Unfortunately I will not be in attendance tonight for the monthly Net Squared / Net Tuesday event so I won’t be able to provide a live blog. However, the subject matter is of such importance that I must share some of the details regardless. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
I’ve had my MacBook since early 2007 and although switching wasn’t easy (for someone who grew up on Microsoft… and who doesn’t do well with change) I shut down my Frankenbox PC that very day and it hasn’t been fired up since.
Today Apple announced their new 13 inch MacBook and 15 inch MacBook Pro, and aside from referring you to the official “How it’s Made” video featuring Coldplay, here’s a quick rundown of some of the new MacBook’s features:
I was never really tempted by the Air but these gems are rather captivating (mouth-watering more like it). Since John’s Powerbook is almost five years old (and I was also the only one of us to get an iPhone last year), you can bet that it’ll be at the top of his Christmas list this year. Time for me to save up.
It’s the first of three times I’ll be hitting the polls this fall and even though I didn’t receive my voter card, I called to make sure a) I’m registered b) I know where I need to go.
In case you’re looking to find out where to go, what you need to bring to vote etc. here’s some information that might help since the Elections Canada website has been getting a little overloaded.
Although there is an embargo on results coverage in the media out West (since polls will be closing in the East before we’re done over here) I assume the internet – blogs, Twitter – will host discussions tonight. Watching Global News this morning they’ve also been advertising a live blog this evening on their site, which I’ve noticed will be conducted using Cover It Live, liveblogging tool starting at 5:30pm PT.
At any rate, check the elections Canada website to make sure where you need to be and most importantly, get out there and exercise your democratic right to have a voice in shaping your country.
Update: I have now cast my vote. Since I didn’t receive my voter card I had to go to the “Voter Registration” table and show them my license (which is sufficient for ID since it has your name, photo, address). They will then assign you a station where you can go get your ballot and vote – not as scary a process as some may think although make sure you call or check the website if you have any questions or unusual circumstances.
Update: If you’re looking for results the CBC has an interactive map that is being updated every few seconds.
The CBC is also going to Twitter spikes in discussions (#canadavotes) by the hour although some of the tweets noted were longer than 130 characters hmmm. If you want to get your thoughts on Harper, Dion or others on the CBC’s live “Twitter” coverage, use hashtag #ormistonvote.
Update: The top topics on Twitter right now 1) #Canadavotes 2) #gno 3) #ormistonvote 4) #Obama 5)#redsox. You can follow along (without an account) on Summize or follow me @miss604.
Update: Quick stats – we could have 70 women elected to seats in the house, the highest number in history. On the flip side – possibly the lowest voter turnout, missing 10 million Canadians at the polls. Do you think we’ve been too busy telling Americans to vote in their election, that we forgot about our own?
Stephane Dion isn’t too happy with CTV (apparently they aired outtakes of an interview with him that didn’t make him look very good) but it’s been a pretty long night, and a tough one for him.
The map of Canada is becoming increasingly blue (which stands for the Conservative Party) and although they still have a minority government, most people I’m talking to on Twitter are not too happy about a) the outcome b) the entire election itself (thinking it was a waste of time at this point).
My 23rd blogger profile in the series features Stephen Rees – who is much more than a transit and eco-blogger. He’s someone that I would suggest everyone in the region (not just Vancouver) put on their list of regular reads.
Who are you?
I am a 59 year old divorced, semi-retired economist and planner. I used to work for Translink but I am pleased to say they got rid of me, so that has left me more time to be a blogger, photographer, swing bridge operator, cyclist, anti-freeway campaigner who sometimes gets paid to speak to people about sustainability. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
With the way last season ended, many had lost faith in the Canucks and with so many changes over the summer no one really knew what to expect when the puck dropped for 2008-2009.
There are those who wanted to sell off their season tickets as soon as they got them, and those who have been plotting the parade route downtown after the Canucks achieved the best pre-season record. As DaveO always says, there’s room on the Canucks fan bus for all. For better or for worse, this is our city’s (and our province’s) team.
There was no better example of how our region rallies for our team, and its players, than the touching tribute the Canucks organization put together for our boy, Luc Bourdon, who lost his life earlier this summer. Having also lost someone special this August, also to a motorcycle accident, it was an even more emotional evening for me – and I’m sure for many, many others.
It was only fitting that the current Canuck that was closest to our young defencemen, Alex Burrows, scored two goals in our 6-0 opening night victory against Calgary.
Luc’s legacy for young hockey players everywhere has also been commemorated at GM Place with the Wall of Dreams.
We’ll take the wins and the losses (preferably more in the “W” column though) but we’re always behind our team. The puck drops tonight at 7:00pm PST and I’m hoping that even if Calgary steps up, our city will not be quick to drop our promising team this season – I’m certain the best is only to come.
Side note: If you spot any of The Crazy Canucks posters around town, on a bus or at a Skytrain station, add your photo to the Flickr group to be in the running for a prize pack including tickets to the Open Practice. The latest photo to be added is one of me at Metrotown.
Update: We won in OT against Calgary, 5-4 and Daniel Sedin has now been named on of the NHL’s “Three Stars of the Week”.
