NYTimes: For the Dishwasher’s Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

For the Dishwasher's Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

Go easy on the detergent in dishwashers and washing machines, and
never clean your oven the day before a big family dinner.

http://s.nyt.com/u/x1b

Profile of Paul Krugman, Nobel Economist (New Yorker)

The New Yorker interviews Nobel economist and NYT columnist Paul Krugman about his career and the impact of politics on his work.  
 http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/03/01/100301fa_fact_macfarquhar

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Free 90-Day Subscription to Globe and Mail

I picked up a free newspaper yesterday, and received this offer from the Globe and Mail.

90-day complimentary subscription to the Globe & Mail

No strings attached.  Offer expires March 31, 2010.

NYTimes: Olympic Torch Visits White Rock and U.S.A.

Rules Are Bent a Little, and Olympic Torch Visits the U.S.

The Olympic torch visited my hometown (South Surrey/ White Rock), my
street in New Westminster, and for the only time in the 2010 Olympic
Torch Relay, the flame dipped into the United States. I'm catching the
spirit.

http://s.nyt.com/u/eUh

Zero Rupee Note Fights Corruption

Paying Zero for Public Services

http://blogs.worldbank.org/publicsphere/paying-zero-public-services

In India, citizens resist public corruption by paying bribes with a
zero rupee note.

Olympic Transportation site

The Travel Smart 2010 website    http://travelsmart2010.ca/

 

Travel Smart 2010 is the official transportation website for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and has crucial information on road closures, trip planning on transit, transit advisories and transportation to the Olympic venues.  The website will help you plan ahead, and relates to safety by reducing unnecessary detours and speeding (due to lateness).

 

YouTube: Vancouver City Time Lapse Video (HD)

Stunning video of the 2010 Olympic city, with waves of fog and panoramic time lapse shots. Gorgeous!

Gold Medals For Vancouver Restaurants

From The New York Times:

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK: If Meals Won Medals

Where to eat in Vancouver, British Columbia, which is among the best
food towns in the history of the Winter Games.

http://s.nyt.com/u/eDn

NYTimes is on the Ramen Bandwagon

Mmmmmm.... Ramen.

One Noodle at a Time in Tokyo

Ramen, a simple concoction of broth and noodles, has inspired passion
among Japanese and foreigners alike, and allows for a deeper
understanding of the city itself.

http://s.nyt.com/u/tZM

Cheers, Chris (via iPhone)