Monday, October 27, 2014

The Difference 30 Years Makes: iMac with Retina 5K display vs. the Original Apple Macintosh • Things of Interest

The Difference 30 Years Makes: iMac with Retina 5K display vs. the Original Apple Macintosh • Things of Interest

80 of the original Macintosh displays fit within a single Retina 5K display1.


iMac with Retina 5K display vs. Original Macintosh

The Enemy Is Neglect of Mental Illness | The Tyee

The Enemy Is Neglect of Mental Illness | The Tyee:

Whether we want to admit it or not, the externalized costs of ignoring addiction, mental health and poverty in Canada will be borne by someone. Increasingly the professionals on the front lines of this battle are not trained psychologists or social workers but police, prison guards and physicians. Last week the gifted young soldier Cpl. Nathan Cirillo tragically lost his life to someone who was mentally ill.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Clive Wilkinson creates 330-metre "super-table" for New York office

Clive Wilkinson creates 330-metre "super-table" for New York office:

"Megalomaniacal ambition" inspired the design for this huge, glossy table by Clive Wilkinson Architects, which rises and falls in a loop around a New York office, framing wood-lined nooks and corridors beneath its surface ( slideshow).
 Barbarian offices by Clive Wilkinson

Monday, October 13, 2014

Li Xiaodong wins inaugural Moriyama Prize for "modest" Liyuan Library

Li Xiaodong wins inaugural Moriyama Prize for "modest" Liyuan Library:

"The Moriyama RAIC International Prize is awarded to a building that is judged to be transformative, inspired as well as inspiring, and emblematic of the human values of respect and inclusiveness,"


Liyuan Library by Li Xiaodong Atelier

What’s Next for Netflix?

What’s Next for Netflix?:

"Netflix has real advantages—the sophistication of its streaming technology, the trove of data it’s amassed on viewing habits—but competition will make it hard to boost profits. HBO is making noises about a stand-alone streaming service, and Amazon’s service comes free with Prime, so it’s unlikely that Netflix will risk raising prices anytime soon."

This Is Not A Startup Story | Fast Company | Business Innovation

This Is Not A Startup Story | Fast Company | Business Innovation:

"As I write this, we’re debating whether to radically change what we do in ways we think will help us survive, or cut our losses and accept that the project might have hit its natural expiration date."

Trip to Vancouver – Google

Trip to Vancouver – Google



We had an incredible time at the Vancouver Aquarium and at the Richmond Oval! #VancouverAquarium #RichmondOval




Monday, October 06, 2014

Canadian Pastafarian In Year-Long Fight To Wear Colander In License Pic | TechCrunch

Canadian Pastafarian In Year-Long Fight To Wear Colander In License Pic | TechCrunch:

Everyone has a right to wear whatever they want on their head in accordance to their private beliefs and the case of Obi Canuel vs. the Insurance Corp. of British Columbia (essentially the BC DMV) is no exception.

Sunday, October 05, 2014

How We Sent a Man to the Moon Without E-mail and Why it Matters Today - Study Hacks - Cal Newport

How We Sent a Man to the Moon Without E-mail and Why it Matters Today - Study Hacks - Cal Newport

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Louise Rose Every Sunday

If you have ever heard Louise before you know she is amazing. I don't know how we did it, but she is our Music Director now and we get to hear her every Sunday. If you want to hear amazing music come join us on Sundays, grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy the incredible music!