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Archive for August, 2009

Walmart gets Jingly with it with Vancouver singer

August 31, 2009

Vancouver based singer/songwriter HANNAH GEORGAS‘ song for a recent Walmart add is apparently blowin up on the internets and getting her name out there far and beyond.

“Vancouver artist getting noticed for Walmart jingle”

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxQpV9-xFQ&fmt=18
MORE HANNAH GEORGAS BELOW
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  • Written by: Boon Kondo |
  • Category: Mystery |
  • Comments: 0

52 WEEKS OF ‘EAST VAN CATS’ – WEEK 2

August 31, 2009

The cats rule East Vancouver. They’re everywhere…sidewalks, roads, hiding in doorways, supervising stores, sprawled out anywhere to have a bath. The cats I meet while wandering through East Van are probably all house-pets but it’s not clear who ‘owns’ them. Cats are all about territory, but all space is public to them.

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Stay tuned…When the project is finished I hope to have photographed every one of the East Van Cats!

  • Written by: Nikki Reimer |
  • Category: City Critters,East Van Cats |
  • Comments: 6

BMX ACTION!

August 31, 2009

I’ve always driven by this spot and felt sad that I couldn’t skate it, it’s just a bit too rough.  So when I drove by the spot on the weekend and saw this, I had to stop to take a couple photos.

I’m not a real bike guy period, but based on this, it looks like the BMX scene in Vancouver is a healthy one.  Props to whoever is putting stuff like this on…you make Vancouver awesome!

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  • Written by: Jef Choy |
  • Category: Public Spaces,Transportation |
  • Comments: 2

PNE POST NO. 1: HMMM…WHAT TO EAT?

August 31, 2009

Better question…what don’t they deep fry at the PNE?  The cornucopia of food which the PNE offers is second to none, it will mess you up good.  The one strategic tip I’ll offer is when you go to the PNE, go with a few people, this way you really can eat the minidonuts, a funnel cake, cotton candy, some fish and chips….etc…etc…etc….

My personal favourite this year was the deep fried oreos.  They’re sort of like a donut or a fritter on the outside, and cookies and cream on the inside.  It’s way better than I thought it would be but I don’t know if I’m buying into their next creation…deep fried jelly beans?  Gimme a year to think about it….

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Here’s the rest of the stuff that we ate…what’s your favourite thing to eat at the PNE?

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  • Written by: Jef Choy |
  • Category: Food and Drink,Random |
  • Comments: 11

The pipe world by RJ Clarke, Tobacconist

August 31, 2009

Smoking is bad… we all know that… but sometimes, a well timed pipe or cigar is a welcome addition to a great day.

I first went to RJ Clarke Tobacconist about 8 years ago. I was on the hunt for a pipe tobacco that I’d been looking for for years.
Like stepping back in time… going into the shop was like entering another world. The Gastown location had been a Vancouver tradition for years. I felt like I was in 1800′s England. Inside, it was dark but wasn’t intimidating, fragrant but not overpowering. The owner was friendly and informative, and I left with a smile on my face.
About a year later, I went down to Gastown to do some shopping, but the shop was closed. I was decimated… Thankfully, a few months later, the new shop opened up on Cambie street across from Oakridge… I was happy again.

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If you’re ever in the market for pipes, tobacco or cigars (smoking is bad… remember!), RJ Clarke is definitely worth the check out, and
is located at 5844 Cambie street.

Bonus story here:
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  • Written by: S R |
  • Category: Local Business,People,Shopping |
  • Comments: 2

“TENS”

August 31, 2009

Our very own Film and Video editor, Ben Stoddard, makes up one half of Don’t Sleep Productions, and they have a doozy of a video in the pipeline for this holiday season.

It’s a skateboard flick called TENS and in a nutshell it’s ten tricks from each of Canada’s best skateboarders. I’ve seen some rough cuts and holy crap this is going to be good. I don’t know why nobody has done this format before, but it’s perfect. Add the fact that it’s going to be a free DVD available in skateshops across the country and I believe we have a winner.

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The official word:
“Don’t Sleep Productions is back with their latest offering “Tens”. Tens is a compilation of tricks from 50 of Canada’s best skateboarders featuring 10 tricks each. The rider list includes: Alex Chalmers, Alien, Bradley Sheppard, Brandon Del Bianco, Bryan Wherry, Cory Wilson, Derek Swaim, Deerman of Dark Woods, Hashbrown, Chris Haslam, Chris Connelly, Hill Sulphur, Hugo Balek, Ian Twa, John Hanlon, Jordan Hoffart, Kellen Chillibeck, Magnus Hanson, Matt Berger, Nate Lacoste, Nate Roline, Paul Machnau, Richard Sarrazin, Russ Milligan, Ryan Decenzo, Scott Decenzo, Sean Lowe, Spencer Hamilton, Stacy Gabriel, Paul Trepand many more. It will be available for free across Canada come Christmas so make sure you grab yourself a copy at your local skate shop. Also, if you live in a major city be on the look out for a premiere heading your way early December.”

  • Written by: Bob Kronbauer |
  • Category: Film,Skateboarding,Video |
  • Comments: 2

CHRIS BONE PHOTOGRAPHY

August 31, 2009

My friend, local photographer Chris Bone, who you might know as the manager of Livestock, just created a web site showcasing some of his photography work. Stoked on Chris’s work, especially his nature stuff!

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  • Written by: Bob Kronbauer |
  • Category: Photography |
  • Comments: 1

Expo 86 Passport

August 31, 2009

Did anyone else collect stamps in the Expo 86 passport? Looks like I nerded out a good amount.

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Sometimes I just got the stamp and didn’t even wait to see the exhibit. Ramses II for sure.
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  • Written by: Randy Laybourne / Lookforwardtothepast |
  • Category: Design,Expo 86,Vancouver Book Club |
  • Comments: 2
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