Author Archives: GusF

Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) Begins Tonight

Posted on September 2, 2010 by GusF

Tonight marks the opening of the 8th annual Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) and I will be going the premiere of Los Vajes del Viento (The Wind Journeys) thanks to my winning tickets from Hummingbird604′s VLAFF giveaway. The synopsis … Continue reading →

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Last Days of Summer 2010

Posted on August 31, 2010 by GusF

As the last day of August comes to an end, and the rain continues to fall in Vancouver, I begin to reflect on the last days of summer. The leaves are slowly beginning to change with the days becoming shorter … Continue reading →

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Josh Dueck Breaks the Guinness World Record

Posted on August 29, 2010 by GusF

Yesterday at about 6pm Pacific Time, Paralympian Josh Dueck broke the previous Guinness World Record for the most high fives in a 24 hour period of 3131. Hell he broke it only after the first 5 hours, as part of … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Justin

Posted on August 27, 2010 by GusF

Today is my nephew Justin Brum’s birthday. It always amazes me how quickly kids grow up. It seems like yesterday that he was in diapers, learning to walk, playing with his toys. Now this boy is growing up to be … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Russ

Posted on August 18, 2010 by GusF

It’s not often in ones life when you meet someone and completely click with them. Well that one person would be Russ for me and today is his birthday. What makes this birthday more special is that fact that last … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for the Lady Gaga Monster Ball Tour

Posted on August 14, 2010 by GusF

This might be a shock to some people, but I have a secret crush on Lady Gaga. Yup you heard right a secret crush. I don’t know what it is about her, but I just find her so refreshing and … Continue reading →

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Raise Your Hand

Posted on August 13, 2010 by GusF

In just 2 weeks time from today, Paralympic medallist Josh Deuck will begin a world record attempt at “the most High Fives by an individual in 24 hours” to raise awareness for WorkSafeBC Raise Your Hand campaign. This campaign is … Continue reading →

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Words With Friends – Free iPhone App

Posted on August 12, 2010 by GusF

I’ve never been a Scrabble player in my life. I never got the game to begin with, but a couple of months ago I thought I would try Words With Friends Free iPhone App.  This game is a Scrabble like … Continue reading →

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iPhone 4 Launch and First Impressions

Posted on August 9, 2010 by GusF

About a week ago, the day after the iPhone 4 was launched in Canada, I decided to line up outside the Apple Store to see if I could get my hands on the coveted smart phone. I got to the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Tris and Sheila

Posted on August 5, 2010 by GusF

This past weekend I attended the wedding of a good friend Tris Hussey to Sheila Christie. I’ve met Tris over 3 years ago at a Third Tuesday Vancouver event and being the geeky/gadget guy that I am, we connected. After … Continue reading →

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