You are being lied to about pirates
Or so says this article.
posted at 11:08 pm
on Jan. 27, 2009
New shoes on Canadian budget day
Finance ministers have been often seen wearing new shoes on budget day. Go figure.
posted at 7:39 pm
on Jan. 27, 2009
Spam fighting tool Defensio is acquired by Websense
I originally wrote "Sam fighting" but actually, Defensio doesn't do anything about the plague of Sams posting all over the Internet ... yet.
posted at 2:31 pm
on Jan. 27, 2009
N.Y. Boy Scout earns all 121 merit badges
There's one merit badge for earning 120 merit badges -- that was the tricky one.
posted at 12:56 pm
on Jan. 27, 2009
Get 3 free HD channels over the air in Vancouver with this DIY antenna
johnbollwitt is awesome -- but lucky he didn't try to take it in his carry-on luggage!
posted at 12:50 pm
on Jan. 27, 2009
Thrift store MP3 player contains secret military files
But on the plus side, it wasn't an iPod, so it's very tricky to get the files off the player, and there's a good chance it'll crash and lose all the data.
posted at 3:22 am
on Jan. 27, 2009
It’s 2009, so I added twitter updates to my blog’s design
Yes, my blog still scrolls horizontally. I like it like that, that's why.
posted at 3:10 am
on Jan. 27, 2009
Federal regulators to kill 60,000 birds in Abbotsford after outbreak of avian flu
So, no chickens for me in my backyard. Sigh.
posted at 5:53 pm
on Jan. 26, 2009
List of actors who are almost unrecognizable in an interesting movie role
I didn't explain that very well, but go check out the list.
posted at 1:32 pm
on Jan. 26, 2009
Does He Use Pronouns In His Text Messages? That?s A Good Sign
If he doesn't, the relationship is DOOMED I tell you DOOMED. (Women always have good grammar so this doesn't apply, just like they always smell nice.)
posted at 6:51 pm
on Jan. 24, 2009
PepsiCo Figures Tropicana’s Carbon Footprint
Apparently, it's mostly the growing the oranges part. Hmmm.
posted at 4:36 pm
on Jan. 23, 2009
I really like Ruth’s social media neoLuddite contest for a free northern voice ticket
Northern Voice itself should do this next year.
posted at 2:32 pm
on Jan. 23, 2009
How David Bergman Made a 1,474-Megapixel Photo During President Obama’s Inaugural Address
That's a BIG photo.
posted at 2:22 pm
on Jan. 23, 2009
U.S. Bank Tower’s Aggressive Security Guards Aren’t Fans of Public Photography
posted at 1:35 pm
on Jan. 22, 2009
Nature News has an article I want to read. Cost to read it: $32 Chance ANYONE will pay that? 0.001%
It was 'Welcome to the petacentre' by Cory Doctorow. How could hey POSSIBLY think that $32 is a reasonable per-article charge? The frickin' whole MAGAZINE only costs $5 an issue.
posted at 4:03 pm
on Jan. 21, 2009
Red Flame Decal Kit for KitchenAid stand mixers
For making cinnamon cookies?
posted at 2:05 pm
on Jan. 21, 2009
the perfect picture wall
I do this the hard way, but here's a shortcut!
posted at 9:56 am
on Jan. 21, 2009
43 Places seems to have gotten a HUGE facelift
And now I'm all confused.
posted at 5:12 pm
on Jan. 20, 2009
Coast Guard suspends search for elderly couple missing from cruise ship
Quiet tragedy.
posted at 5:02 pm
on Jan. 20, 2009
The Newest Food Trend: Squirrel Cookery
At least, that's what my cat Maggie has been whispering in my ear while I sleep.
posted at 9:51 am
on Jan. 19, 2009
fruit mystery: Another slightly bad site for you if flashing RGB games are not your thing
But -- and this is important -- good for crazy people.
posted at 1:03 am
on Jan. 17, 2009
Will Vancouver allow residents to keep backyard chickens?
Probably not, I fear.
posted at 4:25 pm
on Jan. 16, 2009
Funny music video: It’s All Because (The Gays Are Getting Married)
SFW, But do NOT click the related videos at the end of the song.
posted at 3:59 pm
on Jan. 16, 2009
Big sale: Condos in Vancouver, up to 40-per-cent discounts, on March 7
This isn't a bad sign about real estate in Vancouver, no sir, nuh uh, nope.
posted at 2:34 pm
on Jan. 16, 2009
Blame Canada: US Airways plane might have been taken down by geese
Still, better than then bald eagles, eh?
posted at 12:50 pm
on Jan. 16, 2009
Contest Entry Post: My favorite BC Wine is Cedar Creek Ehrenfelser
It's grapefruity and crisp.
posted at 11:09 am
on Jan. 16, 2009
Researchers discovered the earliest video of people singing about iPhones
It looks like the Ed Sullivan show
posted at 2:01 pm
on Jan. 15, 2009
Disconnecting Distraction, i.e. your computer off the Internet
An interesting essay, but impossible for my job.
posted at 11:20 am
on Jan. 15, 2009
A Seriously awesome To Do List photo by Goddess Spiral
Go Rachael!
posted at 9:48 am
on Jan. 15, 2009
Star Wars Retold: By someone who hasn’t seen it
Truly funny. Hans Solo frozen in The Stuff.
posted at 9:17 am
on Jan. 15, 2009
A cool cube-based way to search Google.
Oh, did I mention it's useless? But some fun things are. 😊
posted at 6:29 pm
on Jan. 14, 2009
From Flickr: The Far-Side Photo Reenactments Pool
They don't yet have my favorite comic, about Genghis Khan. I'll have to do something about that.
posted at 1:21 pm
on Jan. 14, 2009
Remember the sound of a 56k modem connecting?
The Dial Up Kid reminds me of the pavlovian sound that preceded my getting email.
posted at 11:18 am
on Jan. 14, 2009
Video: In New York, there’s a huge Loft Filled with Dirt, called the Earth Room
Now I totally want to go there.
posted at 11:08 am
on Jan. 14, 2009
Boston.com has some cool, easy ways to make yourself hallucinate
Sounds like fun!
posted at 10:45 pm
on Jan. 13, 2009
Inaccurate story on the environmental impact of a Google search
Read Google's response (link at the top) And what the heck is a .ece file extension?
posted at 10:48 pm
on Jan. 12, 2009
Today we launched a new book promotion site: BE DiFFERENT or Be Dead
The quiz is a very fun part -- try it out.
posted at 6:59 pm
on Jan. 12, 2009
Vancouver city seeks provincial nod to borrow $458 million for Olympic Village
Wow. I'd be a pissed taxpayer.
posted at 5:03 pm
on Jan. 12, 2009
RGB: An intense, flashing RGB site - don’t click if you get seizures
Yeah, seriously. But I always have liked random Web art sites. Anyone remember Superbad?
posted at 4:47 pm
on Jan. 12, 2009
Jerusalem syndrome
Another example of why reading Wikipedia is so damn interesting.
posted at 3:16 pm
on Jan. 11, 2009
Google has a new favicon
And I must have a sad little life to notice.... 😊
posted at 5:21 pm
on Jan. 10, 2009
The failure of the U.S. 401k retirement account system
It's a harsh story.
posted at 11:39 am
on Jan. 10, 2009
How to shovel snow and not hurt yourself
Good advice from Prince George (the town, not the person)
posted at 11:27 am
on Jan. 10, 2009
Cool blog about Whistler Blackcomb Snow Conditions
Well written, by a completely obsessed skier.
posted at 10:27 am
on Jan. 10, 2009
Seattle P-I put up for sale and going Web-only in 60 days
I feel so bad for printed newspapers these days.
posted at 2:26 pm
on Jan. 9, 2009
AdHack Blog has a LEGO for Adults Sexist Campaign letter
Personally, I find the ads provocative but less offensive than, oh, every single perfume ad ever.
posted at 1:28 pm
on Jan. 9, 2009
Bacon Explosion: The Baddest (Goodest) BBQ Bacon Sausage Recipe
Holy Yum.
posted at 1:27 pm
on Jan. 9, 2009
10 Reasons why most Home Alarms are Useless
Mine's a fairly well set up system. It's only useless for a few of these reasons.
posted at 1:23 pm
on Jan. 9, 2009
How perfumes work according to an article in The Economist
No, really, they seem to have a good overview.
posted at 1:05 pm
on Jan. 9, 2009
Homeland Security USA: A new, brazenly pro gov’t, tv show
This is one agency that doesn't deserve its 15 minutes of fame.
posted at 9:46 am
on Jan. 9, 2009
Pemberton Music Festival cancelled for 2009
Too bad; this was a great party, I hear.
posted at 9:44 am
on Jan. 9, 2009
Kidnappers demand $1.5M for release of B.C. web publisher
Or 1.5 million clicks on their Google Adwords.
posted at 9:43 am
on Jan. 9, 2009
The 10 Best Things about Booze
From Modern Drunkard Magazine Online
posted at 11:06 am
on Jan. 8, 2009
Horizontal page scrolling using Javascript
I can totally think of a use for this script!
posted at 10:33 am
on Jan. 8, 2009
Hardcore Scrabble players in Boulder Colorado: An article
Good slice of life.
posted at 5:18 pm
on Jan. 7, 2009
Polygamy charges have been laid against two B.C. religious leaders
Bountiful's Mormon offshoot religion might get its day in court. Interesting.
posted at 1:16 pm
on Jan. 7, 2009
Cliff Young: A sheepherder who won the world’s longest, toughest race
Challenge your assumptions, and your stamina. You can do it.
posted at 10:18 am
on Jan. 7, 2009
89 cm of snow in Vancouver this Dec; avg is 18cm and annual avg is 48 cm. Woah.
And did I mention that it snowed in January, too? Double woah.
posted at 7:42 pm
on Jan. 6, 2009
Great NYTimes OpEd about Bernard Madoff, Greed, and the Future of U.S. Financial Prowess
Makes me wish I'd invested in Madoff about 20 years ago 😉
posted at 4:29 pm
on Jan. 6, 2009
RoomOrama - Peer-to-peer short term rental marketplace
Like, wanna rent my room for the weekend?
posted at 3:44 pm
on Jan. 6, 2009
Marty Kaplan’s writing about Israel’s attacks into Gaza
Harsh, but balanced.
posted at 3:20 pm
on Jan. 6, 2009
Masterbacon: A day for bacon lovers at Kveton’s (Saturday January 17, 2009) - Upcoming
Why can't I go to this? WHY?
posted at 1:11 am
on Jan. 6, 2009
Woman twitters joke about smothering daughter; police show up at house.
Unreasonably invasive, or reasonably cautious?
posted at 6:06 pm
on Jan. 5, 2009
The Dine Out Vancouver 2009 list is published: 193 restaurants (if you include multiple locations)
Here's the whole list:
== $18 ==
arroy-d thai restaurant
Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant
Burgoo Bistro Lonsdale
Burgoo Bistro Main Street
Burgoo Bistro West 10th
Calling, The
Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Central Bistro
Chilli House Thai Bistro
Chutney Villa
Darby's Pub
Desi Juntion Restaurant & Bar
Desi Restaurant & Lounge - Denman
Doolin's Irish Pub
Elephant & Castle Restaurant - Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
Fogg n' Suds Restaurant
Granville Room
HELL'S KITCHEN
Hon's Wun Tun House
KERKIS GREEK TAVERNA
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Marias Taverna 4th Ave.
Marias Taverna Denman
MIGZ BBQ ON BROADWAY
Nyala African Cuisine
Old Spaghetti Factory, The
Red Door Pan Asian Grill
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co
SUNSET GRILL NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB & RESTAURANT, The
SZECHUAN CHONGQING SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Thai House Restaurant
Thai Spice Restaurant
Timbre Restaurant
Urban Thai Bistro
Wild Rice
Yagger's Downtown Restaurant
== $28 ==
Abigail's Party
Al Porto Ristorante
American Grille, The
AQUA RIVA
Aria
Arms Reach Bistro
Azia
Baru Latino Restaurante
beyond restaurant + lounge
Bistro Pastis
Boathouse Restaurant - English Bay, The
Boathouse Restaurant - Horseshoe Bay, The
Boathouse Restaurant - New Westminster, The
Boathouse Restaurant - Port Moody, The
Boathouse Restaurant - Richmond, The
Boathouse Restaurant - White Rock, The
Bogart's Chophouse & Bar
Brasserie Restaurant (At the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites), The
Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club
Carmichael's at the Hilton Vancouver Airport
Cats Social House
Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano & piano bar
Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant & Lounge, The
Cobre
Copper Chimney - Hotel Le Soleil
Coza! Tuscan Grill
Crystal Grille at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel
Deuce Restaurant
Dockside Restaurant
Fish House in Stanley Park, The
Flying Tiger, The
Gramercy Grill
Griffins Restaurant
Gusto di Quattro
Gyu Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant
Highlander Restaurant
Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Inlets Bistro & Lounge
Irish Heather GastroPub, The
Kingston Taphouse & Grille, The
LE BISTRO CHEZ MICHEL
Lux at Caprice
Manhattan Restaurant - Delta Vancouver Suites Hotel
Marmalade Kitchen & Bar
Maurya Indian Cuisine
Mi Bistro & Bar
Milestone's Kitsilano
Milestone's on Denman
Milestone's Park Royal
Milestone's Yaletown
Milestones Restaurants - Robson
Mill Marine Bistro, The
Mistral French Bistro
Mosaic Bar & Grille
New Bohemian, The
Northlands Bar and Grill
nu restaurant + lounge
ocean 6 seventeen
Ocean Club Restaurant & Lounge, The
Osteria Napoli Ristorante
Ouisi Bistro
Pinkys Steakhouse
Pinkys Steakhouse - Yaletown
Plan B lounge & Eatery
Point Restaurant & Tapas, The
Provence Mediterranean Grill
Refinery market.style.eatery, The
Relish Restaurants & Lounge
Rex Rotisserie & Grill
Sai-z Izakaya Japanese Restaurant
Salathai thai restaurant
Salt Tasting Room
Saltaire Restaurant & Terrace
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
Sanafir Restaurant and Lounge
Sandbar Seafood Restaurant, The
Seasons in the Park Restaurant
Section (3) Restaurant
Sequoia Grill at the Teahouse Restaurant
Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill
Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Garden
Show Case Restaurant
Sip Resto-Lounge
Smoking Dog Bistro, The
So.Cial at Le Magasin
Steamworks Brewing Company
Tantra Waterfront Lounge & Grill
Tomato Fresh Food Cafe
Trafalgars Bistro
TransContinental, The
Trattoria Italian Kitchen
Tropika on Cambie
Tropika on Robson
UnWine'd
Water St. Cafe
Watermark on Kits Beach
Westward Ho! Public House & Grill Room (University Golf Club)
Yaletown Brewing Company, The
Yokohama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant
== $38 ==
A Kettle of Fish Restauran
Amarcord Ristorante Italiano
Bacchus Restaurant
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar
Bridges Restaurant
Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar
C Restaurant
Cannery Seafood Restaurant, The
Carver's Steakhouse
Cassis Bistro
CinCin Ristorante
COAST Restaurant
Cru
DB Bistro Moderne
Delilah's
Diva at the Met
Don Francesco Restaurant
Elixir Restaurant
Federico's Supper Club
FigMint Restaurant & Lounge
Five Sails Restaurant
Fleuri
Gastropod
Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar
GOLDFISH PACIFIC KITCHEN
Hamilton Street Grill
Hart House Restaurant
Hermitage Restaurant
Herons Restaurant & Lounge
HORIZONS RESTAURANT
Il Giardino
Il Nido Inventive Italian Restaurant
Italian Kitchen, The
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
La Terrazza Restaurant
La Vallee Restaurant
Le Gavroche Restaurant
Lift Bar Grill View
Metro Restaurant
Monk McQueens Restaurant
Moustache Cafe and Lounge
O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar
Observatory, The
OCTOPUS' GARDEN
Parkside Restaurant
Players Chophouse Restaurant & Lounge
Provence Marinaside
Quattro on Fourth
Raincity Grill
Salmon House, The
Saltlik
STONEGRILL
Tramonto - RiverRock Casino Resort
West Restaurant
William Tell Restaurant, The
YEW restaurant + bar
Zen Japanese Restaurant
Zin Restaurant and Lounge
posted at 10:58 am
on Jan. 5, 2009
Help Me Choose My Best Flickr Photos
I'm going to make a new batch of Moo Cards. Please come and add one or more of these photos as a favorite, and I'll use the best ones to represent me on a business card where I call myself a "real photographer"
posted at 6:16 pm
on Jan. 2, 2009
My top-rated but never-favorited Flickr photo. What’s yours?
It's of houses in Steveston.
posted at 6:12 pm
on Jan. 2, 2009
My fave Vancouver restaurant, Hapa Izakaya, its Web site is now live
Yay!
posted at 5:15 pm
on Jan. 2, 2009
The ‘cult’ of Kumon explained by Forbes
Did you know they have their own high schools in Switzerland? I didn't.
posted at 4:54 pm
on Jan. 2, 2009
Multiple avalanche deaths in B.C.
It's been a harsh snow season in the backcountry.
posted at 1:19 pm
on Jan. 2, 2009
Garfield Bodyart (NSFW)
Inside me, my 13 year-old self is laughing.
posted at 11:37 am
on Jan. 2, 2009
The Archives
April 2012
March 2012
January 2012
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004
September 2004
August 2004
July 2004
June 2004
May 2004
April 2004
March 2004
February 2004
January 2004
December 2003
November 2003
October 2003
