The Great Gatsbowl Lawn Bowling Fundraiser

What an amazing evening!  The weather was beautiful and the people were fantastic.....enjoy the photos!

Hong Kong | ontheroofs

Hong Kong | ontheroofs

Unbelievable shots of Hong Kong.  It makes you queasy just looking at these.

 

This Is Not The iPhone 6. | TechCrunch

This Is Not The iPhone 6. | TechCrunch

Best iPhone 6 video I have ever seen ;-)

The Counterintuitive Trait That Will Make You Significantly More Successful | LinkedIn

The Counterintuitive Trait That Will Make You Significantly More Successful | LinkedIn:

Jobs was not easily convinced. But he believed in an incredible future. And that combination helped him unlock it.

 

Women who read Fifty Shades of Grey are more likely to have abusive partners and eating disorders, study finds - News - Books - The Independent

Women who read Fifty Shades of Grey are more likely to have abusive partners and eating disorders, study finds - News - Books - The Independent:

Lead researcher Dr Amy Bonomi has previously argued the best-seller was “perpetuating dangerous abuse standards”, romanticising a plot where the lead female character becomes “disempowered and entrapped”.

I haven't read the book but probably good that all know the context of the book and recognize all the negative aspects portrayed in it.

Waves of wood form staircase by Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop

Waves of wood form staircase by Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop:

Continuous wooden elements create treads in both upper and lower sections of this U-shaped staircase at a Mumbai apartment by Mexican studio Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop
.

 

Tula House by Patkau Architects cantilevers over a remote cliff

Tula House by Patkau Architects cantilevers over a remote cliff:

The remote cliff-top house rests 13 metres above the water, and is surrounded by spectacular and varied scenery.

 

Planter Box on Bike

Planter Box on Bike

I came across this in my bike lock up area today.  Someone has actually planted several plants in a planter box on the front of their bike.  Only in Victoria!

Cloud Storage Is Eating The World Alive | TechCrunch

Cloud Storage Is Eating The World Alive | TechCrunch

Insane Motorcycle Crash into Car

Insane Motorcycle Crash into Car - YouTube

You have to see this to believe it!

Cash exceptionalism | Asymco

Cash exceptionalism | Asymco

Another great analysis by Horace.  Worthwhile reading the short analysis:

 

Naramata 2014

Naramata 2014

Loving our stay so far!!

Our View from Naramata

Vote // The Bike Design Project

Vote // The Bike Design Project

It is worthwhile to scroll down the page and watch the full video's on these bikes....wow it is hard to choose the best one.

garfield minus garfield

garfield minus garfield

Garfield Minus Garfield is a site dedicated to removing Garfield from the Garfield comic strips in order to reveal the existential angst of a certain young Mr. Jon Arbuckle. It is a journey deep into the mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness and depression in a quiet American suburb.

 

How big is Apple’s Ecosystem? | Asymco

How big is Apple’s Ecosystem? | Asymco

Look at the second chart....the growth of Apple's app business is astounding!

Apple earnings: iPhone revenues are as big as Amazon.

Apple earnings: iPhone revenues are as big as Amazon.:

Last year, Eric Chemi of Bloomberg Businessweek pointed out the amazing fact that Apple's iPhone sales alone were larger than the revenues at 474 of the companies in the S&P 500 stock index.

The Server Needs To Die To Save The Internet | TechCrunch

The Server Needs To Die To Save The Internet | TechCrunch:

A UK startup called MaidSafe, based in the small town of Troon in Scotland, reckons the myriad problems with today’s Internet can be linked to a design quirk of its underlying architecture.�And that the answer to solving the web’s most perennial issues,�such as finding�sustainable digital business models for content, safeguarding user data and privacy, and thwarting hacking, malware and overreaching�surveillance, is to begin again�–�with a whole new re-architected Internet.

Japan's new Cruise Train is a luxury hotel on rails | The Verge

Japan's new Cruise Train is a luxury hotel on rails | The Verge

I want to ride on this train!

Humans And Computers Will Come Together For Middle Work | TechCrunch

Humans And Computers Will Come Together For Middle Work | TechCrunch

My God I hope this is true....could address the loss of middle class jobs in the manufacturing sector and provide some hope for that group.

Ikea shoppers in China fall asleep in furniture room displays: in pictures - Telegraph

Ikea shoppers in China fall asleep in furniture room displays: in pictures - Telegraph:

Eight of the world's ten biggest Ikea stores are in China, catering for the country's growing middle class. The stores are designed with extra room displays given the tendency for customers to make a visit an all-day affair. Store management does not discourage shoppers from sleeping on Ikea furniture, even marking them with signs inviting customers to try them out.

Kids at Horseback Riding Camp

Kids at Horseback Riding Camp

They are having the time of their lives at this camp!!

Chromebooks: Going offline to compete | ZDNet

Chromebooks: Going offline to compete | ZDNet

The last real barrier to adoption has fallen.  The momentum has increased for these products and I have no doubt that these will explode in the educational market.

The Mere Mortal's Guide To Growing A Startup | LinkedIn

The Mere Mortal's Guide To Growing A Startup | LinkedIn

The presentation is well worth going through.  There are some great nuggets in there.

In Canada - YouTube

In Canada - YouTube

Our own Chris Hadfield and his brother sing the a very Canadian song.  For all my fellow Canadian brothers and sisters.....enjoy.

'Community' getting sixth season on Yahoo | The Verge

'Community' getting sixth season on Yahoo | The Verge:

Community is getting its sixth season. This fall, it'll head to Yahoo Screen for a 13-episode run, saving the show after it was canceled by NBC in May. "I am very pleased that Community will be returning for its predestined sixth season on Yahoo," series creator Dan Harmon says in a statement.

This is the best tampon commercial ever made - Guyism

This is the best tampon commercial ever made - Guyism

Wow...I teared up watching this.  Very powerful.

The Evolution of Dad Dancing (Video) | Re/code

The Evolution of Dad Dancing (Video) | Re/code

Classic!!  Worth a watch...Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there!

TEENS REACT TO 90s INTERNET - YouTube

TEENS REACT TO 90s INTERNET - YouTube

Frackin's hilarious!!  I can't wait to show this to my kids....

This gnarly aquatic hoverboard defies the laws of shredding | The Verge

This gnarly aquatic hoverboard defies the laws of shredding | The Verge

This video is a must watch...this is as close as we will ever get to a hoverboard in my life time.

The greatest show on earth |

The greatest show on earth |:

So this was the way I saw WWDC 2014. A cement conference cheered by cement enthusiasts but leaving Architectural Digest writers asking what the fuss was all about.

Flashback: David Bowie and Cher Duet on 'Young Americans' - Video | Rolling Stone

Flashback: David Bowie and Cher Duet on 'Young Americans' - Video | Rolling Stone

Incredible medley of songs...worth a listen.

The Industries Apple Could Disrupt Next - Scott Anthony, and Michael Putz - Harvard Business Review

The Industries Apple Could Disrupt Next - Scott Anthony, and Michael Putz - Harvard Business Review:

After an unprecedented decade of growth, analysts wrote off 2013 as a year to forget for Apple. Most pundits agreed on what was wrong — a lack of breakthrough innovation since the passing of founder Steve Jobs. But in our view, Apple faces a deeper problem: the industries most susceptible to its unique disruptive formula are just too small to meet its growth needs.

Teen ends relationship like he memes it, becomes Web hero - CNET

Teen ends relationship like he memes it, becomes Web hero - CNET

Beautiful!  If this is actually true, this is one of the smartest 17 year olds around.  Wish I had this sure fire wit when I was his age (or any age).

iOS 7 Changed iOS, But iOS 8 Changes Computing | TechCrunch

iOS 7 Changed iOS, But iOS 8 Changes Computing | TechCrunch

I am not sure if I completely agree with Etherington on all his assertions, but to be sure, the changes are huge and we will only see their true impact 6 months after the OS is released.

The Crazy Genius Behind Solar Roadways | TechCrunch

The Crazy Genius Behind Solar Roadways | TechCrunch

This is the kind of big thinking idea that changes the world!

World's Smallest Mobile Phone by Mats Horn — Kickstarter

World's Smallest Mobile Phone by Mats Horn — Kickstarter

I am honestly considering this for my kids.  Would be a great way for the them to contact us or for us to contact them.  However with this product not coming out until 2015, who knows what else will be available by then.

The Tyee – 'Poll Finds One in Four Americans Wrong about Something': Comedian Rips Climate Change Deniers

The Tyee – 'Poll Finds One in Four Americans Wrong about Something': Comedian Rips Climate Change Deniers:

In his new show, sampled above, comedian John Oliver attempts to illustrate the ridiculous way media show false balance in the climate change "debate."

The Tyee – IMF Pegs Canada's Fossil Fuel Subsidies at $34 Billion

The Tyee – IMF Pegs Canada's Fossil Fuel Subsidies at $34 Billion:

In comparison to other countries, Canada provides more subsidies to petroleum as a proportion of government revenue than any developed nation on Earth besides the United States and Luxembourg.

Code/red: Google Glass Expands Dorksplorer Program | Re/code

Code/red: Google Glass Expands Dorksplorer Program | Re/code

Danish parliament's cartoon using sex and violence to encourage voting in European elections – video animation | World news | theguardian.com

Danish parliament's cartoon using sex and violence to encourage voting in European elections – video animation | World news | theguardian.com

It is unbelievable that this was published on the Danish parliament's YouTube channel.  However, it is so crazy that it is strangely funny when contemplating what they think young people in Denmark would find appealing.

Researchers Teach A Robot To Catch Flying Objects Like Yogi Berra | TechCrunch

Researchers Teach A Robot To Catch Flying Objects Like Yogi Berra | TechCrunch

You have to watch this video to believe it!

The Magic Numbers: How Apple Beats The Demise of Music Downloads | JonMaples.com

The Magic Numbers: How Apple Beats The Demise of Music Downloads | JonMaples.com:

Best explanation so far as to why Apple will do this purchase: 

"There are two numbers that you need to pay attention to in order to make sense of Apple’s breathtaking acquisition of Beats Electronics. Neither of them is the rumored $3.2 billion price. They are 13.3 and 800 million."

Verbatim: What Is a Photocopier? | Op-Docs | The New York Times - YouTube

Verbatim: What Is a Photocopier? | Op-Docs | The New York Times - YouTube:

Vanhawks Connected Smart Bike - TC Gadgets | TechCrunch TV

Vanhawks Connected Smart Bike - TC Gadgets | TechCrunch TV

Super cool idea for a bike...the one with gears is the one to get!

'Star Wars: Episode VII': Meet the new cast ....! | Inside Movies | EW.com

'Star Wars: Episode VII': Meet the new cast ....! | Inside Movies | EW.com:

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker — will all be returning for the�Dec. 18, 2015 film - can you see them in the photo below?

 

Yahoo and AOL Are Still on a Collision Course | Re/code

Yahoo and AOL Are Still on a Collision Course | Re/code:

AOL is really the only affordable purchase that would significantly boost Yahoo’s core business and fill in the gaps in Yahoo’s networks business.

Microsoft Is Technology’s Comeback Kid | TechCrunch

Microsoft Is Technology’s Comeback Kid | TechCrunch

Amara's 7th Birthday

It was a 'The Incredibles/Super Hero' Party - 24 Kids!!!!

How the internet is making us poor - Quartz

How the internet is making us poor - Quartz:

The hourglass represents an income distribution that has been more nearly the norm for most of the history of the US. That it’s coming back should worry anyone who believes that a healthy middle class is an inevitable outcome of economic progress, a mainstay of democracy and a healthy society, or a driver of further economic development.

Reboot: these stunning still-life photos will take you back to the future | The Verge

Reboot: these stunning still-life photos will take you back to the future | The Verge

Ahhh...photo's of my youth.... 

Larry Page: The Untold Story - Business Insider

Larry Page: The Untold Story - Business Insider

Very good insight on Larry Page...well worth the read!

Apple’s hit factory | Tech.pinions - Perspective, Insight, Analysis

Apple’s hit factory | Tech.pinions - Perspective, Insight, Analysis: Apple’s hit factory

Very interesting piece...the diagram of 1967 Disney is fascinating.

This 1981 Computer Magazine Cover Explains Why We’re So Bad at Tech Predictions | TIME.com

This 1981 Computer Magazine Cover Explains Why We’re So Bad at Tech Predictions | TIME.com:

This 1981 Computer Magazine Cover Explains Why We’re So Bad at Tech Predictions by Harry McCracken 

Robert Tinney's cover for the April 1981 issue of Byte magazine
Internet Archive
Thirty-three years later, artist Robert Tinney's concept smartwatch is worth at least a thousand words 

 

Memories of Steve

Memories of Steve

Some great reflections of a former Apple employee and his encounters with Steve Jobs.

Kids at Stanley Park beach

What an incredible day with the kids. We are in one of the most beautiful places in the world

Apple Buys iFixit, and Other 2014 April Fools' Jokes - Mac Rumors

Apple Buys iFixit, and Other 2014 April Fools' Jokes - Mac Rumors

These are best of the best April Fool's jokes for the Apple set...enjoy.

When parents limit screen time, kids behave, sleep, and test better - CNET

When parents limit screen time, kids behave, sleep, and test better - CNET

Over the past year we have limited our kids screen time to weekends only.  They are allowed to interact with screens during the week if it is educational (games or sites) and are allowed to play Just Dance on the Wii.  It has had a huge positive impact.  We used to limit them to just an hour a day but even that led to some bad habits.  This study just confirms the anecdotal evidence we are already witnessed.

Sony Walkman TPS-L2 — Minimally Minimal

Sony Walkman TPS-L2 — Minimally Minimal

I remember my cousins having a first gen model of the walkman and i was blown away.  My first walkman like product was actually built by Sanyo.  

Watercolour Pictures

I have been using a new app called Waterlogue which is just amazing.  I contacted the developer and he confirmed that he is working on a Macintosh version.  WOOT!!


Tell me what you think?

What I Learned Negotiating With Steve Jobs

Operating Partner, DFJ: What I Learned Negotiating With Steve Jobs

Great lesson from someone who did business with Steve Jobs.

Halfbike pedal-powered scooter resembles a low-tech Segway

Halfbike pedal-powered scooter resembles a low-tech Segway

This is very cool.  I am not sure how practical this would be for everyday use but I would like to give it a try.

The Tyee – Canadian Doctor Rationally Defends Single-Payer Health Care to U.S. Senators

The Tyee – Canadian Doctor Rationally Defends Single-Payer Health Care to U.S. Senators

Well worth the watch....

Free to Be You and Me - Spring Break Musical 2014

Free to Be You and Me - Spring Break Musical 2014, a set on Flickr.

What a wonderful two night performance. The kids had a blast and the church was almost filled both nights!

Cadboro Bay United Church | We're more than just Sundays!

Cadboro Bay United Church | We're more than just Sundays!

My girls are in this show tonight and tomorrow night.  If you live in Victoria, come on down and check it out!

 

Google Drive Cuts Prices Way Below Dropbox and OneDrive | Re/code

Google Drive Cuts Prices Way Below Dropbox and OneDrive | Re/code

This is huge news!  If only they had a mid-tier pricing between 100GB and 1 TB.

The Finish Line: Episode 1 | Steve Nash - YouTube

The Finish Line: Episode 1 | Steve Nash - YouTube

This is very compelling.  Gets you a front row seat on someone committed to the very best they can do.

Here is Part II.  Just as interesting if not more than the first one.  I can't wait for the next one:

Volvo Shows Apple CarPlay In New Video, Says Wi-Fi Connectivity Is “Coming Soon” | TechCrunch

Volvo Shows Apple CarPlay In New Video, Says Wi-Fi Connectivity Is “Coming Soon” | TechCrunch

This looks like it will be a huge hit.....my next car will definitely have to have this feature.