• Should I Consider a Projector?

  sdcfan18

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:09 pm

  I'm sure these questions get asked all the time, but I couldn't really find anything that answered my question. Here's my story... I've learned a lot for this site and once again turn to you folks in my time of need. We just bought our first house in September and my only wish was for something that could be converted into a "Man Cave". It was only two days after we got the keys that I was tearing out walls and making plans. It turns out I should have measured a little more before making plans...:( Our basement is 14" x 26". A good size for a "cave", but nothing…

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  iPhoneWorld.ca iPhone News Headlines

• iPhoneWorld.ca: Apple approves Mercury browser for iPhone

  Anita

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:54 am

  iPhoneWorld.ca writes: Apple is very fond of its products and of course defends them to the end. Safari is one of Apple’s babies and of course, does not like it when companies try to put it down and replace it with other browsers. On the other hand, Apple also knows that customers like chooses and it has now given its blessing to the Mercury web browser to be a replacement browser for iPhone’s Safari, for the time being. Apple has denied all kinds of web browsers to be in competition with Safari for the iPhone, but recently Apple approved Mercury and other similar apps. The developer…

• iPhoneWorld.ca: iPhone AT&T users enjoy Navigator v1.5i upgrades

  Anita

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:06 am

  iPhoneWorld.ca writes: If you happen to own an iPhone and you use AT&T as your carrier, you have the awesome opportunity to explore Navigator v1.5i. Apple has all kinds of surprises from TeleNav for the Navigator for its iPhone users. As a matter of fact, there is a series of new features for the navigation experience. What users will see with the improvements for the AT&T Navigator v1.5i for the iPhone are Shake-to-Go, which will let users shake the iPhone while they are using the AT&T Navigator in order to be rerouted to the address set as their home address. This means that the…

• iPhoneWorld.ca: Speck’s SeeThru Satin for iPhone

  Anita

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:20 am

  iPhoneWorld.ca writes: This cool gadget for the iPhone received all kinds of raves as well as the iLounge’s “Best in Show” award. Irene Baran, Speck CEO stated, and “SeeThru Satin’s classy and elegant presentation brings a distinct softness and style to the iPhone”… “MacBook owners have flocked to our SeeThru Satin hard shell cases and we’re excited to bring this same rich look and feel to the iPhone.” Users will find six colors available for SeeThru Satin for iPhone 3G/3GS, which includes blue, black, green, purple, red, and pink. The same protection is there as see with…

• iPhoneWorld.ca: Apple iPhone Devices – Flash or HTML5?

  Anita

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:07 am

  iPhoneWorld.ca writes: Apple and Adobe may never see eye to eye and are still throwing punches at one another over Apple’s stand that they will not allow its new iPad to run Adobe’s Flash software. Steve Jobs, Apple CEO states that flash is buggy and will slow down the various Apple devices and goes as far as to state that Adobe is lazy. Adobe’s chief technology officer, Kevin Lynch ignores the punches and throws one of his own stating that Apple wants the control of what their iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users can do with all their devices. Fighting back and forth between Apple…

• iPhoneWorld.ca: iPhone Stays with AT&T

  Anita

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:27 am

  iPhoneWorld.ca writes: Even though some iPhone users may not be very happy with AT&T’s coverage, it looks like AT&T will keep the iPhone for another year. On analyst explained that Verizon Wireless, which was up for carrying the iPhone, will not be the carrier and issued a stock downgrade. Jonathan Chaplin, the Credit Suisse analyst stated that AT&T would not lose their hold on to the iPhone until at least 2011. Given this amount of time, he believes that AT&T will work on their network problems and clear up the issue with “patchiness”. “We believe there is a 75…

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  Broadcasting Brain

• The stimulating yet relentless insanity of paper notebooks

  markdykeman

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am

  I own a lot of notebooks.  Not the ones below… but I do tend to get a lot of cheap notebooks and scribblers over time.  I make notes to myself all of the time.  Some of them turn into essays, blog posts, or other content.  Some are just there to kill time.  And, sad to say, some of those notes are desperate attempts to keep myself from falling asleep at times when I really, really should be awake.  You can tell because these semi-conscious scribblings gradually trail off into illegible gibberish.  But I digress. A new notebook feels wonderful.  It’s full of promise;  of…

• Thoughts from Hugh MacLeod of GapingVoid.com

  markdykeman

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am

  The Thoughts From series of interviews are simple: I ask someone ten questions and they respond. It works very well and I hope that you’ll learn some new things from the people featured in these interviews. Hugh MacLeod runs the incomparable GapingVoid.com website.  Hugh’s succinct and pithy cartoons are all over the Internet.  He’s written a book called Ignore Everybody; blogs in copious quantities; talks about evil plans; creates cube grenades; and is CEO of Stormhoek USA.  He is a creative instigator, striking fear into slow, rigid, arrogant bureaucracies everywhere.  Here are…

• Speedlinking – February 5 2010

  markdykeman

  5 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am

  Here’s some link goodness from the past week: Random rules for ideas worth spreading – the man behind Unleashing the Ideavirus, Seth Godin, provides a list of ideas about… how to work with ideas. The Dowager Shadow – Ian M Rountree and Leila Evans have started to publish a new web novel, in installments.  Looks like it’ll be full of mages, adventures, and other fine things.  This link takes you to a teaser page leading up to the start of the novel.  Keep clicking through to read the prologues, Chapter 1, and more as it’s published.  Worth checking out…

• Book Review – Business Relationships That Last – Ed Wallace

  markdykeman

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am

  This is a book review of Business Relationships That Last by Ed Wallace. How I got the book: Electronic review copy was sent to me on behalf of the publisher (sorry it took me so long to write this, Greenleaf Group Book Press). Background: Ed Wallace is the Chief Relationship Officer of  The Relationship Capital Group.  He has many years of experience in sales and business development. Business Relationships That Last – 5 Steps to Transform Contacts into High Performing Relationships is quite a timely book in this age of social media, networking, trust agents, and generally behaving like…

• When a river stops running

  markdykeman

  3 Feb 2010 | 4:10 am

  There is a river that runs by my office building, as it has for hundreds of thousands of years. It’s not running right now, at least not along its surface.  It was running, even through the winter, until yesterday, when temperatures of -25 degrees Celsius finally caused ice to form on the top of the water, bringing its movement to a halt. I don’t know about you, but the idea of that much water stopping, frozen, is pretty amazing when you think about it. But what’s really happening when a river freezes? Is it that the energy that tends to hold objects at rest becomes…

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• Who Needs Drugs Anyway?

  saskboy

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:52 am

  This is big news in a world where the average temperature is set to keep rising. Mosquitoes are among the most deadly animals in the world, and the best drug we have is about to become a placebo. Way to go, profiteering drug companies! The Conservatives crowed about “accountability” then don’t release reports they are legally obligated to show the media upon request. “The document was an annual report on Public Works’ massive real estate portfolio, which contained factual information on high vacancy rates and weak returns on investment. Such reports had never…

• Australian Flag Up

  saskboy

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:32 am

  Go Australia! Stand up to the IOC bullies! It’s too bad the Canadians already folded, when we were holding most of the cards. We are hosting the 2010 games after all, we could tell the IOC to stick it, if it weren’t for limp-wristed Canadians like Dick Pound. From 1996, this telling quote from Dick Pound: But on the skyline just beyond the park’s gates lurk the logos of so-called ambush marketers – companies such as shoe giant Nike, which have not paid a sponsorship fee to the Games, but hope to cash in anyway. Montrealer Dick Pound, the IOC vice-president who runs the…

• Hockey or Parliament?

  saskboy

  5 Feb 2010 | 9:59 pm

  Most Canadians would prefer Harper be in the NHL instead of Parliament, as well. – Hat tip Canadian Cynic

• Is it Rude to Let a Liar Speak Uninterrupted?

  saskboy

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:10 am

  Who is being rude here, Monbiot or Plimer? Monbiot catches Plimer in multiple lies, and while he repeats them and evades a straightforward yes or no answer, Monbiot interrupts. They are both playing a media game, so is either really being rude? Is winning the debate all that matters? Do whatever the moderator will allow. – The first part of the debate is available, as is the 2nd part. Plimer accidentally plugs DeSmogBlog while trying to smear it and the David Suzuki Foundation. Dear Internet: Stop saying “rips” and “eviscerates” in your headlines. Thank you.

• Cell Phone Surprise

  saskboy

  3 Feb 2010 | 3:18 pm

  I’m not really surprised, but some lawmakers may be. The new study, which was completed in December, looked at crashes (and not just at those involving cellphones) in those four places and found no decrease in accidents, despite the bans’ having reduced the use of hand-held cellphones 41 to 76 percent. The researchers obtained those numbers by going out to street corners and exit ramps to observe how many people had cellphones up to their ears before the bans compared with after the bans. “We can’t even see a blip in the data for crashes,” said Mr. Lund. Furthermore, there was…

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• Rob Anders: "Democracy is Petty"

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:57 am

  Yeah, party members wanting open nominations. How petty of them.The tumultuous history of the federal Conservative riding association in Calgary West continued this week with the Tory party's national council apparently assuming control of the association board.Most members of the Conservative riding board support Donna Kennedy-Glans, who wishes to challenge controversial incumbent MP Rob Anders in a nomination race. Riding association members were to be asked by the board this spring whether they wanted to attempt to hold another nomination race."When you have some people that are focused on…

• We can't change the British Parliamentary System...

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:19 pm

  ...but the British can!Britain's "first past the post" voting system could be scrapped if Labour wins the general election, under plans which have been outlined by Gordon Brown.The prime minister wants a referendum on changing to an "alternative vote" system, where candidates are ranked in order of voters' preference.Mr Brown also backed proposals by Labour MP Tony Wright to beef up the power of MPs to hold the government to account, with elected select committee chairmen and control of what is debated at Westminster handed to a backbench committee.He said the government also backed…

• Layton Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

  5 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am

  Just off the wire, Jack Layton will be making an announcement this afternoon about his "personal status and immediate future as NDP leader.''Stepping down? Mayoral run?Stay tuned.UPDATE: Layton will be undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. You can read his statement here.I think we can all join in together wishing Jack a speedy recovery.

• How ever will they escape this cunning trap?

  4 Feb 2010 | 3:28 pm

  We learn in today's Globe, that Stephen Harper has set a trap for Michael Ignatieff! No, no, he hasn't booby trapped a copy of Machiavelli's writings with electric shocks or anything - this is one of those master strategic genius traps, the kind that show Harper is playing chess while everyone is playing checkers:Harper sets a trap for the opposition After weeks of being pilloried for shuttering the Commons, Stephen Harper is trying to win back disaffected Canadians by adding extra House sittings in March and April to recoup some lost time.The proposal sets a trap for opposition parties,…

• Justice Minister Lawrence Harper could not be reached for comment

  4 Feb 2010 | 7:38 am

  Here, in its entirety, is an article from yahoo news:OTTAWA (AFP) – Several dozen Haitian children adopted by Canadian families could arrive in Canada this weekend, Immigration Minister Lawrence Kenney said Friday after receiving Haiti's approval in 154 cases."Yesterday, Canadian officials presented a list to the government of Haiti with the names of 154 children who are currently in the adoption process," Kenney said."I am very pleased to announce today that the government of Haiti has given its full approval to that list," clearing the way for them to come to Canada, the minister…

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  Fumed

• Audi A3 2010 TDI Super Bowl

  Fumed

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:04 am

  Publicité pour l’Audi A3 TDI « verte » au Super Bowl 2010 Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Audi A3 2010 TDI Super Bowl - ne pas recopier Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Audi A3 2010 TDI Super Bowl - ne pas recopier

• Lady Gaga Chinois (Poker Face)

  Fumed

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:01 am

  Poker Face de Lady Gaga interprété à la chinoise par un chinois, ca donne ca.. On aura tout vu! Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Lady Gaga Chinois (Poker Face) - ne pas recopier Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Lady Gaga Chinois (Poker Face) - ne pas recopier

• Pub Monster Super Bowl

  Fumed

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:57 am

  La publicité du portail de l’emploi américain Monster.com au Super Bowl 2010. Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Pub Monster Super Bowl - ne pas recopier Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Pub Monster Super Bowl - ne pas recopier

• Old Spice : la pub de l’homme viril

  Fumed

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:54 am

  Héhé une publicité pour Old Spice, l’homme à qui votre homme pourrait ressembler mesdames. Simplement avec le déodorant Old Spice. Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Old Spice : la pub de l’homme viril - ne pas recopier Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Old Spice : la pub de l’homme viril - ne pas recopier

• Parodie Kesha Tik Tok

  Fumed

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:51 am

  Parodie de la belle Kesha dans son clip Tik Tok Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Parodie Kesha Tik Tok - ne pas recopier Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter. Ce texte provient du site Fumed.com sur Parodie Kesha Tik Tok - ne pas recopier

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  Ghost of a flea

• The right to evaluate risk for oneself

  Ghost of a flea

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:24 am

  Mark Steyn has almost certainly violated (some new) English law by publishing the following (via...

• In defense of simplisme

  Ghost of a flea

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:23 am

  The UK: UK minister says Iran not part of 'axis of evil'. "Iran have not...

• Reporting from the Dark Ages

  Ghost of a flea

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:22 am

  Barbarism confronted by tenuous forces of civilization: Turkish man faces life for burying daughter alive....

• Donate your old yoga mat to Haiti

  Ghost of a flea

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:21 am

  The apotheosis of leftism....

• Glee: Push It

  Ghost of a flea

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:17 am

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  JAM! Showbiz

• Barrymore to remake 'Charlie's Angels'

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:09 am

  Drew Barrymore is giving wings to Charlie's Angels - the actress is making plans to bring the hit TV series back to the small screen.

• Stern confirms 'Idol' rumours

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:07 am

  Shock jock Howard Stern has confirmed reports he has been approached to replace Simon Cowell when the British music mogul quits American Idol.

• Mueller moving back in with Sheen

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:03 am

  Brooke Mueller is moving back in with her husband Charlie Sheen, according to her lawyer.

• Ringo Starr gets Walk of Fame star

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:10 am

  LOS ANGELES - A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking on the sidewalk attraction.

• Marisa Miller's wardrobe malfunction

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:37 pm

  Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller showed off more than her football skills at a pre-Super Bowl celebrity football game at the weekend - thanks to a pants-dropping play from funnyman Tom Arnold.

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  Mark Evans Tech

• Head’s Up, Twitter; Google’s Coming!

  Mark Evans

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:34 am

  The blogosphere is abuzz about Google’s plans to integrate a “Twitter-Killer” into GMail – and there are already people such as Robert Scoble boldly suggesting it’s not going to happen. Twitter is the dominant micro-blogging service, having forced Pownce (remember them?) to go away while a score of such as StatusNet and Plurk quietly toil away in the background. Meanwhile, Google’s first stab at the market, Jaiku, was a dismal failure. That said, anyone who dismisses Google’s chances of posing a threat Twitter would be making a mistake. Here’s a…

• Is There a Limit to Our PublicNess?

  Mark Evans

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:30 am

• Is Foursquare For Real?

  Mark Evans

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:37 am

  According to TechCrunch, Foursquare is now attracting more than one million check-ins/week. It’s certainly a big number but does it really suggest that Foursquare is showing signs of becoming the next Twitter, or to be fair, the next widely-embraced social media tool? Take look at Foursquare’s traffic over the past six months: What’s interesting is that traffic growth in December vs. November was modest (unique visitors grew by 7.8%, while pageviews rose 15%). This is nice growth but not red-hot, which suggests Foursquare likely has a small group of enthusiastic users who…

• Does Every Company Need Social Media

  Mark Evans

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:32 am

  I was reading a blog post recently by Valeria Maltoni (aka ConversationAgent) about Apple and its army of customer evangelists who enthusiastically spread the gospel about new products and genius of Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Part of Apple’s ability to activate and engage customer evangelists is an aggressive and creative advertising effort that saw the company spend nearly $500-million in 2008. What’s interesting about Apple and its ability to generate amazing amounts of conversations is how it’s not really using social media at a time when many consumer-focused companies are scrambling to…

• Is Social Media Making Journalists Lazy?

  Mark Evans

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:50 am

  When I was a newspaper reporter, a key part of the job was finding and interviewing sources who could offer information, perspective, insight and, of course, some good quotes. It required legwork and the ability to build relationships and trust with people. While talking to sources is still an integral part of journalism, I’ve noticed a growing number of newspaper articles recently that cite or quote blog posts, blog comments or tweets. For example, the Toronto Star’s story about Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams going to a U.S. hospital for heart surgery included a quote from…

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  MiKa Art Blog

• 8 Feb 2010 | 6:25 pm

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:25 pm

  ACEO To build an empireMixed media, 2.5" X 3.5" Watercolor paperGeorge the cat had to console his friend after he got laid-off..."Anybody who has built an empire sat where you are sitting right now." Check-out MiKa Art on eBay

• 7 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm

  7 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm

  ACEO Tomi and TamaMixed media, 2.5" X 3.5" Watercolor paperTomi and her kitty Tama are usually both tomboys. But when Tomi wears a kimono, both of them behave very lady-like.Check-out MiKa Art on eBay

• 6 Feb 2010 | 5:11 pm

  6 Feb 2010 | 5:11 pm

  ACEO Yukari's purple kimonoMixed media, 2.5" X 3.5" Watercolor paperYukari's Japanese name means 'purple', so she was definitely happy to get her new purple kimono.Check-out MiKa Art on eBay

• 4 Feb 2010 | 5:11 pm

  4 Feb 2010 | 5:11 pm

  ACEO Great wavingMixed media, 2.5" X 3.5" Watercolor paperPolly can't skate that well but she can wave to her audience very professionally.Check-out MiKa Art on eBay

• 3 Feb 2010 | 7:11 pm

  3 Feb 2010 | 7:11 pm

  ACEO Practicing skateMixed media, 2.5" X 3.5" Watercolor paperFelicia has been practising her figure skating all winter...maybe one day she'll compete in the Olympics!Check-out MiKa Art on eBay

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  Million Dollar Journey

• A Frugal Valentine’s Day

  Kathryn

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

  I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not a huge fan of days that are purely commercial. Valentine’s Day is one of those. I’m sure it’s a huge money maker for card makers, chocolatiers and restaurants. Yet I’d be somewhat disappointed if the day passed and nothing was acknowledged. Valentine’s Day should be about appreciating the one you love. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Here are some ideas for celebrating a frugal Valentine’s Day. Cook a romantic dinner together Find a new recipe. Buy the ingredients together. Get a bottle of wine, light some candles, put on some…

• Roadside Assistance Comparison

  FrugalTrader

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

  I’ve never really given thought about buying roadside assistance protection before as I considered it just another unnecessary cost.  However, with an alternator failure the other day in our 8 year old car, it made me think about what it would cost to get a tow truck should I ever need one.   Along the same line of thought, the idea of roadside assistance started to appeal to me.  Being the comparison shopper that I am, I started to do some digging around on the available roadside assistance options out there. From my research, there seems to be quite a few players in the…

• Six Common Myths about Stock Market Returns

  Ed Rempel

  4 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

  “You wouldn’t have won if we’d beaten you.” – Yogi Berra How did you do with the 12 questions in the first article of this series? We have found that most investors have quite exaggerated views about long term stock market returns, mainly believing they are much more erratic than they are. Here are the facts regarding some of the most common misconceptions and myths of stock market returns. 1. Stock market returns are random. Most people believe that market returns are essentially random. They believe that the odds of a losing year are always the same, regardless of what…

• How I saved over 70% on my grocery bill

  Guest Blogger

  3 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

  One of my simple pleasures in life is grocery shopping. I enjoy the smell of the bakery, the freshness of the seafood, the meat department, and the florist department. Although I enjoy spending time at the grocery store, the more time you spend in the grocery store, the more money you spend. The average spent is about $2.17 per minute, according to the Food Marketing Institute (http://www.fmi.org). I have developed a great grocery shopping system that requires good planning, math skills, and discipline that saves me time and money. To demonstrate my system just look at a recent receipt from a…

• Beware of the Upsell

  Kathryn

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

  Before my husband left for a 5 week business trip to India, someone kindly gave us a gift card for a steak dinner. Not ones to turn down a steak, we went. We’re not huge eaters. We simply wanted a basic steak dinner. My husband ordered a drink. I ordered water, not to be cheap but because I felt like water. “Bottled or seltzer?”, our pleasant server asks. “Just tap water is fine, thanks.” “For an appetizer?” “I think the classic dinner would be plenty, thanks.” “Would you like a side caesar salad with that? An extra helping of vegetables?” “No, thanks.” “Could we…

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  Mostly Lisa: Canada's Sexy Geek Blog

• 2010 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Pre-Show

  Mostly Lisa

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:07 am

  Site of the 2010 Opening & Closing ceremonies. Today I had the opportunity to get a sneak peak at the 2010 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Pre-show held at BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver. Ticket I got last minute to attend the pre-show. Security tents are set-up behind me. When I arrived at BC Place, there was a medium sized crowd bustling in front of the security tents. After about 10 minutes, we were directed towards the security check points. People with bags had to form separate lines from those without bags who were able to go through “Express Security”. Crowd is…

• 5 Tips for Taking Better Portraits

  Mostly Lisa

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:47 pm

  Pete Cashmore, 5DMKII, 85mm f/1.8, 1/200 @f/3.5, ISO 100. Before I jump head first into 2010 Olympic coverage (3 days!!!), I thought I should give my favourite photographer followers some post love. Here are 5 Tips to get more professional looking portraits: 1. Light your subject. Lighting is one of most important aspects in creating a great portrait. Good lighting is easy to achieve, but requires skill and an off-camera flash. Getting that flash off your camera and onto a light stand with a shoot-through umbrella may seem a bit daunting, but trust me, it’s the only way to guarantee…

• Rockin’ the 2010 GRAMMYs

  Mostly Lisa

  3 Feb 2010 | 11:19 pm

  (David Karp (Tumblr), Rachel, Pete Cashmore (Mashable), me, Darya, Kevin Rose (Digg), Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) & Anna) Sunday was a pretty normal day. I woke up at the Beverly Hilton, ordered 3 small pancakes for $20, stole a muffin from Jessica Alba at a Press Junket, got my hair and makeup done, put on a dress (!), jumped in a pimpin’ limo with Pete Cashmore, Kevin Rose, & David Karp, drank champagne, got yelled at for taking photos of the Red Carpet & nearly got harpooned by Lady Gaga’s diamonte headpiece. Then, I waved at Weird Al, heard the Pants-on-the-Ground…

• 10 New Years Resolutions Every Photographer should make

  Mostly Lisa

  2 Jan 2010 | 2:20 pm

  I am clutching my 5DMKII and literally buzzing inside, thinking about the photographic potential of the new year. The possibilities are endless. Now, I just have to commit the time and passion required to become a great photographer. In that spirit, I think we should all try to keep these 10 New Years Resolutions. Now, everyone say after me: 1. I will learn how to use my camera. This seems like an obvious point, but we are all guilty of skipping our camera manual and just fiddling with settings. Ah, this one works right? Spot-metering? Why not. Hey, what does that button do? Seems to make…

• My Photographic Journey

  Mostly Lisa

  28 Dec 2009 | 11:36 am

  Photo by Scott Stulberg. I was just looking through my portfolio this past week and physically cringing at how bad some of my old shots are. I almost deleted them from my Flickr stream, but then I realized that each photo represents a part of my photographic journey. My photography evolved a lot from the days when I use to take pictures of Pez, cupcakes, and interesting trash I found in my back alley. It seems so silly now, but had I not spent everyday shooting, learning, and exploring the world with my camera, I wouldn’t be taking the pictures I am taking today. Super hero Pez, Canon…

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• links for 2010-02-08

  Kate Trgovac

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  Influential Marketing Blog: An Insider's Guide To Marketing On Flickr Article about using Flickr for marketing. This starts with a specific event (the Beijing Olympics) and talks about marketing photographs, but the advice around creating groups and participation in the community certainly apply to anyone. (tags: marketing flickr socialmedia smallbusiness community) A Hotel’s Guide to Using Flickr (Things I learned the hard way) Another excellent case-study/how-to kind of post about using Flickr as a marketing tool as well as a place to showcase interesting photography. This time using…

• I'd fall down a rabbit hole for this any day ...

  Kate Trgovac

  27 Jan 2010 | 5:53 pm

  I have long loved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. My bookshelf holds a few copies, including the the Annotated Alice by Martin Gardner (one of my favourite mathematicians & logicians) - a fascinating read, just for the annotations themselves. I've also been enjoying The Annotated Pride and Prejudice (not by Gardner, rather David Shapard).  There is something quite delightful about annotated volumes.  Like having the Coles notes built right in. Though I do take issue with some of Shapard's interpretations of the language in Austen. But I digress ...I am very keen…

• Giving Away a Pair of Tickets to "The Art of Marketing" in Toronto on March 2

  Kate Trgovac

  18 Jan 2010 | 8:19 am

  Update Feb 8: I've drawn the two winners (thank you random.org). They are Robin Vandekleut and Kat Hanley. Congrats to the two of you!  And many thanks to everyone who participated!  If you're still keen to attend, remember you can get a $50 discount with the promo code, SK23. The Art of Marketing - now, this is a conference I'd consider heading into the Big Smoke to attend.  I've seen most of these speakers before (all except Dan Heath and James Othmer), and they are all amazing and inspirational and smart. Here's the line-up and what they're…

• links for 2010-01-12

  Kate Trgovac

  12 Jan 2010 | 10:30 am

  Social Media RFP Template from Social Media Group (tags: socialmedia tools reference template) 50 of the Best Free Icon Sets of 2009 | Vandelay Design Blog (tags: design resources graphics web icons)

• Music Discovery - The Darwin Song Project

  Kate Trgovac

  9 Jan 2010 | 4:21 pm

  My father-in-law is the source of many of the tunes playing on my iPod. This holiday season, he delighted me with another find: a live recording of The Darwin Song Project which includes one of my favourite artists, Karine Polwart. Among the celebrations taking place around the world in honour of Darwin Year 2009, the Shrewsbury Folk Festival organized the Darwin Song Project, a songwriting retreat in rural Shropshire. The Darwin Song Project invited 8 artists from the UK and US to come together for a week to write songs which have a resonance and relevance to the life of Darwin.  The…

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• Le bronzage de Blou-blou

  photosmax

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:41 pm

  Je n'aime pas beaucoup les animaux domestiques, je trouve que ce sont des «paquet de troubles» plus que d'autre chose. Agathe et Sophie m'ont joué le tour durant un voyage... elles ont acheté Blou-blou. Aussi bien profiter de sa (passive) présence pour m'amuser avec mon kodak. En plus de profiter du soleil de janvier son bocal reste bien au chaud sur le radiateur. Un vrai lézard. À trop aimer la chaleur... un bon jour, on le retrouvera bouilli.

• Agréable punition

  photosmax

  3 Feb 2010 | 1:44 pm

  Quand mon ami David arrive en retard au boulot, sa punition est de payer le dîner chez notre portugais favori (a 10 minutes de marche du bureau). On y est allé ce midi... c'était magnifique, comme d'habitude. Poulet bien relevé, agneau, sardines, calmars, tous grillés sur le charbon de bois. Mmmm... j'y retournerai demain. Dans le fond, est-ce vraiment une punition ?

• De bons films !

  photosmax

  31 Jan 2010 | 5:06 pm

  Il y a longtemps qu’on parle, Sophie et moi, de revoir «Tatie Danielle», un vieux film d’Étienne Chatiliez. On l’avait beaucoup aimé chacun de notre côté, avant de se rencontrer. C’est l’histoire d’une vieille dame qui se plait à être carrément désagréable avec son fils et sa famille qui l’hébergent pour ses vieux jours (en échange d’un héritage substantiel)... très drôles. Vous l’avez déjà vu ? Hier soir, je me suis donc rendu à mon Superclub pour observer la tête totalement interloquée du commis (qui n’était probablement pas né quand le film est…

• Un peu d'hiver... finalement.

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  31 Jan 2010 | 6:45 am

   

• Un iPad est un iPad

  photosmax

  29 Jan 2010 | 7:29 am

  Je le dis tout de suite en partant : il faudra attendre de l’avoir dans les mains pour tirer de vraies conclusions... d’ici là, on s’amuse. Déjà, on lit un paquet d’opinions à propos de la machine et ça me tape sur les nerfs. On se croirait à CKAC : «m’a t’el dire moi Jean-Charles c’est quoi le problème avec le iPad !». On compare avec un netbook, avec un portable, avec un iPhone. On déplore l’absence de caméra, l’absence de lecteur Flash, j’ai même lu qu’on lui reproche de ne pas avoir de lecteur de carte SD ni de lecteur DVD... Le «geek» serait-il…

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• WEST: A multimedia collaboration by Sarah Baugh and Nicole Lavelle

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:10 am

  Land gallery will present WEST, a mixed-media (papercut, collage, drawing, pattern and installation) project by Portland artists Sarah Baugh and Nicole Lavelle. Natives of Idaho and California, these two now call Oregon home. Together they will muse on their place within the great American West. WEST features studies in materials and narrative, and the show's collaboration will reveal a synthesized cobbling of shared and individual experience. Baugh and Lavelle draw from graphic design, craft and art to wrangle an understanding of the pioneering spirit and the natural beauty of their region.

• NWT Love

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am

  I'm loving this post on the Northwest Territories by the guys at Fort Port. A great artistic perspective on one of our most unique provinces here in Canada. Click here to read!

• Pear-fect?

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:50 pm

  Apol from La Pomme is giving her plush pears a makeover, and this weekend she's embroidering on them words and phrases some nice people have been dropping her way through her blog, her Facebook page, and Twitter. She's still looking for more words and short quotes though. Things funny, smart, sweet, or inspirational. If you've got something in mind, She'd be happy to hear it!P.S. The embroidered pears will soon be available over at her online shop here.

• Manga-Inspired Textiles

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:17 am

  Manga by a Swede? The world is just becoming so much smaller and smaller. Coming this month, IKEA will launch CHARLOTTA, a new collection of Manga fabric designed by Sweden's Åsa Ekström. A cartoonist or "mangaka" inspired by the Japanese way of creating comic-strip stories, Åsa creates a ficticious mix of well-known buildings in Scandinavia among which Godzilla stands on the CHARLOTTA TECKNING and then shows her love of Tokyo with the motif on CHARLOTTA BLOCK. I love the CHARLOTTA MÄRKE, a mix of Scandinavia and Japan where sh'es mixed Japanese tattooing with Scandinavian motifs, "A girl…

• James Moes Photography

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:17 am

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• Marketers Miss The Mark With Twitter

  Mitch Joel

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:19 pm

  How long has it been since we had a, "Twitter is dead" article? AdWeek published the article, The Tweet Hereafter, yesterday and it will probably make no sense to any Marketer who sees any of the Social Media platforms as something more than just another advertising channel. "Like Second Life, Twitter has become a wasteland for brands. Verizon, a company that spent more than $1 billion on advertising in 2009, has around 5,000 followers -- about 0.3 percent the amount that Perez Hilton has. Coca-Cola has 15,000. Apple's not even on Twitter. And some corporate Twitter accounts…

• Measuring Real Success Online With Google's Analytics Evangelist, Avinash Kaushik

  Mitch Joel

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:22 am

  Episode #189 of Six Pixels of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to. Seth Godin wrote a seminal book called, All Marketers Are Liars. Avinash Kaushik tells us about how marketing connects and how to measure it in such a practical and real way, that some Marketers can't stand the honesty that comes out of his mouth. Maybe Kaushik should write a book called, Some Marketers Hate Avinash Kaushik? Along with being the Analytics Evangelist for Google (and Blogger over at Occam's Razor), Kaushik is also the best-selling author of two books, Web Analytics -…

• There Is Nothing Wrong With Making Money

  Mitch Joel

  6 Feb 2010 | 12:11 pm

  For some reason, no one in Social Media is really allowed to make any money. It's verboten. It's against the community spirit. It's the wrong thing to do. That's just, plain stupid. Yes, the new digital channels are primed for those who are looking to connect, communicate and engage in conversations, but if there is no benefit in the end, then all is lost. For some, that end benefit will be dollars in the bank, for others it will be social capital (check out Tara Hunt's amazing book, The Whuffie Factor, for more on that), for some it will be the growth of their personal brand (which in turn…

• What Motivates You?

  Mitch Joel

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:26 pm

  There are some people who do the heavy lifting when it comes to thinking about why human beings do the things we do. Dan Pink (aka Daniel H. Pink) is one of those thinkers. He's the author of some of the best (and best-selling) business books like Free Agent Nation, A Whole New Mind, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko (the first American business book done in Japanese manga) and his recently-released hit, Drive - The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Here's how his Blog describes Drive: "Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch…

• Just Grazing

  Mitch Joel

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:50 pm

  Many people felt that the advent of television was going to kill everyone's attention span. Many feel the same way about the Internet. Just today, the same question/mantra came out in a meeting: "when do people have the time to go through all of this content online?" It's a fair question, but it's a bit of a non-issue. The reality is that most individuals are perfectly amazing at editing and aggregating their content intake. It's not a question of how many Blogs any one individual reads, follows and comments on, it's about what they retain. Some individuals can read one piece of…

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• Circle of Invulnerability

  Speedcat Hollydale

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:06 am

  ephemeral messages concur with evolutionhuman spirit fading from dreams to insipid pathharmony blends with entropy as time fleetsa shell, a boundary, a circle of invulnerabilityrefuge has an amalgamate pool of reflectionsvision creates visionas tide rushes in we retreat 2 the harborsI have been there in perpetuityshall I sail in subsequent time ?... or without delay ?`Secret Undercover 0007 Covert Chicken Blogging & Bundt Cake Decorations

• White Castle next to Blogginham Palace

  Speedcat Hollydale

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:40 am

  Small hamburgers are fine for people that live in white castles. Problem is for the average citizen you need to consume 30 of them at a crack. As you may have guessed, I am blogging while hungry again. OHHHH MERCY !!! (pass my that french fry sack ... I see you)So what is this post about you ask? .... well, nothing. Speedcat's mind drift about the empty void of dialog. I have been seeing a blogging advocate bout` that, yessum. As a sheriff my duties often involve super human strength, I jacked up my work out regimin a vitamin, and pumping iron. After the last sleet storm I been gettin` rusty.

• Dave Matthews You & Me

  Speedcat Hollydale

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:33 am

  Dave Matthews Band You & Me You and Me Together Dave MatthewsCome join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LadyJava's Lounge Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice. PS: Because of spamming purposes, the linky will be closed on Thursday of each week at midnight, Malaysian Time. Thank you!

• Kabinukio Musslix & the Purple Chaser

  Speedcat Hollydale

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:12 am

  Undermining the theories of Kabinukio, Musslix was flustered and dejected. Kabinukio stated that your mind could not be tricked into seeing different results gives a static condition. Musslix projected a progression of dots blinking in a circular pattern.Stare at the + symbol in the center of the Musslix Purple ChaserMOVE IN CLOSEPurple SaturdayMORE PURPLE POSTINS` 4 U on the WWW1. All set for another big snow storm / Purple Patti2. Old Chickens & a Cat / (some guy )3. purple saturday and flying frogs / Kim PFCcat4. The Purple Sapphire Butterfly And Spiny Spiders / Terra farmer5. Purple…

• Hollydale General Country Store

  Speedcat Hollydale

  3 Feb 2010 | 12:56 am

  As proprietor and owner of the Hollydale General Country Store, this time of the year is when I start to gather suppliers and sellers for the May to October months when the outlet is open. The premise is simple, all products are brought in and sold by the producer. I simply have someone at the register to collect a 7% fee in all transactions. It's not a cash flow positive operation, but it does prove to be a healthy arena for community and local commerce. The isles are filled with hand made items, farm fresh produce, baked goods from area cooks, and blogging supplies. We also have a two table…

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• Fitness, Bodybuilding and Sports Performance Training Breakthrough

  admin

  14 Jan 2010 | 10:57 am

  Waterford, MI (PRWEB) January 13, 2010 — The 10 Buck Training Methods were designed and created to reduce time spent exercising and actually increase workout results with truly unique techniques and workout structures. The programs are only available in internet download form for immediate use and come complete with workout schedule and integrated training logs that can be printed to record and track actual results for each exercise. The program downloads are available in PDF format at their website for only $10, along with fitness, sports, and bodybuilding nutritional supplements,…

• Enjoy a Green Fundraiser with the Power of Soy Candles

  ccoke

  16 Dec 2009 | 10:29 am

  Anyone who has a child in school already knows that fundraisers are a big part of the school experience. Whether your son or daughter attends a public or a private school, chances are you will be receiving a fundraising packet at least once every couple of months. Unfortunately many schools are still using the same old fundraising items – things like candy bars, pizzas and tins of popcorn. While these fun food items certainly have their place, there are better and more effective fundraising options. The same problem often plagues nonprofit organizations and community groups. These…

• Thinking negatively can boost your memory, study finds

  ccoke

  2 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am

  An Autralian study is showing that bad moods can actually be good for your brain.  The study from the University of New South Wales, showed that people in a negative mood were more critical of, and paid more attention to, their surroundings than happier people, who were more likely to believe anything they were told. The study also showed that positive moods seem to promote more creativity and coperation while negative moods tend to promote attentiveness and awareness of the surroundings. This seems crazy to me becuase I always feel like when I am in a bad mood I couldnt care less about…

• Ever Heard of Guaranteed Issue Health Insurance?

  ccoke

  2 Oct 2009 | 8:14 am

  Recently as I was doing some internet research on affordable health insurance plans, I came across a health insurance term that had never heard of…guaranteed issue health insurance.  Now I dont claim to be a health insurance expert…far from it, but surely I would have heard of that before.  Well in some circles it is referred to as a Mini Med health plan (as opposed to a major medical plan which is what most people have) or as a guaranteed acceptance health plan.  The bottom line is this a health insurance plan for people who either have pre-existing conditions that prevents…

• Mexican taco cart wins NYC’s street vendor award

  ccoke

  28 Sep 2009 | 10:21 am

  It is well documented that when in New York City you have to try some of the food from the street vendors, however I never knew how serious this was.  Apparently they have an annual contest to crown the best street vendor in NYC.  This year a Brooklyn couple selling Mexican food from their cart took top honors in what is called the Vendy Awards. Here is the full award:…

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• "Who is Afraid of Big Government?"

  Kate

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am

  Via Rob Zurrer who writes; Victor Davis Hanson on what I would call a "blow off top" scenario in the bull market in government employees. OK, I am in hope ( a foolish state) that we are dealing with the...

• Blog Notes

  Kate

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:29 am

  And so begins another road trip. The blog will be in the capable hands of the guest bloggers, while I do expect to be checking in once in a while. See you again next week. Same time, same station....

• Y2Kyoto: The Green Police

  Kate

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:24 pm

• Reader Tips

  Vitruvius

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm

  Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome to SDA Late Nite Radio. Tonight, for your delectation, here are Cheryl Bentyne, Janis Siegel, Allan Paul, and Tim Hauser, as The Manhattan Transfer, with special guest Stan Getz, performing Joyspring ¤, in Stuttgart,...

• We Don't Need No Stinking Giant Fans

  Kate

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:09 pm

  If we're the ones doing all the polluting... Taken near Swanson, SK Feb.7 ...how come Toronto has all of the smog?...

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• trapped leaf

  sam

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  Leaf underneath a sheet of ice at Cherry Beach.

• ice on the beach

  sam

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:51 pm

  A cold day at Cherry Beach.

• empty apple

  sam

  6 Feb 2010 | 11:24 pm

  Apple store in Eaton Centre.

• house in grey and green

  sam

  5 Feb 2010 | 11:40 pm

  Shot off Queen Street East.

• jaywalkers

  sam

  4 Feb 2010 | 11:14 pm

  Yonge street, south of Dundas.

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• RC Techno: Retour sur Net Explorateur et l’A380 d’Air France

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:09 pm

  Quelques observations après mon passage à l’événement Net Explorateur au Sénat français en février 2010 et mon premier vol à bord du A380 d’Air France entre Paris et New York. Original post:  Retour sur Net Explorateur et l’A380 d’Air France

• Abondance: Les Pages Jaunes localisent leurs informations et permettent les commentaires !

  abondance

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:47 pm

  Les Pages Jaunes viennent de mettre en ligne une nouvelle version de leur outil, proposant des nombreuses informations locales et personnalisées pour l’internaute qui utilise le site. L’ajout de commentaires sur les entreprises et commerces référencés est également possible !… Le site Pages Jaunes vient de mettre en ligne une version bêta de sa page d’accueil, proposant des informations locales Go here to see the original: Les Pages Jaunes localisent leurs informations et permettent les commentaires !

• VNUNet: La Chine démantèle un site de formation au piratage informatique

  VNUNet.fr

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:36 pm

  La police chinoise a fermé le site Web Black Hawk Safety Net, un véritable centre de formation au piratage informatique, qui vendait des logiciels malveillants et des programmes d’attaque. The rest is here: La Chine démantèle un site de formation au piratage informatique

• VNUNet: Vidéo : Stéphane Duproz (TelecityGroup) : “Condorcet est un data center très avancé”

  VNUNet.fr

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:36 pm

  La branche française de TelecityGroup a récemment inauguré son troisième data center en France très novateur. View original here:  Vidéo : Stéphane Duproz (TelecityGroup) : “Condorcet est un data center très avancé”

• VNUNet: La SNCF transforme le Passe Navigo en clé USB NFC

  VNUNet.fr

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:36 pm

  Des usagers du Transilien de la SNCF vont tester jusqu’à cet été, en Ile-de-France, une clé USB NFC rechargeable à domicile, qui remplacera le Passe Navigo, leur carte de transport sans contact. See the original post here:  La SNCF transforme le Passe Navigo en clé USB NFC

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• Vancouver 2010 Ontario House

  Miss604

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm

  Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-ontario-house.html.This evening I checked out the media preview of Ontario House. Located along the shores of False Creek between BC Place and Molson Canadian Hockey House, it’s an interactive hub of activity. Free Nightly Concerts: February 9, 2010 Down With Webster February 12, 2010 Bedouin Soundclash February 13, 2010 Downchild Blues Band February 14, 2010 Keshia Chante February 15, 2010 Swing Serena Ryder February 16, 2010 Elliott Brood February 17, 2010 Arkells February 18,…

• Vancouver 2010: Concord Pacific

  Miss604

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:20 am

  Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-concord-pacific.html.The Concord Pacific site at False Creek is hosting many of the Vancouver 2010 pavilions and hospitality houses. Pavilions include: Molson Canada Hockey House, IIHF International Lounge, Hockey Canada House, Maison du Québec, Saskatchewan Pavilion, Global TV, Tourism Vancouver kiosk, Ontario House, BC Housing, and Right to Play. Friday February 12, 2010 Molson Canadian Hockey House (Paid) 11am – 3pm video highlights 3pm – 5:30pm DJ, Five Alarm Funk 6pm…

• Day Tripping: Squamish

  Miss604

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:37 am

  Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/day-tripping-squamish.html.It’s been ages since I updated my Day Tripping series and thanks to our trek up to Squamish yesterday I can revive it with a worthy entry. Half way between Whistler and Vancouver lies the historic town of Squamish, BC. Known for its Sea to Sky proximity, windsurfing, The Chief, and its namesake the Squamish First Nation Squamish is a great day-trip destination for those in the Metro Vancouver area. Starting off the day we picked up Dave and his wife, then headed past…

• Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Route in Vancouver

  Miss604

  6 Feb 2010 | 12:51 pm

  Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-olympic-torch-relay-route-in-vancouver.html.After 105 days on the road the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is making its way to the host City at the end of this coming week. We know a few special guests will be carrying the flame for a leg, including Steve Nash (NBA) and Trevor Linden (NHL). Here’s the official Torch Relay map for its journey through Vancouver proper. February 11, 2010 Day 105 – Vancouver Safeway parking lot, Kingsway Avenue and Tyne Street 49th Avenue and…

• Vancouver 2010 House of Switzerland Grand Opening

  Miss604

  5 Feb 2010 | 2:46 pm

  Copyright © 2010 Miss604. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2010/02/vancouver-2010-house-of-switzerland-grand-opening.html.Tonight starting at 4:30pm the doors of House of Switzerland Canada will be opened to the public over at Bridges on Granville Island. The restaurant remains open throughout the games, serving up delicious Swiss creations but tonight, it’s all about the party. I’m sitting in the back corner doing some blogging alongside over $200 in Swiss merchandise. I have a grand prize Lindt gift basket, some Zimtstern belts, Zimtstern hats, aprons,…

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• What Does Crèche Mean?

  darren

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:13 pm

  I pity anybody who has had to learn English as second (or third or fifth) language. It’s a confusing language to begin with, the regional differences are sometimes staggering (or downright opposing). Take the word crèche, for example. I was introduced to the term when I lived in Ireland, where I learned that it referred to a daycare or nursery. When I subsequently lived in Malta, I heard the Maltese use crèche to refer to nativity scenes. Being the most Catholic country outside of the Vatican, they took their Christmas dioramas very seriously. Some of the crèches were sprawling,…

• The Men Your Man Could Smell Like

  darren

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:09 pm

  In recent months, while watching hockey games, I’ve noticed these L’Oreal For Men commercials featuring Patrick Dempsey: The target demographic for these commercials is surely wives and girlfriends. The cliche here is the wife sitting beside her husband on the couch, a little bored as she half-watches LePeiter pass to Huckenchuck and go offside. Then she immediately perks up when Doctor McDreamy or whatever his frackin’ nickname is shows up on-screen. The ad’s subtext is simple: “Buy this for your man, and he’ll be slightly more similar to Patrick…

• Talks I’d Like To See at Northern Voice

  darren

  7 Feb 2010 | 10:44 am

  Last week, we opened up speaking submissions for Northern Voice, the social media and personal blogging conference I help organize. The conference, by the way, will be held out at UBC on May 7 and 8, 2010. Why so late this year? We didn’t want to schedule it during the Olympics, and, preferring to keep it out at UBC, we needed to wait until classes weren’t in session. The deadline for submitting a talk is March 9, 2010. I’ll be one of the people filtering through the submissions. We get more than 100 now, and the amount grows every year. As such, I thought I ought to…

• Military Monitors Social Media to Deliver Aid in Haiti

  darren

  4 Feb 2010 | 1:21 pm

  Julie’s uncle (jazz band available for gigs) sent along this interesting story about social media, the military and delivering aid to Haiti. British Columbian Rebecca Larkin operates an orphanage called Heart to Heart Children’s Home in Grand Goave, Haiti. The orphanage is home to 110 children, and 450 children attend its school. Its buildings were badly damaged during last month’s earthquake. Here’s one of her photos of the damage: Rebecca and her team had been struggling along and working as hard as they could to rebuild and care for the children and the community.

• Graffiti in Morse Code?

  darren

  3 Feb 2010 | 1:13 pm

  I was in a government building recently, and visited the bathroom. This odd graffiti was on the stall wall: When you decipher the code, it reads “what is our duty”. This wasn’t the publicly accessible part of the building, so presumably this was written by a government worker. Is this a public servant asking his colleagues about their commitment? Or is he just making a bad pun on the term “doodie”?

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• Wavelength Concert Series to Be Revamped After 10th Anniversary Festival

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:53 am

  This Sunday, the Garrison will host Wavelength Music Arts Projects' 500th weekly show -- a milestone celebrating the amazing longevity of the series, which will be reformatted after a five-night anniversary festival leading up to the final PWYC concert. Having provided artist-focused, grassroots promotion for independent musicians in Toronto over the past decade, Wavelength has remained true to its DIY ethos and has fostered the growth of local talent from the ground up. The 10th anniversary of the series represents its rebirth -- making way for the new, as-yet-to-be-determined format that…

• The Battle for Ici Bistro and Why Joe Pantalone Dug His Own Grave in His Quest to Be Mayor

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am

  When chef Jean Pierre Challet applied for a liquor licence for his new restaurant Ici Bistro, he dreamed of a place where locals could meet over brioche. Little did he know he would instead bring the community together over a political battle that still lies smouldering. After working for years in some of Toronto's most respected restaurants (The Fifth, Le Select Bistro, Windsor Arms Hotel, Auberge du Pommier) Challet turned his attention to opening a small bistro on the corner of Harbord and Manning. He was confident he had chosen the right location. More...

• TTC Employees Battle Back

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:26 am

  As reported in today's Morning Brew, TTC employees fed up with being repeatedly shamed in the media have decided to battle back, and may even initiate a work-to-rule campaign. The creation of a members-only Facebook page has served as the occasion for employees to turn the tables by sharing photos of transit riders behaving badly, including those depicting feet on seats, graffiti and subway cars strewn with trash. Apparently the irony of such a response is lost on our friendly TTC workers. More...

• Coming Up Roses in the Junction

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:08 am

  Open for over 110 years, Martin's Flower's has been a Junction staple since around the time the neighbourhood was founded. With excellent service and attention to detail, it's not hard to understand the reason for their longevity. And as part of a tight-knit community of local, independent businesses, the focus on blooms from southwestern Ontario offers an added environmental bonus. Read my profile of Martin's Flowers in the design stores section.

• Red Prince Apples Hit Toronto Grocery Stores

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am

  Friday marked the official introduction of a new-to-Ontario variety of apple -- the Red Prince. It's a European variety brought over from a small town called Weert located in the Netherlands, and over the past nine-years Irma and Marius Botden have steadily built up enough acreage to supply the Red Prince to large chains like Loblaws and Sobey's. On Friday, 10,000 apples were given away to passersby in the PATH at the Exchange Tower and First Canadian Place to promote the official launch. With a motif of spreading civility to all the land, the promoters also threw in hand massages and…

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  CBC Radio 3

• Wrath of Khanna: National Hum - Hillside Inside in Review

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:48 am

  Hey gang. Hope all is well. I had a great time at the Magnetic Fields show last night and Laura Barrett did a very charming job opening up. Good times! Any way, on today's show, I present a retrospective of this past Saturday's Hillside Inside fest in Guelph for your listening pleasure. Here's what you'll hear: Me introducing Woodhands to a loyal audience at the end of a long day. Owen Pallett and his guitar player Thomas talking about Metallica, Liona Boyd, and nuns. Hawksley Workman is a big fan of mine (or maybe Radio 3) and we make a potential Breakfast Club date. Basia Bulat bravely…

• Cherry Chapstick "Silencer" - Track of the Day for February 9, 2010

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Smack your lips. That is the sound of ChapStick®, a staple for lovers of soft lips since the late 1800s. Can you believe it's been around for well over a century? It hasn't just been around, it's been busy. Bet you didn't know that ChapStick® tubes stuffed with hidden microphones helped bring down President Nixon in the Great Watergate scandal of the 1970s. Supple lips and civic duty. What a combo.Now the sound of Chapstick, specifically Cherry Chapstick, is more along the lines of a Junior Boys rendezvous with Joy Division in Kingston, Ontario.This trio of guys, not much older than 20, has…

• Tonight on Appetite for Distraction: Ice, Ice Baby

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:47 pm

  No, not the Vanilla kind - the real kind, as in frozen water and people with skates. This morning Grant Lawrence hosted live from the Robson Square ice rink and I decided to head down and meet up with some of the musicians who donned their skates for the event. I headed down, recorder in hand and ended up talking to not one, but two Dans: Dan Mangan and Dan Moxon of Bend Sinister. But wait - there's more ice! It turns out my New Music Monday guest Ken Farrell of Toronto's Gravity Wave is a former hockey player who now works for... a hockey team. You can make this stuff up. Well you could, but…

• TCNH Feb. 8: Monday Music News?

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:55 pm

  I'm all flustered! It's been years since I worked in the restaurant biz. Back then, split shifts were common...although, I would often drink in between. But I haven't today! No! Today, I return at this strange hour to bring you The Craig Norris Hour (Reprise). For those of you for whom my show is on too early, Monday is usually the day when I peruse the web looking for music stories that I may have missed over the weekend. Stories not unlike... :: Noel Gallagher asks to appear at assault court sentencing :: Cohen postpones European tour :: S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival looking for artists ::…

• The Missing Link: February 8, 2010

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:45 pm

  Radio Canada; a console design inspired by the dedication of CBC listeners. (Sorry folks... this only a prototype.) This time-lapse video of Vancouver is the sort of film usually prefaced with words like "stunning", though "gobsmaking" also works nicely. If it's good enough for torturing terror suspects, it's good enough to teach your 4-year-old the alphabet. U.S. soldier charged with waterboarding daughter. Pasty English editor for Rotten Tomatoes torn to shreds and partially eaten by Paul Rudd & Jason Segal during interview. New footage of Challenger shuttle disaster emerges 24 years…

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• Adam Giambrone

  admin

  29 Jan 2010 | 7:37 pm

  On Monday (February 1), we will be hosting Toronto Councillor/Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Chairman Adam Giambrone for an editorial board discussion with some of our partner publishers and the Town Crier (our sister subsidiary’s group of Toronto community newspapers). Over recent weeks there has been speculation that Councillor Giambrone would enter the upcoming Toronto mayoral race; [...]

• Ontario’s Chief Diversity Officer: Noëlle Richardson

  Doreen

  18 Jan 2010 | 6:48 pm

  As some of you many know, on Tuesday, January 19, DMS President/CEO Lori Abittan will be participating in an upcoming Canadian Journalism Foundation panel, “The Rise of “Ethnic Media”. One of the other interesting aspects of this panel, is its moderator:  the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) of Ontario’s Public Service (OPS):  Noëlle Richardson.  Some of you [...]

• Who is the “mainstream media” anyway?

  Doreen

  6 Jan 2010 | 2:23 pm

  Barely a week into the New Year, the future of newspapers discussion is still upon us. In fact, as I was writing this, a link to a Wall Street Journal Online’s listing of 200 “Best and Worst Jobs of 2010” – was being sent around Twitter via the accompanying tweet (courtesy of Slate): ‘Newspaper reporter’ is [...]

• Thank You

  admin

  31 Dec 2009 | 7:25 am

  In some ways, the last twelve months feel like one big blur. It’s difficult to try and capture all of DMS’s accomplishments, but some definite highlights come to mind.  This year, our main boardroom was the site of over a dozen – many, political – editorial roundtable discussions featuring Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff, Ontario Premier [...]

• My Top 9 of 2009

  Doreen

  27 Dec 2009 | 8:42 pm

  With 2009 coming to a close, end-of-year lists seem to be on everybody’s mind. So, like last year, below are some of the online “wows” I discovered over the last 12 months.  Limiting this list to nine was daunting, but here’s what I came up with … in no particular ranking: 1. Journalistics Blog – is [...]

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  Vancouver Blogs

• Athletes Reach for the Silver – and Accessorize in Winning Style!

  VancouverBC.com Staff

  24 Jan 2010 | 8:30 am

  With all eyes focused on B.C. this February, Vancouver-area Denise Relke’s hand-crafted, sports-themed silver jewellery is a must-have for anyone visiting the province this winter. This athlete-turned-jewellery maker’s story is in itself, positively Olympian! They say that every cloud has a silver lining, and in the case of Denise Relke, this was almost quite literally true. When this avid runner’s broken ankle forced her to take it easy, she filled some of her newly-found spare time with a silversmithing night class – and fell in love with the art form. In true marathoner fashion,…

• Diane Kruger joins Joshua Jackson on Fringe

  Tracy Zhang

  22 Jan 2010 | 8:30 am

  You may have heard of the show or even seen the production crew filming around Vancouver. Currently in its second season, Fringeis a television drama that follows the encounters of the Fringe Division of the FBI. The principle characters on this special team are FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), previously institutionalized scientist Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble), and his son Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson). The team uses a combination of unorthodox experiments on the fringe of real science and FBI techniques to investigate a series of unexplained criminal activities, called “The…

• Top Three Getaways in BC

  Kuljeet Kaila

  7 Jan 2010 | 2:26 pm

  Echo Valley Ranch and Spa One of the best escapes from busy city life is Echo Valley Ranch and Spa in Clinton, a 4.5-hour drive from Vancouver or a mere hour by air. The ranch spans over 160 glorious acres and is home to an exceptional Thai spa as well as a world class chef who prepares three healthy, wholesome (and tasty) meals every day. Visitors may opt to spend the entire day out of doors, enjoying adventures like horseback riding through Echo Valley, river rafting, fly fishing or hiking. Hit the spa next for some sensational pampering or enjoy a hot tub on the deck which overlooks the…

• Life UneXpected Promises to be Unexpected Good!

  Tracy Zhang

  5 Jan 2010 | 7:21 am

  The Hollywood North is kicking off 2010 with the up-and-coming television series Life UneXpected. The show’s co-stars Shiri Appleby and Rafi Gavron arrived at VYR on Sunday January 3. A complicated Juno meets Gilmore Girl, Life UneXpected begins with the quest of 15-year-old foster child Lux (Britt Robertson), who decides to find her birth parents in order to become an emancipated minor. Instead, she finds herself released into the temporary custody of her birth parents Nate “Baze” Bazile (Kristoffer Polaha), an overgrown frat-boy who is stuck living in his past, Cate Cassidy…

• A Passion For Fitness

  VancouverBC.com Staff

  21 Dec 2009 | 2:44 pm

  Finding passion in their daily work comes easily for Fitness Town owners Dai Manuel and James Newman.   In fact, when you love what you do as much as these two, you shouldn’t really call it work at all! After years of toiling in the industry for companies specializing in fitness equipment, these two health enthusiasts recognized a need for personalized, high quality service for clients looking to improve their fitness levels. They also thought it would be great to be a part of something more satisfying than simply selling treadmills or exercise bikes.  Dai and James wanted to help people…

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  FlackLife

• Flacklife is now at Translucid Communications

  Bob

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:28 pm

  Come on over.

• Making the Translucid transition

  Bob

  18 Dec 2009 | 4:36 am

  Hi all:While I've held this space for over six years, I've (with the help of the inventive and smart Tom Hofstatter) migrated Flacklife over to where I'm hanging out now, my new communications consultancy Translucid Communications. I'm gonna hang on to the domain name, but I'll be posting over there now.Please stay tuned, and if you've been around since April 2003 when I started this here blogging thing... you obviously don't bore easily, so keep visiting the new blog at http://translucid.ca/site/flacklife-the-translucid-blog/.Ciao,Bob.

• UPDATED: Tiger Woods, the crash, and the public relations hurricane

  Bob

  29 Nov 2009 | 7:24 am

  I just searched for "Tiger Woods" on Google News. There are nearly 6,000 articles about him in the last week. I'd wager (I don't have time to count) that the vast majority are about the car accident he was in, the evolving explanations of what happened, and the subsequent allegations of marital strife and infidelity.Woods is, in my opinion, a rare sports figure -- someone who's dominated his sport and transcended it, and (at least 'til now) has not put a foot wrong. Look, if John Daly was in his SUV at 2:15 a.m. and crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree, it probably wouldn't make more than 2…

• UPDATED: New communications blood at Ottawa City Hall

  Bob

  27 Nov 2009 | 7:58 am

  It's not usual for people in the PR game to make the news when they take a new job. But there have been a couple of big changes in the last 48 hours here in Ottawa that have got a lot of chatter going in the blogosphere and the mainstream media.City of Ottawa director of communications Denis Abbott was dismissed on Wednesday, and now it appears that there have been three hires made in the communications shop at the city.Chris Day, a former reporter for CTV Ottawa who has been press secretary for Transport Minister John Baird for the last year or so, is going to become a manager (don't know…

• XP: Time for Ottawa to help women in need

  Bob

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:54 am

  In the last week, there have been two fires at facilities that serve women in Ottawa.The first took place on Novemer 8 at the Cornerstone Women's Shelter, where a woman died of burns. On the weekend, it appears that somebody tossed a Molotov cocktail at a women's rooming house, also in Centretown. It seems that the women in the rooming house escaped unharmed.But, as my fellow flack and blogger Ian Capstick points out, this is not only a tragedy for each and every women who was living in one of the properties; it's a tragedy for the shelter and housing system. We don't have the flexibility in…

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  Newslab.ca

• CHEK News wins journalism integrity award

  Alfred Hermida

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:57 am

  The  employees of CHEK-TV in Victoria who bought the station from Canwest Global when it was facing closure have been named as the 2009 winners of the J-Source Journalism Integrity Award. In this interview for J-Source, CHEK news director Rob Germain explains how the station has changed since the employee takeover.

• Social media set alight over NHL refereeing accusations

  Megan Stewart

  12 Jan 2010 | 6:27 pm

  Normally the domain of NHL.com forums and chatrooms, the heated fan commentary over a penalty call during a Vancouver Canucks home game is setting social media alight. The criticism is also giving the Vancouver media an opportunity to engage readers online. The NHL is now investigating accusations made by Vancouver Canuck Alex Burrows that referee Stephane Auger [...]

• CAJ conference focuses on innovation in journalism

  Alfred Hermida

  6 Jan 2010 | 5:02 pm

  Canadian journalists will get a chance to discuss ways to reinvent journalism at a conference to be held on January 30 in Toronto. Organised by the Canadian Association of Journalists, the event focuses on “emerging techniques, technologies and models to transform journalism for the 21st century”. In a news release, CAJ and conference chairman Saleem Khan said: If [...]

• Study shows Canadians love the internet

  Alfred Hermida

  11 Dec 2009 | 9:41 am

  Canadians love the internet and TV but are less fond of print. At least that is what a survey by research group Synovate suggests. The study found that eight out of 10 Canadians said they could not live without the net, or would miss it a great deal.  70% said the same thing for television. But when [...]

• The Tyee a model for online news magazines

  Megan Stewart

  8 Dec 2009 | 2:22 pm

  B.C. online news magazing, The Tyee, has received awards, accolades and more awards for its high calibre of investigative journalism and innovative funding model. The news site and its editor, David Beers, also deserve credit for embracing the web’s ability to interact and engage with readers — a generally tuned-in, intelligent and critical audience that [...]

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  Gruvr.com: Canada Concerts

• Tuesday Mar 16th: Alexisonfire at Pengrowth Saddledome w/ Billy Talent Against Me! Calgary

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am

  at Pengrowth Saddledome w/ Billy Talent Against Me! Calgary on 2010-03-16

• Saturday Mar 27th: Tim McGraw at Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:36 am

  at Pengrowth Saddledome 555 Saddledome Rise Se Calgary T2G 2W1 on 2010-03-27

• Thursday Apr 8th: Barenaked Ladies at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Calgary

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:33 am

  at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 1415 14 Avenue Nw Calgary T2N 1M4 on 2010-04-08

• Tuesday Apr 13th: HIM at MacEwan Hall Calgary

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:29 am

  at MacEwan Hall 2500 University Dr Calgary T2N 1N4 on 2010-04-13

• Monday May 31st: Shinedown at Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:26 am

  at Pengrowth Saddledome 555 Saddledome Rise Se Calgary T2G 2W1 on 2010-05-31

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• Tim Hortons bans New Brunswick customer for complaining

  admin

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:14 am

  New Brunswick man banned from Tim Hortons A tempest in a Tim Hortons decaf cup is brewing in New Brunswick. Jimmy Craig said Monday he’s been banned from two Tim Hortons outlets in the province because of his complaints about the decaf, but the company said it made the decision after he became aggressive with staff. Craig said he voiced his displeasure on several occasions over the last two years about “burnt” decaffeinated coffee at a Tim Hortons in St. Andrews. “I made a complaint to the store manager in 2008 and things changed for a while and the coffee got better…

• Alberta braces for $2B fiscal correction

  admin

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:07 am

  Ed Stelmach Alberta’s Conservative government will attempt to bail the province out of a record deficit Tuesday with a new tight-fisted budget. But with the most volatile revenue flow in all of Canada, Alberta could end up being swamped by a drop in energy prices or an expected boost in the dollar. “Absolutely,” conceded Finance Minister Ted Morton on Monday as he posed with the budget documents for reporters. “Every time the dollar goes up by a penny it costs us $225 million in lost revenues. That’s why I’m going to give this budget with a sense of…

• What Canadians are looking for from an employer

  admin

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:02 am

  Looking for the perfect job Love is in the air this month and those positive feelings extend to the workplace for many Canadians. A new survey shows that half (53 per cent) of working Canadians love their current jobs. But nearly six in ten (58 per cent) cite better compensation and benefits as a means to increase the affection for their job. Better work/life balance and more opportunities to learn/develop rounded out the top three attraction drivers that Canadians were looking for in a potential employer. Additional Poll Highlights: Reasons to stay: 16 per cent of Canadians continue to stay…

• Federal Competition Bureau seeks to smash anti-competitive rules on Canadian MLS

  admin

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:09 pm

  Federal Competition Bureau to investigate MLS The federal Competition Bureau says it will challenge the restrictive rules that govern the multiple listing service (MLS) system used by most Canadian home sellers to list their properties. The MLS system, run by the Canadian Real Estate Association, includes information that is only available to CREA members, and its structure impairs consumer choice, the bureau said Monday. It wants consumers to be able to pay a lower fee to list their homes on MLS without being forced to get a whole range of other services that they must pay for. This would…

• Jessica Elizabeth Lloyd found dead

  admin

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:52 am

  The body of a missing Belleville woman has been found and a suspect has been arrested in connection with her death, according to a source close to the family. The family friend told The Canadian Press that Jessica Lloyd’s family was informed of the young woman’s death Sunday night. Update: On Sunday, February 7, 2010, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Belleville Police arrested 46-year-old Russell Williams, of Tweed, Ontario for the disappearance and death of 27-year-old Jessica Lloyd who was last seen on January 28, 2010. As a result of information sharing, the…

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  Living Abroad in Canada

• Vancouver 2010: Coming for the Olympics? Want to stay?

  Carolyn B. Heller

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am

  Thinking about relocating to British Columbia? Coming to Vancouver this month? With thousands of visitors traveling to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the government of British Columbia is hoping to use the Games to attract new…

• Top 3 things to know about Canadian health care

  Carolyn B. Heller

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:20 am

  A major benefit of living in Canada is access to the country’s generally well-regarded health care system. Yet one of the challenges for newcomers relocating to Canada is finding your way through the health care bureaucracy. To…

• Groundhog Wiarton Willie predicts winter’s still here

  Carolyn B. Heller

  3 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  Groundhog Day may not be an official holiday in Canada, but the country does have several groundhogs who forecast the weather every year on February 2nd. According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow on…

• Real estate still hot job market in Canada

  Carolyn B. Heller

  1 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am

  Looking for work in Canada? Real estate is still hot — and offering plenty of job opportunities. The Ottawa Citizen recently reported that: Nationally, employment in real estate was up by 71,000 or a whopping 35 per cent in…

• Globe & Mail says “American ignorance extends to Montreal smoked meat”

  Carolyn B. Heller

  29 Jan 2010 | 7:05 am

  The Canadian media seems to take a perverse pride in pointing out how Americans are ignorant of, or at least oblivious to, Canadian culture. A recent video feature in the Globe & Mail — “American ignorance extends…

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  Saskatchewan Photo News

• 2009 Nature in Focus Photography Competition: The Nature of Things with David Suzuki : CBC-TV

  28 Jan 2010 | 2:50 pm

  2009 Nature in Focus Photography CompetitionThe 6th Annual NATURE IN FOCUS Environmental Photography Competition is now open for entries. Intended to further and promote dialogue about environmental and scientific issues, its goal is to help foster a sense of awareness about our natural environment, while maintaining a focus on visual imagery. Amateur photographers are invited to submit their photographs.Winners will be published in the May/June 2010 issue of Harrowsmith Country Life Magazine. NEW! Digital Upload. Submit your photo electronically and view/recommend/comment on other online…

• Summer U of S tours

  26 Jan 2010 | 5:35 pm

  The Bay of Fundy: Wings, Whales and Tides – July 29-Aug. 8, 2010 – Guide Leslie TuchekThis is our first year for this tour of The Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick. We will explore The Bay of Fundy’s 3 distinct eco-zones: The Fundy Aquarium Eco-zone, the Sea Cliff and Fossil Eco-zone and World’s Highest Tide Eco-zone. The tour has been planned to optimize birding, whale watching and tides. Hudson Bay Belugas and Churchill Ecology – July 14-22, 2010 –Guide Leslie TuchekOne of our favorites, Churchill in the summer is a unique sub tundra area alive with birds, plants and wildlife. We will…

• Group of Ten: Annual Competition & Show

  19 Jan 2010 | 3:32 pm

  Group of Ten Annual Competition and ShowShurniak Art GalleryAssiniboia, SK April 20 to May 2, 2010Categories:Purple Stepping Back In Time Youth - 18 and under Multimedia - 30 second commercial Humor Creative Knick Knacks Abstract Macro People in motion Animals - not road killBlack & White or color may be entered in any cagetory.Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Honorable Mention totaling $2250.00.Printable Forms: Competition RulesEntry FormPosterAll entry deadlines and all other information is available in the forms.  Please read carefully

• USCAD Photography Classes

  8 Jan 2010 | 11:26 am

  USCAD (U of S Certificate of Art & Design) is offering classes this spring for photographers.PhotographyB&W Photography and Darkroom PracticesDigital Camera BasicsPortrait PhotographyOutdoor Scene and Landscape PhotographyVisit their website for more infomation:  http://uscad.usask.ca2009-2010 USCAD Calendar in PDF format

• Don's Photo - 9 cent 4x6 Prints

  30 Dec 2009 | 6:42 pm

  The 9 cent sale at Don's Photo for 4x6 prints from digital files submitted online.Dec. 26th to Jan. 3rd, 2010No quantity limit !Download the software and start submitting your photos.

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  This Bird's Day

• Over the Rainbow with CD - Book Review & Giveaway

  Sheri

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:43 pm

  The timeless song, Over the Rainbow, sung by the legendary Judy Collins has now been transformed in to a beautiful book that any young child would be happy to own. Included with the book is a three-song CD all sung by Judy Collins which includes 'Over the Rainbow', 'I See the Moon' and 'White Coral Bells'.I was beyond excited to find out that I was receiving a copy of this book to review. The illustration on the front cover alone drew me in and I have become very fond of books that include music as I find it is a great way to spark young imaginations while introducing them to music and…

• Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love Review and Giveaway

  Sheri

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:01 pm

  I have another book from Chicken Soup for the Soul titled Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love: 101 Heartwarming and Humorous Stories about Dating, Romance, Love and Marriage. Just in time for Valentine's day, this book is filled with wonderful stories .I have a few favorite stories from this book that stand out but my favorite is titled "Married to a Metrosexual" by Delia Lloyd. Papa Bird is far from a metrosexual and at times his 'guyness' can irk me (just as I'm sure my 'girliness' can irk him) so it was quite funny to read about the ups and downs of having a metrosexual partner.Here is a…

• NPD Online Surveys Canada (English, Male)

  Sheri

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pm

  NPD Online Surveys Canada is currently looking for English speaking, Canadian males for some of their surveys. With every survey you complete you are entered to win cash and prizes.If you would like to give your two cents or if you know of any men out there who love to give their opinions, have them sign up to complete these surveys for their chance to win.Men, just click the logo image to sign up.And women - just so you don't feel left out. You too can make your voice heard! Click Here.

• Danone DanActive Bzzz Campaign and Contest Code (Giveaway)

  Sheri

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:06 pm

  I work as an agent with BzzAgent and I was recently selected to spread the word about Danone DanActive. For those of you who have been with me since last year, you may remember that I've done a campaign for DanActive before. I was super excited to do it again because since trying it last year, I have become quite the fan of this delicious healthy drink.I received some coupons and some scratch cards to hand out to win a one-year supply of DanActive.So for those that are not familiar with DanActive, It is a probiotic drink that helps strengthen your natural defenses because of its unique…

• POM Wonderful (FPC Giveaway)

  Sheri

  4 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am

  I was sent some free product coupons (FPC) from POM Wonderful to try out some of their 100% Pomegranate Juice.Sure, I saw the bottles in my grocery store when I shopped, but I didn't really know enough about the juice or the company to try them out. I would think to myself, "I'll google them when I get home to check them out more", like I do with a lot of products, but then I get home, and life gets in the way and I forget about it -- until the next time I am in the grocery store.Well, here was my chance. With my coupons I bought two bottles of the regular 100% Pomegranate Juice and one…