I've taken a bit of a time out from writing recently not because I want to but because I've been tremendously busy. Today I'm in London. I've been here for the past week and if all works out will be off to Amsterdam tomorrow. The past few weeks have been hectic with traveling, studying (at least trying to), and working. I got to g […]
Of course, a couple days ago, LeBron James ditched hometown Cleveleand for the Miami Heat. With the Heat, James joins other perennial NBA All-Stars Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in forming a dynamic trio. Although LeBron head to South Beach for a shot at a ring, you have to feel for Cleveland. They gave their hearts out for LeBron the past seven years. […]
Coudln't help but chuckle to msyelf when I came across the trailer for The Social Network. The movie supposedly will be sharing the story about the founders of Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Eduardo Saverin, and Chris Hughes (couldn't find his name in the credits, but guessing he will be included). The movie is still in prod […]
Vancouver is reeling after it was pushed back in the queue for rapid-transit expansion in favor of Surrey. Metro Vancouver, the federation of 22 municipalities, has granted prioritiy status to Surrey's bid for an increase in rapid-transit options. Originally, the plan was to start work on the Broadway Corridor once the Evergreen Line was completed. H […]
The Vancouver Fringe Festival takes over Granville Island (and selected locations beyond) from September 9th to the 19th. This year's Fringe has plenty of variety and is one of the best bangs for your buck for live theatre in Vancouver. With over 600 performances of its 82 works over an 11 day run, the Fringe offers a little something for everyone: the […]
A targeted attack may be what was behind a hostage situation in the Shangri-La on Thursday night. A 21-year-old man called police from the Shangri-La on Alberni Street to report that he had been taken hostage. According to the RCMP, the man managed to flee from the suite in which he was held to a stairwell and ultimately into another suite before being re […]