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PLA Conference Sessions

Can't make it to PLA?  Well at least you can check out the session handouts. 

Posted 26 March 2010 § Library ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

This Is Embarrassing

I've been writing stories since I was a kid.I specialized in creative writing while doing my BA – English.I worked for five years in Saskatchewan's publishing industry.I worked for three and a half years in Alberta's writing industry.I organized and participated in writing retreats, writing groups and workshops.I served on the board of the Saskatchewan […]

Posted 24 March 2010 § Library § Shea § Work ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

Music Monday – "Everything moves real slow when it's forty below"

Stolen from my Facebook status update last night: “Congrats on joining the rest of the developed world, USA!  Now you just need to get rid of the death penalty and implement the metric system!”The American Dream is a big deal south of the 49th but I think they've got a good start on the Canadian […]

Posted 22 March 2010 § MusicMonday § Politics § United States § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,

Jaime Garcia for Regina – Coronation Park

As I mentioned recently on this blog, there is currently a nomination race happening to determine the NDP candidate in the provincial riding of Regina – Coronation Park, a riding which happens to be my home constituency.   There are four announced candidates:  Jaime Garcia – a labour activist who grew up in Coronation Park, […]

Posted 22 March 2010 § Politics § Saskatchewan ‡ Comments (0) °

Saturday Snap – Pace Sings The Alphabet Song (Some of It Anyhow)

I think the secret is to avoid watching YouTube videos of other two year olds who are reciting Shakespeare and playing piano…

Posted 20 March 2010 § Pace § SaturdaySnap § Video ‡ Comments (0) °

Friday Fun Link – "Happy New Year Luie!" (March 19, 2010)

I was going to save this for Music Monday but it's too good to not share right away.  As one YouTube commenter observes, is this like looking at the roots of the delta slide blues guitar style?(via MetaFilter)

Posted 20 March 2010 § FridayFunLink § MusicMonday § PopCulture § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged:

The Future of Publishing

Make sure you watch to the end…

Posted 19 March 2010 § Internet § PopCulture § Video ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , ,

I Feel Like A Heineken For Some Reason…

This clip isn't technically related to St. Paddy's Day but it is a pretty cool little promotional stunt from a company that makes “green” beer so close enough, right? 

Posted 18 March 2010 § Humour § Meme § Sports ‡ Comments (0) °

Music Monday (Okay, Tuesday) – "I like to chug it so it feels really danceable"

Q TV from CBC Radio has a new (?) series where they get their guests to explain how to play one of their hits.  Here's Hawksley Workman being entertaining as always in explaining how to play “Safe & Sound”:

Posted 16 March 2010 § MusicMonday § Video ‡ Comments (0) °

Federal Government Cuts Funding For Public Internet Access

[Edit: As pointed out in the comments to this post and a Globe & Mail follow-up, they backed down on this announcement within a day.] The Harper Conservatives are quietly cutting funding for any organization within 25 km of a public library that offers public Internet access via the long-standing Community Access Program.  This could […]

Posted 16 March 2010 § Internet § Library § Politics ‡ Comments (0) °