Spell Your Phone Number
September 19, 2006
Now this has got to be one of the most useful online tools I’ve come across in ages.
This site spits out mnemonics for your phone number.
CBC Chair - another one bites the dust
September 19, 2006
It’s almost exactly a year ago that CBC got handed a new chair of the board, filling the position left open after the charming and talented (and CBC’s breath of fresh air) Carole Taylor resigned to go into provincial politics.
I first blogged about Guy Fournier back on Sept 9th 2005, the day after his appointement.
At the time the corp was embroiled in a lock-out, and some people even thought he would rush in and save the day.
Too bad the government that appointed him didn’t bother asking his opinions on say, the Lebanese community, or maybe his thoughts on going to the bathroom.
Oh wait, no need, he’s been telling everyone all on his own.
Today, Mr. Fournier was forced to resign over his remarks (more in this Reuters story).
Mr. Fournier lasted 1 year and 11 days in the job.
(This whole story makes this somehow even funnier, and it was pretty funny to begin with)
Vikram Vij’s podcast
September 15, 2006
Chef Vikram Vij is the charismatic and talented chef who’s first Vancouver restaurant was a tiny 14 seater that developed a big reputation. He’s since moved to a larger location but kept the same great quality.
Chef Vikram Vij, always expressive and always entertaining - from his podcast at Capers
He’s the latest in our Chef’s series for Capers Community Market. The podcast is available here. If the podcast inspires you to try your hand at Vikram’s delicious Prawns in Coconut Masala, you can get the recipe from the Capers web site.
Unique kids’ acting program at the Vancouver Art Gallery
September 15, 2006
Eileen does these amazing programs for kids at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The latest is called Paint. Here’s the deal:
PAINT
With brushes big and small, with oil, acrylic and watercolour, artists in British Columbia have been exploring the possibilities of paint. In this 10 week session, actors will begin with a tour and an art making workshop of the exhibition, PAINT, using it as a catalyst to create a play to be performed on the Gallery’s family day, supersunday, December 17. Ages 9 and up.
Eileen’s a Jessie Award winning actor and her programs at the VAG are always a hit with young actors. The program is run through Vancouver Youth Theatre.
If you’re interested, contact Eileen by email for more information. paint@bigsnit.com
Water Colours
September 13, 2006
Since first stepping foot on a dock on the west coast, I’ve been addicted to the sounds, smells and colours of the waterfront.
I love the smell of salt water, the sound of the wind on the rigging and the variety of gear found on a working dock. But mostly I love the graceful lines and curves and the ever changing face of the sea.
These are all from Nanaimo British Columbia Sept 2nd.
D Finger
Selling Cape George
Waterline
Faster Than the Fast Cat
A Stern Princess
Strathcona Park Lodge
September 5, 2006
We were off the grid last week while spending some quality time getting intimate with rock faces, high ropes, zip lines, kayaks, canoes and main sheets.
Loads to say about Strathcona Park Lodge - all of it good - once I get caught up from 8 days of not checking email.
