Green Agenda

Dennis Desrosiers – May 31, 2010

To Our Success

Chris Temelkos Writes About Success - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

How do you measure success? Success can be measured in different ways by different people. To me, success is not just a big fat paycheck, it’s having a life of fulfillment and joy.

The TTC Conundrum

Chris Temelkos Writes About the TTC - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

I, like many, spend most of my time getting around Toronto by way of public transit. Sure, it gets me to where I want to go, but at what cost. It seems a though a day doesn’t go by without there being some sort of delay on the subway. If it’s not a delay it’s the poor customer service or long wait times. I can’t believe I pay for such a service.

The Dentist’s Chair

Chris Temelkos Writes About a Visit to the Dentist - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

How many people enjoy going to the dentist? I for one hate it, but the dreaded day had come. I dragged myself out of bed, wishing I could cancel my appointment and sleep in. I figured I should suck it up and get it over with, so I headed to the kitchen for a quick breakfast and went back up to my room to get dressed. Not too long after, I was on my way.

Hayden-Harnett Back in the Black

Be an Angel to Animals

Chris Temelkos Writes About His Love for Animals - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Animals bring us unconditional love, they comfort us when we are sick, and they cheer us up when we are down. However, it is too often that animals are dumped in shelters or abandoned on the streets to fend for themselves. We must do our part to help animals in need.

Through the Eyes of an Artist

Chris Temelkos Writes About Being an Artist - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Drawing has always been a passion for me, it releases my creative energy and puts me in a calm and focused state. Being a very visual person, I appreciate the beauty art brings to this world and I am happy to be a part of it.

My Spidey Senses are Tingling

Chris Temelkos Writes About Spider-Man - Photo Courtesy of Marvel.com

By Chris Temelkos

Superheroes have always been a part of our childhood and often remain popular with us as we grow old. From the gorgeous Amazonian Wonder Woman to the world renowned Superman, superheroes inspire us while broadening our imagination.

UrbanEdge Yoga

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Ringo and the Vatican: Can’t Buy Me Love

Nadia Persuad Writes about Ringo Star - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Ringo to Vatican: Can’t buy me love
Nadia Persaud

It took 44 years but the Vatican now wants to hold the Beatles’ hand.

Surfing for Love

Chris Temelkos Writes About Internet Dating - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Traditional dating is dying out with the ever growing popularity of Internet dating. Internet dating allows you to meet that special someone from the comfort and safety of your own home. Sites like eHarmony specialize in finding you the perfect mate through in depth computability tests. Other sites like Ashley Madison gravitate towards those already in a relationship looking to have an affair.

Surf and Shop

Chris Temelkos Writes About Internet Shopping - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

I must admit that, aside from its flaws, I love technology. Online shopping has to be one of my favorite technological advancements, it makes the tedious task of shopping convenient and cheaper. Whatever it may be that you’re looking for, you can surely find it on the net. From electronics to groceries, sites like ebay and amazon have it all.

Long weekend safety advisory

TPS Warns of Long Holiday Weekend Safety - Photo Courtesy of TPS

Traditionally, the May long weekend is considered to be the kick-off for the summer driving and tourism season. This weekend also falls within Canada Road Safety Week, which focuses attention by all police services across the country on impaired driving, occupant restraint and aggressive driving.

The Bounty Hunter: Movie Review

Chris Temelkos Writes About The Bounty Hunter - Photo Courtesy of The Bounty Hunter.com

By Chris Temelkos

“The Bounty Hunter” starring Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler, is a romantic comedy about a Bounty Hunter who’s next target happens to be his ex-wife, a reporter working on a murder cover-up. The plot takes the two on an action packed adventure, filled with comedy and plenty of romance.

Vanity Fair: Review

Chris temelkos Writes About Vanity Fair - Photo Courtesy of VanityFair.com

By Chris Temelkos

As an avid magazine reader I was impressed with what Vanity Fair had to offer. Topics ranging from the beautiful Grace Kelly cover story to the pages revealing a handful of Tiger Woods’ mistresses. Vanity Fair has a stunning lay out and breath taking photography to capture the eyes of the reader.

Are You Spiritual?

Chris Temelkos Writes About Spirituality - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

I feel that we all need some spirituality in our lives whether we follow a particular faith or not. Being connected to the spiritual world can allow us a deeper insight into the coexistence between us and the unknown universe.

Warm Up to Colour This Summer

Sico Paint Adds More Colour to Your Summer - Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

Revive your rooms with mood-lifting shades of wall paint

Longueuil, Quebec – May 18, 2010 – Have the urge to paint the town red? Try starting with your home. You’ll be amazed at how good it will make you feel.

The Power of Change

Chris Temelkos Writes About the Power of Change - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Change can happen in an instant, it can be physical, mental or both. Change is a powerful force that can give us the life we desire. There comes a point in our life where everything seems to be going wrong and we aren’t getting what we want or feel we deserve, by using the power of change we can turn our lives around and begin a new journey.

A Helping Hand

Chris Temelkos Writes About Volunteerism - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Throughout my life, I have volunteered for many causes and gained an appreciation for the simpler things this world has to offer. Volunteering gives us a strong sense of community, as we come together to support a cause close to our hearts and perhaps better humanity in the process.

Strawberry Fields

Chris Temelkos Writes About Strawberry Picking - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

One of my favorite fruits is the Strawberry, it’s lush red colour and sweet juices tantalize my taste buds. Every year I anticipate Strawberry picking season, it has been a tradition in my family ever since I was a young child. I can vividly remember sitting in the Strawberry fields, plucking Strawberries and popping them into my mouth until my face was stained with the red juices of the Strawberry.

Geocaching

Chris Temelkos Writes About Geocaching - Photo Courtesy of Geocaching.com

By Chris Temelkos

Are you a modern day adventurer? If your looking for a hobby that brings out the thrill seeker in you, try out Geocaching (Geo-Cashing). This modern day treasure hunt unites the old world with the new.

Mario Goes Galactic Again

Chris Temelkos Writes About Mario Brothers - Photo Courtesy of Nintendo.com

By Chris Temelkos

For all you fans of Nintendo’s Mario franchise, you’ll be excited to hear that the popular Italian plumber is back for his second intergalactic adventure with Super Mario Galaxy 2. This is not just a slight revamp of the original Super Mario Galaxy, but rather an innovation to the former, that promises loads of excitement and stellar graphics.

Toronto Zoo on Strike?

Chris Temelkos Writes About The Toronto Zoo - Photo Courtesy of Google Images

By Chris Temelkos

Who can forget those childhood memories of trips to the Toronto Zoo, but will children be deprived of this experience over the coming summer months? Toronto Zoo employees have rejected a tentative deal backed by their union, but no worries, they don’t plan on walking off the job just yet.

Fluffy and Fido Take Flight

Chris Temelkos Writes About Cats in Flight - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

If you’re considering bringing along your pet with you on vacation, there are precautions you should take to ensure a safe and comfortable trip for fluffy and fido. Flying with your pet can be very stressful for some animals, between new sights, smells and noises some pets can become disoriented, anxious or fearful.

Survival of the Dead Releasing May 28

Writer of the Story Jamie Ferenczi is a Court Room Illustrator and Actor - Photo Courtesy of Jamie Ferenczi

By Jenny Jamie Ferenczi

This could be very scary…in a colour that no one has shone towards a beacon of light, a signature of a true artist, American Film Maker of the horror genre, George Romero. Indeed, Romero is most famed for his “Dead” film feature theatricals.

Plastic Makes Perfect

Chris Temelkos Writes About Plastic Surgery - Photo Courtesy of People Magazine

By Chris Temelkos

Plastic surgery is becoming more popular among young and old alike. We are now able to fix our imperfections to our liking and become real life Barbie’s and Ken’s. With a variety of magazines and television shows dedicated to cosmetic surgery and society’s love of celebrity, humanity is much more accepting of plastic surgery and some are even addicted to it.

The Hills: A Review of the Season 6 Premier

By Chris Temelkos

The much anticipated season 6 premier of the popular reality show, “The Hills” took place last night. (April 27, 2010) I have to admit that I am a huge fan of the series and I was eager to watch the premier, of what will be the final season for the show.

Gordon Brown to Step Down

Chris Temelkos Writes About the Resignation of the British Prime Minister - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

The U.K. is in a sticky mess, after a hung parliament was the result of last Thursdays election. If that wasn’t enough, today, PM. Gordon Brown announced that he would be stepping down by September, in a bid to achieve a coalition between the Liberal Democrats and Labour. The Conservatives won the most seats, but not enough for a majority.

Another Blow to the TTC’s Image

Sarah DeMille Writes about the TTC - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Story 10
Sarah DeMille

Another blow to the TTC’s image on Wednesday as a bus driver has been arrested for assaulting a passenger.

The Trouble with 3-D

Chris Temelkos Writes About 3-D - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

With the growing popularity of 3-D films like Avatar, 3-D TVs our now being sold across Canada in hopes of replacing the common 2-D viewing experience. Despite their amazing graphics and jaw dropping effects, 3-D televisions can pose a health risk.

For the Love of Video Games

Chris Temelkos Writes About Video Games - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Next time someone tells you to put down that video game controller and do something more productive, you can tell them that you already are. With innovations, like motion control, video games are becoming not only more exciting, but better for you.

Bryzgalov, Miller, Brodeur and Georges Vezina

Ryan Jhagroo Writes about Hockey - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Ryan Jhagroo

Bryzgalov, Miller, Brodeur and Georges Vezina

The finalists for the Vezina trophy have been announced. The trio nominated goalies for the award is the Buffalo Sabres’ Ryan Miller, the Phoenix Coyotes’ Ilya Bryzgalov, and the New Jersey Devils’ Martin Brodeur.

Larry King’s Divorce

Megan Harris Writes about Larry King's Divorce - Photo Courtesy of MyOpenLines.com

Megan Harris
Online Piece 10
April 20, 2010

Larry King is about to be divorced- again. He filed for his eighth divorce last Wednesday, hours before his wife Shawn Southwick did the same.

Tech-less

Chris Temelkos Writes About Living Without Technology - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without technology? The world has become so reliant on technology that I believe most of us would go crazy without it. I feel that technology has allowed us to stay connected to the world around us and with the people in it, but lets take a look at life without technology.

Brain Training

Kimberlee Nancekivell Writes about Video Games - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Piece #10
BRAIN TRAINING
Kimberlee Nancekivell

You may think you’re better off playing Brain Age, but you may as well be playing Mario.

Party Like a Journalist

Chris Temelkos Writes About Partying - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

The night had come, it was our final ‘get together’ of the year. Many of us would part our ways and begin a new chapter of our lives, it was our graduation party and we planned on making it count.

AFROFEST 2010 – LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

Afrofest Starts Soon - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

AFROFEST is a FREE celebration of African music and culture presented by Music Africa and held annually in Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto. This year the festival takes place on the weekend of Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th, the final weekend of Africa’s first World Cup of soccer. Discover Africa in the heart of Toronto!

Baseball Bats

Josh Ungar Writes about Baseball Bats - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Josh Ungar

They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, different colours and builds. Some have hollow tops and others are solid all the way through. But they all have one thing in common, they can easily shatter, leavings batters disappointed and out a decent amount of money.

Finding Your Passion

Chris Temelkos Writes About Passion - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Do you ever feel like you are leading a boring life? Where the highlights of your day include eating, sleeping and working in a dead end job, just to make ends meet. Many of us feel this way because we lack passion and clarity in our lives.

Off the Tip of My Tongue

Chris Temelkos Writes About Languages - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

To me, language is the foundation of a culture. I happen to speak several languages, some better than others; all of which have broadened my horizons and introduced me to a variety of fascinating cultures. I have always had a keen interest in foreign language and culture, as well as a knack for grasping it quickly.

Caribbean Wave Restaurant

Josef Jacobson Writes about Caibbean Wave Restaurant - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Story
Josef Jacobson

Caribbean Wave Restaurant, tucked into the corner of a plaza right off Highway 401, at 875 Milner Ave., is a pleasant little secret.

Goldman Sachs

Billy Courtice Writes about Goldman Sachs - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

BILLY COURTICE

ONLINE STORY-GOLDMAN SACHS 20 April 2010

Despite facing a government civil fraud charge, Goldman Sachs Corp. has received a bit of good news. The bank reported that its first-quarter earnings have nearly doubled to $3.3 billion.

A Journey End

Chris Temelkos Writes about Graduating from Seneca College - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

As the summer approaches, I say goodbye to my days as a Broadcast Journalism student at Seneca College. It seems like yesterday, that I entered the bustling hallways of the college. I can vividly remember the new faces, all staring anxiously in anticipation as a new chapter in their lives began to open. All those new faces are now familiar friends who share the same laughs and tears that we put into our work at Seneca.

Red Wine Makes Me Feel So Fine

Chris Temelkos Writes about the Joys of Red Wine - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Like many, I enjoy a glass of red wine occasionally, but did you know that with every sip we take, we’re reaping a variety of health benefits. That’s right, just like the song says, “Red, red wine you make me feel so fine.” You to, can improve your health by adding a little red wine to your week.