Vote for Ellen Michelson on May 2nd

Ellen takes you on a quick tour that showcases some of Toronto Centre's wonderful variety, while highlighting some Green Party platform points. The video ends with an overview of her Community Democracy Ambassadors plan for Toronto Centre.

Ellen was Toronto Centre’s Green Party candidate in the October, 2008 general election; the riding re-nominated her in May, 2009.  Ellen serves as Peace and Security Critic in the Green Party of Canada Shadow Cabinet. 

Ellen is one of the original members of the WindShare co-operative, and is a member of the board of directors of the Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. She volunteers with Green Thumbs Growing Kids, the Bleecker-Wellesley Activity Network, and the Hot Docs and Regent Park film festivals. She’s a member of the Toronto Heliconian Club and the Women’s Art Association of Canada. She washes dishes at The 519 Church Street Community Centre’s Sunday drop-in, and organizes re-donating the books unsold at the Rosedale-Moore Park Community Association’s annual Mayfair Market.

For more about Ellen Michelson please visit: www.electellen.ca

Regent Park Neigborhood Initiative

Last Saturday I stopped by Regent Park for their community day. I wanted to take a look at the new construction and see how the project was moving along. The project looks great so far, although I'm sure the people who are waiting for new homes would like it to be finished.

Here is a picture of one of the new condominiums and one of myself and Ellen Michelson the Green Party candidate for Toronto Centre.

Ellen discusses gay child murder

American Idol Top 24

Although I don't usually follow American Idol, for some reason this year I seem to be addicted. I suppose it may be a replacement habit now that I'm not smoking. Tonight was the first cuts of the top 24 and I have to (for once) agree with America's choices to go.

First to go was Garret who Simon Cowell seems to think needs more sunlight. A decent singer, but definitely not among the stars in this years talent pool. The second guy cut was Colton who claims he looks like lesbionic comedienne Ellen Degeneres. Now there's something to be proud of!
The ladies seem to have a larger group of actually really good talent, but the first two cut were definitely not the cream of the crop. Trade show model Amy should take her rack and head to Vegas where she will certainly enjoy a sucessful career flogging anything at all. Speaking of models... plus size model Joanne was a decent singer, but too plus sized for an American audience that hasn't yet fully grasped the plus sized fat epidemic that is sweeping that country.

There is some great talent and the picture above shows my top three choices for guy and girl marked with the green star. In the coming weeks watch for Kady and Kristy Lee to be the next girl cuts and Jason Yeager (cute, if you like cheese) and the flaming and Proud Mary, Danny Noriega.