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The cost of inflation
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 17:56
The cost of inflation

As a branding designer I have strong opinions about companies ‘cutting corners’ to try and save money at the cost of their brand image.
That being said when I saw that this local dollar store had …

Diversity in Metro Vancouver
Sunday, 20 Sep, 2009 – 5:10
Diversity in Metro Vancouver

It is well understood that Metro Vancouver is extremely diverse. From the varied nationality of its residents to the variety of amazing restaurants.
On the way to work the other day I took a different route …

Making the best of a bad situation
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:57
Making the best of a bad situation

It was just a matter of time until one of us blogged about Michael Jackson and his recent exit from the stage of life. Most of you will know that he was scheduled to do …

Polaris Music Prize 2009
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:54
Polaris Music Prize 2009

Listening to CBC on the way home yesterday I heard songs from Polaris Music Prize 2009 short list winners. The winning band will win $20,000 and be celebrated as the best new Canadian music artist.
See …

Y@H
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:51
Y@H

Young at Heart is by far the best documentary I have seen in a long time.
It follows the Young @ Heart Chorus, learning new songs for their upcoming show. The difference with this group is …

Assume or Presume
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:44
Assume or Presume

A little while ago my wife and I were in a restaurant. For some random reason I suddenly wondered what the difference was between ‘assume’ and ‘presume’. I asked the waitress if she knew, she …

Social Acupuncturist
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:42
Social Acupuncturist

Daniel Packard is a professional dating coach.
He won the National College Speaker of the Year in 2007, and from the video samples on the website I understand why. His style is funny, upfront, a little …

Mark Thomas Vs McDonalds
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:38
Mark Thomas Vs McDonalds

Mark Thomas is a UK comedian. He uses intelligence, research, wit and great editing resulting in a very funny and poignant message.
Watch him take on MacDonalds
Then there is just the downright silly and immature
Then there …

Honey
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:35
Honey

Design company Turner Duckworth (clients include Amazon, Coca-Cola, Virgin Atlantic and Palm) recently designed Honey Packaging for Waitrose supermarket in the UK. “Bee or honey twizzler – whatever you see, it makes you want toast …

Up
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009 – 19:31
Up

The new movie by Disney Pixar ‘UP‘ is worth writing about. Not only because it was my first ever 3D movie but the storytelling is fantastic. It deals with the subject of death, love, integrity, …