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Cambrian House gets the axe

So much for the wisdom of crowds. Techcrunch (and Mark Evans) are reporting that Calgary crowdsourcing up-start Cambrian House days are numbered. Apparently VC Spencer Trask passed on making an investment in Cambrian but instead has picked up their assets cheap - fire sale cheap. Techcrunch’s…

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links for 2008-05-13

Black is finally in fashion at Vogue - News, Fashion - The Independent It’s an open secret in the fashion industry: black models rarely get jobs on catwalks, in magazines and on billboards. According to executives, they do not inspire women to spend money. (tags: fashion+news models racism…

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Indians Asdrubal Cabrera Unassisted Triple Play

Asdrubal Cabrera pulled off an unassisted triple play Monday night in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. We’ll add a video of the unassisted triple play to this entry once it becomes available. Lyle Overbay hit a liner for Toronto but Cabrera made a diving catch. Cabrera stood up, stepped…

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one more week…

Plans for tomorrow include: Revise conference paper Write panel proposal for big international medieval conference, due on Thursday Write paper proposal for less big medieval conference at the Centre for Medieval Studies here at U of T, due on Thursday as well Wednesday I share my experiences…

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Blue Jays and Indians split double header

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians split their double header today.  Both games were by the score of 3-0 as well. In the first game each team only had five hits as it was a pitchers duel between Fausto Carmona and A.J. Burnett.  Burnett didn’t get any run support and took the loss…

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fashion week semaine de mode

I just got an invitation to Ottawa Fashion Week! Its sponsored by CIMA. I hope I have time to go, since any excuse to go to Ottawa is a good one - there are a lot of good friends and good restaurants there, but I have no idea if they have good fashion. They do have at least two fashion bloggers…

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Mc Tonz of Onez

Mc Tonz of Onez Monday, May 12th, 2008 Toronto, Ontario 2008 Posted in Photography, Toronto

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Toronto: Part 2

We weren’t up early on Saturday morning. No, all that beer made us a bit…sluggish…the next morning. So, we got a late start on our trek to the eastern parts of Toronto. We took the Queen streetcar and got off in Leslieville for brunch and the continuation of our yarn crawl. I don’t…

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The Challenges of Eating Locally

We’ve been eating locally (mostly) since the beginning of the year.  Being from Toronto, we are lucky to have numerous year-round farmers’ markets.  A quick search on our resource page shows 19 local food suppliers within 10 km from my house.  And yet, I find it difficult to maintain this…

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I Think I'm Turning On The Japanese

Sexual Practices of the Japanese opens with actresses Manami Hara and Maiko Bae Yamamoto entering the stage as giggling schoolgirls, their pink kimonos open to reveal their wet dream school uniforms. They come right out to the audience and begin an informal survey based around the question…

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Fausto Carmona Works Around Free Passes

Cleveland Indians right-hander Fausto Carmona is overcoming surprising control lapses to find success in his second season as a starter. Carmona threw a five-hit shutout and walked four in the first game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night, running his personal…

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Lakeland Center Revival

This should be called the Lakeland Center Revival! Why? Because for the next 14 days the Florida Revival and Healing Outpouring will be rooted at the Lakeland Center again. The time at the Lakeland Linder Airport was amazing, and the photos will be coming soon on how powerful it was! (For now,…

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The last few days in Toronto

It’s spring at last, even in Toronto… … Yorkville is not too crowded on a weekday afternoon, but weekends are a different story… … and if you’re at the right place on Bloor Street at the right time, you might see Aimee Mann playing a live show for free. It’s been a good…

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James Pants ‘Welcome’ Album Release Party

James Pants ‘Welcome’ Album Release Party Stones Throw Records & 92BPM present JAMES PANTS - WELCOME Release Party - Toronto Edition. Thursday May 22nd 2008 @ Stone Lounge (below Revival) - 783 College St (@ Shaw) Free Admission brought to you by Stones Throw, Koch Records, My…

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Basement Apartment for Rent. Immediate Occupancy. Utilities inc. ( Toronto ) $750.00

Bright, cozy and modern basement with high ceilings. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, full-size kitchen with living room. Utilities included. Newly renovated, large open-concept living area in a good neighbourh Read the full listing details here

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Yonge & St. Clair Bachelor Apartment ( Toronto ) $650.00

Looking for a great location at a great price? We’ve got just the thing – a charming bachelor apartment just right for a young single or student looking for their first apartment. The unit comes Read the full listing details here

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2brd, 2bth fully furnished luxury condo for rent ( Toronto ) $2,200.00

2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 parking spots Most luxurious facilities of any condo in the city - pool, gym, squash courts, basketball, tennis courts right next to marina Read the full listing details here

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Basement Apt for rent;Private Suite with Bathroom and Kitchen ( Toronto ) $700.00

Magnificent And Spacious Secondary Suite is situated on a quiet street close to Coxwell and O’Conner in East York. It is a few steps to bus, shopping plaza, highways, parks, school and near all am Read the full listing details here

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Basement Bachelor, A Suite with private Bathroom and Kitchen ( Toronto ) $650.00

This lovely and private bachelor suite is situated on a quiet street at Yonge and 16th in Richmond Hill. Inside this suite you will discover warm ceramic flooring, a full kitchen with Read the full listing details here

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Subaru Sexy Carwash

Sexy sumo carwash commercial featuring music by Electric Six. Japanese SUVs just got a little sexier. Agency: DDB, Toronto

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Construction restricts passenger access at Danforth GO Station

Yesterday, Sunday, **May 11**, until Thursday, **May 15**, [GO Transit](http://www.gotransit.ca/PUBLICROOT/en/Def ault.aspx) started a project to improve the station platform at Danforth GO Station. The construction will restrict passengers' access to and from train cars on the 09 **Lakeshore…

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Crystal Castles All Night Long

After months of winter darkness I finally received the Crystal Castles album in the mail. It had all the electronic madness that I’ve come to expect from the tracks available online, plus a few that I haven’t heard yet. One of my favorite tracks off the album is Untrust Us. So spooky, so…

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Maple Leaf detour ends tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday, **May 13**, [TTC](http://www.ttc.ca/) buses will resume regular service along the 59 **Maple Leaf** route. The TTC has detoured the buses during construction on Maple Leaf Drive [since July 2, 2007](http://transit.toronto.on.ca/archives/weblog /2007/07/02-constructi.shtml#map).

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Interview: The Wooden Sky May 2008

By: Lidia Vila In previous interviews you’ve mentioned how Toronto can be hard on a band, “In Toronto (and I even see this in myself), you’re not necessarily there to see the band, you’re there to judge the band.” Can you cite examples of this? It’s true I have mentioned that sort…

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GO opens new parking lot at Oakville Station

Last week, [GO Transit](http://www.gotransit.com/PUBLICROOT/defau lt.aspx) opened a new parking lot with 200 parking spaces at Oakville Station. The new gravel parking lot is east of Trafalgar Road at the corner of Davis and South Service Roads. You can enter and leave the lot from Davis Road. …

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Queen/University Downtown Toronto ( Toronto ) $1,250.00

New hardwood floor, new kitchen and bathroom. Located in the heart of T.O. Great location, $1250 includes all utilities. Unit is about 500-600 sq, has balcony and is on the 7th floor. Call or email Read the full listing details here

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Oh, Say That Again, Slower And With Your Pants Off

I hope that all the lovely mothers, mums-to-be, and dare I say, grandmothers, who read this blog had a wonderful Mother’s Day Weekend. My weekend was both fabulous and tragic all at the same time.  Friday night Jack and I filled up our enormous bathtub, lit some candles, cracked open a bottle…

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Laurent Robert n'est pas mort

Eh non il n'a pas encore raccroché les crampons. Même si on le croyait. Laurent Robert vient de parapher un nouveau contrat avec le club canadien du Toronto FC. Il retrouvera les Los Angeles Galaxy et donc David Beckham. La lutte risque d'être de haute volée pour le titre de meilleur tireur…

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Musicologist: May 12-18

Photo of Tyr Jami and Todd MacDonald of The Winks by Jasa Baka Vancouver-born, Montreal-settled The Winks will be passing through Toronto this Sunday, May 18 (with Vancouver's Secret Mommy Quintet) at Sneaky Dee's. The cello and mandolin fused band welcomed 2008 with the end of a "63 shows…

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1+1bdrm Condo for Rent ( Toronto ) $1,600.00

Unit features: - 1 bedroom + solarium, 1 bathroom - partly furnished (bdrm/lvng rm w/TV - negotiable) - fridge/stove/dishwasher/microwave - ensuite laundry (front load washer/dryer) - Read the full listing details here

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someone get this girl some help please.

someone get this girl some help please. May 12th, 2008 — Toronto Totally random but something i had to share when i saw. When you see this photo below, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? For me, it looks like something you’d see at the corner of Dundas and Sherbourne at…

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Bright Bach Bsmt - Utilities Included ( Toronto ) $720.00

$720 Bright Bach Bsmt - Utilities Included (Bathurst and Bloor) Steps to subway. Separate entrance. Utilities and cable included as well as high speed internet. Five piece bath - no laundry on site bu Read the full listing details here

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Come Shop!

ChickAdvisor is hosting yet another shop crawl, and this one promises to be the best ever because it's on Queen West, an area that's full of fun and interesting stores with clothes that you really... Visit CanadianBeauty.com to read the rest of this article.

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$1300 / 1br - Single Occupant Condo for Rent - AVAILABLE JUNE 1s ( Toronto ) $1,300.00

Approx 700sq ft one bedroom condo for rent. Located on Islington Ave & Willis Ave in Woodbridge. Walking distance to Market Lane, Medical building and park. This condo features all hardwood floori Read the full listing details here

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Looking for 1 Bedroom Apt. / Furnished or Unfurnished Immediate! ( Toronto ) Please contact

*Single professional male seeks 1 Bedroom Apt., preferably furnished. *I have a vehicle and small dog. *My bags are packed!!! Read the full listing details here

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Saving Montreal at the Cost of Toronto: disparate water levels causing headaches

Jenny Wagler | Source: National Post Water in Toronto harbour is high up the sea wall. It creeps up the shores of Woodbine Beach and Cherry Beach, hiding stretches of sand. Along the Etobicoke waterfront, a strong wind will whisk lake spray into backyards. Lake Ontario’s water levels are…

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Eastenders

A call out to Toronto’s east enders, or people who enjoy crossing the Don every now and then: Tonight is the first of a Queen East music night we’re calling Eastenders. At least for now. Come by the Blue Moon at Queen and Broadview (south side, just west of the Opera House) for some good…

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Words, Words, Everywhere…

And nothing feels quite right. Picture from http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com I love words. When I was a little girl, my mother volunteered at my school library and worked part-time at a bookstore, so there were always books in our house. She would bring them home for me and I would hide out…

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1bedroom basement apartment @ Bayview and Finch ( Toronto ) $685.00

1bedroom basement apartment close to Bayview and Finch. short walk to Yonge st. and yonge Subway line, in highly desired neighborhood in Toronto. With the gas prices so high why drive from far away wh Read the full listing details here

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The Best Death Scenes

Spoiler Alert! Some of you may not have seen last Friday’s Battlestar - a minor minor character dies, so stop reading if you haven’t seen your PVR recording yet. Alisen Down who plays Barolay, dies after her 7 episode arc in such a quick and senseless manner it made me love her for…

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Fully Furnished Luxury Condo at Skydome ( Toronto ) $2,500.00

Everything you need, just move in! One bedroom 26th floor, furnished with modern design, Queen bed, 42″ Plasma TV, granite tops, stainless steel appliances, in-suite laundry, access to the largest spo Read the full listing details here

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The Glorious Glamour Years

Maybe it’s because of my background in vintage clothing, but I’ve noted on more than one occasion that people dress too darn casually. Jeans, ballcaps and those hateful flipflops make Torontonians look like slobs as they walk down our city streets. There was a time when no one would be…

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Preorder Scientology Lulz Now

Forgive us if we're breaking rules 1 and 2, but it didn't take us long to figure out that this fake Wii Battletoads website (site has changed, see Google cache for original) was a viral marketing campaign against the Church of Scientology's "Fair Game" policy. This past Saturday marked the…

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DO YOU NEED A ROOM TO RENT FOR THE SUMMER?? ( Toronto ) $575.00

FINISH MY LEASE! MOVE IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND STAY UNTIL THE END OF AUGUST OR IF YOU LIKE IT RENEW THE LEASE AND STAY LONGER! I HAVE A 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT I AM MOVING OUT OF TOWN AND NEED SOMONE TO Read the full listing details here

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MISSISSAUGA LAKESHORE/CAWTHRA APARMENT FOR RENT ( Toronto ) Please contact

One bedroom, livingroom, kitchen and bath all renovated private entrance access to backyard avalable immediate call silvia at 416-939-2841 Read the full listing details here

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DUPONT/OSSINGTON APARTMENT FOR RENT ( Toronto ) $1,200.00

One bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, bath with jacuzy,dishwasher, hardwood floors ceramic, varand view to backyard new home main floor avalable immediate asking 1200.00 plus hydro call silvia at 416-9 Read the full listing details here

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