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Brunch at Cozmos Restaurant, North Burnaby 26 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
As you make your way across East Hastings in Vancouver, you’ll come across plenty of no-nonsense eateries. The area continues to undergo a “gentrification” process and this has brought about some rest...
Sunday Snippet: Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) 25 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” When resources are plentiful and circumstances are pleasant, it’s not difficult to be a nice person. It’s not cha...
The Persistence of Storytelling 23 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
I don’t need to tell you that life today is entirely different from how life was like in ancient times. Indeed, life today is entirely different than what it was just a few years ago. However, as much...
Why Freelancers Need to Travel the World 22 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
For the most part, freelancers tend to work in relative isolation out of their home offices. There are some that may have a desk at a coworking space, but I imagine that the home office — in some form...
What’s Up Wednesdays: This Eclectic Speedlink 21 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
What’s going on in the wide world of blogging? Let’s dive in and find out. We start our eclectic tour by visiting the eclectic life of Shelly Kneupper Tucker. She recently had the opportunity to chec...
Grammar 101: A Sneak Peek or Sneak Peak? 20 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
One letter can make a world of difference, especially if the two words sound exactly the same when spoken. This becomes very apparent when it comes to common idioms and phrases. You might remember an ...
The Harsh Realities of Running a Freelance Business 19 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
Don’t get me wrong. Embarking on this freelance writing journey has been richly rewarding and I’m glad I made the decision to start my own small business on that fateful day several years ago. However...
Sunday Snippet: Elon Musk of Tesla Motors 18 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
“Really pay attention to negative feedback and solicit it, particularly from friends. … Hardly anyone does that, and it’s incredibly helpful.” Dare to dream. Nothing is impossible. And there are very...
Weekend Movie Reviews: Elysium, Pacific Rim, The Wolverine 16 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
Elysium (2013) With District 9, Neill Blomkamp offered a social commentary on racism and post-apartheid South Africa. The film was very well received and that’s why there has been so much hype for El...
The 10 Best Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean Restaurants in Vancouver 15 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
One of the best parts of traveling is eating the local food, but there is a reason why Vancouver is so widely regarded as one of the best restaurant cities in the world. We have exceptional fine dinin...
