By Michelle Reid On February 03, 2012 | 0 Comments
Hello Cool World has been pleased to offer our Canadian shoppers Good Clean Love products in the Hello Cool World store since December. In our work we strive to be as sex-positive as possible, and as Kat likes to say, we are in the business of "pleasure management." So when we connected with Wendy Strgar, an Oregon-based entrepreneur and loveologist, it was a perfect match.
Good Clean Love makes natural, organic products to enhance intimacy and loving relationships. On her blog, the Good Clean Love Daily, Wendy addresses questions and topics around building and sustaining healthy relationships. "True happiness comes as a result of sustained emotional investment in other people," writes Wendy.
Her products, including love oils, body candy and lubricants, bring lovers closer together. "A sex life is actually a fairly accurate reflection of your overall health. Hundreds of studies link a satisfying sex life with reduced stress, illness and depression. Sexual activity is even associated with longevity."
Michelle is a freelance writer and anthropologist with a Master of Public Health from UBC. Her passions are promoting health and building community. She's worked in grassroots community organizations in Vancouver, Victoria and Oceania.
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By Sandy Haksi On January 20, 2012 | 0 Comments
We've (finally!) released another issue of our News of the Cool e'Zine. The release is timed to coincide with today's Occupy the Courts national day of protest, and includes articles on Joel Bakan's new book — Childhood Under Siege — with a review by Occupy Parenting's Eric Curren, as well as pieces on tackling corporate giants and social branding. We also did a short Occupy-themed vlog that ties it all together. Check it out below and please share it!
In the vlog, Joel Bakan talks about corporate personhood and how the Occupy movement is really a call to be a citizen, with all the rights and duties that entails. Hello Cool World founder Katherine Dodds discusses how branding can be used for social good and not just to maximize profits, and Move to Amend's Steve Justino gives us some background on Occupy The Courts.
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Sandy Haksi is the Web Campaign Manager and Sr. Writer at Good Company Communications.
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By Michelle Reid On January 09, 2012 | 0 Comments
Happy New Year!
We are starting off 2012 with a bang and moving in a dozen directions at once on our many, many projects. If work is a buffet, then everyone at Hello Cool World is carrying two full plates and stuffing extra projects wrapped in napkins in their purses for later. Check out the photo of our crazy vision board! Here's a little preview of what we're working on now...
We're getting close to announcing the OWN premiere date for 65_RedRoses, which will be sometime in Spring 2012! We also just launched a beautiful new site design for 65_RedRoses- check it out!
We're also busy working with ImmunizeBC on the I Have Immunity campaign to promote immunizations through storytelling. We heard some amazing stories from health care providers and administrators in December, and we're looking forward to a year filled with collecting and sharing stories. If you have a story to share, talk to us on the Facebook Page, or tweet at @IHaveImmunity!
By Bella Sie On December 09, 2011 | 0 Comments
Thank you to all those who went to see Surviving Progress during it's opening week! The film was such a success in Vancouver and Toronto, it's being held over in both cities!
In Vancouver, Surviving Progress will continue playing at The Rio from December 9-15, and it will begin playing at Denman Cinemas from December 16-22, everyday at 7pm.
In Toronto, Surviving Progress will continue playing at Cumberland Four until December 22.
Please remember that you can contribute to the success of Surviving Progress by liking it's page on Facebook, following @surv_progress on twitter, and tweeting #SurvivingProgress to stay involved in the conversation.
Tweet Cheat Sheet
- #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) will be playing at #DenmanCinema in #Vancouver Dec 16-22! Showtimes: http://bit.ly/vsxfRu
- #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) will be held over for a THIRD week at Cumberland Four in #Toronto! Showtimes: http://t.co/GFT3Pxs8
- @briandjohnson reviews #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) in Macleans: http://t.co/hk789dEa
- #SurvivingProgress is getting rave reviews! Read the latest blog from @CorporationFilm:http://t.co/vUeLsU6c @surv_progress @alliancefilms
- Is Wall Street killing the environment? Read "The Road to #SurvivingProgress" by @leirenyoung http://bit.ly/sDcRdh @surv_progress
- Director @mathroy discusses what leads to societal collapse in @Nowtorontohttp://bit.ly/rBPQ2S #SurvivingProgress @surv_progress
- "In #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress), civilization should be viewed as an experiment" -- @georgiastraight http://bit.ly/vziou5
- @mathroy & HaroldCrooks talk to Tribute at #TIFF about #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) http://t.co/gs9qiYFh
- "#SurvivingProgress probes humanity's march to the brink" via @VancouverSun Read more: http://bit.ly/rRhBpi @surv_progress
- Listen to @mathroy talk about #SurvivingProgress on @cbcradio http://t.co/Cexa8Vkuand remember to follow @surv_progress
- First Financial Insights Inc: #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) "Most Important Film in Decades" http://bit.ly/sbmsXK
- @inmovies writes about #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) directed by @mathroy & Harlod Crooks http://bit.ly/tPaCLp
- "Provocative, brainy, visually arresting, disturbing." #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) http://bit.ly/vzMT3s
Every mouse click used to copy/paste a tweet, or share a link helps!
For info on Surviving Progress, keep reading after the jump.
Bella is the newest addition to Hello Cool World, enlisting for the cause at the end of 2010. A graduate of BCIT's Broadcast Communications for TV program, she's worked in all aspects of production and has a knack for new media & technology.
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By David Ng On December 05, 2011 | 0 Comments
Want some of our cool stuff in time for holiday gifting? Vancouverites can c'mon down to our holiday storefront. SUNDAY 2- 6 pm and all week long noon - 6pm.
We have 65_RedRoses shirts, pendants and art cards, new Corporation merch and Raw Opium Poster and shirts. Plus all our usual DVDs and Joel Bakan's new book Childhood Under Seige. ALl our sales support our campaigns!
Visit us at 525 Carrall Street Monday to Saturday 12pm-6pm, and Sunday, 2pm-6pm. Can't make it during those hours? Call us to make an appointment: 604-251-5567.
Come find COOL fairer trade and social justice stuff just in time for Christmas! (or #OccupyXmas as we are fondly tweeting!)
New 65_RedRoses and The Corporation merchandise just in!
You can check out what we have for sale on our Webstore, but c'mon down in person if you are in Vancouver! Pictures below!
David Ng is a Hello Cool World veteran with experience going back a decade. David first worked with us when he was just 14 years old as a participant in the youth advisory group for the sexual health education program Condomania. Now an accomplished videographer passionate about the issues of gender and power, he is currently on sabbatical in South Africa while he pursues a Masters in Gender Studies with a focus on international development.
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