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Monkey Biz 2010 |
A new year, a new monkey.
Monkey Biz is an online show and magazine produced out of Hamilton, Ontario.
In 2010 we're looking for your stories in words, pictures and video. It's your monkey, so tell us what you want to see.
Got a story idea? Want to get involved?
We're looking for those hidden stories you wouldn't normally see, hear or read. Your can write for us, work with us on the show, send over your ideas or tell others what's on your mind.
It's your monkey, tell us what you think. We want to hear from you.
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June is busting out all over |
I've watched the greening of Hamilton with a deep sigh of relief. All of a sudden, in one big 'pop', leaves have appeared.
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Look Up, Way Up |
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From practical applications, like sailors who used the stars to determine their own places on earth, to scientific exploration, like learning that the Moon's gravity directly impacts the tides and weather, to the fantastic, like the ideas that the stars determine our fates, people have wondered what influence the solar system has had on their lives.
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Wandering and Belonging Together |
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Have you ever explored the alleyways of downtown Hamilton? I encourage you to venture through a few this year. Walk slowly. Look up and around you. You may be unmoved, and you may feel lonely. On the other hand, you may experience wonder and curiosity.
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On Listening |
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Listening will not “solve” the many issues that diverse youth in Hamilton face. It will not save the world. Listening is not easy. But to truly live for and with others, deep listening must be a part of our lives. It cannot be something we only occasionally have time for. It must be ongoing. We not only listen to people; we can listen to ideas, to cities, to art and to nature. It is not limited to our ears, but also involves our eyes and our hearts.
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Winter Wonderland in Hamilton’s North End |
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The Land’s Inlet Nature Project sits quiet and snug in the grip of winter. The earth is rock hard lying cold as it should according to Mother Nature. We’re deep into winter, but don’t let the cold stop you. Take a winter walk over to the ‘the meadow’ – the name I like to call this beautiful spot.
Here’s how I found it.
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Get Well, Stay Well |
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Have you ever looked around you and saw the adversity in life and not the opportunities? My moment with nature this morning helped me realize that I need to take stock, every day, of what works for me in this old world and what doesn’t. Then, I need to let go of what I don’t need and keep the things that help me grow.
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Economy Eshmonomy |
Congratulations – you’ve just realized that slaving over a deep fryer this summer will probably not lead to your dream job as an investment banker, marine biologist or New Age guru. But in today’s economy can you really afford to put down the french fries? In the opinion of Kathryn Hryb, Senior Career Advisor at McMaster University’s Career Services office, an economic nightmare might actually be a student’s dream.
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The Road to Hope |
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Earlier this year, I traveled to Cap Haitian, Haiti to document Hamiltonians working with Haitians. I went with Esther Pauls, the director of the Runners’ Den, and Art Duerkson, member of the Joy and Hope of Haiti, to document an annual marathon called the Road to Hope. These local organizations host the marathon, and they frequently send Hamiltonians to Haiti to help construct schools, churches, clinics and orphanages. In the end, we captured over 1,000 images and shot hours of video. We hope that these images demonstrate the optimism and wealth of culture that exist in Haiti.
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