Link of the Day: The World’s Greenest Busines Card

, June 17, 2011

I spotted an ad for these guys the other day at the Centre for Social Innovation, where the new Literature for Life office is now located. “The World’s Greenest Business Card is ideal for sustainable businesses, not-for-profits and individuals that care about their green image… Professionally offset printed locally using the most environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes […]


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Link of the Day: BeADonor.ca

, June 16, 2011

“The goal of BeADonor.ca is to encourage all Ontarians to become registered organ and tissue donors and educate them on the impact of their generous decision to give.” If you haven’t registered as an organ or tissue donor, you can do so online.


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You ought to read “It Gets Better”

, June 15, 2011

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about the It Gets Better Project, the LGBT-oriented anti-bullying campaign launched by progressive sex columnist Dan Savage and his husband Terry Miller. But have you read the book? I’m reading it at the moment, and although I’m not gay and I’m certainly no teenager, I have to admit that […]


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Voting (for Fresh Talks) opens today for this year’s Canadian Comedy Awards

, June 15, 2011

If you haven’t already registered to vote in this year’s Canadian Comedy Awards, then today’s a great day to do so. Starting today, public voters will be able to vote for their favourite candidates in the Best Web Clip, Best TV Show, Best Film, Best Radio Clip and Canadian Comedy Person of the Year categories. […]


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Link of the Day: The Clean Air Commute

, June 15, 2011

“The Clean Air Commute is an annual event organized by Pollution Probe. It serves as a reminder that we all have a responsibility to do whatever we can to reduce the amount of pollutants being released into the air by high volumes of vehicles traveling on our streets and highways.” The Clean Air Commute is […]


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Published today: Delhi 2 Dublin review on Chart

, June 14, 2011

The Chart parade continued today with this review of the latest from Delhi 2 Dublin, a Vancouver world music quintet that I’ll admit I’d never heard of before I grabbed the CD from the shelf. I’m glad I took the risk, and I invite you to do the same.


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Currently enjoying “Circles” by Adam F

, June 14, 2011

Sampling Bob James is typically a quick and easy route to a decent track. Two of his early works, 1974′s “Nautilus” and 1975′s “Take Me to the Mardi Gras,” are among the most sampled songs in hip hop history, appearing on dozens of tracks each. But 1976′s “Westchester Lady” is no slouch either; it’s been […]


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Link of the Day: Women Moving Forward

, June 14, 2011

“The young mothers in Women Moving Forward (WMF) are ambitious, strong women who, despite the adversity they’ve faced, are determined to move forward in their lives for the sake of their children’s future. Women Moving Forward is designed to give young families the foundation they need to successfully move from social assistance and low wages […]


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Published today: Qluster and Ladytron reviews on Chart

, June 13, 2011

A couple of new reviews of mine hit the Chart website this afternoon within ten minutes of each other. First came this review of the debut disc from a German duo called Qluster, and then came this review of the new greatest hits record from Ladytron. They’re both decent records, and I’m glad I got […]


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Sarah Clark plays the Horseshoe Tavern tonight

, June 13, 2011

Sarah Clark is an accomplished young singer and songwriter who also happens to be my cousin. She’s playing a free show at the Horseshoe Tavern tonight, and I invite you to check it out. She’s on at 9:15 PM sharp, and she promises that Game 6 will be on the TV out in the lounge. […]


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