2010

We got off the train at the same station this afternoon – the father, the son, and I.  The son mentioned the Olympic Flame to me and, as we crossed the Concourse, was excited to share their day.  His Dad had an appointment in the morning and they had gone together.  Once the ‘have to’s’ were...
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by Marilyn Anderson, Duet-Media.tel Figure this: you dream and you train and you prepare and you compete….it takes over your thoughts, your life and every waking impulse. Your family supports you, your friends cheer you on, your country applauds you, and when that magic time comes…..well, sorry girls….you may have ‘qualified’, but you still...
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Okay, it’s not really a dime, but it’s a catchy title. Tickets to opening games can cost over a thousand dollars each and tickets to popular events such as hockey cost just as much. What economic slump? As I was commenting on the cost of Olympic tickets, a friend of mine told me...
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The two streetcars are on loan from Belgium Transport Company spotlight Bombardier technology. The track runs from Granville Island to Cambie Station. Trips are free and run 18 hours a day. Using the existing Downtown Historic Railway, these 100% low-floor modern streetcars will operate on the 1.8-km of upgraded rail infrastructure. The upgrade is the...
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I spent some time on Granville Street this morning, admiring the new (and unusual) art installations on the Pedestrian Mall.  There was plenty of room to walk and to observe, and several people were taking advantage of the chance to take photos….before the street was filled with Olympic guests.  I saw a volunteer in...
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What a great ride!  I just shared the front car of the Canada Line with six of Coke’s representatives.  Splendid in their Santa-red jackets – that wonderful clear red that just happens to be my favourite colour – they were wonderful spokespeople for their company and its culture.  Indeed, it made me reflect that...
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Well, it’s finally here!  After all the rhetoric, arguments, ups and downs, hypes and lows…..it’s here! We are going live in Vancouver, in February 2010, and the world is truly arriving on our doorsteps.. How do I know this for sure?  Well, I have this from the very best of sources.  You see, I talk...
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Three coffee chains provide free wireless in Vancouver. Blenz and Waves chains provide hassle-free wireless to customers. Starbucks also provides 2 hours of free wireless but you need to sign up for an account. I’ve been successful only twice using the free Starbucks service. I’ve created a Google map to locate Blenz and...
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On the 10th of February, the torch relay will arrive in the lower mainland. Take a look at the interactive map to find out when the torch will arrive in your community. On the 12th the torch will pass by my apartment. I’ll be there to cheer the torch bearer on. How about you?
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Just a few of the promotional videos created to attract visitors to Vancouver in February 2010. Who could resist?
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