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26 Jan 09:51
We Can't Just Go and Deport Bieber
PrettocraigTell me what exactly is so extraordinary:
Bieber resides in the U.S. on an O-1 visa, which is reserved for “individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry.”
His crime isn't serious enough to revoke his visa
24 Jan 22:39
The Yolkfish: A Yolk-Eating Fish from Peleg Design
by Christopher Jobson
PrettocraigJust what everyone needs...another kitchen gadget!
Created by Tel Aviv-based design firm Peleg Design, the Yolkfish is a clever kitchen tool designed like a fish that slurps up yolks as means to separate them from egg whites. The yolks can then be deposited elsewhere with a gentle squeeze. See it in action in the video. If you liked this also check out their awesome kitchen elephant, Jumbo. (via Designboom)
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24 Jan 19:59
Deep Freeze U.S.A.
PrettocraigI wonder how often that happens?
Temps were below freezing in parts of all 50 states Friday
24 Jan 11:11
This is the Biggest Crowdfunding Project Ever
Nearly 370,000 backers raise a staggering $37 million. And all for a PC game
24 Jan 11:06
12 photos that reveal why Target Canada is in big trouble
by Ashley Lutz, Business Insider
Target opened more than 100 stores in Canada last year.
But the discount chain’s expansion up north has been a bumpy one. Company executives admitted that inventory didn’t sell as quickly as they expected, which hurt profits.
Wall Street analyst Brian Sozzi at Belus Capital Advisors recently published photos of Target Canada that indicate why the business could be struggling.
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His images portray understocked shelves and disorganized displays.
Take this freezer, which is looks understocked and empty:
“Look at the dominant clearance signs on the cheap chic items Target is known for in the U.S.,” Sozzi writes.
This emptiness is also apparent in the beauty section:
And in home goods, one of the greatest triumphs of Target U.S.
“It looks as if workers are being told to push up merchandise on the shelves because the store is unsure on when new shipments will arrive,” Sozzi writes.
These empty shelves are pretty bad in the apparel section.
“Why have a display wall at all?” he asks.
Where there should be multiple rows of products, Target Canada is thinly displaying just one or two bottles of detergent at a time:
The shoe display is no better:
Meanwhile, the clearance section offers products for 90% off. ”That type of discount is alarming at a newly opened business,” Sozzi said.
Some shelves, like those in the paper towel aisle, appear empty:
And that emptiness even extends to food:
“One almost is overcome with this creepy feeling (at least we are given our close tracking of the situation) that Target will go the way of many U.S. brands that ventured into Canadian retailing…extinct,” Sozzi writes.
24 Jan 06:22
Grumpy cat and Ridiculously Photogenic Guy
by pleasingaesthetics
Grumpy cat and Ridiculously Photogenic Guy
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24 Jan 04:50
Ground breaks on $200 million Credit Suisse Exchange Tower
by Vancity Buzz
PrettocraigPretty excited about this one!
Vancouver remains the strongest office market in North America, as demand for quality office space outpaces supply. Today, in a joint news conference with Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Credit Suisse – one of the top […]
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23 Jan 23:17
The Angry Torts, Italian dish created by a local restaurant
by Vancity Buzz
Staff, the owner and culinary creator, Raffaele Aiello at Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & bar have been diagnosed with Tort fever. They’ve suddenly started slamming dishes and heating up the kitchen […]
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23 Jan 17:24
China Doubles Its Aircraft-Carrier Fleet
PrettocraigI had no idea...that aircraft carriers were so rare. China has 1 and is building another, while the US has 10 and is building 2 more.
It's only going from one to two, but the Chinese navy is on the march
22 Jan 22:32
John Tortorella Craigslist job search posting
by Vancity Buzz
After being suspended without pay for a couple weeks, it seems like John Tortorella is job hunting! This gem was posted on Craigslist on Tuesday. The post, which is now flagged […]
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22 Jan 22:18
Designer Bicycles from Martone Cycling Co.
by Caroline Williamson
Designer Lorenzo Martone began a lifelong obsession with bicycles when he received his very first one at Christmas in 1985. Thanks to Santa, that day was permanently etched into his brain and so was the love of his first bike he called “Fina” (Portuguese for skinny). 28 years later, Martone Cycling Co. was born as a fashion and design driven bike company with city bikes that make a bold statement.
The first collection has been released, each with a signature red chain and basket – one style, available in a men’s or women’s frame, and each comes in five colors: red, gold, white, silver, and black.
The bike isn’t all about looks, though. Each bike is powered by their innovate duomatic gear system which adjusts automatically and changes gears based on the speed you’re cruising at.
PadHome launched the new brand in London at Home this month.
22 Jan 19:38
Clubbing as Described to Investors
PrettocraigFrom the Prospectus of an IPO for a Club:
“Clubbing is a popular night time activity which has evolved from discotheques of the 1970s into a modern form of social gathering with lively music, elaborate lighting and a dance floor, supplemented by both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,” is the prospectus’ hilariously wooden intro.
WSJ gleefully continues quoting from the document: “The aura and atmosphere of the modern clubbing scene is filled with images of people moving in unison to the beat of synthesized remixed dance and electronic music spun out [sic] by a DJ perched upon an elevated stage.”
Most of Magnum’s revenues, the club says, come from selling drinks, “generally known as alcoholic beverages served by glass and prepared by bartenders mixing different alcohol and ingredients.”
It sounds hilarious and ridiculous
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22 Jan 19:09
Sochi Olympics Have a Mountain of Tickets to Sell
PrettocraigMore bad news...Sochi has 1.1 million total tickets and approximately 300,000 tickets left to sell.
Listings of Olympics tickets on fan-to-fan sites have soared in recent weeks, Businessweek reports. ”Availability is far greater than demand,”
300,000 seats are unsold with 3 weeks to go
22 Jan 09:19
Palin to Obama: No More 'Race Card'
PrettocraigPalin to Obama:
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mr. President, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and all who commit to ending any racial divide, no more playing the race card.
Message sent in Facebook post
21 Jan 21:18
Top 10 William Shatner Moments Through Time
by PuSh Festival
PrettocraigI didn't watch any, but thought I would share given the McGill connection.
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival presents L.A. Party / An Evening with William Shatner Asterisk, a double-bill evening by acclaimed New York theatre artist Phil Soltonoff, from January 21-25 at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
In An Evening with William Shatner Asterisk sound and video clips of Captain James T. Kirk of the original Star Trek series are stitched together to create a meticulously catalogued montage. Like an oracle, the young Shatner beams from the screen to ‘speak’ about art, science and the human condition of the future. This theatre conceived for a post-human world. (Shatner’s likeness and images were used with the blessings of the big man himself.)
So, to get us all in the mood for an evening featuring our favourite Canadian acting icon, here’s a compilation of our 10 favourite on-screen William Shatner moments through the times.
1. Handsome Shatner sees a plane gremlin, loses his mind.
2. Official “Ponder the Mystery” music video. It’s a mystery, indeed.
3. Is there anything this man won’t flog for money? ‘Cause insurance and deep fried turkey aren’t on that list.
4. Neither are frozen vegetables.
5. This 1978 gem. Shatner broods for the screen and ‘sings’ Rocket Man.
6. NFB + Shatner + national anthem + Governor General Awards = Zenith of Canadian zeitgeist.
7. Why does this man not have an acting school named after him yet? We propose Shat’s School in Subtlety.
8. Star Trek Season 4, Episode 12: Kirk and Spock Holiday in Hawaii.
9. Glorious, for so many mockable reasons.
10. Finally, someone please explain why we’re turned on by this? (Also, there is literally a gong in this show.)
See Shatner’s likeness in all its kookiness in An Evening with William Shatner Asterisk (double billed with L.A. Party) by Phil Soltonoff at the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Better than lining up at Comic Con.
21 Jan 19:49
Flex Shelf: A Transforming Shelf From Story Store
by Nanette Wong
These days, we’re all about customization, and Flex Shelf, designed by Story Store, gives you exactly that. Not only does it provide storage for your books, you can even turn the shelves into words or little drawings – whatever your heart desires!
It’s made up of modules that are different lengths that can be put in any combination. The modules also come in different colors (9 total) to fit your mood.
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21 Jan 17:38
The Mighty Booth!
by Jason Statler
Do you say an internal “Yessss!” when your server takes you to a booth and not a table? Then you know what we’re talking about. The Mighty Booth is a weekly celebration of everything we love about the semi-closed-in compartments in our favourite haunts. What’s your favourite one in Vancouver?
We’re kicking this off with one of the most sensuous nooks around. Pourhouse features dark antique wood, red velvet, brick, leather and warm incandescent lighting in their coveted corner booth.
www.pourhousevancouver.com 162 Water Street, Gastown, Vancouver
21 Jan 10:33
Oxfam: 85 richest people on earth have as much money as half the world’s population
by Pamela Heaven
PrettocraigWhile I am all for pure capitalism...this can't be good.
As the rich and powerful gather in Davos, Switzerland this week, a new report reveals that the 85 richest people on the globe have as much money as half the world’s population.
The tiny elite of multibillionaires, who could fit into a single train carriage, have accumulated fortunes (a total of $1.7-trillion) equal to the wealth of the world’s poorest 3.5-billion people.
Oxfam’s “Working for the Few” report, urges the World Economic Forum, which meets in Davos beginning Tuesday this week, to make a commitment “to counter the growing tide of economic inequality.”
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The report says almost half of the world’s wealth — $110-trillion — is now owned by 1% of the population. That’s 65 times the total wealth of the poorest half of the world’s population.
“It is staggering that in the 21st Century, half of the world’s population own no more than a tiny elite whose numbers could all sit comfortably in a single train carriage,” Winnie Byanyima, Oxfam’s executive director, said in a press release.
The international charity is concerned the growing economic gap will distort government policy as the rich gain influence over policy makers. The report also includes a survey that shows there is a growing perception that laws are skewed in favour of the rich.
“The consequences include the erosion of democratic governance, the pulling apart of social cohesion and the vanishing of equal opportunities for all,” it says.
In the United States, the wealthiest 1% have captured 95% of growth since 2009, while the bottom 90% of the world’s population have become poorer, the report says. The 1% also increased their share of income in 24 out of 26 countries between 1980 and 2012.
In India, for example, the number of billionaires have increased from six to 61 in the past decade, while spending on the country’s poorest remains “remarkably low.”
In Europe, the combined wealth of the 10 richest citizens — 217-billion euros — exceeds the total cost of stimulus pumped into the eurozone’s economy between 2008 and 2010 — 200-billion euros.
Oxfam estimates that $18.5-trillion, more than the GDP of the United States, is hidden, largely untaxed, in offshore tax havens around the world.
The report also says that tax rates for the richest people have fallen in 29 of the 30 countries since the 1970s, “meaning that in many places the rich not only get more money but also pay less tax on it.”
The organization is calling on the powerful gathered at Davos to commit to a series of pledges including not using tax havens, making public all their investments and ensuring a living wage at the companies they own.
21 Jan 10:30
Show Creators Sorry For #HowIMetYourRacism
PrettocraigThis episode was terrible. I used to like it, but now its like watching a car crash. I can't stop, but I can't wait for it to be over.
Asian accents and costumes didn't sit well with viewers
21 Jan 01:26
Submit your nostalgic photos from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
by Vancity Buzz
Prettocraig@thevan2010 crew!
It’s hard to believe that it was nearly four years ago that we were all anticipating the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay in British Columbia. When the flame did […]
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21 Jan 01:17
BlackBerry Ltd wins order for 1,000 smartphones from German tech firm
by Bloomberg NewsFinancial Post Staff
Prettocraig1,000 phones = 5% Increase in shares?
BlackBerry Ltd., seeking to show that its handset business can still attract customers, said a German technology company is upgrading to its Enterprise Service 10 system and will purchase more than 1,000 phones.
Datev, a provider of software and technology services to tax advisers, auditors and lawyers, is a longtime customer and cited the security of BlackBerry devices in its decision to stick with the technology, according to a statement today. Terms of the contract weren’t disclosed.
“Our employees use their mobile devices to conduct confidential business, and require a reliable smartphone that can secure the transmission of business data,” said Wolfgang Fischer, who oversees the mobile technology group at Nuremberg- based Datev.
BlackBerry’s share of the smartphone market tumbled to less than 2% last year, spurring speculation that the company would stop selling devices and focus on software and services. Instead, Chief Executive Officer John Chen forged a partnership with Foxconn Technology Group to outsource much of the company’s production.
Chen said in an interview this month that BlackBerry would refocus on keyboard-equipped phones — the kind popular with lawyers and professionals — following weak sales of its touch- screen models.
21 Jan 01:09
Plastic Surgery App Pulled
PrettocraigBarbie-branded game about plastic surgery that was designed for nine year olds. “This unfortunate girl has so much extra weight that no diet can help her,” the game’s description reads.
Sexist kids game sparks outrage
20 Jan 21:53
Henrik Sedin’s ‘Ironman Streak’ appears to be ending at 679 games
by Ryan Biech
PrettocraigHis streak is currently the 6th longest in NHL history! How people knock the twins for not being tough is beyond me.
It appears that Henrik Sedin’s iron-man streak will be ending tomorrow night at 679 games, as his gear was left in Vancouver when the team departed for Edmonton. Henrik suffered […]
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20 Jan 19:10
The 17 coolest cars at the Detroit Auto Show
by Alex Davies, Business Insider
Prettocraigcheck out the audi..123.8 mpg. Not out until next year though
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit opens to the public on Saturday, and there’s a ton to see.
We were on hand for the press preview, and got an early look at the new sports cars, luxury rides, pickup trucks, and crazy concepts scattered throughout the Cobo Center.
For those heading to the Motor City to check out the show, we’ve picked out 17 cars you can’t miss, including Toyota’s over-the-top FT-1 concept, the new Corvette Z06, the first Cadillac ATS Coupe, and more.
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Toyota blew the doors off with the surprise reveal of the FT-1. The Japanese automaker says the concept sports car “sets the pace for future design.”
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Porsche showed off the new 911 Targa 4 and 4S, powerful sports cars that start a bit over the $100,000 mark. Bonus points for the mesmerizing way the roof opens up.
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Named for the desert, the VW Dune Beetle is made for rough riding and has a built-in ski rack. If it ever goes into production, it would be the second coming of the Baja Bug, the late 1960s Beetle modified to go off-road.
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Volvo’s Concept XC Coupé is a sleek ride that will let customers “who love gravity sports…make it back in one piece.”
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A year after revealing the new Corvette Stingray, Chevy has followed up with the Corvette Z06. Under the hood is an all-new 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that produces an outrageous 625 horsepower (at a minimum).
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The Corvette C7.R race car also made a world debut. It will start competition at the 52nd Rolex 24 at Daytona later this month.
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[Source: Motorsport.com]
If you like the WRX and horsepower, you’ll love the 2015 WRX STI. Subaru made the special version more aerodynamic and gave it a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. In good news for enthusiasts, it comes with a manual transmission only.
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The new Ford F-150 isn’t the sleekest ride in Detroit, but it’s the most important. A perennial best-seller, the upgraded pickup truck comes with an aluminum body that cuts weight and improves fuel economy. But this is no weakling — Ford promises it’s the “toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever.”
Alex Davies / Business Insider
With a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine under the hood, the latest VW Golf R will be the most powerful version ever. Expect to see it on American roads starting in the first quarter of 2015.
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Kia’s GT4 Stinger real-wheel drive concept is a far cry from the low-end models the brand is best known for. It’s turbocharged engine produces 315 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. And it’s got the coolest dashboard we’ve ever seen.
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Acura gave us our first look at the model that will replace the outgoing TL as the brand’s mid-size luxury sedan. The TLX offers a choice of a four- or six-cylinder engine, and Acura promises great fuel efficiency. We haven’t seen the inside yet, but the exterior looks good.
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Infiniti will do itself a favor if it turns the gorgeous Q50 Eau Rouge concept into a production car. With over 500 horsepower, it would give Nissan’s luxury brand a better shot at competing with big players like BMW and Mercedes.
Alex Davies / Business Insider
Lexus pulled the covers off the 2015 RC F performance coupe, a sleek rear-wheel driver with a V8 engine that generates over 450 horsepower. Our favorite bit is the huge, shiny spindle grille.
Alex Davies / Business Insider
News from BMW in Detroit was all about M, its line of higher-trim, more powerful vehicles. The M235i is an upgrade on the new 2 Series, and will go from 0 to 62 mph in just under 5 seconds.
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Cadillac showed us the 2015 ATS Coupe, a gorgeous two-door take on the sedan it introduced last year. It’s a lightweight powerhouse that will go from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.6 seconds, the luxury brand says.
Alex Davies / Business Insider
The electric Allroad Shooting Brake concept got Audi fans riled up when execs said it hints at the next-generation TT sports car.
Alex Davies / Business Insider
[Source: Jalopnik]
Nissan teased the upcoming Maxima with the simply named Sport Sedan Concept. The automaker says the car signals a new design direction, giving every-day cars a sportier look. We’ll see how much of this styling makes it into production at the New York International Auto Show in a few months.
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[Source: Motor Authority]
20 Jan 18:44
1,200 folks in the DTES served organic moose hotdogs, duck chili and venison stew by Canuck David Booth
by Bob Kronbauer
Prettocraigwhile I am not a fan of hunting this is an interesting story...
In this special edition of our HIGH FIVING CELEBRITIES series we bring you the Vancouver Canucks’ David Booth and our friend Mark Brand from Save On Meats. This past Sunday they served up moose hotdogs, duck chili and venison stew to 1,200 hungry folks in the Downtown Eastside. If that selection of food sounds strange to you, then the fact that David is an avid hunter should shed some light on it. The food served – 600 pounds of wild game meat – was hunted by David, his friend, Adam Hill (who both organize Hunting for Humanity) and other hunters in BC.
High five, dudes!
The meal was supported by A Better Life Foundation, Save On Meats, Unique Storage & Organizers and of course Mark and David, providing a high quality, organic meal (wild meat = no hormones/steroids/anything). “This was a great opportunity to share a hot, healthy meal to those in need,” said Booth. “We recognized that those in need can be forgotten once the Christmas season is over and wanted to try to help them through the cold winter months.”.
Booth serving up organic wild meat