TEDx Edmonton Brings Ideas Worth Spreading

Posted by Ken Bautista in Top 40 on Mar 9 2010 12:13

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a non-profit organization devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading.” What began as a four-day conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives. The annual TED conference invites the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes. Their talks are made available for free at TED.com.

Using Art to Express the Hunger of Many

Posted by Tamisan Bencz-Knight in Top 40 on Jan 25 2010 15:32

For almost 30 years, Edmonton's Food Bank has successfully fed the city's hungry thanks to the support of the community. The food bank appreciates the generosity of Edmontonians who have donated funds and food to keep our organization operating. In a perfect world, food banks would not be necessary and everyone would have their pantries and fridges full of food. Food insecurity would not exist.

Hip-Hop For Hunger Looking For Food Bank Donations

Posted by Marlon Wilson in Top 40 on Dec 11 2009 14:13

As much as I hate the cold, I always seem to get nostalgic this time of year. For many, the month of December is a chaotic one, during which they scramble to buy gifts for loved ones, vacation from work or spend precious moments with those dear to them. For me, this time of year embodies all of the above, as well as a Christmas tradition our record label, Music for Mavericks, started seven years ago.

Movers and Shakers

Posted by Avenue Staff in Top 40 on Nov 27 2009 11:41

Avenue's Top 40 Under 40 is an annual list celebrating a unique group of Edmontonians from a variety of backgrounds, including artists, business leaders, medical professionals, media personalities, community organizers, humanitarians, public servants, musicians and even the odd politician.

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