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Posted on March 12th, 2010
The great thing about the blogosphere is the sheer variety of posts that these bloggers can write. No matter what your area of interest, someone is writing about it. Here are some of the best from the past week.
Dumb Little Man starts us off with some amazing life lessons from one Albert Einstein. There is so much more to this great mind than the theory of relativity. For instance, he reminds us of the importance of kissing a pretty girl with the full and undivided attention. Oh, what a romantic.
Hummingbird 604, better known as Raul Pacheco in most circles, loves trying out new and interesting places to eat all around town. In one of his most recent journeys, Raul made his way to The Foundation Lounge on Main Street. The service was prompt and the “BLT-ish” sandwich is a really good deal at just seven bucks, including a side salad.
Starving College Girl Lesley Chang has figured out that one way to avoid starvation is to get a job. She can’t apply for them all, so she has started a new Twitter account dedicated to finding some of the best jobs in Vancouver related to marketing, communications, public relations, writing, and design. Follow @bestjobsinvan on Twitter.
The Urban Muse Susan Johnston takes a moment to consider a very important question: how do you de-stress? It’s important to chase your dreams and achieve your goals, but you also need to take some “me” time to unwind. What do you do to relax? Do you read a book? Play video games? Go for a walk?
Tiny Bites foodie Karen Hamilton made her way down to Downtown Vancouver to try Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. This is a Japanese franchise that recently opened up on Robson Street, competing directly against the likes of Motomachi, Kintaro, and Benkei. All in all, Karen sounds quite pleased with the bowl of noodles she received.
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Posted on March 5th, 2010
We’ve reached the end of another work week, so it’s time to take another tour of the blogosphere. Here are some great blog posts to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Ho Yummy takes us on a little culinary adventure. Vancouver is known for having some of the best food on the planet, but you don’t have to go to a fancy restaurant to enjoy it. Something as simple as a viet sub can be incredibly satisfying without breaking the bank. Positively delicious!
Clint Osterholz of All Freelance Writing comes forward with quite the amusing piece on his experience as an entrepreneur. Can you identify with some of these freelance clients he hates? Have you had the talker, the first-timer, the dinosaur, or the mom?
Tyler Cruz makes his living online, so he’s always on the lookout for new money-making opportunities. In one of his most recent posts, he provides an in-depth review of InfoLinks including a full case study. How do you feel about in-text advertising? Has it been successful for your sites?
Scott Young, you could say, is at a crossroads in his life. Seeing how he is able to further his career from just about anywhere on the planet, he is faced with quite the decision. Should he wander the world or build up a home base? There are certainly pros and cons to both approaches, so I think it ultimately comes down to a personal decision specific to the individual.
Justine Ezarik is known for making some funny videos on the Internet and this week is no exception. She takes her skills to spoofing Taylor Swift’s Fairy Tale, writing and performing a song about how today is a “total fail.” She has a “behind the scenes” video to accompany her music video too!
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Posted on February 26th, 2010
Another week has come and gone, so it’s time once again to take a tour of the blogosphere. We’ve collected some different posts from around the Internet, offering a little something for everyone. Have a great weekend!
Sharon Hurley Hall is well respected as a professional writer, but have you ever considered a similar career for yourself? Sharon takes a look at James Chartrand’s recent book, giving great advice for web content writing. Make sure you talk persuasively, using correct spelling and grammar. You can do it!
Bob Buskirk has been living in the same town his whole life and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Take a moment to consider the things he loves about Pittsburgh. They’ve got the Penguins and Steelers, for starters, but the low cost of living is certainly attractive too.
Consumerism Commentary reminds us that you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy yourself on vacation. Instead, it’s a much better idea to eat like the locals and avoid the tourist traps. This way, you get a truer feel of your destination and you save plenty of money along the way too.
Joseph Planta returns from his brief hiatus, returning to his popular interview program to talk with Sean Cranbury. Ironically, Sean was the one holding down the fort in Joseph’s absence during the winter holidays. In this segment, they chat about the Real Vancouver Writers Series and Eyes of Vancouver, among other subjects.
Neil Patel says that he would never live in a rich neighborhood for a myriad of different reasons. So, where does he call home? As it turns out, the Internet entrepreneur lives in a high-end hotel, fully comforted with room service, fitness room, and other fantastic amenities. He says he likes it for the convenience. Not too shabby!
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Posted on February 19th, 2010
In case you haven’t noticed, the 2010 Winter Olympics are going on in Vancouver and Whistler. There’s a lot going on in the city above and beyond the athletic events, so it’s good to see that the blogosphere has been covering these interesting stories too. Here are a few that caught my eye.
Ed Lau went downtown looking to take some pictures and attend a few parties, but he somehow found himself in the middle of an anti-war protest instead. Many people are using the Olympics as a platform to voice their opinions and the anti-war demographic is no exception.
Rebecca Bollwitt had the opportunity to speak with some people at CBC about how they are covering the Games. For years, CBC was the official broadcaster of the Olympics, but that switched to CTV for 2010. CBC is still providing coverage, but they’ve certainly shifted their vantage point.
John Chow discovered social media and social networking at its finest. Organized on Facebook was a massive dancing flash mob on Robson Street. Can you tell that Downtown Vancouver has become one gigantic party?
Schema Mag recognizes that the Olympics are inherently international, but there are still legacy prejudices in place. It’s great to see these boundaries being broken with the first black couple in figure skating, representing Team France. It’s amazing that it has taken this long, don’t you think?
Jake Tobin Garrett responds to complaints coming from some downtown Vancouver residents. They’re upset about the loud parties near their condos, saying that they can’t sleep when people are still hooting and hollering at 3am. What Jake says is that these people have to realize that downtown is not a (primarily) residential neighborhood.
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Posted on February 12th, 2010
After many years of debate, planning, and construction, the day is finally upon us. The 2010 Winter Olympic Games kick off today in Vancouver and Whistler, so be sure to watch the Opening Ceremonies this evening from BC Place Stadium. With that in mind, let’s dedicate today’s speedlink to the Olympic spirit.
Earlier this week, Ed Lau packed up his camera gear and chased the Olympic flame around Richmond. He wasn’t satisfied with seeing it just once, so he followed the torch bearers as they navigated their way around the Vancouver suburb. Some great shots there, Ed!
Heading to downtown Vancouver, John Biehler went on quite the adventure. He had the opportunity to ride the zipline over Robson Street and he shot a video of the experience too! If you’re in the area, you can ride the zipline for free today!
Heading closer to the water, Gus Digital gives us a brief explanation of the Vectoral Elevation, which is a part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad. Not only can you see this piece of spotlight artwork online in real time, you can actually submit your own designs and have the lights point the way you want too.
Shifting gears away from the Olympics, Damien Riley takes us for a trip through his time machine. In his post, he considers what his life (and the world) will be like in 2012, 2022, 2032, and 2042. Where will you be thirty years from now?
Do you work from home? Lexi Rodrigo has a great post up on Freelance Folder discussing five bad work-at-home habits that you will want to avoid. Do you work in your pajamas? Are you skipping your vacation time? If so, you may want to change things up!
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Posted on February 5th, 2010
How did your work week go? Do you have any exciting plans for the weekend? In the meantime, let’s have a look at what the blogosphere had to offer us this week.
The Urban Muse makes her living through writing, but she wonders if writers should date other writers? They say that birds of a feather flock together, but it’s also true that opposites attract and variety is the spice of life. Do you date within your own industry?
Neil Patel has managed to find a great deal of success from a young age and this is partly because he knows how to listen. Check out his expansive list of business advice in three words. It’s amazing how much insight you can gain with just three short words.
Ed Lau is no stranger to the variety of food available in the Vancouver area, but he has only recently discovered the authentic Mexican cuisine in the city. He made a recent visit to Dona Cata on Victoria Drive and set his mouth on fire with the seemingly docile-looking green salsa. Smart.
Beyond Robson takes a moment to consider alternative forms of transportation. There is already a dedicated bike line on the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver and now they are proposing one on the Dunsmuir Viaduct too. Will this help with congestion? They say that it won’t take away any driving lanes for cars.
Tyler Ingram is a budding photographer with an ever-expanding portfolio. In one of his more recent collections, we get some terrific shots of urban wildlife, an affectionate aquatic companion, and some snowboarders catching some crazy air. Bring on the Olympics!
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