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This is what I was doing one year ago. I’d like to do it again. A lot.

The best part of you plotting Stanley Cup domination is that we won’t have to hear from our muddling owner, Francesco Aquilini. If you do your job, the man who sounds like a Grade 3 student struggling to read aloud in class will stay on the sidelines.

The next time I want to hear from Frank is when he’s hoarse at a post Stanley Cup press conference.

Thank you.

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Ahhh … American politics. You gotta love it. It’s all about the issues. You know issues like the atrocious economy. Issues like the war. Issues like the housing crisis. Issues like … wrestling?

Nice. Okay, it’s cute and funny, but is it really presidential to do schtick like this? Wait, maybe it is.. George W Bush was on Deal or No Deal last night.

If you want someone to blame for this whole mess where candidates attempt to look human instead of talking point repeating robots, look no further than Bill Clinton.

The night he played sax in front of Arsenio Hall’s dog pound was the night issue oriented politicking in America died.

But don’t take my word for it… check out this piece in the New York Times.

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DONATED: $1 130
GOAL: $10 000
REMAINING: $8 870

Tomorrow morning, 56 000+ people will run the Vancouver Sun Run.

In June, 2009, I will be 1 of 150 running the Easter Island Marathon.

I just got back from the LiveSmart Expo where a few hundred people gathered to learn more about Diabetes and sit down with experts to talk about their situation. I had a GREAT chat with Rebecca Taylor, our contact for Team Diabetes.

When she said 150 people were running on Easter Island, I assumed she was talking about Team Diabetes. No. She was talking about the WHOLE MARATHON.

Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is a small, remote place. If they had more entries available, the island’s resources wouldn’t be able to keep up, so registration is limited to … 150.

I just might win this thing

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The Canucks missed the playoffs. Yeah its old news.

As are the stories saying the sports bars aren’t selling as much beer, the sporting goods places aren’t selling as many jerseys, and the scalpers aren’t ripping off as many people.

But one other thing isn’t happening in this city, but it’s happening in Calgary. Where they have playoff hockey.

And that’s a chance for children to discover heroes. Check out this kid who LOVES Kiprusoff.

That emotion and devotion is what playoff hockey is all about. That’s what is missing in Vancouver right about now.

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Dave Nonis was fired yesterday and Francesco Aquilini is about to prove why hockey fans should not be allowed to own hockey teams.

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Why wait?

Retire #16 now and rename Expo Blvd, Linden Avenue. He’s the greatest. Ever.

16. He’s a RW who will take defensive zone faceoffs in the last minute
15. The Life Line (Linden - Ronning - Courtnall)
14. He’s a damn fine mountain biker
13. 1994

12. 1989
11. Hospital visits
10. Canuck Place
9. Game 7

8. The fans
7. One of the grittiest playoff performers in history
6. Raise-A-Reader
5. 2008

4. Canuck Place
3. He gave up the C to Messier
2. He didnt ask for the C from Naslund
1. 1994

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A couple years back I came up with this logo to describe the post-lockout Vancouver Canucks and their missing of the playoffs.

With a new wordmark Vancouver Canuck jersey making the rounds for this past season, maybe a new wordmark is in order for 08/09?

Many people gathered with friends today at whoever’s house has the biggest HD TV to watch the Giants and Pats in the SuperBowl.

Watching big games with a lot of people may be a fun social event, but you never really get a sense of the drama of the game because of the din of the crowd, and beer spilled in your nachos.

For big events, like the Masters, or the Stanley Cup or SuperBowl, I prefer to watch the game tout seul. Alone. By myself.

Today, Jen is on one couch, I’m on the other. But I’m having a big party - with my twitter peeps. It’s the best of both worlds. I’m chillaxing with the fam, I get to get into the game, and when something big happens, or a cool commercial comes on, I can yak back and forth with 30something people - all the while not disturbing the ass kicking of Eli Manning.

Beautiful. I’m calling it TwitterBowl I.

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I get up at the crack of ass each morning, listen to Nat and Drew, and do some research for my radio show. Here’s what I found this morning and think is relevant to you today.

• There is always more to Lost than you actually saw. Check out this blog and that blog dissecting the show for secret information about what’s really going on.

• I agree. The Canucks are not going to make the playoffs this year.
• It’s SuperBowl Weekend. EA did a game simulation with Madden 08. The Patriots win, but if you’re betting - take the Giants and the points.
• The stock markets may have taken a big hit last month, but Exxon found time to make a record profit llast year. $40.6B. Over and above ALL costs of business, they pocketed $40B. Criminal.
• The North Shore Mountains are under avalanche warning this weekend.
• There used to be a shortage of teachers, now there’s too many.
• Pay before you pump, aka Grant’s Law, takes effect today.
• Jimmy Kimmel celebrated his 5th anniversary last night. I’m digging him lately, I really think he’s better than those older guys. His girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, guested last night and sang him a song.
  

• Jamie Lynn Spears is, quite possibly, more stupid than her sister. Meanwhile, the Britney situation is getting under control. Her father has been named her conservator, while he and a lawyer have been named conservator of her estate. The locks have been changed, everyone has been kicked out and a restraining order is in place against her “manager” Sam Lufti. It is hitting the fan. Finally.
• JLo takes diva to the delivery room.
• If Hillary wins, she just might lose.
• Juno is up for a Best Picture Oscar. It’s a movie made by a Canadian director (Jason Reitman), it was filmed in Canada (Vancouver), it has Canadian leads (Ellen Page and Michael Cera) but it’s not Canadian enough to be nominated for a Genie. WTF?
• A great post on what to tip when you get expensive wine with dinner.
• Get your news via podcasts. I like Mahalo Daily. Today they have last night’s Obama v Hillary debate in one minute. Nice!
• Looking for something to do this weekend? Get a bunch of friends to hit a mall, and just freeze.
  

• The Spice Girls are pulling the plug on their reunion tour. China, Australia and South America are all cancelled.
• Don’t eat the green Jell-o. Seriously, just don’t do it.

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Almost as many people will watch the SuperBowl on Sunday to see the commercials between the plays, as will watch to see Brady v Manning.

It’s become a part of the culture of the game. It’s the day Madison Avenue cranks up it’s best and Monday newscasts are covered with extra free plays of the spots.

YouTube’s early days were fueled by our desire to watch these cool commercials. Since the spots are what we want, why not “leak” your commercial a few days in advance? Instead of getting lost in the post-game hype, you can capture some of the pre-game chatter.

Here are the spots that have surfaced so far:

Justin Timberlake for Pepsi.

Madonna and Shakira for Sunsilk.

That Madonna one is actually a duplicate posting, the original one was pulled because of “terms of use violation”?? An advertiser pulling a spot that people WANT to see, and they didnt have to pay for it? Colour me confused.

I’ll add more spots as they pop up.

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