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Urban Living RSS FeedsHow to charge 20K for a sofa - From the don't you wish you thought of that file comes the Gran Khan sofa. The sofa, designed by Francesco Binfaré and manufactured by Edra, consists of a luxuriously - read the full post with pics here: http://www.bijouliving.com/2008/10/how-to-charge-20k-for-sofa.html ...Feed Source: feeds.feedburner.com Babylon Cafe - Vancouver, BC - On a recent off-day, just before checking out a movie at the nearby Vancouver International Film Festival on Granville Street, I passed by this establishment, the Babylon Cafe. Actually, I should say that it was the amazing smells of the meat cooking on the spits that were being vented out of this small business that drew me inside like a snake charmer.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/babylon-cafe-vancouver-bc/
... Diamond Parking - I note people have had ticketing problems with Diamond Parking. I recently again had one. Some time ago I also had an interchange with them. They did not follow through. I have again written of a fresh uneccessary ticket. I await result of this latest one. A class action may be available here. I am looking for some people willing to be on board a small health and justice research group that we would be able to indicate of some unethics or injustice that from input may just work to redress those situations. Leave a message on my cell if this interests you. 778 389 4372.
... Candia Taverna - Vancouver, BC - Few ethnic cuisines have such a see-saw effect on me between love and hate as Greek food does. The reason for this revolves around the use of certain ingredients or cooking methods for which I have a strong fondness for: cheese, grilled meats and seafood, yogurt, garlic, lemon, potatoes. And on the other hand, my dislike for anything that tastes like licorice such as ouzo and fennel, and the generous use of things such as mint, grapevine leaves, olives and eggplant that turns me off from many dishes in Greek cuisine. Over the years, I also grown to enjoy lamb meat which is a popular protein, though this tends to heavily depend on the quality and how well its cooked.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/candia-taverna-vancouver-bc/
... 33 things for your cocktail party tonight - Friends are coming for cocktails tonight. Easy - right? Wrong.
33 things to have on hand:
http://www.bijouliving.com/2008/09/33-things-for-your-cocktail-party.htm
... Winter Knockout Workout - Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp - WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP ? Nov 2008 Registration Now Open
Presented by Raz Chan Fitness and Mobile Personal Training
Head into the holiday season looking fit and feeling energetic! Whether you're a new Bootcamp participant or wanting to get body-ready for a winter vacation, experience a total body workout with our Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp. Our womens? only class includes boxing and kickboxing drills, core cardio exercises to workout your abs, glutes and legs, and plenty of variety to keep each class interesting and fun. Suitable for all fitness levels. View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com.
LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE
All Bootcamps are 3x/week (12 sessions). Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates. Please select from ONE of the times/locations below - due to space limitations, we do... Food Sustainability - building awareness and does it affect your shopping/dining choices? - Here locally, I?ve recently learned of Eat BC! - that works to decrease our environmental impact, asking British Columbians to support local growers and suppliers in order to help the environment by reducing carbon footprints (due to shipping/fueling costs of food transportation). As well, I recently attended the Fourth Annual Farmade event at the University of British Columbia Farm. It was a festival/gathering to create a public forum, provide support and engage people in the discussion on the importance of the need for agricultural sustainability.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/food-sustainability-building-
... My latest homemade wallpaper.... - That bulk mailing from the WWF with the lonely-looking bear on the front of the envelope got me wondering if I could scan that image and turn it into a wallpaper for the monitor.
And here's how it looks, and if you'd like one, just click inside the image to enlarge it, and then copy it to your own file. Enjoy your day, Folks.
... "45 RPM" Screens at Vancouver International Film Festival 2008 - A New York disc jockey announces a contest to name 30 songs in 30 seconds. A trip for two to a rock and roll concert in New York City goes to the winner. By some fluke atmospheric condition, the airwaves travel 2000 miles to Goose Bay, Saskatchewan and to the ears of two youth desperate for a better life. For Parry Tender and his side kick Luke, winning the contest is their only hope of getting out of a remote northern Canadian town in 1960.
1960s period piece "45 RPM," written and directed by Saskatoon's Dave Schultz, was shot in Saskatchewan by producing partners Chad Oakes and Michael Frislev of Calgary's Nomadic Pictures, and co-Producer Anand Ramayya of Saskatoon's Karma Film. The picture introduces lead actors Jordan Gavaris and Justine Banszky as Parry and Luke. They deliver an honest portrayal of a trapped youth in small town Saskatchewan with a strong supporting cast including Michael Madsen, Amanda Plummer, Kim Coates, Terry David Mulligan, August Schellenberg and M... Neverending afternoon - part I. - NEVERENDING AFTERNOON
a gigantic force transfixed me to my bed and obliterated everything that went before. i'm alone. i'm failing amidst a hopeless world, so-called human beings are yapping inanities at each other just beyond the wall and i'm terrorized by death. i had been free, me, the mindless, crazed preschooler, one neverending afternoon, i had been bored or been musing, when i was still unaware that no mercy exists in this insanity they call the world. only i can redeem. my life. the agony overshadows everything and keeps telling me to shun all that isn't me. the lust for life is supreme and wants to overthrow the agony. a formidable force pins me to the bed, a formidable weakness destroys me, you forget everything, the agony shrieks, only the lust for life fights back, to have the next moment, that would take you into the one after that. i would only have to crawl a few metres, but then it's oh so cold as well, and i'm so weak i can't stand cold for hours on end, hung... Online Dating: Men Concealing Their Gender On Dating Sites With Fake ?Women Profiles? - Following a post I made on another blog regarding dating sites such as Plentyoffish I had emails of men complaining that it was hard for men to contact women online and that was the reason why there was fake profiles?. Fake profiles? I replied. I was told that there are a lot of men pretending to be women on dating sites. Are there any women pretending to be men? Apparently not!
Why some guys out there feel the urge to change sex online? What would be their reasoning? How on earth would they imagine their ?feminine self? online? How do they build their profile? Are they looking for other men? Are they closeted? Or are they trying to uncover some of women?s secrets while they are off guards?
1. There are a lot of different reasons
I noted 4 types of reasons why men do this. On gay web sites some men pretend to be lesbian women to live their fantasy of being a ?woman with another woman?.
On heterosexual sites that type of fake profile allows you to have fri... Another helpful hint.... - If you'd like a little more Vista info then just click on the link. This is about keyboards and mice, in case those are giving you a problem.
... Kitsilano Sushi - Vancouver, BC - We settled on Kitsilano Sushi - I know, not a very inventive name but it served as a bright beacon for us as we scanned the streets for something that met our needs in terms of location and the food being served. Unknown to me, it was a very popular place for dinner, judging from the mostly full dining area as well as a line up at least five people deep who were either placing takeout orders or waiting to pick them up. There were at least four people behind the sushi counter, which you see immediately upon entering the front entrance, as well as some staff whose main role appeared to be shuffling between the kitchen and tables, but with a lower emphasis on paying attention to the immediate needs of eating customers. Either they are in need of more bodies to man the fort, or feel that service should just be about bringing things to tables and clearing empty dishes away. Friendly, personal attention is not to be expected here - think more cafeteria service.
Continued w/pics... Spice Alley Korean Restaurant and Bar - Vancouver, BC - The burgeoning part of Robson Street in downtown Vancouver that is home to several Korean restaurants makes for a challenging array of choices when explicitly looking for a Korean meal. A notable range of quality and prices can be had, and along with the Japanese izakaya-style places in the neighborhood, you have a complex scene to try and satisfy both food and alcohol cravings. But judging from the frequent busy crowds that I?ve seen over the years through the front glass, Spice Alley seems to be succeeding with its offering that combines both an authentic lineup of Korean food and drinks. Though if I were to characterize Spice Alley, it probably holds greater strengths as a bar, that serves up food that traditionally goes well within this drink-first-eat-second setting.
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... Anthony Herrera on air at World Poetry Cafe, Oct. 7th, 9:10 pm PST! Listen in! - Featured radio show guest well known actor and producer Anthony Herrera of the Poetry Theatre Project to be interviewed!
On October 7, from 9:10-9:30 pm, PST, The World Poetry Café with your hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea proudly present the well known actor and producer Anthony Herrera of the Poetry Theatre Project at www.poetrytheatre.org .
In a special an on air interview from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Anthony will be talking about his life and his one man show. He says: ?Willie Nelson gave me the idea to put my one man show -- performing poetry -- on the web). The website gives poetry to everyone to inspire, to enjoy and to learn.? *
The statement on the website says:
?Our mission is to continue the oral tradition utilizing modern technology. Poetry Theatre presents actors performing their favorite poems, a glossary of terms and a biography of the poet. Its websi... Top 5 Bags to get you out of Dodge - There comes a time when you've just got to get out of Dodge and there's no time like the present - so do it in style!
Here are my top five bags for hitting the road:
http://www.bijouliving.com/2008/10/top-5-bags-to-get-you-out-of-dodge.ht
... How to say no to pension funds and yes to art - I don't have stocks, pension funds or RRSPs. I have art. A safe, approachable and long term investment.
If you're looking for an investment I suggest heading over to -read more here
http://www.bijouliving.com/2008/09/how-to-say-no-to-pension-funds-and-ye
... A one-day comprehensive knowledge Burma, a free event - A one-day comprehensive knowledge Burma
An Educational Event for Students and Professionals
Burma Day
October 1, 2007
SFU Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings St, Vancouver
The School for International Studies and Empowering Women of Burma (EWOB) presents a one-day comprehensive lecture and information session on Burma.
Lecture | Time: 2:30-6PM | Location: 1700 Labatt Hall
There will be a lecture from Professor Michael Howard and Professor B.T. Win covering pressing topics such as the international response to the Burmese crises, Canada-Burma relations, Historical, Political and International Relations, Rhetoric, and the Practice of Action-Oriented Human Service. Questions will be welcomed.
This lecture provides students and professionals with an opportunity to examine the purposes, context, procedures, and relationships within action-oriented methodologies, such as comparative policy analysis, program evaluation, participa... Sushi Vancouver - Vancouver, BC - The name alone should tell you something about this place. Much like all the pizzerias (or ?pizza parlors? as our friends south of the border are apt to call them) that try to outdo their rivals by putting a series of letter A?s onto the beginning of their business name in an attempt to get to the front of the line when it comes to the Yellow Pages, the generically named Sushi Vancouver is just trying to get noticed. After a pair of visits, I can confirm now that unfortunately, I think it will be for all the wrong reasons.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/sushi-vancouver-vancouver-bc/
... Dunbar Pizza and Grill - Vancouver, BC - I found a great example of this recently in the Dunbar neighborhood of Vancouver. A very homey, somewhat eclectic street (but no where near the level of say Vancouver?s Main Street or Commercial Drive), that flies under the radar for most of the city?s residents, is home to several restaurants with most of them being of the casual variety. With a relatively close proximity to the University of British Columbia campus, I am sure the numerous pizza, coffee and pubs that abound, make for some convenient pickings for students on the evening prowl. Just off the corner from 16th Avenue turning onto Dunbar, I immediately spotted two pizza joints. Having no idea which one was better, I simply went with the one that was easier to park nearby and I could see someone inside of. Through this unscientific decision process, Dunbar Pizza & Grill was the selection on this night.
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... 22 Albums for your Fall dinner party - It's that time of year again and getting the mood right is your responsibility!
Here's a tried, tested and true list of my favourite 22 albums to set the dinner party mood.
http://www.bijouliving.com/2008/09/22-albums-to-play-at-fall-dinner.html
... Chambar Belgian Restaurant - Vancouver, BC - Belgium. How such a small country, with a hat tip to the French, ended up being top quality producers of some of my favorite consumables is honestly beyond me. Chocolate. Waffles. Mussels and fries (moule frite). Beer. These are not just good offerings. These fall well within the realm of comfort food for me. Of course, Belgium food is much more than frites, chocolate, and waffles. With access to fresh ingredients and the sea, and with a storied food culture, the essence of Belgian food is adaptability delivered in a clear, unpretentious style. Food for the gourmet, and the gourmand. This approach to food is at the core of the menu offered at Chambar.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/chambar-belgian-restaurant-va
... Nannies on Call - Nannies on Call is Western Canada?s premier childcare agency serving Calgary, Vancouver and Whistler. We have been offering exceptional on call, temporary, part-time and full-time nanny services since 2001. You can put your mind at ease knowing that all of our nannies have been carefully screened ? we ensure that our nannies are highly experienced, educated women with a passion for childcare.
Whether you require last minute, long-term help, or simply a night on the town, Nannies on Call will help you find the perfect solution for your family. Our nannies are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to care for your children. Simply contact us to let us know your needs!
Nanny Requirements (ALL Applicants):
1. MUST be legal to work in Canada
2. Have Valid First Aid/CPR (may be obtained after interview)
3. Have a minimum of two years childcare experience
4. Provide two childcare/teaching reference letters
5. Provide two childcare/teaching rela... Tenhachi Japanese Restaurant - Vancouver, BC - Since opening their doors back on June 1st, 2007, Tenhachi has slowly built a loyal following, especially among the ex-pat Japanese community living in the city. By offering an authentic taste of home, it is a welcomed reprieve for those living abroad by allowing them to get genuine meals to cure those cases of homesickness that arise. And for local Vancouverites, Tenhachi offers a glimpse into another realm of home cooking, Japanese style.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/09/24/tenhachi-japanese-restaurant-
... Tips for decor in 620 square feet - When working with 620 square feet it can be challenging to find furniture that doesn't over power your space.
Windows, area rugs, drapes and a colour wheel (for direction) can help you define the space.
In this space I chose
Read more
http://www.bijouliving.com/2008/09/tips-for-decor-in-620-square-feet.htm
... Menya Japanese Noodle - Vancouver, BC - So I was strongly looking forward to the opening of Menya Japanese Noodle on West Broadway, near the Cambie Street intersection (the one with the dreaded, ongoing Canada Line construction), after hearing rumors that tonkotsu was their soup of choice. With the growing base of places to eat ramen building in the downtown west end, it was refreshing to see another option that was not located in the city core. Opening its doors on September 8th, I planned to wait at least a month to allow them to settle down, but a recent rainy day made me long for a nice hot bowl of tonkotsu ramen, so I broke with my intended plan.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/menya-japanese-noodle-vancouv
... David Eby: Official loser. - For full post: http://thevancouvermanifesto.blogspot.com/
But alas, Vision Vancouver failed to nominate David Eby.
Who woulda thunk it? I thought David Eby was a shoe in. Who can resist that freakishly tall man with a soft-spot for housing social justice?
I certainly can't, especially when he offers to come to my house to talk himself up. No, that was not meant to sound condescending at all. I really was pushing for David.
I don't get it. What happened? To my knowledge, the only thing that David Eby could have done wrong is run a strong slate for housing and homeless issues. *gasp* may I maybe infer that Vision Vancouver's membership is too moderate to push a candidate like Eby through?
Now dare I ask Mr. Eby to run with COPE?
No, Dave really does lose face if he attempts to put together his fallen [short lived] political career.
Go... Pojang Macha - Vancouver, BC - Like a phoenix rising out of the ashes, Pojang Macha emerged from site of what I had assumed was simply a makeover of the previous tenant - a decent Korean restaurant specializing in soondubu - that I had eaten in from time to time over the past year. Peaking inside one day during the construction lull (a sign outside said ?re-opening in September?), I saw drapes of orange plastic tarps everywhere and assumed things were underway for a flashy new setup. To my utter surprise, on a return visit this month after the doors were re-opened, I discovered that this bright drapery had not been torn down and was in fact the intended motif!
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/09/20/1077/
... 'Oldest Living Blogger's' choices: Two great programs... - The two are PC Wizard 2008, and Belarc Advisor. Read more here about them.
And enjoy your weekend, Everyone!
... BC Vintners Have Grape Expectations - British Columbia vintners are taking more and more chances with varieties typically grown in far hotter climates.
Where obscure varieties like Chancellor and Okanagan Riesling once reigned because they were considered winter hardy, you?ll now find Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Barbera.
But they aren?t stopping there. Growers are pushing the boundaries even further with late-ripening grapes no one would ever expect to be rooted in B.C. soil. If they are a success, they promise a whole new era in British Columbia wine.
Read the whole story here: http://vineliving.blogspot.com/2008/09/taking-chance-on-grapes.html
... Bush Signs 2 Vet Benefits Bills into Law - Navy Times article reports that President Bush signed two veterans bills into law Friday, an omnibus benefits bill and a package of health-related legislation.... New Web Site Seeks Doctors for Rural Locales - The Capital Times, (WI) article tells of a slick Web site aimed at recruiting doctors to Wisconsin that is only two days old but already advertises more than 570 openings.... FCC Technology Report Clears the Path for Free Broadband Wireless Internet Access Service - Broadband Wireless Exchange article tells how the FCC's proposal for a free "lifeline" broadband service has passed the final hurdle and can now become the cornerstone of comprehensive U.S. national broadband strategy as well as a privately financed way of addressing the intractable broadband gap in the U.S. where nearly 50% of households do not have access to broadband.... Speak Your Piece: New York Times Writes About Food Without Farmers - Daily Yonder article discusses how in nearly 100 pages of articles about how food should be grown, picked, prepared, distributed, eaten even an article about restaurant tipping farmers and rural Americans in general are barely visible.... Maine Trains Family Docs to Do Basic Dentistry - Foster's Daily Democrat, (NH) article tells how Maine has come up with a way to help deal with a shortage of dentists in rural parts of the state: Family doctors are getting trained on how to pull teeth, lance abscesses and apply fluoride.... New OSU Web Site Provides Data on Oregon's Rural Communities - Media Newswire, (NY) article reports that Oregon State University has created a Web site that compiles statistics, maps and scholarly works to help people understand and shape the future of Oregon's rural communities.... As Home IVs Grow, Medicare Patients Miss Out - Wall Street Journal Blogs, (NY) article reports that a growing number of patients needing intravenous medications are getting their treatments at home, but a gap in Medicare coverage is making it harder for older and sicker patients to swap hospital stays for home care.... HRSA Awards $18.9 Million to Expand Use of Health Information Technology at Health Centers - HRSA Administrator Elizabeth M. Duke today announced almost $18.9 million in grants to health center-controlled networks and large multi-site health centers to adopt and implement Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other health information technology (HIT) innovations.... The Flight to Rural Private Schools - Daily Yonder reports that citing academic rigor and the teaching of moral standards, many rural parents are choosing private schools, even in states without voucher programs.... Survey: Nurses are Least Satisfied with Job - AHA News reports that according to a 2007 survey by Press Ganey Associates, registered nurses have the lowest job satisfaction among health care professionals, followed by technicians and other types of nurses.... RAC Contingency Fees Released - Recovery audit contractors (RAC) will earn contingency fees ranging from 9.0% to 12.5% of the payments they collect from health care providers in the permanent RAC program, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services representatives have told AHA.... HHS Issues Interim Guidance for Patient Safety Organizations - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has announced that new interim guidance that outlines how to become a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) is now available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.... U.S. Department of Labor Announces $125 Million Presidents Community-Based Job Training Grants Competition - U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao on Friday announced the fourth competition for the President's Community-Based Job Training Grants, a $125 million grant competition that will leverage the partnership among community colleges, One-Stop Career Centers, business, labor, nonprofits and faith-based organizations to help students and workers gain the relevant skills essential for long-term career success... President Signs Off on Program to Ease Physician Shortage - AHA News reports that President Bush last week signed legislation extending the Conrad J-1 program through March 6, 2009.... Small Towns Take Big Hits from Closings of Factories - Trading Markets, (CA) article discusses how outside of the urban counties where most hospitals, universities, shopping centers and service industries are located, small towns often are disproportionately dependent upon factories and mills.... Alaska Guard's Homecoming Has Its Own Problems - Anchorage Daily News (AK) reports that Alaska Army National Guard troops returning home to rural communities after year-long deployments to war zones face huge obstacles trying to receive standard veterans' health care, according to a report by Veterans for America.... Ag Loan Sector Remains Strong - Ag Weekly (ID) reports that the economic turmoil on Wall Street has not reached the country roads of south-central Idaho, where a rural economic boom has meant farmers are not having much trouble getting loans to plant crops, buy land and replace equipment.... Hope Center Gets Grants for AIDS Patients, Vets - Herald-Leader (KY) reports that The Hope Center announced two grants Thursday: One will let the center focus on identifying homeless men with HIV/AIDS, and the other will improve services to homeless veterans.... Mineral-Rich States Prosper as Others Struggle - Associated Press article via MSNBC reports that as the national economic meltdown takes its toll on local economies, some out-of-the-way states are enjoying unprecedented prosperity. Home prices in states like Wyoming, West Virginia and North Dakota continue to rise, wages are growing and unemployment is at record lows.... Medicare's Online Tools Will Help Beneficiaries with Prescription Drug and Health Plan Choices for 2009 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that beneficiaries, their caregivers, and family members can begin to review 2009 Medicare prescription drug plan and health plan information online through the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder and Medicare Options Compare at www.medicare.gov.... New State-by-State Report Finds Shortfalls in Children's Health Tied to Parents' Income and Education - Childrens health improves as their parents income and education levels rise, according to a study released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America.... MedPAC Releases Updated Medicare Payment Basics Documents - On October 7, 2008, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released updated 2008 documents for its Medicare Payment Basics series, which provide an overview of 18 Medicare payment systems.... 2008 Farm Bill Leaving Rural Development Behind - The Center for Rural Affairs' most recent Rural Brief offers an analysis of rural development spending and programs in the 2008 Farm Bill.... Groups Release Evidence-based Strategies to Fight Infection - The AHA and four other health care organizations today released a compendium of strategies to help prevent the most dangerous infections that hospitals face.... Groups Issue E-prescribing Guide for Physicians - AHA News reports that the eHealth Initiative and other groups today issued a guide to help office-based physicians transition from paper to electronic prescribing systems.... Drugs Expected to Drive Increase in Mental Health Spending - AHA News reports that annual spending for mental health and substance abuse treatment is projected to nearly double between 2003 and 2014, to $238.7 billion, according to a study published online today by Health Affairs.... U.S. Department of Labor Announces Second $47 Million YouthBuild Competition - The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) today announced the second competition for YouthBuild grants that provide disadvantaged young people with education and training, and expand the supply of affordable housing in low-income communities.... Medicare Hosts National Conference to Promote Electronic Prescribing - More than 1,400 health care professionals and industry leaders convened in Boston this week at the National E‑prescribing Conference where topics of discussion included a newly enacted federal e-prescribing incentive payment program; strategies and tools for integrating e-prescribing with current health care delivery practices; and privacy, security, and risk management implications.... HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans - Adults gain substantial health benefits from two and a half hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.... When Higher Energy Costs Tingle Urban America, They Sting Rural - Daily Yonder article discusses how for rural residents, high energy prices unleash a cascade of bad news that ripples through everyday life.... Copyright © 2008, Internet Marketing. All Rights Reserved. |