Childhood dreams come true!

When I was little I wanted two very important things: a She-ra sword and Penny's computer from Inspector Gadget. She-ra's sword you ask? Well what little girl doesn't want to be the Princess of Power? And Penny's computer? Well, she basically could do anything and nowadays it would be useful for any Internet based research or FaceBook creeping.

Guess what? My dreams have come true-well half true: the unveiling of the iPad. I had this epiphany the other day that my Penny computer in fact exists!

Based on reading articles and news stories, the reviews upon its release are mixed- its revolutionary with regards to technology (Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenbergbut used his to remotely govern while his flight was cancelled due to the Icelandic volcano) but many are knocking some of the features or lack thereof.

If you want to get your hands on one, and you live in Canada-although it was originally planned to be released in April, the date is now in May-which is almost here!

Halifax for Haiti

Want to help the people of Haiti but don't know how? Or want to help and enjoy a concert surrounded by others wanting to help? Here's the info:

Date
Monday February 8, 2010 at 7:30pm

Location
Halifax Metro Centre

Tickets on sale
starting Tuesday January 19, 2010 at 11am

Ticket Price
All tickets $20 each

Orders subject to an additional $4 per order fee if ordered on-line (proceeds to Halifax for Haiti).

Seating
All seating is general admission.
First come, first seated.

Availability
Tickets available to purchase at:

The Ticket Atlantic Box Office
Charge by phone at (902) 451-1221
the 17 participating Atlantic Superstore outlets
Online - click Buy Tickets button above once onsale
Info
The Halifax for Haiti benefit concert featuring Halifax-based DRUM! and an array of the region’s finest artists is confirmed for the Halifax Metro Centre, Monday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $20 and go on sale at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 19 through www.ticketatlantic.com, at the Ticket Atlantic box office, charge by phone at 451-1221 or at any of the 17 participating Atlantic Superstore outlets. Proceeds from the event will go to the Canadian Red Cross, to support their relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
The event, featuring a solid line-up of East Coast headliners along with a segment from the electrifying music, rhythms and dance of DRUM!, will be produced by Brookes Diamond Productions. “Our DRUM! team wanted to do something to help the people of Haiti in their time of greatest need and the music community jumped in immediately offering their services," said Diamond. "As well, we are so thrilled that our friends in the business community are sponsoring this and local media are jumping on board to help pull this together so quickly.”
“We wanted to lend our support in the best way we know how—with the expertise of our people who make things happen behind the scenes in a facility capable of holding what we very much hope will be a large crowd,” said Scott Ferguson, President & CEO of Trade Centre Limited, the provincial crown corporation that operates the Halifax Metro Centre. “Nova Scotians are known for their huge hearts and generous nature. Now is the time for all of us to join together and show our generosity in support of those who need us so much right now.”

Lineup
Anna Ludlow
Bruce Guthro
Charlie A'Court
Christina Martin
Classified
DRUM!
Joel Plaskett
Lennie Gallant
Linda Carvery
Nova Scotia Mass Choir
Rhapsody Quintet
Scott MacMillan
Sung Ha Shin-Bouey
The Stanfields
Thom Swift
..... more to come

Just Bust a Move!

If anyone of you haven't seen the 'Pink Glove Dance'- really inspiring! Check it out on Youtube! My fav is the older guy- so funny!

And if you want to help support breast cancer research there is something cool happening in our region- The Bust a Move for Breast Health Campaign.

Here's the run-down: The QEII and IWK Foundations invite you to join them for Bust a Move - a groovin', shakin', record-breakin', fundraisin' extravaganza!

Six hours of exercise, world record-setting, hundreds of people raising $1,000 each, special guests (including fitness celebrity Richard Simmons!), and the chance to make a huge impact in the lives of Nova Scotia women are combining to create an event unlike any other.

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, the Halifax Metro Centre will come alive as hundreds of men and women unite in support of world-class breast health services in Nova Scotia. Whether you’ve been touched by breast cancer, are a survivor yourself, have a passion for fitness, love tackling new challenges, or want to be part of a unique experience – this event is for you!

I am sure that you will hear and see lots involving this over the next little while- it's a great way to support people in our community who are making a difference and having fun while doing it!

At the Seam: NSCAD Textiles and Fashion Departments Show and Sale

Sorry if you're not from here but there may be similar cool events happening in your area that you can check out :)


At the Seam: NSCAD Textiles and Fashion Departments Show and Sale
When: Through Dec. 19
Phone: 494-8301
Students at NSCAD continue to show us how easy it is to buy local this holiday season. Tuesday marks the start of the Textiles Department's show and sale, with work by both current students and alumni. Seeds Gallery manager Jennifer Simaitis lists off the goodies. "You can expect woven scarves and blankets, screen-printed tees, handbags, one-of-a-kind garments, wall hangings, pencil cases, badges, great stocking stuffers, and more!" Official opening Monday, December 7 at 6pm. –Holly Gordon
Green Locally owned Seeds Gallery, 1892 Hollis Street, 494-8301

Fur babies

I am a huge lover of pets, animals etc (not spiders etc., important and significant technicality). I currently have a little bunny named Quinn, at home with my parents a Pomeranian-Poodle mix named Sassy and my roomie has a nice big cat named Binks! I also had a beautiful dog named Brier who has long since gone but was a part of our family for years and I miss her!

Anyways! I just want to highlight animals during the holiday season! During the holidays there are lots of charities and non-profits etc. looking for donations. I think an excellent one, that can be affordable and really mean a lot to you, is to donate to a local animal shelter. Lots of shelters even have holiday events for fundraisers such as The Nova Scotia SPCA's Tree of Lights. Here is the description below:

December 11 - 22, 2009
Tree of Lights
This year’s Tree of Lights in support of the Metro Shelter will be held during regular mall hours at Halifax Shopping Centre from December 11-22 and December 16-22 at Sunnyside Mall. This is a wonderful way to honour your pet, in a pet’s memory or an animal currently at the Metro Shelter. For $5, you can customize a decoration for the tree and turn on a light. There is also a wonderful assortment of merchandise for sale just in time for Christmas! Once again, we e will require a great number of volunteers. Visit our on-line sign up sheet to register for shifts.

How amazing is that event? If you don't have a lot of money, volunteering your time can also be a great way to help our furry friends during the holiday season! Check out your local animal shelter for local events, or even give them a shout and see if there are any specific items that they need that could be affordable to you! Sometimes it can be as simple as paper towel or other affordable products.

Please note I'm not undermining the importance of other charities etc. for families- help those two but don't forget about our furry friends :)

Special showing of the Polar Express

On Saturday, December 12th at 10 a.m., Empire Theatres in Bayers Lake will be showing the Polar Express in support of the IWK. This special showing is part of Empire Theatres’ third annual Holiday Charity Screenings program. Admission to the movie is free with a donation to the IWK.

Encourage your family and friends to get in the festive spirit by enjoying this great holiday film in support of a great cause!

The Atlantic Eco-Expo

Ever wanted to test drive a segway? What about check out the hype on new energy efficient vehicles? Well this weekend is your chance!

Enter, Atlantic Eco-Expo. Self described as being "designed to increase awareness of green products and services, so that consumers can make educated decisions about sustainable living."

There is an eco fashion show on Saturday, musical performances,a silent auction!
there's yoga, a kid's corner, a business panelist discussion “Can going green be profitable?”and on Sunday they have Green cuisine- yum-o!

The expo is encouraging people to use the transit system and also share-a-ride program- which is really cool. you can take bus number 6 from Mumford Terminal!

It is at Exhibition Park in Halifax, this weekend November 21-22. tickets are only $5 a person, OR if you bring in a used cell phone you can get in for free!! If you are sans old cell phone (come on, dig out your parents old Zack Morris-esque phone), then you can purchase your tickets online for an eco-friendly paperless way and simply have your name on an attendees list when you get there!

It's a great way to explore products, tools, companies and options available to Atlantic Canadians so see you there :)

The Art of Advertising

So in the past few months I have found myself a new morning routine: watching Breakfast Television while I get ready. Previously I've got the odd episode, if I was up early enough (usually highly unlikely).

I find the program quite enjoyable- cute stories, getting to see groups and places I've never heard about in my own community and some splash of local news (huge sidenote: what is with all the homicides recently across the Maritimes? Have people got nothing better to do!?).

I love Cyril, I love Jason and Maria and I can sometimes tolerate the lady who does the news- sometimes I think she forgets she is acutally on the air and thinks she is just sitting aorund with friends having a chat! Although I do have to give her serious probs as last weekend she got a Snuggie for her birthday and brought it to the show to share with everyone. Her coolness factor went up 5 points.

Anywho, today I saw that they had a really cool exhibit currently at the Dartmouth Heritage Museum: The Art of Advertising: Flirting with Fads and Fashions. It is on now until January 23, 2010.Here is the address:

Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society
26 Newcastle Street
Dartmouth, N.S.
B2Y 3M5
Google map


The Coast describes it as an invitation to take "an incredible journey of more than 50 years of visual communication".

Neat! So I'd like to check it out and hopefully some of you will too :)