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Katie and Marc
In Beauty, Creative Writing, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Pets, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on November 3, 2009 at 06:45Canadian Diabetes Association Events
In Contact Information, Culture, Disability, Education, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on October 31, 2009 at 07:11
Mark your calendar for our November events!
1. ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN SYMPOSIUM: On Diabetes and Heart Health
Sunday, November 8, 2009
2. TORONTO DIABETES EXPO
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
See below for details.
Proposal to University Health Network
In Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Music, Opinion, Technology, Video Work, Writing (all kinds) on October 24, 2009 at 17:45
Donna Kakonge Writes About the Plans She Has For an Upcoming Documentary - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
First of all I would like to thank the selection committee for taking the time to review my application. I would also like to thank those people who made the UHN documentary at the Toronto General Hospital Psychiatric ward possible.
Airport Flirt – Excerpt from Do Not Know
In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 23, 2009 at 02:54
Do Not Know is One of Donna Kakonge's 31 books - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
It took an old man to touch my young breast to wake me up. I did not hear him come up to me as I sat in a plastic waiting chair because my Walkman blasted “Keep on Moving” from my Soul II Soul CD. I was in concourse E of Miami’s airport, waiting for my flight to Barbados. I was coming from Montreal in the February winter wonderland and did not know how to dress. I wore a beige cotton knit ensemble with my black winter jacket curled over my arm. I was also wearing the burgundy slightly padded bra I got for Christmas from my sister. The old man had touched more foam than flesh.
Wife Abuse (Excerpt from School Works and Other Essays)
In Culture, Disability, Education, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 22, 2009 at 05:12
Donna Kakonge Writes About Wife Abuse in School Works and Other Essays - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
Wife Abuses: Past, Present and Future
Any crime that happens in the home is easy to conceal from the outside world. Wife abuse is a dilemma surveyed in conservative numbers. It a more common crime in the home than society is willing to admit. But, what is wife abuse? Why does wife abuse exist? Will wife abuse exist in the future? What would it take to stop wife abuse? The answers to the above questions will be explored with a focus on a prediction of wife abuse’s future. The prediction is that there will be an increase in reported cases in 2001. (This was originally written in 1991).
New! Dropouts Published
In Business, Creative Writing, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Religion, Writing (all kinds), book reviews on October 12, 2009 at 20:25
Donna Kakonge Just Published the Book Dropouts on Sale Now - Photo Courtesy of Dreamtimes.com
Fiction and journalism stories about the mind is hot off the presses. You can buy for today only with a 14.92 per cent discount at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged. Just enter the code PINTA. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Lack of protection for H1N1 vaccine nothing new in Canada
In Culture, Disability, Education, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds) on September 27, 2009 at 04:13
Rachel Muenz Writes About the Financial Situation Behind H1N1 - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
Concern over the H1N1 vaccine is growing and Canada still doesn’t have effective legal protection for people if getting the shot results in injury.
How safe is the H1N1 vaccine?
In Disability, Education, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds) on September 8, 2009 at 18:16
Rachel Muenz Writes About the New H1N1 Vaccine - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
A friend of my family, who is a nurse, and her colleagues have always refused to get flu shots. When their hospital tried to make the shots mandatory for all staff, they went to the union to put a stop to that plan.
They certainly won’t be getting the H1N1 vaccine when it arrives this fall.
Wii’s impact on mental health growing
In Culture, Disability, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds) on September 3, 2009 at 16:55
Rachel Muenz Writes About Video Games Affect on Mental Health - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
It wouldn’t be surprising if the Nintendo Wii became an integral part of mental health therapies in the future.
Though Wii is mostly being used for physical rehabilitation and fitness in hospitals and nursing homes, it also seems to be gaining a place in the mental health field as well.
Adoption
In Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds) on September 1, 2009 at 00:09
Cori's Newly Acquired Cell Phone Tells Quite a Story - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
One afternoon Cori found a token and stayed on for the whole route pressed to the back with her nose against the glass, watching the city leak out behind the red and white canister of people. Someone had opened a window at the front of the streetcar and the air chilled her throat all the way down to her stomach.
Two New Books Published
In Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Music, Opinion, Religion, Sports, Technology, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on August 23, 2009 at 05:58
Donna Kakonge Has Two New Books Published - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
The first book is My Mind Book which features an example of creating a book that will be inspiring and bring the things you want into your life. It is based on the law of attraction, as well as inspired by Mind Movies that were sent to me.
The second book is called Stories in Red and Yellow: Digging Up Work Done in Yesteryear. This is a literary collection of non-fiction and fiction work.
Both can be bought, as well as other books at: http://stores.lulu.com/kakonged.
Abandon
In Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Health, Living, Media Writing, Religion, Writing (all kinds) on August 10, 2009 at 05:21
Struggling Schizoprenic Mother Tries to Make it on Her Own - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert.com
By Rachel Muenz
Uneven rows of umbrellas bobbed towards her. Their metal frames frightened her to the edge of the sidewalk and then back into the alley against the cold dumpster. The thin spokes reminded her too much of wing bones. Her fingers dug at the air around her knees. She looked down and jumped, shocked to find nothing there.
Listen`in (Defunct Proposal to the CBC) – Selections from Upcoming Book Stories in Red and Yellow
In Business, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Living, Media Writing, Video Work, Writing (all kinds) on July 25, 2009 at 05:40
Paul da Silva and Donna Kakonge Worked on a Creative Concept Called Listen'in - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert
A proposal for a thirteen part series exploring issues of race,
culture, and identity. The series will provide a forum for discussions on these topical issues through a Documentary approach as well as through discussions in an informal, and relaxed setting amongst people who are both well informed and passionate about these issues. The setting could be in a community, a cultural setting.
It’s A Great Deal
In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Radio Podcasts, Religion, Restaurant Reviews, Technology, Video Work, Writing (all kinds), book reviews, travel on July 7, 2009 at 09:57
This is the Cover Art for the Book The Write Heart - Photo From Dreamstime.com
Can you imagine that I am offering free life coaching on any of your life’s challenges for the low, low cost of one book sale from you? Yes – this is not a gimmick – it is true.
We can do the life coaching through email if you are long distance, or we could do it over the phone if you are local. We can also use such services as MSN and Yahoo Messenger if you prefer a more instant approach to the life coaching. I look forward to hearing from you. Make your dreams come true!
Simply People Festival to Celebrate Disabilities
In Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Music, Writing (all kinds) on July 3, 2009 at 07:07
The Simply People Festival is Happening on July 21st - Photo Courtesy of Morguefile.com
Simply people was formed about five years ago after forming CANWAPPS. CANWAPPS stands for Canada-wide Accessibility for Post-secondary Students. This is a national non-profit organization that is geared towards increasing accessibility and inclusion for post-secondary students with disabilities.
Universal Design is for Everyone
In Disability, Writing (all kinds) on June 12, 2009 at 17:34Michael Lam, who did his undergraduate degree in engineering at McMaster University, is doing his master’s degree at the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice. This school is also affiliated with McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His thesis is focusing on product design for people with disabilities.
Is Fibromyalgia a Vitamin D Deficiency Syndrome?
In Disability, Health, Writing (all kinds) on June 11, 2009 at 05:19By Kathy Tapley-Milton
Is Fibromyalgia a Vitamin D Deficiency Syndrome?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. Fibromyalgia is more common in women than in men. Previously, fibromyalgia was known by other names such as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias.
Studies on vitamin D continue to show a direct association with chronic pain, poor immune function, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. These symptoms are all associated with fibromyalgia.
Not Just the Baby Blues (Originally Published in Today’s Canadian Black Woman)
In Disability, Health, Writing (all kinds) on May 30, 2009 at 07:50When Halima Ali, an immigrant from Somalia living in Toronto’s west end, was 20 she decided that she wanted to get married and have a baby.
Dealing With Students That Have Disabilities
In Disability, Education, Health, Writing (all kinds) on February 28, 2009 at 23:17Some professors find dealing with students that have disabilities difficult, however, I have found that many times they are students that excel extremely well in the classroom:
Simply People Event on Tuesday, July 22nd
In Culture, Disability, Education, Events, Living, Writing (all kinds) on July 21, 2008 at 13:065th Annual Disability Pride Celebration in Toronto
TORONTO — To mark the 5th annual disability pride celebration in Toronto,
Simply People: Celebrating Our Lives & Identities, hundreds will gather at
Nathan Phillips Square on July 22 from 5:30PM to 9:00PM. This free outdoor
event is open for all to attend (rain or shine) and the guest speakers will
include the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
Toronto Mayor David Miller and Toronto City Councillor Adrian Heaps.
David C. Onley Coming to Disability Pride Celebration
In Disability, Events, Writing (all kinds) on July 16, 2008 at 23:195th Annual Disability Pride Celebration in Toronto
TORONTO — To mark the 5th annual disability pride celebration in Toronto,
Simply People: Celebrating Our Lives & Identities, hundreds will gather at
Nathan Phillips Square on July 22 from 5:30PM to 9:00PM. This free outdoor
event is open for all to attend (rain or shine) and the guest speakers will
include the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
Toronto Mayor David Miller and Toronto City Councillor Adrian Heaps.
Simply People at Nathan Phillips Square
In Disability, Events, Writing (all kinds) on July 12, 2008 at 12:15July 11, 2008
Hundreds to gather at Nathan Phillips Square on July 22nd at the 5th annual disability pride celebration in Toronto
TORONTO—To mark the 5th annual disability pride celebration in Toronto, Simply People: Celebrating Our Lives & Identities, hundreds will gather at Nathan Phillips Square on July 22 from 5:30PM to 9:00PM. This free outdoor event is open for all to attend (rain or shine) and the keynote speakers will include Toronto’s Mayor David Miller and Toronto City Councillor Adrian Heaps.
