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Win a Trip for 2 to Japan!

2012-02-02T19:14:00.000-08:00

Visit http://www.ilovejapan.ca for your chance to Win a Trip for 2 to Japan from Canada!

Courtesy of Japan National Tourism Organization

Did Scott Gomez score last night?

2012-01-28T09:11:00.001-08:00

I'm a big fan of ex-Surrey Eagles, and current Montreal Canadiens player, Scott Gomez. But he is having a rough, rough year on the scoreboard: http://www.didgomezscore.com/

On the other hand, there is an argument that Gomez is a good defensive and playmaking forward.

Instructions to set up an iTunes media server

2012-01-21T08:07:00.001-08:00

How To Keep Your iTunes Library When It Won't Fit on Your Hard Drive

This is a great guide from Lifehacker on setting up an iTunes media server using a network hard drive (NAS) solution.

The 2011 Music Compilation

2012-01-15T14:38:00.001-08:00

One of my annual traditions is compiling a CD of some of the most interesting music from the past year, and sharing them with my friends.

The 2011 Compilation: A Month Away is ready. This year, there is some funk, some dance, some introspective moody stuff, some mellow tunes, and everything in between. The tracks are accessible (and clean) but you probably haven't heard on the radio, so put it on and let it play. Hopefully you'll be introduced to a couple of new songs/ artists.

Traditionally, I've burned the compilation onto a CD, but this year, I'm going all digital. Click the grey "Download this file" link to download the zip file. Wait for a few minutes (it's a large 200MB file). Open the zip file, and put the MP3 files into iTunes. If the link doesn't work, there is another download available here.

In the next couple of weeks, I'll finish a "Remixes" compilation and put together my favourite live musical performances and interviews from 2011.

All the best for you and your family in 2012, Chris

Cat GIFs

2012-01-14T07:47:00.001-08:00

Pages and pages of funny cat gifs (short videos).
http://www.catgifpage.com/

THIS is why the internet exists, my friends.

Some of 2011's Best MP3s

2012-01-09T21:29:00.001-08:00

I've been checking out a lot of the "Best of 2011 in Music" reviews over the past month.

I discovered a lot of great tracks at this website: Sunset in the Rearview Presents: Top Songs of 2011. Some favourites are Frank Ocean, the Adele remix, and Jhameel.

In one or two clicks, you can Download Best Songs of 2011 here

Why I like the Sedin Twins, and why you don’t

2012-01-07T08:14:00.001-08:00

Why I like the Sedin Twins, and why you don't

Great editorial from Yahoo!'s Puck Daddy blog explaining why the Vancouver Canucks' Daniel & Henrik Sedin deserve more respect than they get.

The next big thing in food: Herring

2011-12-15T06:54:00.001-08:00

A Starring Role for the Little Humble Herring - NYT

What used to be food for Jewish and Scandinavian grandfathers is showing up on the menus of restaurants both hip and elegant, from Osaka to New York. Finally, the pickled herring gets some respect...

From Seth's Blog : The economics of Christmas lights

2011-12-04T13:00:00.001-08:00

The economics of Christmas lights

Why bother buying them, putting them up, electrifying them and then taking them down again?

After all, the economist wonders, what's in it for you?

The very same non-economic contribution is going on online, every single day. More and more of the content we consume was made by our peers, for free. My take:

People like the way it feels to live in a community filled with decorated houses. They enjoy the drive or the walk through town, seeing the lights, and they want to be part of it, want to contribute and want to be noticed too.

Peace of mind and self-satisfaction are incredibly valuable to us, and we happily pay for them, sometimes contributing to a community in order to get them.

The internet is giving more and more people a highly-leveraged, inexpensive way to share and contribute. It doesn't cost money, it just takes guts, time and kindness.

No wonder most people don't insist on getting paid for their tweets, posts and comments.

Two asides: First, it's interesting to note that no one (zero) gets paid to put up Christmas lights, but some towns are awash in them.

and second, I think there's a parallel to the broken windows theory here. Broken Windows asserts that in cities with small acts of vandalism and unrepaired facades, crime goes up. The Christmas Light corollary might be that in towns (or online communities) where there's a higher rate of profit-free community contribution, happiness and productivity go up as well.

How to make your own feral raccoon suit

2011-11-14T16:59:00.001-08:00

How to make your own feral raccoon suit

Courtesy of Kottke

M83

2011-11-08T16:00:00.001-08:00

Dude decided to do a video of his audition to be an M83 back-up singer. Lolz ensue.

http://kottke.org/11/11/m83-vocal-audition

Incredible flocking video

2011-11-06T14:31:00.000-08:00

Here is the video (from Scotland?) of a murmuration, which is the name for a collection of starlings.

WWF Table Hockey set from 80's

2011-11-05T10:40:00.000-07:00

The greatest NHL/WWF item ever? Superstars Table Top Hockey - Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports

This is what I'd like for Christmas! It completely blows my mind.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/The-greatest-NHL-WWF-item-ever-Superstars-Table?urn=nhl-wp16682

do a barrel roll

2011-11-03T18:01:00.001-07:00

Go to the Google and search for "do a barrel roll" (no quotes). Works on the iPhone too.

Seth Godin : How to get a job with a small company

2011-10-31T07:47:00.001-07:00

How to get a job with a small company

Most advice about job seeking is oriented around big companies. The notion of a standard resume, of mass mailings, of dealing with the HR department--even the idea of interviews--is all built around the Fortune 500.

Alas, the Fortune 500 has been responsible for a net loss in jobs over the last twenty years. All the growth (and your best chance to get hired) is from companies you've probably never heard of. And when the hirer is also the owner, the rules are very different.

1. Learn to sell. Everyone has sold something, some time, even if it's just selling your mom on the need for a nap when you were three years old. A lot of people have decided that they don't want to sell, can't sell, won't sell, but those same people need to understand that they're probably not going to get a job doing anything but selling.

Small businesses always need people who can sell, because selling pays for itself. It's not an expense, it's a profit center.

2. Learn to write. Writing is a form of selling, one step removed. There's more writing in business today than ever before, and if you can become a persuasive copywriter, you're practically a salesperson, and even better, your work scales.

3. Learn to produce extraordinary video and multimedia. This is just like writing, but for people who don't like to read. Even better, be sure to mix this skill with significant tech skills. Yes, you can learn to code. The fact that you don't feel like it is one reason it's a scarce skill.

Now that you've mastered these skills (all of which take time and guts but no money), understand the next thing about small businesses--they aren't hiring to fill a slot. Unlike a big company with an org chart and pay levels, the very small business is an organism, not a grid. The owner is far more likely to bring in a freelancer or someone working on spec than she is to go run a classified help wanted ad.

And many small businesses are extremely bad at taking initiative that feels like risk. They'd rather fill orders than take a chance and go out prospecting for a person who represents a risk. And that's your opportunity.

When you show up and offer to go prospecting on spec, offer to contribute a website or a sales letter or some sales calls--with no money on the table--many small business people will take you up on it, particularly if they are cash-strapped, profit-oriented and know you by reputation. (Please don't overlook that last one).

Hint: don't merely show up and expect a yes. It's something you earn over time...

The rest is easy. Once you demonstrate that you contribute far more than you cost, now it's merely a matter of figuring out a payment schedule.

This is probably far more uncertainty and personal branding than most job seekers are comfortable with. Which is precisely why it works.

Apple and White Cheddar Scones « Leite's Culinaria

2011-10-29T09:49:00.000-07:00

Enjoying yummy, fresh scones this morning. Thanks for the recipe, Raheel!
> http://leitesculinaria.com/45846/recipes-apple-and-white-cheddar-scones.html

Mother of All Hot Wheels Tracks - Part 1

2011-10-26T07:19:00.000-07:00

YouTube video - As a kid, I used to have a Hot Wheels Track. Mine was nowhere as cool as this one!

Full 1992 USA Dream Team basketball games on YouTube

2011-10-22T09:52:00.001-07:00

Watch 92 Dream Team Games (In Full)

In 1992, it was the first year that NBA players were allowed to play in the Olympics. With one of the greatest teams assembled in any sport, and a roster of players that can be recognized just by one name (Jordan, Magic, Bird, Barkley, Ewing, Stockton and Malone, Pippen, Drexler, Robinson, Mullin and Laettner), the USA Dream Team went on to win the gold medal with an average margin of victory of 43.8 points per game.

Someone has uploaded the full video footage from every one of their Olympic games onto YouTube.

The Fierce Imagination of Haruki Murakami

2011-10-21T22:08:00.001-07:00

An article in the New York Times about Japanese author Haruki Murakami. In my opinion, he's one of the greats...

Infographics: Do's and Don'ts

2011-10-14T17:36:00.001-07:00

Infographics

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/10/14/the-dos-and-donts-of-infographic-design/

Michael Lewis - Weekend reading

2011-10-14T17:23:00.001-07:00

Some light reading for your weekend that I came across this week… California and Bust by Michael Lewis, author of The Blindside and Money Ball.

11,500 words on where Michael Lewis thinks California and the US economy are going. This article is a great example of how Lewis consistently makes big finance personal and interesting.

Chris Jones on the Return of the Winnipeg Jets - Grantland

2011-10-12T08:04:00.001-07:00

The Return of the Jets

For one night, Winnipeg was the happiest town on earth

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7084203/the-return-jets

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

James Blake - Live at ACL Fest 2011 (Full Set)

2011-09-24T00:07:00.001-07:00

We're heading to see James Blake at the Commodore on Sunday. Mellow, spooky, jazzy and electronic...

Check out this video on YouTube if you're interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Pn27thIG0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

2011-09-20T06:19:00.001-07:00

Town of Cats - A short story from my favourite writer, Haruki Murakami, in the New Yorker.

10 Things Henri Cartier-Bresson Can Teach You About Street Photography « Eric Kim Street Photography

2011-09-07T23:42:00.001-07:00

10 Things Henri Cartier-Bresson Can Teach You About Street Photography

Henri Cartier-Bresson is one of the greats of photography, and many of his shots are absolutely stunning.

Here's a list of suggestions for getting better at taking pictures by a pro, based on Cartier-Bresson's work.

http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2011/08/10-things-henri-cartier-bresson-can-teach-you-about-street-photography/

It’s not Cybarmageddon, it’s the new heyday of piracy

2011-09-06T04:39:00.000-07:00

It's not Cybarmageddon, it's the new heyday of piracy

http://www.wired.com/beyond_the_beyond/2011/09/its-not-cybarmageddon-its-the-new-heyday-of-piracy/

Rick Rypien and the crisis of faith on hockey fighting - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports

2011-08-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

I love hockey, and enjoy the excitement of a fight or an explosive body check as much as anyone. However, I'm becoming really concerned about the tragic, long term consequences of these actions to players' health and well being.
It's just a game...

RIP Rick Rypien

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Rick-Rypien-and-the-crisis-of-faith-on-hockey-fi?urn=nhl-wp10695

Dog Parkour (YouTube)

2011-08-12T22:19:00.000-07:00

Video of a dog doing parkour... incredibly. This.

New Coach for Vancouver Whitecaps FC

2011-08-11T17:43:00.000-07:00

Ambitious Whitecaps make bold move with Martin Rennie

http://www.theprovince.com/mobile/iphone/story.html?id=5230939

S&P credit rating map

2011-08-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

There is a map showing the Standard & Poor's credit rating of each country

YouTube vid of kittens DJing

2011-07-16T17:36:00.000-07:00

http://youtu.be/bTLgeqCaYMY

LOL! Cats dj'ing.

Free Slurpee Day

2011-07-10T09:54:00.001-07:00

Monday, July 11 (aka 7/11) is Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven... while quantities last. Wahoo!

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2011/07/free-slurpee-day-2011-canada-vancouver-stores-monday-july-7-2011/

Technological Superstition

2011-07-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

Futurist Kevin Kelly writes about modern superstitions that people have concerning manufactured objects, giving them magical properties.

http://www.kk.org/thetechnium/archives/2011/06/technological_s.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kklifestream+%28KK+Lifestream%29

Canada Day Coffee

2011-07-01T08:11:00.000-07:00

At Waves Coffee locations, Canadiano coffees cost a loonie for Canada Day. I'm heading out for my first one of the day now...

Everyday Posters Tumblr

2011-06-29T23:01:00.000-07:00

Posters celebrating everyday occurances
http://edped.tumblr.com/

The Tyee – A Social Media Riot Made for TV

2011-06-16T13:01:00.000-07:00

I wasn't anywhere near downtown Vancouver after the Canucks game, but I passed through the area before the game. It seemed like some people were more drunk and out of control than with the other games.
This article has the best take on the 2011 Stanley Cup Riot that I've seen so far. I'll join the host of Vancouverites and Canucks fan in condemning the destructive acts on our streets last night.

http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2011/06/16/SocialMediaRiot/

"Why Are You a Canucks Fan?" - Nucks Misconduct

2011-06-13T07:34:00.000-07:00

http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2011/6/12/2221040/why-are-you-a-canucks-fan

Cheers, Chris

The Problem in the Stanley Cup Final

2011-06-12T18:20:00.000-07:00

http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2011/06/12/on-stanley-cup-final-coverage-and-bias/

Pre Sale: 99th Grey Cup Championship - Sunday, November 27, 2011 @ 3:30 PM

2011-06-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

The BC Lions Football Club, proud host of the 99th Grey Cup Championship at BC Place on Sunday, November 27th, is very pleased to announce that tickets for Canada's largest sporting event will go on sale to the public beginning Tuesday, June 21st at 10:00 am. As a Canucks Ticket Holder, you have priority access to tickets for the 99th Grey Cup Championship. Click here for more details on this exclusive Canucks offer.

Returning to Vancouver for the first time since 2005, the 2011 Grey Cup Festival will Raise the Roof in Vancouver from Thursday, November 24th through to the 99th Grey Cup Championship game on Sunday, November 27th at the newly renovated BC Place. To learn more about the 2011 Grey Cup Festival, visit the official website at www.2011greycupfestival.ca.
DETAILS:
DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011
TIME: 3:30 PM
VENUE: BC PLACE
PRICES: CA $156.00 - CA $350.88, plus applicable facility & convenience fees

INTERNET ORDER PERIOD:
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End: FRIDAY, June 10 @ 11:59 PM
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2. When prompted, enter the following password in the designated presale section and proceed with your order: canucks
3. Select your delivery type and make your payment to complete your purchase.
4. Once your order has been processed, a confirmation number will be provided. Keep this number on file for reference.
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Brazilian band records live one-shot music video

2011-06-02T20:59:00.001-07:00

Check this catchy song from a Brazilian band, in the cinematic style of Orson Welles.

oração . a banda mais bonita da cidade

Franzen on Technology

2011-05-30T22:54:00.001-07:00

Liking Is for Cowards. Go for What Hurts.

A Jonathan Franzen essay that he wrote for a commencement speech at Kenyon College on... the ultimate goal of technology.

Canucks: History is ready for the bigger stage | CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG

2011-05-28T21:03:00.000-07:00

Awesome Canucks video. I could watch this all day long.

http://canuckshockeyblog.com/?p=6918

Video of World Ice Hockey Champs- from Darwin, Australia

2011-05-27T07:21:00.000-07:00

Video: Vegemite celebrates Australia's 'world champs' in funny ad

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Vegemite-celebrates-Australia-s-world-ch?urn=nhl-wp5807

Rogers Arena to open for Canucks road games

2011-05-25T12:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/05/25/bc-vancouver-canucks-rogers-arena.html

Abbey Road webcam

2011-05-18T06:59:00.001-07:00

Abbey Road has a webcam, you normally don't have to wait long to see someone imitating the Beatles album cover photo.

Lady Gaga to debut songs from album ‘Born This Way’ on online game ‘FarmVille’

2011-05-10T23:42:00.001-07:00

I'm not really a fan of either one, but this does make my head explode a little bit.

Canucks Round 3 Presale

2011-05-09T21:54:00.000-07:00

Too rich for my blood...
-C

As a member of the Canucks family, you have the chance to purchase tickets for Round 3 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs before the general public, subject to availability. See below for pre-sale details:

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PRE-SALE DETAILS:

INTERNET ORDER PERIOD:
Starts: Tue, May 10 @ 11:00 AM
Ends: Tue, May 10 @ 12:00 PM

YOUR PASSWORD: VX3P11

Click here for Home Game 1
Click here for Home Game 2
Click here for Home Game 3
Click here for Home Game 4

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ROUND 3 PRICING:

PRICE CATEGORY	PRICE*
Lower Bowl II	$425.00
Upper Bowl I	$350.00
Upper Bowl II	$300.00
Upper Bowl III	$250.00
Upper Bowl IV	$200.00

*Tickets are subject to a $6.00 Ticketmaster service charge per ticket.

TICKET LIMIT
Four tickets per game per account.

Canucks Round 3 Tickets on sale

2011-05-09T21:04:00.000-07:00

Canucks Round 3

Tickets on sale
Tues May 10th, 12pm

Single game tickets for all home games in Round 3 will go on saleonline or by phone at 1-855-523-6800 on Tuesday, May 10th at 12pm noon.Tickets will be available at the Rogers Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster Ticket Centers on Wednesday, May 11th based on availability. Ticket prices begin at $137.25.

Full Press Release

Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right (Revisited) Full Length

2011-05-03T08:15:00.000-07:00

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evA-R9OS-Vo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

Canucks Round Two: Pre-sale tickets

2011-04-27T07:53:00.001-07:00

To all my friends, I wish you the best if you want to buy tickets for Round 2 (and you can afford the $150 minimum price):

As a member of the Canucks family, you have the chance to purchase tickets for Round 2 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs before the general public, subject to availability. See below for pre-sale details:

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PRE-SALE DETAILS:

INTERNET ORDER PERIOD:
Starts: Wed, April 27 @ 10:30 AM
Ends: Wed, April 27 @ 12:00 PM

YOUR PASSWORD: WX2P11

Click here for Home Game 1
Click here for Home Game 2
Click here for Home Game 3
Click here for Home Game 4

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ROUND 2 PRICING:

PRICE CATEGORY	PRICE*
Lower Bowl II	$300.00
Upper Bowl I	$275.00
Upper Bowl II	$250.00
Upper Bowl III	$200.00
Upper Bowl IV	$150.00

*Tickets are subject to a $6.00 Ticketmaster service charge per ticket.

TICKET LIMIT:
Four tickets per game per account.

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TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS**:

Click on the link above based on the game(s) of your choice, and follow the instructions to select your seats.
When prompted, enter the following password in the pre-sale section and proceed with your order: WX2P11
Select your delivery type and make your payment to complete your purchase.
Once your order has been processed, a confirmation number will be provided. Keep this number on file for reference.

Please note that this pre-sale is online only and tickets cannot be purchased by phone. Tickets will be available for distribution once the Round 2 schedule is confirmed. If you have any questions regarding this playoff purchase opportunity, please call 604.899.GOAL (4625) to speak with a Canucks representative.

Limited inventory. Tickets sold on a first-come first-served basis. Price categories and seats are subject to availability. Refunds for unplayed games will be processed automatically back to the credit card used for purchase. Pre-sales for future rounds are not guaranteed and are dependent on inventory.

Five reactions to Canucks’ brutal Game 5 loss to Chicago

2011-04-22T22:40:00.001-07:00

Five reactions to Canucks' brutal Game 5 loss to Chicago

From Yahoo!'s Puck Daddy blog...

<Spoiler Alert> Vancouver is still going to win the series.

An Open Letter to Canada About the Upcoming Election

2011-04-17T08:28:00.000-07:00

It's game day, game day. Canucks gonna win on Game Day!

2011-04-15T06:25:00.001-07:00

Canucks' "Game Day" fan video

Coconuts go!

Journo gets taken for a ride by reality show P.I.

2011-04-07T08:10:00.000-07:00

"The Setup."

A ride-along with P.I. Moms. Peter Crooks, with intrigue and deception.

bit.ly/hVfU3J #longreads

I have been following this team my entire life, and never have I seen this... - Nucks Misconduct

2011-03-30T10:22:00.000-07:00

This year's Canucks are better than any other in the team's history. They've clinched first place in the Conference, and no one else in the west has even clinched a playoff spot.

http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2011/3/30/2080908/i-have-been-following-this-team-for-almost-my-entire-life-and-never

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

The Original Funky Drummer

2011-03-30T07:08:00.001-07:00

Living Legend Tries to Make a Living: NY Times

Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's "Funky Drummer," is hoping to finally get some royalties for his work. His work has been sampled by Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, and Sinead O'Connor, but hasn't received the recognition or compensation that he deserves.

Art Is What You Get Away With

2011-03-25T08:05:00.000-07:00

Answers to the question: What is art?
http://www.kk.org/thetechnium/archives/2011/03/art_is_what_you.php

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

Hockey Night in Northern Ireland

2011-03-24T13:18:00.001-07:00

Peace, Love and Hockey In Belfast

A Sports Illustrated profile of the Belfast Giants ice hockey club, including comments from ex-player Theo Fleury and current player (ex-Surrey Eagles) Colin Hemingway.

Floating soccer pitch

2011-03-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

A short video about the formation of a soccer club from Koh Panyi, a fishing town in Thailand.

http://kottke.org/11/03/floating-soccer-pitch

Invest Like A Fish | Wired Science | Wired.com

2011-03-21T17:03:00.000-07:00

According to a study, the most successful hedge fund traders on Wall Street are the ones that act in unison, like a school of fish. They coordinate information by communicating with an AVERAGE of 16 simultaneous instant messaging conversations through the work day.

http://m.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/03/invest-like-a-fish/

Keslurking

2011-03-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

Pass it to Bulis: Ryan Kesler Thinks He is Hilarious:
This latest video from Canucks.com compiles a brief history of Ryan Kesler's adventures in other players' interviews.

Grant Achatz: The Chef Who Lost His Sense Of Taste

2011-03-07T17:18:00.000-08:00

Grant Achatz is one of the best chefs in the US, with his restaurants Alinea and Next.

He talks about his incredible food and his battle with mouth cancer on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

> http://m.npr.org/news/front/134195812

I am 4 years old. Ask me anything.

2011-03-05T14:38:00.001-08:00

There's an "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit, where people can submit questions to a 4-year old boy. His dad will read the (appropriate) questions to his son, and type the son's answers. AWESOME!!!

Some of my favourite questions are:

Question: What do you think about the world?

4 year old: I think it's pretty good, but not if you're alone or scared or dead or something like that.

Question: Magnets, how do they work?

4 year old: They get paper clips to come to you.

Question: Four Axe Cops vs. one Dinosaur Soldier - who would win in a fight?
4 year old: The four axe cops, because there's 4 of the ax cops and they could all attack him at once and there's nothing he could do about it. Cause there's 4 of them.

Extreme Underwater Ice Hockey

2011-03-02T06:32:00.000-08:00

Ridiculously dangerous!

Dance Yourself Clean - LCD Soundsystem - Muppets rock out in Brighton!

2011-02-24T17:54:00.000-08:00

Feb 17 is National Sweater Day

2011-02-16T23:09:00.000-08:00

Wear your wildest sweater, and turn down the heat by 3 degrees to help fight global warming.

Today is the WWF's National Sweater Day. Province article (and Youtube promo videos). And, yes I am wearing a sweater that looks like a bar graph.

Ronaldo retires

2011-02-15T08:20:00.000-08:00

Ronaldo retired yesterday. Here is a video with 10 of his top goals.

http://kottke.org/11/02/ronaldo-retires

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

Feb 14- "Sweetheart Serenade"

2011-02-12T11:36:00.001-08:00

Sweet Heart Serenade

A unique Valentine's night event for sweet hearts of all ages! Acoustic performances by Said The Whale and (Camp Artaban's) Jasper Sloan Yip, followed by a special screening of "The Princess Bride".

Rio Theatre (on Broadway at Commercial), Vancouver, BC

Monday, February 14 Doors 7pm / Show 7:30 / Film 9pm

All Ages

$15 in advance
OR bring your sweetheart and buy 2 tickets for only $28!
$18 at the door

Best coffee comes from... Japan?

2011-02-11T17:14:00.000-08:00

From The New York Times:

FOOD: Coffee's Slow Dance

The Japanese don't rush their drip-coffee process, and the results speak for themselves.

http://nyti.ms/gA2Vw6

An Ode To Aretha Franklin

2011-02-08T21:33:00.000-08:00

A Song for Aretha by Nell Boeschenstein - The Morning News

http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/personal_essays/a_song_for_aretha.php

Super Bowl Preview (for People Who Don’t Know Football)

2011-02-05T07:40:00.001-08:00

A Super Bowl Preview for People Who Don't Know Football

Profiles of the key players in tomorrow's big game.

Mini-Vadar commercial

2011-02-03T08:07:00.000-08:00

Volkswagen Commercial: The Force

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Da 1985 Bears!: Profiles

2011-02-02T13:26:00.000-08:00

The 1985 Chicago Bears sit down to talk about their improbable 1985 NFL season.

http://www.gq.com/sports/profiles/200010/chicago-bears-1985-super-bowl?printable=true

NHL Players' Poll

2011-01-30T11:10:00.000-08:00

CBC and the NHLPA have conducted some polls on the players around the league, asking questions such as what team they would most like to play on, should fighting be abolished, and who is the most underrated player.

The Relationship Between NYTimes and Wikileaks' Julian Assange

2011-01-28T07:23:00.000-08:00

From The New York Times:

Dealing With Assange and the Secrets He Spilled

Is Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, a puppet master of the news media? He would like you to think so. But The Times's dealings with him reveal a different story.

http://nyti.ms/ewnlQj

Elmo Makes A Pregnant Woman's Day

2011-01-27T06:12:00.000-08:00

Thank you YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLS_ZnsA0fc

FT Magazine - What the financial sector can learn from a nuclear reactor

2011-01-23T16:45:00.000-08:00

FT Magazine - What we can learn from a nuclear reactor

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/cea7b256-1def-11e0-badd-00144feab49a.html#axzz1BJBXFePk

Allen Iverson: Fallen Star - Philadelphia Magazine - phillymag.com

2011-01-23T14:01:00.000-08:00

A.I. starts playing in Turkey.

http://www.phillymag.com/articles/feature_allen_iverson_fallen_star/

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

Why Does Roger Ailes Hate America?

2011-01-19T08:08:00.000-08:00

Esquire magazine does a fair and balanced interview/profile of

Fox News chief.

bit.ly/haKqJH

The 2010 Annual Music Compilation is ready

2011-01-16T15:07:00.000-08:00

I'm just finishing up my "Best of 2010" annual music compilation. As usual, you'll find a variety music that you (mostly) haven't heard before, and hopefully you'll wind up loving at least a few of the tracks.

Send me a note (email, text or Facebook), and I'll mail you a copy, provided you supply:
a. your address and
b. your CD or mp3/iPod preference.

Thanks to the people that tell me they appreciate the music. That's why I keep making these compilations every year. It also doesn't hurt to poke or befriend this note on FB.

All the best for 2011! Cheers, Chris

Ottawa Senators GM rumour

2011-01-10T08:05:00.000-08:00

There's a hockey rumour going around that Pierre McGuire could be the next Sens GM. Not only would it be hilarious from an organizational standpoint, but it would also get him off TSN for a while. Win-win. Unless you're a Sens fan

The Dubai Job Big Issues: GQ.com

2011-01-04T17:45:00.000-08:00

The Dubai Job Big Issues: GQ.com
From GQ magazine, this is the true cloak-and-dagger story of the Mossad assassination of a high-ranking member of Hamas in Dubai.

Tix for 2012 World Jr Championships in Alberta

2011-01-03T09:47:00.001-08:00

The 2012 World Jr. Hockey championships are going to be in Alberta. Register online for the ticket priority draw now for 10 games in Edmonton, 21 games in Calgary or both. The tournament runs Dec 26, 2011 to Jan 5, 2012.

I signed up for both draws, but would probably prefer the games in Edmonton. Let me know if you are interested. It's possible we could split up the ticket packages.

2010 Seattle Seahawks: Worst. Playoff. Team. Ever?

2011-01-03T09:18:00.001-08:00

New York Times: The 2010 Seattle Seahawks: Worst. Playoff. Team. Ever?

The Seahawks aren't even as good as their weak 7-9 record, by some reckonings. How do they stack up against other sports' weakest playoff teams?

SPOILER: The Canucks have the #3 ranked team on this list.

NYTimes: 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Technology

2010-12-31T08:07:00.000-08:00

10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Technology

Two hours of work on improving your technological life will pay off handsomely in both increased free time and diminished anxiety and frustration.

http://nyti.ms/glBYJz

Cracking the NYT Popularity Code

2010-12-21T17:18:00.000-08:00

How To Crack The New York Times Most-Emailed Articles List

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-12-20/how-to-crack-the-new-york-times-most-emailed-list/full/

It was easier than expected to game this watched list of top NYT articles.

Murder Music

2010-12-15T16:46:00.000-08:00

Guernica mag: Murder Music

Article on extreme anti-gay messages in Jamaica's dancehall music

http://www.guernicamag.com/features/2180/greenberg_12_1_10/

Metrodome roof collapses because of too much snow

2010-12-12T23:04:00.000-08:00

http://kottke.org/10/12/metrodome-roof-collapses-because-of-too-much-snow

And the Metrodome has/had the exact same design as BC Place. This footage is incredible!

Lonely Planet's Top 10 best value travel destinations for 2011

2010-12-12T08:22:00.001-08:00

Top 10 best value travel destinations for 2011: Lonely Planet

Where to plan a vacation for 2011 without breaking the bank.

NYTimes: Oregon's Speed-Freak Football

2010-12-07T07:19:00.000-08:00

Speed-Freak Football

Oregon has raced to the top of the rankings with a brand of football that's all about speed and a nonstop assault of offensive firepower.

http://nyti.ms/dZcCyK

BC Hydro Holiday Card

2010-12-06T10:33:00.001-08:00

BC Hydro Holiday Card

Test your maze skills and help support the BC Hydro Power Pioneers' Miracle Million Campaign. Each time you play, BC Hydro will make a donation (up to $25,000 in total) to BC Children's Hospital, helping to create a better future for children.

This year’s e-card involves a simple and enjoyable maze game where players get to share the warmth by unravelling and knitting sweaters.

Oddly enough, the game reminds me of the light cycle races from the original Tron movie…

Hockey Needs a Criminal Code

2010-12-03T17:17:00.000-08:00

http://m.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/david-shoalts/hockey-needs-a-criminal-code/article1801643/?service=mobile&page=1#article

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

Crazy bad 80s reunion videos

2010-12-03T17:16:00.000-08:00

http://kottke.org/10/12/bad-80s-reunion-videos

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)

Captain of a Cocaine Submarine

2010-12-02T16:36:00.000-08:00

True story of Columbian drug smugglers using homemade submarines

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,732292,00.html

NYTimes: A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web

2010-11-30T08:20:00.000-08:00

A Bully Finds a Pulpit on the Web

Vitaly Borker welcomes customer complaints, saying they vault his business higher in Internet search results.

http://nyti.ms/hKLDUo

How slow is the SR-71 Blackbird?

2010-11-22T17:00:00.000-08:00

The SR-71 is a Cold War era spy plane, and is the fastest plane in history. It was also a thing of engineering beauty. One of its pilots answers the rare question, “What is the slowest speed possible from the SR-71?”

Video of Sufjan Stevens performing on Jimmy Fallon

2010-11-22T07:15:00.001-08:00

Sufjan Plays Fallon

Sufjan Stevens plays "Too Much" on Jimmy Fallon's show, with some "out there" outfits and a full band with dancers, trombonists and a clarinet. Wow!

No Wizard Left Behind: The Failure of The Hogwarts Educational System

2010-11-11T09:08:00.001-08:00

No Wizard Left Behind: The Failure of The Hogwarts Educational System

Gordon Campbell resigns

2010-11-03T12:00:00.000-07:00

Gordon Campbell resigns Globe and Mail

Linkjockey - Cool Links

Win a Trip for 2 to Japan!

Did Scott Gomez score last night?

Instructions to set up an iTunes media server

The 2011 Music Compilation

Cat GIFs

Some of 2011's Best MP3s

I've been checking out a lot of the "Best of 2011 in Music" reviews over the past month.

I discovered a lot of great tracks at this website: Sunset in the Rearview Presents: Top Songs of 2011. Some favourites are Frank Ocean, the Adele remix, and Jhameel.

In one or two clicks, you can Download Best Songs of 2011 here

Why I like the Sedin Twins, and why you don’t

Why I like the Sedin Twins, and why you don't

The next big thing in food: Herring

From Seth's Blog : The economics of Christmas lights

How to make your own feral raccoon suit

M83

Incredible flocking video

WWF Table Hockey set from 80's

do a barrel roll

Seth Godin : How to get a job with a small company

How to get a job with a small company

Apple and White Cheddar Scones « Leite's Culinaria

Mother of All Hot Wheels Tracks - Part 1

Full 1992 USA Dream Team basketball games on YouTube

The Fierce Imagination of Haruki Murakami

Infographics: Do's and Don'ts

Michael Lewis - Weekend reading

Chris Jones on the Return of the Winnipeg Jets - Grantland

The Return of the Jets

For one night, Winnipeg was the happiest town on earth

James Blake - Live at ACL Fest 2011 (Full Set)

10 Things Henri Cartier-Bresson Can Teach You About Street Photography « Eric Kim Street Photography

Top 50 Contemporary Documentaries

It’s not Cybarmageddon, it’s the new heyday of piracy

Rick Rypien and the crisis of faith on hockey fighting - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Dog Parkour (YouTube)

New Coach for Vancouver Whitecaps FC

S&P credit rating map

YouTube vid of kittens DJing

Free Slurpee Day

Technological Superstition

Canada Day Coffee

Everyday Posters Tumblr

The Tyee – A Social Media Riot Made for TV

"Why Are You a Canucks Fan?" - Nucks Misconduct

The Problem in the Stanley Cup Final

Pre Sale: 99th Grey Cup Championship - Sunday, November 27, 2011 @ 3:30 PM

Brazilian band records live one-shot music video

Franzen on Technology

Canucks: History is ready for the bigger stage | CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG

Video of World Ice Hockey Champs- from Darwin, Australia

Rogers Arena to open for Canucks road games

Abbey Road webcam

Lady Gaga to debut songs from album ‘Born This Way’ on online game ‘FarmVille’

Canucks Round 3 Presale

Canucks Round 3 Tickets on sale

Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right (Revisited) Full Length

Canucks Round Two: Pre-sale tickets

Five reactions to Canucks’ brutal Game 5 loss to Chicago

An Open Letter to Canada About the Upcoming Election

It's game day, game day. Canucks gonna win on Game Day!

Journo gets taken for a ride by reality show P.I.

I have been following this team my entire life, and never have I seen this... - Nucks Misconduct

The Original Funky Drummer

Art Is What You Get Away With

Hockey Night in Northern Ireland

Floating soccer pitch

Invest Like A Fish | Wired Science | Wired.com

Keslurking

Grant Achatz: The Chef Who Lost His Sense Of Taste

I am 4 years old. Ask me anything.

Extreme Underwater Ice Hockey

Dance Yourself Clean - LCD Soundsystem - Muppets rock out in Brighton!

Feb 17 is National Sweater Day

Ronaldo retires

Feb 14- "Sweetheart Serenade"

Sweet Heart Serenade

Rio Theatre (on Broadway at Commercial), Vancouver, BC

Monday, February 14 Doors 7pm / Show 7:30 / Film 9pm

Best coffee comes from... Japan?