Although I am not Nigerian, I spent almost a year and a half living in the Federal Capital Territory and still feel a strong tie to the country and its people. Today Nigeria inaugurated a new president, Umaru Yar'Adua leader of the People's Democratic Party. Yar'Adua was elected through unfair elections that involved an overwhelming amount of ( Read more... )

Ever wondered what a breaking battle between Ottawa U, Algonquin College and Carleton U would look like? Here's a taste of what it would look like. It's a bit heavy on the power moves (I'd like to see more foot-work), but it's pretty damned sweet. There should also be some breaking tonight at this event, if you are interested ( Read more... )

Lines from my favourite Sylvia Plath poem have been popping into my head lately. It troubles me slightly. I went through a couple of phases in which her works became a point of major interest and they tended to be rough times. I no longer feel the deep dark connection that I once did, but something lingers. An attachment to the words, the feelings ( Read more... )

Although the lesson/message behind this song is questionable, I still love it. I don't remember seeing the video, but my friend Mike used to describe it to me and I was thrilled to find it online. So funny! Check it, yo.

Last night I watched a very surreal, amusing, and interesting film called C.S.A. - Confederate States of AmericaAbout the film ( Read more... )

POWERFUL VOICES
An inspirational evening of music and stories celebrating the creativity and courage of women from around the globe

National Gallery of Canada
Auditorium
Friday May 11
7:30-9:30pm(doors open 6:30pm with cash bar and silent auction ( Read more... )

The federal elections are about to take place and all kinds of wahala (craziness) is happening across the country. Abuja seems to be fairly isolated from what's going on elsewhere, though. It's such a fake place, a bubble, but at least it's relatively safe. Honestly, the rigging that took place last week during the state level elections (for ( Read more... )

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I can't remember the last time it rained, it seems so long ago. 5 months? 6? It's difficult to say, as our memories tend to play tricks on us when we miss things. The Harmattan has been doing it's dirty work (quite literally lately), more so than in months past. Whole sections of the city disappear in the haze of dust. It's getting to all of us ( Read more... )