Link of the Day: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
“The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid ‘pass laws’. Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the [United Nations] General Assembly called on the international community […]
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It’s Friday, so here’s the video for “Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3″ by Ian Dury and the Blockheads
The weekend’s waiting in the wings, and spring is hot on its heels, so let’s take it back to seventy-nine and have a little fun with this one. The saxophone solo in the middle of the track was reportedly added to the song because soloist Davey Payne was unhappy about the financial disparities within the […]
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Link of the Day: Kids Help Phone
Normally I like to try and link to smaller sites and organizations that are bound to be new to a lot of people, and chances are you already know all about Kids Help Phone. But of course, that doesn’t diminish the value of the work they do, or their need for your support. The mission […]
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Link of the Day: drivesafe.ly
“DriveSafe.ly is the solution to texting while driving.” It’s “a mobile application that reads text (SMS) messages and emails aloud in real time and automatically responds without drivers touching the mobile phone.” Or, you know, you could just ignore your phone altogether while you’re driving. But this looks pretty good too.
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It’s Friday, so here’s the video for “Today I Hate Everyone” by the Killjoys
Let’s go ahead and keep the Canadian nineties time warp I dipped into last week rolling with another great video from the time, courtesy of the Killjoys. It’s a great song for a gray week, and at the end you get to see a cute little girl flashing double devil horns. How can you argue […]
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Link of the Day: Evergreen
“Since 1991,” Evergreen states, “we have been engaging Canadians in creating and sustaining dynamic outdoor spaces – in schools, communities and homes. “By deepening the connection between people and nature, and empowering Canadians to take a hands-on approach to their urban environments, Evergreen is improving the health of our cities – now and for the […]
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“No Kittens, No Peace!”
Somebody posted a “Free Kittens” sign on one of the newspaper boxes on Bay Street. There weren’t any details, though, or any contact information. It was just a sign that said “Free Kittens.” Do you think they might have meant it like “Free Mumia?”
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I need your help to book about a dozen DJs in two days
When you host a night that features sixteen DJs, you’re bound to get a couple of last-minute cancellations. When you do it every month, there are inevitably going to be some times when it’s tough to fill all the spots in the first place. This month I’m dealing with a bit of both, and it’s […]
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Link of the Day: Boost
“Boost is committed to eliminating abuse and violence in the lives of children, youth, and their families. The centre is a registered charity and provides programs and services to children, youth, and their families in Toronto and surrounding areas… “We believe that all children and youth have a right to grow up in a safe, […]
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JHR’s Night for Rights 2011
I’m very glad to be able to tell you that I’ll once again be spinning at Night for Rights, the awesome party and fundraiser that Journalists for Human Rights holds every year. This year’s event will be hosted at 99 Sudbury on Friday, 8 April 2011, and tickets are now available online. Save the date, […]
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