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Just Love

I’ve put so many restrictions on love: how and why I should love, how and why I should BE loved. Whatever happened to just loving for the sake of it? Nothing in return, just giving love to others despite what my past notions may have been on giving and receiving love. Until I free myself...
BHDude: Derek Jancar

BHDude: Derek Jancar

I am truly blessed to be surrounded by some great men in my life and thought it was time I brought them to light and featured them on BHD. I give you another one of my heroes and sources of inspiration: Derek (Drex) Jancar. We share the same birth month, so I often think we share...
How to budget buying a home

How to budget buying a home

Like anything in life, if you work hard, you will see results. In my career in real estate, I’ve noticed that the harder my clients work in their 9 to 5 jobs, the more room they have to look in the market for their new home.   “No man but feels more of a man...
Critics Week at TIFF

Critics Week at TIFF

If you haven’t visited the TIFF Bell Lightbox yet, the teams of programmers there aren’t done tempting you. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Semaine de la Critique (Cannes Critics Week), a festival that showcases works of first and second-time directors, TIFF is hosting a special weekend series. The series is entitled Higher Learning...
Earcandy - Get it NOW! "The Other Side of Tomorrow" by The Slakadeliqs

Earcandy – Get it NOW! “The Other Side of Tomorrow” by The Slakadeliqs

I am  huge fan of The Slakadeliqs, and couldn’t be more please when I saw this released today on my bornday. Take a listen, spread the word and see why I love this!
In One Year, Out The Other

In One Year, Out The Other

Welcome to the New Year. A fairly arbitrary date, if you really think about it, especially from a physical perspective, since nothing is different than the day before or after. Still, mentally, January 1st is a famous time for “fresh starts”. While the numerical year changes, our perception allows us to wipe the slate clean....
BHD Woman: Maxine

BHD Woman: Maxine

Name… max. Or maxfab, max-logic, max power, or Maxine depending on who you ask. Passion… Words. Nothing affects me more. The right sequence of words can lift me up, kick me down, bolster me for battle, or soothe me into submission. Words have transformative powers. 9 to 5… Digital Media Manager Shameless plug… max-logic.com. Dating,...
Mixin Monday: NEW MIX: DJ MENSA IS BUNDLED UP

Mixin Monday: NEW MIX: DJ MENSA IS BUNDLED UP

  Shoutout to mensathedj for this great earcandy, got me rockin’ on a early early Monday morning! You can listen to more mixes on his site. Lunice – Out Of Touch Keys ‘N’ Krates – Luv To Luv You Brandy – Baby (Mensa Blend) Teedra Moses – Another Luvr Jhene Aiko ft. Kanye – Sailing...
Women in Business Feature - Style Nine To Five

Women in Business Feature – Style Nine To Five

Who we are…        Style Nine to Five – Canada’s fashion career website. Why I started…    One of my jobs in the fashion industry was a recruiter for a leading retailer in Canada. I understood the difficulties involved with recruiting, having had to screen hundreds of resumes on general job sites, and when I realized the...
The Gift Network

The Gift Network

We live in a connected world; the more you build your network, the more likely you are to get what you really want in life. Luckily for us, the same thing can be said about gifts thanks to The Gift Network. The Gift Network is a free online service that allows users to create a...
Spring 2012 Fashion Trends

Spring 2012 Fashion Trends

It’s early January and winter has been fairly kind to us Torontonians. I wish not to speak too soon, as I know winter still has time to unveil it’s fury, but it feels like Spring is just around the corner. In light of this delightfully mild weather, I say we get a head start and...
Say Word Wednesday - My top 5 Motown Songs

Say Word Wednesday – My top 5 Motown Songs

  When we think of Detroit, we can’t help but think of Motown. Since I am in Detroit, I thought it was only right to post my top 5 motown tracks to share with you. What Motown song do you like the best? Let us know. Here are a5 of mine below, but I could...
BHDude: Gavin Sheppard aka Global Gav

BHDude: Gavin Sheppard aka Global Gav

Gavin Sheppard is my hero and a huge inspiration to anyone who knows him. The first day we met, years ago, I knew that I was meeting someone who’d be creating his mark on the world. At the time, he was running IC Visions, managing artists and every so often we’d meet to discuss future...