Remember: They Are Not Your Friends – And You Are on Duty
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Kerry Banks.
“A smile denotes warmth, openness and friendliness. Smile gently and with sincerity. But be careful not to overdo it. False . . . and never-ending smiles can invite suspicion.” Instructions from Reverend Sun Myung Moon? . . .
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An Educated Sip: Victoria’s Top Tea House
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by BCAA.
The art of bellying up to the bar takes on new meaning at the Silk Road Aromatherapy and Tea Company in Victoria’s Chinatown. Co-owners Daniela Cubelic and Nancy Larose are offering not only 100-plus leafy imported blends, a dazzling collection of tea accoutrements and green-tea spa facials, but also an in-depth education at the world’s only linger-and-learn tea bar.
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Top 5 Examples of Olympiad “But Is It Art” Art?
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Jim Sutherland.
One of the pleasant surprises stemming from Vancouver’s Olympics has been the aesthetic sophistication. Things didn’t look promising back in Torino in 2006, given the contrast between the Italians’ amazing . . .
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Pacific Northwest: Keep the B-Train?
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Rob Howatson.
Amtrak passenger trains have been running between Vancouver and Seattle since 1995, offering a scenic roll across the border. But it is only in the past six months that the service has become truly practical for British Columbians looking for a daytrip or weekend in Space Needle Town.


