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cbcfreshair

  1. The Fresh Air Short Poem Contest. Send yours to freshair@cbc.ca, less than 50 words, theme is The First Time. Deadline Sun. April 22.
  2. Win a pair of tickets to see Michael Kaeshammer at the Rose Theatre, March 7. Send an email to freshair@cbc.ca.
  3. You've got all wk to enter our contest for David Rocco's new book Made In Italy. We've got 3.
  4. Just finished reading Under the Unbroken Sky about a family from Ukraine trying to survive in the Prairies during the 30's. Loved it!
  5. Check out this funny article. The Guardian John Crace's take on the book French Children Don't Throw Food. guardian.co.uk/books/2012/jan…
  6. Want to join me at the Lula Lounge in Toronto on Mar.3? Four winning couples will enjoy dinner/show. Details at facebook.com/cbcfreshair.
  7. @cervelor3 no.. I'm not jealous....
  8. Check out this video of singer Kathleen Edwards on Letterman: stereogum.com/927331/kathlee…
  9. Tim Horton's announced a new 24 oz. extra large coffee. How do you feel about "supersizing" foods? Who's responsible for portion control?
  10. Check out this clever video that celebrates books by Toronto bookstore Type. Go to youtube and search for "The Joy of Books."
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