Dakota Ridge: A Winter Paradise Waiting to be Explored http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLlJUneh-6Q
Over 800 photos of the Dakota Ridge Recreational Winter Ski Area and Dakota Snow Fest near Sechelt, BC is a delight for outdoor adventure sports enthusiasts.
Scenic Snowy Winter, Sunshine Coast BC Canada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF4vRCUwSz4
What's the weather like during the winter? Well this beautiful song This We Know by Charlotte Wrinch showcases a typical Sunshine Coast fall and winter.
Four Seasons of a Watershed Creek
Winter Summer Spring Fall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLVrZUDbwb4
A beautiful haunting journey through four season of the Chapman Creek Watershed which is a west coast rain forest source of drinking water on the Sunshine Coast, BC
SCENIC: Suddenly I See!
Gibsons Sechelt Pender Sunshine Coast Canada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_F5BEtBRC0
Suddenly I See! Over 16,000 Views of this popular upbeat slide show that has people coming back to watch it again and again! The first video slide show Duane made of the Sunshine Coast.
Everything Reminds Me of my Dog by Jane Siberry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1hjM-VknFc
Attention Dog Lovers! With over 5,000 Views, this popular memorial tribute to Duane's Siberian Husky Tundra features a classic tune by Canadian recording artist Jane Siberry and showcases why the Sunshine Coast is a dog's paradise! You can also contribute to fundraising efforts to install dog and wheelchair friendly drinking fountains to reduce our plastic water bottle consumption. Donations at and Sunshine Coast Credit Union Branch.
Oil BP Naughty to Nature Hip Hop Spoof
It's Time To Leave Our Oil Dependency http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZwdGdfgr74
Not officially part of the playlist, this parody of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill in 2010 was filmed on the Sunshine Coast. Its a great video to share with those of you concerned about the health of our planet or how just love a good hip hop beat :P Duane Burnett plays the part of BP CEO Tony Haywood. No Dolphins were harmed in the making of this video!
Want to attract more birds?
Got the Christmas Tree up inside but what about a little something for the outside? Make a Christmas or Winter Solstice tree (December 21st) for the birds this year by mixing lard (peanut or almond butter) and bird seed and stuffing the mixture into dried pine cones which you hang on a tree outside for the birds. Get creative with apple pieces, cranberry, popcorn and natural decorations. You can also buy pre-made bird seed ornaments at most stores. Doing something special to be thankful for to the planet this holiday. It grounds us. Peace :D
Good Luck! It's always a good day on the Sunshine Coast! Duane
All Your Funniest Best Most Favourite Top 10 Christmas Parody's, Holiday Spoofs and then some! 70+ so far.... Adult content 14+ Immature holiday subject matter!!!
Jordan Johnson - "Last Christmas" Parody
Music video song parody of "Last Christmas" with lyrics. Written and produced by Jordan Johnson. Directed by Jordan Johnson and Ben Decker. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRsoT6p0sM4
Dreaming of a White Christmas- (Barack Obama Parody!)
For those of you who don't know what "public option" is, it is the viciously debated proposed health care insurance program that would be offered by the government. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTMOEwl3kBM
Heat Miser vs. Snow Miser
Rap Battle Remix Parody Song & Music Video
The Year Without Santa Clause Remix Pat Patrick Noonan Andrew Sheehan Christmas Holiday Funny Comedy Spoof Claymation Classic Old School Parody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg6dELtGFBw
Eartha Kitt Santa Baby Parody Obama Baby
A girl just needs a little help from Barack Obama this Christmas!
"Obama Baby" "Santa Baby" Eartha Kitt Parody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM_rZYQCjwY
POLICE NABBED MY DAD
A Parody of "Feliz Navidad"
Lyrics by M. Spaff Sumsion
PERFORMED BY ROBERT LUND
From the CD Elves Gone Wild! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Gph3WPnic
The 12 Foods of Christmas
The 12 Foods of Christmas, a parody to the 12 days of Christmas. we were bored so we made it, it's good lol it's the Christmas special http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynvtCVMwRW4
Wrapping Paper Planes MIA Christmas Parody Song
Organ Failure does a Holiday parody of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes"...all original lyrics... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipTF4H-9wtM
Frank Kelly-Christmas Countdown (12 days to christmas)
Irish actor Frank Kelly reads 12 letter written by the poor recipient of the 12 gifts! LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQkF7fpw-wI
12 Days of Christmas
12 Days of Christmas video clip re-worked Indian style. Performed by animated popstar, Boymongoose and Indian boyband. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owK5tHjL0aE
Damn it Im Vixen
Funny Christmas carol. Now there is a song about one of the other Reindeer. Vixen, one of Santa's original eight reindeer, has his own Christmas song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB8co0P4Glo
BUKKAKE CHRISTMAS (NSFW)
Masturbating Catholic.com Presents:
"Bukkake Christmas" performed by The Pocket Rockettes.
A Special Christmas Parody for you this Holiday Season. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdqzMxO0giY
Jingle Farts?!
I wanted to send you a Christmas carol that I knew only you could appreciate. I call it Jingle Farts and I knew that you were the toot-loving person to share this odorful ode with. Happy holidays, my gassy, smelly friend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg9eZxpV3VA
A Christmas Story- Gangsta Remix
Merry Christmas everyone! This is a Gangsta Remix of your favorite moments from the classic holiday movie "A Christmas Story" to the tune of Damn it Feels Good to Be a Gangsta, by the Geto Boys. As Ludacris would say, "Youz a Ho Ho Ho." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIEFTlNYnVw
BZB - Feed the World
- parody BAND AID do they know it's christmas ?
Music video BZB - Feed the World (2009)
Turkey's sing this World Hunger song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNlFKF87li4
Bob & Doug 12 Days of Christmas - Animax Entertainment
Animated version of Bob & Doug McKenzie singing The 12 Days of Christmas! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2oPio60mK4
Christmas Beer Commercial
A little Bud Light and candle light....
These are the kinds of things my mom sends me during the holidays. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZZ3Hv93q1Y
Santa Won't be Coming to your Town
Santa is skipping Christmas this year. The recession has really hit everyone. Parody by Scott Douglas MacLachlan and Braddon Mendelson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXsC_5kuSY8
A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS? MARILYN MANSON PARODY!
A Beautiful Christmas! The holidays are such a nice time of the year, so I just wanted to do a soft, peaceful Christmas song for once! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ORnNFgtlw
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"- Judy garland (Parody)
The title song from Keith From Up The Block's Christmas Album "A Very Ghetto Christmas" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we7qQeePNek
The Oogie Boogie Dog~The Nightmare Before Christmas Parody
Just a parody I made after I watched a Happy Tree Friends amv with this song^_^! Starring Hougen as the Oogie Boogie Dog!!! Oh yeah, this is my frist GDW amv without watermarks!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7gPY9mGcWs
CSI: North Pole 1 "Christmas Served Cold"
Nibbles the Christmas Elf Cop must solve the toughest case he's ever had, using only his gun, or he won't get any Christmas cookies.
Written and Directed by
Matt Sloan and Aaron Yonda
Produced by Courtney Collins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NCjje9IouA
White Christmas Parody (rap version)
This is our version of White Christmas! We hope you enjoy it! Don't Panic...Santa Claus is real! ;) Feel free to leave a comment... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7JVYI5TKWc
Disturbed Parody-Get Down With The Christmas
A Parody of Disturbed's Get Down With The Sickness, yes i know i spelled some things worng im too lazy to go fix them so deal with it, lyrics-can you hear that? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYZF0L_OAjc
A Britney Spears Christmas Carol
Womanizer parody using the story of A Christmas Carol Watch as Ebenezer Scrooge gets scared straight into the Xmas Spirt by Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exV6ptc8D7A
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [Spoof]
Johnny Marks - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Parody Spoof: Rudeoff Rap Christmas Song.
I made a Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Rap, because what is better than remixing an old classic Christmas song to celebrate for the holidays. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0xpwijiUw0
A 21st Century version of O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) written and performed by Local Anxiety (aka Kevin Crofton and Mark Leiren-Young).
Oh Chronic Tree (funny christmas song) Toke on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKJRFyChG5A
Oh Chronic Tree, Oh Chronic Tree. Have a Merry Christmas everyone. Smoke on :)
Let me know if you got one I should add to the list! Hope you had a good laugh! Whats your fave or worst? Thanks Duane
Exciting LIST of the writers, authors, bloggers, and photographers who contribute to the Sunshine Coast BC Canada fan page on facebook. THANK YOU!
I started the page less then a year ago, in the early Spring of 2010 I believe, and through the learning curve of social media we are celebrating 2,000+ Fans in December 2010. Who knows, maybe we will have 3,000 fans next year! The page has also garnered a following on Twitter of over 1,000 people.
It truly takes a village!
The fan page's success includes 300 favourite local Sunshine Coast facebook fan pages added, 1,000's of views every month, great articles and photos contributed, and a ton of great entertaining events posted.
This is ground breaking social media at work in our community and I hope everyone is enjoying it.
If you would like to be a contributor or have your business blog uploading to the Sunshine Coast BC Canada page give me a shout!
Thank you again to everyone who contributes their time, writing and photos. This is truly a celebration of you and our wonderful community! Such an awesome diverse richness showcasing our region. Duane
“The Autistic Paradigm – from the inside out™"
Special Guest Blogger Leonora Gregory-Collura, Author, Co-founder and President of the Naturally Autistic® ANCA® organization celebrating 15 years!
ANCA® is unique in that it understands the autistic mind from the “inside out”. All support staff are autistic and understand autism through both self-examination and extensive work with clients and can speak to the success of the ANCA® approach and “The Autistic Paradigm.”
When we started our Naturally Autistic® ANCA® journey, I had one particular question in my mind and that was "how was it that our son Anthony did not demonstrate inappropriate behaviours?‟ and associating to that question was "why was Anthony naturally sociable?‟
Over the course of the years that followed, I soon learned what separated the autistic child from the child with autism. For myself and the many autistic people and families we have served at ANCA, the autistic paradigm became the key to this understanding.
Upon launching ANCA, we felt it necessary to meet with young and mature autistic adults, to get a sense of each of our respective experiential history. I learned that the human condition is complex and not as simple as labeling. The personal underlying experiences would hold many answers as I found out from the group we were supporting.
We examined our lives and created four themes which later would become the foundation for our training program “The Autistic Paradigm – from the Inside Out”. Those four themes, Communication, Environment, Structure and Individuation, is how we approach all of our programs and services from our Educational Workshops & Professional Training Programs, Playworks program, the Autistic Developmental Support Systems program, the ANCA® Groups, Consultations, annual group events and the ANCA® Plan.
So, how does ANCA® define the Autistic Paradigm?
ANCA® focuses on “how” the autistic mind processes information – a mental/cognitive processing map that is unique and distinct to all autistic people – children, teens and adults.
By understanding the communications process that autistic people naturally have to work with and supporting this unique, inherent process, inappropriate behaviors dissipate. These behaviors are often a form of communication in an effort for the autistic individual to communicate and express themselves.
Mya Fortin, an ANCA parent for over 12 years expresses how this worked for her during a television interview in 2000. She stated “Look at your child as just a child. He’s a human being. Accept your child and don’t try to mold him into what our society thinks is “normal”.
I took my own journey of self-reflection and discovery and really looked deep inside of me to understand how I process. When I found out, actually, how I processed, then I was able to understand how Cole processes. When I understood how Cole processes, then I could understand how to support him.”
“Leonora provides us with the knowledge to understand our children and she gives us the tools and the skills to support that our children know themselves. That is the key thing. When Cole becomes an adult, I want him to be able to understand how his sensory system works. I want him to be able to understand how his brain processes information so that ultimately he can be Cole and not just rely on rote responses.”
Cole successfully graduated from High School with a leadership award, scholarship and bursary to attend College in January 2011. He has had various jobs during High School and is currently working, saving up his money for when he starts College. Cole continues to attend ANCA® Group and events and is beginning his own journey of self discovery as an adult.
To hear and see the whole interview, join ANCA's FREE Community website at http://www.naturallyautistic.com and click “Media tab” to view this interview and to hear Mya‟s understanding and application of the "Autistic Paradigm – from the Inside Out‟.
ANCA® was founded in 1995 by Charlie Collura and Leonora Gregory-Collura. The organization values compassion, understanding and diversity. The company is driven by a desire to help children and their families grow and develop together naturally. As well, Charlie and I formed the ANCA® Foundation in 1998 to provide additional support through information, education and public awareness through annual conferences, camp-outs and cultural events.
“I feel very confident to recommend ANCA Consulting Inc. As a member of the Early Childhood Educators Community, I am very excited that an opportunity exists to promote a shared understanding between parents and professionals that recognizes each child’s uniqueness and our need to honor their diversity.”
– Patricia Hilton, Pre-school teacher, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
“Learning about autism from autistic people, I can’t think of a better way to learn.” – Teachers and support staff, Langley School District, Langley, BC, Canada.
Combined with 15 years of documented success in providing support, ANCA® has worked
with hundreds of autistic individuals and their families. Our organization has put on numerous workshops, training and speaking engagements throughout North America to audiences including community living associations/societies, school districts and clinical professionals. Reaching over 2,000 people with our teachings, Charlie and I, together, have over 50 years experience working in the field of special needs and autism.
“It helped me understand why some of the kids I work with, do the things they do.” – North Shore District, Resource Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What I liked about the workshop: “The insights into thought processes and the normalizing of autism…” – Teachers and support staff, Langley School District, Langley, BC, Canada.
“…We were challenged in a kind way to rethink misconceptions we may have had.” – Applied Psychology Group, Surrey, BC, Canada.
ANCA®’s mission is to support the natural development of autistic people by providing education and training to autistic individuals, their families, and the community at large.
ANCA®’s Philosophy - ANCA® values compassion, understanding and diversity. The company is driven by a desire to help autistic children and their families grow and develop together, naturally - Naturally Autistic®.
Diversity
Everyone processes differently and has a unique contribution to make to society
Understanding
Learning to understand one another is the key to effective communication
Compassion
Service to others makes the world a better place
What people are saying about ANCA®
“Has provided a framework for engaging thoughts/information; has given me language to explain gut feelings.” – High School Teacher
“Thought provoking, paradigm shifting, belief challenging program for the benefit of all students. I’ve learned to work from where the students are and not from where someone else thinks they should be. It’s their journey so we should never impose our path.” – High School Teacher
“I feel I have a much better understanding of how an autistic person thinks and feels. This will be valuable when I am working with autistic people – on a basic level I will give an autistic person more time to respond. I will try to appreciate the number of “gears” that come into play as an autistic person tries to process information and respond. This helps me to better understand how to communicate with an autistic person” – Educator
“Meeting autistic adults for the first time. Finding out their perceptions of health care professionals and their needs when meeting new people and going to a new place for the first time. All this helps me plan how to make autistic children comfortable. I feel that I have a much better understanding of what autism is. I admire and respect the members of ANCA for being so open and direct about their experiences” – Health Professional
This article is contributed to the Mackay Autism Support Group, Hope Online magazine and the Sunshine Coast BC Canada Community Fan Page, December 2010 by Leonora Gregory-Collura on behalf of Naturally Autistic® ANCA®.
Thank you so much to Leonora for her guest article. Mostly though, thank you Leonora for taking your insights from growing up with autism yourself to help empower autistic children to grow up with a voice and more independence in their own lives. Truly beautiful! Well done.... Duane
WIN 4 tickets for you your friends and family from Duane Burnett and the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund to ride the Stanley Park Christmas Train and visit the farmyard too. DRAW Dec 1st.
CONTEST RULES (enter by 7pm. Dec 1.)
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BRIGHT NIGHTS 2010
Open daily 3 PM -10 PM,
Fri. Nov 26, - Sun. Jan 2, 2011.
Visit Stanley Park to see two million lights on display, ride the train and visit the farmyard.
Does the Holiday Cheer that rings out from the malls make you feel better or worse? Some tips on surviving holiday depression.
Many find the Christmas season down right critically depressing and need to muster full resources to survive it. It cripples a huge cross section of our society and the hangover aftermath can last a generation.
Go WILD! Ingredients for a holiday tree that's for the birds this winter!
A lot of happiness does go down at Christmas, but it completely skips millions of people who feel the opposite, an increased sense of depression and sadness. This is for you and for your friends and family who might need your help understanding and a visit.
Seniors are especially vulnerable. Often alone and isolated to tired or sick to even leave their house. A new report indicates 25% of seniors live in poverty.
For me its all the buying tons of stuff the planet can't afford right now.
Others live on the streets and sleep below the sparkling holiday window displays.
Many who live in the polar latitudes and winter climates are affected by seasonal depression and not getting out in the day light enough.
Then there are the holidays themselves with their 'family minute' gone bad, and the loss, tragedy, arguments, fights, break ups that make your heart heavy with remembrance.
I try to remember as best I can to be the Peace, Love, Joy in every moment of my day rather then just once a year.
You can get creative in your yard or out in the woods.
Making a solstice holiday outdoor Christmas tree for the birds helps to ground me as well as remind me that this is a time of year to give thanks to the Earth, Sun, ancestors, family, friends, Spirit, and oneself.
I have put together some links and helpful tips so you know you are not alone and you can help people in your lives who feel sadness.
Please share your own personal experience, add some comments, and share links!
I have added some comments from my facebook friends below too!
Depression: Supporting a family member or friend
Help a family member or friend dealing with depression get treatment, develop good self-care habits and find resources. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/MH00016
Veronica Alice
Christmas, that's what sand is for!
Toews Blakely Elizabeth
I'm beginning a "Scrap Christmas Campaigne"...Even if JC was born December 25th he wouldn't want us to celebrate him- he'd say celebrate yourselves~ as divinity too!I'm beginning a Celebrate SOLSTICE campaigne- the real holy day in December.... You may simply join by deciding to CELEBRATE THE SOLSTICE-December 21st this year. Make a bonfire, sing and dance around the circle and rejoice in the fact that the light returns, make a toast to the new year, make a declaration to pick up your 'new work' thats evolving for you in the new year...your allowed to still have all the lights and candles, good food and merriment!!! xxoo
Sandy Sjollema
a lot of people get very depressed around this time of year....it makes me glad I don't celelbrate XMas anymore
Jill Devonshire
I believe it's important to celebrate... whatever IT is.
But it must ring true to your heart.
There's solace in the Solstice... giving hope of light emerging from the darkest days. At this time of year, family and friends have the opportunity... to holiday from their busy schedules, to potentially get together and celebrate each other. Enjoy!!!
Toews Blakely Elizabeth
I'm all for celebrating EVERY accomplishment of my friends, family, mine~fact is every day is a joyful celebration to light and love and being alive on this MAGNIFICENT planet!!xxoo
Duane Burnett
thanks for the great feedback! I have managed to switch from Christmas to more Solstice celebrations. It has really brought much more Peace into my life :P
Toews Blakely Elizabeth
great topic to bring up Duane!! I like to spread the word about SOLSTICE...the nature spirits say it is the beginning of the new year too, albeit the Spirit Grandmothers of Time (ancient adepts)who communicate with me say that the first moon of the year is the Galactic Rest and Cleansing Moon which falls on Feb 7th this year...which places the beginning of the new year/cycle at IMBOLC...traditionally celebrated as ground hog day feb 2..we are now in the 11th moon of the year. xxoo
Diane Paull
Thanks for your timely article Duane. For years I have been encouraging family and friends to celebrate this season with each other by sharing time, fun activities and food instead of all the mall madness.
Diane Paull
We tell our Grandchildren that we are the PRESENTS!!! They believe us...:)))
Duane Burnett
Presence is one of the best gifts you can give :D
Rathaporn Fon Pawakanun
Hi there..Thanks for sharing your wisdom...That brightens our dark and cold days....;D
Sandy Sjollema
both Hannukah and Christmas are based on the solstice in any case, certainly in terms of the time of year they are celebrated....Hannukah is called the festival of lights....to bring on the light slowly but surely once the solstice is here ....it's too bad everything is so commercialized next thing you know they will make the ascension of Jesus into some massive marketing scheme...
Gibsons Recycling Depot
very important topic that you write about, especially this time of year we need to be more sensitive and caring of ourselves and others
Jill Devonshire
My friend was in Japan during a Christmas. They are so bent on embarrassing western culture. She saw a department store display that had Santa hanging from a cross.
