Blogroll - October 18

This week's Blogroll turns to the Canadian blogosphere to find out what's going on with the loonie, and to learn that as Canadian prices soar, it may be time to go shopping in the States. Back in Vancouver, we also hear more about Vision Vancouver's call to end corporate and union donations to municipal election campaigns. In the tech arena, Blogroll finally checks in on businesses blogging, looking at why and how CEOs should blog; and at 'beauty blogging' -- explaining what the heck that is.

Read on -- and as always, feel free to submit your own suggestions for next week's Blogroll.

CEO Blog Coaching
DebbieWeil Blog
Posted by Debbie Weil
"I work with a limited number of CEOs and senior execs to get them up and running as confident, sassy bloggers. OK maybe not sassy but comfortable enough that after six months you no longer need me at your side." More...


Will Blog for Cash
Independent Fashion Bloggers
Posted by Henna of Canadian Beauty
"Beauty bloggers, I have been told, are of a different breed. We're interested not just in fashion, but also in a look, and aesthetic, that's being shown. We don't just want to copy it. We want to find out what products were used, how they were applied, and when we can get our hands on them." More...

Canadian Dollar Will Reach US$1.05 by 2008
Marketnews-Gadget Talk
Posted by Christine Persaud
"CIBC World Markets predicts that the Canadian buck will be worth $1.05 U.S. by the end of 2008, representing the biggest premium since 1960."
More...

The Buck Stops Where?
Ursa minor: Bear604
Posted by bear604
"Vision Vancouver is calling for an end to Corporate and Union donations to municipal election campaigns. Why it should happen: Vancouverites already suffer through the stupidity of the 'at-large' system, which stifles individual and community participation in the democratic process. The only candidates that can run are those who can afford city-wide campaigns." More...

Let’s Go Shopping!
Exactly Right
Posted by Dave Hodson
"For weeks, the media has been buzzing with complaints about Canadian prices being higher than US prices, despite our soaring loonie. As someone who has some experience in manufacturing, importing, exporting, and the distribution of goods within Canada, I thought I would offer my thoughts on this topic." More...

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