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My First Panel – Fresh Media

Posted on October 21, 2009 by GusF

A few weeks back I was asked by the organizers of Fresh Media if I would like to participate at their event and showcase what my company, Marketwire, has been doing to innovate news distribution. Fresh Media is a new … Continue reading →

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Parade Of Lost Souls No More

Posted on October 6, 2009 by GusF

Yesterday I read an article on the 24 Hour Vancouver website on how the Parade of Lost Souls is canceled for this year. It seems that the BC Government’s recent cuts to the arts was the main reason behind Public … Continue reading →

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I’m a BarCamp Virgin No More

Posted on October 5, 2009 by GusF

This past weekend I attend my very first BarCamp in Vancouver at the wonderful Discovery Parks (formerly QLT Inc. building). I’ve always heard great things about BarCamp and they are always sold out very quickly. This year I jumped at … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Lights – Canada Night

Posted on July 23, 2009 by GusF

Last night the HSBC Celebration of Lights kicked off with Canada taking the first show who’s theme was “No Place Like Home”. With the music from The Wizard of Oz as their inspiration they truly gave life to the movie … Continue reading →

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Fight Against Preventable Injuries

Posted on June 2, 2009 by GusF

Today The Community Against Preventable Injuries (The Community) launched their year campaign to raise awareness and form a community to prevent the 400,000 injuries suffered by British Columbians [link]. These injuries are also the leading cause of death for individuals … Continue reading →

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When Us Men Get Sick

Posted on December 9, 2008 by GusF

Yeah today both Russ and I were sick with a cold.  It wouldn’t have been so bad if only one of us was suffering, but no, both of us were.  As most of you know when men get sick, well … Continue reading →

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Fort Langley Cranberry Festival – Review

Posted on October 13, 2008 by GusF

On Saturday Russ, Theresa and myself headed early from downtown Vancouver to Fort Langley for their Cranberry Festival. We were heading out early at 8am to get there early enough to enjoy their pancake breakfast that was advertised. Arriving into … Continue reading →

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Fun Weekend of Camping

Posted on July 13, 2008 by GusF

Russ, Junior and I headed away from the city this weekend, up the Sea to Sky Highway to our so far favourite place to camp – Cal-Chek. Now Cal-Chek is an old forestry campground and not run by the BC … Continue reading →

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What the HELL are they thinking?

Posted on July 8, 2008 by GusF

What is it with our Canadian Cell Phone companies of late. Sure the Rogers iPhone rates have been a major discussion as of late with www.ruinediphone.com having more than 52,000 people signing their petition (as of this post). Then of … Continue reading →

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IABC-BC: Second Life Event

Posted on April 16, 2008 by GusF

Tonight I’m attending IABC-BC’s Second Life – A Communications Tool? event. It will be interesting to hear what the speakers have to say as I’ve heard mixed reviews of Second Life over the past year. What might be cool (ok … Continue reading →

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