Archive for 2011

Samsung Galaxy S II White Giveaway

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The holidays are coming and that means everyone’s getting into the spirit of giving. A hot item on many Christmas lists is a new smartphone so that you can network from anywhere, take amazing photos on the go, and stay connected. Samsung has offered up a great phone that does all of those things and […]

Holiday Craft Markets in Vancouver 2011

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It’s a crafter’s wonderland around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this season as craft markets open their doors and setup their tables for the busy holiday season. I managed to find a great selection of events to share including a handful of listings from GotCraft?. Photo credit: hownowdesign Christmas at Hycroft Date: Thursday, November […]

Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival 2011

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The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival takes place this weekend in the Harrison region. The schedule is filled with special events at the Kilby Historic Site, Sandpiper Golf Resort, entertainment, and of course viewing of these magnificent birds who call the area home. Photo credit: Tyler Ingram on Flickr View eagle at the aptly-named Eagle […]

HistoryPin: Places Then and Now

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HistoryPin has been developed by We Are What We Do (a non-profit company) and Google to mashup maps with historic photos from communities around the world. The map works by adding user-contributed photos to Google Maps and Street Views. You can zoom into communities and pin points for a true “the and now” view of […]

Cento Notti Yaletown

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Disclosure: Review — I was not paid to write this post nor was I expected to publish a review. Our meal was compliments of Cento Notti. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

Formerly Elixir, the restaurant space at the Opus Hotel has undergone month of changes with the 100 Days, followed by the 100 Nights pop-up bistros. The most recent incarnation is Cento Notti, another pop-up but with new decor and a menu focused on hand-made Italian specialties. Mirrors, pearls, painted busts, and candlelight give the space […]