Artists: Crossing the Canadian Border
Let’s be real right now: both U.S. and Canadian border patrol are racist as hell. On top of that, if you’re an artist trying to make it into Canada for any hip-hop related event, chances are you’re going to be questioned even further. Recently, there were two shootings at separate Young Jeezy concerts (Toronto and London) and the Canadian Border Service Agency are cracking down on hip-hop artists – despite usually not having anything to do with these types of incidents.
With that being said, please read the statement provided below. (source: hustlegrl.com)
Please find the Canada Border Services Agency response to your questions regarding some hip-hop artists having been turned away while trying to enter Canada.
What we can tell you on entry requirements to Canada is that all persons seeking entry to Canada must demonstrate that they meet the requirements to enter and/or stay in Canada. Admissibility of travelers seeking to enter Canada is considered on a case-by-case basis on the specific facts presented by the applicant in each case.
Reasons for inadmissibility include criminality, security, organized crime and non-compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. For more information on reasons for inadmissibility, you may wish to consult the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act -
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/index.html (sections 33-42)If you have committed or been convicted of a criminal offense, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. Criminal offenses include both minor and serious offenses, such as theft, assault, manslaughter, dangerous driving, and driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
New regulations are in place related to certain foreign nationals who do not meet the requirements to overcome their criminal inadmissibility to be allowed to enter Canada with a one-time only, fee-exempt temporary resident permit.
If you’re an artist or member of the crew of an artist planning on coming to Canada, get your papers in order, make sure you’re cleared, leave early and be honest with your fans.
Like this:
IMPALA Objects To European Commission Approval Of Sony/ATV’s Acquisition Of EMI Publishing
The European Commission today advertised that it has accepted Sony/ATV’s try at buying EMI’s publishing arm. This ensues an continuation of the early Phase 1 case, during which Sony put forward and then altered an offer of solutions in an advance to deal with the issues noted by the the European regulator, who said it had severe convictions about the consolidation.
The Commission has now acclaimed the deal without market-testing the corrected cures or commencing a more thorough investigation. Last month it started a accurate investigation (Phase 2) into Universal’s suggested deal to acquire EMI Recording.
Helen Smith, IMPALA Executive Chair, commented: “We need to study the full decision in detail, but this is bad news for Europe’s publishers and writers, as well as for collecting societies and any label or online service which needs to be able to rely on fair terms to use music. In the wake of Martin Bandier’s confirmation this morning of expected job losses at both EMI and Sony, we are particularly concerned for all Sony and EMI’s employees and writers. We remain convinced that the impact of this merger on the livelihood of authors has been underestimated, while the ability of the remedies to secure future competition has been overestimated. We understand the Commission has treated the case as unique, concluding on the basis of its analysis of Sony’s power and the specificities of its corporate structure and rejecting other arguments such as the power of online players, which will send a strong message regarding the Universal/EMI case, now even more crucial.”
Michel Lambot, Co-Founder of the PIAS Entertainment Group and Co-President of IMPALA added: “This decision goes clearly against the official position of the EU to put knowledge and internet at the heart of its development. Any web developer coming from any European Silicon Valley will have to obtain an authorisation from Sony/EMI if it wants to put music on its website unlike the US. How many of them will ever get an answer when requesting a licence?”
[Events] Irie Fashion Rave Fashion Show
There promises to be some new and innovative Caribbean fashion designs and designers in attendance. Live performance by Singing Melody and Alphonso Express. I will be there so come thru…. 
Like this:
Tonight !!! @Live_AT_9 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!
Tune in tonight to hear the great news about the Black Card album. Below is the leak single. Thanks to all that supported the record.
Like this:
Kitchen Shortcuts
Everyone likes to have a few tricks up their sleeve while in the kitchen. Here are a few of mine:
Handy Tips:
Coffee on the Rocks: Coffee is a favorite beverage in most homes. When you make too much, just freeze the leftovers in an ice cube tray.Use the frozen cubes in your iced coffee – unlike ice cubes made from water, they won’t dilute it. Or, for a nice pick me up when it’s hot out, use the coffee cubes to make frozen frappes and other coffee drinks.
Steam Roll: One night when I was boiling hot dogs for dinner, I figured out a neat way to steam the buns. I put a grid-type cooling rack on top of the pot and arranged the open hot dog buns on it. The buns steamed beautifully as the hot dogs boiled. If I’m making just one hot dog, I get the same result by placing closed grill tongs over the pot and draping the bun over them.
Keeping Marshmallows Fresh: Count this among the small annoyances of life: Marshmallows turn crusty and dry once the package is opened. They’re not much of a treat in that condition (ask any child). I recently discovered you can make them soft again by storing them in a closed container or aipper-lock bag with a slice of bread. Who knew?
Easy Cleanup
Foiled Again: To scrub baked on food off glass pans or oven racks, I use a ball of foil in place of a steel-wool soap pad. It’s a great way to recycle those clean but used pieces of foil I’d otherwise throw out.
Mess Free Melon: Whenever I used to slice or chop watermelon, I created a big, wet mess of sticky watermelon juice on my kitchen counter – and sometimes the floor. One day, in an effort to contain the puddles, I got the idea to put a cutting board on a rimmed baking sheet and slice up the fruit on top of my rig. The juices neatly drained into the baking sheet, and I easily poured them down the sink.
Storage Solutions
Order By Numbers: I have a lot of plastic storage containers, and many of them are about the same size. I was perpetually having trouble matching the containers up with the proper, tight fitting lids. But then I got the idea to write corresponding numbers on the lids and containers with a sharpie marker. This simple trick has saved me a lot of time, trouble, and irritation.
Herb Holder: Whenever I buy fresh berries, I save the hinged plastic containers they are packed in. Then I use them to store fresh herbs. After I’ve washed the herbs, I wrap them in a damp paper towel and place them in the empty berry box. The openings in the containers let air circulate, which helps keep the herbs fresh, and the box’s structure prevents the herbs from getting crushed.
Better Baking
Parchment Paper Positioning: It used to annoy me that whenever I lined baking sheets with parchment paper, the end of the parchment would curl under, making it tricky to keep in place. Now, I clip it into place with wooden clothespins or metallic “chip” clips. Once I’ve secured the parchment, I place the cookie dough (or whatever I’m baking) on the sheet. The weight of the cookies holds the paper in place, and I remove the clips before I put the sheets in the oven.
