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Peer-to-Peer Lending Club Moves Closer to IPO
Online peer-to-peer lender LendingClub raised $115 million in equity and debt, giving it a valuation of $3.8 billion as it eyes an IPO. Peter Renton, co-founder of the Lenit Conference and CEO of Lend Academy, discusses on MoneyBeat. Photo: Getty Images.
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Yossarian, Yossarian, Yossarian,
Oh, How I've struggled to finish this novel. Many times I wish I would've seen that escape to Sweden. If I only had the courage to take up the little plastic blue paddle and went on my way.
"There was only one catch and that was Catch-22, which specified that a concern for one's safety in the face of dangers that were real and immediate was the process of a rational mind. Orr was crazy and could be grounded. All he had to do was ask; and as soon as he did, he would no longer be crazy and would have to fly more missions. Orr would be crazy to fly more missions and sane if he didn't, but if he was sane he had to fly them. If he flew them he was crazy and didn't have to; but if he didn't want to he was sane and had to. Yossarian was moved very deeply by the absolute simplicity of this clause of Catch-22 and let out a respectful whistle.
"That's some catch, that Catch-22," he observed.
"It's the best there is," Doc Daneeka agreed."
Catch-22 - a paradoxical situation from where a person can't escape due to contradictory rules.
This novel is filled with situations just like described above. Filled with desperate and fruitless scenes in which the author glorifies the meaningless of warfare.
Its endless bureaucracy and idiocy is beyond marvel and the only one steadfastly going about his business is the main character Yossarian.
We never learn his first name, we only learn everything else. His wants, his needs, his fears, his ultimate victory.
Set during WWII Yossarian is part of a division set in a fictional town, Pianosa, in Italy. He's there as bombardier, due to fly a certain number of missions before he can be sent home again.
In the beginning of the novel it is pretty apparent that Yossarian doesn't want to fly anymore, while his superiors are asking more and more combat missions from them. Every time he gets near the number needed to be sent home, the number goes up. Its an endless cycle in which Yossarian and the rest of the crew are stuck.
The reason why he doesn't want to be up in the air anymore is pretty simple, because he is afraid to die.
While he is coming to terms of maybe never being sent home, due the number of fly missions needed always ends up increasing, we get to know the people around him.
They're not a pretty lot and almost everyone is either screwed up or being screwed up by their superiors. It reads like a ghoulish nightmare where you can't believe thing happen the way they do.
But, if you are old enough, you know just how screwed up things can get in real life too. So, it just has that tinge of reality around it, that makes this novel easier to digest. If it hadn't had that smudge of recognition in it, this novel would've been impossible to read.
Although, I've never had any novel where I've noted down so many quotes. It's a goldmine of wonderfully constructed sentences, but I've come to learn that when the story, in which such virtuoso is being inserted, lacks in meaning, its wonder is diminished. You could compare it with finding a diamond in the sand, its almost too good to be true and you'll feel extraordinary to be the one to find that diamond. But if you're in a jewelry story, surrounded by the most beautifully cut diamonds, it doesn't have the same appeal as that one crude diamond on the beach.
It's the same with words, sentences, whole chapters. Yossarian is a crazy character and I don't think I'll find anyone like him in literature again, but I think that's a good thing. He's just a little too much for me and even though I'm pleased to have finished his novel, I don't think I'll ever read it again.
Some things in life you only want to experience once.
Still, I can't say its a 'no good' novel, because it isn't. It's one everyone just at least try to read.
Ever had that feeling when you are feeling something or seeing something and you sense that no one around really understands what is going on. In Catch-22 that feeling is multiplied by a thousand and you'll feel like no one understood you better. It's darn thing to read and it might take a while to finish, but it will be a challenge to find another novel that will make you feel that it's got it down to a T.
"He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt."And that's Catch-22 self-explained.

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A theodicy seeks to explain why there's evil in the world. It seems that it is impossible for the existence of both an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God and the existence of evil (of any degree). By evil I mean any kind of suffering or even pain. The traditional justifications of evil in a world with God has been the story of Original Sin in the Bible, the Free Will justifications seen in philosophical and theological debates, the justification from Ignorance and the argument of spiritual or character development. However, there seems to be one theodicy that is even more plausible, at least to me. What if God really is what he purportedly is but that a being of omnipotent and omnibenevolent nature would entail His hating and willing the suffering of evil beings. That making evil beings and making them suffer is an inherent good and moreover, an absolute good. Perhaps we are all evil beings designed by God to be evil and also doomed to suffer his (righteous) wrath. So God has created evil beings just so that punishing them, an inherent good, will be possible. This would also seem to show that God has a kind of poetic aesthetic i.e., making those who are evil suffer directly through the hands of other evil beings for much (but not all) of our suffering is through human created ills. Now this certainly is a vindictive God, but the question is Can He also be omnibenevolent too? If His vengeance is just, does that really mar his goodness?
One of the other obvious objections is that there are many of us that are not evil. Consider innocent children who are made to sometimes suffer horrendously. How could they possibly be evil? Maybe because they have the potential to act evil and it is only some instance of luck (constitutive or circumstantial)that prevents them from eventually committing great evils. It could be argued (though I don't know how plausibly) that their evilness is an inherent aspect of their being or essence (and indeed every person's being) for this possible actualization of great evil to be possible. Their potential or propensity for evil is manifested through traits they posses inherently.
But a further objection that is more plausible is that it seems that the degree of suffering is not commensurate with the evil potential. Some of us are more capable and more likely to commit great evils or greater evils than others and this could be because of some aspect of our innate essences. But it seems like the prima facie best of us are made to suffer the most in the world (perhaps precisely partly because they are better) more than most others. And those that are prima facie worse seems tend to suffer less and enjoy themselves more in this world (perhaps precisely partly because they are worse).
The reply could be that none of us really know how truly evil we are (have the capacity or propensity given the right conditions to commit) and that despite what it seems, everyone does really get their just deserts commensurate with their inherent but not obvious evilness.
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Before the proponents submitted a campaign finance initiative Wednesday, they provided a news release brimming with laudatory statements about their measure, including one from the chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission.
The multifaceted measure aiming for next year's ballot would, among other things, close "dark money" loopholes for nonprofit donors, modernize the state's electronic filing system and enshrine in the state constitution the right to disclosure.
In the statement, Ann Ravel, the former head of California's political ethics watchdog, is the first person quoted. She said the proposed constitutional amendment "goes a long way toward protecting our democracy by recognizing a fundamental right – the right of the public to have responsive and accountable political leaders.
"This is an innovative response to the current problems facing the political system," Ravel continued.
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So, she supports it, right?
Not so fast, said Gary Winuk, who is helping out with the ballot measure and used to work under Ravel at California's Fair Political Practices Commission.
Winuk acknowledged that while it certainly appeared that Ravel was a supporter, her job on the FEC prevents her from taking an official position on the initiative, in its entirety.
In a brief interview, Ravel said she can't opine on the state law portion because it may come before the commission. She can, however, speak glowingly about the part amending the California constitution, which the FEC has no say over, she said.
"It would be inappropriate and a possible ethics violation for me to support the initiative part that relates to the state law," she said.
Still, Ravel stressed that she doesn't want her neutrality on the whole measure to be confused as support. Or opposition.
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What are the origins of American Slavery?
History TOPIC ID 103
In 1690, one out of every nine families in Boston owned a slave. In New York City, in 1703, two out of every five families owned a slave. From Newport, Rhode Island to Buenos Aires, black slaves could be found in virtually every New World area colonized by Europeans.
Black slaves arrived in the New World at least as early as 1502. Over the next three centuries, slave traders brought at least fifteen million Africans to the New World (another twenty percent or more Africans died during the march to the West African coast and an additional twenty percent perished during the "middle passage" across the Atlantic Ocean).
Why beginning in the sixteenth century did Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Danish, and English colonists all bring African slaves to their New World colonies? Why did they do something that we find wholly repugnant morally?
Few questions have aroused more bitter debate or evoked more impassioned controversy than the origins of black slavery. Was it, as some have argued, the product of deep seated racial prejudice? Certainly, there is a great deal of evidence showing that many Europeans held deeply racist sentiments well before the establishment of the institution of slavery. We know, for example, that Elizabethan Englishmen associated blackness with evil, death, and danger. They portrayed the devil as having black skin and associated beauty with fairness of skin. Through their religion, too Englishmen denigrated Africans, claiming that Negroes were the descendants of Noah's son Ham, who, according to the Old Testament, was cursed by having black offspring for daring to look upon his father drunk and naked while his brothers averted their eyes. (In fact, Ham was not the Biblical ancestor of Africans).
Long before the English had much contact with Africans racist stereotypes were already widespread. One English writer claimed that Negroes were naturally "addicted unto Treason, Treacherie, Murther, Theft and Robberie." Without a doubt, Englishmen considered Africans an alien and unassimilable people.
Or was black slavery the product of a haphazard and random process that took place gradually with little real sense of the ultimate outcome? Proponents of this line of argument note that there was nothing inevitable about European colonists relying upon a black slave labor force. Far from being the result of a conscious plan, the adoption of black slavery, it is argued, was the resulted of innumerable local and pragmatic choices, reflecting such variables as the mortality of the native Indian population, the availability of white servants, and the cost of African slaves. In every English colony, for example, colonists initially relied on white indentured servants for the bulk of their labor needs--not on black slaves. They finally settled on African slaves because of supply shortages and the threat of revolt among white indentured servants.
Still others insist that slavery was the product not of racism but the outgrowth of European attitudes toward the poor. European societies were based on the principle of inequality. Elizabethan Englishmen flogged the poor and forced them to toil in work houses. Far from finding the idea of slavery repellant, Elizabethan Englishmen accepted the idea, for example, adopting a statute in 1547 allowing persistent vagabonds to be enslaved and branded with the letter "S."
Once slavery was introduced, slavery carried far-reaching consequences for the future. By assuming positions formerly occupied by an underclass of unruly and despised white servants, black slaves helped to create a remarkably "free" and affluent society of whites, committed to the principles of liberty and equality.
Questions to think about:
1. What, in your view, is the most compelling explanation for why European colonists adopted racial slavery?
2. How would you account for the depth of racial prejudice in Elizabethan England?


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The Horace Mann Graduate Research Symposium provides an opportunity for graduate-level teacher candidates in the Exceptional Education Department to showcase their research projects and share effective practices with colleagues and community educators. It is held at the end of every spring and fall semester, initiated through the collaborative efforts of faculty in the Exceptional Education Department and the School of Education.
Central to this event is the notion of using data to determine efficacy of instruction; and to use data to align instruction to the unique needs of students with special needs. By sharing and discussing results of their research projects with others, graduate students learn from each other and broaden their perspectives about research. In addition, students cultivate healthier, more positive attitudes toward research.
The name of the symposium was officially changed in May 2012 to honor Dr. Horace "Hank" Mann (1922-2010), whose legacy as a leader in exceptional education began at Buffalo State in 1953. Dr. Mann's leadership helped the undergraduate and graduate exceptional education programs to become among the largest in the United States. He was a steadfast advocate for the rights and respect of people with disabilities.
The symposium creates an opportunity for teacher candidates in special education to contribute to their field by presenting research studies that focuses on academic and behavioral outcomes for a wide rage of students with disabilities from the preschool to the high school level.
The symposium is free to all; including personnel from neighboring school communities. All faculty, students and staff in the School of Education are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Saturday, May 5, 2018
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
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Spring 2016 - Russell Gersten, Executive Eirector, Instructional Research Group
Winter 2015 - Larry Maheady, Horace Mann Endowed Chair, SUNY Buffalo State
Spring 2014 - Angela Minnici, director of the American Institutes for Research, Center on Great Teachers and Leaders
Winter 2013 – Stephen Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Summit Educational Resources, former adjunct professor at Buffalo State
Spring 2013 – Judy Elliott, former Chief Academic Officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Distinguished Educator to Buffalo City School District
Winter 2012 – Howard Muscott, alumnus of Buffalo State, director of the New Hampshire Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Support
Spring 2012 – Michael Rosenberg, Professor, Department of Special Education, and Associate Dean for Research, School of Education, Johns Hopkins Universeity
Winter 2011 – Larry Maheady, Professor, College of Education, SUNY Fredonia
Spring 2011 – Donna Scanlon, Professor, Reading Department, SUNY Albany
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Beef Veggie Soup
Beef Veggie Soup
Makes approx. 10 quarts
2 pounds of ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2-3 stalks of celery, chopped
5 to 6 medium potatoes, cubed raw
2 cans of green beans (drained)
12 oz bag of frozen corn
12 oz bag of frozen peas
1 (15 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can of tomato paste (optional)
2 cans of beef broth or 1 box
2 quarts or 1 large can of tomato juice
5 cups of water
small head of cabbage, chopped quarter size
tsp garlic powder
tsp onion powder
tsp salt
tsp paprika
tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
2 bay leaves
In at least a 15 qt. stock pot, brown the hamburger and the onion. Don't drain. Add celery, carrots, potatoes and 4 cups of water. Cook for 20 minutes and then add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the cabbage. Bring to a boil. Add the cabbage. It will float on top until it cooks down. If you use a big pot it will fit nicely, however if you use a smaller pan you will need to add the cabbage a little at a time till its all in there. Turn down the heat and simmer for an hour or two. Stir occasionally. Serve with a wedge of cornbread and a pat of butter. Enjoy!
~ Farm Girl
Pictured with the soup is my homemade cornbread. I will be sharing that recipe as well.Pin It
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- AnonymousOctober 19, 2012 at 4:04 PM
I want a canning recipe for this too please!! :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
I posted a beef vegetable recipe yesterday. You can certainly use this recipe just follow the canning instructions of the other one. Don't cook to done, just bring to a boil as the other recipe states and ladle into hot jars. You will process the same amount of time.Delete
Piperparadise I was just thinking that myself. I need to get this canned up. I'll get that posted sometime Sunday. I'll be away most of today.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 2, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Wow! Thanks for this wonderful recipe! I just made it today and it is delicious!ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad you enjoyed it! I need to can some more of it. I'm currently out. Hopefully on my next day off.Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:47 PM
I don't have a pressure canner yet, but am almost brave enough to try! I want to be able to can things like this wonderful soup since I have very limited freezer space.Delete
You can cut the recipe in half and freeze it. It's a very good soup I hear were going to have some snow days this coming week. You know what I will be doing.Delete
- AnonymousMay 22, 2014 at 7:13 PM
This is simmering right now & smells wonderful! To me, a good broth is what really makes a soup & this tastes so good. Only thing I would do different next time is drain the meat. I'm sure it helps add some flavor but I just don't like the idea of the grease in it. I'm going to let it cool & skim that part off. I'm just funny that way - I'm the person who dabs the grease off pizza as my friends look at me like I'm crazy. :) But this soup is good & I'm going to make s big pot for my elderly neighbor. Thanks for the recipe!Delete
- AnonymousAugust 13, 2016 at 9:30 PM
I've made this a few times now & everyone I share it with...loves it! Soo good!ReplyDelete


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2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4WD, 80,500 miles, seats 5, automatic, Black exterior with grey cloth interior, excellent condition, clean, cruise control, a/c, power everything, dual zone climate control, cd player, fog lights, tow package. It is already winterized and includes a two way auto-start. Gas mileage is 18-19 on the highway, 14-15 in town. It is in really great condition, nothing wrong with it. We are asking $14,000 for it with the cargo topper, $13,700 without it.Ā Please contact Candice for more info or check it out. firstname.lastname@example.com or x8037
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Please save your Box Tops over the summer! If you don't already have a school to donate them to, please bring them to Kim in 103. If you don't know what I'm talking about, please come over and I'll show you an example. Each Box Top is worth $0.10 for schools to buy computers, playground equipment, art supplies, etc. Box Tops are on a myriad of products: cereal, tissue, binders, refrigerated biscuits, and LOTS more. It's easy to support our local kids and schools!
Free Classified Ad listings
The classified section of the Statewide Voice can be used to sell, buy or trade household items, vehicles, computers, etc. It is also a great place to advertise fundraisers or events for sports teams, scout troops, churches and other organizations. No commercial advertising please. To list your classified ad or event listing contact Statewide Voice editor Monique Musick at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Calendar Of Events
Friday, August 27, 2010
Girl Scouts Hollywood Premiere Recruitment Event
All girls grades K-12 are invited to join us for a star-studded evening with games, music, movies, and more! This FREE event is being held at the Pioneer Park Exhibition Hall from 6-8pm on August 27th. So girls, bring a friend or two, and come walk the red carpet, dress up, and pass the evening in style like a movie star! For questions about this event contact Farthest North Girl Scout Council at 456-4782.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Read Comics in Public Day
"The concept is fairly simple: we're asking that everyone take an hour or two out of their day on August 28th (also the birthday of Jack "King" Kirby, incidentally) to read a comic book in a public setting—a park bench, a beach, a bus, the front steps of your local library (we do ask, however, that you be mindful of local loitering laws). Let strangers see you reading a piece of sequential art." - – Brian Heater from readcomicsinpublic.comĀ For more information contact Forget-Me-Not-Books, 456-6210.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Personae of War
Award winning authors Karen Button & Katey Shultz will present their works of non-fiction journalism & short-story fiction at The Literacy Council of Alaska's Forget-Me-Not Books, 7PM Monday, August 30th. Their writing connects with the theme of the on-going wars in Iraq & Afghanistan & shares a very human side of combat. Each author will speak for 20 minutes & will follow with a question & answer session. Audience members can expect "vivid, informed, emotional storytelling that explores various perspectives." For more information contact Forget-Me-Not-Books, 456-6210.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Biomass:Ā A Sustainable Option for Alaska?
Interior experts will provide an overview of biomass technology for community energy production including a discussion of projects in the Interior and throughout the state. In addition, researchers from the Cold Climate Housing Research Center will discuss ways to improve residential wood burning. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Blue Loon. Information: http://www.uaf.edu/acep/
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 – Thursday, September 30, 2010
Arctic Innovation Competition Deadline
The Arctic Innovation Competition is an innovation competition held each year by uaf. It encourages anyone to apply with innovative ideas that show novelty, utility, feasibility, and value. There is no entry fee and applicants may submit as many ideas as they wish. The competition gives out $19,600 in cash prizes. The deadline for idea submission is September 30, 2010 and the competition will be held on October 29, 2010. For more information or to submit an idea please visit our web page at www.arcticinno.com
Friday September 3, 2010
First Friday
Art openings at local galleries. Times will vary by location.
Co-Op Arts Grand Opening Celebration
Co-Op Arts, a new artist cooperative and gallery in downtown Fairbanks, will hold its Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, September 3 from 5-8p.m. The event will include a fresh sampling of work from all ten artist members, three hourly door prize giveaways, and live entertainment from the Fairbanks Klezmerin Band from 5-7p.m. The celebration will be held in Suite 103 of the Co-Op Plaza, at 535 Second Avenue in downtown Fairbanks.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Labor Day
Most university departments closed. Paid holiday for staff.
Sunday September 26, 2010
Soroptimist International 70th Birthday Party
The Soroptimist International of Fairbanks is celebrating their 70th birthday from 1p.m.–3p.m. at Pikes Waterfront Lodge. Enjoy brunch while the Sweet Adelines singing. There will also be a silent auction. The price is $25 per person or $40 per couple. You can get ticket at Material Girls or "S" Salon or call 907-456-3878. It is recommended that you purchase your tickets before the event.


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Last Friday I went with my brother and my uncle Cronis to Blue Mall. Well, the truth is that we were hanging around and we decided to go. I've never been there before (yeah, I know, unbelievable right?).
We walked around the mall and I felt like I was in a high class world; everything was so luxurious, unique and expensive...
The thing is that we wanted to eat so… we went to the food area. I told my brother: "Papa John's, Wendy's, Expresso Jade… I think it is worthy to eat something we do not eat so frequently. Why don't we try sushi?" He laughed and said: "Ok, let's go!".
So we went straight ahead to Sushi Republic. I said "Hello! We want to eat sushi but we do not know anything about it, what do you recommend us to try?" One of the guys gave us the menu and we ordered a Caribbean roll. It has rice, salmon, crayfish, cucumber and ripen plantains with soy and anguila oil. They asked if we wanted to eat with spoons set or Chinese sticks, we answered both, and with that and a Coca Cola in tray we went to the terrace, were our uncle was waiting for us.
The moment came when we were to taste the sushi. My uncle said he didn't want of that. He said "ustedes inventan demasiado". My brother did it first. He said "It tastes weird" making me frightened. Then it was my turn to try. I was a disaster with the Chinese sticks, I tried to maintain them in balance but my hands were trembling.
I was impressed with my brother's ability with the Chinese sticks. He said: "Oh my God I can't believe I do it much better than you, and you're the one that's an otaku!"
Then I did it! I introduced the roll into my mouth and started to chew but… Oh my God, it tasted horrible! At least to me. I couldn't even swallow it, really! Dani said "Try it again without wet it on the soy oil (which was much like Chinese sauce), and I did but even so, I disliked it a lot.
My brother ate four rolls, I wasted two. In a last effort I unstitched a fry of one roll, trying to eat the ripen plantains at least, but they were too "infected" with the anguila oil so… I swallowed it but it tasted bad to me. No one wanted the left four rolls so… they went straight to the trash can. It hurt my wallet feelings.
I may not say for sure the sushi tastes bad but… you got to have a strong stomach. It is much different of what we Occidentals use to eat. I'm amazed, I mean, what am I going to eat when I travel to Japan? I hope they have enough Occidental food or I'm going to die there. Well, maybe not, but really, I don't want to try it in much time. I hope I like Korean food when I prove it, 'cause if not that would be a real matter.
Even so my night was cool and funny you know?
Have you tried sushi or another Asian food? Did you like it? What was your reaction? Tell me pleeeeeease! I'd love to know!
I love you, bye!
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Arizona: A Celebration of the Grand Canyon State ($40, Gibbs Smith) charts the Arizona experience from prehistory to present. While massive, the book flows easily through time, lingering in each era long enough to share amusing anecdotes and fascinating archival photos. Turner presents history through memorable oddities and quirky tales that go beyond standard lore. To wit: Fossils from southern Arizona show that mammoths, giant bison, ground sloths and saber-tooth tigers roamed the area around 10,000 B.C., when Paleo-Indians hunted in what was then a tropical swamp.
Turner also dispels many Arizona legends and tall-tales, vigilantly defending a history that has often been "more 'fakelore' than fact," he writes in the introduction.
Snowbirds and seasoned residents alike should find much to enjoy in Turner's coffee-table-appropriate book, from mere picture-skimmimg to factoid-collecting. Be sure to check out the section on "sky islands" – they're sure to be the most fascinating tidbit in your party-chat repertoire.


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Did you sleep in? Are you hungry, but it's too early for lunch? Don't worry! We've got you covered with this helpful list of places to grab brunch. These restaurants are all located in, or very close to, Downtown Vancouver so they're very easy and convenient to get to.
Jam Cafe is an all-day breakfast and lunch joint that has everyone's mouths watering. Established in Victoria, their success has brought them over to Vancouver. They are located on Beatty street, about a block away from Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station. They have something to satisfy every craving, from sweet treats like Triple Stack Pancakes, Red Velvet Pancakes to savory delights like Green Eggs and Ham and Huevos Rancheros. Served by welcoming staff, Jam Cafe is a great family-owned, rustic cafe.
Where: 556 Beatty Street
Hours: Monday to Friday (including holidays) 8:00am to 3:00pm
The Red Wagon is a wonderful neighbourhood joint located on the corner of East Hastings and Garden drive. The Red Wagon not only boasts about its magnificent all-day breakfast and lunch menu, it is also proud of its wide selection of wines on tap and local craft beers. Not only that, they also offer jaw dropping pies by The Pie Shoppe. Feel free to drop by and try out their Pulled Pork Pancakes or their Supertrucke; featuring 22 buttermilk pancakes, pulled pork, crisp pork belly, homefries and toast!
Where: 2296 East Hastings Street
Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 8:00am to 3:00pm. Wednesday through Friday: 8:00am until midnight. Saturday- Sunday: 9:00am until midnight.
Catch 122 offers all their brunch items for $13; served 7 days a week until 4:00pm. Come try out items such as the gastown classic, dirty breakfast and the catch 122! All of these are guaranteed to make your mouth water. Catch 122's tasty food can be accompanied by any of their brunch cocktails; pretend its 5 o'clock and sip on a mimosa, a bourbon bellini or a espressotini! Yum! Don't miss out on this great grub+drink combination and go to their location on West Hastings and Abbott street.
Where: 122 West Hastings Street
Hours: Monday: 8:00am to 4:00 pm; Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 10:30pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 10:30pm; Sundays: 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Bottomless mimosas. period.
Also featuring incredible Eggs Benny, comfy couches and a cozy, cute atmosphere. Located in Yaletown, close to Mainland and Helmcken street, it is very easy to get to. Go for the Hangouver Cure which is Fettuccine Alfredo, bacon, a poached egg and a vodka shot. Then stay for the bottomless mimosas.
Where: 1131 Mainland St
Specific Brunch Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am to 3:00am
Twisted Fork offers fantastic brunch options for $15.50 each. Favourites include the Eggs Benny and the Banana stuffed brioche French Toast. Same as Catch 122, Twisted Fork has a variety of brunch cocktails and mocktails that will complement your food quite well such as the Absinthe Pie and the Grandaddy Mimosa. And since waiting in line for a table in the rain is not pleasant, you can check how long the wait is right here.
Where: 1147 Granville Street
Hours: 7 days a week from 8:00am to 3:00pm
Fall is the best time of the year to buy local, artisan and handmade goods in Greater Vancouver. With so many good markets and fairs to choose from, we've compiled a list of 3 popular ones taking place this November!
The annual Circle Craft Market is the perfect place to do some early holiday shopping. With goods ranging from handmade ceramics, hand knit scarves, jewelry, toys, candles, and soaps there's something for everyone at this large artisan market.
Whether you want to just enjoy the festivity and have a look at the items, or do your Christmas shopping, this craft market is fun for the whole family!
When: Nov 9-13
Where: Vancouver Convention Center West, 1055 Canada Place
Admission: $13 (Adults), $12 (Students and Seniors)
To get away from the big crowds around the holiday season, this smaller craft fair is the perfect place to go and relax while enjoying the festivities. The Deer Lake Craft Festival is a tradition that the Burnaby Arts Council has sponsored since 1971.
This year there will be over BC 55 artisans and their work selling everything from glassworks, sculpture, pottery, wood, fashion and jewelry.
As a special treat, there are door prizes and raffle draws as well as live music and entertainment.
When: November 18, 19, 20
Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue
Admission: Free
Another great and long running craft fair is the 34th Annual Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair. This year there will be over 140 exhibitors and the attendance is expected to be over 2000! This craft fair is a single day event, which means a concentrated and full day of festivities, shopping, and fun!
When: Saturday November 26 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: The Dunbar Community Center, 4747 Dunbar Street
Admission: $5 at the door, $4 online
There is nothing better than a crisp, fall day. Our city is especially gorgeous at this time of year, with all the glorious fall colours out in full force. Why not spend your next (and rain-free!) day off exploring our city and checking out the fall leaves. Grab yourself a pumpkin spiced latte (see our previous blog on best places to grab em' here), bundle up in a warm scarf, and get ready for a great new Instagram picture. Here are the best places to check out some fall foliage in Vancouver!
Stanley Park
We obviously had to kick off this list with Stanley Park. Named the "best park in the world" by Trip Advisor, Stanley Park has over 1000 acres of beauty to explore. In the fall, the park is bursting with red, yellow and orange leaves. Talk a walk or bike around the iconic sea wall, and get those cameras ready.
University of British Columbia & Pacific Spirit Park
The gorgeous University of British Columbia (UBC) campus is surrounded by Pacific Spirit Park. Both the park, as well as the campus itself, is a great place to see some fall leaves. Walk one of the many trails through the park, or simply take a walk around the beautiful campus that is home to over 50,000 students and is one of the top 3 schools in the country.
Queen Elizabeth Park
This gorgeous park is the highest point in Vancouver, giving stunning views of our downtown core and the North Shore mountains. At this time of year the park is a great place for a fall picnic or walk through the gardens. You can also visit the Bloedel Floral Conservatory while you're there! Located within the park, the conservatory is a wonderful place to escape the cold air for a little bit and checkout a wide variety of tropical plants and birds.
Vancouver Lookout
Our observation deck offers stunning 360 degree views of the city. Come see the fall colours from above during the day, and then come back in the evening for a beautiful fall sunset and the city's night lights. Tickets are valid for the entire day! We are open 7 days a week from 9 am to 9 pm. See you soon!
It is that time of year once again! Fright Night takes over Playland from October 7th to October 31st offering a chilling experience. Open select nights, it features 7 haunted houses, 15 rides and 2 thrilling live shows.
Being Western Canada's largest Halloween exhibit Fright Nights never disappointments, leaving kids, and adults alike terrified and wishing they never came in the first place. Classics such as Keepers Doll Factory, Haunted Mansion, and Car-N-Evil will be back once again for another year, while attractions such as The Beast, and Hellavator will be giving chills down your spine.
Want to skip the lines? You can purchase a Rapid Pass ensuring you get to the front of the line for all haunted houses as well as once for The Beast, Wooden Roller Coaster, Music Express, Atmosfear and Hellevator. Guests will be able to buy their tickets at participating 7-Eleven locations or online and save $3! Do not wait too long because these tickets are limited and sell out fast every year! For more information on tickets, and dates click here.
To get you ready here's a look at one of the more popular haunted houses offered.
The leaves have changed colour, Halloween is just around the corner and the rain has set in; fall has arrived in Vancouver! It's the season for sweaters, cute scarves and everyone's favorite seasonal drink: Pumpkin Spice Lattes. If you're getting tired of Starbucks or you want to try a PSL with a twist, check out any of the below locations for an amazing variation of this fall staple.
Grounds for Coffee
2565 Alma Street (Broadway & Alma)
Conveniently located only 10 minutes away from the University of British Columbia, Grounds for Coffee serves up a cozy Pumpkin Pie Latte. This café also serves up arguably the best cinnamon buns in the city – pair it with your Pumpkin Pie Latte for a match made in fall heaven.
Second Cup
595 Burrard Street (Bentall Centre)
4500 Oak Street (Oak & W29th)
Second Cup's Pumpkin Spice Lattes are made with real white chocolate, espresso forte and pumpkin pie syrup. They are also garnished with pumpkin pie spice – perfect for those fall Instagram shots. You can find them in the Bentall Centre downtown or on Oak Street, just a block away from the beautiful VanDusen Botanical Gardens.
The Buzz Café and Espresso Bar
901 Homer Street (Homer & Smithe)
The Buzz Café and Espresso Bar serves up an array of fall themed drinks – including a traditional Pumpkin Spice Latte and a Canadian twist on the classic, a Maple Pumpkin Latte. And if pumpkin is not your thing, try their Ginger Banana Bread Latte, it will surely warm you up and get you in the fall spirit. This café is located in central downtown in Vancouver's oldest retail art gallery, Harrison Galleries.
Blenz Coffee
Multiple Locations
The Canadian answer to Starbucks offer up their own spin on a PSL, a Pumpkin Pie Caramel Macchiato – topped with caramel and graham crackers for that extra seasonal goodness. This time of year you can also find the Toffee Nut Latte on their menu if you wish to veer off the pumpkin path.
Trees Organic Coffee & Roasting House
Multiple Locations
If you want pumpkin, just not in your coffee, head over to Trees Organic Coffee & Roasting House. Trees are known for their amazing cheesecakes, and this fall they're serving up slices of pumpkin spice cheesecake. Of course, they also serve up PSLs if you want to pair your pumpkin cheesecake with a pumpkin drink. Downtown, you can find them in Gastown, Yaletown, and just two blocks over from the Lookout at Granville and West Hastings.
Calling all you lovers out there, our city's new art installation is for you!
A sculpture dedicated to eternal love opened in Queen Elizabeth Park recently. Couples can attach locks to the structure, located near the park's Bloedel Conservatory. Designed by local artist Bruce Voyce, it features a set of four sculptures huddled together under umbrellas.
"This art project celebrates the shelter that love brings and the union that it forms," reads the Park Board's description. "Love has no boundaries and therefore the human forms in the sculpture have been left both ageless and genderless, locked together in an everlasting embrace."
Voyce's project differs from other love lock installations around the world. In many cities, couples are known to hang locks on popular bridges; most notably the Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris, as well as the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. This however, comes with some public safety concerns. Recently, officials in Paris had to remove hundreds of locks from a portion of the bridge that was collapsing. In Brooklyn, officials had to remove many locks over safety concerns for the vehicles below. Voyce's installation also features a drop box for the keys, instead of throwing them into the trash. These keys will be collected and used for future art projects in the city.
The 'Love in the Rain' Sculpture is located in Queen Elizabeth Park (4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC).
Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it while it's still here. And any excuse for ice cream is always a good one. Good thing Vancouver has some amazing options for delicious ice cream. Here are the Lookout's top recommended ice cream parlours in the city.
Starting off our list of ice cream shops is Earnest Ice Cream. A Vancouver favourite, Earnest Ice Cream has been serving delicious ice cream for the past four years, earning a reputation for their fun and innovative flavours. Check out their website to see the flavours they're scooping that day, or drop by their second location just steps away from Olympic Village. You won't be disappointed.
Olympic Village
1829 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Hours: 10am-10pm daily
Fraser St
3992 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Hours: 12-10pm daily
Rain or Shine is making waves in the Vancouver ice cream scene. With everything made in store, including their fresh daily waffle cones, you're sure to enjoy what Rain or Shine has to offer. Make sure to visit them on Taco Tuesdays to grab a one of a kind taco sundae!
Bonus: They also make cakes! These specialty ice cream cakes are made to order with the delicious Rain or Shine flavours you know and love. Be sure to put in an order 6 days in advance: http://rainorshineicecream.com/cakes/
1926 West 4th Ave, Vancouver
Hours: 12-10pm daily
Cambie St.
3382 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Hours: 12-10pm daily
UYU, named after the Korean word for milk, is the place to go for all those soft serve ice cream lovers out there. With soft serve ice cream made with organic milk and fresh ingredients, UYU serves up a delicious treat for any occasion. Don't forget to add some toppings – from classics like strawberry, to the more unusual, such as black sesame powder.
433 Abbott Street, Vancouver
Hours: 12-10pm daily
This next ice cream shop is definitely turning heads. This recent addition to the Vancouver ice cream scene is bringing with it a new twist to how ice cream is done. Using freezing cold liquid nitrogen, Lik creates delicious creamy ice cream in seconds. Check out their signature creations, or stick to one of their delicious rotating flavours.
320 Robson Street, Vancouver
Sunday – Thursday: 12pm – 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 11:30pm
If you're looking for amazing gelato in Vancouver, look no further than Bella Gelateria. This award winning Gelato stop is one of the most popular places in the city for a cold treat. With so many delicious classic flavours to choose from, it's easy to understand why. You'll no doubt find yourself coming back for more. Bella Gelateria has 2 convenient locations in Downtown Vancouver for you to satisfy that sweet tooth.
Coal Harbour
1001 West Cordova Street, Vancouver
Sunday – Thursday: 11am–10pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am–11pm
1089 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver
Hours: 9am–11pm Daily
Vegan or lactose intolerant? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Yaletown's newest ice-cream parlour is 100% dairy free, yet still delicious. They carry all the classic flavours, as well as many fruity variations sure to sate your appetite.
1022 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Sunday-Thursday: 12pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 11pm
The sun is out and the sunglasses are on, which means that patio season has finally begun in Downtown Vancouver! What is patio season, you might ask? When the weather is cooperative with the sunshine, restaurants open up their outdoor seating. From there, you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city while having a meal with your friends and family. This is a great time for locals, as well as visitors, to enjoy the company of great food mixed with a brilliant outdoor atmosphere. From Gastown to False Creek, we have a list of the best patio-friendly restaurants that will have you feeling ready for the summer time!
The Chill Winston
The Chill Winston is sited at the end of Gastown, one of Downtown Vancouver's oldest areas. Sticking to old-school traditions, they use local, wild, free-run, and organic ingredients in all their dishes. They boast a great selection of platters that are perfect for groups to share in the warm, sunny weather. The patio is located by Maple Tree Square, and it gives you the perfect view of the eventful city streets.
3 Alexander Street
604 288 9575
Coal Harbour
Cactus Club (Coal Harbour)
Situated to the left of the Olympic cauldron in Jack Poole Plaza is the Canadian casual-dining restaurant, Cactus Club Café. Since its first restaurant opening in North Vancouver, the restaurant chain has expanded all throughout Canada. Known for their wide selection of western-style dishes and laidback setting with friendly service, Cactus Club Café is definitely a top selection for a night out! Their Coal Harbour location provides a great view of the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Olympic cauldron, and several other outdoor art installations in the area. If you look further into the distance, you will also see the North Shore Mountains and the Burrard Inlet.
1085 Canada Place
604 620 7410
Who can think of a better place to have a meal by the water than at Cardero's? Their patio is located by the marina of Coal Harbour, so fresh seafood is guaranteed! Since oyster season is starting to pick up, why not head on down to share a few with some friends and family? There are always specials on seafood along with the many wines that they offer. The patio views include beautiful mountains and seaside activity – you might even spot some Canadian wildlife (Click here to view our blog post about spotting some wildlife in Vancouver!). Cardero's also offers live music every night, so it's never a dull moment!
1583 Coal Harbour Quay
604 669 7666
Downtown Core
Black & Blue Steakhouse
Located on Alberni Street, Black & Blue Steakhouse is one of the nine brands under Glowbal Restaurant Group. With a unique menu for both their patio and dining areas, Black & Blue Steakhouse carries everything from steaks to seafood. Their rooftop patio is perfect for small groups of people looking to relax after a long day at work. They have a large collection of different wines from around the Lower Mainland, as well as from around the world. This way, you can pair your favourite wine with your meal. Not only that, but they also have Canada's first Josper Grill, a combination of an oven and grill that allows for the best way to bring out the flavours and textures in all types of food.
1032 Alberni Street
604 637 0777
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chophouse
If you walk along Robson Street downtown, you will eventually find Joe Fortes Seafood & Chophouse, a restaurant named after the prominent Vancouverite, Joe Fortes. Their patio, similar to Black & Blue Steakhouse, is located on the roof. This way, you can escape the busy city streets and enjoy a birds-eye view from above. The patio has everything, from a horseshoe bar to a cozy fireplace, which makes it the picture-perfect setting for catching up with friends or intimate dinners.
777 Thurlow Street
604 669 1940
The West End
Cactus Club (English Bay)
If you're on the hunt for great views of the beach and sunset, then the Cactus Club Café located on English Bay is perfect for you! As the only restaurant located on English Bay, you are guaranteed the best views of the area. Although reservations are not required, we suggest making one to get the best seat in the restaurant.
1790 Beach Avenue
604 681 2582
Score on Davie
Where else would you find your meal stacked on top of a Caesar/Bloody Mary? Located in the heart of Davie Street, Score puts an interesting twist on traditional drinks and dishes. Their welcoming staff is always great with making conversation to make you feel right at home. If you're also looking to make a few friends while you're in town, Score is also a very popular place for locals as their bar always has the latest sports game showing! Start your night off by the patio and then make your way into the bar at night to experience the night life of Score!
1262 Davie Street
604 632 1646
If you're looking for a cozy secluded patio setting, then Minami located in Yaletown is the perfect place to check out. A sister restaurant of Miku Waterfront, Minami offers traditional Aburi sushi that go well with flights of Japanese Sake. Unlike Miku Waterfront, Minami also touches on a fusion of Japanese cuisine with Western classics such as steaks, seafood dishes, and poultry.
1118 Mainland Street
604 685 8080
Romer's Burger Bar
Romer's Burger Bar is one of the best places for burgers in town. Currently, they have three locations all throughout the Greater Vancouver area – Kitsilano, River District, and Yaletown. Their menu is full of different kinds of dishes, but it's their burgers that have stolen the hearts of visitors. From the "Wicked Deadly Cheeseburger" to the "Man's Man Burger," there is sure to be a burger to suit your tastes. Don't forget to also pair your burger with fresh cut fries, which are available in six styles.
1039 Mainland Street
604 559 7210
False Creek
Tap & Barrel
With three locations in Downtown Vancouver, Tap & Barrel continue to be one of the leading restaurants that boast the best views as well as craft beer selection. Their False Creek location provides a different perspective of the Downtown core. From their two-floor patio, you will be able to spot BC Place, Telus World of Science, Cambie bridge, and the docks for dragon boats. Tap & Barrel has an impeccable selection of shareables. Living up to our city's goals to be greener, this restaurant chain utilizes local ingredients as well as implementing a custom tapping system for their wine in order to reduce their carbon footprint, and providing guests with the freshest food options.
1 Athletes Way
604 685 2223
Patio season is a great opportunity for friends and family to spend some time together while sharing some good food. We hope you enjoyed this list that we've compiled! If you're interested in more restaurants to check out around Downtown Vancouver, check out our posts on the best desserts in town or restaurants five minutes away from the Vancouver Lookout!
Happy eating!
We Vancouverites consider ourselves some of the luckiest people in the world. We get to enjoy a bustling cosmopolitan city and live remarkably close to nature. The sea, mountains, and temperate rainforest are right at our doorstep, making Vancouver an extremely livable city that attracts millions of tourists every year. For many visitors from abroad, no trip is complete without seeing some exotic Canadian wildlife. While many will flock to the many national, provincial and regional parks near the Greater Vancouver area, encounters do occur within the city. Although sightings of large animals such as coyotes, black bears and even the occasional cougar do happen in suburban neighbourhoods, it is possible to view wildlife safely and in their natural, yet urban, habitat. Here are some suggestions to help you check off those exotic Canadian animals from your bucket list.
Stanley Park
Although an urban park, Stanley Park is truly a wild haven at the heart of the city. With over one thousand acres of dense forest, wetlands and lakes, it is home to many native and introduced species of mammals, such as beavers and river otters (look for them around Beaver Lake and the Lost Lagoon). However, it is the over 200 species of birds that make wildlife viewing exciting, especially in the spring. While duck, gulls, and Canadian geese are ubiquitous, look for nesting pairs of bald eagles and great blue herons high up in the trees. Even though there are only about five bald eagle nests and ninety great blue heron nests, they are fairly easily seen nesting or flying around the park, lakes and seashore.
City Parks
Many other city parks are home to wild populations of birds and mammals; Hinge Park in Olympic Village has been home to a beaver or two this past winter. While it might take a bit of luck to see a beaver, the dam they built in the pond is hard to miss. In Vanier Park, Kitsilano, it was a family of river otters that were seen this past winter frolicking in the pond. Further afield, Burnaby Lake Park is another great bird-watching location, with great blue herons, eagles, raptors and numerous species of waterbirds wading in the lake. Parks further from the City of Vancouver may also be home to larger wildlife such as coyotes, deer, black bears and even cougars!
Grouse Mountain
If you wish to view some large Canadian wildlife safely and within minutes of downtown, you can head up to Grouse Mountain and visit the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. There you will find Grinder and Coola, the two resident grizzly bears who were both rescued fifteen years ago and have just come out of hibernation. Towards the base of the mountain, you will also find Alpha, a timber wolf who was once in the movie industry. You can learn all about these animals and more by catching a Ranger Talk, or attending a Birds in Motion demonstration, where you will get to witness the impressive hunting skills of Grouse's birds of prey.
Vancouver's famous seawall stretches from the Burrard Inlet to Stanley Park and all the way to Point Grey, making it Vancouver's favourite urban features. While out for a walk or bike, the seawall can also be an opportunity to see some marine wildlife – and we don't just mean the everyday seagulls! You may find other birds such as cormorants and great blue herons perched by the water, as well as harbour seals swimming or poking their head out of the water. You can often find them near marinas, such as in Coal Harbour or at Granville Island, where fishermen sometimes feed them. On rare occasions, whales may visit Vancouver's harbour and may even be seen from the seawall, such as Bigg's killer whales looking for some seals, or last summer's grey whale that was seen over a few weeks within meters of the seawall. This past couple of weeks, a humpback whale has been seen in the harbour, so if you don't have the chance to get out on a boat, you may still get lucky.
Strait of Georgia
The best place to see whales, however, is aboard a whale-watching boat heading out of the harbour into the Strait of Georgia. Although trips do go out year round, mostly from Victoria, we are now approaching the prime whale-watching season. Boats will mostly be on the lookout for killer whales, the iconic black and white British Columbian species. Killer whales are often found in groups called pods that can contain three or four to over thirty. Humpback whales are also frequently found during the spring to early fall as they head north to feed in our waters. Other species frequently seen around Vancouver include harbour and Dall's porpoises, seals and Steller sea lions later in the season. Whale watching is also a great chance to appreciate the coastal beauty of British Columbia, with terrestrial species such as deer and even eagles!
The Vancouver Lookout opened in August of 1977, and since then, the tower has seen many visitors come and go, as well as countless days and nights. The view from 553 feet (or 168 meters) above the ground is spectacular and breathtaking no matter the time of day or season, but there are some wonderful points of interest worth noting.
Many guests have asked about whether the view from the Vancouver Lookout is more captivating in the morning light, or once the sun goes down. No need to look any further, for we are going to compare and contrast the two views right here and right now!
Vancouver Lookout Day View
Why the Morning View is Unique:
In the bright light of day, you can see out for miles and miles. The enthusiastic tour guides are able to point out fascinating landmarks and buildings that cannot be easily seen without the clarity of daytime. You can see all the way to Burnaby with its tall buildings sticking out into the horizon, and even Mount Baker all the way in Washington state if it's an especially clear day!
What & Where to Look:
Stanley Park – The park is easy to catch with its many trees shrouding the entire piece of land! It sticks out into the Burrard Inlet, and is a natural retreat away from the bustling downtown core.
Sun Tower – The mint green colored roof of the Sun Tower will catch your eye, and having been home to the Vancouver Sun newspaper, the architecture is definitely worth writing home about.
The Mountains – We are surrounded by beautiful mountains here, and three distinct ones pop out in the light of day. Grouse Mountain, Mount Cypress, and Mount Seymour are visible across the Burrard Inlet, and make for beautiful photographs.
Rogers Arena – The arena where the famed Canucks hockey team plays is almost directly in front of you when you enter the Lookout. Just take your eye to the smaller, dark dome to the left of the larger white one and you'll be staring straight at the arena, where concerts and exhibitions are often held at when games are not being played!
Vancouver Lookout Night View
Why the Night View is Unique:
The city seems to come alive at night, with all the lights from the buildings, cars, and skyscrapers bursting through the darkness. In downtown Vancouver, the bright lights mimic those of New York City, although with a quieter charm. With beautiful views of lit up bridges, streetlights and glowing windows from across the entire city, the night view from the Lookout is sure to steal your heart away.
What & Where to Look:
Gastown – The oldest part of Vancouver is also one of the most charming places. At night, the rounded street lamps of Gastown light up the entire street, and is reminiscent of a little village. With souvenir shops and the most low lit pubs around, Gastown is the perfect place to enjoy a pint in.
BC Stadium – The big white dome is hard to miss in the daytime, and even harder to miss at night. With the world's largest retractable roof and the ability to light up in animated color at night, the stadium is one of the most beautiful sights to behold after the sun goes down.
Lions Gate Bridge – The bridge crosses from the city of Vancouver to North Vancouver and West Vancouver on the other side of the Burrard Inlet. The suspension bridge was designed by the same architect that designed the Golden Gate bridge in New York City. Its twinkling lights reflected in the water below will make for a beautiful sight.
Canada Place – Built in 1986, this building is reminiscent of a sailing ship, for the theme of the World's Fair that year was transportation. The structure itself lights up in beautiful colours at night and truly looks like a ship sailing out to sea!
Now that you have a good idea of the structures and buildings that stand out in the day and night, here's the kicker: your ticket for the Vancouver Lookout is valid ALL DAY so you can take in the mesmerizing sights and enjoy a tour in the morning, and come back at night for the breathtaking view of the city lights.
See you there!


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Breakfast at the Newcomerstown elementary, Middle and High schools:
Monday, April 16: Frosted Mini Wheats (whole grain), cinnamon breakfast square, orange pineapple juice.
Tuesday, April 17: Cheesy egg, potato and turkey sausage Incredi-bowl, graham animal crackers, blended fruit juice.
Wednesday, April 18: Chef's choice.
Thursday, April 19: Breakfast toasted cheese on whole wheat bread, apple-cranberry juice.
Friday, April 20: Blueberry muffin, orange juice.
Lunch at the Newcomerstown elementary schools:
Monday, April 16: Corn dogs, potato rounds, fruit.
Tuesday, April 17: Cooks Surprise, seasoned corn, orange juice, hamburger bun, Fritos.
Wednesday, April 18: Chicken and pasta fun shapes with marinara and vegetables, banana, cheddar Goldfish crackers.
Thursday, April 19: Cheese pizza dippers with marinara sauce, baby carrots, pineapple cup, vanilla cookie.
Friday, April 20: Taco in a bag, carrots, fruit.
Lunch at the Newcomerstown Middle and High schools:
Monday, April 16: Corn dogs or Sicillian-style cheese pizza, hamburger bun, mixed vegetables, blended fruit juice, lemon cookie.
Tuesday, April 17: Middle school only, chicken dippers (whole grain) with tomato parmesan sauce or pepperoni pizza, French fries, salad bar selections, baked Cheetos; and high school only, chicken nuggets, French fries, salad bar selections, baked Cheetos.
Wednesday, April 18: Middle school only, popcorn chicken with hamburger bun, green beans, fruit; and high school only, ham and cheese on bun, green beans, fruit.
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A group of students at Carnegie Mellon University erected a symbolic shantytown in the center of campus to protest the G-20. A few feet away three students were trying to make money selling "G-20 apathy" T-shirts — and attracting more attention.
"G-7? G-20? I don't care. Show your mild indifference. Only $5!" said Stefan Sullivan, 23, from Erie, Pa., who is working on an engineering and music major. The plain white shirts with the word "apathy" on the front and "g20.pittsburgh.2009" on the back are part of a project for an introduction to entrepreneurship class. Sullivan said he has sold three dozen since Wednesday and is turning a profit.
Carolina Ramos, 21, a fine arts major who helped build the shanties of odd-fitting boards, string and random decorations like sod grass and spray-painted messages, wasn't amused.
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of the issues seemed to be rooted in its software (and
to its credit, Sony keeps pushing out patches and
updates for the thing). Sony's is one of the prettier
smartwatches out there, and the spec list has just
enough oomph to make it an attractive choice for some frenzied late night tinkering. By stripping out
Sony's work and starting fresh, hackers are largely
left with a blank slate, and the company is committed
to highlighting some of the most novel firmware once
they start popping up. To help kick this whole thing off, Sony has also
tapped Arduino to hold a hackathon in Malmo,
Sweden, to get antsy developers more familiar with
the SmartWatch and what it's capable of. There is, as
always, a caveat: you may be breaking new ground
with a device that most people haven't given a second thought to, but you'll be giving up access to
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Cynicism is reality with maybe an alternate spelling, Woody Allen likes to say. But as with so many curmudgeons, he is not so secretly a romanticcertainly when it comes to his passion-ruled private life, and especially when it comes to his hometown. Given two minutes, most of us could compose and critique our own Woody's Walking Tour of Manhattan: from the old Thalia Cinemanow Symphony Spacewhere Alvy Singer and Annie Hall watched The Sorrow and the Pity to the Carnegie Deli of Broadway Danny Rose. So it's hardly surprising to see that a tourist map has been put out in honor of his new film, but a bit disconcerting to realize that the Match Point Movie Map was issued by the official tourist bureau of London.
Shot in London, Match Point, which opens December 28, is an adulterous thriller about a social-striver tennis pro (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) torn between his love for his wealthy, respectable English wife (Emily Mortimer) and his lust for a messed-up American actress (Scarlett Johansson). If anyone's swapping lovers, though, it's Woody Allen, trading our Soho for theirs.
I really had no trouble substituting London for New York, Allen has said if not cynically then coldly. He's already wrapped a second film there: Scoop, a news comedy (not based on Evelyn Waugh's novel) starring himself, Johansson, and Hugh Jackman, due out next year. And British papers are reporting that he's preparing a third London movie. One film could have been a fling. Two, an affair. But three? This is getting serious. How can Woody leave us? Oh, yeah, we dumped him first.
Immediately after crowing that New York was a great movie town . . . a great place to come and work and make your movies at the 2002 Oscars, Allen saw his bad New York films Melinda and Melinda, Anything Else, and Hollywood Ending all bombeven in the city. By 2004, he was humbled to discover that he couldn't find money to film Match Point here, at least not without serious concessions. Allen, who once said, There are only two things that you can control in life: art and masturbation, was suddenly down to one.
Then the BBC threw him a lifeline. They'd help pay for him to film his scriptif he'd set the movie in London and use a mostly British cast. Months later, American critics came home from Cannes singing about Woody's surprising comeback, and Allen is now at the top of top-ten lists for the first time in a decade, with a trifecta of Golden Globe nominations. But can we really call it a comeback? Or did Woody simply get lucky?
To a large extent, your response to Match Point depends on where you live. London critics returned home from Cannes ambivalent, echoing some all-too-familiar critiques. The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw criticized the upscale touristy locations which look as if they were filmed on Planet Curtis, referring to Notting Hill screenwriter Richard Curtis. The Observer's Jason Solomons said that the film takes place in a London that's recognizable but doesn't really exist. People pop to Asprey for a jumper, nip to the opera, audition at the Royal Court, then whiz to the country for a spot of shooting. But then, Allen's vision of Manhattan has never really existed either.
To which New Yorkers might respond, Bollocks (after asking, What the hell does pop to Asprey for a jumper' mean?). Yes, his films have been bad, even terrible, lately, but he did have the city right oncedidn't he? Woody, now our exile, was our ambassador, the talkative apotheosis of New York-ness, suffering wittily in pretty locations through 36 films spilling over with fatalistic punch lines, existential one-liners, and endless riffs on death and loneliness.
Of course, we romanticize early Woody as much as he romanticized New York. Annie Hall or Manhattan didn't capture a city that was out there any more than his nostalgia films like Radio Days or Broadway Danny Rose nailed their eras. Rather, Allen created his own quirky patina that he layered over the seventies recession and Wall Street eighties, and it was so alluring that we began wearing tweed vests to look like Diane Keaton, or mimicking the neurotic cadences of Woody because we aspired to the life he'd dreamed upuntil Mia Farrow found that naked Polaroid of Soon-Yi. It was only around the time that Allen became an embarrassment to himself that he started embarrassing us. And it was shortly after that we began to notice how his vision of New Yorksunny cafés, townhouses, and bistroshad become a kind of cinematic gentrification. By the mid-nineties, Alvy Singer had been priced out.
The British critics have reason to complain. Woody's characters do say things like Quite right, Papa! more than seems absolutely necessary, but why should we care? To be too hard on Match Point for its view of London is a bit like criticizing Rear Window for its view of Greenwich Village.


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ACT IV. SCENE 5. A room in the Garter Inn.
[Enter HOST and SIMPLE.]
HOST.What wouldst thou have, boor? What, thick-skin? Speak, breathe,discuss; brief, short, quick, snap.
SIMPLE.Marry, sir, I come to speak with Sir John Falstaff from Master Slender.
HOST.There's his chamber, his house, his castle, his standing-bed andtruckle-bed; 'tis painted about with the story of the Prodigal,fresh and new. Go knock and call; he'll speak like anAnthropophaginian unto thee; knock, I say.
SIMPLE.There's an old woman, a fat woman, gone up into his chamber; I'llbe so bold as stay, sir, till she come down; I come to speak withher, indeed.
HOST.Ha! a fat woman? The knight may be robbed. I'll call. Bully knight!Bully Sir John! Speak from thy lungs military. Art thou there? Itis thine host, thine Ephesian, calls.
FALSTAFF.[Above] How now, mine host?
HOST.Here's a Bohemian-Tartar tarries the coming down of thy fat woman.Let her descend, bully, let her descend; my chambers are honourible.Fie! privacy? fie!
[Enter FALSTAFF.]
FALSTAFF.There was, mine host, an old fat woman even now with, me; butshe's gone.
SIMPLE.Pray you, sir, was't not the wise woman of Brainford?
FALSTAFF.Ay, marry was it, mussel-shell: what would you with her?
SIMPLE.My master, sir, my Master Slender, sent to her, seeing her gothorough the streets, to know, sir, whether one Nym, sir, thatbeguiled him of a chain, had the chain or no.
FALSTAFF.I spake with the old woman about it.
SIMPLE.And what says she, I pray, sir?
FALSTAFF.Marry, she says that the very same man that beguiled Master Slenderof his chain cozened him of it.
SIMPLE.I would I could have spoken with the woman herself; I had otherthings to have spoken with her too, from him.
FALSTAFF.What are they? Let us know.
HOST.Ay, come; quick.
SIMPLE.I may not conceal them, sir.
FALSTAFF.Conceal them, or thou diest.
SIMPLE.Why, sir, they were nothing but about Mistress Anne Page: to knowif it were my master's fortune to have her or no.
FALSTAFF.'Tis, 'tis his fortune.
SIMPLE.What sir?
FALSTAFF.To have her, or no. Go; say the woman told me so.
SIMPLE.May I be bold to say so, sir?
FALSTAFF.Ay, Sir Tike; like who more bold?
SIMPLE.I thank your worship; I shall make my master glad with these tidings.
HOST.Thou art clerkly, thou art clerkly, Sir John. Was there a wisewoman with thee?
FALSTAFF.Ay, that there was, mine host; one that hath taught me more witthan ever I learned before in my life; and I paid nothing for itneither, but was paid for my learning.
[Enter BARDOLPH.]
BARDOLPH.Out, alas, sir! cozenage, mere cozenage!
HOST.Where be my horses? Speak well of them, varletto.
BARDOLPH.Run away, with the cozeners; for so soon as I came beyond Eton,they threw me off, from behind one of them, in a slough of mire;and set spurs and away, like three German devils, three DoctorFaustuses.
HOST.They are gone but to meet the Duke, villain; do not say they befled; Germans are honest men.
[Enter SIR HUGH EVANS.]
EVANS.Where is mine host?
HOST.What is the matter, sir?
EVANS.Have a care of your entertainments: there is a friend of mine cometo town tells me there is three cozen-germans that has cozened allthe hosts of Readins, of Maidenhead, of Colebrook, of horses andmoney. I tell you for good will, look you; you are wise, and fullof gibes and vlouting-stogs, and 'tis not convenient you should becozened. Fare you well.
[Enter DOCTOR CAIUS.]
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The Pulitzer Board sure is moving ahead.
This means that:
* The editorial cartoon winner for this year can not be published in a print newspaper.
* And the Flash animations won't work with your iPad, either (Apple doesn't like Adobe). Or your smartphone.
Winners via www.pulitzer.org
2010 Pulitzer Prize winners:
Public Service - Bristol (Va.) Herald Courier
Breaking News Reporting - The Seattle Times Staff
Investigative Reporting - Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman of the Philadelphia Daily News and Sheri Fink of ProPublica, in collaboration with The New York Times Magazine
Explanatory Reporting - Michael Moss and members of The New York Times Staff
Local Reporting - Raquel Rutledge of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
National Reporting - Matt Richtel and members of The New York Times Staff
International Reporting - Anthony Shadid of The Washington Post
Feature Writing - Gene Weingarten of The Washington Post
Commentary - Kathleen Parker of The Washington Post
Criticism - Sarah Kaufman of The Washington Post
Editorial Writing - Tod Robberson, Colleen McCain Nelson and William McKenzie of The Dallas Morning News
Editorial Cartooning - Mark Fiore, self syndicated, appearing on SFGate.com
Breaking News Photography - Mary Chind of The Des Moines Register
Feature Photography - Craig F. Walker of The Denver Post
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Drama - Next to Normal, music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey
History - Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World by Liaquat Ahamed (The Penguin Press)
Biography - The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt by T.J. Stiles (Alfred A. Knopf)
Poetry - Versed by Rae Armantrout (Wesleyan University Press)
General Nonfiction - The Dead Hand: The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and Its Dangerous Legacy by David E. Hoffman (Doubleday)
Music - Violin Concerto by Jennifer Higdon (Lawdon Press)
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The Vienna Symphonic Tenor Trombone Muted Full is a library of muted tenor trombone samples. The trombone has been used as a solo and ensemble instrument since the Middle Ages. In the course of its history, the instrument has become increasingly versatile and its stylistic and sonic possibilities have grown to the point where today it is no longer subject to any musical genre. The muted recordings of the tenor trombone feature two different types of dampers (straight mute and cup mute). They are characterized by their soft yet rich tone, integrating harmoniously with various string, woodwind or brass sections and are perfectly suited for lyrical melodic solo lines.
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