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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Michael Lewis goes to Greece

Beware of Greeks Bearing Bonds- Vanity Fair

Michael Lewis (the author of non-fiction The Blind Side and Moneyball) goes to Greece to find the roots of the recent Greek economic crisis... in a monastery.  

Michael Lewis is one of my favourite non-fiction writers at the moment.  I really like the way he is able to humanize and explain complex topics, such as baseball's sabermetrics, the recent stock market collapse and explaining why the left tackle is one of the NFL's top paid positions.


Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Canucks Open Practice, Sun Oct 3rd

 

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CANUCKS OPEN PRACTICE

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that tickets for the Oct 3rd Open Practice, presented by BC Hydro Power Smart, will be available beginning Fri, Sept 17th at 10am. The club will invite fans to attend an NHL practice at Rogers Arena on Sun, Oct 3rd at 2pm. Doors open to the public at 1pm.

Full Press Release

Canucks Open Practice at Rogers Arena

Fans will have the opportunity to watch Canucks players take to the ice in preparation for their Opening Night matchup vs the LA Kings. Attendees should arrive early to participate in the pre-practice concourse activities and opportunities. Check out canucks.com/openpractice for more info.

 

 

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Inside the secret world of Trader Joe's

Inside the secret world of Trader Joe's

What makes the quirky American supermarket chain appealing and successful?

Friday, September 10, 2010

Nightfire! A 3D public art installation event tonight and tomorrow at the VAG!




Vancouver Opera E-News

Nightfire! A 3D public art installation event tonight and tomorrow at the VAG!

Join other Vancouverites and witness the iconic Vancouver ArtGallery digitally transform right before your eyes in a one-of-a-kind animation-meets-public-art installation event.

Nightfire is a 3D building manipulation piece that uses the boundaries of an architecturally interesting building to tell a compelling and beautiful narrative. The Vancouver Art Gallery is the canvas. Rival Schools (a strategic design and content firm) has created a story of a fallen angel. Broken, she's found by a lone man who, with love, takes her on a  journey back to her home.  Set to the music "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot (courtesy of EMI Music Canada) audiences will be wowed as light, shadow and colour are projected on the Vancouverlandmark to create illusion and transform its appearance.

Vancouver Opera is pleased to support this event with logistical assistance.

See you there!

Friday Sept. 10th and Saturday Sept. 11th at 9:00 pm.  
Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia St / Water Fountain side

Canucks Training Camp Tickets (Penticton) - Free!

Canucks main camp tickets available Sunday

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that tickets to access the Vancouver Canucks Main Camp will be available Sunday, September 12th at 10am, and they’re free.  Training camp runs from Sept 18 to 20 in Penticton.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Vancouver Canucks Regular Season Pre-Sale


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As a Vancouver Canucks E-News member, we are pleased to offer you an exclusive pre-sale opportunity to purchase tickets to the Vancouver Canucks regular season games. Follow the instructions listed below to purchase your tickets:

Please note that the pre-sale date is Thursday, September 9th, and not today.

EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE PERIOD:
START: Thursday, September 9 @ 2pm
END: Thursday, September 9 @ 10pm
PASSWORD: WXP01Z
PRICES:  Prices range from $62.25 - $243.25 for regular games and $82.25-$297.25 for premium games (bolded).

All prices include HST but are applicable to service charges.
*Limit of 2 tickets per game, per E-News member

Sat. Oct. 9th vs Los Angeles KingsThu. Jan. 20th vs San Jose Sharks
Mon. Oct. 11th vs Florida PanthersSat. Jan. 22nd vs Calgary Flames
Sun. Oct. 17th vs Carolina HurricaneMon. Jan. 24th vs Dallas Stars
Fri. Oct. 22th vs Minnesota WildWed. Jan. 26th vs Nashville Predators
Tue. Oct. 26th vs Colorado AvalancheFri. Feb. 4th vs Chicago Blackhawks
Mon. Nov. 1st vs New Jersey DevilsMon. Feb. 7th vs Ottawa Senators
Sat. Nov. 6th vs Detroit Red WingsWed. Feb. 9th vs Anaheim Ducks
Sat. Nov. 20th vs Chicago BlackhawksSat. Feb. 12th vs Calgary Flames
Sun. Nov. 21st vs Phoenix CoyotesSat. Feb. 19th vs Dallas Stars
Wed. Nov. 24th vs Colorado AvalancheTue. Feb. 22nd vs Montreal Canadiens
Fri. Nov. 26th vs San Jose SharksThu. Feb. 24th vs St Louis Blues
Sun. Dec. 5th vs St. Louis BluesSat. Feb. 26th vs Boston Bruins
Wed. Dec. 8th vs Anaheim DucksTue. Mar. 1st vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Sat. Dec. 11th vs Tampa Bay LightningThur. Mar. 3rd vs Nashville Predators
Wed. Dec. 15th vs Columbus Blue JacketsMon. Mar. 14th vs Minnesota Wild
Sat. Dec. 18th vs Toronto Maple LeafsWed. Mar. 16th vs Colorado Avalanche
Sun. Dec. 26th vs Edmonton OilersFri. Mar. 18th vs Phoenix Coyotes
Tue. Dec. 28th vs Philadelphia FlyersThu. Mar. 31st vs Los Angeles Kings
Wed. Jan. 5th vs Calgary FlamesSat. Apr. 2nd vs Edmonton Oilers
Fri. Jan. 7th vs Edmonton OilersThu. Apr. 7th vs Minnesota Wild
Sat. Jan. 8th vs Detroit Red Wings

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TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS**:
1. Click on the link above based on the game(s) of your choice, and follow the instructions to select your seats during the EXCLUSIVE ORDER PERIOD.
2. When prompted, enter the following password in pre-sale section and proceed with your order: WXP01Z
3. Select your delivery type and make your payment to complete your purchase.
4. You may also purchase by phone starting Thursday September 9
@ 2:00pm by calling Ticketmaster at 604.280.4444.
5. Once your order has been processed, a confirmation number will be provided. Keep this number on file for reference.

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**Specific seats have been assigned to this exclusive sale during the Internet Order Period.
**This pre-sale is available THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th @ 2:00pm to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th @ 10:00pm
**Limit of 2 tickets per game, per E-News member
**Availability of seats is based on a first-come, first-served basis, and is restricted to areas defined by the promoter.
**Ticket prices, service charges, and availability of seats may be subject to change.

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This offer is not transferable, tickets may not be re-sold, and ticket availability may be limited
If you require assistance with your order please call 604.280.4444 and a Ticketmaster service representative will be available to help you.
Please note, events that are offered to E-News Members are selected by the promoter and are based on the type of event, seat availability, and timing. In order to purchase tickets to these events, you must have access to the internet and hold a major credit card. All seat locations are subject to availability and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket limits, prices, and service charges may be subject to change at any time. Events are chosen at the sole discretion of the promoter with no involvement from the Vancouver Canucks.
NOTE: This offer is a benefit of being a Vancouver Canucks E-News Member. The Vancouver Canucks take your privacy seriously. 












Tuesday, September 7, 2010

New street food vendors in Vancouver

Food-cart program reaches full steam ahead 
I just enjoyed a pulled pork sandwich from Georgia and Hornby. Thinking about a street crepe from Georgia and Granville. 

Sunday, September 5, 2010

The woman who passed her driving test on the 960th attempt

From The New York Times:
At First She Didn't Succeed, but She Tried and Tried Again (960 Times)

Cha Sa-soon, 69, has become a national symbol for perseverance in South Korea — and she can legally hit the road.

http://nyti.ms/98KnMK