Women and Trades in the Green Economy

Collage: Women and Trades in the Green Economy: Striving to Be Green All Year Round!
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2009 @ bizjunction.blogspot.com

I am sure there has been much discussion on the topic "How Women can fill the gap in the field of trades". Most definitely, industry forecasters acknowledge the current and ever growing the trade shortage. And, yes, it has been mentioned many times that more than half of Ontario’s skilled trades people will retire in the next 5 years and 4 out of every 10 businesses that depend on skilled trades are expected to face a labour shortage.

So, I ask the question: "Are you a woman looking at future jobs in trades?" Then, I would recommend you to research such occupations that embrace "the green economy". There is now a strong movement toward creating environmentally sustainable energy sources. With our current global financial crisis, it is even more crucial to be green! The colour "green" will pave the way for plentiful future jobs in trades.

For example, in the field of trades, the green movement will open up a lot of jobs for electricians, iron and steel workers, construction workers, and sheet metal workers. Construction workers in our greening economy will be able to get jobs retrofitting homes to make them more efficient. The biggest support for renovation and revitalization of construction jobs is the federal government offering a rebate for renovation, particularly with the emphasis on eco-retrofitters i.e. bumping up insulation, new tankless water heaters, etc… These two initiatives will offer more federal and provincial incentives for people to "go green".

Yes, indeed, money spent on retrofitting homes, and buildings will be a major economic driver for job development in the green economy. Some of the future plans for this green movement will include renewable energy tariffs, renewable energy goals for utilities /targets and the restrictions, and eventually the dissemination of new carbon emitting projects. All of these key objectives will push the government to develop more wind, solar and geothermal technology.

"Solar", "wind" and "sustainable energy solutions" are the hot words for the 21st century. As such, jobs in trades and professions will increase for water treatment; installation of solar energy systems i.e. installation of solar water heaters, reforestation, and cleaning up contaminated sites. Yes, indeed, the future of women in trades and in the green economy looks favorable.

For more research re: jobs in trades go to:

• Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
• Possibilities: Skilled Trades Overview
• Apprenticesearch.com: Recruitment, Resources, Results
• CareerMATTERS: All Apprenticeships
• Ontario Job Futures: the current trends and future outlook for 163 occupations common to Ontario
• Second Career: A New Career, for Life
• ontariojobfutures.ca: Ontario Job Futures
• Jobboom Canada: Online job search

Copyright © D. A. Wright, June 2009. All rights reserved

Di Wright, B.A., Dipl. in Ad. Ed, Certified ESL Business Teacher, and Career Coach, Member of Career Professionals of Canada
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Toronto Innovation Forum June 16, 2009 Program "Opportunity, Creativity and Partnership"

Screenshot: Toronto Innovation Forum June 16, 2009 Program "Opportunity, Creativity and Partnership"
Credit: enterprisetoronto.com

Event Schedule

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration, Coffee and Innovation Showcase

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome Address – Councillor Mike Feldman (Council Chamber)

9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Keynote: Attracting Investment (Council Chamber)
Daniel Mothersill
President and Founding Member, National Angel Capital Organization
Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ryerson University
Director, Angel Network Program, Government of Ontario
A serial entrepreneur and Angel investor, Daniel has years of hands-on experience in industries ranging from telecommunications and green technologies to natural resources and IT. In the last decade, he has founded and financed several companies and spun off three of them as profitable enterprises. In his keynote speech, Daniel will teach you know-how in making a financing presentation based on the model that has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs in raising more than $2 billion in seed and start-up funding.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Expert Panel: Commercialization Pathway (Council Chamber)
Academic, financial and consulting experts will explore the innovation commercialization process. This interactive discussion will address opportunity recognition, investment attraction, go-to-market strategies and professional support services.

Panellists:
Walter Derzko, Smart Economy; Author of "Hard Times, Golden Opportunities"
Scott Tanner, President, DVS Sciences Inc.; Chair, Ontario Chapter, Manning Innovation Awards
Jacoline Loewen, Managing Partner, Loewen & Partners Corporate Services Inc.
Oleg Amurjuev, Business Advisor and Coach, AOCS Business Consulting
Panel Moderator: Deepak Bajaj, Director, Industry Innovation, Seneca College

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Break: Innovation Showcase and Networking
Please take this opportunity to visit the Innovation Showcase and meet experts from government agencies, investment organizations and leading service Providers.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Entrepreneur Panel: Meet the Innovators (Council Chamber)
A panel of entrepreneurs who have successfully commercialized their innovations will tell their stories and share valuable experiences. You will gain practical tips, hear about best practices and learn what it takes to become an innovation leader. Don’t miss this session!

Panellists:
Angella Hughes, President and CEO, Xogen Technologies Inc.
Stephen C. Wong, President and CEO, ESM Groups Inc.
Dmitri Nissanov, President, Antibex Software Inc.
Cameron Piron, Founder and President, Sentinelle Medical Inc.
Panel Moderator: Ed Hobbs, General Manager, Toronto Business Development Centre

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Break: Innovation Showcase and Networking

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Expert Panel: Innovation, Government Services and You (Council Chamber)
Representatives from a range of organizations will tell you about government programs and resources that innovators need to know about.

Panellists:
John Tasopoulos, Account Manager, Business Development Bank of Canada
Dumitru Olariu, Business Development Officer, Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Neil Wight, Business Information Officer, Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
Yvonne Gruenthaler, Deputy Director, Investment and Innovation, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Angelo Del Duca, Director, Ontario Region, Industrial Research Assistance Program
Jose E. Costa, Manager, Business Development, Ontario Centres of Excellence
Panel Moderator: Sam Boonstra, Director, Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Workshops (Committee Room 1 to 5)
Choose from the following workshops delivered by industry leaders:

• Best Practices in Venture Creation (Room 1)
Veronika Litinski, Practice Lead, Healthcare and Life Sciences, MaRS
An overview of what makes your business valuable to investors and how to develop a viable business strategy.

• Intellectual Property Protection (Room 2)
James W. Carson, Lawyer, Blaney McMurtry
As a lawyer and a registered trade mark and patent agent, James will provide
you insider’s view on new development in Intellectual property protection.

• Government Programs for Innovators (Room 3)
Veronica Gareau, Regional Business Officer, Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
This session is your best source for government programs and services to support Canadian innovation and business.

• Attracting Angel Investors (Room 4)
Scott MacCannell, President of York Angel
Rob Koturbash, Managing Director of Maple Leaf Angels
Bryan Watson, Executive Director of the National Angel Capital Organization
The panel will share with you their most valuable insights on attracting angel investors by straight talking. Prepare your question well and get direct answer.

• Creating Ideas to Creating Wealth (Room 5)
David Burton, Founder of Centre for Creative Thinking; Author of "Creating Ideas to Creating Wealth"
As a veteran speaker, professional writer and ratio host, David will introduce his newest product at the Innovation Forum 2009 on creating ideas to creating wealth.

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Facilitated Networking Session (Members’ Lounge)
Bring your business cards, interact with your peers and meet other entrepreneurs, potential clients and partners. Get high quality business leads and contacts by just being there! You will also have the opportunity to win valuable draw prizes.
Facilitator: Wendy Woods, Principal, Watershed Training Solutions

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Innovation Showcase (Members’ Lounge)
Dozens of innovations will be on display by inventors from Toronto and beyond. This is also the marketplace for innovators, investors and entrepreneurs to meet and network.

Toronto Innovation Forum 2009: Opportunity, Creativity and Entrepreneurship: Stay on Top of Innovation

Poster: Enterprise Toronto Innovation Forum 2009:
Opportunity, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

INNOVATION FORUM 2009

"Opportunity, Creativity and Entrepreneurship"

Day: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Location: North York Civic Centre,
Address: 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M2N 5V7
Council Chamber

INNOVATION FORUM 2009 - PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Free admission, but advance registration is required.
Register online now or call 416-395-7499 as seating is limited.

Innovation is about thinking outside the box. This Innovation Forum 2009 will provide you a platform to do just that. If you have a great idea or innovation, want to improve your creative thinking skills, or simply want to learn how to develop an innovative idea into a successful business venture, then don't miss the Innovation Forum 2009.

Organized by Enterprise Toronto, Toronto Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Alliance of Technology & Science Specialists Toronto, Innovation Forum 2009 will bring together leading experts on innovation and entrepreneurship to help take your creative ideas to the next level of success. Looking for help and guidance to commercialize your idea or product? No problem! You'll find the information and contacts you need to get up and running on the road to venture creation and financial success.

Business-to-business product and service providers, government agencies, professional associations, venture investors and innovation experts and advisors will be on hand to inform, educate, and connect with current and aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone that wants to learn how to be a better creative thinker and innovator
• Those who want to learn how to succeed in developing an innovative idea into a business venture
• Current and future innovators and inventors
• Aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing business owners
• New immigrants eager to use their innovative skills and experiences in business
• Investors looking to find business opportunities
• Those who want to establish a wealth of innovation and business network contacts.

Come spend a day of creative thinking, innovation, entrepreneurial education and business networking! Visit www.enterprisetoronto.com regularly for updated schedules, topics and speakers.

links:
The Enterprise Toronto
http://www.enterprisetoronto.com
The Alliance of Technology & Science Specialists Toronto
http://www.atss.org/

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Invitation to Russian Health Fair May 10, 2009

Screenshot: Russian Health Fair, Toronto, May 10, 2009
Credit: Russian Library and Community Information Centre

What a wonderful opportunity to get information about health care providers and to learn more about other health related services.

Everyone is welcome to come and get info on Services for Russian Speaking Community, Alternative Medicine, Home Care, Retirement Residences and much more...

Russian Health Fair

Sunday, May 10, 2009
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Bernard Betel Centre
1003 Steeles Ave West (and Bathurst St.)
Toronto, Ontario M2R 3T6

Organizers: Health In Motion Rehabilitation, Canadian Hearing Society, Russian Library and Info Centre, CHATS (Community Home Assistance to Seniors)

Target group: Russian speaking adults and seniors

What: tables and booths with displays and info from different agencies that provide services to the Russian speaking Community, as well as other Health related services (with help of volunteer interpreters)

When: May 10, 2009, Sunday.
10:00 am opening – 3:00 pm closing. (9:30-set-up/2:30 clean up).

10 am -11 am: Opening Remarks and Exhibitors Introductions
11 am- 2 pm: Information tables in the Auditorium
2 pm - 3 pm: Panel Discussions: Back Pain, Arthritis, Chronicle Pains, Migraines, Osteopath, Chiropractor and Homeopath

It is free of charge for the public and everyone is welcome to attend. The event will be presented for the 2nd time in Toronto for the Russian speaking community. Ethnic Channels and Newspapers will cover the event. Snacks and drinks will be served.

For information please call (416) 928-2548

Hope to see you there!
Drop In – Free of Charge

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http://www.russianlibrary.ca/rlib/content/may-10-2008-russian-health-fair

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mafiaboy @ it360: The Dark Side Has Learned

Screenshot: it360.ca: Opening Keynote: Mafiaboy: How I Cracked the Internet
and Why It's Still Broken
By Michael Calce with Craig Silverman
Credit: it360.ca

I don't normally condone the lionising of crackers; it only encourages the little pests. (It's like calling graffiti vandals "artists".) Allowing a major exploit the foundation of a security career also strikes me as a perverse incentive. However, a suitably public recantation and credible evidence of reform should be accepted, so I was prepared to listen to the keynote dialogue between Craig Silverman and Michael Calce (Mafiaboy) at IT-360.

Like Torvalds, Calce was introduced to computers extremely young, and began to explore their internals very thoroughly. Unlike Linus, he had the misfortune to fall in with the wrong "community".

The famous exploit that took down Amazon and Yahoo was devised as a weapon for use in juvenile gang warfare on the Internet, but the damage it caused was not so much deliberately anti-social behaviour, more an example of "Sorcerer's Apprentice Syndrome". Like Robert Morris' 1988 worm, a combination of misapplied (and inadequately tested) skill and adolescent lack of foresight caused damage way beyond its instigator's intentions, and promptly terrified him with its consequences.

Although he still wants to be acknowledged for the technical skill, knowledge, and (perverse) creativity he clearly displayed, Calce seems to have acquired a moral compass as a result of his experiences, and aims to use those attributes in a positive way. What he had to say about the evolution of the Internet since 1998 wasn't really news to anyone who's been watching. (There was some novelty in his suggestion that the fuss over Conficker and April 1. was a diversionary tactic to conceal some other timing or target.)

The Dark Side has learned, and morphed from pointless and largely inconsequential, (to anyone else), tribal squabbling, to serious, financially-motivated crime, with large potential rewards. The threats are greatly enhanced by the multiplication of the bandwidth available to individuals for attacks like DDoS.

The forces of good, on the other hand, are still stuck with an architecture designed for a basically trustworthy environment. In particular, BIND and named are fundamentally broken. Unlike the bad guys, the commercial world appears not to have learnt very much, because it keeps enabling the same old exploits, (buffer overflows, memory corruption, &c), and enabling new ones (XSS &c.).

I'll attribute to youthful naivety his proposed solution of government-level certification of programs. Even if it were possible to restrict the code visible to the Internet, the demonstrated ineptness of government and law-enforcement in networking matters makes any idea of officially-inspired solutions a bad joke. (That's my opinion, not Calce's.)

Even if there were no world-class insights revealed, the event was sufficiently interesting that I might take the book out of the Library.

2009 © AR

links:
it360.ca: Opening Keynote: Mafiaboy: How I Cracked the Internet and Why It's Still Broken
itworldcanada.com: Mafiaboy to headline IT 360
By: Jennifer Kavur - Computer World Canada (24 Mar 2009)
mafiaboybook.com: Mafiaboy: How I Cracked the Internet and Why It's Still Broken
sipgroup.blogspot.com: IT360° Show + HiTech Career Fair + Entrepreneurial Success Stories
bizjunction.blogspot.com: mafiaboy @ it360: The Dark Side Has Learned
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ATSS Seminar: Commercializing New Technologies and Inventions

Screenshot: Next Seminar of ATSS will take place on February 11, 2009
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Alliance of Technology and Science Specialists

Professional Club Meeting

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM

The Lipa Green Building for Jewish Community Services
4600 Bathurst Street, Room 420
(located on Bathurst Street, just north of Sheppard Avenue)
(Free parking)

Agenda:

1. Commercialization of Innovations (information about Ontario Centres of Excellence programs and services for innovators)
2. Information about Innovation Forum-2009
3. Information about other businesses

The BOARD of ATSS invites you to participate in our Professional Club for a lecture followed by a discussion dedicated to a critically important path in commercialization of new technologies and inventions: from inception of a new venture to launching a developed product ready to the global market. The following issues will be discussed during the presentation: marketing, building a successful company and team, and raising venture capital.

The Board of ATSS also would like to discuss the upcoming event: Innovation Forum-2009 "Harnessing Immigrants' Intellectual Power". The Forum will be supported by the government, municipal organizations and businesses. ATSS really appreciates your opinions and suggestions as well as help.

ATSS is supporting a number of innovative projects in the fields of Environmental Studies, Health Care, Information Infostructure, Artificial Intelligence, and other fields.

Board of Directors welcomes everybody who would like to be informed about the projects and opportunities to be involved in the developments. Canadian experience and references will be provided to volunteer participants in the projects.

For additional information, please call: (905) 763-2625 or (905) 508-8423

A meeting is for everyone! Newcomers, specialists, business owners, entrepreneurs join us for discussion!

http://www.atss.org

ATSS: Следующий семинар ATSS состоится 11 февраля 2009 года
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Toronto Small Business Forum 2008: Building A Green Foundation For the Future

Enterprise Toronto: Small Business Forum 2008
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The emergence of "green marketing", and "green businesses and enterprise” was a prevalent theme for this year’s Forum. It seems that "green" is now the primary foundation colour for building any current and future successful business venture.

On October 20th, 2008, I attended the Toronto Small Business Forum 2008 at the Delta Chelsea Hotel.

As usual, it featured a diverse perspective in its presentations, seminars, round table discussions, and break out seminars by various successful entrepreneurs and industry experts.

Renowned key note speakers and their presentations, such as Laurie Simmonds' "Green Enterprise"- President of Green Living Enterprises, and "Lessons Learned from Building a Green Business" by Tom Heintzman - President of Bullfrog Power, stressed the global concern for environmental issues and eco-friendly products.

Also, impressive was the tremendous wealth of resources available for those just starting their business and for the seasoned entrepreneur as well. These were well-displayed in the small business trade show hosting 50 exhibitors, including government agencies, educational institutions, business associations, and companies providing a wide range of products targeted to entrepreneurs.

Particularly helpful was the networking session facilitated by the energetic Wendy Woods of Watershed Training Solutions. It offered a great opportunity to meet and greet so many wonderful people who can become vital connectors in growing anyone's small business.

The emergence of "green marketing", and "green businesses and enterprise" was a prevalent theme for this year's Forum. It seems that "green" is now the primary foundation colour for building any current and future successful business venture.

After enjoying this year's, I now look forward to the one in 2009 to see the new hot trends that will continue to emerge for us in the 21st century.

Copyright © D. A. Wright, October 2008. All rights reserved
Business Communication Specialist and Career/Life Coach
B.A. , Dipl. in Ad. Ed, Certified ESL Teacher
Author: "Serendipity: A Journalling Workbook"
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Toronto Small Business Forum 2008
Going Green for the Entrepreneur of the Future
October 20th, 2008
Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto
8 am to 5 pm

Free Admission!

The Toronto Small Business Forum 2008 will bring together entrepreneurs and experts on small business strategies to help you take your business to the next level of success. Haven't started a business yet? No problem. You'll find all the information you need to get on the road to self-employment and personal success.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Entrepreneurs who want to learn how to start a business and those wanting to expand their business should attend Toronto Small Business Forum 2008. Discover the latest trends and tools for operating a successful business from start-up to early growth. Explore potential financing sources, make valuable business contacts and access new markets all in one location!

Career Face of Social Networking: A Reality Check

Screenshot: Career Door Technology & Technology Sales Career Fair
Toronto, September 24, 2008 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Credit: Career Door Inc.

The Career Face of Social Networking - How Online Communities Can Affect Your Career
Social networking has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information with one another in today's society. Various social networking websites are being used by millions of people everyday on a regular basis and it now seems that social networking is a part of everyday personal and business lives.
Max Haroon will discuss:
Can Social Networking (such as facebook, linkedin, youtube, meetup) helps you build your career?
Social Networking Sites in the context of Web 2.0
Types of Social Networking Sites
Your reputation precede your business
Be careful of digital dirt
How Employers are using Social Networking Sites & Services
Presented by Max Haroon, Founder & President of the Society of Internet Professionals

Attending the presentation "The Career Face of Social Networking" presented by Max Haroon - Founder and President of Society of Internet Professionals, at the Technology Career Fair, September 24th, gave me a reality check re: blogs, social networking sites, and social bookmarking sites (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Meetup, Twitter, Plaxo, Digg, del.icio.us, etc.) and their ability to significantly impact our career development and our professional lives.

If you fail to connect and interact with these sites, you are missing the opportunity to leverage their tremendous power to promote yourself, your key skills/ competencies, and talents to the targeted companies in your job search/career plan. By making full use of these sites, you are truly optimizing your competitive advantage, because they are the primary results-oriented, self-marketing tools of the 21st century for all "careerpreneurs", particularly for those who wish to be proactive about implementing a well-designed strategic career plan.

Copyright © D. A. Wright, September 2008. All rights reserved
Business Communication Specialist and Career/Life Coach
B.A. , Dipl. in Ad. Ed, Certified ESL Teacher
Author: "Serendipity: A Journalling Workbook"
Website: http://diwright.info/index.htm
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/diwright
Blog: http://diwrightsig.blogspot.com/
Voice Mail: 416-208-3982

University of Toronto Department of Computer Science Distinguished Lecture Series 2008-09

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Speakers for 2008-2009 DCS Distinguished Lecture Series Announced. Seven lectures focusing on technology, strategy and government of Internet-based systems, machine learning, text and web mining, human values in the design of information systems, advanced systems and programming design, computational models of human and machine language processing, computer vision systems, and many other ideas for future information systems.

Department of Computer Science • University of Toronto
Distinguished Lecture Series
2008-2009
Collaboration. Innovation. Discovery.
link: http://www.cs.toronto.edu/dcs/documents/DCS_LectureSeries_2008-09_000.pdf

All Distinguished Lectures take place in
the Bahen Centre for Information Technology
40 St. George Street
Room 1180
Toronto, Ontario
11:00 a.m.
There is no registration for this event. However, seating is limited, so arriving early is recommended.
For any questions about the series, contact the department at
dcsevents@cs.toronto.edu
or 416.978.3619
www.ccs.toronto.edu

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Eric Brewer
Professor, Computer Science Division University of California at Berkeley
Dr. Brewer focuses on all aspects of Internet-based systems, including technology, strategy and government. He has led projects on scalable servers, search engines, network infrastructure, sensor networks and security. His current focus is high technology for developing regions.
In 2000,working with President Clinton, Dr. Brewer helped to create USA.gov, the official portal of the United States Federal government. Among other recent accolades,he was named a “Global Leader for Tomorrow ” by the World Economic Forum and elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering.


Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Daphne Koller
Professor, Department of Computer Science, Stanford University
Koller’s research focuses on developing and using machine learning and probabilistic methods to model and analyze complex domains, such as biological systems or the physical world. She is the recipient of numerous awards,including the ONR Young Investigator Award, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the IJCAI Computers and Thought Award, the Cox Medal for Fostering Excellence in Undergraduate Research, the MacArthur Fellowship and the ACM/Infosys Award.


Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Prabhakar Raghavan
Head of Yahoo! Research
Dr. Raghavan is head of the advanced research organization for Yahoo! Incorporated. His research interests include text and web mining, and algorithm design.
He is a Consulting Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the ACM. Raghavan received his PhD from Berkeley and is a Fellow of the ACM and of the IEEE. Prior to joining Yahoo, he was Chief Technology Officer at Verity; before that he held a number of technical and managerial positions at IBM Research.


Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Batya Friedman
Professor, Information School; Adjunct Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Director, Value Sensitive Design Research Lab, University f Washington
Friedman pioneered Value Sensitive Design (VSD), an approach to account for human values in the design of information systems. First developed in human-computer interaction, VSD has since been used in information management, human-robotic interaction and urban planning.
Friedman is currently working on multi-lifespan information system design and other new ideas for future information systems.


Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Alan Kay
President, Viewpoints Research Institute
Kay is one of the earliest pioneers of object-oriented programming, personal computing and graphical user interfaces. At Viewpoints Research Institute, he and his colleagues continue to explore advanced systems and programming design; they are also deeply involved in activities such as the "One Laptop Per Child" initiative.
Kay’s numerous contributions been recognized by prestigious awards such as the Charles Stark Draper Prize of the National Academy of Engineering, the Turing Award of the Association for Computing Machinery, and the Kyoto Prize from the Inamori Foundation.


Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Dan Jurafsky
Associate Professor, Departments of Linguistics and Computer Science, Stanford University
Jurafsky works at the nexus of language and computation, focusing on statistical models of human and machine language processing. Recent topics include the induction and use of computational models of meaning,the automatic recognition and synthesis of speech, and the comprehension and production of dialogue. He is the recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and an NSF CAREER award. His most recent book is the second edition of his widely-used textbook with Jim Martin, Speech and Language Processing.


Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Shree K. Nayar
T. C. Chang Professor, Computer Science Department, Columbia University
Nayar co-directs the Columbia Vision and Graphics Center, and heads the Columbia Computer Vision Laboratory (CAVE), which is dedicated to the development of advanced computer vision systems. His research is focused on three areas: the creation of novel cameras, the design of physics-based models for vision, and the development of algorithms for scene understanding. His work is motivated by applications in the fields of digital imaging, computer graphics and robotics.
He has received awards such as the David Marr Prize and the National Young Investigator Award, and he was recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

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Invitation to Unique Toronto Innovation Forum Harnessing the Intellectual Power of Immigrants

Poster: Toronto Innovation Forum 2008
"Harnessing the Intellectual Power of Immigrants"

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Please, be advised about the Innovation Forum 2008.
We will be glad to see you as a participant of this unique event on June the 5th.

Forum Steering Committee

We are delighted to extend this invitation for you to join us in harnessing the intellectual power of immigrants.

INNOVATION FORUM 2008
"Harnessing the Intellectual Power of Immigrants"

Day: Thursday, June 5, 2008
Time: 9:30am to 5pm

Location: North York Civic Centre,
Address: 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M2N 5V7
Council Chamber

INNOVATION FORUM 2008 - PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Free admission, but advance registration is required.
Register online now or call 416-395-7416 as seating is limited.

Organizers: City of Toronto Economic Development, Alliance of Technology & Science Specialists Toronto

Come spend a day of creative thinking, innovation, entrepreneurial education and business networking! Visit www.enterprisetoronto.com regularly for updated schedules, topics and speakers.

links:
The Enterprise Toronto
http://www.enterprisetoronto.com
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Is there an Art to Mastering Change?

Mastering the Art of Change
Photo: 2008 @ bizjunction.blogspot.com

Get practical tips and recommendations for managing change from D. A. Wright, Business Communications Specialist and Coach

Mastering the art of change is essentially the embodiment of transformation of the spirit within.

Masters of change transform adverse situations and challenges into learning opportunities for growth and development, not only for themselves, but also for others. They essentially shape transformation through challenge!

Managing change is then the ability to look at life from a different kind of perspective. Life, according to masters of change, is a mosaic yet to be filled in with new experiences that they are about to embark upon.

But how do we open our minds to see the mosaic yet to be created and to transform the spirit within?

• Leave the past in the past.
• Forgive those who do not acknowledge the significance of the past and its accomplishments in your life and in the life of the company you work for. Don’t hold grudges.
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with all those involved in the change. This strategy will go a long way to creating synergy that will drive the change process for you and for others.
• Keep a learning journal to record and track your progress.
• Look at the experiences through the enthusiastic and passionate eyes of a child - now as a new wonder to behold - a puzzle to solve – even as a new challenge to energize you.
• Have faith in yourself and others based on mutual respect for one another.
• Use mind mapping techniques to draw out the concepts and feelings evoked by the process of change. For more information on mind mapping, you can read The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's Untapped Potential by Tony Buzan and Barry Buzan ( 1996), Mind Mapping: Your Personal Guide to Exploring Creativity by Joyce Wycoff ( 1991 ), and Mind Maps in a Week by Steve Morris and Jane Smith. In fact, Tony Buzan has actually come out with his own software in 2007- go to: http://www.imindmap.com/ .
• Seek a re-birth – a re-entry - into this new world you envision by writing out your vision statement for the company or your department. From there, develop your mission statement and evolving from this will be your SMART goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-sensitive. You can shape this process by doing a flow chart or a pyramid chart to facilitate the development of a decisive action plan or even use something as simple as a collage of pictures depicting the various stages of development to achieve your vision. You can also make a collage of pictures from your own life and insert them into this one to personalize it even more for yourself.
• Videotape yourself as you describe and act out the change process you are going through. Watch your posture and body language and observe them for changes and reflection, and take notes as you watch. This exercise will help create a self-awareness that will promote the learning process.

These techniques will help foster your intuition as a valid source of information and analysis, because they will enhance your ability to not only see the early signs for future developments but also to take appropriate action and get results.

Such techniques will also allow you the ability to see patterns in your own behavior and relationships within organizations that will ultimately facilitate the change process.

Copyright © D. A. Wright, May 2007. All rights reserved

Di Wright, BA, Dipl. Ad. Ed, ESL Instructor’s Specialties:
Teaching, training, and coaching in business communications and business etiquette for internationally educated professionals, customized curriculum design, development and implementation of experiential communications e-learning program.

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Invitation to Russian Health Fair

Flyer: Russian Health Fair, April 13, 2008

What a wonderful opportunity we have today to participate in the first ever in Toronto:

Russian Health Fair

Everyone is welcome to come and get info on

• Non-profit Services for Russian Speaking Community,
• Alternative Medicine,
• Home care,
• Retirement Residences
• and much more

Sunday, April 13, 2008
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bernard Betel Seniors Centre
1003 Steeles Ave. West
Toronto, Ontario M2R 3T6

Hope to see you there!
Drop In – Free of Charge

For information and/or RSVP participation, please call
Alyona Popova at (416) 928-2548
To reserve and/or pay for your table, please call
Natan Gendelman at (416) 250-1904

Toronto Job Fair in Celebration of Women's Day

Poster Celebrating Women Job Fair
Source: JVS Toronto

On March 20 come out to this job fair in celebration of the 2008 International Women's Day theme "Strong Women, Strong World." Meet with a diverse range of employers including Wo-Built Inc, a women-led design and build construction company that helps women enter and thrive in the building and construction industry. They are especially interested in helping women enter the skilled trades, and as Martina Ernst, the CEO of the Wo-Built Inc said, "Women have a lot to offer to the building industry and the building industry can offer great career opportunities to women." ! Come and learn about the Pre-Apprenticeship Course for Women in the Finishing Trades.

Event Details:

Celebrating Women Job Fair
Celebrate this year's International Women's Day Theme, "Strong Women, Strong World"
Network!!!!!
Free Resume Critique & Tips for Job Search

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Metro Hall, Room 308
Address: 55 John Street, Toronto
Directions: South-east corner of King and John, two blocks east of Spadina.
To get to Metro Hall by Public Transit: subway to St. Andrew, then walk through "PATH" to Metro Hall or walk above ground 2 blocks west.

Participating employers include:

• Avon
• CAMH
• Canadian Tire
• Circle of Care
• Home Depot
• IBM
• Porter Airlines
  
• Starbucks
• Sunnybrook Health Centre
• Vivah Jewellery
• WO-BUILT
• Woodbine Entertainment
• and many more...

For more information contact
JVS Toronto
Name: Doreen Cort
Phone: 416-661-3010 ext.305
Email: dcort@jvstoronto.org
Website: www.jvstoronto.org

Come meet with employers that embrace this year's International Women's Day Theme, "Strong Women, Strong World"

Status of Women Canada Poster:
IWD 2008: Strong Women, Strong World

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NAPP Canada Job Fairs 2008

nappcanada.com: JobFair 2008 Poster

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NAPP Canada is organizing Job Fairs 2008

OPEN TO EVERYONE
FREE FOR JOBSEEKERS
3 Great Locations
making it extra easy to access jobs

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Date: Friday, March 28, 2008
Place: Delta Markham
Address: 50 East Valhalla Drive, Markham, ON
(Hwy 404 & Hwy 7)


Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Place: International Centre
Address: 6900 Airport Road, Hall 5, Aviation Ballroom, Mississauga, ON
(Corner of Airport Rd. and Derry Rd)


Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Place: Centennial College Residence and Conference Centre
Address: 940 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON
(HWY 401 and Markham Rd)


ADMISSION: FREE for everyone, parking FREE

WEB: www.nappcanada.com

For more information
Tel: (647) 203-8759
Email: Jobfair 2008


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Toronto: Skilled Trades Forum & Diversity Job Fair for Women and Youth

ScreenShot: Diversity Job Fair & Skilled Trades Forum for Women and Youth
Credit: Wobuilt Inc.

What a wonderful opportunity we have tonight:

Diversity Job Fair & Skilled Trades Forum for Women and Youth

Wednesday, January 16, 2008, from 5-9:30pm

Location: Toronto City Hall, in the Rotunda

100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2


Presented by Zack Steel in partnership with the City of Toronto’s Access and Diversity Unit / Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Sponsors:

• City of Toronto - Parks, Forestry & Recreation
• Wobuilt Inc.: The Vision Builder
• CAWIC: Canadian Association of Women in Construction
• CYBF: Canadian Youth Business Foundation
• Diversity Careers.ca: Apply Now and Get Your Dream Job!
• The Career Foundation: Developing Human Potential
• Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute
• On-Track Career & Employment Services for Women
• Adecco Job Search Engine
• Toronto Job.ca
• Centennial College

There will be many industry representatives presenting on a variety of topics:

Apprenticeships, Workers’ rights & Women’s rights & Self-employment
You will find JOB OPPORTUNITIES, onsite interviews and refreshments.

Program:

5-6 pm:
Welcome and opening remarks by Zack Steel & the City of Toronto

6-6:30 pm
RUI CUNHA, Director of Operations for the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute, will discuss the following topics:
Demand for trades in: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Alarm Systems, Network Cabling, Estimating on both skills side and sales side, Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, Youth Apprenticeship Council, Trade expectations and more

6:30-7 pm
Intermission and Refreshments served in Committee Rooms 3 & 4
Also, use this time to meet and greet employers and network.

7-7:30 pm
MARIE HERON, Executive Director of On-Track for Women, will discuss:
"Trading-Up". The jobs are there, the money's there, where are you? Learn about this free program which is designed specifically for women who want to know more about working in skilled trades.

7:30-8 pm
MARTINA ERNST, CEO of Wo-Built Inc, will discuss:
How her organization assists women to enter and succeed in the skilled trades;
How the skilled trades can make a difference in your life;
Looking at opportunities for women in the industry.

8-8:30 pm
SARAH HASHEM, Business Manager - GTA, for the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, will discuss:
How the CYBF program can help young women entrepreneurs start a successful business in Skilled Trades.
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national charity that provides youth, age 18-34, who have a great business idea but are unable to access funds through other traditional sources, with the start-up financing, mentoring and business resources to create their own successful business.


In Committee Room 3

5-9 pm
ANGELA WILSON, President of CAWIC, will speak:
About mentorship and membership in the Canadian Association of Women In Construction (CAWIC).

In Committee Room 4

5-9 pm
COLIN MORRISON, Executive Director of the Career Foundation, will deliver a presentation on:
The Career Foundations’ Complete the Circle - Apprenticeship Model for Women.
We are currently operating in our 20th year with 11 programs including Job Finding Clubs, Employment Assessment Centres, a Resource Centre and 4 Completing the Circle Programs, to name a few. We have 8 different physical locations that are spread across the GTA including Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York and Richmond Hill and we employ over 80 staff members and serves over 50,000 unemployed people each year, the majority of whom are multi-barriered individuals.


8:30-9 pm
SUE ALLEN, Coordinator - Women In Skilled Trades at Centennial College, will present on:
"Bringing Women Back to the Skilled Trades - The Long Road Home"
Sue will explore some of the history of women in the skilled trades and provide concrete analysis to why so few women choose this road.
Sue will also discuss what she and Centennial College are doing to help women find their way home.

9-9:30 pm
LISA LUDMER, Director of Permanent and Professional Placement for Adecco Canada, will discuss:
How Adecco embraces skilled workers in Canada and the different challenges her company faces nationally, due to tight candidate market for qualified employees in the Skilled Trades.
Adecco is able to assist skilled workers with job opportunities across the country, both on temporary assignments and permanent jobs.
Adecco is involved in national partnerships that promote diversity in the workplace through various outreach initiatives with Community Partners.
We have active campaigns that attract job seekers from a diversified candidate pool.
Our company seeks alliances with training schools, colleges and other educational programs geared towards preparing skilled workers for employment.

The Purple Cow Is Coming to Toronto

SIPpost Issue # 559: June 7, 2007

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The Official Newsletter of the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)
Issue # 559: June 7, 2007
Editor/Publisher: Max Haroon: editor@sipgroup.org
Previous Issues: http://www.sipgroup.org/news/newsletterarchive.html

4th Search Engine Strategies Show & Conference, (Marketing and Optimization) June 12-13, 2007 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre

We are proud to be an Association Sponsor of this show and conference. This is a two-day, multi-tracked conference focused on all search related promotions, revealing all the innovative marketing approaches and tactics used to reach your customers. Listen to "success stories" and the best practices from SEM/SEO industry leaders, experts and the search engines themselves. Visit www.SES-Toronto.com. Use promotion code 10SIP and save 10% off.

Sessions include:

• Local Search: A Growth Industry
• Marketing to Women Online
• The Canadian Search Landscape
• Search User Behavior
• RSS, Blogs, & Podcasts: Successful Syndication Tips
• Linkbaiting & Widgets: Viral Bag o' Tricks

Details

SIP Launches AIP (SEO) Certification at SES Show

As a key part of its mandate, Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) has established AIP (SEO) designation, a standard of professionalism for practicing SEO professionals. Accredited Internet Professional (AIP) designation is an accreditation of an Internet professional’s qualification and experience.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Professional is a practicing Internet professional who integrates web technologies to market and promote businesses and their web sites. A SEO Specialist is a combination of search engine marketing strategist and public relations specialist with a good knowledge of online and offline business promotion practices.

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Details & Application Package
Take the Self-Assessment, review competencies & download the application from our web site:
http://sipgroup.org/certification.html


Association of Independent Consultants (AIC) in partnership with SIP presents
Podcasting for Profit

Would you like to cash in on the new 'podcasting' craze? Leesa Barnes will show you how to generate leads and make money using a 7 Step Process that she developed and has used worldwide.

Presenter
Leesa Barnes. President of Toronto-based Caprica Interactive Marketing. Leesa has helped hundreds of businesses worldwide generate an income from podcasting. She is author of the forthcoming book called Podcasting for Profit.

Date and Time
Monday June 25, 2007, 7:30 p.m. (Registration at 7:00 p.m.)

Location
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, 1250 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto
Map and Directions >>
(The entrance to the hotel is on Wynford Dr.) Parking is $3

Registration
$25 (SIP members $10, please rsvp if you wish to attend as a SIP member) at the door

Details

Topic: PODCASTING FOR PROFIT
3 Ways to Make Money from Podcasting
Presented by: Leesa Barnes President of Caprica Interactive Marketing
Do you want a better ROI where your business is concerned? Would you like to cash in on the new 'podcasting' craze?
Leesa Barnes will show you how to generate leads and make money using a 7 Step Process that she developed and has used worldwide.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
1. Attract new clients to your consulting business without wasting time conducting complimentary sessions.
2. Create additional streams of income with your podcast, so you can work less yet earn more.
3. Become a star in your industry and command a following on pennies a day.
4. Create leads and open doors without having to cold call.
5. Get that book deal without having to write a book proposal or work through a literary agent.
6. Gain a top ranking on page 1 in Google without hiring a search engine expert.

About Leesa Barnes:
Working with management teams, entrepreneurs and organizations, Leesa Barnes teaches insider tips on how to open doors, generate leads and make money using a podcast. She is President of Toronto-based Caprica Interactive Marketing. Leesa has helped hundreds of businesses worldwide generate an income from podcasting. She is author of the forthcoming book called Podcasting for Profit (Maxpress, August 2007) which will show individuals and businesses how to make money podcasting in seven easy steps.
Learn more about Leesa Barnes

PS:
How many interesting events are coming next week in Toronto. It’s going to be a very busy time.
First and foremost, Segh Godin is coming to Toronto. He is our guru. The Purple Cow. Never boring. Founder and original squid at Squidoo.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
9:00am - 9:45am
Keynote Presentation: Seth Godin, entrepreneur, agent of change and author of The Dip.

Don't miss Wednesday morning's Keynote Presentation with entrepreneur and bestselling author Seth Godin. Godin is author of The Dip, which has been reviewed as "a mind grenade" and provides a little bit of insight that will help you see what's causing your organization (or you) to get stuck.

TEDTalks: Seth Godin: Sliced bread and other marketing delights
Credit: TED Conferences

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