Museum Programmer Job, Vancouver Police Museum

August 18, 2009

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I stole this right off their site (with permission!): Job Posting – Museum Programmer In the last five years, the Vancouver Police Museum has seen incredible growth, thanks in part to a roster of engaging school and public programs on the forensic sciences, and on Vancouver’s criminal and law enforcement history.   Our programs are a […]

R U Fucking Kidding Me? A new theme for a new age of romance

August 17, 2009

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Of all the songs in all the world, I’d have to say that this song has the best odds of being posted to the most Facebook pages. Romance has truly entered a new era, one where pickups are done via text and dumpings by a change in one’s Facebook status (“what does he mean he’s […]

Lorraine Murphy speaks at Social Media Club of Victoria, August 24th

August 16, 2009

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Yes, it’s road trip time for raincoaster! On Tuesday, August 25th I’ll be speaking at the Social Media Club of Victoria. My two presentations (that’s right: TWO presentations for the price of one! which is, uh, free, but whatever) are on the topics of “Event Marketing Across Social Media Platforms” meaning I’m going to talk […]

Save On Meats to Return to the Downtown Eastside!

August 15, 2009

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Well, the grocery store and lunch counter are still here and never went anywhere, but as Gary of Save On Meats explains, the butcher shop has been closed down for a few months, much to the regret of savvy shoppers in Vangroover. Fortunately, it’s coming back in September (roughly planned for Labour Day) and will […]

Twitter: the early years

August 13, 2009

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from marriedtothesea.com

Olio Festival free show tonight!

August 13, 2009

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Take your umbrellas, my friends! THURSDAY AUGUST 13TH 2009, that’s TONIGHT! CHILL WINSTON presents the OLIO FESTIVAL ACCORD The Olio Festival Accord is the Olio Festivals free all ages outdoor kick off party for the 1st nite of Olio Festival in historic Gastown! featuring bands ANALOG BELL SERVICE http://www.myspace.com/analogbellservice SUNWIZARD http://www.myspace.com/thesunwizard MAKEOUT VIDEOTAPE http://www.myspace.com/makeoutvideotape HAROLD […]

The Shebeen Club hosts the Surrey Writers’ School this Monday

August 12, 2009

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Yes, I posted this on the Shebeen Club website and over on Facebook, and I’m probably going to post it on raincoaster as well. Don’t want an empty house! Who: The Shebeen Club and the Surrey Writers’ School What: $15 gets you dinner and a drink (cash, plzthxkbai) with the finest of Literati When: 6-9pm […]

In the House Festival: Travelling Alchemist’s Outreach Society

August 11, 2009

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From a Facebook invitation. These are ALWAYS worth attending, trust me: At the meeting point of the seen and the unseen, the inner and the outer, the Travelling Alchemist’s Outreach Society and In the House present an evening of stories, shapes, music and more. Telling stories of mystery and magic, the evening will open doorways […]

Human Security Report Project Manager, E-Resources

August 7, 2009

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From CharityVillage: Human Security Report Project Manager, E-Resources Position Type: Full Time Date Ad Posted: 8/6/2009 Job Region: BC – Vancouver & Lower Mainland Application Deadline: 8/17/2009 Location(s): Vancouver The Human Security Report Project (HSRP) is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the production, dissemination, and future development of its e-resources. We are looking […]

Blogathon and the Federation of BC Writers

July 23, 2009

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This Saturday (because I am insane) I’ll be participating in Blogathon 2009, a 24-hour, 48 blog post postathon, to raise money for the Federation of BC Writers, BC’s home grown support system for Left Coast literati. What are you waiting for? Sign up to sponsor me by selecting “raincoaster.com” from the list of available blogs […]

Illuminares Lantern Festival Returns

July 21, 2009

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Ah, the complications of nonprofittery: last year, for reasons on which I’m unclear (but which many, MANY people on both sides are happy to discuss, at great length, the first chance and every chance they get) Public Dreams Society did not get the support of the City and whatever other agencies/organizations they were looking to […]