Monthly Archives: February 2010
Notes on #ChangeCampTO
Anil and I attended ChangeCampTO, held Tuesday Feb 16th at the Toronto Public Library in the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon room. I’m so glad we went. Mark Kuznicki, ChangeCamp founder, Ryan Coleman and all the volunteers put together a really interactive, fast … Continue reading
Mercy, Mercy Me
I remember when Marvin Gaye’s dad shot him dead. It was April 1st, 1984, I was 10 years old and was very upset by what happened. Although Marvin’s dad was suffering from a long bout of mental illness and drug abuse, … Continue reading
A Real Cinderella Story
Prom is a one of those momentous events in high school that you never forget. It’s a right of passage for every teenage girl to find the perfect dress and act out the Cinderella story for one special night. One … Continue reading
Learning From Ideas
I’ve been watching a lot of TED talks lately. For those who are unfamiliar with it, TED, or Technology Entertainment Design, is a non-profit organization that spreads good ideas through conferences, their video site and the annual TED prize, given to individuals … Continue reading
Step Aside, Jamie Oliver
Sure, Jamie has Fifteen, but Toronto has the YMCA. The Culinary Skills Training Program at the YMCA sounds pretty fantastic, and some of the pictures from this article are drool-inducing. The Torontoist recently featured a story on the Basic Culinary Skills Training program. … Continue reading
