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kk+ in his element. Almost perfect. Only change: a vintage Blue...

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:50:00 -0700

kk+ in his element. Almost perfect. Only change: a vintage Blue Jays baseball cap instead (worn only when they’re on a losing streak, like they are now). via fiercekitty.files.wordpress.com

CupcakeCamp Vancouver <3’s Couch Beers!: i crashed...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:06:00 -0700

CupcakeCamp Vancouver <3’s Couch Beers!:

i crashed strutta’s #couchbeers today with a tray full of mini cupcakes. woo!

teekayvee: pinder: white ninja comics

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:31:16 -0700

teekayvee:

pinder:

white ninja comics

blownspeakers: aaronleaf: Why are there 100 empty Globe &...

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:56:48 -0700

blownspeakers:

aaronleaf:

Why are there 100 empty Globe & Mail newspaper boxes in an alley off Fraser and 27th?

translinked: Kevin Wong’s 2009 graduation project from Emily...

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:28:09 -0700

translinked:

Kevin Wong’s 2009 graduation project from Emily Carr University of Art and Design is an awesome mashup of real-life with the surreality between our ears — from video games, of course. And all neatly tied with an awesome pun.

The project consists of plywood cut-outs of characters from the popular 1978 video game Space Invaders. These sculptures unveil the invisible, uncomfortable social space that occupies the empty seats of buses and challenges the concept of privacy in public spaces.

(via Vancouver Public Space Network)

Albion Ferry For Sale...on Craigslist

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:44:43 -0700

Albion Ferry For Sale...on Craigslist:

translinked:

$1,100,000.00 CDN$ each. Is there a “OBO” implied?

Karen’s video footage of the Golden Ears Bridge opening...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:02:26 -0700

Karen’s video footage of the Golden Ears Bridge opening this past Sunday.

translinked:

June 14th was the opening of the Golden Ears Bridge crossing between Pitt Meadows and Langley. It was also the same day as the Car Free Vancouver community festivals in four neighbourhoods. I realized a couple weeks ago not only that they were happening simultaneously, but that it would be a great opportunity to witness and contrast pedestrian celebrations. Props to TransLink for organizing an enjoyable day, though I understand that there were many challenges involved that made it less entertaining for others.

High intensity, very thorough test of the Ford Fiesta.

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:18:19 -0700

High intensity, very thorough test of the Ford Fiesta.

vanmega: In Canada, we go apeshit when a new bridge...

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:38:31 -0700

vanmega:

In Canada, we go apeshit when a new bridge opens:

Party for new B.C. bridge draws 20,000, turns chaotic. “One woman went into labour, one man had a heart attack and at least a dozen others fainted”.

(via seanorr)

Ninjas in the cloud will strike down upon Vancouver in 2010.

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:56:46 -0700

Ninjas in the cloud will strike down upon Vancouver in 2010.

(via slapshot) Now how do we get one for Jarome Iginla?

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:28:19 -0700

(via slapshot)

Now how do we get one for Jarome Iginla?

If You Don't Like It, That's It -- Transit is Doomed

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:37:29 -0700

translinked:

“We know Translink’s track record: over a decade of service with the transit adoption rate holding steady at an embarrassing 13%. They want more funding for their plans which we now know are just plain ineffective and we’re being told that there is no alternative but to accept their position or give up. It’s maddening. […] I would instead suggest that we come up with Better Ideas for transit in the Lower Mainland and work to pressure our elected officials to reject the Translink plan in favour of something more effective because this kind of manipulative behaviour should never be permitted to fly.”

— Daniel Quinn, “Be Part of the Plan”

Another quote from the same article, emphasis in original:

What kills me though, and what should bother the hell out of everyone “involved” in this circus is that they entire process is framed with their own goals in mind. In other words, they’ve already made the decision and they’re telling us that we have only one option for better transportation in this city and it’s their plan. If you don’t like it, that’s it — transit is doomed.

Photo

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:44 -0700

Shanghai China 2009 -24

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:43:38 -0700

Shanghai China 2009 -24

Trailer for Pygmy by Chuck Palahniuk. (Books have trailers?)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:27:52 -0700

Trailer for Pygmy by Chuck Palahniuk. (Books have trailers?)

And hockey, American football, the moon, a torn American flag,...

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:15:53 -0700

And hockey, American football, the moon, a torn American flag, housebuilding, boxing, butterflies, and baseball.

blownspeakers:

GM’s Reinvention Commercial

“Reinvention* is the only way we can fix this”
“So here’s what the new GM is going to be…*insert ideas we should have stolen from overseas competitors years ago*”

*”reinvention” = millions (potentially billions) of dollars of your money

It's too much to ask people to shut about Japandroids already, right?

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:29:14 -0700

Just making sure.

brownpau: rabbit shadow handvia metafilter

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:20:26 -0700

brownpau:

rabbit shadow hand
via metafilter

Albion Ferry “Kulleet”: In the middle of next month...

Sun, 31 May 2009 17:55:55 -0700

Albion Ferry “Kulleet”: In the middle of next month this free ferry service across the Fraser will cease, when the new Golden ears toll bridge opens. I went out of my way to record my first and probably only crossing by this means as soon there will not the chance to do so.

blownspeakers: cameronr: No Fun City (trailer) So these girls...

Sun, 31 May 2009 17:06:41 -0700

blownspeakers:

cameronr:

No Fun City (trailer)

So these girls have been filming and interviewing myself and a few other promoter/community-organizer types (like Obama!!!) in Vancouver for this documentary they’re making. I have a brief word in here filmed at last year’s Victory Square Block Party, the annual free concert in the park I organize. I remember having a solid buzz-on during it too.