I have a confession to make: I am a former Catholic schoolgirl.
I’ve since been saved from the church and have been blaspheming ever since. When I heard the news that The Vatican gave Avatar a poor review and criticized the film for “flirting with modern doctrines that promote the worship of nature as a substitute for religion,” my immediate thought was, “Wow, someone’s […]
Last month, I wrote a press release for a fundraiser a friend of mine is organizing, which will take place on January 19. As the date of the event nears, we’ve been trying to get the word out through media pitches, social networking sites and word-of-mouth marketing. Any exposure or media attention is more than welcome.
Today, a freelance journalist based […]
With the New Year comes new resolutions, goals you set that are meant to give your life structure and meaning against the doldrums that we call “January”, “February” and “Smarch”. We allow ourselves to indulge in so many sins during the holidays because we really believe that on January 1st, we will crawl out of […]

There’s one week left to Christmas and if you’re like me, you’ve made arrangements with your loved ones to a) not exchange presents; or b) buy small, yet meaningful gifts for each other. For the rest of you with long shopping lists, here’s a suggestion – give the gift of nature.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) runs alternative gift-giving programs to help alleviate […]

I’m doing PR for this fundraiser and am proud to be attached to such a great cause. Tickets will sell out fast, so get yours now at www.hughsroom.com.
PRESS RELEASE — December 15, 2009
Comics Kick Cancer to the Curb with The ‘C’ Word
Martha Chaves, Sandra Shamas part of talented line-up for comedy fundraiser
Toronto, ON – The ‘C’ word. Some people cringe when […]
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