Ultra Modern Condo For Sale Downtown Victoria
I have a one bedroom condo for sale downtown Victoria priced at $239,999 $220,000. They say location is important in choosing real estate, this location is p...
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Victoria
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
Biospace, and the DIYBIO movement
Derek Jacoby and I made a TEDGlobal video, if only for a picture (3:49 in the video). This video is from the TED talk by Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace fame tal...
I’m speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C.
I look forward to speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C. I'll be speaking on Ideas Meetings, what they are, where they started, where the...
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
Feeling blue, at the end of an era…
After ~87 years, the Johnson street bridge in Victoria, also known as the blue bridge, is being dismantled. You can read the details on the city of Victoria ...
Sunsets in Victoria
We have some amazing sunsets, tonight was one of the best this year!
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
It’s snowing!
It's fairly rare that it snows in Victoria, perhaps a bi-annual event. Right now it's really coming down here downtown, and it started last night. Around...
Victoria co-working space
Over the years, we've seen several co-working spaces come and go. We've not seen a model yet that we thought would survive, even from the beginning. Over 2 y...
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
Parking Day - Victoria
Last September I caught wind that there was going to a Parking day in Victoria, BC; so I applied for a parking spot and my application was accepted. As you m...
The sharing of ideas
While ideas meetings started in Victoria over three years ago, and IdeaWave 2 years ago, there are now a bunch of other community based idea sharing groups i...
A sneak peak into Victoria’s secrets
This post will only be useful if you're in Victoria, and on Facebook, but I have created a Facebook group called "Victoria's secrets". Not related to the lin...
I’m looking for a place to rent in downtown Victoria, any suggestions?
What I'm looking for: Downtown Victoria (or walkable in under 10 minutes) Nice (ok, this is subjective I guess) My desk is 5 feet square, so I need a ro...
Announcing the Victoria Pop Choir
Nils Skalin is launching a Victoria Pop Choir. He says anyone can join, no matter what level of experience you have. He's created a Facebook group for those ...
Victoria Deals
Boxing day might be over, but everyone likes a deal. Earlier this year the creation of Groupon got a lot of hype. And when I say a lot here, I mean a huge v...
community
An inspiring talk for hackers with depression by Mitch Altman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch-_G3KdAU
Project - Help someone out
This post is about my latest project idea - Help someone out. Version 0.2 - Oct 24th 10:08am EST. Check back regularly, as I'll be updating this post based o...
Black Tie Dinner III
Exactly one year since the last one, it's time for Black Tie Dinner III! If you've never heard about black tie dinner, click here. This time we're taking ove...
Profile: Mitch Altman, hacker.
I had the opportunity to meet Mitch Altman in Tokyo a few years ago, at the Tokyo hackerspace. Mitch is a rare breed; he's got world class level of smart...
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
The tender conscious of the herd
One of my younger brothers started a blog and I found a quote that really resonated with me, "[It] really wasn't a necessity. It was more of an atte...
Your social network
As people are justifiably upset with the privacy issues around Facebook, and several friends have left that network altogether recently, I've been wondering ...
Social Innovation in British Columbia
I'm fortunate to have been chosen as one of the top 500 social innovators in British Columbia, and have been invited to participate in the discussion around ...
The Pathway Project
As I've been on both sides of the interview desk, I had the opportunity today to work with Jen and Randy last week who are doing amazing work at The Pathway...
The sharing of ideas
While ideas meetings started in Victoria over three years ago, and IdeaWave 2 years ago, there are now a bunch of other community based idea sharing groups i...
Ready to challenge yourself?
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...
A sneak peak into Victoria’s secrets
This post will only be useful if you're in Victoria, and on Facebook, but I have created a Facebook group called "Victoria's secrets". Not related to the lin...
British Columbia
You lose your rights under the Mental Health Act
I just read this article in Focus magazine [PDF] which is the source of what nightmares are made of. Apparently in Canada, you lose your rights if being arre...
Is your political party research for sale?
With a looming provincial election in British Columbia this May, I decided it's time to do some research. For those that follow my privacy and security blog,...
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
Artifact or artifiction
Do you think you can tell the different between the real story about an artifact and a fake one? Would you like to enjoy some cocktails and food in the proce...
B.C. Private liquor stores
Ever wonder where you can find a B.C. private liquor store near you? Wonder no more! If you're the owner of one of these liquor stores, and would like your ...
A sneak peak into Victoria’s secrets
This post will only be useful if you're in Victoria, and on Facebook, but I have created a Facebook group called "Victoria's secrets". Not related to the lin...
OpenTransitDB is now live
Last week-end I was a part of the OpenDataBC hackathon. This is where a group of people interested in using open data (data that was previously confidential,...
#yyj
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
Victoria co-working space
Over the years, we've seen several co-working spaces come and go. We've not seen a model yet that we thought would survive, even from the beginning. Over 2 y...
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
Ready to make your first interactive art display?
No matter what your background, this is your chance to learn the art side and the technical side of creating an interactive media exhibit! MediaNet is offeri...
A sneak peak into Victoria’s secrets
This post will only be useful if you're in Victoria, and on Facebook, but I have created a Facebook group called "Victoria's secrets". Not related to the lin...
Announcing the Victoria Pop Choir
Nils Skalin is launching a Victoria Pop Choir. He says anyone can join, no matter what level of experience you have. He's created a Facebook group for those ...
Victoria Deals
Boxing day might be over, but everyone likes a deal. Earlier this year the creation of Groupon got a lot of hype. And when I say a lot here, I mean a huge v...
learning
Do Work Get Equity
Working just for money doesn’t retain workers, and working just for money isn’t satisfying.
Free education online
I posted a couple days ago, a list of free university course aggregators. I've had several people contact me with individual sites (such as MIT Open CourseWa...
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
New years resolution? Get some new wallpaper!
About 7 years ago I got my Canadian amateur radio certificate, and discovered the world of ham radio awards and contests. In Canada, there are over 50 award...
BC
You lose your rights under the Mental Health Act
I just read this article in Focus magazine [PDF] which is the source of what nightmares are made of. Apparently in Canada, you lose your rights if being arre...
Sunsets in Victoria
We have some amazing sunsets, tonight was one of the best this year!
Canada’s polygamy laws ruling released today
Today, Canada's polygamy laws were upheld by the Supreme court. I wonder how many guys are reading this today and are like,"My wives are gunna be upset about...
Parking Day - Victoria
Last September I caught wind that there was going to a Parking day in Victoria, BC; so I applied for a parking spot and my application was accepted. As you m...
A sneak peak into Victoria’s secrets
This post will only be useful if you're in Victoria, and on Facebook, but I have created a Facebook group called "Victoria's secrets". Not related to the lin...
Canada
Electoral Reform
Dear Elections BC; As we're about to head into another voting period in British Columbia, I wonder how long it will be until we see electoral reform. Since I...
Victoria, in the middle of the winter
We don't really do snow here, they still talk about the snow in '96, where they apparently got over an inch of it. It's the middle of the winter here in Vict...
What good is your roll of change?
Not much, according to London Drugs. I had the misunderstanding that change had to be accepted, up to certain maximums that it's not excessive. In Canada thi...
Get out and vote!
I just completed a short rant to a few friends on Facebook who were claiming inaction to voting is an action, or they were pleading ignorance to even knowing...
The government of Canada is now hiring: Prime Minister.
The Canadian government has just fallen, which means we're headed into another election. This in theory is a great thing in a democracy, but sadly the reacti...
hack
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
Ready to make your first interactive art display?
No matter what your background, this is your chance to learn the art side and the technical side of creating an interactive media exhibit! MediaNet is offeri...
Microscope mod for your smartphone
With a $5 microscope and illuminator from Amazon.com, you can attach it to the case of your smartphone and take microscopic pictures! https://www.youtube.com...
free
Free education online
I posted a couple days ago, a list of free university course aggregators. I've had several people contact me with individual sites (such as MIT Open CourseWa...
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
Wallpaper - The Head
If you're looking for a free, open source solution for creating or editing images, check out the GNU Image Manipulation program, or the GIMP. While I've been...
NorthWest Ale launch today!
At 4p.m. today Spinnakers brewpub will launch their new NorthWest Ale! From their Facebook event: Free samples of NWA Live music Complimentary food pairings...
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
fun
Black Tie Dinner III
Exactly one year since the last one, it's time for Black Tie Dinner III! If you've never heard about black tie dinner, click here. This time we're taking ove...
Hidden gems in Victoria
Couchsurfing has a list of the top 50 "Best of Victoria" list. I also have a Facebook group called Victoria's Secrets to discuss these hidden gems. Are there...
Truth or Dare?
I asked "Truth or Dare?" on Facebook and Twitter yesterday. I've received over 50 comments between the two, so it seems like people want to play. I see there...
Black Tie Dinner II
On Tuesday, November 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, don’t miss the much anticipated Black Tie Dinner II! This is a fun event where we’ll take over the new Burger King...
Black Tie Dinner
On September 6th, 2011 at 7p.m. don't miss our first ever Black Tie Dinner! This is a fun event where we'll take over the McDonald's at 980 Pandora avenue we...
bitcoin
Assessing Your Level As A Bitcoin Enthusiast
In order to determine where you stand as a Bitcoin enthusiast, I have devised a self-assessment tool. You are welcome to share your level after reading or le...
2022 Bitcoin And Nft Updates
It’s been over a year since my last article, so I figure it’s time for an update. This post is an intended provide a professional update for those interested.
How to acquire Bitcoin/cryptocurrencies, and understand KYC and AML
Two things that we all should know are Know Your Customer (KYC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Let's start with KYC. This is the term government regulators us...
Another chance to consider Bitcoin
As we have economic uncertainty in several countries around the world, you have to think where the world's elite are looking to put their money, and there's ...
Big day for bitcoins!
If you've never heard of bitcoins, they are a decentralized digital currency based on an open-source, peer-to-peer internet protocol. It was introduced by a ...
beer
Government liquor stores (LDB) in British Columbia
This map of government liquor stores in British Columbia was originally posted to victoria.intoxicant.ca on May 18, 2012. After publishing a list of wineries...
Libation calendar
I've started a Victoria libation calendar. If you're aware of events around beverages that are fermented ot distilled in Victoria, contact me for edit access...
NorthWest Ale launch today!
At 4p.m. today Spinnakers brewpub will launch their new NorthWest Ale! From their Facebook event: Free samples of NWA Live music Complimentary food pairings...
Homebrew Korea: ‘Brew Your Best’ Fest
If you're in Seoul, Korea this week-end, stop by the Homebrew Korea's Brew Your Best Fest! For only 25,000won it's an all you can eat and drink event! I've b...
@vicpdcanada
You lose your rights under the Mental Health Act
I just read this article in Focus magazine [PDF] which is the source of what nightmares are made of. Apparently in Canada, you lose your rights if being arre...
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gunna do…
For as long as I can remember, I've been a radio scanner enthusiast. Although when I moved to Victoria, I knew they had adopted CREST which uses talk groups,...
Things get cloudy for #occupyvictoria
I'm not sure what changed, my understanding of the #occupyvictoria movement in centennial square (beside city hall) is that the protestors would be left alon...
Isn’t blaming the weapon a little premature?
I just read the Victoria Police Department's press release regarding the attempted murder of Cst. Lane Douglas-Hunt yesterday. It makes me angry, frustrated,...
politics
Is your political party research for sale?
With a looming provincial election in British Columbia this May, I decided it's time to do some research. For those that follow my privacy and security blog,...
Get out and vote!
I just completed a short rant to a few friends on Facebook who were claiming inaction to voting is an action, or they were pleading ignorance to even knowing...
The government of Canada is now hiring: Prime Minister.
The Canadian government has just fallen, which means we're headed into another election. This in theory is a great thing in a democracy, but sadly the reacti...
The corruption pyramid in Egypt
The vast majority of the internet was shut off in Egypt yesterday. (graph). Wikileaks has responded with a bunch of Egypt related cables. A cablesearch.org s...
privacy
2022 Bitcoin And Nft Updates
It’s been over a year since my last article, so I figure it’s time for an update. This post is an intended provide a professional update for those interested.
Dark Information Sharing
Here are a few links I mentioned regarding the Dark side of Information Sharing last night at Nik Badminton's sold out Dark Futures conference. These are pub...
Is your political party research for sale?
With a looming provincial election in British Columbia this May, I decided it's time to do some research. For those that follow my privacy and security blog,...
Replacing Google with DuckDuckGo
I wrote an article on PrivaSecTech last week about how Google is now filtering things the American movie and music industry want it to filter, and decided it...
science
Centre of the Universe is quietly being closed?
It is being alleged on social media that the Astronomy interpretive centre known in Victoria at the Centre of the Universe is being closed at the centre of t...
Banning religious fundamentalists from health care
There seems to be a growing group of religious fundamentalists who insist that prayer is the ultimate path to healing. I find this a mind boggling belief sys...
Put a man in space? pfffht!
My friend Nick Farr and team have recently started Copenhagen Suborbitals which plan on launching a human into space. I'm lucky to know a lot of really talen...
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
ideas
idea A dating app like tinder but instead…
idea: A dating app like tinder, but instead of a recent selfie, it's a pile of the books you've read in the last 3 months.
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
The sharing of ideas
While ideas meetings started in Victoria over three years ago, and IdeaWave 2 years ago, there are now a bunch of other community based idea sharing groups i...
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
IdeaWave
Innovation month in Victoria
I declare February as Innovation Month. If you've had a really good idea for years you've been sitting on, or just had an epiphany now, there is no better ti...
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
The sharing of ideas
While ideas meetings started in Victoria over three years ago, and IdeaWave 2 years ago, there are now a bunch of other community based idea sharing groups i...
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
entrepreneur
Do Work Get Equity
Working just for money doesn’t retain workers, and working just for money isn’t satisfying.
ASC in Vancouver
UPDATE! As we're still receiving $50 entries from people wanting to be awesomites, we're moving the event to January 28th, 2015. The call for submissions is ...
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
Shared co-working space
A group of us from the Victoria - Ideas meetings have been talking for some time about getting a shared co-working space in Victoria. It is intended for thos...
startup
Adding Comments
In a previous life I would add comments using an open source system, and keep them inclusive and unmoderated, as I’ve always supported free speech. Unfortuna...
Do Work Get Equity
Working just for money doesn’t retain workers, and working just for money isn’t satisfying.
Thinking and succeeding as a Modern Business
I often consult one-on-one with entrepreneurs, but recently I had the opportunity to speak to a room full of leaders in non-profit and social enterprise. Di...
Shared co-working space
A group of us from the Victoria - Ideas meetings have been talking for some time about getting a shared co-working space in Victoria. It is intended for thos...
giving
What are you doing to support your community and those in need?
I think all of life is competing against your past self, and I don't recommend ever comparing yourself to someone else, but it's hard not to reflect on one's...
Project - Help someone out
This post is about my latest project idea - Help someone out. Version 0.2 - Oct 24th 10:08am EST. Check back regularly, as I'll be updating this post based o...
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
Vancouver
Met a woman on a bench here in…
Met a woman on a bench here in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. She went from homeless to an SRO recently, as she had a double mastectomy and needed the s...
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
Fruits and vegetables in Vancouver
I was wondering where to buy my fruits and vegetables in Vancouver, and I realize knowing where is cheaper at any given time is a problem that is still not s...
The infamous kissing couple - video footage before the kiss
You've probably seen the image which has went global, of the kissing couple during the post Vancouver Canucks loss a couple weeks ago: I've found a video of...
winter
Victoria, in the middle of the winter
We don't really do snow here, they still talk about the snow in '96, where they apparently got over an inch of it. It's the middle of the winter here in Vict...
Sunsets in Victoria
We have some amazing sunsets, tonight was one of the best this year!
It’s snowing!
It's fairly rare that it snows in Victoria, perhaps a bi-annual event. Right now it's really coming down here downtown, and it started last night. Around...
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
food
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
Do you care if your food is organic or genetically modified?
I'll start by saying that genetic modified food isn't necessarily a bad thing, although it can be. I'll leave that for another post. This post is...
What’s the cheapest North American meal?
After reading that the toast sandwich is officially the UK's cheapest meal, it made me wonder, what is the cheapest meal available in North America? Although...
health
Fruits and vegetables in Vancouver
I was wondering where to buy my fruits and vegetables in Vancouver, and I realize knowing where is cheaper at any given time is a problem that is still not s...
100 pushups
Have you ever wondered what it would take to do 100 pushups? The folks at onehundredpushups.com have developed a 6 week program to help you achieve that goal...
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
Banning religious fundamentalists from health care
There seems to be a growing group of religious fundamentalists who insist that prayer is the ultimate path to healing. I find this a mind boggling belief sys...
nostr
Creative Shirt
You’ve found me and my new creative shirt! We’re likely at SXSW or nostrica.com together!
Open And Decentralized Online Voting
I’ve been thinking about online voting for over a decade, first from doing security audits on them, and realizing how deficient they are in structure and sec...
Generating A Keypair With Nostr
The intention of this article to talk about key pairs and authentication, and how to generate a key pair to use nostr Notes and Other Things Over Relays.
Check Out The Nostr Protocol
I’m really bullish on this new nostr protocol. NOSTR:
frugal
What do you use to shave?
I've been using Gillette Sensor Excel for shaving, but I see I can get 10 disposable razors for cheaper than 5 SE blades. Obviously the cheaper option ha...
Looking for cheap flights?
If you frequently travel, that likely means you also frequently try to find the best flight deals. I often use Matrix, or Hipmunk when looking for cheap flig...
Victoria Deals
Boxing day might be over, but everyone likes a deal. Earlier this year the creation of Groupon got a lot of hype. And when I say a lot here, I mean a huge v...
education
Free education online
I posted a couple days ago, a list of free university course aggregators. I've had several people contact me with individual sites (such as MIT Open CourseWa...
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
New years resolution? Get some new wallpaper!
About 7 years ago I got my Canadian amateur radio certificate, and discovered the world of ham radio awards and contests. In Canada, there are over 50 award...
downtown
Ultra Modern Condo For Sale Downtown Victoria
I have a one bedroom condo for sale downtown Victoria priced at $239,999 $220,000. They say location is important in choosing real estate, this location is p...
Sunsets in Victoria
We have some amazing sunsets, tonight was one of the best this year!
I’m looking for a place to rent in downtown Victoria, any suggestions?
What I'm looking for: Downtown Victoria (or walkable in under 10 minutes) Nice (ok, this is subjective I guess) My desk is 5 feet square, so I need a ro...
open
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
OpenTransitDB is now live
Last week-end I was a part of the OpenDataBC hackathon. This is where a group of people interested in using open data (data that was previously confidential,...
police
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gunna do…
For as long as I can remember, I've been a radio scanner enthusiast. Although when I moved to Victoria, I knew they had adopted CREST which uses talk groups,...
The infamous kissing couple - video footage before the kiss
You've probably seen the image which has went global, of the kissing couple during the post Vancouver Canucks loss a couple weeks ago: I've found a video of...
The corruption pyramid in Egypt
The vast majority of the internet was shut off in Egypt yesterday. (graph). Wikileaks has responded with a bunch of Egypt related cables. A cablesearch.org s...
tech
Put a man in space? pfffht!
My friend Nick Farr and team have recently started Copenhagen Suborbitals which plan on launching a human into space. I'm lucky to know a lot of really talen...
Microscope mod for your smartphone
With a $5 microscope and illuminator from Amazon.com, you can attach it to the case of your smartphone and take microscopic pictures! https://www.youtube.com...
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
voting
Get out and vote!
I just completed a short rant to a few friends on Facebook who were claiming inaction to voting is an action, or they were pleading ignorance to even knowing...
Does your vote count?
There are a lot of reasons to not be happy with the current political system, as I've mentioned, I believe that electoral reform should be the main concern ...
The government of Canada is now hiring: Prime Minister.
The Canadian government has just fallen, which means we're headed into another election. This in theory is a great thing in a democracy, but sadly the reacti...
media
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
Browser plugin request: Media tab
While I often have over 50 tabs running in Firefox or Chrome, sometimes one or two will start playing audio or video, and there is no easy way to know which ...
From press release to newspaper article
I read a press release on a tragic story earlier today from the Saanich police on a sexual assault that happened this week-end. A few hours later I came acro...
#cdnpoli
Electoral Reform
Dear Elections BC; As we're about to head into another voting period in British Columbia, I wonder how long it will be until we see electoral reform. Since I...
The Canadian election issues that matter to me
I'm sending this to all registered political parties I can find in Canada. email kris at ideawave.ca with your party's perspective on any/all of these issues...
Does your vote count?
There are a lot of reasons to not be happy with the current political system, as I've mentioned, I believe that electoral reform should be the main concern ...
transparency
Dark Information Sharing
Here are a few links I mentioned regarding the Dark side of Information Sharing last night at Nik Badminton's sold out Dark Futures conference. These are pub...
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
tunes
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
Missing Vishnu Veil
This is my favourite loop I've created thus far. If you put it on loop, you can (and I have) listened to it for hours. Let me know what you think! </embed...
My first full length song “674 - Maybe”
This is the first full length song I've created, I'd love your feedback! </embed> 674 - Maybe by cqwww
video
Chipmunk
While visiting my cottage this year for the first time in years, I had a chipmunk stare at me at squeak for at least 10 minutes. I managed to get a minute of...
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
The infamous kissing couple - video footage before the kiss
You've probably seen the image which has went global, of the kissing couple during the post Vancouver Canucks loss a couple weeks ago: I've found a video of...
game
Idea: A game that offers real certifications?
After watching a TED talk by Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world today, I immediately came up with an idea; what if while questing in a game you w...
Truth or Dare?
I asked "Truth or Dare?" on Facebook and Twitter yesterday. I've received over 50 comments between the two, so it seems like people want to play. I see there...
Youtube buffering easter egg
Next time you're on youtube and watching the buffer wheel: Hit one of your keyboard arrow keys. Now you'll be playing a game of snakes while you wait for yo...
art
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
Ready to make your first interactive art display?
No matter what your background, this is your chance to learn the art side and the technical side of creating an interactive media exhibit! MediaNet is offeri...
auction
Job Jar is looking for alpha testers
In the software development lifecycle, the alpha stage is when you have your minimal viable product (MVP) and are ready for testing. This means things will l...
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
What would you do for $5?
Could you build a list of things you'd do for $5? If so, check out FIVERR, but warning, I spent over 2 hours going through this site my first time. It's amaz...
booze
Government liquor stores (LDB) in British Columbia
This map of government liquor stores in British Columbia was originally posted to victoria.intoxicant.ca on May 18, 2012. After publishing a list of wineries...
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
B.C. Private liquor stores
Ever wonder where you can find a B.C. private liquor store near you? Wonder no more! If you're the owner of one of these liquor stores, and would like your ...
fundraiser
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
cheap
looking for a place to stay for two months
Someone wants to rent my condo short-term, so I'm looking for a place to stay for two months. Priorities, in order of importance (but not required): Broadba...
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
What’s the cheapest North American meal?
After reading that the toast sandwich is officially the UK's cheapest meal, it made me wonder, what is the cheapest meal available in North America? Although...
explore
Bc Big Tree Map
I had the chance to attend Creative Mornings/Vancouver chapter this morning, where Amanda Lewis spoke on the topic of Biophilia, specifically about her pursu...
Hidden gems in Victoria
Couchsurfing has a list of the top 50 "Best of Victoria" list. I also have a Facebook group called Victoria's Secrets to discuss these hidden gems. Are there...
Put a man in space? pfffht!
My friend Nick Farr and team have recently started Copenhagen Suborbitals which plan on launching a human into space. I'm lucky to know a lot of really talen...
travel
Looking for cheap flights?
If you frequently travel, that likely means you also frequently try to find the best flight deals. I often use Matrix, or Hipmunk when looking for cheap flig...
Profile: Mitch Altman, hacker.
I had the opportunity to meet Mitch Altman in Tokyo a few years ago, at the Tokyo hackerspace. Mitch is a rare breed; he's got world class level of smart...
Hidden gems in Victoria
Couchsurfing has a list of the top 50 "Best of Victoria" list. I also have a Facebook group called Victoria's Secrets to discuss these hidden gems. Are there...
deals
Looking for cheap flights?
If you frequently travel, that likely means you also frequently try to find the best flight deals. I often use Matrix, or Hipmunk when looking for cheap flig...
Victoria Deals
Boxing day might be over, but everyone likes a deal. Earlier this year the creation of Groupon got a lot of hype. And when I say a lot here, I mean a huge v...
music
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
Announcing the Victoria Pop Choir
Nils Skalin is launching a Victoria Pop Choir. He says anyone can join, no matter what level of experience you have. He's created a Facebook group for those ...
apartment
Ultra Modern Condo For Sale Downtown Victoria
I have a one bedroom condo for sale downtown Victoria priced at $239,999 $220,000. They say location is important in choosing real estate, this location is p...
I’m looking for a place to rent in downtown Victoria, any suggestions?
What I'm looking for: Downtown Victoria (or walkable in under 10 minutes) Nice (ok, this is subjective I guess) My desk is 5 feet square, so I need a ro...
hackathon
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
OpenTransitDB is now live
Last week-end I was a part of the OpenDataBC hackathon. This is where a group of people interested in using open data (data that was previously confidential,...
collaboration
Your social network
As people are justifiably upset with the privacy issues around Facebook, and several friends have left that network altogether recently, I've been wondering ...
A sneak peak into Victoria’s secrets
This post will only be useful if you're in Victoria, and on Facebook, but I have created a Facebook group called "Victoria's secrets". Not related to the lin...
secrets
Hidden gems in Victoria
Couchsurfing has a list of the top 50 "Best of Victoria" list. I also have a Facebook group called Victoria's Secrets to discuss these hidden gems. Are there...
A sneak peak into Victoria’s secrets
This post will only be useful if you're in Victoria, and on Facebook, but I have created a Facebook group called "Victoria's secrets". Not related to the lin...
A fight on Google’s street view
If you slowly scroll towards the two kids, and even passed them and look back, it appears as though you are watching the two boys walking, and get into a phy...
Replacing Google with DuckDuckGo
I wrote an article on PrivaSecTech last week about how Google is now filtering things the American movie and music industry want it to filter, and decided it...
hackerspace
An inspiring talk for hackers with depression by Mitch Altman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch-_G3KdAU
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
radio
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
Are you ready for live radio?
I've done several radio interviews now, first with the campaign to save the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club in 2008, and the last few years mostly for pr...
TED
Idea: A game that offers real certifications?
After watching a TED talk by Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world today, I immediately came up with an idea; what if while questing in a game you w...
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
TEDx
The sharing of ideas
While ideas meetings started in Victoria over three years ago, and IdeaWave 2 years ago, there are now a bunch of other community based idea sharing groups i...
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
poverty
What’s the cheapest North American meal?
After reading that the toast sandwich is officially the UK's cheapest meal, it made me wonder, what is the cheapest meal available in North America? Although...
What do you do that is interesting?
Since watching Christopher Bowers 2010 IdeaWave talk, I've tried to stop saying the standard hello/how are you if it's more than in passing, hoping to get so...
volunteer
The Pathway Project
As I've been on both sides of the interview desk, I had the opportunity today to work with Jen and Randy last week who are doing amazing work at The Pathway...
What do you do that is interesting?
Since watching Christopher Bowers 2010 IdeaWave talk, I've tried to stop saying the standard hello/how are you if it's more than in passing, hoping to get so...
election
Electoral Reform
Dear Elections BC; As we're about to head into another voting period in British Columbia, I wonder how long it will be until we see electoral reform. Since I...
The government of Canada is now hiring: Prime Minister.
The Canadian government has just fallen, which means we're headed into another election. This in theory is a great thing in a democracy, but sadly the reacti...
news
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
From press release to newspaper article
I read a press release on a tragic story earlier today from the Saanich police on a sexual assault that happened this week-end. A few hours later I came acro...
www
@cqwww
I'm often asked what in the world "cqwww" means, and why I would have picked that for my twitter handle. I've been an amateur (ham) radio operator since arou...
Fix your website, please.
I'm not nearly as passionate about your website as you are. When I go to your website, I'm looking for only two things: consciously: I'm looking for content....
#elxn41
The Canadian election issues that matter to me
I'm sending this to all registered political parties I can find in Canada. email kris at ideawave.ca with your party's perspective on any/all of these issues...
Does your vote count?
There are a lot of reasons to not be happy with the current political system, as I've mentioned, I believe that electoral reform should be the main concern ...
Pecha Kucha
I’m speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C.
I look forward to speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C. I'll be speaking on Ideas Meetings, what they are, where they started, where the...
The sharing of ideas
While ideas meetings started in Victoria over three years ago, and IdeaWave 2 years ago, there are now a bunch of other community based idea sharing groups i...
city of victoria
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
Parking Day - Victoria
Last September I caught wind that there was going to a Parking day in Victoria, BC; so I applied for a parking spot and my application was accepted. As you m...
PARK
Beacon Hill Goat Run
Every day at 10:10a.m. and 4:10p.m. you can catch the Beacon Hill Goat Run down at the Beacon Hill Children's Farm. https://youtu.be/oNk9eHk-Lrs https://www....
Parking Day - Victoria
Last September I caught wind that there was going to a Parking day in Victoria, BC; so I applied for a parking spot and my application was accepted. As you m...
android
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
Android app request - Rogers MY5 updater
In Canada, if you have Rogers wireless as your cellphone provider, they offer a My5 and My10 plan, where you list the 5 or 10 people you talk to the most, an...
3d
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
Animated magic eye
Have you ever seen a "magic eye" image? technically known as a stereogram? Today I discovered there is an animated one. Amazing!
co-working
Victoria co-working space
Over the years, we've seen several co-working spaces come and go. We've not seen a model yet that we thought would survive, even from the beginning. Over 2 y...
Shared co-working space
A group of us from the Victoria - Ideas meetings have been talking for some time about getting a shared co-working space in Victoria. It is intended for thos...
hunger
What’s the cheapest North American meal?
After reading that the toast sandwich is officially the UK's cheapest meal, it made me wonder, what is the cheapest meal available in North America? Although...
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
need
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
DIY
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
Microscope mod for your smartphone
With a $5 microscope and illuminator from Amazon.com, you can attach it to the case of your smartphone and take microscopic pictures! https://www.youtube.com...
arduino
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
Ready to make your first interactive art display?
No matter what your background, this is your chance to learn the art side and the technical side of creating an interactive media exhibit! MediaNet is offeri...
CW
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
@cqwww
I'm often asked what in the world "cqwww" means, and why I would have picked that for my twitter handle. I've been an amateur (ham) radio operator since arou...
ham radio
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
@cqwww
I'm often asked what in the world "cqwww" means, and why I would have picked that for my twitter handle. I've been an amateur (ham) radio operator since arou...
Use social media as you want to
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
school
Free education online
I posted a couple days ago, a list of free university course aggregators. I've had several people contact me with individual sites (such as MIT Open CourseWa...
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
university
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
dinner
Black Tie Dinner II
On Tuesday, November 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, don’t miss the much anticipated Black Tie Dinner II! This is a fun event where we’ll take over the new Burger King...
Black Tie Dinner
On September 6th, 2011 at 7p.m. don't miss our first ever Black Tie Dinner! This is a fun event where we'll take over the McDonald's at 980 Pandora avenue we...
fine dining
Black Tie Dinner II
On Tuesday, November 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, don’t miss the much anticipated Black Tie Dinner II! This is a fun event where we’ll take over the new Burger King...
Black Tie Dinner
On September 6th, 2011 at 7p.m. don't miss our first ever Black Tie Dinner! This is a fun event where we'll take over the McDonald's at 980 Pandora avenue we...
flash dinner
Black Tie Dinner II
On Tuesday, November 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, don’t miss the much anticipated Black Tie Dinner II! This is a fun event where we’ll take over the new Burger King...
Black Tie Dinner
On September 6th, 2011 at 7p.m. don't miss our first ever Black Tie Dinner! This is a fun event where we'll take over the McDonald's at 980 Pandora avenue we...
Intrepid Theatre
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
alcohol
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
B.C. Private liquor stores
Ever wonder where you can find a B.C. private liquor store near you? Wonder no more! If you're the owner of one of these liquor stores, and would like your ...
map
Bc Big Tree Map
I had the chance to attend Creative Mornings/Vancouver chapter this morning, where Amanda Lewis spoke on the topic of Biophilia, specifically about her pursu...
B.C. Private liquor stores
Ever wonder where you can find a B.C. private liquor store near you? Wonder no more! If you're the owner of one of these liquor stores, and would like your ...
build
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
hospital
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
gala
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
Artifact or artifiction
Do you think you can tell the different between the real story about an artifact and a fake one? Would you like to enjoy some cocktails and food in the proce...
children
Beacon Hill Goat Run
Every day at 10:10a.m. and 4:10p.m. you can catch the Beacon Hill Goat Run down at the Beacon Hill Children's Farm. https://youtu.be/oNk9eHk-Lrs https://www....
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
give
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
wine
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
Libation calendar
I've started a Victoria libation calendar. If you're aware of events around beverages that are fermented ot distilled in Victoria, contact me for edit access...
LDB
Government liquor stores (LDB) in British Columbia
This map of government liquor stores in British Columbia was originally posted to victoria.intoxicant.ca on May 18, 2012. After publishing a list of wineries...
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
fresh
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
Christmas
Merry Xmas
For years, I've said Merry Xmas, to the ire of many Christians in my life. This year, I present: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas which explains how Χριστό...
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
amateur
Put a man in space? pfffht!
My friend Nick Farr and team have recently started Copenhagen Suborbitals which plan on launching a human into space. I'm lucky to know a lot of really talen...
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
data
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
support
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
crowd
Use social media as you want to
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
Black Tie Dinner II
On Tuesday, November 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, don’t miss the much anticipated Black Tie Dinner II! This is a fun event where we’ll take over the new Burger King...
prohibition
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
Canada’s polygamy laws ruling released today
Today, Canada's polygamy laws were upheld by the Supreme court. I wonder how many guys are reading this today and are like,"My wives are gunna be upset about...
currency
Use social media as you want to
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
What good is your roll of change?
Not much, according to London Drugs. I had the misunderstanding that change had to be accepted, up to certain maximums that it's not excessive. In Canada thi...
hypnagogia
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
Passing the first stage of hypnagogia with a snl machine?
Reading about hypnagogia (the state of falling asleep), according to Mavromatis (The Head Trip p.29) the four stages are: Flashes of light and colour Floati...
sleep
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
Passing the first stage of hypnagogia with a snl machine?
Reading about hypnagogia (the state of falling asleep), according to Mavromatis (The Head Trip p.29) the four stages are: Flashes of light and colour Floati...
religion
Finding Purpose
Yesterday I had the pleasure of catching up with my friend Kerry, a Tibetan Buddhist Nun. This was an impromptu video where I pressed record, asked for a one...
Banning religious fundamentalists from health care
There seems to be a growing group of religious fundamentalists who insist that prayer is the ultimate path to healing. I find this a mind boggling belief sys...
ASC
ASC in Vancouver
UPDATE! As we're still receiving $50 entries from people wanting to be awesomites, we're moving the event to January 28th, 2015. The call for submissions is ...
Innovation month in Victoria
I declare February as Innovation Month. If you've had a really good idea for years you've been sitting on, or just had an epiphany now, there is no better ti...
Awesome shit club
ASC in Vancouver
UPDATE! As we're still receiving $50 entries from people wanting to be awesomites, we're moving the event to January 28th, 2015. The call for submissions is ...
Innovation month in Victoria
I declare February as Innovation Month. If you've had a really good idea for years you've been sitting on, or just had an epiphany now, there is no better ti...
help
Job Jar is looking for alpha testers
In the software development lifecycle, the alpha stage is when you have your minimal viable product (MVP) and are ready for testing. This means things will l...
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
vegetables
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
Can you afford to give up a few vegetables?
Thanks to Victoria city councilor Lisa Helps, I was made aware of a Victoria citizen who has made a request for vegetables. I can't imagine making such a...
Blue bridge
The blue bridge is down
As I bicycled towards the Johnson street blue bridge in the rain this afternoon, it was up as a barge was going through. Traffic was backed up East of Swans ...
Feeling blue, at the end of an era…
After ~87 years, the Johnson street bridge in Victoria, also known as the blue bridge, is being dismantled. You can read the details on the city of Victoria ...
Johnson street
The blue bridge is down
As I bicycled towards the Johnson street blue bridge in the rain this afternoon, it was up as a barge was going through. Traffic was backed up East of Swans ...
Feeling blue, at the end of an era…
After ~87 years, the Johnson street bridge in Victoria, also known as the blue bridge, is being dismantled. You can read the details on the city of Victoria ...
local
Fruits and vegetables in Vancouver
I was wondering where to buy my fruits and vegetables in Vancouver, and I realize knowing where is cheaper at any given time is a problem that is still not s...
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
season
Fruits and vegetables in Vancouver
I was wondering where to buy my fruits and vegetables in Vancouver, and I realize knowing where is cheaper at any given time is a problem that is still not s...
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
online
Free education online
I posted a couple days ago, a list of free university course aggregators. I've had several people contact me with individual sites (such as MIT Open CourseWa...
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
condo
Ultra Modern Condo For Sale Downtown Victoria
I have a one bedroom condo for sale downtown Victoria priced at $239,999 $220,000. They say location is important in choosing real estate, this location is p...
looking for a place to stay for two months
Someone wants to rent my condo short-term, so I'm looking for a place to stay for two months. Priorities, in order of importance (but not required): Broadba...
for sale
Ultra Modern Condo For Sale Downtown Victoria
I have a one bedroom condo for sale downtown Victoria priced at $239,999 $220,000. They say location is important in choosing real estate, this location is p...
CPR Partners desk for sale
I'm selling my (Canadian Pacific Railway) CPR Partners desk. It's the nicest desk I've ever owned, I refinished it myself. It is from pre-World War I (approx...
expectations
Love Is The Perception Of The Receiver
This article applies to cisgender monogamous love, but may apply to others as well.
Love
My thoughts on love. This will likely be updated as I feel I have new insights, as this is always evolving. I was reminded after reading a recent tweet by my...
love
Love Is The Perception Of The Receiver
This article applies to cisgender monogamous love, but may apply to others as well.
Love
My thoughts on love. This will likely be updated as I feel I have new insights, as this is always evolving. I was reminded after reading a recent tweet by my...
BTC
How to acquire Bitcoin/cryptocurrencies, and understand KYC and AML
Two things that we all should know are Know Your Customer (KYC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Let's start with KYC. This is the term government regulators us...
Another chance to consider Bitcoin
As we have economic uncertainty in several countries around the world, you have to think where the world's elite are looking to put their money, and there's ...
DTES
Carfentanil found in Vancouver region
Here in Vancouver, specifically in the downtown eastside (DTES), on average two people are dying from an overdose per day, because of fentanyl. Fentanyl is r...
Met a woman on a bench here in…
Met a woman on a bench here in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. She went from homeless to an SRO recently, as she had a double mastectomy and needed the s...
homebrew
Homebrew Korea: ‘Brew Your Best’ Fest
If you're in Seoul, Korea this week-end, stop by the Homebrew Korea's Brew Your Best Fest! For only 25,000won it's an all you can eat and drink event! I've b...
homebrew korea
Homebrew Korea: ‘Brew Your Best’ Fest
If you're in Seoul, Korea this week-end, stop by the Homebrew Korea's Brew Your Best Fest! For only 25,000won it's an all you can eat and drink event! I've b...
judging
Homebrew Korea: ‘Brew Your Best’ Fest
If you're in Seoul, Korea this week-end, stop by the Homebrew Korea's Brew Your Best Fest! For only 25,000won it's an all you can eat and drink event! I've b...
Octoberfest
Homebrew Korea: ‘Brew Your Best’ Fest
If you're in Seoul, Korea this week-end, stop by the Homebrew Korea's Brew Your Best Fest! For only 25,000won it's an all you can eat and drink event! I've b...
rob titley
Homebrew Korea: ‘Brew Your Best’ Fest
If you're in Seoul, Korea this week-end, stop by the Homebrew Korea's Brew Your Best Fest! For only 25,000won it's an all you can eat and drink event! I've b...
Seoul
Homebrew Korea: ‘Brew Your Best’ Fest
If you're in Seoul, Korea this week-end, stop by the Homebrew Korea's Brew Your Best Fest! For only 25,000won it's an all you can eat and drink event! I've b...
differences
Korea
I spent the last week in Suwon and Seoul, here are a few items I felt worthy of note: * English is rare * The bus system is not in English except at main sta...
hints
Korea
I spent the last week in Suwon and Seoul, here are a few items I felt worthy of note: * English is rare * The bus system is not in English except at main sta...
Korea
Korea
I spent the last week in Suwon and Seoul, here are a few items I felt worthy of note: * English is rare * The bus system is not in English except at main sta...
tourist
Korea
I spent the last week in Suwon and Seoul, here are a few items I felt worthy of note: * English is rare * The bus system is not in English except at main sta...
visit
Korea
I spent the last week in Suwon and Seoul, here are a few items I felt worthy of note: * English is rare * The bus system is not in English except at main sta...
bargain
Victoria Deals
Boxing day might be over, but everyone likes a deal. Earlier this year the creation of Groupon got a lot of hype. And when I say a lot here, I mean a huge v...
Groupon
Victoria Deals
Boxing day might be over, but everyone likes a deal. Earlier this year the creation of Groupon got a lot of hype. And when I say a lot here, I mean a huge v...
shopping
Victoria Deals
Boxing day might be over, but everyone likes a deal. Earlier this year the creation of Groupon got a lot of hype. And when I say a lot here, I mean a huge v...
certifications
New years resolution? Get some new wallpaper!
About 7 years ago I got my Canadian amateur radio certificate, and discovered the world of ham radio awards and contests. In Canada, there are over 50 award...
growth
New years resolution? Get some new wallpaper!
About 7 years ago I got my Canadian amateur radio certificate, and discovered the world of ham radio awards and contests. In Canada, there are over 50 award...
self development
New years resolution? Get some new wallpaper!
About 7 years ago I got my Canadian amateur radio certificate, and discovered the world of ham radio awards and contests. In Canada, there are over 50 award...
choir
Announcing the Victoria Pop Choir
Nils Skalin is launching a Victoria Pop Choir. He says anyone can join, no matter what level of experience you have. He's created a Facebook group for those ...
Nils Skalin
Announcing the Victoria Pop Choir
Nils Skalin is launching a Victoria Pop Choir. He says anyone can join, no matter what level of experience you have. He's created a Facebook group for those ...
Pop
Announcing the Victoria Pop Choir
Nils Skalin is launching a Victoria Pop Choir. He says anyone can join, no matter what level of experience you have. He's created a Facebook group for those ...
bad dog
What do you do when no one is looking?
Reddit pointed to this imgur image entitled "My wife made her wear this as punishment": and it made me recall some of the not-so-socially-acceptable thing...
comic
What do you do when no one is looking?
Reddit pointed to this imgur image entitled "My wife made her wear this as punishment": and it made me recall some of the not-so-socially-acceptable thing...
funny
What do you do when no one is looking?
Reddit pointed to this imgur image entitled "My wife made her wear this as punishment": and it made me recall some of the not-so-socially-acceptable thing...
punishment
What do you do when no one is looking?
Reddit pointed to this imgur image entitled "My wife made her wear this as punishment": and it made me recall some of the not-so-socially-acceptable thing...
sneaky
What do you do when no one is looking?
Reddit pointed to this imgur image entitled "My wife made her wear this as punishment": and it made me recall some of the not-so-socially-acceptable thing...
firearms
Isn’t blaming the weapon a little premature?
I just read the Victoria Police Department's press release regarding the attempted murder of Cst. Lane Douglas-Hunt yesterday. It makes me angry, frustrated,...
knives
Isn’t blaming the weapon a little premature?
I just read the Victoria Police Department's press release regarding the attempted murder of Cst. Lane Douglas-Hunt yesterday. It makes me angry, frustrated,...
mental illness
Isn’t blaming the weapon a little premature?
I just read the Victoria Police Department's press release regarding the attempted murder of Cst. Lane Douglas-Hunt yesterday. It makes me angry, frustrated,...
Victoria Police
Isn’t blaming the weapon a little premature?
I just read the Victoria Police Department's press release regarding the attempted murder of Cst. Lane Douglas-Hunt yesterday. It makes me angry, frustrated,...
violence
Isn’t blaming the weapon a little premature?
I just read the Victoria Police Department's press release regarding the attempted murder of Cst. Lane Douglas-Hunt yesterday. It makes me angry, frustrated,...
house
I’m looking for a place to rent in downtown Victoria, any suggestions?
What I'm looking for: Downtown Victoria (or walkable in under 10 minutes) Nice (ok, this is subjective I guess) My desk is 5 feet square, so I need a ro...
housing
I’m looking for a place to rent in downtown Victoria, any suggestions?
What I'm looking for: Downtown Victoria (or walkable in under 10 minutes) Nice (ok, this is subjective I guess) My desk is 5 feet square, so I need a ro...
rent
I’m looking for a place to rent in downtown Victoria, any suggestions?
What I'm looking for: Downtown Victoria (or walkable in under 10 minutes) Nice (ok, this is subjective I guess) My desk is 5 feet square, so I need a ro...
opendata
OpenTransitDB is now live
Last week-end I was a part of the OpenDataBC hackathon. This is where a group of people interested in using open data (data that was previously confidential,...
opengov
OpenTransitDB is now live
Last week-end I was a part of the OpenDataBC hackathon. This is where a group of people interested in using open data (data that was previously confidential,...
abuse
The corruption pyramid in Egypt
The vast majority of the internet was shut off in Egypt yesterday. (graph). Wikileaks has responded with a bunch of Egypt related cables. A cablesearch.org s...
brutality
The corruption pyramid in Egypt
The vast majority of the internet was shut off in Egypt yesterday. (graph). Wikileaks has responded with a bunch of Egypt related cables. A cablesearch.org s...
Egypt
The corruption pyramid in Egypt
The vast majority of the internet was shut off in Egypt yesterday. (graph). Wikileaks has responded with a bunch of Egypt related cables. A cablesearch.org s...
power
The corruption pyramid in Egypt
The vast majority of the internet was shut off in Egypt yesterday. (graph). Wikileaks has responded with a bunch of Egypt related cables. A cablesearch.org s...
wikileaks
The corruption pyramid in Egypt
The vast majority of the internet was shut off in Egypt yesterday. (graph). Wikileaks has responded with a bunch of Egypt related cables. A cablesearch.org s...
DuckDuckGo
Replacing Google with DuckDuckGo
I wrote an article on PrivaSecTech last week about how Google is now filtering things the American movie and music industry want it to filter, and decided it...
personal information
Replacing Google with DuckDuckGo
I wrote an article on PrivaSecTech last week about how Google is now filtering things the American movie and music industry want it to filter, and decided it...
PII
Replacing Google with DuckDuckGo
I wrote an article on PrivaSecTech last week about how Google is now filtering things the American movie and music industry want it to filter, and decided it...
search engine
Replacing Google with DuckDuckGo
I wrote an article on PrivaSecTech last week about how Google is now filtering things the American movie and music industry want it to filter, and decided it...
challenge
Ready to challenge yourself?
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...
comfort zone
Ready to challenge yourself?
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...
fear
Ready to challenge yourself?
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...
friends
Ready to challenge yourself?
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...
self-assessment
Ready to challenge yourself?
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...
self-development
Ready to challenge yourself?
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...
hacking
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
hardware
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
lab
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
maker faire
File -> Print -> Laser
Turns out that is one of the options you have when participating in Victoria's Makerspace. I drove out today to the AGM, where it was also an open house and ...
AM
Are you ready for live radio?
I've done several radio interviews now, first with the campaign to save the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club in 2008, and the last few years mostly for pr...
CFAX
Are you ready for live radio?
I've done several radio interviews now, first with the campaign to save the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club in 2008, and the last few years mostly for pr...
ham
Are you ready for live radio?
I've done several radio interviews now, first with the campaign to save the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club in 2008, and the last few years mostly for pr...
practice
Are you ready for live radio?
I've done several radio interviews now, first with the campaign to save the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club in 2008, and the last few years mostly for pr...
tips
Are you ready for live radio?
I've done several radio interviews now, first with the campaign to save the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club in 2008, and the last few years mostly for pr...
VE7BNE
Are you ready for live radio?
I've done several radio interviews now, first with the campaign to save the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club in 2008, and the last few years mostly for pr...
IdeaCity
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
TEDActive
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
TEDxJuanDeFuca
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
TEDxMileZero
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
TEDxUVic
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
TEDxVictoria
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
TEDxYouth
Explaining IdeaWave, and resolving the TEDx confusion
"TEDActive prerelease tickets for March 2nd starts now" "No, TEDx is on March 12th in the email I saw?" "Where do we register?" "On Facebook" "No, on the Be...
isohumulones
Don’t let the sun skunk your next beer
Ultraviolet (UV) light is the enemy of beer. The more UV a bottle will block, the less likely your beer is to go skunky, otherwise known as light struck fla...
ultraviolet
Don’t let the sun skunk your next beer
Ultraviolet (UV) light is the enemy of beer. The more UV a bottle will block, the less likely your beer is to go skunky, otherwise known as light struck fla...
UV
Don’t let the sun skunk your next beer
Ultraviolet (UV) light is the enemy of beer. The more UV a bottle will block, the less likely your beer is to go skunky, otherwise known as light struck fla...
depth
What do you do that is interesting?
Since watching Christopher Bowers 2010 IdeaWave talk, I've tried to stop saying the standard hello/how are you if it's more than in passing, hoping to get so...
discussion
What do you do that is interesting?
Since watching Christopher Bowers 2010 IdeaWave talk, I've tried to stop saying the standard hello/how are you if it's more than in passing, hoping to get so...
greetings
What do you do that is interesting?
Since watching Christopher Bowers 2010 IdeaWave talk, I've tried to stop saying the standard hello/how are you if it's more than in passing, hoping to get so...
homeless
What do you do that is interesting?
Since watching Christopher Bowers 2010 IdeaWave talk, I've tried to stop saying the standard hello/how are you if it's more than in passing, hoping to get so...
Katie DeRosa
What do you do that is interesting?
Since watching Christopher Bowers 2010 IdeaWave talk, I've tried to stop saying the standard hello/how are you if it's more than in passing, hoping to get so...
electoral reform
The government of Canada is now hiring: Prime Minister.
The Canadian government has just fallen, which means we're headed into another election. This in theory is a great thing in a democracy, but sadly the reacti...
federal
The government of Canada is now hiring: Prime Minister.
The Canadian government has just fallen, which means we're headed into another election. This in theory is a great thing in a democracy, but sadly the reacti...
copying
From press release to newspaper article
I read a press release on a tragic story earlier today from the Saanich police on a sexual assault that happened this week-end. A few hours later I came acro...
plagerism
From press release to newspaper article
I read a press release on a tragic story earlier today from the Saanich police on a sexual assault that happened this week-end. A few hours later I came acro...
press
From press release to newspaper article
I read a press release on a tragic story earlier today from the Saanich police on a sexual assault that happened this week-end. A few hours later I came acro...
press release
From press release to newspaper article
I read a press release on a tragic story earlier today from the Saanich police on a sexual assault that happened this week-end. A few hours later I came acro...
compliance
Fix your website, please.
I'm not nearly as passionate about your website as you are. When I go to your website, I'm looking for only two things: consciously: I'm looking for content....
HTML
Fix your website, please.
I'm not nearly as passionate about your website as you are. When I go to your website, I'm looking for only two things: consciously: I'm looking for content....
popups
Fix your website, please.
I'm not nearly as passionate about your website as you are. When I go to your website, I'm looking for only two things: consciously: I'm looking for content....
W3
Fix your website, please.
I'm not nearly as passionate about your website as you are. When I go to your website, I'm looking for only two things: consciously: I'm looking for content....
web
Fix your website, please.
I'm not nearly as passionate about your website as you are. When I go to your website, I'm looking for only two things: consciously: I'm looking for content....
ballot
Does your vote count?
There are a lot of reasons to not be happy with the current political system, as I've mentioned, I believe that electoral reform should be the main concern ...
students
Does your vote count?
There are a lot of reasons to not be happy with the current political system, as I've mentioned, I believe that electoral reform should be the main concern ...
vote
Does your vote count?
There are a lot of reasons to not be happy with the current political system, as I've mentioned, I believe that electoral reform should be the main concern ...
youth
Does your vote count?
There are a lot of reasons to not be happy with the current political system, as I've mentioned, I believe that electoral reform should be the main concern ...
ideas meetings
The sharing of ideas
While ideas meetings started in Victoria over three years ago, and IdeaWave 2 years ago, there are now a bunch of other community based idea sharing groups i...
lawn bowling
Parking Day - Victoria
Last September I caught wind that there was going to a Parking day in Victoria, BC; so I applied for a parking spot and my application was accepted. As you m...
parking day
Parking Day - Victoria
Last September I caught wind that there was going to a Parking day in Victoria, BC; so I applied for a parking spot and my application was accepted. As you m...
@shawinfo
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
accountability
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
CIRA
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
CRTC
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
governance
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
internet
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
ISP
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
openness
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
port 25
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
Shaw
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
smtp
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
Telus
Shaw.ca breaking the internet
On the internet, network services are commonly defined by the port they use. For example, when you are on a website, you're typically connected to port 80 of...
interviewing
The Pathway Project
As I've been on both sides of the interview desk, I had the opportunity today to work with Jen and Randy last week who are doing amazing work at The Pathway...
the pathway project
The Pathway Project
As I've been on both sides of the interview desk, I had the opportunity today to work with Jen and Randy last week who are doing amazing work at The Pathway...
volweb
The Pathway Project
As I've been on both sides of the interview desk, I had the opportunity today to work with Jen and Randy last week who are doing amazing work at The Pathway...
app
Android app request - Rogers MY5 updater
In Canada, if you have Rogers wireless as your cellphone provider, they offer a My5 and My10 plan, where you list the 5 or 10 people you talk to the most, an...
cellphone
Android app request - Rogers MY5 updater
In Canada, if you have Rogers wireless as your cellphone provider, they offer a My5 and My10 plan, where you list the 5 or 10 people you talk to the most, an...
wireless
Android app request - Rogers MY5 updater
In Canada, if you have Rogers wireless as your cellphone provider, they offer a My5 and My10 plan, where you list the 5 or 10 people you talk to the most, an...
animated
Animated magic eye
Have you ever seen a "magic eye" image? technically known as a stereogram? Today I discovered there is an animated one. Amazing!
gif
Animated magic eye
Have you ever seen a "magic eye" image? technically known as a stereogram? Today I discovered there is an animated one. Amazing!
magic eye
Animated magic eye
Have you ever seen a "magic eye" image? technically known as a stereogram? Today I discovered there is an animated one. Amazing!
stereogram
Animated magic eye
Have you ever seen a "magic eye" image? technically known as a stereogram? Today I discovered there is an animated one. Amazing!
browser
Browser plugin request: Media tab
While I often have over 50 tabs running in Firefox or Chrome, sometimes one or two will start playing audio or video, and there is no easy way to know which ...
chrome
Browser plugin request: Media tab
While I often have over 50 tabs running in Firefox or Chrome, sometimes one or two will start playing audio or video, and there is no easy way to know which ...
extension
Browser plugin request: Media tab
While I often have over 50 tabs running in Firefox or Chrome, sometimes one or two will start playing audio or video, and there is no easy way to know which ...
idea
Browser plugin request: Media tab
While I often have over 50 tabs running in Firefox or Chrome, sometimes one or two will start playing audio or video, and there is no easy way to know which ...
plugin
Browser plugin request: Media tab
While I often have over 50 tabs running in Firefox or Chrome, sometimes one or two will start playing audio or video, and there is no easy way to know which ...
vlc
Browser plugin request: Media tab
While I often have over 50 tabs running in Firefox or Chrome, sometimes one or two will start playing audio or video, and there is no easy way to know which ...
optical illusion
optical illusion - shake your head
If you shake your head, you should see a Beatle!
biz
Shared co-working space
A group of us from the Victoria - Ideas meetings have been talking for some time about getting a shared co-working space in Victoria. It is intended for thos...
business
Shared co-working space
A group of us from the Victoria - Ideas meetings have been talking for some time about getting a shared co-working space in Victoria. It is intended for thos...
starts
Shared co-working space
A group of us from the Victoria - Ideas meetings have been talking for some time about getting a shared co-working space in Victoria. It is intended for thos...
funk
My first full length song “674 - Maybe”
This is the first full length song I've created, I'd love your feedback! </embed> 674 - Maybe by cqwww
headphones
My first full length song “674 - Maybe”
This is the first full length song I've created, I'd love your feedback! </embed> 674 - Maybe by cqwww
swagger
My first full length song “674 - Maybe”
This is the first full length song I've created, I'd love your feedback! </embed> 674 - Maybe by cqwww
walking
My first full length song “674 - Maybe”
This is the first full length song I've created, I'd love your feedback! </embed> 674 - Maybe by cqwww
canada geese
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
heron
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
island life
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
Mayne island
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
mountain
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
Mt. Baker
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
ocean
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
West coast
Western Canada in a picture
I managed to take this picture yesterday on Mayne island. I think it summarizes Western Canada quite well.
Atomic Vaudeville
Missing Vishnu Veil
This is my favourite loop I've created thus far. If you put it on loop, you can (and I have) listened to it for hours. Let me know what you think! </embed...
Bollywood Batman
Missing Vishnu Veil
This is my favourite loop I've created thus far. If you put it on loop, you can (and I have) listened to it for hours. Let me know what you think! </embed...
chill
Missing Vishnu Veil
This is my favourite loop I've created thus far. If you put it on loop, you can (and I have) listened to it for hours. Let me know what you think! </embed...
loop
Missing Vishnu Veil
This is my favourite loop I've created thus far. If you put it on loop, you can (and I have) listened to it for hours. Let me know what you think! </embed...
Vishnu Veil
Missing Vishnu Veil
This is my favourite loop I've created thus far. If you put it on loop, you can (and I have) listened to it for hours. Let me know what you think! </embed...
humanity
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
kindness
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
pizza
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
subreddit
Random acts of pizza
Just in case you're losing faith in humanity, there's a subreddit to bring it all back. Random acts of pizza is for those that have fallen on hard times, as ...
Canucks
The infamous kissing couple - video footage before the kiss
You've probably seen the image which has went global, of the kissing couple during the post Vancouver Canucks loss a couple weeks ago: I've found a video of...
riot
The infamous kissing couple - video footage before the kiss
You've probably seen the image which has went global, of the kissing couple during the post Vancouver Canucks loss a couple weeks ago: I've found a video of...
easter egg
Youtube buffering easter egg
Next time you're on youtube and watching the buffer wheel: Hit one of your keyboard arrow keys. Now you'll be playing a game of snakes while you wait for yo...
snakes
Youtube buffering easter egg
Next time you're on youtube and watching the buffer wheel: Hit one of your keyboard arrow keys. Now you'll be playing a game of snakes while you wait for yo...
youtube
Youtube buffering easter egg
Next time you're on youtube and watching the buffer wheel: Hit one of your keyboard arrow keys. Now you'll be playing a game of snakes while you wait for yo...
iphone
Microscope mod for your smartphone
With a $5 microscope and illuminator from Amazon.com, you can attach it to the case of your smartphone and take microscopic pictures! https://www.youtube.com...
microscope
Microscope mod for your smartphone
With a $5 microscope and illuminator from Amazon.com, you can attach it to the case of your smartphone and take microscopic pictures! https://www.youtube.com...
smartphone
Microscope mod for your smartphone
With a $5 microscope and illuminator from Amazon.com, you can attach it to the case of your smartphone and take microscopic pictures! https://www.youtube.com...
tip
Microscope mod for your smartphone
With a $5 microscope and illuminator from Amazon.com, you can attach it to the case of your smartphone and take microscopic pictures! https://www.youtube.com...
openpcr
DIY DNA testing
Do-it-yourself DNA testing is now possible with the OpenPCR kits which are only $512! Check out OpenPCR.org for the full details. "It is essential for most w...
pcr
DIY DNA testing
Do-it-yourself DNA testing is now possible with the OpenPCR kits which are only $512! Check out OpenPCR.org for the full details. "It is essential for most w...
company website
Defining your websites in LinkedIn
I noticed that by default when you enter your websites into LinkedIn, they usually say "Company website" or "Personal Website" without more details. This is ...
Defining your websites in LinkedIn
I noticed that by default when you enter your websites into LinkedIn, they usually say "Company website" or "Personal Website" without more details. This is ...
personal website
Defining your websites in LinkedIn
I noticed that by default when you enter your websites into LinkedIn, they usually say "Company website" or "Personal Website" without more details. This is ...
URLs
Defining your websites in LinkedIn
I noticed that by default when you enter your websites into LinkedIn, they usually say "Company website" or "Personal Website" without more details. This is ...
open space
Ready to make your first interactive art display?
No matter what your background, this is your chance to learn the art side and the technical side of creating an interactive media exhibit! MediaNet is offeri...
sensor
Ready to make your first interactive art display?
No matter what your background, this is your chance to learn the art side and the technical side of creating an interactive media exhibit! MediaNet is offeri...
club
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
dance
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
DJ
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
DnB
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
dubstep
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
electronic music
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
party
Victoria’s Electronic Music Festival
If you're in Victoria this week-end, check out the VEMF today and tomorrow from noon until 10p.m. officially, and then there are a lot of after party venues....
CQ
@cqwww
I'm often asked what in the world "cqwww" means, and why I would have picked that for my twitter handle. I've been an amateur (ham) radio operator since arou...
jargon
@cqwww
I'm often asked what in the world "cqwww" means, and why I would have picked that for my twitter handle. I've been an amateur (ham) radio operator since arou...
morse code
@cqwww
I'm often asked what in the world "cqwww" means, and why I would have picked that for my twitter handle. I've been an amateur (ham) radio operator since arou...
Airport codes
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
beacon
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
frequency
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
IATA
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
ICAO
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
radar
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
stream
#YYJ, the navigation aid on Saltspring Island
Twitter often uses airport codes as hashtags in municipal areas to build community, however the misuse of these codes can lead to technically incorrect resul...
computer science
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
engineering
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
global
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
learn
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
Stanford
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
student
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
study
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
uni
Free online courses from Stanford starting fall 2011
Stanford University is offering three free classes this fall, no matter where you're geographically located. You can sign up for Introduction to Databases, M...
action
What would you do for $5?
Could you build a list of things you'd do for $5? If so, check out FIVERR, but warning, I spent over 2 hours going through this site my first time. It's amaz...
assistant
What would you do for $5?
Could you build a list of things you'd do for $5? If so, check out FIVERR, but warning, I spent over 2 hours going through this site my first time. It's amaz...
fiverr
What would you do for $5?
Could you build a list of things you'd do for $5? If so, check out FIVERR, but warning, I spent over 2 hours going through this site my first time. It's amaz...
virtual
What would you do for $5?
Could you build a list of things you'd do for $5? If so, check out FIVERR, but warning, I spent over 2 hours going through this site my first time. It's amaz...
McDonalds
Black Tie Dinner
On September 6th, 2011 at 7p.m. don't miss our first ever Black Tie Dinner! This is a fun event where we'll take over the McDonald's at 980 Pandora avenue we...
place setting
Black Tie Dinner
On September 6th, 2011 at 7p.m. don't miss our first ever Black Tie Dinner! This is a fun event where we'll take over the McDonald's at 980 Pandora avenue we...
Festival
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
Fringe
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
Jake's gift
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
Metro
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
TJ Dawe
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
UNO
25th Victoria Fringe launches today
After catching a couple fringe shows several years ago, I was fortunate enough to win a fringe "Superpass" at the after party, that would allow me to see all...
ale
NorthWest Ale launch today!
At 4p.m. today Spinnakers brewpub will launch their new NorthWest Ale! From their Facebook event: Free samples of NWA Live music Complimentary food pairings...
launch
NorthWest Ale launch today!
At 4p.m. today Spinnakers brewpub will launch their new NorthWest Ale! From their Facebook event: Free samples of NWA Live music Complimentary food pairings...
samples
NorthWest Ale launch today!
At 4p.m. today Spinnakers brewpub will launch their new NorthWest Ale! From their Facebook event: Free samples of NWA Live music Complimentary food pairings...
Spinnakers
NorthWest Ale launch today!
At 4p.m. today Spinnakers brewpub will launch their new NorthWest Ale! From their Facebook event: Free samples of NWA Live music Complimentary food pairings...
liquor
B.C. Private liquor stores
Ever wonder where you can find a B.C. private liquor store near you? Wonder no more! If you're the owner of one of these liquor stores, and would like your ...
private
B.C. Private liquor stores
Ever wonder where you can find a B.C. private liquor store near you? Wonder no more! If you're the owner of one of these liquor stores, and would like your ...
CNC
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
collective
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
cupcake
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
cyser
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
makerbot
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
makerspace
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
tools
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
vinyl
Victoria’s Makerspace
Victoria's makerspace is a community based tool collective. A group of us have put our cool tools all in one location, so you get the benefit of using other ...
bcchf
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
cancer
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
silent
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
treatment
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
Victoria Conference Centre
Evening to inspire - Seat auction
I'm going to auction off one seat to the amazing Evening to Inspire event on October 7th. While the tickets are selling for $175/person, I will provide one t...
black tie
Artifact or artifiction
Do you think you can tell the different between the real story about an artifact and a fake one? Would you like to enjoy some cocktails and food in the proce...
event
Artifact or artifiction
Do you think you can tell the different between the real story about an artifact and a fake one? Would you like to enjoy some cocktails and food in the proce...
formal
Artifact or artifiction
Do you think you can tell the different between the real story about an artifact and a fake one? Would you like to enjoy some cocktails and food in the proce...
museum
Artifact or artifiction
Do you think you can tell the different between the real story about an artifact and a fake one? Would you like to enjoy some cocktails and food in the proce...
prizes
Artifact or artifiction
Do you think you can tell the different between the real story about an artifact and a fake one? Would you like to enjoy some cocktails and food in the proce...
charity
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
non-profit
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
OneDayWebsite
Evening to Inspire
Tomorrow night will be the 3rd Evening to Inspire event, a fundraiser for the BC Children's hospital foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0PfPLBleY0 ...
cocktails
Libation calendar
I've started a Victoria libation calendar. If you're aware of events around beverages that are fermented ot distilled in Victoria, contact me for edit access...
events
Libation calendar
I've started a Victoria libation calendar. If you're aware of events around beverages that are fermented ot distilled in Victoria, contact me for edit access...
tastings
Libation calendar
I've started a Victoria libation calendar. If you're aware of events around beverages that are fermented ot distilled in Victoria, contact me for edit access...
finder
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
grapes
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
LCLB
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
vin
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
vino
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
VQA
B.C. wineries
Wondering where to find a winery near you in British Columbia? Wonder no more! If you’re the owner of one of these wineries, and would like your business na...
apple
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
dessert
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
local food
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
Moss street
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
pie
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
sample
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
slow food
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
tasting
Apple harvest and pie tasting
Tomorrow morning the Moss street market will be hosting their second annual pie tasting. Show up by 10:30am, and for only $5 you can taste three of the pies....
core values
Determining your core values
This is an intregal part of the self-assessment process. There are a lot of values to choose from, take for example this list: Acceptance Fast pace...
self develop
Determining your core values
This is an intregal part of the self-assessment process. There are a lot of values to choose from, take for example this list: Acceptance Fast pace...
self evaluation
Determining your core values
This is an intregal part of the self-assessment process. There are a lot of values to choose from, take for example this list: Acceptance Fast pace...
selfdev
Determining your core values
This is an intregal part of the self-assessment process. There are a lot of values to choose from, take for example this list: Acceptance Fast pace...
values
Determining your core values
This is an intregal part of the self-assessment process. There are a lot of values to choose from, take for example this list: Acceptance Fast pace...
Black Peter
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
Dec25
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
Holidays
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
mushrooms
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
Santa Claus
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
Sinterklaas
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
solstice
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
Xmas
Christmas comes from a mushroom?
I have a few friends who are serious mushroom pickers on Vancouver island, who are very busy, as this is the season. I've been spoiled, I must have eaten a d...
@CityofVictoria
Things get cloudy for #occupyvictoria
I'm not sure what changed, my understanding of the #occupyvictoria movement in centennial square (beside city hall) is that the protestors would be left alon...
160m
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
40m
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
80m
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
@cqwww
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
HF
Is morse code still alive?
I read an article in yesterday's Vancouver sun that is calling for the death knell of morse code, known by those in the amateur (ham) radio community as cont...
David Bratzer
Schools or Prisons?
"Schools or Prisons?" is a public forum this Tuesday evening, Nov 8, at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora Ave). It runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The goal is to ki...
School board
Schools or Prisons?
"Schools or Prisons?" is a public forum this Tuesday evening, Nov 8, at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora Ave). It runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The goal is to ki...
SD61
Schools or Prisons?
"Schools or Prisons?" is a public forum this Tuesday evening, Nov 8, at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora Ave). It runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The goal is to ki...
trustee
Schools or Prisons?
"Schools or Prisons?" is a public forum this Tuesday evening, Nov 8, at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora Ave). It runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The goal is to ki...
Bill Weaver
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
Corporate media
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
Davd Arthur Johnson
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
Mainstream
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
Media That Matters
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
mtm
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
newspaper
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
tv
What media matters?
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bill Weaver, host of a popular annual retreat called Media That Matters. I know several people who have attended, from...
ad
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
advertising
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
campaign
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
claim
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
United Way
If only there was a United Way to contact them…
For three years I've heard an advertisement by the United Way on the radio in Victoria, BC. It claims that they help one in every three people in Victoria. T...
introspection
Truth or Dare?
I asked "Truth or Dare?" on Facebook and Twitter yesterday. I've received over 50 comments between the two, so it seems like people want to play. I see there...
desktop
Wallpaper - The Head
If you're looking for a free, open source solution for creating or editing images, check out the GNU Image Manipulation program, or the GIMP. While I've been...
gimp
Wallpaper - The Head
If you're looking for a free, open source solution for creating or editing images, check out the GNU Image Manipulation program, or the GIMP. While I've been...
image
Wallpaper - The Head
If you're looking for a free, open source solution for creating or editing images, check out the GNU Image Manipulation program, or the GIMP. While I've been...
open source
Wallpaper - The Head
If you're looking for a free, open source solution for creating or editing images, check out the GNU Image Manipulation program, or the GIMP. While I've been...
picture
Wallpaper - The Head
If you're looking for a free, open source solution for creating or editing images, check out the GNU Image Manipulation program, or the GIMP. While I've been...
wallpaper
Wallpaper - The Head
If you're looking for a free, open source solution for creating or editing images, check out the GNU Image Manipulation program, or the GIMP. While I've been...
cert
Idea: A game that offers real certifications?
After watching a TED talk by Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world today, I immediately came up with an idea; what if while questing in a game you w...
gaming
Idea: A game that offers real certifications?
After watching a TED talk by Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world today, I immediately came up with an idea; what if while questing in a game you w...
MMO
Idea: A game that offers real certifications?
After watching a TED talk by Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world today, I immediately came up with an idea; what if while questing in a game you w...
gen x
Get out and vote!
I just completed a short rant to a few friends on Facebook who were claiming inaction to voting is an action, or they were pleading ignorance to even knowing...
gen y
Get out and vote!
I just completed a short rant to a few friends on Facebook who were claiming inaction to voting is an action, or they were pleading ignorance to even knowing...
genx
Get out and vote!
I just completed a short rant to a few friends on Facebook who were claiming inaction to voting is an action, or they were pleading ignorance to even knowing...
geny
Get out and vote!
I just completed a short rant to a few friends on Facebook who were claiming inaction to voting is an action, or they were pleading ignorance to even knowing...
board game
Settlers of Catan night
If you've got a bit of board game geek in you, check out the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling club's website which has announced a bi-weekly Settlers of Catan n...
expansion pack
Settlers of Catan night
If you've got a bit of board game geek in you, check out the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling club's website which has announced a bi-weekly Settlers of Catan n...
games
Settlers of Catan night
If you've got a bit of board game geek in you, check out the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling club's website which has announced a bi-weekly Settlers of Catan n...
settlers
Settlers of Catan night
If you've got a bit of board game geek in you, check out the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling club's website which has announced a bi-weekly Settlers of Catan n...
settlers of catan
Settlers of Catan night
If you've got a bit of board game geek in you, check out the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling club's website which has announced a bi-weekly Settlers of Catan n...
law
Canada’s polygamy laws ruling released today
Today, Canada's polygamy laws were upheld by the Supreme court. I wonder how many guys are reading this today and are like,"My wives are gunna be upset about...
laws
Canada’s polygamy laws ruling released today
Today, Canada's polygamy laws were upheld by the Supreme court. I wonder how many guys are reading this today and are like,"My wives are gunna be upset about...
polyamory
Canada’s polygamy laws ruling released today
Today, Canada's polygamy laws were upheld by the Supreme court. I wonder how many guys are reading this today and are like,"My wives are gunna be upset about...
polygamy
Canada’s polygamy laws ruling released today
Today, Canada's polygamy laws were upheld by the Supreme court. I wonder how many guys are reading this today and are like,"My wives are gunna be upset about...
Supreme court
Canada’s polygamy laws ruling released today
Today, Canada's polygamy laws were upheld by the Supreme court. I wonder how many guys are reading this today and are like,"My wives are gunna be upset about...
cost effective
What’s the cheapest North American meal?
After reading that the toast sandwich is officially the UK's cheapest meal, it made me wonder, what is the cheapest meal available in North America? Although...
meal
What’s the cheapest North American meal?
After reading that the toast sandwich is officially the UK's cheapest meal, it made me wonder, what is the cheapest meal available in North America? Although...
dialog
Social Innovation in British Columbia
I'm fortunate to have been chosen as one of the top 500 social innovators in British Columbia, and have been invited to participate in the discussion around ...
innovate
Social Innovation in British Columbia
I'm fortunate to have been chosen as one of the top 500 social innovators in British Columbia, and have been invited to participate in the discussion around ...
innovation
Social Innovation in British Columbia
I'm fortunate to have been chosen as one of the top 500 social innovators in British Columbia, and have been invited to participate in the discussion around ...
cowrking
Victoria co-working space
Over the years, we've seen several co-working spaces come and go. We've not seen a model yet that we thought would survive, even from the beginning. Over 2 y...
hive
Victoria co-working space
Over the years, we've seen several co-working spaces come and go. We've not seen a model yet that we thought would survive, even from the beginning. Over 2 y...
hot desk
Victoria co-working space
Over the years, we've seen several co-working spaces come and go. We've not seen a model yet that we thought would survive, even from the beginning. Over 2 y...
hub
Victoria co-working space
Over the years, we've seen several co-working spaces come and go. We've not seen a model yet that we thought would survive, even from the beginning. Over 2 y...
Your social network
As people are justifiably upset with the privacy issues around Facebook, and several friends have left that network altogether recently, I've been wondering ...
networking
Your social network
As people are justifiably upset with the privacy issues around Facebook, and several friends have left that network altogether recently, I've been wondering ...
twtter
Your social network
As people are justifiably upset with the privacy issues around Facebook, and several friends have left that network altogether recently, I've been wondering ...
fight
A fight on Google’s street view
If you slowly scroll towards the two kids, and even passed them and look back, it appears as though you are watching the two boys walking, and get into a phy...
fighting
A fight on Google’s street view
If you slowly scroll towards the two kids, and even passed them and look back, it appears as though you are watching the two boys walking, and get into a phy...
kids
A fight on Google’s street view
If you slowly scroll towards the two kids, and even passed them and look back, it appears as though you are watching the two boys walking, and get into a phy...
Streetview
A fight on Google’s street view
If you slowly scroll towards the two kids, and even passed them and look back, it appears as though you are watching the two boys walking, and get into a phy...
teens
A fight on Google’s street view
If you slowly scroll towards the two kids, and even passed them and look back, it appears as though you are watching the two boys walking, and get into a phy...
bank
What good is your roll of change?
Not much, according to London Drugs. I had the misunderstanding that change had to be accepted, up to certain maximums that it's not excessive. In Canada thi...
finance
What good is your roll of change?
Not much, according to London Drugs. I had the misunderstanding that change had to be accepted, up to certain maximums that it's not excessive. In Canada thi...
london drugs
What good is your roll of change?
Not much, according to London Drugs. I had the misunderstanding that change had to be accepted, up to certain maximums that it's not excessive. In Canada thi...
RCMP
What good is your roll of change?
Not much, according to London Drugs. I had the misunderstanding that change had to be accepted, up to certain maximums that it's not excessive. In Canada thi...
tender
What good is your roll of change?
Not much, according to London Drugs. I had the misunderstanding that change had to be accepted, up to certain maximums that it's not excessive. In Canada thi...
hallucinate
Passing the first stage of hypnagogia with a snl machine?
Reading about hypnagogia (the state of falling asleep), according to Mavromatis (The Head Trip p.29) the four stages are: Flashes of light and colour Floati...
visuals
Passing the first stage of hypnagogia with a snl machine?
Reading about hypnagogia (the state of falling asleep), according to Mavromatis (The Head Trip p.29) the four stages are: Flashes of light and colour Floati...
Circadian rhythm
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
insomnia
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
polyphasic
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
polysomnography
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
sleeping
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
zeo
How well do you sleep?
I've been curious for a while about my sleeping habits, as an entrepreneur on my own schedule, I don't use an alarm clock unless I have to. As a result, my s...
advance
Put a man in space? pfffht!
My friend Nick Farr and team have recently started Copenhagen Suborbitals which plan on launching a human into space. I'm lucky to know a lot of really talen...
space
Put a man in space? pfffht!
My friend Nick Farr and team have recently started Copenhagen Suborbitals which plan on launching a human into space. I'm lucky to know a lot of really talen...
Dual N Back
Hitting the mental gym
As I walked down to Ideas Victoria tonight, I walked by at least 3 gyms, each busier than I've ever seen them, and I generally walk by them every week at the...
N-Back
Hitting the mental gym
As I walked down to Ideas Victoria tonight, I walked by at least 3 gyms, each busier than I've ever seen them, and I generally walk by them every week at the...
wellness
Hitting the mental gym
As I walked down to Ideas Victoria tonight, I walked by at least 3 gyms, each busier than I've ever seen them, and I generally walk by them every week at the...
9-1-1
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gunna do…
For as long as I can remember, I've been a radio scanner enthusiast. Although when I moved to Victoria, I knew they had adopted CREST which uses talk groups,...
911
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gunna do…
For as long as I can remember, I've been a radio scanner enthusiast. Although when I moved to Victoria, I knew they had adopted CREST which uses talk groups,...
cops
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gunna do…
For as long as I can remember, I've been a radio scanner enthusiast. Although when I moved to Victoria, I knew they had adopted CREST which uses talk groups,...
emergencies
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gunna do…
For as long as I can remember, I've been a radio scanner enthusiast. Although when I moved to Victoria, I knew they had adopted CREST which uses talk groups,...
emergency
Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gunna do…
For as long as I can remember, I've been a radio scanner enthusiast. Although when I moved to Victoria, I knew they had adopted CREST which uses talk groups,...
belief
Banning religious fundamentalists from health care
There seems to be a growing group of religious fundamentalists who insist that prayer is the ultimate path to healing. I find this a mind boggling belief sys...
care
Banning religious fundamentalists from health care
There seems to be a growing group of religious fundamentalists who insist that prayer is the ultimate path to healing. I find this a mind boggling belief sys...
fundamentalism
Banning religious fundamentalists from health care
There seems to be a growing group of religious fundamentalists who insist that prayer is the ultimate path to healing. I find this a mind boggling belief sys...
prayer
Banning religious fundamentalists from health care
There seems to be a growing group of religious fundamentalists who insist that prayer is the ultimate path to healing. I find this a mind boggling belief sys...
blizzard
It’s snowing!
It's fairly rare that it snows in Victoria, perhaps a bi-annual event. Right now it's really coming down here downtown, and it started last night. Around...
snow
It’s snowing!
It's fairly rare that it snows in Victoria, perhaps a bi-annual event. Right now it's really coming down here downtown, and it started last night. Around...
snowball
It’s snowing!
It's fairly rare that it snows in Victoria, perhaps a bi-annual event. Right now it's really coming down here downtown, and it started last night. Around...
snowman
It’s snowing!
It's fairly rare that it snows in Victoria, perhaps a bi-annual event. Right now it's really coming down here downtown, and it started last night. Around...
genetically modified
Do you care if your food is organic or genetically modified?
I'll start by saying that genetic modified food isn't necessarily a bad thing, although it can be. I'll leave that for another post. This post is...
GMO
Do you care if your food is organic or genetically modified?
I'll start by saying that genetic modified food isn't necessarily a bad thing, although it can be. I'll leave that for another post. This post is...
Monsanto
Do you care if your food is organic or genetically modified?
I'll start by saying that genetic modified food isn't necessarily a bad thing, although it can be. I'll leave that for another post. This post is...
PLU
Do you care if your food is organic or genetically modified?
I'll start by saying that genetic modified food isn't necessarily a bad thing, although it can be. I'll leave that for another post. This post is...
price lookup
Do you care if your food is organic or genetically modified?
I'll start by saying that genetic modified food isn't necessarily a bad thing, although it can be. I'll leave that for another post. This post is...
clique
Use social media as you want to
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
groups
Use social media as you want to
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
klout
Use social media as you want to
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
reputation
Use social media as you want to
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
fitting in
The tender conscious of the herd
One of my younger brothers started a blog and I found a quote that really resonated with me, "[It] really wasn't a necessity. It was more of an atte...
davinci
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
fibonacci
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
golden
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
golden radio
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
grid
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
rule of
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
rule of 3rds
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
spiral
Rule of thirds and the golden ratio
As the LCD light on my digital point and shoot camera has died, a replacement LCD is over $100. I'm debating if I'm better off buying a new cam...
#innovatebc
Innovation month in Victoria
I declare February as Innovation Month. If you've had a really good idea for years you've been sitting on, or just had an epiphany now, there is no better ti...
#innovationmonth
Innovation month in Victoria
I declare February as Innovation Month. If you've had a really good idea for years you've been sitting on, or just had an epiphany now, there is no better ti...
@ideawave_ca
Innovation month in Victoria
I declare February as Innovation Month. If you've had a really good idea for years you've been sitting on, or just had an epiphany now, there is no better ti...
@yyjasc
Innovation month in Victoria
I declare February as Innovation Month. If you've had a really good idea for years you've been sitting on, or just had an epiphany now, there is no better ti...
David Parfit
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
G++
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
Justin Love
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
Limbic Media
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
Manj Benning
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
Scott Amos
Atagamaton
If you've done anything in the digital interactive media circuit in Victoria, you've crossed paths with the talented David Parfit and/or Scott Amos. On Frida...
skyline
Sunsets in Victoria
We have some amazing sunsets, tonight was one of the best this year!
steeple
Sunsets in Victoria
We have some amazing sunsets, tonight was one of the best this year!
Sunset
Sunsets in Victoria
We have some amazing sunsets, tonight was one of the best this year!
dismantle
Feeling blue, at the end of an era…
After ~87 years, the Johnson street bridge in Victoria, also known as the blue bridge, is being dismantled. You can read the details on the city of Victoria ...
Amsterdam
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
awesome
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
cannabis
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
Dean Fortin
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
LEAP
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
legalization
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
marijuana
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
NEO
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
New Economic Order
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
Ross Honeywell
Welcome to the New Amsterdam
Victoria has always been a tourist city, but for the first time in a long time, that is going to hit new heights. We have a new city council, lead once again...
gems
Hidden gems in Victoria
Couchsurfing has a list of the top 50 "Best of Victoria" list. I also have a Facebook group called Victoria's Secrets to discuss these hidden gems. Are there...
secret
Hidden gems in Victoria
Couchsurfing has a list of the top 50 "Best of Victoria" list. I also have a Facebook group called Victoria's Secrets to discuss these hidden gems. Are there...
100 mile
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
@marycarmack
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
@toots11
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
farm
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
fruits
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
island
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
Janice Mansfield
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
Maryanne Carmack
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
produce
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
seasonal
What produce is in season?
Thanks to a conversation with Janice M and Maryanne C, a couple of Victoria's food experts and friends, I was pointed to a list of all of the fresh produce t...
@lacouvee
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
apps
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
Brenda Johima
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
creatively united
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
for the planet
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
Frances Litman
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
phone
Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-Art Show!
Last week-end I had the opportunity to have 3 of my photos shown at the first annual Creatively United Mobile Phone Photo-art show. The photos had to...
chipmunk
Chipmunk
While visiting my cottage this year for the first time in years, I had a chipmunk stare at me at squeak for at least 10 minutes. I managed to get a minute of...
rural
Chipmunk
While visiting my cottage this year for the first time in years, I had a chipmunk stare at me at squeak for at least 10 minutes. I managed to get a minute of...
squeak
Chipmunk
While visiting my cottage this year for the first time in years, I had a chipmunk stare at me at squeak for at least 10 minutes. I managed to get a minute of...
angel
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
creation
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
funding
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
government
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
open data
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
public
Open Data Society of British Columbia
The current premier of British Columbia has committed to supporting the concept of Open Data by creating DataBC. Never before have British Columbians had acc...
@maltman23
Profile: Mitch Altman, hacker.
I had the opportunity to meet Mitch Altman in Tokyo a few years ago, at the Tokyo hackerspace. Mitch is a rare breed; he's got world class level of smart...
hacker
Profile: Mitch Altman, hacker.
I had the opportunity to meet Mitch Altman in Tokyo a few years ago, at the Tokyo hackerspace. Mitch is a rare breed; he's got world class level of smart...
Mitch Altman
Profile: Mitch Altman, hacker.
I had the opportunity to meet Mitch Altman in Tokyo a few years ago, at the Tokyo hackerspace. Mitch is a rare breed; he's got world class level of smart...
TV-B-Gone
Profile: Mitch Altman, hacker.
I had the opportunity to meet Mitch Altman in Tokyo a few years ago, at the Tokyo hackerspace. Mitch is a rare breed; he's got world class level of smart...
Virtual Reality
Profile: Mitch Altman, hacker.
I had the opportunity to meet Mitch Altman in Tokyo a few years ago, at the Tokyo hackerspace. Mitch is a rare breed; he's got world class level of smart...
airline
Looking for cheap flights?
If you frequently travel, that likely means you also frequently try to find the best flight deals. I often use Matrix, or Hipmunk when looking for cheap flig...
deal finder
Looking for cheap flights?
If you frequently travel, that likely means you also frequently try to find the best flight deals. I often use Matrix, or Hipmunk when looking for cheap flig...
flight deals
Looking for cheap flights?
If you frequently travel, that likely means you also frequently try to find the best flight deals. I often use Matrix, or Hipmunk when looking for cheap flig...
disposable
What do you use to shave?
I've been using Gillette Sensor Excel for shaving, but I see I can get 10 disposable razors for cheaper than 5 SE blades. Obviously the cheaper option ha...
plastic
What do you use to shave?
I've been using Gillette Sensor Excel for shaving, but I see I can get 10 disposable razors for cheaper than 5 SE blades. Obviously the cheaper option ha...
razor
What do you use to shave?
I've been using Gillette Sensor Excel for shaving, but I see I can get 10 disposable razors for cheaper than 5 SE blades. Obviously the cheaper option ha...
shave
What do you use to shave?
I've been using Gillette Sensor Excel for shaving, but I see I can get 10 disposable razors for cheaper than 5 SE blades. Obviously the cheaper option ha...
shaving
What do you use to shave?
I've been using Gillette Sensor Excel for shaving, but I see I can get 10 disposable razors for cheaper than 5 SE blades. Obviously the cheaper option ha...
straight
What do you use to shave?
I've been using Gillette Sensor Excel for shaving, but I see I can get 10 disposable razors for cheaper than 5 SE blades. Obviously the cheaper option ha...
public speaking
I’m speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C.
I look forward to speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C. I'll be speaking on Ideas Meetings, what they are, where they started, where the...
speaking
I’m speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C.
I look forward to speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C. I'll be speaking on Ideas Meetings, what they are, where they started, where the...
congestion
When should we discuss the Malahat?
For about a decade, Vancouver has been considered the most livable city in the world. This year it was controversially brought from first to third, the examp...
douglas street
When should we discuss the Malahat?
For about a decade, Vancouver has been considered the most livable city in the world. This year it was controversially brought from first to third, the examp...
highway
When should we discuss the Malahat?
For about a decade, Vancouver has been considered the most livable city in the world. This year it was controversially brought from first to third, the examp...
malahat
When should we discuss the Malahat?
For about a decade, Vancouver has been considered the most livable city in the world. This year it was controversially brought from first to third, the examp...
traffic
When should we discuss the Malahat?
For about a decade, Vancouver has been considered the most livable city in the world. This year it was controversially brought from first to third, the examp...
2012
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
closure
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
forced
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
Fringe Festival
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
issue
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
Metro Studio
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
occupancy
Who’s responsible for the Metro studio closure last night?
The buzz for the last ~18 hours is what forced the Metro studio closure from the city last night? Just announced from the City of Victoria, the Mayor, and se...
crack
Tilting my head until my neck cracks
I've noticed several friends and family members who regularly tilt their heads until their neck "cracks". I figure when they do it so often, th...
muscles
Tilting my head until my neck cracks
I've noticed several friends and family members who regularly tilt their heads until their neck "cracks". I figure when they do it so often, th...
neck
Tilting my head until my neck cracks
I've noticed several friends and family members who regularly tilt their heads until their neck "cracks". I figure when they do it so often, th...
DVB-T
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
electronics
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
gadgets
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
MSP430
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
RTL2832U
Hacking sub $10 gadgets
Even the most frugal of us now have the opportunity to hack, with the increase in sub $10 gadgets. I wrote a few weeks ago about the TI MSP430 for $4.30. Her...
black tie dinner
Black Tie Dinner III
Exactly one year since the last one, it's time for Black Tie Dinner III! If you've never heard about black tie dinner, click here. This time we're taking ove...
dress up
Black Tie Dinner III
Exactly one year since the last one, it's time for Black Tie Dinner III! If you've never heard about black tie dinner, click here. This time we're taking ove...
fast food
Black Tie Dinner III
Exactly one year since the last one, it's time for Black Tie Dinner III! If you've never heard about black tie dinner, click here. This time we're taking ove...
bicycle
Want something delivered right meow?
Life, like business, often comes down to the line between time and money. Next time you're feeling time constrained or especially lazy, consider Right Meow B...
delivery
Want something delivered right meow?
Life, like business, often comes down to the line between time and money. Next time you're feeling time constrained or especially lazy, consider Right Meow B...
dial-a-bottle
Want something delivered right meow?
Life, like business, often comes down to the line between time and money. Next time you're feeling time constrained or especially lazy, consider Right Meow B...
degree
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
edu
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
edx
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
massive
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
massive open online courses
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
MOOC
Free university courses
I mentioned in August 2011 that Stanford started offering free university courses online for free. It's really exciting to see this trend spreading, most not...
inspirational
looking for a place to stay for two months
Someone wants to rent my condo short-term, so I'm looking for a place to stay for two months. Priorities, in order of importance (but not required): Broadba...
lodging
looking for a place to stay for two months
Someone wants to rent my condo short-term, so I'm looking for a place to stay for two months. Priorities, in order of importance (but not required): Broadba...
rental
looking for a place to stay for two months
Someone wants to rent my condo short-term, so I'm looking for a place to stay for two months. Priorities, in order of importance (but not required): Broadba...
bacteria
Biospace, and the DIYBIO movement
Derek Jacoby and I made a TEDGlobal video, if only for a picture (3:49 in the video). This video is from the TED talk by Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace fame tal...
biospace
Biospace, and the DIYBIO movement
Derek Jacoby and I made a TEDGlobal video, if only for a picture (3:49 in the video). This video is from the TED talk by Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace fame tal...
DIYBIO
Biospace, and the DIYBIO movement
Derek Jacoby and I made a TEDGlobal video, if only for a picture (3:49 in the video). This video is from the TED talk by Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace fame tal...
genes
Biospace, and the DIYBIO movement
Derek Jacoby and I made a TEDGlobal video, if only for a picture (3:49 in the video). This video is from the TED talk by Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace fame tal...
genspace
Biospace, and the DIYBIO movement
Derek Jacoby and I made a TEDGlobal video, if only for a picture (3:49 in the video). This video is from the TED talk by Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace fame tal...
sequencing
Biospace, and the DIYBIO movement
Derek Jacoby and I made a TEDGlobal video, if only for a picture (3:49 in the video). This video is from the TED talk by Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace fame tal...
no snow
Victoria, in the middle of the winter
We don't really do snow here, they still talk about the snow in '96, where they apparently got over an inch of it. It's the middle of the winter here in Vict...
peacock
Victoria, in the middle of the winter
We don't really do snow here, they still talk about the snow in '96, where they apparently got over an inch of it. It's the middle of the winter here in Vict...
@BCTransit
The blue bridge is down
As I bicycled towards the Johnson street blue bridge in the rain this afternoon, it was up as a barge was going through. Traffic was backed up East of Swans ...
misinformation
The blue bridge is down
As I bicycled towards the Johnson street blue bridge in the rain this afternoon, it was up as a barge was going through. Traffic was backed up East of Swans ...
#bcpoli
Is your political party research for sale?
With a looming provincial election in British Columbia this May, I decided it's time to do some research. For those that follow my privacy and security blog,...
cypherpunks
Big day for bitcoins!
If you've never heard of bitcoins, they are a decentralized digital currency based on an open-source, peer-to-peer internet protocol. It was introduced by a ...
digital currency
Big day for bitcoins!
If you've never heard of bitcoins, they are a decentralized digital currency based on an open-source, peer-to-peer internet protocol. It was introduced by a ...
dolla
Big day for bitcoins!
If you've never heard of bitcoins, they are a decentralized digital currency based on an open-source, peer-to-peer internet protocol. It was introduced by a ...
dolla dolla bills
Big day for bitcoins!
If you've never heard of bitcoins, they are a decentralized digital currency based on an open-source, peer-to-peer internet protocol. It was introduced by a ...
money
Big day for bitcoins!
If you've never heard of bitcoins, they are a decentralized digital currency based on an open-source, peer-to-peer internet protocol. It was introduced by a ...
beacon hill
Beacon Hill Goat Run
Every day at 10:10a.m. and 4:10p.m. you can catch the Beacon Hill Goat Run down at the Beacon Hill Children's Farm. https://youtu.be/oNk9eHk-Lrs https://www....
children's
Beacon Hill Goat Run
Every day at 10:10a.m. and 4:10p.m. you can catch the Beacon Hill Goat Run down at the Beacon Hill Children's Farm. https://youtu.be/oNk9eHk-Lrs https://www....
petting zoo
Beacon Hill Goat Run
Every day at 10:10a.m. and 4:10p.m. you can catch the Beacon Hill Goat Run down at the Beacon Hill Children's Farm. https://youtu.be/oNk9eHk-Lrs https://www....
zoo
Beacon Hill Goat Run
Every day at 10:10a.m. and 4:10p.m. you can catch the Beacon Hill Goat Run down at the Beacon Hill Children's Farm. https://youtu.be/oNk9eHk-Lrs https://www....
agile
Thinking and succeeding as a Modern Business
I often consult one-on-one with entrepreneurs, but recently I had the opportunity to speak to a room full of leaders in non-profit and social enterprise. Di...
entrepreneurship
Thinking and succeeding as a Modern Business
I often consult one-on-one with entrepreneurs, but recently I had the opportunity to speak to a room full of leaders in non-profit and social enterprise. Di...
lean
Thinking and succeeding as a Modern Business
I often consult one-on-one with entrepreneurs, but recently I had the opportunity to speak to a room full of leaders in non-profit and social enterprise. Di...
100
100 pushups
Have you ever wondered what it would take to do 100 pushups? The folks at onehundredpushups.com have developed a 6 week program to help you achieve that goal...
one hundred
100 pushups
Have you ever wondered what it would take to do 100 pushups? The folks at onehundredpushups.com have developed a 6 week program to help you achieve that goal...
per day
100 pushups
Have you ever wondered what it would take to do 100 pushups? The folks at onehundredpushups.com have developed a 6 week program to help you achieve that goal...
physical
100 pushups
Have you ever wondered what it would take to do 100 pushups? The folks at onehundredpushups.com have developed a 6 week program to help you achieve that goal...
self improvement
100 pushups
Have you ever wondered what it would take to do 100 pushups? The folks at onehundredpushups.com have developed a 6 week program to help you achieve that goal...
simultaneously
100 pushups
Have you ever wondered what it would take to do 100 pushups? The folks at onehundredpushups.com have developed a 6 week program to help you achieve that goal...
election reform
Electoral Reform
Dear Elections BC; As we're about to head into another voting period in British Columbia, I wonder how long it will be until we see electoral reform. Since I...
Elections BC
Electoral Reform
Dear Elections BC; As we're about to head into another voting period in British Columbia, I wonder how long it will be until we see electoral reform. Since I...
Elections Canada
Electoral Reform
Dear Elections BC; As we're about to head into another voting period in British Columbia, I wonder how long it will be until we see electoral reform. Since I...
ElectionsBC
Electoral Reform
Dear Elections BC; As we're about to head into another voting period in British Columbia, I wonder how long it will be until we see electoral reform. Since I...
job jar
Job Jar is looking for alpha testers
In the software development lifecycle, the alpha stage is when you have your minimal viable product (MVP) and are ready for testing. This means things will l...
lend a hand
Job Jar is looking for alpha testers
In the software development lifecycle, the alpha stage is when you have your minimal viable product (MVP) and are ready for testing. This means things will l...
services
Job Jar is looking for alpha testers
In the software development lifecycle, the alpha stage is when you have your minimal viable product (MVP) and are ready for testing. This means things will l...
trades
Job Jar is looking for alpha testers
In the software development lifecycle, the alpha stage is when you have your minimal viable product (MVP) and are ready for testing. This means things will l...
astronomy
Centre of the Universe is quietly being closed?
It is being alleged on social media that the Astronomy interpretive centre known in Victoria at the Centre of the Universe is being closed at the centre of t...
hertzberg
Centre of the Universe is quietly being closed?
It is being alleged on social media that the Astronomy interpretive centre known in Victoria at the Centre of the Universe is being closed at the centre of t...
NRC
Centre of the Universe is quietly being closed?
It is being alleged on social media that the Astronomy interpretive centre known in Victoria at the Centre of the Universe is being closed at the centre of t...
physics
Centre of the Universe is quietly being closed?
It is being alleged on social media that the Astronomy interpretive centre known in Victoria at the Centre of the Universe is being closed at the centre of t...
#ptbo
Project - Help someone out
This post is about my latest project idea - Help someone out. Version 0.2 - Oct 24th 10:08am EST. Check back regularly, as I'll be updating this post based o...
desk
CPR Partners desk for sale
I'm selling my (Canadian Pacific Railway) CPR Partners desk. It's the nicest desk I've ever owned, I refinished it myself. It is from pre-World War I (approx...
sustsainability
Fruits and vegetables in Vancouver
I was wondering where to buy my fruits and vegetables in Vancouver, and I realize knowing where is cheaper at any given time is a problem that is still not s...
veggies
Fruits and vegetables in Vancouver
I was wondering where to buy my fruits and vegetables in Vancouver, and I realize knowing where is cheaper at any given time is a problem that is still not s...
Dragon's Den
ASC in Vancouver
UPDATE! As we're still receiving $50 entries from people wanting to be awesomites, we're moving the event to January 28th, 2015. The call for submissions is ...
ideation
ASC in Vancouver
UPDATE! As we're still receiving $50 entries from people wanting to be awesomites, we're moving the event to January 28th, 2015. The call for submissions is ...
pitch
ASC in Vancouver
UPDATE! As we're still receiving $50 entries from people wanting to be awesomites, we're moving the event to January 28th, 2015. The call for submissions is ...
taxes
Approved business tax software in Canada
I found the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) approved business tax software in Canada list, and went to each one to get their pricing. As you can see below, some ...
250
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
604
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
cheap eats
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
eats
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
urban spoon
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
yelp
Map of cheap meals in British Columbia
Enjoy my map of cheap meals in British Columbia! If you know of anywhere in British Columbia you can get a proper meal for $5 or less, please contact me and ...
apt
Ultra Modern Condo For Sale Downtown Victoria
I have a one bedroom condo for sale downtown Victoria priced at $239,999 $220,000. They say location is important in choosing real estate, this location is p...
real estate
Ultra Modern Condo For Sale Downtown Victoria
I have a one bedroom condo for sale downtown Victoria priced at $239,999 $220,000. They say location is important in choosing real estate, this location is p...
security
Dark Information Sharing
Here are a few links I mentioned regarding the Dark side of Information Sharing last night at Nik Badminton's sold out Dark Futures conference. These are pub...
cryptocurrency
Another chance to consider Bitcoin
As we have economic uncertainty in several countries around the world, you have to think where the world's elite are looking to put their money, and there's ...
33c3
An inspiring talk for hackers with depression by Mitch Altman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch-_G3KdAU
hackers
An inspiring talk for hackers with depression by Mitch Altman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch-_G3KdAU
hackspaces
An inspiring talk for hackers with depression by Mitch Altman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch-_G3KdAU
liars
Liar, Lyre: Why You Can No Longer Trust Anything You Hear
So, we've hit an interesting point in society. As of now, you can no longer trust the audio you hear from a phone call, an interview, or even a real-time con...
lying
Liar, Lyre: Why You Can No Longer Trust Anything You Hear
So, we've hit an interesting point in society. As of now, you can no longer trust the audio you hear from a phone call, an interview, or even a real-time con...
politicians lie
Liar, Lyre: Why You Can No Longer Trust Anything You Hear
So, we've hit an interesting point in society. As of now, you can no longer trust the audio you hear from a phone call, an interview, or even a real-time con...
trust
Liar, Lyre: Why You Can No Longer Trust Anything You Hear
So, we've hit an interesting point in society. As of now, you can no longer trust the audio you hear from a phone call, an interview, or even a real-time con...
disrupt
Someone should make a bot & plugin that…
Someone should make a bot & plugin that auto clicks every ad seen on every website, while dynamically adjusting User-Agent strings etc. How hard could we...
I managed to delete +100 emails tonight just…
I managed to delete +100 emails tonight just by scrolling down to year old emails. What's your best tip for heading to Inbox 0? From minimal research, it see...
inbox 0
I managed to delete +100 emails tonight just…
I managed to delete +100 emails tonight just by scrolling down to year old emails. What's your best tip for heading to Inbox 0? From minimal research, it see...
optimization
I managed to delete +100 emails tonight just…
I managed to delete +100 emails tonight just by scrolling down to year old emails. What's your best tip for heading to Inbox 0? From minimal research, it see...
AML
How to acquire Bitcoin/cryptocurrencies, and understand KYC and AML
Two things that we all should know are Know Your Customer (KYC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Let's start with KYC. This is the term government regulators us...
KYC
How to acquire Bitcoin/cryptocurrencies, and understand KYC and AML
Two things that we all should know are Know Your Customer (KYC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Let's start with KYC. This is the term government regulators us...
XBT
How to acquire Bitcoin/cryptocurrencies, and understand KYC and AML
Two things that we all should know are Know Your Customer (KYC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Let's start with KYC. This is the term government regulators us...
trading pairs
Trading Pairs
UPDATED April 2019 to replace quadrigacx with coinsquare in the example. As I touched on in the last article, a trading pair is what you want to trade to and...
anti money laundering
New Canadian rules around AML/ATF and offering of tokens
It's a big week for Canadians whom work in cryptocurrency. First, the Department of Finance released an impact analysis statement around the Proceeds of Crim...
anti terrorist financing
New Canadian rules around AML/ATF and offering of tokens
It's a big week for Canadians whom work in cryptocurrency. First, the Department of Finance released an impact analysis statement around the Proceeds of Crim...
security token
New Canadian rules around AML/ATF and offering of tokens
It's a big week for Canadians whom work in cryptocurrency. First, the Department of Finance released an impact analysis statement around the Proceeds of Crim...
utility token
New Canadian rules around AML/ATF and offering of tokens
It's a big week for Canadians whom work in cryptocurrency. First, the Department of Finance released an impact analysis statement around the Proceeds of Crim...
#hiring
What’s your best advice for someone about to…
What's your best advice for someone about to go on a hiring spree? (no recruiters mentioning their firms please -- I don't intend on using recruiters current...
#HR
What’s your best advice for someone about to…
What's your best advice for someone about to go on a hiring spree? (no recruiters mentioning their firms please -- I don't intend on using recruiters current...
#jobs
What’s your best advice for someone about to…
What's your best advice for someone about to go on a hiring spree? (no recruiters mentioning their firms please -- I don't intend on using recruiters current...
buddhism
Finding Purpose
Yesterday I had the pleasure of catching up with my friend Kerry, a Tibetan Buddhist Nun. This was an impromptu video where I pressed record, asked for a one...
finding purpose
Finding Purpose
Yesterday I had the pleasure of catching up with my friend Kerry, a Tibetan Buddhist Nun. This was an impromptu video where I pressed record, asked for a one...
purpose
Finding Purpose
Yesterday I had the pleasure of catching up with my friend Kerry, a Tibetan Buddhist Nun. This was an impromptu video where I pressed record, asked for a one...
altruism
What are you doing to support your community and those in need?
I think all of life is competing against your past self, and I don't recommend ever comparing yourself to someone else, but it's hard not to reflect on one's...
selflessness
What are you doing to support your community and those in need?
I think all of life is competing against your past self, and I don't recommend ever comparing yourself to someone else, but it's hard not to reflect on one's...
#stopoverdose
Carfentanil found in Vancouver region
Here in Vancouver, specifically in the downtown eastside (DTES), on average two people are dying from an overdose per day, because of fentanyl. Fentanyl is r...
carfentanil
Carfentanil found in Vancouver region
Here in Vancouver, specifically in the downtown eastside (DTES), on average two people are dying from an overdose per day, because of fentanyl. Fentanyl is r...
fentanyl
Carfentanil found in Vancouver region
Here in Vancouver, specifically in the downtown eastside (DTES), on average two people are dying from an overdose per day, because of fentanyl. Fentanyl is r...
heroin
Carfentanil found in Vancouver region
Here in Vancouver, specifically in the downtown eastside (DTES), on average two people are dying from an overdose per day, because of fentanyl. Fentanyl is r...
opiod
Carfentanil found in Vancouver region
Here in Vancouver, specifically in the downtown eastside (DTES), on average two people are dying from an overdose per day, because of fentanyl. Fentanyl is r...
nature
Bc Big Tree Map
I had the chance to attend Creative Mornings/Vancouver chapter this morning, where Amanda Lewis spoke on the topic of Biophilia, specifically about her pursu...
oldgrowth
Bc Big Tree Map
I had the chance to attend Creative Mornings/Vancouver chapter this morning, where Amanda Lewis spoke on the topic of Biophilia, specifically about her pursu...
liquid_btc
2022 Bitcoin And Nft Updates
It’s been over a year since my last article, so I figure it’s time for an update. This post is an intended provide a professional update for those interested.
lightning
2022 Bitcoin And Nft Updates
It’s been over a year since my last article, so I figure it’s time for an update. This post is an intended provide a professional update for those interested.
NFT
2022 Bitcoin And Nft Updates
It’s been over a year since my last article, so I figure it’s time for an update. This post is an intended provide a professional update for those interested.
opensource
2022 Bitcoin And Nft Updates
It’s been over a year since my last article, so I figure it’s time for an update. This post is an intended provide a professional update for those interested.
identity
2022 Bitcoin And Nft Updates
It’s been over a year since my last article, so I figure it’s time for an update. This post is an intended provide a professional update for those interested.
passwords
Happy World Password Day
I’ve been asked fairly often, for decades, what I recommend for a password manager. For as long as I can remember, the quick answer is KeePass.
AI
Free Ai Tools
While often we’ve heard about artificial intelligence or AI, which is the idea of technology being used to mimic or surpass human behaviour, it relies on var...
GPT
Reconnecting With Loved Ones Ai Generated Liveliness For Comfort And Remembrance
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face in life. The void left behind can be immense, and finding ways to cope and remember can...
social
Adding Comments
December 24, 2020 | 1 minute read
In a previous life I would add comments using an open source system, and keep them inclusive and unmoderated, as I’ve always supported free speech. Unfortuna...
I’m speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C.
July 31, 2012 | less than 1 minute read
I look forward to speaking at Pecha Kucha 10 this Thursday in Victoria, B.C. I'll be speaking on Ideas Meetings, what they are, where they started, where the...
Use social media as you want to
January 19, 2012 | 1 minute read
I see a lot of unsolicited directions on how to use social media contextually; don't be negative with social media! Don't auto-DM! Give origina...
Your social network
December 09, 2011 | less than 1 minute read
As people are justifiably upset with the privacy issues around Facebook, and several friends have left that network altogether recently, I've been wondering ...
Social Innovation in British Columbia
November 25, 2011 | less than 1 minute read
I'm fortunate to have been chosen as one of the top 500 social innovators in British Columbia, and have been invited to participate in the discussion around ...
Ready to challenge yourself?
February 03, 2011 | 1 minute read
A few friends and I have been working through self imposed self-development processes. Weekly we challenge ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to learn...