This guy is great.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Water- we ALL need it.
During the Holiday season I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am...how lucky a lot of us are. The simple things like water, a bed to sleep in, coffee in the morning... etc..simple things. Water is so important-clean water, drinkable water. My uncle who is heavily involved in chartiy work for CASS (Canadian Aid for Suthern Sudan) has made me realize even more how many people in the world are without drinkable water; Not only this, but also having no knowledge of how to make the resources around them safe for consumption. I hope to get more involved with this charity over the next couple months and hope to raise awareness about this issue with the individuals my age. I have pasted some background history CASS as well as "The Water Sch2ool" (that wasn't a typo either lol). I hope you all look into this cause and I urge you to spread the word.
HISTORY OF SUDAN
The modern history of Sudan has been marked by bloodshed and political instability. In 1874, the Egyptians completed a 50-year campaign to bring the nomads of the area under their control. In 1881, Muhammad Ahmad, known as the Mahdi, led a successful Muslim separatist uprising. His forces trapped legendary British general Charles Gordon in the capital, Khartoum, in 1884. Commanders of a British relief force appealed to Canada for boatmen to help transport their army up the Nile, and 386 Canadian volunteers took part in Canada's first overseas military action. But that expedition was unsuccessful — two days before its arrival at Khartoum, Gordon was killed when the Sudanese captured the city.
The Mahdi was finally overthrown in 1899 by another Anglo-Egyptian army. Britain, in partnership with Egypt, then ruled Sudan for the first half of the 20th century. In 1956 the independent Republic of the Sudan was proclaimed. Since then, Sudan has been buffeted by unrest. Attempts by the country's Muslim majority to subjugate the non-Muslim population of the south have resulted in civil conflict — from 1963 to 1971, and from the mid-1980s to the present.
The number one challenge presently facing Sudan is finding a sustainable peace. Yet leaders from both sides of the conflict state that the key requirement for a prosperous future in Sudan is education for its children. It is for this reason that Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan has been asked to assist in the building of schools in the south of Sudan. Now with peace signed between north and south Sudan the opportunities have never been better - or more challenging.
The modern history of Sudan has been marked by bloodshed and political instability. In 1874, the Egyptians completed a 50-year campaign to bring the nomads of the area under their control. In 1881, Muhammad Ahmad, known as the Mahdi, led a successful Muslim separatist uprising. His forces trapped legendary British general Charles Gordon in the capital, Khartoum, in 1884. Commanders of a British relief force appealed to Canada for boatmen to help transport their army up the Nile, and 386 Canadian volunteers took part in Canada's first overseas military action. But that expedition was unsuccessful — two days before its arrival at Khartoum, Gordon was killed when the Sudanese captured the city.
The Mahdi was finally overthrown in 1899 by another Anglo-Egyptian army. Britain, in partnership with Egypt, then ruled Sudan for the first half of the 20th century. In 1956 the independent Republic of the Sudan was proclaimed. Since then, Sudan has been buffeted by unrest. Attempts by the country's Muslim majority to subjugate the non-Muslim population of the south have resulted in civil conflict — from 1963 to 1971, and from the mid-1980s to the present.
The number one challenge presently facing Sudan is finding a sustainable peace. Yet leaders from both sides of the conflict state that the key requirement for a prosperous future in Sudan is education for its children. It is for this reason that Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan has been asked to assist in the building of schools in the south of Sudan. Now with peace signed between north and south Sudan the opportunities have never been better - or more challenging.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
DANCE CREW TOUR!!
The company that I work for is putting on the biggest and craziest dance tour eveeeerrrrrrr.... Check the info below and flyer! If you need more info HOLLA!!
THE SUBSTANCE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ALONG WITH INK & STILLKIDS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
BEST DANCE CREW CANADIAN TOUR
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH, 2008 @ The Koolhause in Toronto, Ontario.
DON'T MISS
SUPER CR3W x SOREAL CRU x FANNY PAK x SUPREME SOUL
BEST DANCE CREW CANADIAN TOUR
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH, 2008 @ The Koolhause in Toronto, Ontario.
DON'T MISS
SUPER CR3W x SOREAL CRU x FANNY PAK x SUPREME SOUL
AS THEY PERFORM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CANADA
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
DJ WISH-ONE
FROM THE JABBAWOCKEEZ
THIS EVENT IS GUARANTEED TO SELL OUT
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Home for the Holidays- Dj Baby Yu
DJ Baby Yu will be home for the holidays! Spinning LIVE at Republik Nightclub- Saturday December 27th!!!!!! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Can I? Can I have it? Can I?
Some turn to food, some turn to retail, some turn to music...
in my case...when I am having a really bad day, I watch this video...and it ALWAYS puts a smile on my face. ALWAYS. Don't get me wrong...I still turn to food, retail (duh) and music...but this MAD TV clip is CLASSIC; I don't care what anyone says.
in my case...when I am having a really bad day, I watch this video...and it ALWAYS puts a smile on my face. ALWAYS. Don't get me wrong...I still turn to food, retail (duh) and music...but this MAD TV clip is CLASSIC; I don't care what anyone says.
Friday, November 14, 2008
DJ Baby Yu- Metromix Week 49
I posted a note from DJ Baby Yu's blog below as well...READ IT.
If you have not already make sure you check out his blog at: www.theremixkid.blogspot.com
R.I.P. The Metromix XM 67
DJ Baby Yu Metromix Week 49 (Nov 2-Nov 6/08) - Mix 1
Radio is a very sketchy industry. One could be a well respected Program Director for a station and be laid off for lack of performance the next month. You're talking to a DJ who had shows on CHRY 105.5 FM, FLOW 93.5 FM, and KISS 92.5 FM. Also a DJ who was ready to host and DJ a Summer Jam for a radio station that featured Jay-Z & 50 Cent, and actually being laid off a week before the concert due to format change of radio station. One minute, you heard "50 Cent - In Da Club", and the next song was "Pet Shop Boys - Go West". Stations are always fighting for their shares in the market, and it all comes down to their report card at the end of every season. If it bombs enough, they will switch or changes will be made. I've been with XM close to 5 years now. The City XM 67 was great for me. I got emails from small town listeners like from Idaho, Dakota, Virginia etc...Places I would probably never visit. So it covered a lot of places for me. Since the merge with XM & Sirius Satellite Radio, both stations had to cancel over 50 channels from both sides that were similar to each other including my channel, THE CITY XM 67. I had fun making mixes for you, but this will be the final one for THE CITY XM 67. The good news is, the quest for DJ Baby Yu & radio will never end. I love radio, and that guarantee new things will arise soon. The new XM Sirius Satellite Radio hasn't heard the last of me yet. More to come, stay tuned!
If you have not already make sure you check out his blog at: www.theremixkid.blogspot.com
R.I.P. The Metromix XM 67
DJ Baby Yu Metromix Week 49 (Nov 2-Nov 6/08) - Mix 1
Radio is a very sketchy industry. One could be a well respected Program Director for a station and be laid off for lack of performance the next month. You're talking to a DJ who had shows on CHRY 105.5 FM, FLOW 93.5 FM, and KISS 92.5 FM. Also a DJ who was ready to host and DJ a Summer Jam for a radio station that featured Jay-Z & 50 Cent, and actually being laid off a week before the concert due to format change of radio station. One minute, you heard "50 Cent - In Da Club", and the next song was "Pet Shop Boys - Go West". Stations are always fighting for their shares in the market, and it all comes down to their report card at the end of every season. If it bombs enough, they will switch or changes will be made. I've been with XM close to 5 years now. The City XM 67 was great for me. I got emails from small town listeners like from Idaho, Dakota, Virginia etc...Places I would probably never visit. So it covered a lot of places for me. Since the merge with XM & Sirius Satellite Radio, both stations had to cancel over 50 channels from both sides that were similar to each other including my channel, THE CITY XM 67. I had fun making mixes for you, but this will be the final one for THE CITY XM 67. The good news is, the quest for DJ Baby Yu & radio will never end. I love radio, and that guarantee new things will arise soon. The new XM Sirius Satellite Radio hasn't heard the last of me yet. More to come, stay tuned!
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