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Kind Kitchen 2008

heidisblog — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:28:27 GMT

Hello.. :)

Looks like Ben and Liz have been really active this year with the ORP committee and will be focalizing this years kitchen :) Yaay!

We have our list of things to bring to the kitchen on our website.. and we are really looking for your input and pictures of KIND Kitchen through the ages! seems the kitchen folk don't come with cameras.. please add to our site!

injoy
heidi

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looking for a ride to Harvest Festival

Lexifer — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:24:32 GMT

A friend of mine, who does not have internet access to sort this our herself, needs a ride up to harvest festival for herself and her little child.
If anyone has room and is looking for someone to share the trip I will hook you up.
many thanks!

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new releases, woo!

thephatconductor — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:44:56 GMT

check it out:

dave dub + the phat conductor - 'the price is right/dead horse'
-just dropped on dubble sided vinyl, you can check it out and listen to audio samples at www.dubblesided.com

and then my si begg remix as ill.gates (formerly tao jones) just dropped as a digital advance release on addictech... here's the mailer from si begg hq:

Jetlag and Tinnitus Reworks PT 4

Ft. Remixes from :

Crystal Distortion (as played played by the lovely J Cunning on Kiss FM)
Stefane Vera and Ill Gates (aka Dylan the Phat Conductor)
Kid Carpet
Kirk (as played by the also lovely Mary Anne Hobbs)
Si Begg (of course)
Mauin
Mix Mup

http://sibegg.addictech.com/

coming soon:

robb g + the phat conductor - 'chunkasaurus (flore remix)' - promo records - sept 23

dj icey - 'brr go go (robb g + the phat conductor remix) - zone records (vinyl) - imminent...

robb g + the phat conductor - 'heavy/brouse nation' - promo records - oct/nov

the phat conductor - home skool: live at evolve festival (full length album) - promo records - oct/nov

ill.gates - 'have dreadlocks, will travel / p'u / tao jones' - promo records - oct/nov

enjoy!

dylan

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THIS POSTING WORKS!! Tech/Prog/Psy Motion Notion 2007 mix by Sons of Aurora

Nokturnal — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:37:11 GMT

Sorry about the multiple postings, for some reason my previous two attempts ended up with empty postings. Grrr..... so now I am doing them one by one. =)

Norris and I had a blast at Motion Notion (Alberta, Canada) this year, the promoter James really out did himself and the weather was INTENSE but made for big adventures for sure.

We are now excited for our dub/glitch set at Shambhala (British Columbia, Canada) on the Beach stage on Saturday, and of course taking part in the Green Moon (Green Sector & Moon Tribe, hello turbo sound rig!!) camp at Burning Man (Nevada, USA) this August... now that's going to be one hot (+50 Celsius, zero humidity is the forecast) and dusty week in the desert. We will be wrapping up our summer festival season this year by playing at the Symbiosis gathering (California, USA) at the end of September so we are feeling very lucky for having so many incredible opportunities to play some tunes for folks.

I have a bunch of great photos from gatherings and festivals in my photo gallery, and I have just added a bunch from Motion Notion, you can find them here:

www.area709.com/darvin/gallery/view/93/

Listen to the mix here:

www.area709.com/soa/music/mix/130/

Track List:

1. Tetrameth (Zenon) - The 49th Vibration
2. Protoculture - Refractions
3. Alternate Vision - Different Perspective - Andromeda Remix
4. Prometheus - Acadian Magik
5. One Tastey Morsel (Zenon CDR) - Psyconautical Engineering
6. Sensient (Zenon) - Nectar
7. Ticon - Poem for Granny
8. Faktor D - Sardine
9. Sensient (Zenon) - Immersion
10. Tranan - Into Paradise
11. Area 51 - FM
12. Hydrophonic - Heckyl N Jive
13. Setherian - Misanthrope Matters
14. The Commercial Hippies - Dr. Freakenstein
15. Sensient (Zenon CDR) - Loose Frequency
16. Sensient (Zenon) - Simple Sex
17. Krumelur (Zenon) - You Decide
18. Silver Surfers - Mudjaji - Protoculture Remix
19. Behind Blue Eyes - Rumble In The Jungle - Zen Mechanics Remix
20. Eskimo & Madcap - Take A Look Out There - Flip Flop Remix

Description:

We are VERY happy with how our set came together for this years Motion Notion festival, so we decided to record it afterwards here at home and post it up for others to enjoy. This year we were wedged between two full-on psy performers, with Wizzy Noise being the act to follow us, so our set was meant to be a roller coaster through driving minimal tech, progressive and full-on psy. Add to that the fact that our set started out with hot dry sky's filled with stars and ended during a MASSIVE rain/thunder storm with tornado warnings for the area in effect... talk about INTENSE!!!! In the end our laptop finally stopped working and our fear was that it had actually shorted out due to the rain but the next day it started up without a hitch which was a HUGE relief. Our goal was to keep everyone engaged, twist a few noodles and not burn people out on the full-on. From all the super-positive feedback I think we managed to kick some ass!! Many of the tracks are killer classics, with a few shinny new ones thrown in, and the overall flow is a bit of a journey so sit back and imagine the thunder clouds closing in from behind, and as the mix ends the rain is coming down with a vengeance and the clouds are swirling with the threat of tornadoes. They don't call us Sons of Aurora for nothing....

Enjoy!!

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ManMadeMan - Free To Listen (MP3/WAV Album Download!)

ektoplazm — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:53:18 GMT

ManMadeMan's new album Free To Listen is ready to download in 320k MP3 or full-quality WAV format! In their words, the sound of ManMadeMan is described as “positive, funky, psychedelic and musical all at the same time.” Get your free copy today!
http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/manmademan-free-to-listen/
http://www.manmademan.com/

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OM at Dome

captain — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:16:27 GMT

Ahoys Peeps..We havea nice collection of films recorded of past OM parties...Lots of you likely recall me wanderring around with my camera...Is there enough interest to put on an OM film Night here at Domecountry?
Captain...._/)..
http://www.domecountry.com

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Shakti Presents-TICON LIVE-June 2nd

Lexicon — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:59:35 GMT

Proud to bring another legendary trance act to Toronto, the Shakti Collective presents:

kids of the ‘80s

TICON Live (Digital Structures, Sweden)
http://www.ticonmusic.com
http://myspace.com/ticonmu
sic

Filip Mårdberg and Fredrik Gilenholt form one of the world’s most successful and electrifying live shows in the progressive/psychedelic trance scene. With a deep background in the techno scene they started playing around with their computer in 1995 and this step brought them along many paths they hadn’t dreamed of. Along the way their amateur dabblings became the acclaimed production standards we hear today, with an exquisite feeling for sounds and percussion.

Their unique style walks the thin line between trance and psytrance with crossover excursions on both sides. Their music varies from the floorfilling to the hipswinging funky but they all emit the Ticon sound and the message to be happy and to be loosin it to the music.

With acclaimed releases Rewind (2001), Aero (2003), Zero Six After (2005) and hit tracks like U Make Me Wanna Drink more, Ticon is preparing their 4th full album. Get prepared for the enthralling sounds of Ticon as they make their debut performance in Toronto!

EKOPLEX Live (Aurora Boreal Records, Montreal)
http://www.ekoplex.engram.
ca/
http://www.myspace.com/eko
plexx

Ray Vincent started out playing in bands and an interest in messing with gear and electronic equipment. Then he discovered the world of techno and fell in love with electronic music. It only made sense to start writing it. When Ray discovered psytrance he had found his home. Now after a few years of playing live shows he has honed his skills on getting the dance floor movin’ and groovin’. His music is best described as dark atmospheric psytrance that rolls along at a fast pace tempo. He has played at parties in Toronto and Montreal, including the Eclipse Festival in 2006. Get ready for Ekoplex to rock his hometown.

DJs
Filip aka Ticon
Quietly Quivering
plan b
Lexicon
Shankar

Deco by
Lunatixx Art (Montreal, http://www.lunatixx-art.ne
t/)
Tomasz Ciesla

Visuals by
Wuzzle and Ivygirl

Time and Place
Saturday June 2nd, 10pm-7am
Crosstown
178 Bathurst (At Queen)

Ticket Prices
Advance $25
more at the door
Ticket purchase locations TBA

For more information or out of towners email shakticollective@gmail.com

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Tao Jones - Speed Limit Hiphop Sampler

thephatconductor — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:36:07 GMT

Tao Jones - Speed Limit Hiphop Sampler

www.thephatconductor.com/TaoJones-SpeedLimit.mp3

This promo mixset is a sampler of the slower stuff I like to play as Tao Jones. It's basically a condensed version of the hour and a half to two hours I normally play. It starts off all chunky and hiphop, gets glitchy, rages it, catches it's breath, and then get's all wobbly in the low end. The last track I probably wouldn't play at an event unless it was really appropriate, but it's one of my favourite songs ever so I thought I'd share it with you.

If you like the music on this set, please support the artists by buying their music and going to their shows.

Thanks and props go out to ana sia, lorin, the glitch mob, and sean conlon, who did shut em down with me.

Much love

Dylan

1. Cyne - Nothing Scared
2. edIT - Dirt Off Your Hova Cutup
3. Freakon - Badman Mash
4. Funkstorung Feat Tes - Chopping Heads
5. Tao Jones - Shut Em Down
6. TTC - Dans Le Club (Instrumental
6a. M.I.A. - Galang (Acapella)
7. Dabrye - Lost
8. Kelis - Bossy (SebastiAn Remix) - Tao Jones' Non-Dairy Edit
9. Hitch Glop
10. Mochipet - Bass Against The Machine
11. 8 Frozen Modules - Low Bite Riddim
12. Kraddy - Dangerous
13. Tao Jones - Collateral Damage
14. Louis Couture - Backative
15. Soteg - Ebeneezer
16. Vibesquad - Swivel
17. Breakbeat Buddha feat. Shugga - Endurance
18. Si Begg - Bangin
19. Bassnectar - Amorphous Form
20. Exile and Soft Focus - Silicon Chop
21. World's End Girlfriend - Singing Under the Rainbow

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om

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:24:04 GMT

ommmmmmmmmmmm

~love u all

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Silver artisan wanted for Charity Project

pixylee — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:32:37 GMT

Hey there,

If you are a silversmith in the Tdot/GTA,
(or you know anyone who works with reclaimed or fair-trade eco-friendly silver to make jewellery/pins/flatware etc.)
and would like to become involved in a future international charity project,
please PM me ASAP!

*pixy*

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A Rare Opportunity

makerofhappytrees — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:20:09 GMT

Michael Snow in conversation with Bruce Elder
Thursday, January 25, 2007, 6:30pm
Ontario College of Art &Design
Auditorium, 100 McCaul Street,Toronto
All are welcome; admission isfree.
416-977-6000 | www.ocad.ca

The Faculty of Art of the OntarioCollege of Art &
Design (OCAD) is pleased to present its
mostinternationally recognized alumnus Michael Snow,
in conversation with Bruce Elder, on Thursday, January
25, 2007, 6:30 pm, as part of Art Creates Change, an
annual series of presentations by notable
Canadian artists at the forefront of their professional
practices.

Michael Snow is an internationally-acclaimed filmmaker
and multi-disciplinary artist. Snow crosses
disciplinary boundaries by working in
painting,sculpture, video, film, photography,
holography, drawing, books and music. Since the 1960's
Snow has radically reframed ideas of time and space
through consistently inventive camera related works of
art. His work challenges perception and redirects our
experience of art. Snow's work is represented in
private and public collections including the National
Gallery of Canada (Ottawa), the Museum of Modern Art
(New York), Museum Ludwig (Cologne and Vienna), and
Centre Georges-Pompidou (Paris).

Snow's award-winning films have been presented at
festivals around the world and are included in
the collections of the Anthology Film Archives in New
York City, the Royal Belgian Film Archives, Brussels,
and the Oesterreichesches FilmMuseum, Vienna. His film
"Wavelength" won the Grand Prize at theInternational
Experimental Film Festival in Belgium (1967), and
"SoIs This" won the Los Angeles Film Critics award
(1982).

One of Snow's most recent installations called The
Windows Suite launched at the TorontoPantages Hotel
and Spa during the Toronto Film Festival in
September2006. The permanent installation is made up
of thirty-two varied sequences of images, presented on
large-scale plasma screens inseveral windows of hotel
and related condo buildings facing Victoria Street. The
image sequences show curious scenes, like police
searching a hotel room with flashlights, fish swimming
from window towindow.

Public art works well-known toTorontonians include
Snow's Flightstop, an installation oflife-sized
Canadian geese in flight, hanging in the main atrium
spaceof the Toronto Eaton Centre, and The Audience,
large-scalegold-painted sculptures of figures enjoying
an event, mounted abovethe northeast and northwest
entrances of the Rogers Centre (formerly known as the
SkyDome).

The recipient of numerous awards, Snow received a
Guggenheim Fellowship (1972), the Order of
Canada(1982), the Governor General's Award in Visual
and Media Arts(2000), the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal
(2002), and an honorary doctorate from the
Universit#xE9; de Paris I,
Panth#xE9;on-Sorbonne(2004). Snow is also an OCAD
alumnus and was recognized as an OCAD Honorary Fellow
in 1983.

Bruce Elder is a filmmaker, critic and Professor of
Film Studies at Ryerson University. He is
considered one of Canada's foremost avant-garde
filmmakers and has authored many articles and books on
film, electronic music, poetry, social theory and the
visual arts. Elder is Ryerson University's Director of
the York/Ryerson Universities Joint Program in
Communication and Culture.

I hope to see you there.

Michael

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Sum Kidz Solstice party

James — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:25:25 GMT

Ummm yeah, no one else seemed to mention anything so i guess i will, that party on the Saturday night before the solstice was a big fuckin disappointment. i all together felt ripped off, and there was no formal apology to boot (that i'm aware of) $5 lakehead beer??? even the a cop was laughing at that. i was burned with $20 in drink tickets. i just got back from Van. a matter of days before that and needless to say it didnt feel very welcoming. Also the lack of costumes was a bit disheartening. that is all.

Ciao,

and all together One Love

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Thursday Night- Solstice in the Market 6pm-on

AriSensei — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:43:47 GMT

Red Pepper Spectacle Arts
proudly present the 18th annual
Kensington Market Festival of Lights!
Thursday, December 21st, 2006
PROCESSION BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M. SHARP FROM AUGUSTA & OXFORD

Unite to ignite the longest, darkest night.

Join a cavalcade of costumed characters,
giant puppets, stiltwalkers, and firebreathers
in a luminescent lantern-lit carnival parade at Toronto's legendary Kensington Market.

Journey through Kensington's narrow streets,
encounter surprise theatrics on rooftops and in storefronts -

revel in a fiery solstice send-off at Bellevue Square Park.

Bang a drum or a pot and pan, ring a bell, sing a song,
carry a lantern...

This years theme PEACE NOW!!

More Info: 416 598 3729 - or - redpepper.spectacle@sympatico.ca

or stop by our studio at 160 Baldwin in the Kensington Community Centre

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dec 8 - sub.conscious loft party w edIT, mutt, phat conductor, dept of motion + more

thephatconductor — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:55:59 GMT

for info and audio samples check out www.downtempo.ca

friday december 8 downtempo.ca and the phat conductor unite to form sub.conscious and bring you a night of live music, cutting edge electronics, art, video, and deeeeebauchery! our new venue is the lavish studio 208 loft at 235 carlaw.

musical guests:

edIT - planet mu, alphapup, and the glitch mob in LA.

this guy is one of my favourite musicians ever. his new album certified air raid material (dropping in march) is so goddamn ill that it made me come out of promoter retirement just to hear it again before it comes out. if you're into tipper, bassnectar, prefuse 73, burning man, or anything like that you will LOVE edIT. we put a video and some audio samples up on downtempo.ca if you want to have a listen. his downtempo is among the most lavish ever, but you HAVE to hear the party jams. they are so dirty it makes me question my sexuality.

the department of motion - girl delux, ilevel, mutt, the phat conductor

this is my band's first gig in toronto and it's going to be a blast. we've been hard at work over the last year working on an album that spans the genres of trip hop, drum and bass, house, downtempo, and breaks without losing focus or stylistic unity. it's pure creativity. brainfood for the lucid. we'll be doing a live audio video show for this event so be sure to come check it out.

the phat conuctor - thephatconductor.com. sub.conscious

you know the score. i'm not about to write some cheesy third person bio.

mutt - metalheadz, creative source, renegade recordings, misc.

in addition to doing beats and prodution for the department of motion mutt has a pretty impressive recording career behind him. in the last three years alone he has ha releases on metalheadz, creative source, renegade recordings and many other top drum and bass labels. his smooth groovy sound rocks dancefloors proper without descending into hours of mindless bass drops. i'm sure you will love it as much as i do. the guy is pure class.

rollin' cash - om, sumkidz, manervous beat

what is there that needs to be said about a cat who is THIS ill? the guy has been at it forever and it shows. his diverse styles are sure to rock any dancefloor and he is one chill dude to boot.

adrian - downtempo.ca, sub.conscious

the man behind downtempo.ca has one of the most incredible music collections i have ever heard. it really is retarded. he'll be laying down an early set of downtempo and idm for all the true heads.

pr.incest - sub.conscious

this girl is one of the most avid music heads i have ever met. her taste and dedication are truly humbling. she'll be kicking the event off with some taaasssty downtempo and experimental so be sure to get there early.

<3

dylan

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RAISE 2-8pm!

apsara — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:32:47 GMT

SHow starts at 8pm sharp!! don't be late!
Raise continues until 10:30, at which time the main club opens and you are free to stay and party.
kelly

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RAISE 2

apsara — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:22:54 GMT

GREETINGS FIRE DEVILS AND FREAKS OF FANTASY!!
COME PLAY WITH THE FALLEN ANGELS AT RAISE 2, A NIGHT OF CIRCUS, DANCE, FIRE, VISUAL ART, AND MUSIC
AT THE STATE THEATRE, SAT NOV 25 AND DEC 2.
local performers gather again in support of carolyn pioro, and transform the state theatre into a space of magic, inspiration, and the flights the fallen angels. WE don't need to wings to fly!!
Our last Raise series raised over 30k for Carolyn's hospital care, and now we move onward and upward with her care at home.
There will be room on the dancefloor for all of you, and Mentalfloss will be providing all the right sounds for the evening.
State theatre is south of king st on bathurst, on the east side.
love to you all
Kelly

For more info or a flyer jpg, email me at kellylewis@gmail.com,

Make sure you check out the video link on the website for a fantastic short documentary and images of the first series!!

Get Ready!! please pass this on to anyone who may be interested!!
thank you all for your participation!!

www.raiseproduction.com

--
yum yum yum

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ATMOS LIVE-Sensoric Atmosphera-December 9-Toronto

Lexicon — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:45:38 GMT

Sensoric Atmosphera
December 9th, 2006
Toronto

Shakti Collective Presents its biggest event to date with one of the trance world’s most influential icons . . .

Atmos LIVE
(Digital Structures, Spiral Traxx-Sweden)

Tomasz Balicki, aka Atmos, is one of the most successful producers in the hypnotic and atmospheric trance scene. His genre-shifting track “Klein Aber Doktor” and album Headcleaner ushered in the era of progressive psychedelic trance, influencing a whole generation of Swedish trance artists like Son Kite and Ticon. His sense of merging rhythm programming with delicate strings into a well-produced groovy sound is guaranteed to make everyone get down to the dance floor. About to release his third album, Atmos performs for the first time in Toronto and is certain to create a magical evening.

Also Featuring DJ sets by:
Tomasz Balicki (Atmos)
Shankar (Shakti Collective, Tribal Vision Records) vs. Lexicon (Shakti Collective, Metamystix)
plan b (Shakti Collective) vs. Rook (Shakti Collective, Metamystix)

DJ Chill in Holy Joe’s
Marz (BLA)
Kristian Sunflower (Sumkidz)
Hexagen
Mandelbrot (BLA)
DAM (Deep Sea Fish)
plus more . . .

Deco by
Neil Gibson
Marmalade & Co.

Visuals by
VJ Guy
Wuzzle

Tickets
Early Bird (before Nov. 9) - $20
Advance - $25
More @ door

Tickets will be available at (but not quite yet)…

Shanti Baba - 546 Queen Street West
Metropolis Records – 384 Queen Street West

Out of town email shakticollective@gmail.com

19+ Event
ROAR

Location
Reverb Night Club
651 Queen Street West (at Bathurst)
Doors open at 9pm

http://www.shakticollective.com
http://www.mpdqx.com/digitalstructures
http://www.tribalvision.cz
http://neilgibson.ca

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WORLD CAR FREE DAY

Lexifer — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:10:37 GMT

Get the word out!

World Carfree Day

Friday, September 22, 2006 join more than 100 million people in more than
1500 cities around the globe in celebration of World Carfree Day.

It‚s a world-wide celebration of a possible future, where streets are taken
from the cars and given back to the people.

Streets are for People!, the gang behind PS Kensington, the More Parks ˆ
Less Parking petition car, and the highly photographed Kensington Garden
Car, are promoting a giant Parking Meter Party and Parade.
http://www.streetsareforpeople.org

From 9am to 9pm, the curb lanes of Queen Street West from University to
Dufferin will be transformed from a parking lot to a party as parking meter
spaces are taken by bands, dancers, artists, picnics, peaceniks, chefs and
hairdressers to name a few.

What can you do with a 6‚ x 12‚ parking space?

PARK your non-motorized vehicle ˆ ie. Bicycle, tricycle, baby carriage,
roller skates, skate-board, toboggan, dinkie-car.

PAY the meter - $1.50/hour and the space is yours (be sure to place the
ticket on the "dash of your vehicle"

DO whatever makes you happy! ˆ perform, play games, dance, read a book,
engage passers-bye.

IT‚S FUN ˆ IT‚S LEGAL

Then, At 4pm, meet at the south gates of Trinity Bellwoods park with your
community band, activist group, costumes, people-powered floats, instruments
and join a parade led by the ReEvolution Day Arkestra, the giant street band
where everyone is a member. (we had 250 revelers in the pouring rain for
last years parade)
http://www.myspace.com/reevolutiondayarkestra

At 5:30 ˆ PARADE down Queen St. We‚ll take the east-bound lane all the way
to Nathan Phillips Square. Just like a World Cup or Stanley Cup victory,
we‚ll celebrate this victorious day where the streets of the world return to
the people.

CODE OF PARADE ETHICS

During a street parade it is important to keep a few fundamentals in mind.

Cops are our friends. They are here to keep us safe. Treat them with
respect and it is more likely to be returned and less likely that we‚ll be
hassled. It helps to greet them by their title: "Peace, Officer!"

Respect the TTC - More public transit means less cars and less pollution.
They are on our side. The parade will be blocking car traffic, but when a
streetcar comes up behind us the rearguard of the parade will yell
"STREETCAR!" and we‚ll spread to the side and let it pass showering it with
cheers and shouts of "TTC we love you!"
Part of the point of this action is to prove to the City that our citizens
are responsible enough to get out of the way and not hinder public
transport, meaning we can close a street without paying thousands of dollars
for ugly, police-state barricades.

Invite Car Drivers - This is a party, the bigger the better. We are not
here to taunt or harass car-drivers, rather to invite them to park their
cars and join in the fun.

Keep the Parade together. It‚s very important that no gaps develop in the
parade as some car drivers may try to squeeze themselves in.

Corking Intersections ˆ we‚ll need the help of experienced cyclists from
Critical Mass for this. If head of the parade approaches a red light, we
stop, then go once it turns green. When the light turns red again, we do
not stop the flow of the parade. Corkers will block the cross traffic with
their bikes all the while smiling and thanking the drivers for their
patience until the parade has crossed the intersection as a whole.

Emphasis on FUN ˆ costumes, props, homemade signs and banners and of course
a healthy sense of humour make it a parade (not a protest march)

Peace, we're all in this together,

PS. DON‚T BRING A CAR!

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Finding a place for Your Community

sustcomm-at-Yahoo — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:27:41 GMT

NorthWest Homestead

I live here on the North Coast. But I have some land up in Washington that needs a good home.

This place is way out of sight up on a hilltop that is situated way up in Ferry County in North East Washington State and is near water and National Forest lands.

It is a very private and sunny 10 acre piece of land with a view that would make a great Self Sustainable Solar Powered Homestead for someone who wanted to start putting some roots down in one place and to build their own natural home in a place that has few building restrictions.

The land is nicely situated way up high on a grassy hilltop with a great view overlooking the beautiful Kettle River valley and then across to the mountains on the other side.

It is about 5 miles north of the historic little town of Curlew on highway 21 up in the northern end of the county and it is near tribal lands and other good folks in the local community.

Good building sites, almost flat in many places, Trees out behind and not too far from the year around creek below and within a short walk out back to a National Forest that extends way up the mountain behind you and with grassy fields to the south and below and at a relatively Low Elevation of only 2500 feet you may be able to grow almost anything there and it is a nice sunny spot that is perfect for Solar Power. You will need to put in a well, eventually. There is power and there should be phone lines nearby. It is not that far out but I would stay off the grid and out of sight.

I just want to find a good home for this place since I am committed elsewhere and can't get away. But I live off the grid myself on all Solar power and have been doing so for over twenty years on raw undeveloped land as far as the cocunty is concerned and that means very low taxes stay in place long term. They don't see a house, they don't tax a house.

Consider this to be a safe haven that you can actually retreat to and live when you retire or on in any time of need or as a place to bring together around to create a sustainabvle way of life in community. - T

http://sustcomm.com/curlew10.htm

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Vancouverite freakazoid passing through...

Carmen — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:34:51 GMT

Flew in Tuesday from Burning Man (after travelling to Reno in a horse trailer full of costumes pulled by a trio of Reno drag queens), to visit family, going back to Van on Monday...anything fun happening in town this weekend? Do the cherry beach sunday things still go down?

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OM Board up an running again!~

AriSensei — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:28:17 GMT

YAY!

now we have a place to share info on what's up in t.o. again!

oh and link your In:Tent pictures!

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om board down again???

rainbowdawn1 — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:16:55 GMT

anybody know if it is going to come back? its been a few days now and eegads, i've been so bored i actually had to do *work* at work to make the time pass!! :-(

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Skype

lisaontheroad — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:59:08 GMT

Hey there, I just downloaded Skype - "talk to anyone in the world for free." www.skype.com. I'm really excited but I have no one to talk to and try this out on! Are any of you on Skype? My Skype name is lisaontheroad, for anyone who wants to chat sometime!

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promise cherry beach sundays - aug 20

canadian420chick — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 07:42:56 GMT

im sure most of you get this mailing, but i wanted to remind everyone of this awesome thang we are privileged to have.

summer is -gasp- loosing its steam a wee bit (i know it SUCKS) so lets all get together and dance!! plus, besides the regular awesomeness of dave and irving (and their crew), some other really awesome-o people are playing and doing visuals for us!

hurrah!

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this sunday August 20th
shanti baba + hot pie records + promise cherry beach sunday afternoon soundsystem

We’ve super enjoyed our collaborations with groups over the past sundays. Join us down at the beach this weekend for a three way featuring dubbed out sounds from Alx and the Shanti Baba crew, and the trippy live techno, dub, hip hop and drum n bass of Hot Pie Records, as well as our own hand picked Promise house selectahs. Shanti Baba is our favourite paraphernalia store at Bathurst and Queen West with a really cool and friendly staff, and Hot Pie Records is a group of diverse and motivated music lovers and they’ll be bringing a lot more than music along with them this sunday (think pies!).

Also, we recently did an interview with Raju Mudhar from the Toronto Star about Cherry Beach. Raju is an intelligent and sympathetic voice and his article aims at supporting the contribution Cherry Beach and the sunday afternoon celebrations have made to putting the fun back into our city’s public spaces and adding to the waterfront environment. Look for the article in this sunday’s edition of the Star, probably in the Metro or Entertainment section.

Shanti Baba will be starting the afternoon early with a roster of their favourite reggae and dancehall djs, then here’s the rest of the line up:

5.00 Fabien Palmer – progressive house
5.45 Sage Firman (Lazydaze) - tech house
6.30 Toye and Zumba - live dub and trip techno
7.15 Rythmicru with EF Sharp - live hop hop
8.00 Spooloops - live house
9.00 Ben Marshall - deep house
10.0 Jonah K - dreamy drum n bass

visuals by Jackie, Elysha, Siren and Tomoko

yummy cherry pies and prizes from Hot Pie Records!

Bring a frisbee, bring a kite, bring a handy sweater, bring a dog (only nice dogs), bring your lover and a hammock. And pass the time on this lazy sunny sunday afternoon with friends and friends of friends.

3 to 11pm - east end of the park, in from the water.

Directions to Cherry Beach: Take Lakeshore Blvd east of downtown just past Parliament. Turn south down Cherry Street all the way to the end, then go east into the parking lot on your left. At the furthest east of the lot walk along the bike path and turn left up the trail into the woods... you'll hear music. If you end up at the lake, you're going the wrong way.

Biking to Cherry Beach is easy along the paths beside the lake, a new bus route from Union Station goes down there too.

Things to think about: Please bring only what you plan to take back out with you - leave no trace. Pack something warm (it gets cool after dark by the lake) and something to sit on and also something to keep sun off your head. Drink lots of water. Bring something to share.

And remember while down at the beach to take care of your friends, your neighbours, and what's going on around you. It's what makes the sunday afternoons happen smoothly.

If the weather turns grey the day of, call 416 323 0361 for the contingency plan.

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Return of the Indigenous Alien

lisaontheroad — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:55:26 GMT

This is my first time ever posting on the Tribe board - it took me a while to figure out, actually, I wasn't sure how to post, how to join the community, etc., but I think I've got it all figured out now...

So...hi! How is everyone? I've missed the OMMB but in a way, taking a break from posting on it has been good for me. So much incredibly valuable information and memorable moments and poignant and significant and sentimental posts lost (hopefully not forever, but I haven't been really keeping up with what's happening with that)...but I've accepted that loss, if it is inevitable, and am moving right along.

It's been a fabulous crazy summer, very much in the work hard/play hard vein. I'm still teaching ESL and at the height of our peak season, we had over 500 students at the school, double what we normally have, and twice the number of teachers. Absolute chaos. Got over a few scrapes and bruises from the Boreal camping trip alright. Went for a Sunday skinnydip at Hanlan's Point last weekend. Trying to keep writing, and appreciating summer heat.

Anyways, I'm taking the day off work tomorrow to accompany my mom to the hospital for hip replacement surgery. It's fairly routine these days, and my mom's only 58, so prospects for recovery are very good. She'll be in hospital for 3 days, and then rehab for a week thereafter. What complicates matters is she is the primary caregiver for my older sister, who is mentally challenged, and I will be assuming that role for a little while, specifically on the weekends (and some possible weekdays) so I won't be able to go out for more than a few hours at a time on the weekends or after work for a little while; juggling that, and going to visit my mom at rehab, and taking care of Caroline will be hard, but I feel good about doing my part....

Please send your good vibes and energy to my mom tomorrow (her surgery is in the morning, from 11 to 1). We both strongly believe in the healing power of prayer and positive energy, so any and all thoughts are appreciated very deeply.

I may be a bit scarce from now till the end of the summer, but keep in touch, y'all.

Lisa

(the artist formerly known as "indigenous alien" on the OMMB)

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superlounge!!! friday, aug 11 + dawn's coming home!!!

wAX — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:06:58 GMT

hey everybody,

come out to pause break's second page of dancable events this friday at the stone's place!!

~francis wAX

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pause break presents
pg.02 superlounge

w/
capro - (subtrac.info)
one of toronto's leading pioneers of the sound of dubstep.

symetry
toronoto's coalition member dropping downtempo and dub drum n' bass

evolve
an eccentric array of deep and gut grabbing techno

francis wAX
serving a rare funky house and breaks set

jackrabbit
breaks and rock

come dodge the heat in one of the city's best lounges with the cold
cranked, open pool table and vintage films while shaking that ass to
some summer beats

friday - august.11th
@ stone's place (1255 queen west)
$5 cover
www.pausebreak.in

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R.I.P Murray Bookchin

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 23:26:52 GMT

Wow, I just found out that he died, last month.

Bookchin was the primary influence for all of my political thought, so I thought it'd be appropriate to make a post in his memory.

for those of you who never heard of him here's the Wikipedia article:

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Murray Bookchin (January 14, 1921 – July 30, 2006) was an American libertarian socialist speaker and writer, and founder of the "Social Ecology" school of libertarian socialist and ecological thought. He is the author of two dozen books on politics, philosophy, history, and urban affairs as well as ecology.

Bookchin was born in New York City to the Russian Jewish immigrants Nathan and Rose (Kaluskaya) Bookchin, and was imbued with Marxist ideology from his youth. He joined the Young Pioneers, the Communist youth organization, at the age of nine. In the late 1930s he broke with Stalinism and gravitated toward Trotskyism, working with a group publishing the periodical Contemporary Issues in the 1950s. Then gradually becoming disillusioned with the coercion he saw as inherent in conventional Marxism-Leninism, he became an anarchist, helping to found the Libertarian League in New York in the 1950s.

His book Our Synthetic Environment, published under the psuedonym 'Lewis Herber' six months before Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, described a broad range of environmental ills but received little attention because of his political radicalism. His groundbreaking essay "Ecology and Revolutionary Thought" introduced ecology as a concept for radical politics. Other essays from that time pioneered innovative ideas about ecological technologies. Lecturing all over the United States, he helped popularize the concept of ecology to the counterculture. His widely rep[ublished 1969 essay "Listen, Marxist!" warned Students for a Democratic Society (in vain) against its takeover by a Marxist group. These and other influential 1960s essays are anthologized in Post Scarcity Anarchism.

Through the 1950s and 1960s, Bookchin worked in a number of working class situations -- including a stint as a railroad stevedore. He began teaching in the late 1960s at the Free University. a counter-cultural 1960s era Manhattan-based institution. This led to a tenured position at Ramapo State College in Mahwah, NJ. At the same time, he co-founded, in 1971, the Institute for Social Ecology at Goddard College in Vermont. He moved from Hoboken, NJ to Vermont upon his retirement from Ramapo and devoted his time to writing and lecturing around the world. His 1982 book, The Ecology of Freedom, had a profound impact on the emerging ecology movement, both in the United States and abroad. He was active in the antinuclear Clamshell Alliance in New England, and his lectures in Germany influenced some of the founders of the German Greens. He continued to teach at the ISE until 2004.

Bookchin remained a radical anti-capitalist and vocal advocate of the decentralisation of society. His writings on libertarian municipalism, a theory of face-to-face, grassroots democracy, had an influence on the Green Movement and anti-capitalist direct action groups such as Reclaim the Streets. He was a staunch critic of biocentric philosophies such as deep ecology and the biologically deterministic beliefs of Sociobiology, and his criticisms of "new age" Greens such as Charlene Spretnak contributed to the divisions that affected the American Green Movement in the 1990's.

His book From Urbanization to Cities (originally published as The Rise of Urbanization and the Decline of Citizenship) traces the democratic traditions that influenced his political philosophy and defines the implementation of the libertarian municipalism concept. A much smaller work, The Politics of Social Ecology, written by his partner of twenty years, Janet Biehl, briefly summarizes these ideas. In 1999, Bookchin broke with anarchism and placed his ideas into the framework of communalism.

In addition to his political writings, Bookchin wrote extensively on his philosophical ideas, which he called dialectical naturalism. The dialectical writings of Hegel, which articulate a developmental philosophy of change and growth, seemed to him to lend themselves to an organic, even ecological approach. His later philosophical writings emphasize humanism, rationality, and the ideals of the Enlightenment.

His last major published work was The Third Revolution, a four-volume history of the libertarian impulse in European and American revolutionary movements. He died of heart failure on July 30, 2006 at his home in Burlington, Vermont at the age of 85. [/quote]

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray_Bookchin

The article doesn't mention what I belive to be his most profound essey, dealing with the future possibilities of Anarchism, wich is called "Post Scarcity Anarchism". Anyone interested in economics/production and anarchism should find the essey and read it.

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new tunes by jonah k

megarectangle — Wed, 31 May 2006 20:46:50 GMT

hey all just signed up to this site and i'm pretty excited about it.

for those who are interested, I have been busy producing lots of new music in the last year or so and, at this point, it seems unlikely that I will be rushing to publish another actual album anytime soon...

I have, however, been posting things here and there across the web, as well as on our new online label, www.hotpierecords.com

so please check out some of the links below and see what i've been up to.

www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=17720

www.hotpierecords.com/jonahk.html

www.teknotribes.com/music.html

feel free to send feedback my way as well if you feel so inclined!

peas

Jonah

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Psychedelics could help addicts

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:01:55 GMT

Aug 10, 6:50 PM

Some of Vancouver's top drug policy officials say the city should consider treating drug and alcohol addicts with psychedelic drugs to help them turn their lives around.

Zarina Mulla, the social planner for the City of Vancouver's drug policy program, says hallucinogens such as peyote and ayahuasca could offer addicts "profound benefits." "There have been profound, lasting and positive behavioural and lifestyle changes in the clients who were given that sacrament," she told CBC News.

"I say this as a treatment so it is under very ritualistic and therapeutic conditions. It helps people understand who they are and leads to a process of self examination and recovery."

She co-authored a report last year saying the use of peyote and ayahuasca could be "beneficial," and is recommending that the city spend some money to look into the idea.

The idea already has the support of other drug addiction experts, including David Marsh, the head of addiction medicine at the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

"My feeling is that people with substance abuse disorders should have the same treatment as people with cancer or heart disease. If there is a natural compound that shows some promise, it should be rigorously evaluated and if proven effective it should be offered."

The city report was released following a report by the Health Officers Council of British Columbia that also suggested that medical use of psychedelic drugs could be useful.

B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall also thinks that used properly, the psychedelic drugs could help addicts change their lives.

"Anything that fundamentally alters their perception of themselves may potentially have a therapeutic use as an adjunct," said Kendall.

So far, there are no plans to set up a clinical trial in Vancouver.

Source: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/10082006/3/canada-psychedelics-help-addicts-say-b-c-drug-officials.html

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for those who miss dark om

rainbowdawn1 — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:03:12 GMT

check this out, of all places it was in that conservative rag the NY Post today! (i just read someone's copy they left sitting on the table next to me at lunch)

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ONE IN 3 AMERICANS SAY U.S. AIDED 9/11
SURVEY SHOCKER

By THOMAS HARGROVE and GUIDO H. STEMPEL III

August 3, 2006 -- More than one-third of Americans suspect federal officials assisted in the 9/11 terrorist attacks or took no action to stop them so the United States could go to war in the Middle East, according to a new poll.

The survey also found that 16 percent of Americans speculate that secretly planted explosives, not burning passenger jets, were the real reason the massive Twin Towers of the World Trade Center collapsed.

The national Scripps Howard/Ohio University poll of 1,010 adults also found that anger against the federal government is at record levels, with 54 percent saying they "personally are more angry" at the government than they used to be.

Widespread resentment and alienation toward the national government appears to be fueling a growing acceptance of conspiracy theories about the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Suspicions that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job quickly have become nearly as popular as decades-old conspiracy theories that the federal government was responsible for President John Kennedy's assassination and that it has covered up proof of space aliens.

Seventy percent of people who give credence to these theories also say they've become angrier with the federal government than they used to be.

Thirty-six percent of respondents overall said it is "very likely" or "somewhat likely" that federal officials either participated in the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon or took no action to stop them "because they wanted the United States to go to war in the Middle East."

"One out of three sounds high, but that may very well be right," said Lee Hamilton, former vice chairman of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also called the 9/11 commission).

His congressionally appointed investigation concluded that federal officials bungled their attempts to prevent, but did not participate in, the attacks by al Qaeda five years ago.

"A lot of people I've encountered believe the U.S. government was involved," Hamilton said. "Many say the government planned the whole thing. Of course, we don't think the evidence leads that way at all."

University of Florida Law Professor Mark Fenster, author of the book "Conspiracy Theories: Secrecy and Power in American Culture," said the poll's findings reflect public anger at the unpopular Iraq war, realization that Saddam Hussein did not have weapons of mass destruction and growing doubts of the veracity of the Bush administration.

"What has amazed me is not that there are conspiracy theories, but that they didn't seem to be getting any purchase among the American public until the last year or so," Fenster said.

The survey found that people who regularly use the Internet and not mainstream media are significantly more likely to believe in 9/11 conspiracies.

The survey was conducted by telephone from July 6 through 24 at the Scripps Survey Research Center at the University of Ohio under a grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation. The poll has a margin of error of 4 percentage points. Scripps Howard

http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/
one_in_3_americans_say_u_s__aided_9_11_nationalnews_thomas_hargrove
______and_guido_h__stempel_iii.htm

(i had to break that crazy url into three lines- you would have to put them all back into one line for it to work)

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Touch the Sun

makerofhappytrees — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:03:08 GMT

This is an open call for anyone interested in helping to form a multi-disciplinary collective of artists, healers, and forward thinkers to act as the Toronto Council within the Touch the Sun Network.

We will be meeting at Trinity Bellwoods before the next drum circle in the bowl at 7 pm.

Hope to see you there.

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International Day of Action

makerofhappytrees — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 17:50:54 GMT

International Day of Action
SATURDAY 12th AUGUST 2006
STOP ISRAEL’S BOMBING NOW

There will be an International Day of action on Saturday 12th August when demonstrations will be held around the world.

Mass rally & march in Toronto will start at 1.00 pm in front of the Israeli Consulate at 180 Bloor St. W., on the north side of Bloor, just west of Avenue Road. (Closest subway stop is Museum Station)

The US/UK proposal to send international forces to southern Lebanon, on their conditions, will only escalate this war. Deploying more firepower that is clearly 100% on the side of Israel will not stop this violence but will worsen the conflict. The immediate need is for Israel to stop its attacks.

For more information, visit: Toronto Coalition to Stop the War at www.nowar.ca

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Travelling the West

kassidy — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:44:32 GMT

Hey to all OMMIES!! I just joined this tribe, after reading for quite some time now, observing and smiling at how much of a family this community is. I am proud to say that I've been to OM 04 and Re:Union last year - but unfortunately i missed In:tent this summer because I am on the west coast until the end of August. Anyways, on with my point!!

I am currently participating in a program called Katimavik, (some people may wonder - what the heck is that??) and I have been gone from T.O. since last November. I am on Vancouver island right now, and it's absolutely gorgeous!! I am having major withdrawl from dancing the night away, though, and I am looking forward to hopefully finding some OMMIEs on the island to connect with.
I am thinking about making my way to Calgary in late August/early Sept, and was wondering if anyone would be going in that direction as well.
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer sunshine, and hopefully I can find some connections with other awesome people here on the island, and on the interior as well.

Peace - Love - Free Dance

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Suggestions needed

kassidy — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:25:08 GMT

Hello to all you beautiful people!!! I have a request that I thought some of you may be interested in :

I'm currently coming to the end of my journey with Katimavik ( 9 months travelling Canada, volunteering and living with 8 other young people), and we are looking to plan our few days of debriefing. I am looking for some self-realization/group bonding/team learning activities that I could present as part of our last few days together. If anyone has any ideas as to what may be an effective way to reflect, learn and appreciate the time we've spent together, please reply!! Or you can email me at mymotherisearth@hotmail.com.

Thanks!!!
kass

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Basilisk - Octopus Marmalade (deep & funky progressive set)

ektoplazm — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:30:59 GMT

Cover:
http://www.ektoplazm.com/gallery2/d/7418-2/octopus_marmalade-1.jpg

Tracklist:
01 :: Tetraktys - Burning Palace [Groove Zone]
02 :: Auricular - Brilliant Cut [Plusquam]
03 :: Gaudium - Walking in Circles [Spiral Trax]
04 :: Element - Go This Way [Avalanche]
05 :: Ticon - Groovin the Bed [Digital Structures]
06 :: Kooler - Awake [Kamaflage]
07 :: Vibrasphere - Funk the Trunk [Dragonfly]
08 :: Frogacult - Back to the Woods [Iboga]
09 :: Magnetrixx - Filigran [AP]
10 :: Kiwa - Sidechained [Surreal Audio]
11 :: Tegma - Wandala [Plusquam]
12 :: Buzzmonx - All You Can Eat [Plusquam]
13 :: NASA - Someone to Watch Over Me [Domo]
14 :: Jaïa - Eyengui [Digital Structures]
15 :: Motion - Interference [Sub.Machine]
16 :: Hallucinogen - Bubble ‘n Tweak [Solstice]
17 :: Alternate Vision vs Z-Man - Back to Reality [Turbo Trance]

Octopus Marmalade is an exploration of the light and funky side of progressive psychedelic trance. These tracks have been chosen for their intricate rhythmic programming, deep and groovy bass lines, warm summer melodies, and laidback atmospheres. Instead of being a peak-time party mix, this one is crafted with smooth harmonic mixes for background listening in the car or at home. Enjoy!

Download:
http://www.free604.com/files/basilisk-octopus_marmalade-2006/
http://www.ektoplazm.com/tracker/torrents/Basilisk_-_Octopus_Marmalade_-_2006_-_MP3.torrent

Mixed & arranged by: Basilisk
http://www.ektoplazm.com/profiles/basilisk/
Size: 141Mb
Format: 256k MP3
Length: 77 minutes
Recorded: January 22nd, 2006

COMMENTS / FEEDBACK:
http://www.ektoplazm.com/audio/octopus-marmalade/

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good camping practices..... any good ideas??

blank_space — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:24:45 GMT

Hi there everyone.

I'm on the hunt for practical, good camping practices. (Radical, Eco-oriented, intentionally sustainable and low-impact.)

I would like to produce a zine (on recycled paper) regarding the subject (under creative commons), with the purpose of copying and distributing freely at festivals all over North America this summer ('06). There is much information on good camping practices that is yet to be compiled for this project so i would like to ask those of you out there, who care, to share some of that info. I would be open to one-liners/short blurbs, DIY instructions, 1st hand stories, essays and already compiled information. Printing should take place somewherer in the 1st week of August.

Thanks for your input

Please leave a message thru tribe
Or you can email me at 3.14blank.space@gmail.com

Alex

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Sumkidz say goodbye to Leelee Mishi - July 22

megarectangle — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 19:38:02 GMT

Hello there! As you may know, our good friend Leanne is taking off to Japan for a year of adventures (andEnglish teaching) at the beginning of August!

In hopes of sending her off with style the Sumkidz are throwing a party at the Apothecary on Saturday, July 22nd. With two floors(one is a rooftop patio) of music on the Sumkidz soundsystem, amazing visuals, snacks from the Apothecary Grill, and your presence - it's sure to be a blast!

Music will be provided by:
Jonah K
Rollin Cash
Zumba
Mike Lambert
Spooloops LIVE
Miss Kriss
and LeeLee Mishi

Visuals provided by Siren... Decoration by Jackie Levitt.

The Apothecary is located on the northeast corner of Adelaide & Peter (west of John, east of Spadina... Toronto). Entrance is on Peter St.

Please RSVP to guestlist22@hotmail.com by noon on Sat. July 22nd for guestlist - FREE before midnight (come early!) and $5 after.
For those thatdon't RSVP, the cover is $5 before midnight / $10 after. Party will run fromapprox. 10pm till 3am...

If you can think of anyone who would like to say goodbye to Leanne or who would just like to come to a great party, please forward this info along. Thanks! Have a great week and hope to see you on the 22nd! :)

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The Phat Conductor - Splank Sessions Set - July 06

thephatconductor — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:24:01 GMT

The Phat Conductor (Funky Cactus, Lab-Rok, WOMP!,2Wars - Toronto, Canada)

http://www.thephatconductor.com

Splank Sessions Mixset - July 5, 2006

http://www.thephatconductor.com/ThePhatConductor-SplankSessions-July-06.mp3

1. *Intro = Michael Rupert + The House of Break
2. Tipper - Tepid Bile - Tippermusic vs. Beastie Boys - Sure Shot (Acapella)
3. Method Man vs. Prodigy (The Phat Conductor Edit) - Bootleg
4. *Bridge = Doom Selector - Broken Joint (The Phat Conductor Edit)
5. Docta Seuss + The Phat Conductor - Untitled - Unsigned
6. Bassnectar + The Phat Conductor - Ancient Astronauts - Unsigned
7. Prosper and Balda - D'All Ass (Bassbin Twins Remix) - Funky Cactus
8. Rawhill Cru - Jungle Ain't Sellin' (Dave Dub + The Phat Conductor's Funk
mix) - Funky Cactus (Forthcoming)
9. *Bridge = James Brown - Payback Megamix (The Phat Conductor Edit) -
Bootleg
10. Beck - High Five vs. Dubplate Culture (The Phat Conductor Remix) -
Bootleg
11. The Phat Conductor's Chocolate Salty Balls
12. Price Cuts - That's Right (Dave Dub + The Phat Conductor Remix) -
Lab-Rok (Forthcoming)
13. Robb G + The Phat Conductor - Chunkasaurus - Menu Music (Forthcoming)
14. Rawhill Cru - Jungle Ain't Sellin' (Dave Dub + The Phat Conductor's
Breaks Mix) - Funky Cactus (Forthcoming)
15. Steelzawheelz - Discotron (Drummatic Twins Mix) - Money Shot
16. Geek Ghastly - Rage Against Terror - Bootleg
17. The Phat Conductor - Ice-9 - 2Wars
18. Guru and the Roots - Lift Your Fist (Wayward Soul Bootleg)
19. Raster - The Prototype (Tipper's Tippy Bazmeg Remix) - Chi Records
20. Raster - Spiral Transform - Chi Records
21. The Nam Shub of Enki - Phresch Controller - Unreleased

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2 WORKSHOPS TO CHECK WHILE AT OM NEXT WEEK. .

justone — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:32:58 GMT

hi folks. . .im excited to be heading up into the canadian realms from Massachusetts. . . ill be leading 2 workshops. . . 1 will be on how to make sauerkraut . . . a basic raw recipe. . . bring a journal and pen. . . im not sure if i will successfully locate a place to pick up some cabbage once i am in canada. . .we'll see. .though if not, it wont be hard to pass the info on in a talk as opposed to a hands on demo. we'll meet in the kind kitchen thursday at 2pm. . .
the other will meet in the workshop dome on 2 days. . wed and fri at 2pm. . . . we will talk about (and try some) breathing and toning techniques and how they can be used to help fascilitate transcendental states with oneself or group dynamic while in a dance/music environment. . . just bring your fleshy self and a willingness to participate. . . see you there. . .

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Contact Juggling Workshop with Dawn

perpetual_Dawn — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 22:34:39 GMT

Friday Dec 16th from 7pm - 10pm at Zero Gravity Circus

Dawn Monette has been juggling since 1987, and contact juggling for
the past 3 years. She has been street performing and working with the
Work Less Party in Vancouver for the past year, and can been seen in
the film Alarm Clocks Kill Dreams. She's also begun her own juggling
club at Capilano College.

She is coming to Toronto and on Friday, December 16th, 2005 you will
find her bouncing about, teaching about balls, and how to juggle the
ball gracefully around your body without losing contact.

7-9 workshop, play until 10!

$15-$35 sliding scale.

Bring balls if you have them,

There will be some to borrow or purchase.

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Who is going to ORP presents - Intent ?

Scott — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:28:36 GMT

I’m going to Intent ! Are you ?
This will be my 5th summer solstice gathering and I cant wait to be out under the stars and the moon with so many friends, coming together again. I am happy to say once again I will be presenting a video art installation at one of the sound stages. I hope to host other Vjs with the means to drop some clips too. This is the third year in a row I have brought my installation to the festival and Om 2003 was the first time I played video of any kind at an event of any kind. I played my animated short movie Cosmic Ascension During the excellent performance by main stage band Kanal. Cosmic Ascension is a film based on the teachings of the Mayan Dreamspell calendar. Beliefs and legends close to the hearts of the members of Kanal and as I soon found many others who like me are enchanted by the mysteries of the Maya and some who truly follow the Mayan calendar. My intention in telling you all this is to point out that my current position as a Video Technician a Vj and or Video Artist at all types of events is a direct result of my participation at Om 2003 where my film was seen by one or two members of the BLA... ->Insert shameless plug( BLA presents Gus Till and more including me-June 30th )
and as they say the rest is history .
Because Om openly served as such an incredible creative platform for me I feel a responsibility to myself and the community to continue to participate and add to the festival with my passion for video art.
AND ITS SO MUCH DANG FUN I CANT WAIT

http://www.omreunionproject.org
THIS FROM THE WEB SITE :
There will be 2 soundstages this year which will feature:
Drum and Bass/Jungle
Techno
House
Dub
Breaks
Psytrance

Here is a list of some of the collectives involved in the soundstages this year:
Afterglow
BLA
Coalition
Dharma Lab
EMP
Foundation Music
Gnome
Sumkidz

^ ^ ^ ^ ^
This is good you should come :)

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Lots of new people!

perpetual_Dawn — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:25:16 GMT

Hey everyone,

We recieve a new member here almost DAILY! I was hoping we could all write a little about ourselves to let everyone know who we are!

I am Dawn. I went to Om 2000-2004, they were amazing and changed my life. Since, I have moved to Vancouver, amongst many other OMies, whom have become like family to me.

I like to be outside, dancing freely (preferably naked) to some phat as break beats in the warm sunshine, and it's best if I have a ball in my hand.

I miss my hOMe these days... I'm coming back in August. Keep me updated as to what fun stuff will be going down!

:D

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Drinks tonite near the market:)

danigyrl — Fri, 05 May 2006 00:45:40 GMT

Very last minute, but if you feel like a wander and a cocktail or pint, come out tonite to Thymeless! It's a Burner drink night (i.e. Burningman peeps..), full of people always interested in meeting other friendly creative fun people! It would be great to see some new and/or otherwise familiar faces out, and I would luv luv luv some more cross-pollination of the womderful communities we have in the city.. come out, say hi..

Thymeless
355 College St. Toronto (just west of Spadina)
9ish, likely til late

Dani!

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~Gypsy Circus @ The Clothing Show This weekend ~

ChAnDra — Thu, 04 May 2006 03:35:32 GMT

Hey Everyone...

Come check out this Clothing Show this weekend...www.theclothingshow.com.....Lots of Interesting Clothing and Jewlery designers...My BOOTH number is 415,.,,,In the BOUTIque Section......Or check my site for Directions ...www.gypsycircus.ca
And......Let me know if anything interesting is happening this weekend...
Cheers
~Sandra~

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BBC Doc: Freud's nephew created consumerism as mass control wtf!?

thephatconductor — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:54:01 GMT

Like Baraka, this documentary will be mandatory viewing when i take over the world... Totally mindblowing. I think the last part will be available starting tomorrow.

http://informationclearinghouse.info/article12669.htm

[b]The Century of the Self[/b]

[i]How politicians and business learned to create and manipulate mass-consumer society.[/i]

Adam Curtis, The Century of the Self tells the untold and sometimes controversial story of the growth of the mass-consumer society in Britain and the United States. How was the all-consuming self created, by whom, and in whose interests?

Freud provided useful tools for understanding the secret desires of the masses. Unwittingly, his work served as the precursor to a world full of political spin doctors, marketing moguls, and society's belief that the pursuit of satisfaction and happiness is man's ultimate goal.

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updated EMRG N SEE 06 line up...git ready...

jody — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:41:37 GMT

June 16-18th:

breakin newz...
this just in....dopeness beyond perception....werd em up...
recently added...

Bluetech (Native State Records)
Rena Jones, SF
Haj (Freek Factory | Sub Swara) NY
Dhruva (Sub Swara | Dhamaal SF) NY, SF
Sunder (Sub Swara | Freek Factory) NY
Kitty D, SF
Mozaic, SF
Keenen, Vancouver, BC
Lava Machette, SF, Ashland
Ooah vs. Jamie and Aaron from Zilla
Jubal, Shasta
Mountain, SF, Shasta

Kraddy, SF
Edit, SF
Random Rab, SF
Patricio, LA
Oscure, LA
Fungineers, another universe
Beat greens, Ashland
Luminous Fog, Portland
Spiro, NY
Shakatura, BC, Canada
Nep~Tune, SF
Goldilox, SF
Mercury, Ashland/Shasta
Ion, Ahland
Break Beat Buddah, SF
Goddess Alchemy Project, Sanoma
Sasha Butterfly, BC, Canada
Muti Usina Zita, Ashland

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Request for info re: Re:Union '05 workshop/themecampers

pixylee — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 13:37:31 GMT

Hi everyone.

Just a quick, but uber-important request:

If you facilitated a workshop, or if you set up a themecamp during Re:union 05,
please PM me ASAP (before April 6th if possible).

The 2006 workshop and themecamp coordinators are interested in compiling your feedback/thoughts/feelings/opinions regarding last year's set-up, so we've put together a little questionnaire for y'all (only 10 questions..no biggie). We've emailed it out to those who participated last year, but alas, a bunch of those email addresses are no longer in service, so we need your new contact info ASAP if you wish to help us form a vision for the '2006 gathering' workshops/themecamps arrangement.

Muchos gracias,

*pixy lee*

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6th Mass Extinction

perpetual_Dawn — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:43:48 GMT

Hey folks,

I've been facing the realities of life which are facing us these days, and I have been coming across problems like this in the news... This is "old news" apparently, but no one seems to do much about it. I am trying to kick some ass to get people motivated to write their political figures, talk about this loudly on the bus, start thinking about ways you can change personal lifestyles to create a better world for our future, and our childrens future.

I remember when I was a child they sat me and my friends in a smoked filled hut, gave us one oxygen mask and said "this is your future"

We buy water in bottles now, I don't believe oxygen bottles could be far behind. It's too bad the rest of the earths species can't carry bottles.

______________________________________

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03/21/un_biodiversity_report/

Human activity is causing the biggest loss in biodiversity since the extinction of the dinosaurs, a UN report says.

Released to mark the start of the UN environment programme meeting in Curitiba, Brazil, the Biodiversity Outlook 2 calls for rapid and decisive intervention to avert further species loss.
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A flock of worrying statistics front up the report.

As much as 80 per cent of Caribbean hard coral cover has vanished in the last 30 years. Large North Atlantic fish have endured a two-thirds drop in numbers. Up to around half of higher birds are threatened with extinction.

Disturbingly, every year since the turn of the century 6m hectares of natural forest have been destroyed. The bulk – around 4m hectares – disappear annually from Africa, which can scarcely afford to lose what natural resources it does have.

Even where habitats are relatively intact in terms of sheer area, they are becoming fragmented. This puts huge pressure on their ability to support biodiversity.

Productive ecosystems are the foundation of human wellbeing, the authors say. A recent survey showed that 15 out of 24 markers of ecosystem health - from fishery stocks though to water supplies and atmospheric cleanliness - were in decline. In fact, overall demand for ecological resources outstrips supply by 20 per cent.

Alien species introductions brought about by human activity are bad news for biodiversity too. Since the opening of the Suez canal, some 300 species have invaded the Mediterranean from the Red Sea, out-competing natives that occupy a similar niche in the ecosystem.

The financial hit from introduced pests is estimated at over $100bn.

The overall picture frames humanity's effect on global biodiversity in a geological context; there have only been five mass extinction events in the history of Earth that compare. We're now in the same destructive league as asteroid strikes, enormous flood basalts and ice ages.

The new report paints an even more grim picture than the first Biodiversity Outlook, released in 2001. In response to that assessment the UN set a target in Johannesburg in 2002 to achieve a “significant reduction in the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010”.

That's now looking increasingly unlikely.

In effect then, the current Curitiba meeting is a last-gasp effort to rescue that target, “by no means impossible”, according to the new report's authors, though it requires "unprecedented action".

The authors urge better habitat protection, pollution curbs, and resource management.

Labour has sent DEFRA minister Jim Knight to Curitiba. Though with relatively little biodiversity of its own to preserve, Britain's role must be to support efforts in the tropics, which play host to unimaginable numbers of species.

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GTA Bellydance instructor sought for T.V. doc

pixylee — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:42:04 GMT

Hi there. I'm looking for a belldance instructor to interview/feature in a made-for-T.V. doc. The filming will take place early this April, in Toronto. So if you or someone you know may be interesed, please email me, pixy lee, at niftypixy@hotmail.com ASAP!

Thanks:)

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Hello to the HeartLanDers.

AmyfritH — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 06:06:20 GMT

Hi. I lived the first 19 years of my life in the Headwaters (Dufferin County) Region, inbetween Owen Sound and Toronto. I moved to BC once I completed highschooling.

I love Ontario. I love BC also. I love Earth.

But seriously, I will allways be truely thankfull for my Solid heartland rooTs.

Just a kind little note from a forrest nymph.

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Vote Monday Darlings....

AriSensei — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:08:53 GMT

don't forget- do it - this is the chance you get to have some impact on this side of the system

this is your change the system from within in it's most accessable form

don't tie yourself in some bs. about how the system works-

casting your vote has more impact than intellectual wanking -

as important as it is to speak of the dao- it is that much more important to live it

oh.
.
.

and what 12 year old wanker with a design degree made this cold sterile uninviting mildly creapy elemantary school text book interface-

god- check the little boy and girl on the members bit...

oh - well maybe we can vote by moving but that will take some time to think about

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new phat conductor tunes...

thephatconductor — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:30:02 GMT

Just thought I'd drop a line to let you know what I've been working on lately...

Been spending most of my time working with my new band The Department of Motion. We are a 4 piece from Toronto consisting of myself on beats, bass, composition, production, etc.. Clara on vocals, Iain on guitars and bass, and the illustrious Stu doing the recording engineering. We should be ready to start doing live shows by the summer.

Here's a little mp3 teaser of a few tunes I have on the go with the band: http://thephatconductor.com/DeptOfMotion-Teaser.mp3

The first one I made for my girlfriend nunich for christmas (hence the covert living room samplings) the little short one is just getting started (to give you an idea what the process is like) it didn't have vocals or instrumental parts at that time. Then there's an as-yet-unnamed dubby tune, and this 15/8 time signature thing I did for Iain for Bravo (a canadian arts network) there's a video in the works. I can't wait.

I've been doing lots of breaks stuff lately too. I'll post about release dates when they are a bit closer. Most of this stuff is fr summer.

Here's a little breaks teaser: http://thephatconductor.com/ThePhatConductor-PriceCutsRmx(wDaveDub)-RawhillRmx(wDaveDub)-X(wBassnectar).mp3

It consists of the Price Cuts remix I did with Dave Dub (coming out on Lab Rok), the Rawhill Cru remix we did, and then a tune I'm working on with Lorin Bassnectar. The first two are finished, just not out yet... I did a house tune with Jelo that will be dropping soon too, you can hear it in my Shambhala live set.

Those of you on the East coast of Canada will be happy to know that I'll be headlining "Noise Complaint This!" you can get the details here: http://www.ravehalifax.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=18501

I've been taking this really cool course at U of T about the nature and origins of meaning in the human world. There are a bunch of free lectures online that are totally worth checking out. www.mapsofmeaning.com

Until next time...

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VENUE CHANGE - SUMKIDZ AND TASK ONE - ORIGAMI -NYE

zumba — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:02:08 GMT

MO INF OM - EMERGENCY BROADCAST

OH MY GOSH!!!! As we get closer to the end of 2005 fun things continue to happen...so in the spirit of fun and change we have decided to MOVE OUR NYE event to a beautiful and much more convenient downtown ART GALLERY ON QUEEN St. W....

Our new venue is the De Leon White Gallery - 1096 Queen Street West
this space has been a cultural hub for media arts for many years and is extremely ideal for our gathering.

There are three floors, the main floor will be a big wide open audio visual sensory overload as our talented visual artists light up the gallery. the second floor has many room and will be a maze of sound and visual installations....while the third floor is a roof top patio perfect for the smoking area, with grass to chill on.

PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE NEW VENUE AS WE DO NOT WANT PEOPLE TRAVELLING TO THE WRONG SPACE!!!

Tickets are selling well so if you are interested in our low 22 advance price make sure to visit one of our ticket outlets: Shanti Baba, Yasi's Place, Planet Aid Kensington, Odyssey, Alter Ego, 2 The Beat & Play De Record

If you aren't able to get advance tickets, don't fret, as you can still get the advance rate ($22) if you come before 11pm.

After 11pm the price will go up!!!

As well our event is going into the morning so if you are looking for something to do after an other party please come on by, we will drop our door price after peak hours.

Looking forward to welcoming 2006 with our amazing community once again ...

Here's all the details once again:

ORIGAMI .12.31.05 .NEW YEAR'S EVE
with Sumkidz and TaskOne

The line up has changed to reflect the needs of the new venue so....

downstairs
10:00 - 12:00-Rollin Cash, Gabor, Enlight
12:00 - 1:00 -Freeworm live
1:00 - 2:00 - Telefunk soundsystem live
2:00 - 3:10 - Adam Marshall
3:10 - 4:30 - Artur Oskan live
4:30 - 5:40 - Shamus Coghlan
5:40 - 6:40 - Karri O live
6:40 - 8:20 - Tom Kuo
8:20 - 10:00-Michael Lambert

upstairs
10:00 - 12:00 Scott & Fatima
12:00 - 1:30 -Wabi
1:30 - 2:50 - Gerald belanger
2:50 - 4:10 - Bucklee
4:10 - 5:30 - Chocolate & Friendliness
5:30 - 6:50 - Neal and Dropsy
6:50 - 8:10 - Jonah k
8:10 - 10:00-Wes

10pm into the morning, midnight countdown celebration, free snacks throughout the night
+ treats from Yasi's Place

$22 in advance and before 11pm, more after (so come early...or get your ticket in advance)
Tickets available at Shanti Baba, Yasi's Place, Planet Aid Kensington, Odyssey, Alter Ego, 2 The Beat & Play De Record

Geometric patterns permeate through nature and technology.
Organic integration leads us to a stronger whole.
On this New Year's Eve, we invite our communities together to share, connect and dance.
Join us at ORIGAMI, where our fundamental nature will unfold.

Please check www.sumkidz.org or www.taskone.org for more info and updates

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SUMKIDZ WINTER SOLSTICE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 17 (Toronto)

siren — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 20:03:22 GMT

When nights get long, dark, deep and clear; Spirits soar. You are invited to join us on December 17, 2005, to an intimate winter solstice celebration in Toronto.We are super pleased to announce an exciting audio and visual showcase of talented local artists, plus our special guest from Vancouver:

Jacob Cino (Third Eye Tribe, www.soldiermusic.net/jacob.htm)
Click here to read what Exclaim has to say about him.

Plus performances from our favorite audio freeks:

Chocolate (Chicks Dig It / Scratch Free Press)
Mesmerize (Sumkidz)
Telefunk Soundsystem LIVE (Sumkidz)
Dickard & Bobert (Sumkidz / www.hotpierecords.com)
Rollin’ Cash (Sumkidz / www.djrollincash.com)
Splee3kebo (Sumkidz)
LeeLee Mishi (Sumkidz)

And unique visual performaces from:

Blankfoto (Sumkidz)
Erin Lewis (www.audiovisualizers.com)
Peter Mettler (GGLSD, Read about him here)
Elysha
Siren Sativa (Sumkidz)
Jackie Levitt (Sumkidz / www.Jackielevitt.com)
Zumba Blue Eyes (Sumkidz / www.hotpierecords.com)

PLUS:
KindKitchen in full effect
Yoga session to start off the evening at 9pm

LOCATION: To be announced very soon...
TICKETS:$10 for Sumkidz members (advanced confirmation required), and $13 for non members in advance ...more at the door.

**Ask your friendly neighbourhood Sumkid nearest you for tickets, or visit YASI's PLACE or SHANTI BABA (546 Queen Street West) to purchace your tickets ... For early Sumkidz member confirmation, and 'Out of towners', please contact info@sumkidz.org

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zioncollective / edmonton, ab / winter soulstice

toymaker — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:17:28 GMT

hey yo,

if you happen to be in alberta, or near by,
consider spending solstice (real actual solstice, dec 21-22) with us
for a full day and a half intentional gathering

thats right,
start the winter proper with workshops, playshops, skillshares, dancing, connecting, collectivizing, and cultivating your inner jedi...

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Sacred time. Sacred place. Sacred gathering.
Come and join our collective in celebrating the winter solstice in style. A two-day workshop series, interspersed with yummy vegetarian food, highlighted by prayerformance, ceremony, music, spoken word and dance. The venue will be transformed into the four basic elements where we will dance, play, and pray together.
Celebrating spirit: exploring the divine within.

www.zioncollective.org

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TASKONE & SUMKIDZ NYE

siren — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:08:08 GMT

Taskone and some Sumkidz are collaborating on NYE.
Come celebrate another new year with some home-grown local goodness... Deep and funky minimal techno with a twist of organic OM-style grooves and breaks. Two rooms. A new and amazing warehouse space with plenty of room to dance and chill out in a very unique and cozy environment. More details to be announced sooon.

www.taskone.org
www.sumkidz.org

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Pure Tone Healing of Crystal Bowls - my story

dobolina — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 22:30:40 GMT

I must share my experience of unlimited love and healing white lighte during a performance two nights ago. The performer is named David Hickey, he has been touring across Canada playing an huge array of quartz crystal bowls, glass bowls, brass tibetan bowls and a gong cymbal. His website is http://positivevibrationscanada.com.

This particular show I will talk about was held in a beautiful church in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast of BC; the room held perfect reverb. I was sitting next to a really great friend and were invited to come by two all-loving friends I had just met that day.

So David begins by sharing a little bit of background and intention and says his performance happens in two 45 minute sets with a 15 minute break: the first half being an easy introduction and the second half being a full-on journey. During the first session, I was very restless and was having a hard time sitting still (as usual, due to chronic pain). I watched him do his thing for a bit, but soon closed my eyes to take it all in. The sound was sooo soothing and calming, but still sitting in pain, I was extremely glad for that 15 minute break to arrive.

Now for the second session. After I moved around and stretched out my body for the duration of the break, I sat down on the same pew and waited patiently. Coming back into the room, David asked the audience of almost 100 to focus on some kind of intention while listening to the second half. Instantly, I thought of my mother, who is also in much pain. He started playing the wonderous crystal bowls once again and I closed my eyes to fully concentrate on the resonating sounds as pure white healing lighte. I visualized this universal white lighte enter into the top my head and saw my mother floating above my head, totally encompassed by a spiral of this loving lighte. I felt then, that I wanted to extend this to everyone, so I began to visualize the lighte surrounding and entering my friend, sitting beside me. Then I saw everyone in the room being loved and healed in the same way, and eventually I extended it out to the whole world, all the while seeing the pathways of lighte connecting my head with everyone else's. Moreover, I was actually able to sit still with an almost complete absence of pain (something that RARELY EVER happens to me).

In the midst of tranquility, my visualizations turned to nothingness; I didn't remember a single thing from this point until the concert ended. The duration of the second half seemed to have passed very quickly, and I couldn't open my eyes even upon hearing all the comencing chatter in the room. I had entirely forgotten about the people, the room, the sound, my self and my breath. Samadhi, perhaps? I sure think so! I have reached similar states of non-being in the past, but never without a psychedelic catalyst. This time I was sober.

The rest of that night, I was filled with utter blisss. It didn't matter to me what was happening in the universe, as long as it was happening; I was content to simply exist. I also felt indecicive and just wanted to let the universe guide me in whatever direction it may, and it surely did, straight into the welcoming home of my two new all-loving friends who had originally extended the concert invitation. Here, I gained some new insights into the psychic nature of humans (but that's another story)!

Here is a poem I wrote the following evening while on the bus, leaving the Coast:

A sense of great calm; collective, careful and comforting.
Resonating pure tones turn to white lighte; encompassing.
Sharing this with others, allowing love to flow; grow.
Forgeting my self and breath; completely letting go.

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Om Community's topics - tribe.net

Kind Kitchen 2008

looking for a ride to Harvest Festival

new releases, woo!

THIS POSTING WORKS!! Tech/Prog/Psy Motion Notion 2007 mix by Sons of Aurora

ManMadeMan - Free To Listen (MP3/WAV Album Download!)

OM at Dome

Shakti Presents-TICON LIVE-June 2nd

Tao Jones - Speed Limit Hiphop Sampler

om

Silver artisan wanted for Charity Project

A Rare Opportunity

Sum Kidz Solstice party

Thursday Night- Solstice in the Market 6pm-on

dec 8 - sub.conscious loft party w edIT, mutt, phat conductor, dept of motion + more

RAISE 2-8pm!

RAISE 2

ATMOS LIVE-Sensoric Atmosphera-December 9-Toronto

WORLD CAR FREE DAY

Finding a place for Your Community

Vancouverite freakazoid passing through...

OM Board up an running again!~

om board down again???

Skype

promise cherry beach sundays - aug 20

Return of the Indigenous Alien

superlounge!!! friday, aug 11 + dawn's coming home!!!

R.I.P Murray Bookchin

*new tunes by jonah k*

Psychedelics could help addicts

for those who miss dark om

Touch the Sun

International Day of Action

Travelling the West

Suggestions needed

Basilisk - Octopus Marmalade (deep & funky progressive set)

good camping practices..... any good ideas??

Sumkidz say goodbye to Leelee Mishi - July 22

The Phat Conductor - Splank Sessions Set - July 06

2 WORKSHOPS TO CHECK WHILE AT OM NEXT WEEK. .

Contact Juggling Workshop with Dawn

Who is going to ORP presents - Intent ?

Lots of new people!

Drinks tonite near the market:)

~Gypsy Circus @ The Clothing Show This weekend ~

BBC Doc: Freud's nephew created consumerism as mass control wtf!?

updated EMRG N SEE 06 line up...git ready...

Request for info re: Re:Union '05 workshop/themecampers

6th Mass Extinction

GTA Bellydance instructor sought for T.V. doc

Hello to the HeartLanDers.

Vote Monday Darlings....

new phat conductor tunes...

VENUE CHANGE - SUMKIDZ AND TASK ONE - ORIGAMI -NYE

SUMKIDZ WINTER SOLSTICE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 17 (Toronto)

zioncollective / edmonton, ab / winter soulstice

TASKONE & SUMKIDZ NYE

Pure Tone Healing of Crystal Bowls - my story

new tunes by jonah k