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Dual Protests at the US Embassy in Vancouver + notes about peace

On a rainy day in Vancouver, BC, pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protests tried to out-yell each other outside of the USA Embassy. My friend Kris Krug went down to document the event and came back rather moved by...

opinion by uncleweed | 47 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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Phones for Fearless City campaign kicks-off

NOTE: Cross-posted from Fearless City. Donate your old mobile phones to help DTES artists share stories, and tap into life, jobs & family. How can you help? Your used mobile phones - preferably with video, camera, wi-fi Cash donations (* tax deductible) or new...

created by uncleweed | 48 wks ago | updated 48 wks ago
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Hello VANOC, We're nice, local, and invite you for a coffee and a talk

I am following up on the Open Letter to VANOC from Social Media Makers with a few notes as well as an invitation to continue the conversation with VANOC over a tasty beverage. The letter has made its way around the world with Twitters, comments, blog posts, and personal...

created by uncleweed | 51 wks ago | updated 51 wks ago
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Re-cap of VANOC World Press Briefing and Olympic Resistance Network Press Con...

Following up on our Open Letter to VANOC, here's a quick re-cap of observations and experiences at the Worldwide Press Briefing and the Olympic Resistance Network press conference, November, (Thursday) 20, 2008. ...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Open Letter to VANOC Media Relations and Press Operations from Social Media M...

NOTE: Sent to VANOC {mediarelations@vancouver2010.com, pressoperations@vancouver2010.com} Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. Cross-posted at: raincitystudios.com, 2010.dailyvancouver.com, urbanvancouver.com, etc.Hello VANOC Media Relations and Press Operations,I am writing today on...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Vancouver Green Web and Mobile Companies Merge - Press Release

What happens when a happy frog and a pod of whales get together to change the world? Vancouver, Canada-based, green web companies 3rdWhale.com and happyfrog.ca announced an equity merger with plans to grow...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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green web community members can now share with Myhappyfrog

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B.C. Green Web Community Adds New Ways to Share

Vancouver-based web community start-up - happyfrog.ca - releases social networking features for green minded enthusiasts*** Sharing your eco-smarts *** In the beginning, happyfrog.ca was created to help...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Epic Social Media Campaign at Vancouver's EPIC Sustainable Living Expo

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Epic Social Media Campaign at Vancouver's EPIC Sustainable Living Expo

Kicking off Earth Day 2008, a group of eco-minded social media makers produced over 50 pieces of social media at the EPIC Sustainable Living Expo in Vancouver, BC April 18-20. The resulting multi-media coverage is...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Open Source Geeks Come Together for Drupal Camp Vancouver - May 9-10

{Cross posted in various forms at Vancouver Drupal Camp Group, Urban Vancouver and Raincity Studios - please spread the word} First there was an idea, then we chose a date (May 9-10), set up a relevant Drupal Group, now there is a location (SFU Wosk Centre and Workspace) and...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago
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Sick in the Guts - Canucks Outsider hockey podcast #62

Returning from an ill-fated Mexican vacation in time to see the Canucks' meaningless season finale versus playoff bound Calgary Flames, Dave rambles on about a horrential bout of gut sickness and hanging at a beach bar in Bucerias while the Canucks imploded.Wheelchaired and...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Social Media Round-up from the Vancouver Green Living Show

A squad of environmentally conscious bloggers, podcasters, and video-makers joined the other sustainability-minded visitors at the inaugural Vancouver Green Living show. The resulting collection provides deep...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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The Duff Man! Gold Medal Superhero Skeleton-ist Duff Gibson on the Olympic Ou...

I've replenished the Olympic Outsider podcast series with an episode called The Duff Man! - Olympic Laughs with the Superhero Skeleton-ist Duff Gibson - Olympic Outsider #8 over at 2010.dailyvancouver.com. Coming next is an interview with half-pipe snowboarding star Crispin...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago
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Flax guy excitedly sells his shelled seeds at the Wellness show at Canada Place

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Healthy Foods and Alternative Healing Abound at the Vancouver Wellness Show

Note: Cross posted in different form at happyfrog's flogblog, reposted here for general interest. Another eclectic mix of vendors and practitioners filled the vast hall at Canada Place with booths offering...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Press Release - Green Business Web Review Winner Shops Organically on Granvil...

VANCOUVER - January 23, 2008 - A Granville Island shop specializing in organic fabric fashions was a bit surprised when a photographer, a contest winner and a guy with a cheque for $500 came into her store, Organix. While hardly a lotto windfall, all that was missing from...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago
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Vancouver's Tech Women to Watch Feted at Launch Party 3

The women named on Raincity Studios' Vancouver Tech Women to Watch in 2008 are invited to a presser and photo op before Launch Party episode 3, on January 25th at 5:30 at the Lamplighter Pub on Water St., in Gastown. Maura Rodgers of Strutta rallied up this plan to...

created by uncleweed | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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