Oh look, Christmas is 5 weekends away and, if you’re a master of time management, you’ve already started Christmas shopping. Congratulations!
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Restoring Justice
In the magazine: Relief organizations often act as charities. They provide relief, but their hands are tied when it comes to changing systemic problems. International Justice Mission (IJM) is different. For them it is not enough to give aid; they must also work to solve problem at its root. Their […]
Book Review: Start Something that Matters
Recently I read Blake Mycoskie’s book, Start Something that Matters. Blake is the founder and “Chief Shoe Giver” of TOMS.
Canadian Winter Playground
Despite everything that meteorologists tell us about weather and seasons and such, Canada doesn’t really have four seasons. Why anyone would believe this, I don’t know. In fact, Canada only has three seasons; Winter, Hockey, and Bug Seasons.
Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene
Martha Marcy May Marlene is a truly fear-soaked experience that drags its viewers down a spiral of sadism, abuse and sorrow.
Embedded Generosity
The ethical consumer has become a staple of the market. The locally-sourced, fair-trade, grain-fed, free-range, organic, conflict-free options on offer in every retail sector suggest that a good number of people are realizing that their purchasing choices are an opportunity, if not a responsibility, to make a difference in the […]