Happy new year!

, December 31, 2010

It’s been a lazy day around the house, and the blog’s been no exception. No links of the day, and no videos, but I’ll get back to that in due time. For now, it’s all about wrapping up a great year, and looking ahead to another. I hope it’s been as big a year for […]


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Link of the Day: John Howard Society of Toronto

, December 30, 2010

“The John Howard Society of Toronto is a non-profit organization committed to providing and developing programs that reduce the social, economic and personal cost of crime. The Society is dedicated to helping all people who have been in conflict with the law and adults at imminent risk of coming into conflict with the law through […]


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Link of the Day: Toronto Charities

, December 29, 2010

“The comprehensive guide to charities, non-profit organizations, fundraising events, volunteering, arts events and charity jobs in the city of Toronto, Ontario.”


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Currently enjoying “Dr Who” by Smerins Anti-Social Club

, December 28, 2010

Doctor Who is what you might call a bit of a big thing around our house, and the dub version of the iconic theme that Smerins Anti-Social Club recently released has been a welcome soundtrack to a week off. The track appeared on the Shapes 10:02 compilation that the good people at Tru Thoughts released […]


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Has Stephen and Laureen Harper’s marriage hit a rough patch?

, December 28, 2010

A recent column by Norman Spector, which was pulled shortly after publication on Friday from the Globe and Mail website and has since been posted on Spector’s own site, suggests that it might be. Although as Spector freely admits, it’s just a rumour, and a vague one at that. “In Ottawa,” Andrew Cohen wrote in […]


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Link of the Day: KeyXL

, December 28, 2010

This one’s kind of neat. It’s a database of programs and apps that tells you their corresponding keyboard shortcuts. Simply enter your program of choice, and you’ll be given a list of the shortcuts you can use with it. If you’re looking for ways to speed up your work routine or your regular tasks, you […]


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Link of the Day: Interval House

, December 27, 2010

“Interval House provides a continuum of services that enable abused women and children to have access to safe shelter and responsive services that help them establish lives free from violence. The continuum includes integrated and specialized services related to counselling, advocacy, outreach, legal and housing support, as well as programs to help build economic self-sufficiency. […]


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It’s Friday, so here are the kids from “Peanuts” dancing to “Hey Ya!” by Outkast

, December 24, 2010

It’s Christmas Eve, and if you’re spending even part of your day at work, then I think you deserve at least a few minutes to enjoy a classic video. Happy holidays, everybody!


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Link of the Day: Sistering

, December 24, 2010

“Sistering is a women’s agency serving homeless, marginalized and low-income women in Toronto. Our programs and services help women gain greater control over their life circumstances. Our advocacy focuses on changing the social conditions that put women at risk. And our service philosophy is to ensure that women’s dignity is not eroded by poverty and […]


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“Bartenderess!”

, December 23, 2010

The man at the next table shouts “Bartenderess!” because it’s faster than shouting “I’m pretentious, a little drunk, and on a lunch date!” The bartenderess arrives, and he orders two shots of tequila. He calls for a very specific brand, and asks that she bring everything to the table unprepared, so he can assemble the […]


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