The order was shipped right away and I was quite happy to see these when I got home today. It came within a week of ordering! I thought it would take 2 weeks at least. The whole ’under-promise, over-deliver’ thing really does work.

I’m quite pleased with the quality as well. the actual file size of the QR code was small so I wasn’t too sure how it would turn out. Below image is the QR code that I used to order the canvas print. The final print is 12×12 so I’m very impressed with how it turned out.

I’d recommend CanvasPop to anyone who’s printing posters/canvas for their wall!

*above is the actual size file I used to create my 12×12 canvas art! Just a screen grab!

If  you are self-employed like me,  you may be interested in reading up on the changes in Employment insurance benefits for self-employed Canadians in the new year.

Beginning in January 2011, self-employed Canadians will be able to access Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits. There are four types of EI special benefits:

• maternity benefits;
• parental benefits;
• sickness benefits; and
• compassionate care benefits.

Currently, if you are a self-employed person in Quebec, you are already entitled to apply for maternity, paternity, and parental benefits through the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan. If you choose to participate in the EI program, you will be eligible to apply for EI sickness and compassionate care benefits.

Eligibility information

You can enter into an agreement, or register, with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission through Service Canada if you:

• operate your own business, or if you work for a corporation but cannot access EIbenefits because you control more than 40% of the corporation’s voting shares; and
• are either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

See link below for more info!

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/sew/index.shtml

Are you a professional without a single professional headshot?

Well, this is a chance for you to take some professional headshots for only $50 AND also get a tax-receipt because that amount will be donated to Race for Dignity, an event I am participating with my amazing team (AWESOME SAUCE) on June 5th, 2010.

We will be spinning on a stationary bike at Dundas Square from 12 noon until 8pm and all the money we raise will go to fund medication and prevention for people in Malawi with AIDS through an incredible organization, Dignitas International.
From 5-9pm I will also have some drinks and yummy snacks.

So come get your photo taken for yourself, donate for a very important cause and mingle with other professionals I’ll be inviting such as yourself!

PHOTOSHOOT:
You,me, my camera, lights, and fun times.
We can do 2-3 wardrobe change if you like.
I’ll have a black/white backdrop. If you have your own company’s banner you want in the background feel free to bring it!

IMPORTANT NOTES
Date: Thursday May 20, Friday May 21, 2010
Location: White Lioness Media HQ – 550 Queen st East, Suite 330, Toronto (Queen E and River)
Parking:plenty of street parking all around here
Time: 11am ish – 9pm
Party Time: 5pm-9pm (Friday) Plz RSVP to rosa at whitelionessmedia.com
*Please book an appointment as I will be shooting various shots for at least 10 minutes with each person.

PAYMENTS

$50 (or more) can be donated here(secure online payment), for the photoshoot. https://securesite.unxvision.com/dignitas/Event/donate.asp?EVENT_ID=41&Participant_ID=1940

Or I’ll also have some offline pledge forms available at the office.

Email  - rosa at whitelionessmedia.com

Rosa
Captain, team Awesome Sauce

It will be on all weekend at http://creativelive.com/live

Targeted for experienced photographers interested in producing video would GREATLY benefit from watching this. He is answering the most basic questions about video/audio.

Viewed by 1800-2000 people world-wide, today’s workshop (I missed the intro…) touched on the pros and cons of HD DSLRs, different types you can look at, Audio options, etc.

I believe it will be more advanced tomorrow and Sunday.

Rethink Breast Cancer is a bold and highly influential grass-roots national charity that supports young people affected by and concerned about breast cancer through innovative education, research, and support programs. They use creative and unconventional ways to communicate messages about breast cancer in order to transform attitudes, debunk myths, and reach women and men who feel unaffected by the breast cancer cause. Rethink is a new breed of breast cancer charity and plays an important role in expanding support for the cause. We urge you to learn more about Rethink Breast Cancer.

The event’s theme, Red & White, is derived from the deconstruction of “pink”, the colour traditionally associated with breast cancer, into its primary colours of red and white. The two neutral colours are symbolic of the hope and passion that fuel the relentless research efforts that will one day lead to a cure for this devastating disease. Thanks to the continued support and generosity of our guests and sponsors, Red & White has raised funds in excess of $75,000 for this worthy cause.

More pix at http://www.flickr.com/groups/redwhiteto/pool/

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/business-categories/innovation/bruce-mau-uses-design-to-create-positive-change/article1533374/

Always found a way to a leader role, Elyse Allan, CEO of GE Canada says.

Watch her talk about a leader’s role, responsibilities and accountabilities on the Globe and Mail’s Your Business site.

Elyse Allan

(not admitting that I did it, it’s a question!)

I first heard of Voice on the go as I was downloading new apps on my phone. I was told about Voice on the go and found out it was also a Canadian business. Below is the link to the Globe and Mail video.

Watch the video on the Globe and Mail website - Voice on the Go