Author Archives: Alan

quattro pasta

The best pasta deal in Vancouver: Quattro

Are you ready for some pasta, Vancouver? Whether you’re carbo-loading for a big race, or because it’s cold out and you just need some warm…

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Take some time to watch the sky (amazing video)

Photographer Tony Rowell’s Epic Skies is an amazing time lapse video of skies in the southwest. Check the video below for a truly mesmerizing 4:31…

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Get a sneakpeak of the newest Mac OS – Mountain Lion

Attention Mac fans! Apple quietly released a sneak preview of their upcoming OS (operating system): Mountain Lion. Check out their slickly produced video today for…

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wine glass

App review: Had a glass brings big value on cheap wines

On the heels of Valentine’s Day, here is a great app to increase your knowledge of fine wines (at totally reasonable prices). HadAGlass is $2.99…

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valentines cake

Last minute Valentine’s Day tips!

OK – so we told you to remember that Valentine’s Day is coming, but I know that some of you didn’t listen. So here you…

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Canadian Census 2011

2011 Canadian Census data is out – see some great infographics

The data from the 2011 Canadian Census came out yesterday, and the NationalPost has released some very easily digestible infographics that capture our national growth,…

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calgary food bloggers bake sale

ATTN: Calgary, check out your local food blogger’s bakesale!

Are you ready for some cupcakes, Calgary? Casel Marché is the scene of some great work by Calgary’s food blogging community. Join them on February…

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golden plates

1 more day to vote in the Georgia Straight’s Golden Plates

It’s time to step up, Vancouverites – let your voices be heard! Vancouver’s most ubiquitous free newspaper’s annual Golden Plate awards are coming, and you…

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cardboard duvet

In case you wanted a duvet that looks like garbage…

Designers Pegga Van Neer and Erik van Lo have rolled out a shocking new duvet cover, that leaves me pretty… confused. If you want the…

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