TED Talks on Tracking the Trackers
Have a look at this shocking TED Talks video … Tracking the Trackers. And, now, like Firefox, Google Chrome has an Addon that you can download to see who is tracking you online.
I love the line, in this TED Talks, “If we saw someone following around our kid taking pictures and nmaking notes about their habits we would take action.”
Thoughts on the video?
The Bucket List Bullshit
I was listening to the radio the other day and the conversation was somehow related to somebody’s “Bucket List.” Do you know the Bucket List bullshit? That list of stuff people want to get done before they “kick the bucket.” You know, before they die.
I call it bullshit because it is just bullshit to me. Perhaps this is because I have lived a full and exciting list. I have done what I wanted, when I wanted and where I wanted.
I have traveled to the places I have wanted to, I have seen the sights I have wanted to see. I have done all the stupid things that I have ever wanted to do. What more could I want to do or see?
Perhaps, just perhaps, I would like to go on a cruise ship to Alaska. Or go see a lion in its natural habitat wherever that is.
But other than that? What is there? I have done what I wanted. Except for one thing. And what is that one thing?
See my kids grow up and be safe and perfect and live their lives to the fullest just like I have done. That is the only thing that I want to do or see before I kick the bucket. But that is it.
Wordless Wednesday … Baby Beets
THe beet goes on…
Baby Beets
Take Two on the Giant Pumpkin Seeds
For whatever reason my giant pumpkin seeds, or should I say, the seeds for my giant pumpkins did not sprout. Thankfully I saw my colleague and fellow gardening enthusiast today who very kindly supplied me with a new set of seeds.
Giant Pumpkin Seeds
As well as new seeds, we also discussed techniques about how to get the seeds to sprout and further along, how to pollinate the flowers, how to get the pumpkins to set fruit and so much more.
In fact, we went to a website who’s mission is to provide an interactive forum for the giant pumpkin growing community.
Okay, pardon me, did you know that there is a giant pumpkin growing community? How awesome is this!
From the forum I now now that it is helpful to file the “seam” of the seeds before planting them. Hence the Leatherman with the file blade open in the pic above with the seeds.
I will keep you updated on the seed progress. For now, here is where they are at…except for the seeds I am trying a radical planting procedure with…
Planted Seeds
Mother’s Day Feast
I decided to skip the turf go for a “surf” themed dinner for my Sweetheart for Mother’s Day.
Lobster Feast
All we need now is a pound or two of butter and we have a dinner ready.
Coquitlam Youth Survey
Here is a call-out for a bit of information from the young people of Coquitlam; the Coquitlam Youth Council wants to make Coquitlam a better place for youth. As part of the 2012 Youth Week, the youth council is launching this survey to learn what is important to youth.
When you are done filling out these questions and press the “submit” button, make sure that when the screen says “thank you for submitting” you print it out because you can use it for a free swim or skate at a Coquitlam recreation centre!
Here is a link to the survey. Tell them what you want, what you really, really want…(think Spice Girls as you sing this).
He-Man Remix Day Changer
If you are having a less than stellar day, close your office door, turn up the volume and click play. Watch who visits your office.
NFLD Dressing and Gravy on Chips at Austin Fish and Chips
A good Newfie buddy of mine took me to Austin Fish And Chips in Coquitlam the other day because he wanted me to try this dish called Newfoundland Dressing and Gravy on Chips.
NFLD Dressing and Gravy
An order of Newfoundland Dressing and Gravy with chips is $6.75. However, if you just add it on to an order of fish and chips it just costs an extra $3.75.
Seeing as I wanted a piece of fish and they had a one piece fish and chips with a drink on sale for $5.99, I just added the $3.75 dressing and gravy to my $5.99 lunch order.
I have to admit, this really is an odd dish.
Dressing
The dressing is a weird combination of what tastes like very fine, powdery bread-crumbs with sage. Just weird. But you know what? It works.
I ate it. And I enjoyed it.
I had to ask the server how it is that they serve Newfoundland Dressing and Gravy on their chips and she really had no good answer. She said they have been serving them for 35 years and people come from far and wide to eat their NFLD Dressing and Gravy. She added that Newfie people particularly come back to Austin Fish and Chips once they know they can get a taste of home all the way out west.
Austin Fish and Chips is located at 1119B Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC. Phone them at 604-937-7244. You can also read the Urbanspoon scoop on this place.
The Vancouver Canucks’ Next Moves
Okay, my heart has stopped aching enough that I can now safely throw this question out to my readers; what do the Vancouver Canucks need to do to win the Stanley Cup?
Do they need to go all in with Schneider and trade Luongo? Is Luongo a top tier goalie? Is he the future of goal keeping in Vancouver? Is Schneider ready to be the number one goalie? Is he ready for that pressure?
Alain Vigneault…is it time to change direction? Fire the coach who won back to back President’s Trophys? Fire the guy who lead the team to within one win of the Stanley Cup?
Or even Mike Gillis. Is he done? Are the owners going to renew or extend his contract?
How many more seasons can the Sedins keep producing and playing at an all-star level?
Do the Canucks need to pick up another player or two like Raffi Torres who is continually agitating (without brutalizing) the oppositions top lines?
Do the Canucks need to add some more grinders to their roster? Players who finish their check each and every time, players who clear the zone in front of their goalie. Players who the opposition knows will exact revenge (and not necessarily by fighting) for taking liberties with the Canucks top lines.
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Coquitlam Hosting a Compost Tea Party
Coquitlam is hosting a very different kind of party on Thursday, May 10, 2012. To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week, the City is inviting people to attend a Compost Tea Party.
“The event is aimed at teaching people how to feed their plants and soil naturally with compost,” said Verne Kucy, Coquitlam’s Manager of Environmental Services. “Compost is good for your plants, it’s good for the planet and it’s good for your wallet!”
If you have a backyard or worm composter you can produce nutritious compost for your garden. Put all the food scraps that can’t be placed in your backyard or worm composter into your Green Can and the City will compost it for you. Using the Green Can or your own composter are good options, as food that slowly wastes away in the landfill produces methane, a strong greenhouse gas. It is also cheaper to compost food than to send it to the landfill, so it’s a more cost effective way to manage waste.
For those wanting to learn more about composting, they can attend this fun FREE night of workshops and refreshments. It will be held on Thursday, May 10 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden in TownCentre Park. No registration is required.
More information on Compost Awareness Week in Coquitlam can be found here: http://coquitlam.ca/city-