1 Minute on the Gorge
Bernard von Schulmann's Victoria Vision on Wed 30 May 2012 at 11:06 AM
This is from about 6:30 this morning
DIET TRIGGERS
koolmornings on Wed 30 May 2012 at 9:46 AM
The average person spends 14 years of their life on a diet, what's your #1 diet trigger? Mine is the Island Farms Vanilla plus Chocolate Treasure ice cream. Because it's so good I end up halfway t
MERGE #3: Everything Must Go by MCM
1889.ca on Wed 30 May 2012 at 9:39 AM
Hey there good sir! Can I interest you in some werewolf kidneys? I'll throw in some eyeballs if you buy two jars! Transhumanism isn't just about monsters and hunters, politics and genocide, or even the
Supreme Court rules on Chapter 11 bankruptcy procedures
AdviceScene on Wed 30 May 2012 at 9:17 AM
The Jurist The US Supreme Court [official website] ruled unanimously [opinion, PDF] Tuesday in RadLAX Gateway Hotel, LLC v. Amalgamated Bank [SCOTUSblog backgrounder] that debtors are not entitled to a
Back-to-work bill for rail workers clears Commons
AdviceScene on Wed 30 May 2012 at 9:16 AM
CBC News The Harper government has pushed back-to-work legislation through the House of Commons to end a week-long strike by Canadian Pacific Railway workers. The Tories used their majority to limit de
"WANT A RIDE? CHECK THE DRESS CODE”
koolmornings on Wed 30 May 2012 at 8:49 AM
BC Premier Christy Clark may have turned down Richard Branson's offer for naked kitesurfing, but we say "Surf's up!” http://bit.ly/KIiVaA
on to ottawa trekkers - walking from victoria to ottawa - day 26 report
a room of my own on Wed 30 May 2012 at 8:25 AM
Theme Park
Victoria Daily Photo on Wed 30 May 2012 at 7:52 AM
I have mentioned before that sometimes it seems to me that living in Victoria is like living in a big theme park. Not surprisingly, given the watery nature of the city, the main theme is nautical. Here
Every Generation Needs A Revolution
Life as a Human on Wed 30 May 2012 at 6:30 AM
I believe the feminist revolution of the 60s and 70s has done little to improve the plight of women world-wide. In western countries, women can now get an education (if we can afford it), we can "offic
Minute to Freedom #33: Spacing Out
Life as a Human on Wed 30 May 2012 at 6:00 AM
Today let's talk about spacing out. Have you ever had something pretty traumatic happen, like a family crisis, and you found yourself just spacing out?Minute to Freedom #33: Spacing Out is a post from:
Left 2 Die Creates Ambivalence: First Trailer and Poster
28 Days Later Analysis on Wed 30 May 2012 at 4:00 AM
It is amazing how a graphic can really sell a film. The movie poster for David Palmieri's Left 2 Die is dark and mysterious. Dark eyes threaten from the gloom. Yet, a trailer can also leave horror fans
The Inauspicious Tale of Adolphus Finnegan
FiftyWordStories on Wed 30 May 2012 at 3:00 AM
Mister Adolphus Finnegan was a pleasant chap, if a little seclusive. His daily forest-path meanderings were routed so as to minimize chance meetings with other meanderers. He called these his "refreshi
TGWP Diablo 3
LoadingReadyRun on Wed 30 May 2012 at 12:00 AM
The crew talks recent (and not so recent) gaming, including Diablo 3.
GPLP - Cursed Crusade PT4
LoadingReadyRun on Wed 30 May 2012 at 12:00 AM
We discover that you can kick enemies into wells, and now that's all Denz does forver.
Gluten-free Pie Crust
Real Food Made Easy on Tue 29 May 2012 at 11:22 PM
I developed this gluten-free pie crust a while back after I had a client who requested pie after many years of deprivation. My standby gluten-free crust recipe contained brown rice flour, BUT she was
1 minute on Tillicum
Bernard von Schulmann's Victoria Vision on Tue 29 May 2012 at 9:38 PM
This afternoon I recorded one minute on Tillicum
Ropes
cafejabbaccino on Tue 29 May 2012 at 9:38 PM
Tonight we had to move everything away from windows they are replacing. Brad no longer has a nightstand, I have about 8" between the bed and the wall and random furniture is now piled up in the living
2 free tickets for LIVING BUILDING SYMPOSIUM for May 31th.
Transition Victoria on Tue 29 May 2012 at 9:01 PM
Transition Victoria has kindly been offered 2 free tickets for the LIVING BUILDING SYMPOSIUM
for thursday May 31th. Click here for more details about this event.
Please contact transitionvictoria@
Taco Option
muddylaces.ca on Tue 29 May 2012 at 8:51 PM
Mmmm, tacos! The other night I made some tacos that were awesome. The kids loved them too. Simple, easy to make, and easy to clean up. Excellent dinner option.
Canada Summer Jobs: Organic Agriculture Intern
Transition Victoria on Tue 29 May 2012 at 8:17 PM
EcoReality Co-op is seeking a student for a summer organic agriculture internship, under the Canada Summer Jobs program from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
Eligible candidates must:
http://mercuriogallery.blogspot.com/2012/05/still-hotstill-on.html
Mercurio Gallery on Tue 29 May 2012 at 7:43 PM
click the pic to see sale-priced items.
Blue Bridge Theatre 2012 season - an interview with Brian Richmond
Janis La Couvée on Tue 29 May 2012 at 7:23 PM
When I sat down recently with Brian Richmond, Producing Artistic Director of Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, I wanted to know what he was most excited about for the upcoming fourth season. Since its inc
Colonialism & Indigenous Rights in Canada & Palestine
a room of my own on Tue 29 May 2012 at 6:01 PM
Lorraine Douglas, Kathy Guthrie and Susan Underwood opening reception of "Imperfe
exhibit-v on Tue 29 May 2012 at 5:57 PM
" Variations " group show at Coast Collective Gallery
exhibit-v on Tue 29 May 2012 at 5:46 PM
Desiree BondVariations in media, style and subject matter all come together in this exciting and eclectic show, with works by ten very gifted artists. Mark Heine, Keith Hiscock, Ken
VictoriaTechjob: Software Developer, Loud Technologies Canada #careers #jobs #hir
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The Problem with Productivity
MentalPolyphonics on Tue 29 May 2012 at 4:56 PM
In economics, productivity is how much output you get for how much effort you put in. An increase in productivity means that the amount of labour we need to do and natural resources we need to use for
The Doctor is in
Jody Paterson on Tue 29 May 2012 at 4:49 PM
Un dia grande para mi. I'm feeling overwhelmed - in the best of ways - to have this fine honour bestowed upon me by the University of Victoria. And isn't Facebook just the perfect medium at a time lik
Transient Orcas encountered in the morning! May 25th, 2012
Five Star Whale Watching on Tue 29 May 2012 at 3:32 PM
We headed out this morning hoping to find some Orcas for our excited guests and we did not disappoint. Within the 1st hour of our tour we heard about some Transient Orcas being spotted not far from Vic
Golf for Families!
Highland Pacific Blog on Tue 29 May 2012 at 3:13 PM
2012 marks the beginning of our attempt to make Highland Pacific a place for affordable family recreation, and we have some new things to share with you! The biggest of these changes is the addition of
Letter of Support for the Board of Education Cowichan School District 79
Lined Paper on Tue 29 May 2012 at 2:16 PM
Note: School District 61 Greater Victoria's 2012-2013 budget projection shows a continuing structural deficit. Page 4 of the Public Budget Presentation is a graphic representation of that situation. ~D
VictoriaTechjob: Software Developer, Latitude Geographics Group Ltd #careers #job
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Psst.......
Mercurio Gallery on Tue 29 May 2012 at 2:00 PM
....hey there! Looking for an excellent deal?How about Walter Dexter and Miles Lowry at half price!Our Still Hot sale is Still On......this Wed, Thurs, Friday Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 12-4
Beyond Limits
Marcie Gray on Tue 29 May 2012 at 1:37 PM
I took this movie out from the library last week and watched it on Sunday. It was extremely informative even though the storyline concentrated more on the lead characters community involvement than on
Newfoundland Developing Aboriginal Consultation Policy
Policy Monitor Canada on Tue 29 May 2012 at 1:31 PM
Policy Monitor Canada - Policy on Aboriginal Consultation to be Formalized The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is developing an updated Aboriginal Consultation Policy to guide and facilitate th
Hoover Dam
alternate tales from the west coast cafe on Tue 29 May 2012 at 1:20 PM
During our Vegas stay my wife and I took one a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. On the forty-minute ride out we passed over the impressive Hoover Dam.Here's a little bit of interesting trivia... th
Done there.....
Mercurio Gallery on Tue 29 May 2012 at 1:15 PM
....but just begun here!After a wonderful showing at Havenwood on the Lagoon we're looking forward to having Faulks back at Mercurio headquarters. We'll be holding over the "New Works" show here til Mi
Kim Stanley Robinson, Forty Signs of Rain
boughtbooks on Tue 29 May 2012 at 1:09 PM
It's my own fault for not keeping track of my book purchases, but I'm stuck this week waiting for Bolen Books to come through with the middle volume in Kim Stanley Robinson's climate-change fiction tri
Local Colour - an art exhibition with Deryk Houston and Elizabeth Wellburn
Elizabeth Tweets on Tue 29 May 2012 at 1:08 PM
"Local Colour” is the name of the exhibition that Deryk and I will have for the month of August in the fabulous Sooke Harbour House. Deryk will show several of his acrylic paintings (including this o
Vintage Hats
empressjadevintage on Tue 29 May 2012 at 1:07 PM
I love hats! Nothing can take an ordinary outfit and turn it into the extraordinary as easily as a hat. Check out this newly listed vintage women's hats at Empress Jade Vintage: Steel blue wool fel
Chewing to the Stubs with Nailbiter: A Movie Review
28 Days Later Analysis on Tue 29 May 2012 at 12:08 PM
*full disclosure: a screener of this film was provided by director Patrick Rea.
Director: Patrick Rea.
Writers: Patrick Rea, and Kendal Sinn.
Cast: Joicie Appell, Emily Boresow and Jason Coffm
We are taking part in the UrbaCity Challenge June 10th courtesy of Jack FM
Bernard von Schulmann's Victoria Vision on Tue 29 May 2012 at 11:46 AM
Courtesy of a draw at Jack FM, I won entries for Sheila and myself in the 2012 UrbaCtiy Challenge. This is totally cool. It is not the Amazing Race, but for a one day challenge, it will suffice.
EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK - bjhon ii sink by angelo mangiarotti
Meade Design Group on Tue 29 May 2012 at 11:01 AM
PRODUCT Bjhon II Sink MANUFACTURER Agape DESIGNER Angelo Mangiarotti MATERIAL Cristalplant Marble or Pietra DESCRIPTION The Bjohn II sink retrieves an original id
Once Upon a Prairie Evening (sometimes known as Prairie Evening)
artist Linny D. Vine on Tue 29 May 2012 at 10:46 AM
And because we're in Linnyland, where anything is possible,"O" is for "Once Upon a Prairie Evening" (otherwise known as "Prairie Evening".)(And, "P" could be for pretend or it could be for prairie even
You owe it to me.
Hitgirl's Blog on Tue 29 May 2012 at 10:44 AM
G'morning dear readers. Long time - no blog. I'm back with a tale from my daily adventures: It was a long long time ago, (April 30th to be exact) and I had just left my accountant's office with a
Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Nikolas Barry-Shaw, Alexandra Morton, Janine Bandc
Winds of Change on Tue 29 May 2012 at 10:42 AM
Nikolas Barry-Shaw is a Montreal-based independent researcher affiliated with the Canada-Haiti Action Network, who has spent more than three and a half years digging into the actions of Canadian NGO's
Twitter Updates for 2012-05-29
Bill Next Best Blog on Tue 29 May 2012 at 9:00 AM
Cool Garage Sale! "Viking Air to host surplus inventory auction | Canadian Aviation News" http://t.co/elhtX5MM #flying #vikingair # Hey a good news #tanker story for @dmvanderhoof too bad it isn't a KC
RCMP commissioner pledges to rid force of 'bad apples'
AdviceScene on Tue 29 May 2012 at 8:55 AM
CBC News The RCMP's disciplinary process is so bureaucratic and out of date that "bad apples” end up staying on the force long after they should be thrown out, RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson said in a
Top US law firm files for bankruptcy
AdviceScene on Tue 29 May 2012 at 8:53 AM
BBC News Dewey & LeBoeuf is set to become the biggest law firm to collapse in the US. The firm filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late on Monday and said it plans to liquidate its business afte
VictoriaTechjob: Computer Store Consultant, University of Victoria (UVIC) #career
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Moka House at Admiral''s Walk
Good Food on Tue 29 May 2012 at 8:41 AM
A couple mornings a week I work at a clinic in Admiral's Walk (Achieve Health, Monday and Wednesday 8-noon) and periodically (once every 2-3 weeks) I go into the Moka House for a coffee/latte and somet
You can only stifle your artistic creativity for so long; it needs to be expresse
Circles within Circles on Tue 29 May 2012 at 7:54 AM
Kelli writes: I am having a very difficult time trying to find a way to make a change in my life. I know I am stuck as it is an overwhelming feeling of sadness. I am not sure if the more »
Swiftsure 2012 International Yacht Race
Victoria Daily Photo on Tue 29 May 2012 at 7:26 AM
When it's spring and the Legislative Assembly Buildings are almost obscured behind a forest of masts it's a sure sign that the Annual Swiftsure International Yacht Race is about to begin. Yachts planni
Events in Victoria
30 May 2012
Elmore's Bar and Grill at Hermann's Jazz Club
31 May 2012
Esquimalt Jazz Band at Hermann's Jazz Club
7:30 PM
Sketches from the Diary of an Artist at Belfry Theatre