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2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

19,000 people fit into the new Barclays Center to see Jay-Z perform. This blog was viewed about 69,000 times in 2012. If it were a concert at the Barclays Center, it would take about 4 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.

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Boxing Week Specials‏

Enjoy Long & McQuade’s Boxing Week Bargains!‏

Looking to spend that Long & McQuade gift card you received this season? Want to pick up a new piece of gear for the new year?

From December 26th* to 31st, enjoy great savings on select guitars, basses, synthesizers, microphones, drumsets, accessories and more!  (*27th in the Maritimes and in Montreal.)

And until December 31st, don’t pay for 90 days! Put 0 down, make 0 payments and pay 0 interest for 90 days on everything in the store. See store for details. In-store offer only.

And don’t forget – We Rent What You Need for New Year’s!
We have what you need to get your New Year’s party started! Whether, it’s a pro PA system for a club, a digital piano for your private get-together, or a second guitar for your December 31st gig, we rent what you need for New Year’s. Ask about our daily, weekly and monthly rental rates, or check out our rates online.

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Online Course Developed by Award Winning Lawyer Douglas Noll is Approved for California Continuing Education Credits for Lawyers

Negotiation Mastery for the Legal Pro is now approved for California MCLE credits. Master negotiator Douglas Noll developed this comprehensive online course teaching negotiation skills for young lawyers.

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Douglas E. Noll Professional Mediator

Negotiation Mastery for the Legal Pro teaches Lawyers what They Don’t learn in Law School: Negotiation Skills

(PRWEB) December 19, 2012

Los Angeles…….Douglas Noll, master negotiator, award winning lawyer and adjunct professor of law announces the Negotiation Mastery for the Legal Pro online course for lawyers is now approved for California MCLE credits. “After years as a trial lawyer, and achieving expertise in negotiation skills and strategy, I created a comprehensive course that combines years of practical knowledge through this negotiation skills course for lawyers. Colleagues who review this course agree that there is nothing like it in the marketplace, and teaches critical skills that are unmet in law school and on the job training,” Noll explains. From engaged self-reflection to conducting risk analysis with the latest and most sophisticated negotiation modeling software, Noll’s course instructs lawyers on what it takes to become a masterful negotiator. “Negotiation is not part of the core law curriculum, and the skill set required for effective legal negotiation is generally disdained by academia. Thus, young attorneys are not prepared for the most important skill in lawyering: negotiating on behalf of clients,” Noll says.

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God Bless Your Christmas!

Happy Holidays No Matter What God You Believe You In!

Business Robbery Alert‏

Business Robbery Alert 42 Division would like to advise all our subscribers, especially our Business Community that there were two similar robberies over the past weekend where the robbers waited outside the business establishment at the end of the work day for the employee carrying what appeared to be a money bag and robbed them. Please be reminded to remain vigilant in regards to your business location. Take a look outside often and if you see anything at all suspicious such as vehicles parked nearby with or without occupants or individuals hanging out or looking out of place in the area to please call the police immediately at 416 808-2222. If a crime is in progress or about to happen call 911. When carrying cash do not make it obvious, conceal it in a knapsack or other carrier. If possible do several money drops during the shift so as not to have the cash with you when leaving after work. Continue to monitor your surroundings until you are safely leaving in your vehicle and leaving the location. Please have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season. Gary Gomez Police Constable # 6528 42 Division Crime Prevention Toronto Police Service 416 808-4220 gary.gomez@torontopolice.on.ca

Happy Holidays From Sister Mentors!

CRTC increases the diversity of voices in the Montreal market

OTTAWA-GATINEAU — Today, the Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved a new multilingual
television station to be called International Channel/Canal International
(ICI). The CRTC also approved an application by Rogers to acquire CJNT, an
ethnic television station, and authorized it to convert the station to an
English-language station.  

For the last-minute gifters in the crowd‏

There is still time to help kids with disabilities this holiday season‏

Dear Friend of Holland Bloorview,   With December 31st quickly approaching, this is a little note letting you know that if you were intending on making a gift before the end of this calendar year, there’s still time.   You can easily donate online – simply click here before the end of the year and your 2012 tax receipt will be automatically issued.   If you are sending in your donation by mail, please ensure the envelope is postmarked by December 31st to receive a 2012 tax receipt.  You can also call our Foundation phone line at 416-424-3809.   Season’s Greetings and all the best for a wonderful new year!   Holland Bloorview Foundation

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CRTC to examine future of 911 services in Canada

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, December 17, 2012 — Today, the Canadian Radio-television
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that it will examine
the future of 911 services in Canada. To prepare for the formal review in
2014-2015, the CRTC has appointed National Commissioner Tim Denton as an
Inquiry Officer and invites Canadians to share their views on how 911
services could be improved. Mr. Denton will report his findings to the
CRTC by the end of May 2013. 

CRTC Decisions and Regulatory Policies‏

CRTC Decisions and Regulatory Policies for the week of 17 to 21 December
2012
 
The CRTC plans to issue the following decisions and/or regulatory policies
in the coming week. This list may not be complete and is subject to change
without notice.
 
Broadcasting Decision: 

Pictures From the How To Talk To Crazy People Book Launch…Without Any Books – Book Now Available Through Lulu.com

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DesRosiers Automotive Reports – December Observations‏

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Spark someone’s adventures‏

Happy Holidays from AFCY‏

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Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
416 929 9314
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REMINDER! Today Looking for that special gift for the holidays?E’clectick Pop Up Shop @ Accents Bookstore, Dec 15/2012@1:00pm-6:00pm.‏

Looking for that special gift for the holidays? Or just want to check out what your local artisans and entrepreneurs are doing?

 

Accents Bookstore on Eglinton Av W (@Dufferin) is having a Pop Up Shop on Saturday, December 15th from 1-6pm. The Pop Up Shop will feature art, books, fashion, beauty products and more highlighting the work of diasporic African, Latin, and Caribbean people .

PLEASE remember to invite your friends, fans, clients and customers to the event. Post on your facebook page, social media, blog, twitter etc. The Facebook link is provided below. 

http://www.facebook.com/events/452277591496604/

You’re Invited! FASHION CARES Book Launch Friday December 14 : 7-10pm‏

FASHION CARES 25-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE BOOK LAUNCH     Come and celebrate 25 Years of Fashion Cares with the launch of this retrospective, limited edition book.  All proceeds will benefit The AIDS Committee of Toronto and The Elton John AIDS Foundation. Hosted by Phillip Ing, Jennifer Halchuk, and Richard Lyle.

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Book Review: Extract: The Pipeline Wars Vol. 1: Enbridge

Written by: Carrie Saxifrage, Tzeporah Berman, Alexis Stoymenoff, Jenny Uechi, David P. Ball, and Beth Hong. Photography by Andrew S. Wright.

Edited by: Linda Solomon

Fram Dinshaw

 

As we approach the end of 2012 Planet Earth is a condemned prisoner, sentenced to death and strapped into an electric chair, gasping its last, terrified breath as it awaits a final throw of the switch to burn it alive.

 

The execution switch is none other than oil sands development, which companies like Enbridge want to export to markets in Asia by building pipelines through B.C. to tanker terminals, from where oil can be shipped to markets in China and other countries.

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T’is the Season to Care

Canadians Encouraged to Take the Caregiving Challenge,

Demonstrate Which City is Most Caring Community in Canada

 

December 10, 2012 –  T’is the season to care, so why not do something nice for a caregiver in your life – and tell the rest of Canada about it?  The Canadian city with the most residents who share their do-good stories will be deemed the most caring community in Canada.

CRTC Decisions and Regulatory Policies for the week of 10 to 14 December 2012

The CRTC plans to issue the following decisions and/or regulatory policies
in the coming week. This list may not be complete and is subject to change
without notice.
 
Broadcasting Decision:
 
Application by OUTtv Network Inc.
https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/instances-proceedings/Default-Defaut.aspx?S=C&PA=B&PT=PT1&PST=A&Lang=eng
alleging that TELUS Communications Company has subjected it to an undue
disadvantage or has given other programming services an undue preference 
 
Telecom Decision:
 
Revocation of basic international telecommunications services licences

CRTC invites Canadians to comment on northern telecommunications services

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, December 6, 2012 — Today, the Canadian Radio-television
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched a public consultation on
the telecommunications services that Northwestel provides to northern
Canadians. Following this consultation, a public hearing will be held on
June 17, 2013, in Inuvik, Northwest Territories and June 19, 2013, in
Whitehorse, Yukon. 

[TPS] – 9-1-1 poster and video campaign winners announced‏

Toronto Police Service News Release

9-1-1 poster and video campaign winners announced

Monday, December 10, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Communications Services
416-808-8899

Over 2,000,000 calls, both 9-1-1 and non-emergency 416-808-2222 calls, were placed to the Communications Call Centre in Toronto in 2011. That is a 7% increase in call volume since 2010. Of the over 2,000,000 calls made, 227,000 were placed to 9-1-1 directly.

Canadians Dominate Elimination Round and Skate Into the Finals at The Falls

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Dec. 1, 2012 /CNW/ – Oblivious to the freezing winds and driving snow, a total of 19 Canadians earned spots in the finals of the 2013 Ice Cross Downhill World Championship by taking first or second place in the Elimination Round, and will be joined by eight Canuck aces who already qualified for the finals with the 32 fastest times in today’s International Shoot-Out.  Competitors from around the world advanced today in the first Elimination Round of the season to the 64-man finals on Saturday, December 1, for the eagerly awaited season opener on a steep track overlooking iconic Niagara Falls.

Tiesto and (RED) set the world alight as fans around the globe DANCE (RED), SAVE LIVES

Global dance community mobilized for the very first time via livestream to join the fight against AIDS

 

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 1, 2012 /CNW/ – International DJ and dance music pioneer, Tiesto, together with (RED) and some of the world’s biggest dance artists, tonight celebrated World AIDS Day with a truly unique one-off music event. Playing exclusive sets live-streamed from the Stereosonic Music Festival in Melbourne via YouTube, the event saw the global dance community loudly join the fight for an AIDS FREE GENERATION by 2015. Alongside DJs including Avicii, Laidback Luke, Calvin Harris, Martin Solveig and many more, Tiesto played to a capacity crowd as he celebrated his exclusive compilation album, DANCE (RED), SAVE LIVES, rocketing to No.1 in iTunes dance charts around the world.

Target Kicks Off Cross-Canada Road Trip by Bringing Classic Holiday Tales to Life in Halifax

Gordon Pinsent reads holiday classics at Dalhousie University Club on November 30th to kick off the Target Road Trip. (CNW Group/Target Canada)

HALIFAX, Dec. 1, 2012 /CNW/ – Gordon Pinsent reads holiday classics at Dalhousie University Club on November 30th to kick off the Target Road Trip.

Image with caption: “Gordon Pinsent reads holiday classics at Dalhousie University Club on November 30th to kick off the Target Road Trip. (CNW Group/Target Canada)”. Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121201_C5394_PHOTO_EN_21448.jpg

SOURCE: Target Canada

Scotiabank Recognizes World AIDS Day

TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2012 /CNW/ – As Canada’s most international bank, Scotiabank today recognized World AIDS Day as part of its commitment to raise awareness about a disease affecting men, women and children across Canada and around the world.

“Scotiabank has been a longstanding and active participant in efforts to support people affected by HIV/AIDS and raise awareness about this terrible disease,” said Kaz Flinn, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Scotiabank. “I am proud of the contribution that Scotiabankers in Canada have made this year to AIDS service organizations across the country through the Scotiabank Bright Future philanthropic program.”

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Microsoft Makes US$75 Million Commitment to Unite With Global NGOs and Tackle Education Inequalities

Recipients of 2012 Global Forum Educator Awards announced.

 

PRAGUE, Dec. 1, 2012 /CNW/ – Microsoft Corp. today marked the close of its Partners in Learning Global Forum 2012 by announcing an investment of up to US$75 million to bring digital access to youth and educators in developing nations. The commitment was sealed by signing memorandums of understanding with six global humanitarian organizations. Along with the US$250 million, five-year renewal of the flagship Microsoft Partners in Learning program, the company has further strengthened its commitment to bring holistic transformation of education systems around the world through digital access to youth and capacity building for educators.

CRTC Decisions and Regulatory Policies for the week of 3 to 7 December 2012

The CRTC plans to issue the following decisions and/or regulatory policies
in the coming week. This list may not be complete and is subject to change
without notice. 

CanUgan News

Dear friends and supporters,

 

I am pleased to attach the latest issue of our newsletter, CanUgan News. In this issue, you will find information about CanUgan’s activities and events, including our collaborative project involving four students from Carleton University, vocational training of persons with disabilities in Kasese, our 2012 Annual Review, and an early note about our upcoming brunch in April.  

CRTC addresses telephone number shortage in Ontario and Alberta

OTTAWA-GATINEAU, November 29, 2012 — Today, the Canadian Radio-television
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) began a process to address a
predicted telephone number shortage in southern Ontario and all regions of
Alberta.  

A Celebration of Curls [Natural Hair and Eco Beauty Event Toronto]‏

CRTC Decisions and Regulatory Policies for the week of 26 to 30 November 2012

The CRTC plans to issue the following decisions and/or regulatory policies
in the coming week. This list may not be complete and is subject to change
without notice. 

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Project to prevent and reduce violence in post secondary communities receives federal funding

Seneca College and Yellow Brick House partner to identify and address issues

Toronto, November 14, 2012 – “Engaging Young People to Prevent Violence Against Women on Post Secondary campuses,” a joint project between Seneca College and Yellow Brick House, will receive a $200,000 grant from Status of Women Canada, Joe Daniel, Member of Parliament for Don Valley East announced today.

CRTC Decisions and Regulatory Policies for the week of 19 to 23 November 2012

The CRTC plans to issue the following decisions and/or regulatory policies
in the coming week. This list may not be complete and is subject to change
without notice. 

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