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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 7, 2015 8:25:52 GMT -8
One final freeze frame as I close this subject on this thread:CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM USA!
Hope Solo is likely staying in Vancouver. The Canucks have signed her as their new enforcer. - the Canucks finally found someone to put on the ice against the Flames.
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Post by Mill Bay on Aug 12, 2015 19:05:15 GMT -8
Sounds pretty official - Sewell's is getting into the development business. A 171-unit condo complex on the Tyee Point Cliff is planned, with a FOUR level underground parking lot - half is to be for Sewell's patrons, the other half for tenants.
There goes the scenery...
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Post by northwesterner on Aug 12, 2015 19:23:17 GMT -8
Sounds pretty official - Sewell's is getting into the development business. A 171-unit condo complex on the Tyee Point Cliff is planned, with a FOUR level underground parking lot - half is to be for Sewell's patrons, the other half for tenants.
North Shore News article (through the Vancouver Sun): The above statement doesn't pass the sniff test. Need some cash flow from somewhere.... You're running a marina. Your entire business is based around collecting rent (steady, monthly rent) and selling ancillary services. There is plenty of revenue coming in. If they don't have any free cash flow after expenses, then they have an operations management problem. Costs too high? Not charging enough? Making poor investment decisions and not seeing a good return to capital? If they need cash flow that badly, they should figure out what is going on with their Marina. But some people don't want to know what's actually going on. Or this is all just a sideshow to deflect opposition to the project.
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 22, 2015 18:19:36 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 22, 2015 23:14:24 GMT -8
My son Ben has just won the bronze medal at the World Track & Field Championships in the Men's 20 km Race Walk event. In the process he set a new Canadian record. This means for sure he will be in Rio next August. The Canadian team looks to have won the silver team medal. Jim, I'm so very proud of Ben's accomplishment, and so very happy for you and Liz. Wow, that is great for Ben, for you, and for Canada. ps: in my serious walking days, 20KM took me 4 hours. Ben did it in 80 minutes. ....but can he distinguish between the Queen of Vancouver and Queen of Saanich?
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 22, 2015 23:31:36 GMT -8
....but can he distinguish between the Queen of Vancouver and Queen of Saanich? A couple of years ago he was sent over to Victoria by Athletics Canada to talk to some elementary school kids about what it is all about to be a top level amateur athlete. He travelled over & back on a BC (route 1) Ferry. I asked him "so what boat were you on". He replied "one of those new ones". I believe he was playing dumb. I think over his childhood years he picked up a few things about the world around him & I am pretty sure he can tell the difference between a 'V' & a 'C'. Admitting that you have some clue on such matters might not be cool, however.
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Post by Starsteward on Aug 23, 2015 8:57:31 GMT -8
....but can he distinguish between the Queen of Vancouver and Queen of Saanich? A couple of years ago he was sent over to Victoria by Athletics Canada to talk to some elementary school kids about what it is all about to be a top level amateur athlete. He travelled over & back on a BC (route 1) Ferry. I asked him "so what boat were you on". He replied "one of those new ones". I believe he was playing dumb. I think over his childhood years he picked up a few things about the world around him & I am pretty sure he can tell the difference between a 'V' & a 'C'. Admitting that you have some clue on such matters might not be cool, however. Congratulations to your son Ben and that remarkable achievement! Your presumption of Ben's hidden ferry acumen is well-founded. He might also passively gather some interesting facts and observations on the new Chinese-built ferries that Rio has in operation during his exciting trip to the Olympics.
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 23, 2015 10:32:24 GMT -8
He might also passively gather some interesting facts and observations on the new Chinese-built ferries that Rio has in operation during his exciting trip to the Olympics.
We are planning to go to Rio and watch him compete. Perhaps we will get a chance to check out those ferries. We are also exploring the idea of an Amazon River cruise.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 5, 2015 12:59:26 GMT -8
An example of Ferry Sacrilege: "The Baynes Sound Connector was designed by Philip F. Spaulding"------------- I expect to be struck by lightning, sometime today. I also expect a flood of moderator-notifications about this highly offensive post.
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Post by Mike C on Sept 5, 2015 15:01:18 GMT -8
An example of Ferry Sacrilege: "The Baynes Sound Connector was designed by Philip F. Spaulding"------------- I expect to be struck by lightning, sometime today. I also expect a flood of moderator-notifications about this highly offensive post. You're giving us all a bad name, man
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2015 23:29:02 GMT -8
Some sad news in the CBC today. Sounds like there are plans to sell all buildings, including the Toronto headquarters, to a developer and rent them back - essentially a short-term business solution in my opinion. I did not find any note of this news on any of the three major TV networks in Canada. I suppose that this is a news item to be avoided in an election campaign. The introduction, on the "Vancitybuzz" news website: full article: www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/09/cbc-to-sell-all-of-its-buildings-and-property-across-canada/
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Post by Starsteward on Sept 23, 2015 8:28:47 GMT -8
Some sad news in the CBC today. Sounds like there are plans to sell all buildings, including the Toronto headquarters, to a developer and rent them back - essentially a short-term business solution in my opinion. I did not find any note of this news on any of the three major TV networks in Canada. I suppose that this is a news item to be avoided in an election campaign. The introduction, on the "Vancitybuzz" news website: full article: www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/09/cbc-to-sell-all-of-its-buildings-and-property-across-canada/ The cuts to CBC funding at the hands of the 'Harper Conservatives' while totally disgusting is on-going proof the current prime minister doesn't like the kinds of scrutiny and criticism of his government's policies and practises that the CBC's investigative journalism, current affairs programming et al. broadcasts to the Canadian public. A very important function of our democratic society is being financially eroded by this Conservative government. The timing of the 'sell-off' announcement by the CBC comes at a time when ALL Canadians should be demanding answers from the leaders of ALL political parties seeking to form the next federal government. Direct questions regarding funding levels, duration of government financial support, performance levels etc., cry out for answers at this crucial time. The dire funding restraints which hampers the CBC from fulfilling it's mandate as Canada's public broadcaster require immediate election campaign exposure! Canadians best wake up and realize the 'National value' the CBC adds to the social democratic fabric of our wonderful country and do something about it!
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Post by paulvanb on Sept 23, 2015 12:40:35 GMT -8
Some sad news in the CBC today. Sounds like there are plans to sell all buildings, including the Toronto headquarters, to a developer and rent them back - essentially a short-term business solution in my opinion. I did not find any note of this news on any of the three major TV networks in Canada. I suppose that this is a news item to be avoided in an election campaign. The introduction, on the "Vancitybuzz" news website: full article: www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/09/cbc-to-sell-all-of-its-buildings-and-property-across-canada/ The cuts to CBC funding at the hands of the 'Harper Conservatives' while totally disgusting is on-going proof the current prime minister doesn't like the kinds of scrutiny and criticism of his government's policies and practises that the CBC's investigative journalism, current affairs programming et al. broadcasts to the Canadian public. A very important function of our democratic society is being financially eroded by this Conservative government. The timing of the 'sell-off' announcement by the CBC comes at a time when ALL Canadians should be demanding answers from the leaders of ALL political parties seeking to form the next federal government. Direct questions regarding funding levels, duration of government financial support, performance levels etc., cry out for answers at this crucial time. The dire funding restraints which hampers the CBC from fulfilling it's mandate as Canada's public broadcaster require immediate election campaign exposure! Canadians best wake up and realize the 'National value' the CBC adds to the social democratic fabric of our wonderful country and do something about it! Does anyone watch CBC anymore? Other than hockey or word disaster, I don't usually watch it - or much network tv at that. I don't listen to CBC radio other than when I am at a shoot and the radio is on. Not to start a big fight here, but has CBC become irrelevant?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 23, 2015 12:53:16 GMT -8
Does anyone watch CBC anymore? Other than hockey or word disaster, I don't usually watch it - or much network tv at that. I don't listen to CBC radio other than when I am at a shoot and the radio is on. Not to start a big fight here, but has CBC become irrelevant? Well, I do sometimes listen to "The Irrelevant Show." I watch very little TV, but I am fond of CBC radio 1 & 2. I think they both fill a niche that is valuable and rare. I wish I had time to listen more than I do. I turned-off CKNW, and prefer news/talk on CBC Radio 1 instead. My favourite CBC-2 music show is "Shift" at 1:00pm with the wonderful Tom Allen. His program shifts the genre from classical to pop, and the shifting process (in a 2.5 hour show) is interesting to observe. Mozart to Gershwin to Armstrong to Beatles to Arcade Fire.
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Post by Neil on Sept 23, 2015 13:29:50 GMT -8
With regard to paulvanb's comments, above... I look in on a radio industry forum which always publishes the ratings for the most recent period. In virtually every Canadian market, CBC1 radio is at the top or near the top.
www.pugetsoundradio.com/2015/09/10/vancouver-radio-ppms-june-1-aug-30-2015/
CBC television, like every other major network, has seen its market share diminish with the plethora of options available today. The Harperites' cuts have exacerbated the situation, but CBC still has pretty healthy numbers, and I support the Liberals' and NDP's plans to restore those lost dollars.
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 23, 2015 21:00:41 GMT -8
I too am not at all happy with what Mr. Harper has been doing to this country, and the slow strangulation of the CBC is one of many reasons why he needs to just 'be gone'. For the most part it is CBC's radio services that I most appreciate. I don't watch much TV, but I do watch CBC News. Their role in bringing this country 'together' has been huge, and they continue to do just that. But with each passing year, with Harper's maulers clenched tightly around their neck, it gets progressively more difficult.
Long live the CBC, & good riddance to Harper his 'Tea Party North'. Please vote.
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Post by Neil on Oct 1, 2015 21:56:53 GMT -8
So... another day, another mass murder among our neighbours to the south.
I'm going to make a prediction.
Over the next few days, we're going to hear about how people are praying, and healing, and how the community is coming together. We're going to hear a lot about how people are determined that this latest outrage will not define the community.
Maybe President Obama will sing Amazing Grace, and everyone will agree that it was a powerful moment.
The NRA will inevitably call for more guns on campus, because, unlike every other civilized society on the face of the earth, there is a subset of Americans who believe that more guns in the hands of the 'good guys' will prevent these slaughters.
The days will pass, and the news will move on to other fronts, until next week or next month or whenever, and there will be another mass killing, and people will pray, and heal, and come together...
Sometimes I think humans are incapable of learning lessons that are spelled out right in front of our faces.
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Post by Neil on Oct 17, 2015 22:33:46 GMT -8
Not a word on our federal election here, which may be an indication that people prefer to have this forum as a conduit for marine related topics only, or maybe just a desire not to get into arguments... fair enough, either way.
Personally, I can't remember an election that's made me more apprehensive. I loathe the Harper government to an extent that I would find it hard to frame in civil language. His attitude toward parliament, scientists, the judiciary, foreign affairs, the economy, but most of all his incredibly unethical, mean spirited way of conducting politics in general makes it difficult for me to even recognize the Canada that he's tried to create in the last ten years. His party is not the Progressive Conservatives of Robert Stanfield or Joe Clark, or even, yikes, Brian Mulroney.
If people have, for whatever reason, looked at the issues and decided a vote for Harper is best, I've likely got nothing to change your mind. It's a free country. I would just hope that those who want change look beyond their usual voting history and vote for the candidate in the strongest position to beat the Conservative in the riding. Greens, Liberals, NDP... everyone needs to understand the need to put aside smaller differences to defend the Canada that most of us can identify with.
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 18, 2015 5:18:57 GMT -8
Not a word on our federal election here, which may be an indication that people prefer to have this forum as a conduit for marine related topics only, or maybe just a desire not to get into arguments... fair enough, either way.
Personally, I can't remember an election that's made me more apprehensive. I loathe the Harper government to an extent that I would find it hard to frame in civil language. His attitude toward parliament, scientists, the judiciary, foreign affairs, the economy, but most of all his incredibly unethical, mean spirited way of conducting politics in general makes it difficult for me to even recognize the Canada that he's tried to create in the last ten years. His party is not the Progressive Conservatives of Robert Stanfield or Joe Clark, or even, yikes, Brian Mulroney.
If people have, for whatever reason, looked at the issues and decided a vote for Harper is best, I've likely got nothing to change your mind. It's a free country. I would just hope that those who want change look beyond their usual voting history and vote for the candidate in the strongest position to beat the Conservative in the riding. Greens, Liberals, NDP... everyone needs to understand the need to put aside smaller differences to defend the Canada that most of us can identify with.
'Neil': This is one of the best postings you have contributed to this forum. Readers of your posting may agree with your views or post opposing opinions. The freedom of expression is one of the corner stones of a durable democratic society and must NEVER be taken for granted. If we doubt the value of this corner stone, we need only to read, or watch the stories of millions of souls around the world who do not share our good fortune. Our Canadian 'Freedoms' have also come at a great human cost. Tomorrow, when entering ones' 'Voting Place', pause for just a moment and view our democratic "treasure" in action. 'LEST WE FORGET'
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 18, 2015 8:41:04 GMT -8
Not a word on our federal election here,
... everyone needs to understand the need to put aside smaller differences to defend the Canada that most of us can identify with. Neil, I am with you 100%. Harper's complete lack of ethics is the leading reason (along with about 999 other reasons) why he, and his party, have to go. The polls are all in alignment. Harper appears to be finished. The best he can hope for is a weak minority, one that will not allow him to govern (unable to get the support of a majority of members in the House of Commons).
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Post by Barnacle on Oct 20, 2015 12:04:14 GMT -8
Not a word on our federal election here,
... everyone needs to understand the need to put aside smaller differences to defend the Canada that most of us can identify with. Neil, I am with you 100%. Harper's complete lack of ethics is the leading reason (along with about 999 other reasons) why he, and his party, have to go. The polls are all in alignment. Harper appears to be finished. The best he can hope for is a weak minority, one that will not allow him to govern (unable to get the support of a majority of members in the House of Commons). We were watching it south of the border as well (since the antenna mostly picks up V-class cities) and we were stunned at the scope of the Liberal sweep.
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Post by Neil on Oct 20, 2015 16:56:39 GMT -8
We were watching it south of the border as well (since the antenna mostly picks up V-class cities) and we were stunned at the scope of the Liberal sweep. It's hard to over estimate the level of animosity that Stephen Harper inspired after ten years in power. Not just from leftists, but even from those on the conservative side who basically sided with his economic policies, while being repelled by the way he did politics. Former newspaper baron Conrad Black, about as hard right as they come on most issues, penned a piece just before election day where he praised many of Harper's policies and 'accomplishments', but said it was time for him to go, citing his "almost sociopathic personality", and comparing him to a "sadistic Victorian schoolmaster". My party didn't do well, but I'm happy enough with Trudeau, after the nastiness of the last ten years. 68.5% of eligible voters turned up, compared to 61.1 four years ago, so perhaps we can give Harper credit for inspiring something worthwhile, although I suspect that Trudeau had something to do with that as well.
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 21, 2015 11:55:45 GMT -8
Not a word on our federal election here,
... everyone needs to understand the need to put aside smaller differences to defend the Canada that most of us can identify with. Neil, I am with you 100%. Harper's complete lack of ethics is the leading reason (along with about 999 other reasons) why he, and his party, have to go. The polls are all in alignment. Harper appears to be finished. The best he can hope for is a weak minority, one that will not allow him to govern (unable to get the support of a majority of members in the House of Commons). The pollsters were actually fairly accurate. What didn't translate was the party percentages to the number of seats won by each party. No one saw this sweep coming but suffice to say, what appears more startling is the depth of, and I will be kind here, dislike for Mr. Harper right across the country. What a pleasant sight to see our new Prime Minister - elect, conducting a press interview from the National Press Gallery. These gatherings will become a regular opportunity for the press to engage the Prime Minister.
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 25, 2015 17:02:25 GMT -8
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