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Every weekend in the summer there are different things going on in Toronto. One of the festivals that has been gaining popularity is Torontos BuskerFest, a festival of street performers that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the festival raises funds for the Toronto Epilepsy Foundation, so it all goes to a good cause.

To catch some of these interesting performances I went downtown on August 28, 2009 to Torontos historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. Front Street was blocked off between Yonge Street and Lower Jarvis Street and people were milling about, checking out the action. 8 stages had been set up and more than 100 performers were scheduled for the evening, hailing from countries including Canada, the United States, Great Britain, German, Japan, Portugal, Australia and Newzealand.

Stands selling food, clothing and jewellery were set up in the middle of the street; kids were getting their faces painted; temporary tattoos were being applied; everything was set for an evening of fun. Upon entering from Jarvis Street I was greeted by the mysterious sounds of didgeridoos provided by Matt James from Australia. Stiltwalkers stalked through the crowd, Silver Elvis attracted lots of photographers, sidewalk chalk drawings were coming to life. I caught several acts, including the Fast Horses a family of native American performers whose two young children are very comfortable in front of a large audience. Dado, a German based mime and clown, was putting on a great show for the kids and adults alike with his props and physical comedy. Walking further west, I stopped and watched Magic Brian, who offered a very entertaining act, breaking out of a straightjacket and chains with an entertaining element of audience participation.

As my parking meter was running out I had to wait to see the climactic end of Magic Brians act and then sprint back to my parking spot to refill the meter. Although I was 20 minutes late, I was fortunate not to have received a ticket. I headed back to the festival and caught some of Dr. Draws musical performance. This gifted violinist and his band are audience favourites, wherever they play.

As it got dark I watched Trulee Odd eating fire, do interesting stunts on his elevated unicycle and juggle sharp knives on one wheel up high. During my walkabout afterwards I caught the end of Circus Orange, who were setting up a grand finale with their humongous fire-spewing tricyle, steered by Foo the Clown, who was wheeling the hot, fiery and fuming vehicle east on Front Street, the definite highlight of the evening.

I even headed down on Saturday and caught a few more acts. I caught the beginning of Trulee Odds routine when he rode in on his miniature motorbike and enjoyed Scott Jackson, the human beatbox, who was replicating songs and rhythms perfectly without the use of any instruments. Skydreams were showing off their aerial acrobatics and Fesso and Lu served up an entertaining comical act including aerial and ground acrobatics.

It was impossible to catch even a small portion of the performers at the 2009 Buskerfest, one more reason to return next year.

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Every weekend in the summer there are different things going on in Toronto. One of the festivals that has been gaining popularity is Torontos BuskerFest, a festival of street performers that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the festival raises funds for the Toronto Epilepsy Foundation, so it all goes to a good cause.

To catch some of these interesting performances I went downtown on August 28, 2009 to Torontos historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. Front Street was blocked off between Yonge Street and Lower Jarvis Street and people were milling about, checking out the action. 8 stages had been set up and more than 100 performers were scheduled for the evening, hailing from countries including Canada, the United States, Great Britain, German, Japan, Portugal, Australia and Newzealand.

Stands selling food, clothing and jewellery were set up in the middle of the street; kids were getting their faces painted; temporary tattoos were being applied; everything was set for an evening of fun. Upon entering from Jarvis Street I was greeted by the mysterious sounds of didgeridoos provided by Matt James from Australia. Stiltwalkers stalked through the crowd, Silver Elvis attracted lots of photographers, sidewalk chalk drawings were coming to life. I caught several acts, including the Fast Horses a family of native American performers whose two young children are very comfortable in front of a large audience. Dado, a German based mime and clown, was putting on a great show for the kids and adults alike with his props and physical comedy. Walking further west, I stopped and watched Magic Brian, who offered a very entertaining act, breaking out of a straightjacket and chains with an entertaining element of audience participation.

As my parking meter was running out I had to wait to see the climactic end of Magic Brians act and then sprint back to my parking spot to refill the meter. Although I was 20 minutes late, I was fortunate not to have received a ticket. I headed back to the festival and caught some of Dr. Draws musical performance. This gifted violinist and his band are audience favourites, wherever they play.

As it got dark I watched Trulee Odd eating fire, do interesting stunts on his elevated unicycle and juggle sharp knives on one wheel up high. During my walkabout afterwards I caught the end of Circus Orange, who were setting up a grand finale with their humongous fire-spewing tricyle, steered by Foo the Clown, who was wheeling the hot, fiery and fuming vehicle east on Front Street, the definite highlight of the evening.

I even headed down on Saturday and caught a few more acts. I caught the beginning of Trulee Odds routine when he rode in on his miniature motorbike and enjoyed Scott Jackson, the human beatbox, who was replicating songs and rhythms perfectly without the use of any instruments. Skydreams were showing off their aerial acrobatics and Fesso and Lu served up an entertaining comical act including aerial and ground acrobatics.

It was impossible to catch even a small portion of the performers at the 2009 Buskerfest, one more reason to return next year.

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Every weekend in the summer there are different things going on in Toronto. One of the festivals that has been gaining popularity is Torontos BuskerFest, a festival of street performers that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the festival raises funds for the Toronto Epilepsy Foundation, so it all goes to a good cause.

To catch some of these interesting performances I went downtown on August 28, 2009 to Torontos historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. Front Street was blocked off between Yonge Street and Lower Jarvis Street and people were milling about, checking out the action. 8 stages had been set up and more than 100 performers were scheduled for the evening, hailing from countries including Canada, the United States, Great Britain, German, Japan, Portugal, Australia and Newzealand.

Stands selling food, clothing and jewellery were set up in the middle of the street; kids were getting their faces painted; temporary tattoos were being applied; everything was set for an evening of fun. Upon entering from Jarvis Street I was greeted by the mysterious sounds of didgeridoos provided by Matt James from Australia. Stiltwalkers stalked through the crowd, Silver Elvis attracted lots of photographers, sidewalk chalk drawings were coming to life. I caught several acts, including the Fast Horses a family of native American performers whose two young children are very comfortable in front of a large audience. Dado, a German based mime and clown, was putting on a great show for the kids and adults alike with his props and physical comedy. Walking further west, I stopped and watched Magic Brian, who offered a very entertaining act, breaking out of a straightjacket and chains with an entertaining element of audience participation.

As my parking meter was running out I had to wait to see the climactic end of Magic Brians act and then sprint back to my parking spot to refill the meter. Although I was 20 minutes late, I was fortunate not to have received a ticket. I headed back to the festival and caught some of Dr. Draws musical performance. This gifted violinist and his band are audience favourites, wherever they play.

As it got dark I watched Trulee Odd eating fire, do interesting stunts on his elevated unicycle and juggle sharp knives on one wheel up high. During my walkabout afterwards I caught the end of Circus Orange, who were setting up a grand finale with their humongous fire-spewing tricyle, steered by Foo the Clown, who was wheeling the hot, fiery and fuming vehicle east on Front Street, the definite highlight of the evening.

I even headed down on Saturday and caught a few more acts. I caught the beginning of Trulee Odds routine when he rode in on his miniature motorbike and enjoyed Scott Jackson, the human beatbox, who was replicating songs and rhythms perfectly without the use of any instruments. Skydreams were showing off their aerial acrobatics and Fesso and Lu served up an entertaining comical act including aerial and ground acrobatics.

It was impossible to catch even a small portion of the performers at the 2009 Buskerfest, one more reason to return next year.

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Don Ed Hardy is known as “the godfather of modern tattoo”, for his sophistication, depth and sense of experimentation. California native Don Ed Hardy is recognized around the world for his technical brilliance and mesmerizing imagery. Don Ed Hardy pulls from life experience to meld American, Japanese, Cholo, tattoo, surf and hotrod iconography. Don Ed Hardy is a painter, printmaker and tattoo artist. In 2000, he completed a 500 foot long scroll painting of 2000 dragons in honor of the turn of the millennium and the Dragon year. The scroll has been exhibited at Track 16 Gallery, Santa Monica, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, the Cuenca Bienal in Ecuador and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco. Don Ed Hardy curated the exhibition, “Pierced Hearts and True Love”, which was shown at The Drawing Center in New York in September 1995 and traveled to several other museums.

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Every weekend in the summer there are different things going on in Toronto. One of the festivals that has been gaining popularity is Torontos BuskerFest, a festival of street performers that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the festival raises funds for the Toronto Epilepsy Foundation, so it all goes to a good cause.

To catch some of these interesting performances I went downtown on August 28, 2009 to Torontos historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. Front Street was blocked off between Yonge Street and Lower Jarvis Street and people were milling about, checking out the action. 8 stages had been set up and more than 100 performers were scheduled for the evening, hailing from countries including Canada, the United States, Great Britain, German, Japan, Portugal, Australia and Newzealand.

Stands selling food, clothing and jewellery were set up in the middle of the street; kids were getting their faces painted; temporary tattoos were being applied; everything was set for an evening of fun. Upon entering from Jarvis Street I was greeted by the mysterious sounds of didgeridoos provided by Matt James from Australia. Stiltwalkers stalked through the crowd, Silver Elvis attracted lots of photographers, sidewalk chalk drawings were coming to life. I caught several acts, including the Fast Horses a family of native American performers whose two young children are very comfortable in front of a large audience. Dado, a German based mime and clown, was putting on a great show for the kids and adults alike with his props and physical comedy. Walking further west, I stopped and watched Magic Brian, who offered a very entertaining act, breaking out of a straightjacket and chains with an entertaining element of audience participation.

As my parking meter was running out I had to wait to see the climactic end of Magic Brians act and then sprint back to my parking spot to refill the meter. Although I was 20 minutes late, I was fortunate not to have received a ticket. I headed back to the festival and caught some of Dr. Draws musical performance. This gifted violinist and his band are audience favourites, wherever they play.

As it got dark I watched Trulee Odd eating fire, do interesting stunts on his elevated unicycle and juggle sharp knives on one wheel up high. During my walkabout afterwards I caught the end of Circus Orange, who were setting up a grand finale with their humongous fire-spewing tricyle, steered by Foo the Clown, who was wheeling the hot, fiery and fuming vehicle east on Front Street, the definite highlight of the evening.

I even headed down on Saturday and caught a few more acts. I caught the beginning of Trulee Odds routine when he rode in on his miniature motorbike and enjoyed Scott Jackson, the human beatbox, who was replicating songs and rhythms perfectly without the use of any instruments. Skydreams were showing off their aerial acrobatics and Fesso and Lu served up an entertaining comical act including aerial and ground acrobatics.

It was impossible to catch even a small portion of the performers at the 2009 Buskerfest, one more reason to return next year.

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Every weekend in the summer there are different things going on in Toronto. One of the festivals that has been gaining popularity is Torontos BuskerFest, a festival of street performers that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sponsored by Scotiabank, the festival raises funds for the Toronto Epilepsy Foundation, so it all goes to a good cause.

To catch some of these interesting performances I went downtown on August 28, 2009 to Torontos historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. Front Street was blocked off between Yonge Street and Lower Jarvis Street and people were milling about, checking out the action. 8 stages had been set up and more than 100 performers were scheduled for the evening, hailing from countries including Canada, the United States, Great Britain, German, Japan, Portugal, Australia and Newzealand.

Stands selling food, clothing and jewellery were set up in the middle of the street; kids were getting their faces painted; temporary tattoos were being applied; everything was set for an evening of fun. Upon entering from Jarvis Street I was greeted by the mysterious sounds of didgeridoos provided by Matt James from Australia. Stiltwalkers stalked through the crowd, Silver Elvis attracted lots of photographers, sidewalk chalk drawings were coming to life. I caught several acts, including the Fast Horses a family of native American performers whose two young children are very comfortable in front of a large audience. Dado, a German based mime and clown, was putting on a great show for the kids and adults alike with his props and physical comedy. Walking further west, I stopped and watched Magic Brian, who offered a very entertaining act, breaking out of a straightjacket and chains with an entertaining element of audience participation.

As my parking meter was running out I had to wait to see the climactic end of Magic Brians act and then sprint back to my parking spot to refill the meter. Although I was 20 minutes late, I was fortunate not to have received a ticket. I headed back to the festival and caught some of Dr. Draws musical performance. This gifted violinist and his band are audience favourites, wherever they play.

As it got dark I watched Trulee Odd eating fire, do interesting stunts on his elevated unicycle and juggle sharp knives on one wheel up high. During my walkabout afterwards I caught the end of Circus Orange, who were setting up a grand finale with their humongous fire-spewing tricyle, steered by Foo the Clown, who was wheeling the hot, fiery and fuming vehicle east on Front Street, the definite highlight of the evening.

I even headed down on Saturday and caught a few more acts. I caught the beginning of Trulee Odds routine when he rode in on his miniature motorbike and enjoyed Scott Jackson, the human beatbox, who was replicating songs and rhythms perfectly without the use of any instruments. Skydreams were showing off their aerial acrobatics and Fesso and Lu served up an entertaining comical act including aerial and ground acrobatics.

It was impossible to catch even a small portion of the performers at the 2009 Buskerfest, one more reason to return next year.

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July 2009 (Medialink) – 19 Recordings/Jive Records artist Jordin Sparks released her sophomore effort “Battlefield” on July 21st. Off to a great start with the album launch, Sparks recently premiered the new single on American Idol. On “Battlefield,” Sparks is working with a cadre of hit-making producers and songwriters that include Dr. Luke, fellow label-mate T-Pain, Ryan Tedder, Stargate, and others. The “Battlefield” video was directed by Philip Andelman and recently wrapped shooting in California. Post-Idol, Jordin’s star has continued to rise; she’s received rave album and concert reviews and has established herself as an accomplished, popular singer in her own right. The 19-year old’s self-titled platinum 2007 album debut spawned three Top 5 hits on the Pop Singles charts – which have sold an impressive nine million tracks and ringtones cumulatively – including “Tattoo,” the Grammy-nominated “No Air” and “One Step At A Time.” Jordin Sparks along with Honor Society are confirmed special guests on the North American leg of the 52-date “The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009″ which kicked off on June 20th. Talent/Guest: Jordin Sparks At the tender age of 17, Jordin Sparks became the youngest American Idol winner ever. Hailing from Glendale, Arizona, Sparks almost did not make it into the contest. She auditioned in LA but was dismissed by Randy, Simon and Paula. But Jordin refused to give up and made a bee-line for a second audition held in her native Arizona, where she made it through. Jordin grew up in a bi-racial household and believes the high-intensity environment of her father’s occupation (her dad, Phillippi Sparks, was a professional football player for the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys) may have schooled her in how to cope with the rigors of show business early on. She’s received rave album and concert reviews and has established herself as an accomplished, popular singer in her own right. Her self-titled platinum 2007 album debut spawned three Top 5 hits on the Pop Singles charts – which have sold an impressive nine million tracks and ringtones cumulatively- including “Tattoo,” the Grammy-nominated “No Air” and “One Step At A Time.”

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Don Ed Hardy is known as “the godfather of modern tattoo”, for his sophistication, depth and sense of experimentation. California native Don Ed Hardy is recognized around the world for his technical brilliance and mesmerizing imagery. Don Ed Hardy pulls from life experience to meld American, Japanese, Cholo, tattoo, surf and hotrod iconography. Don Ed Hardy is a painter, printmaker and tattoo artist. In 2000, he completed a 500 foot long scroll painting of 2000 dragons in honor of the turn of the millennium and the Dragon year. The scroll has been exhibited at Track 16 Gallery, Santa Monica, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, the Cuenca Bienal in Ecuador and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco. Don Ed Hardy curated the exhibition, “Pierced Hearts and True Love”, which was shown at The Drawing Center in New York in September 1995 and traveled to several other museums.

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My mom said that I am native american on her dads side, but we have no way of asking him. Her dads last name is Shaw. If there is a tribe for Shaw’s or even Flynn’s, could you let me know? Any answer would be greatly appreciated. I’ve been wanting to know so I can get the tribal tattoo. Thank you.

OUR markings are a RITE, not just some "pretty thing" to wear on your skin.

Since you don’t even know which tribe, I can not even understand WHY you want this.

SO tired of the Wannabes

How did Native Americans give themselves tattoos and decorative body scars?

They would pierce themselves, or someone else would do it, with sharp sticks dipped in dye made from mixing water with charcoal, or ochre (red, yellow, or brown), or blueberries, or whatever.