It doesnt matter, really, because Canadas new Copyright Act made both satire and parody exceptions to infringement. Although I continue to have serious reservations about the new law, it seems that the Canadian Mint doesnt realize it can no longer threaten copyright infringement to censor these forms of free speech. Ariel Katz reports on the [] read more »
The curious moniker of shadow pop is (Unlike many more recent genre describing verbs) extremely effective. Indeed, you can hear the cold landscapes of Terror Bird's native Canada in the music here and it’s that foreboding enchantment that vibes the most over the course of the album. The synth and key melodies are simple yet imbued with a plaintive beauty that lets the often bittersweet lyrics come out like they were meant to. The monochrome album jacket sets the tone and with tracks such as the early-ni... read more »
When I popped into the mall this morning I discovered today is Random Act of Kindness Day. The Mall is really behind the idea, maybe because it ties in with the good cheer of the approaching festive season The poster lists a bunch of corporate sponsors, and the places you can get Random Act of [...] read more »
Just Started Watching Arrow tonight; you can watch it too @ http://www.ctv.ca/Arrow.aspx if you like. Arrow (Ep. 102) Honor Thy Father Oliver learns that Laurel is prosecuting a man associated with his father; Moira and Walter ask Oliver to take over the company. Arrow (Ep. 101) Pilot *Premiere* Oliver Queen returns home [...] read more »
What: Starfield Live in Cebu When: September 18, 2012 7:00 PM Where: 3/F J Centre Mall Convention Hall (A.S Fortuna, Bakilid Mandaue City) Ticket Prices: 500 pesos (w/ meet and greet) 300 pesos 150 pesos Ticket Sellers: SM Ticket Booths, Participating churches (Victory) Go to: Beccamusic.com for more information Starfield will also be sharing their [...] read more »
In Gratitude This is gratitude for all the moments 48,090 folks have stopped by, taken a moment and shared their day. To a housebound senior this is a wonderful gift. You, the readers, the contributors, guest authors, You are the reason I celebrate. Poetry is the way that I celebrate life. It is my [...] read more »
Alain Pernot's unique musical style needs no futher proof of existence. As a live musician he has toured Canada, France, China and Belgium. As a studio musician he has worked on numerous recordings as a producer, songwriter or performer, including, full production his critically acclaimed debut CD 'Between Time and Space'. He's also responsible for creating the audio landscape for many of Quebec's and International's finest TV and film productions, such as the composing for 'Discovery Channel' and 'La Ga... read more »
Nora interviewed CIPPICs David Fewer on her CBC Spark program, and one of the points that they discuss is the worry that TPMs (digital locks/DRM) will stop Canadians from doing what we what we would ordinarily be allowed to do under fair dealing. But it is more than that. Fair dealing is only part of [...] read more »
When I attended a few days of Byron Sonnes preliminary hearing last year I met his parents and a few of his friends. But not Byron, since he had been denied bail and was in still in custody. I only saw him ushered in and out of the court room in handcuffs. And it was clearly [...] read more »
