Time
Track Down Happy Hours Faster with Brewhound
Want to sniff out good watering holes and get the 'Lowdown' on the best drink deals? How about making plans to run with the pack and connect with your friends to howl down your procurement plans for lapping up Happy Hour libations? Here's a powerful tool for enabling pub crawling, lounge tours and finding ... [more]
Many Hands Make Light Work – Go Local!
Our world is a wonderful place. The only thing better is to live in peace and harmony with others. This must be an agreed goal for all of us who care for the world, our families, friends and all others on this planet. We have entered a period of unprecedented freedoms. Knowledge is flowing between ... [more]
How Does Your Dream Career Compare on the List of Best Jobs for 2014
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As an increasing number of people seek career changes in the new year, U.S. News & World Report today released its Best Jobs of 2014, featuring rankings and information on 100 jobs in category-specific lists. For the first time ever, the No. 1 Best Job isn't in the health ... [more]
Renee Fleming Rocks the House with the American Anthem at Superbowl 2014
No one has ever performed the American Anthem before a larger world audience and nailed it like Grammy winner Renee Fleming. This was an incredible performance and the rockets did fly (so did the Blackhawk helicopters) over the first ever outdoor Superbowl in New Jersey, New York. In fact many people had worried that ... [more]
A Great Time to Be Alive… Which XYZ is Your GGGeneration?
We have all heard the terms; baby boomers (1943-1960), Gen X (1961-1981), Gen Y (1982-2004) now more recently being called the Millenials... It makes you wonder how long have they been keeping track of the timing and the 'turning' of generations over the last 500 years? Where did the A to W go? And who gets Z? The ... [more]
RIO Olympics – Drug Testing Busted…
Can you believe it... those who should be trusted, are busted - AGAIN! The Russian track team and many other athletes are not in the Rio Olympics due to doping. The only thing more suspicious is that now the lab for the testing is in question. This recent New York Times article tells the story. Seems with ... [more]
Track Down Happy Hours Faster with Brewhound
Want to sniff out good watering holes and get the 'Lowdown' on the best drink deals? How about making plans to run with the pack and connect with your friends to howl down your procurement plans for lapping up Happy Hour libations? Here's a powerful tool for enabling pub crawling, lounge tours and finding ... [more]
Money
Apple Wins the Tech Race to One Trillion Dollars
It was a good day for Apple shareholders as the company won the race to become the first technology company valued at over one trillion dollars. And it was a great day for Tim Cook the Apple CEO. This will ensure his performance bonus for this year and award him 560,000 shares in Apple for about a $125,000,000 in ... [more]
Need Money Quick?
Late on rent? Can't fill your car with gas to get to work? Let's not suggest anything crazy that could lead to a life of crime or any other fashion faux pas. Assuming all available funds and traditional sources of credit are tapped out, here is a sample from DailyFinance on 25 ways to raise cash in a ... [more]
Become a DIY Grime Fighter!
Every year starts off the same... How can I/we save money? The answers, as usual are everywhere - even under your nose! Just like New Year's resolutions and your new inspired 'white glove' approach to clean living, you can be spic and span as well as save a spot-o-cash by DIY. Hordes of DIYers are jumping on the ... [more]
How we spend it today: Who’s watching our watchers?
Used to be a penny saved, was a penny earned. Now that we don't really have pennies what happens? Is anything saved anymore... or do we just spend it more and more until our credit runs out? Has everyone's spending gone wildly out of control today? Now millions are not enough anymore. In fact millionaires ... [more]
Wear Plaid for Dad & Donate!
Plaid for Dad is a new Father’s Day tradition Plaid for Dad was launched in 2015 to help raise awareness and vital research funds for prostate cancer. It has quickly become a fun and easy way for Canadians to celebrate dad and help the 1 in 8 men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their ... [more]
Check out the KickStick on Kickstarter for More Skateboard Power then Shaking a Leg!
Here's where to sign up at Kickstarter for Your Kickstick Hurry! ... [more]
Oil & Water Don’t Mix… Is This Really the Best Way to Fuel Our Future?
The Price of Oil is Always Killing Us... REALLY >WHY? We hear so many conflicting stories about what's happening with oil these days it makes you want to take drugs! Last year the price of gas was killing us because it was too high, now it's the low price of oil killing us - just one year later? (WTF!) This ... [more]
Life
Life is Like the Sand in the Bathing Suit of our World Beach…
Firstly, a warning! This is a gritty post - all in jest with a little beach bum fun... (But there is real advice on this topic at the end of this post :) We all know this life is not perfect. (Except if you're a dog) Life is a BEACH... So now you are wiser > enjoy it! Even though now you are knowing it all, you ... [more]
Home is Where Your Heart Is…
We must all be grateful for our home, apartment, condo or igloo! We are all creatures that share the energy of this universe together. It is important to have respect for ones' home and the homes of others. Our hearts are in our homes and we express what is important to ourselves in the way we decorate or keep up ... [more]
“Vape” is Oxford Dictionary’s 2014 Word of the Year… Is it a Health Risk?
The Oxford Dictionaries named "Vape" 2014's Word of the Year. Oxford defines the verb as "to inhale and exhale the vapour produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device." It was added to the dictionary in August. Vape can also be used as a noun for the e-cigarette and for the act of inhaling itself. How ... [more]
Life is Like the Sand in the Bathing Suit of our World Beach…
Firstly, a warning! This is a gritty post - all in jest with a little beach bum fun... (But there is real advice on this topic at the end of this post :) We all know this life is not perfect. (Except if you're a dog) Life is a BEACH... So now you are wiser > enjoy it! Even though now you are knowing it all, you ... [more]
How many ways can you say fresh beer?
This is where it all 'Hoppins.' The creation of fresh new beer is constantly on-stream to the Big Rock Growler Taps. At Big Rock, it's all about fresh new beer and giving you more value and more new fresh beer choices! That's what its' all about at the Big Rock Growler Bar filling station. No more waiting for ... [more]
Granite Falls – A Three Hour Adventure
Want to show off and impress visitors and/or friends with a magical Vancouver adventure? I don't know about you, but for me just being on Granville Island has a magical feeling... Next, take a stroll down Boatlift lane and that's where you'll find the home base for Vancouver Water Adventures. This where you ... [more]
The End of An Empire!
Half are rejoicing and half are now angry, bitter and feeling broken. It used to be that the sun never set on the British Empire in the early 20th century. Now the people of 21st century England have decided it's best to go back the their castle and moat mentality. On Friday, June 24th, England changed the ... [more]
People
We Are Family?
Family can be a challenging... Sometimes we fight like cats and dogs. Other times we can fight like dogs and cats... No one's always right and no one wins in trivial family fights. Putting our differences aside to share our real opinions and get guiding perspectives from family is important. Too bad it ... [more]
We Are Family?
Family can be a challenging... Sometimes we fight like cats and dogs. Other times we can fight like dogs and cats... No one's always right and no one wins in trivial family fights. Putting our differences aside to share our real opinions and get guiding perspectives from family is important. Too bad it ... [more]
Everyone Needs a Friend or Three… It’s Proven, People with Friends are More Happy!
A friend is a person who you can depend on, who is also a person you like and enjoy being with. Generally, friends share similar interests and have common opinions but they also enjoy open debates. Friends provide the alternate reality to your experiences and memories of what happened over the ... [more]
Time, Money or Your Life?
What do you have that can you give to others? We all have special skills, talents and time to give of ourselves to others. It is truly the hardest, most meaningful and most rewarding thing humans can do for each other. "Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be ... [more]
The New Pope is Dope… So Maybe we Have Hope!
Ok so cheap rhymes behind us now. Pope Francis is showing he has the guts to really walk his talk! Recently announced... an audit, an external audit of the Vatican. This is a bold and brave move by someone who is breaking down borders and making new believers. Next on the agenda, meeting the Russian Czar of ... [more]
This Penguin Has A Heart of Gold and His Wallet Ranks Him #1 in the World!
Perry Goldman is #1 on the list of the world’s richest birds. Recently up from down under, we had the pleasure to meet Perry Goldman, (famous entrepreneur and Zillionaire resident of Antarctica) who was enjoying a plate of fresh fish at the Dockside Restaurant. “We’re here for a working holiday to ... [more]
Spendito #4: The Purgers
TYPE FOUR: Purgers Buy, Buy, Buy! Sell, Sell, Sell! This bunch of birds likes to keep their inventory moving, in, out or trade! If they spend it and something doesn’t fit or they don’t like it, it goes back or they sell it. This group loves eBay, Craigslist, Flea markets, Yard sales & loves to collect, ... [more]
Places
Roundhouse Laser Rock Shows Now at BCIT
Laser shows set to the sweet, sweet tunes of Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon are coming back to Metro Vancouver — but not to where you might expect. The Dark Side of the Moon laser shows at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre were cancelled in 2012, after almost 30 years in production. But when one of ... [more]
Granville Island Hotel… The Jewel in the Heart of the Vancouver’s False Creek
VANCOUVER’S PREMIER BOUTIQUE HOTEL, RIGHT ON THE WATER... The Only Hotel on Granville 'Island' With welcoming staff to greet you, a restaurant and lounge to entice, and luxurious hotel rooms to make you feel at home, the Granville Island Hotel (GIH) is Vancouver's best kept secret. This boutique Vancouver hotel is a ... [more]
What’s With this Wet Stuff Called Rain?
What is happening to us? Is our wonderful summer really coming to an end? Please, NOooo... This has been a glorious run of good summer for the Pacific Northwest, but this weekend it will be Thanksgiving! Recently, (last week) in October it was about 30 degrees on the deck in the sun... Ah, the memories ... [more]
Here’s 52 Travel Ideas You Might Want to Pack in Your Suitcase
Bangkok, Singapore, Paris, London; all of these destinations still sound exotic but now people don't think of these places as impossible to visit unless you are wealthy. Now anybody can go globetrotting and galavanting around the world, in fact we must resolve to do it! This is list of 52 new resolutions comes from the ... [more]
Roundhouse Laser Rock Shows Now at BCIT
Laser shows set to the sweet, sweet tunes of Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon are coming back to Metro Vancouver — but not to where you might expect. The Dark Side of the Moon laser shows at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre were cancelled in 2012, after almost 30 years in production. But when one of ... [more]
Spend One Dollar, Get One Dollar? Sounds Simple!
$1 SHOP.CA Reward = $1 Canadian Dollar. Simple, right?! How much easier does it get? Have you noticed how reward programs have become so complicated, you don’t really know what value you are getting? The people behind SHOP.CA wanted to fix that, so after lots of calculations and idea they came up ... [more]
Life 2.0 – The Movie: A Real Review of: Virtual Living in Second Life?
Second life is a virtual world where the players (programmers mainly + other people) create objects to buy, sell and trade using 'Lindens' the in-world currency that supports commerce. People playing the game can buy and sell their Lindens for real money! If you're wondering where the name came from, Linden is the name ... [more]
Things
BLUES BLAST at the EDGEWATER CASINO
September 16th was one historic Blues night of note in Vancouver! The Edgewater Casino is supporting the local music community with a special night for the Blues. Blues Blast 2016 celebrated three of Canada's Best Guitarist's supported by Robbie Montgomery and his All-Star Band. Jerry Doucette hit the charts ... [more]
Can You Say Billions? Yes, Billions of People Play Games!
Gaming is big business these days. And gaming is not just in the game business, its' getting into everybody's business with Gamification and other game related concepts that are now used in business and consumer marketing. Then there's the lotteries, etc. The history of games dates to the ancient past. Games are an ... [more]
What are the Differences Between Books, Magazines and Electronic Media?
The written word as a tool combined with images and then later printed in books and magazines changed the way we think and gave common people access to information. This was the beginning of publishing and mass media, the world of free and paid information was born. We are all better off today and the 3R's are the ... [more]
In the Age of Personal Opinion, What’s Your Poison the Blog or the Podcast?
The Blogosphere, it sounded expansive and even a little intimidating. Now everyone could be a 'blogger' on whatever topic you decided to write about. No more editorial assignments with your name on the calendar. Now you're the editor, you make up the editorial calendar decide, plan, research, write, produce and approve ... [more]
BLUES BLAST at the EDGEWATER CASINO
September 16th was one historic Blues night of note in Vancouver! The Edgewater Casino is supporting the local music community with a special night for the Blues. Blues Blast 2016 celebrated three of Canada's Best Guitarist's supported by Robbie Montgomery and his All-Star Band. Jerry Doucette hit the charts ... [more]
Captain America Is Coming Back to Save the World • April 2014
Over seven decades ago, history occurred with the debut of Captain America in 1941. 70 years later, Steve Rogers and his star-spangled alter ego have grown to iconic status, remaining a mainstay of the Marvel Universe while also expanding into the realms of television, film and more. On April 4, 2014, the Sentinel ... [more]
Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame – Broadcast Yourself!
Is YouTube the way everyone will get their, "15 minutes of fame," did Andy Warhol know something about YouTube in the late sixties? "They" say that information in the world has more than doubled in the last few years! This is in part to the file sizes of video and the fact that now almost everyone has a camera or ... [more]
More
Find the Best From Local Sources at Pete’s Meats
In 1998 Pete Larsen said goodbye to his hometown of Niagara on the Lake (in Ontario) and came to live out West. Arriving in Vancouver, Pete got his start as an apprentice with Windsor Meats. With a burgeoning new foodie scene opening up new opportunities in Vancouver, Pete decided it was time to start his own ... [more]
Take Rides.ca For Test Drive When Looking for Your Next Vehicle
Access to the market for Canadian vehicle buyers and sellers has long been limited to an overpriced monopoly and a few free alternatives. A lack of customer service, and the online marketing sophistication of the US, has left the Canadian automotive market feeling a little out of gas. Rides.ca is here to take the road ... [more]
How Smart is Your Watch? Maybe it’s Time to Redefine… Should a Watch do More than Tell the Time?
The Sony SmartWatch The wristwatch was once a common gift item, but they started to disappear as people switched to using phones for their time pieces. But could the new smartwatches bring back this beloved wrist accessory? We looked at the latest crop of smartwatches and, while some are not quite ready for prime ... [more]
Software Breaks Out-of-the-Box and Moves up into the Cloud
Look up, Look waaayyy up... That's where everyone is now sending their data. And just what is data these days? Anything digital. So let us count (just some of) the ways digital data is in our lives today. Cell Phones Photos & Movies Banking Twitter Shopping Apps & RSS ... [more]
Find the Best From Local Sources at Pete’s Meats
In 1998 Pete Larsen said goodbye to his hometown of Niagara on the Lake (in Ontario) and came to live out West. Arriving in Vancouver, Pete got his start as an apprentice with Windsor Meats. With a burgeoning new foodie scene opening up new opportunities in Vancouver, Pete decided it was time to start his own ... [more]
Modern “Service Boots” or the Traditional Favorites, Your Boots Keep on Walking with Dayton Boots Since 1946
Dayton Boots is one of those companies that keeps on walking, or riding as the case may be? With new ownership, spirit and style, Dayton Boots is a company with a long tradition for delivering hand made boots of such high quality they last for (decades, even generations) a long, long time. And they can always be ... [more]
This is New Toy Will Make Everyone’s Eyes Light Up!
Sergey Orlovskiy using the developer kit version of the Oculus Rift (with separate headphones) The Oculus Rift is a next-generation virtual reality headset designed for immersive gaming. You could be part of history by getting your own Oculus Rift development kit. This is part of the story where the magic ... [more]