Bobcat spotted in Sechelt near golf course.

Cornelia van Berkel sends in this photo of a beautiful bobcat she spotted today in Sechelt, BC on the Sunshine Coast near the golf course and Reef Road.

She just had to share it as its something you do not see on a "regular basis."

Cornelia went out early in the morning to put out her bird feeders, and not quite awake yet, she sees this kind of a large cat, passing through her yard.

She said her first thoughts were "darn, not ANOTHER cat going after my birds."

When she had time to wake up and take a look at the photo she realized it was a bobcat.

According to Wikipedia the bobcat is quite "elusive" so this really is a rare treat to see and catch a photograph of this beautiful member of the lynx and cat family.

Well done Cornelia and thanks for sharing your photo with all of us. Duane :D

About Bobcats:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobcat

Just Imagine If We Never Came? Black History Month 2011

George Crum invented potato chip in 1853!


Guest blogger Embers Moore,
Black History Month 2011

-- Just Imagine If We Never Came?

I guess some of you are wondering what the heck I am up to this time with a title like that. Well I want you to imagine life without People of Color being present.


Already I can see some you cringing at the thought of life without djembe’s and reggae.


For others it may be curry, and jerk chicken.




Let me tell you it goes further than that.



Something as simple as opening a door for instance considering the door knob and door stopper are both invented by a Black person.

This is a big one and something many of us would be lost without, cell phone, wow that would have been a great loss.

Here is one for mothers, the baby buggy, clothes dryer, egg beater, ice cream scooper, there’s more but I will stop.



Oh yeah and again for music lovers, the guitar. How about on those lovely summer days, air conditioning, lawn mower, and the golf tee, it would never do to go without those.


Then there are those every day taken for granted items like a fountain pen, mail box, lock, lunch pail and let’s not forget gas mask (lol)



Whatever would we do without a stove, street sweeper, typewriter, and fire extinguisher? The list goes on and on and I can see my worth increasing with every sentence.


Now let’s get down to my favorite invention of all.


You’ll never guess this one – the potato chip.


Yes I will say it again the potato chip. From now on every time I bite into a chip I am going to remember this name George Crum and you had better pray you are not around me when I do because I would have to tell you all about this man.

George Crum was the son of an African-American father and a Native American mother. He was working as a chef one summer in 1853 when a patron ordered a plate of French fried potatoes and sent them back because they were too thick. So Crum decided to slice the potatoes as thin as he could and fried them till they were crispy and then doused them with salt (a little irritated).

Well lucky for George the new snack was a hit and thereby giving birth to the Crums Saratoga Chips. Crum later opened up his own restaurant called “Crum’s House” and on every table was a basket of Crums Saratoga Chips. He never made any legal claim to his invention but they were soon massed produced and bagged creating jobs for thousands of people.



I hope that by now you realize what great value that we have as a people. I have just skimmed over the surface of the information that is available on this topic.

If you want more just go to http://www.pamojo.blogspot.com/ and enjoy the video presentation there. Keep checking back to that site for even more information over the next month. It has been a pleasure sharing with you.



Embers Moore
Spiritual Empowerment Coach
www.majikmomentshealing.ca


The Mother Goddess of Africa
Friday, February 18 at 8:00pm
Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons B.C.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161356207250656
Celebrating Black History month with the drama students from Chatelech and Elphinstone School, Jean Peirre Makosso, Embers Moore, and special guest Eagle Child




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Remembering 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Relay Sunshine Coast BC

February 4th 2011 marks the 1 Year Anniversary of the 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay as it passed through the Sunshine Coast, BC Canada. Watch the video or check out the photos of thousands of people who came out to celebrate in Sechelt, Roberts Creek, and Langdale near Gibsons, BC.

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MjTqN-3a-U



Sunshine Coast celebrates 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay as flame is carried through Sechelt, Roberts Creek and Langdale near Gibsons, BC.

1 year anniversary tribute of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver features the wonderful music of these coast artists including:

"Hockey" by Janet Panic;
"Canada's Game" by Doug Mercer;
"Running Again" by Gaetan Bergevin;
"Where There's A Will" by Randeesh; and
"Blink" by Janet Panic.

PHOTOS: Duane Burnett.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/duaneburnett/sets/72157623351316366/

PHOTO slideshow (add your own tunes)


Torch Relay Sunshine Coast Feb 4, 2010.

2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12--28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Winter_Olympics


What a nice endorsement from Tourism BC, thank you!

"You Gotta Be Here:
Hey everyone - the Olympic Flame was welcomed along the Sunshine Coast one year ago today. Have a look at this terrific memory album/video Duane Burnett put together. ...Very, very nice." http://www.facebook.com/YouGottaBeHere


Vancouver, Coast & Mountains wrote:
"Thanks Duane! Great video of the Sunshine Coast welcoming the torch!"
http://www.facebook.com/vcmbc


Its Always A Good Day on the Sunshine Coast! Duane :D

Win Dinner for 2 and a Play in Gibsons!

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Contest Draw Feb 20th. Shows Feb 24 to March 12.
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Draw Feb 20th.
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Man with Joy Productions presents
"Wake Up and Smell the Coffee"
Performed by Gemini award nominated
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Directed by Allithia Reid
Written by Eric Bogosian

@ The Heritage Theatre, Gibsons, BC
preview/pay what you can February 24th

Not suitable for children! strong warning.

Opens February 25 ..
8pm February 25, 26 March 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12

Matinee performances
@ 2pm February 27th & March 6

Tickets $20 .. on sale January 21
Available at Gaia Fair Trade and Hallmark , Gibsons


ABOUT:
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GENERAL WARNING: This show is not for those packing a sensitive underbelly or lacking a sense of humour. Expect some profanity and suggestive language, and some controversial content.

"Hilariously funny and frighteningly familiar." -The Boston Herald.

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Its always a good day on the Sunshine Coast! :D





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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Duane-Burnett/132243609016


Sunshine Coast BC Canada
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The Anatomy of a Facebook Like: What Does it Mean???

What's the meaning of a facebook Like? Why do we like to "Like" so much? My friends had some great answers to this question on my facebook profile. Including one story about a marriage proposal in a facebook comment sealed with a "Like" :D



Here are their comments below.
I welcome you to please add your own.


Kera Mchugh
interesting question, duane... i do it for a variety of reasons - a) i actually "like" the content of the post/page/comment/note/photo, b) to show support, c) to acknowledge that i've been there, d) if it makes me think - especially if it makes me think about something a different way than i did before i read it!


Kelly Backs
yesterday my sister asked a friend to marry her and the friend "liked" the comment, so I argued that it was in fact a legally binding contract to become married.


Kelly Backs
I will not "like"a comment/status I am opposed to, and will "like" in lieu of a comment when I don't have the time, a lazy comment as it were.


Kelly Backs
a "like" will also put me in the loop of a thread that I want to follow as it will be gone with the social media wind if I don't.


Duane Burnett
‎@Kelly great comments! Love the Like engagement! That's a great story


Duane Burnett
I find myself doing like for a lot of the same reason Kera and as Kelly says to put me in the loop too.


Anastacia Andrade
old news=needs to be a dislike ... it would help with regrets. u can always unlike ur like


Candace Campo
Having the "Like" feature has literally allowed my life to move into a new direction and turn onto a new adventure. We now do snowshoe tours and as the guide I have never been happier during the winter months. Prior to this I would just survive the winter and count the office days for the warmer spring and an early summer so that I could kayak our beautiful Inlets and open oceans. And I love what I do. I love the outdoors and who really gets to do what they truly, truly enjoy => Nature. Me :D


Duane Burnett
now that's inspirational Candace thank you for sharing with all of us ♥


Deborah Ficko
Some great answers to read.. mine is simple.. I "Like" that which catches my eye and appeals to me!! :)


Sara Scott
I've seen things on fb that i'd never see anywhere on tv or any other media, so i like fb and youtube. truly entertaining. the like button indicates whether your thoughts/actions/ and you are liked by others. what about a hate button? we could use it for things like sauerkraut and overcooked spinach.


Christine Moore
I like that we can connect with old friends that live elsewhere in the world and keep in touch with family and friends that do live close .we`re always so busy in our everyday lives that facebook is like ....Stopping to Smell The Rose`s


Charlene Orr
For me the like option has to do with regard to acknowledgment, accountability, involvement, inclusion and choice + sharing=
to be known :-)


Diane Paull
okay I've liked the ones I agree with @ kera, kelly, duane, Candace but I have to comment on Sara I LOVE saurcraut so please don't have a hate button for that...


Charlene Orr ‎
... besides, isn't it so that we love opinions, lol I am!


Duane Burnett
I see a lot of people campaigning for a dislike button on facebook. Would great appreciate more comments from my facebook friends on this topic of the anatomy of Like on facebook.


Dave Cottrell
It's simple for this simple kinda guy... if I like, I click "like." If I don't like, I don't click "like." If I don't like, but want the person to know I was there, as in perhaps, to give support for a yucky kind of situation, I leave a comment, a hug or a heart.


Diane Paull
I don't like to comment as in dislike on something I don't like as it still draws attention. I either go directly to the person's wall and give hugs...


Alexandra Hatzisavva
I think it's just the easiest way to acknowledge a post...sometimes we're just too tired to type...




Thanks for all the great feedback and insights!

Why do you "Like" things on facebook? I want to hear from you? Got any more great stories like the facebook marriage proposal!


All the best, Duane




Duane Burnett
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http://duaneburnett.blogspot.com/
http://facebook.com/duanesworld
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Sunshine Coast BC Canada
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Enter to WIN 1 of 5 Vanishing of the Bees DVD's

Vanishing of the Bees and Duane Burnett are offering you a chance to WIN one of five DVD's. Click attending to Enter on facebook! Join the fan page too! DRAW Jan 30th, 2011.

The bees have a message - but will we listen? http://www.vanishingbees.com/

“The most important documentary film since An Inconvenient Truth.” Filmstar

RULES
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ABOUT THE MOVIE
This documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The film examines our current agricultural landscape and celebrates the ancient and sacred connection between man and the honeybee. The story highlights the positive changes that have resulted due to the tragic phenomenon known as "Colony Collapse Disorder." To empower the audience, the documentary provides viewers with tangible solutions they can apply to their everyday lives. Vanishing of the Bees unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery, illuminating this extraordinary crisis and its greater meaning about the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth. The bees have a message - but will we listen? TRT 90 min



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Are Duangels In Your Dreams?

I've always had an extremely vivid dream world. The other day a friend told me I was in her dreams, and it was so magical she had to share. With her permission I thought you would enjoy the dream and might help me decipher what the symbols mean. :D

Duane,

Have you ever had a dream so vivid it was almost real? You can’t help but share it. I dreamt about you last night and it was so magical I wish you could have been there! It would have filled you with confidence, hope and love.


It started out as we knew we were going to Duane’s birthday party.


We (a small troupe, you know how dreams are, some were unidentifiable, but my son was there) all had wrapped gifts under our arms. Excitedly, we all piled out to go up to a lavish, penthouse-type apartment.


I had in my mind that we may have been slightly late, that the party may be in full swing or getting close to over. It was more like the most spectacular hotel you have ever seen on the rich and famous, the halls were wide and expansive and the carpets plush under our feet.


As we approached the entrance (which wasn’t a door, it was open concept- with a red velvet rope hanging across) we saw that the line to get in was down the hall, around the corner, as we went down the line to get a place there were so many more people joining in.


We thought, we will never get to the front of the line! All the people were excited, dressed up, lots of presents.


My son in this dream was behaving typically himself! Never one to wait in line, he led us around a back hall, to try to get around to speak to you (as we are thinking we are ‘special’ friends or something) and as we wound around we passed food stations; one in particular was a scoop-your-own ice cream bar, you know, like a mini Baskin Robbins cart.


The atmosphere was all carnival, party, people, decorations, talking, laughing, music. We made it to a huge open area, an open concept living room, big glass windows, all Hollywood….beautiful people laughing and having fun, big buffet tables full of gorgeous food – like cruise ship buffets with ice sculptures and multi-levels!


The only negative thought that passed through my mind, which was only brief, is that I thought perhaps we hadn’t brought you a nice enough present.


That thought was quickly replaced with the thought that “Duane is not the type of person who cares about that, he is genuine’.


We looked around the room and didn’t see you. So we thought you might be hanging out in a bedroom with some closer friends, so down another wide hall we went. Picture people everywhere, standing in groups with drinks, laughing. You could feel it was all nice people.


As we got near the bedroom door, you and a small group of friends were coming out. You were so, so happy. Your friends were so much fun. Some were just dressed nicely, but some were dressed in party costume!


They were all nice, good looking guys! One bigger guy had his face painted all red and those silly red devil horns, which was in contrast to his personality, he was smiling and we spoke for a moment when he told me that the party was continuing, and we were all going out on a taxi bar run.


Then I saw you, and you looked past me to point out that the lines of people had gone (your bouncers had dispersed them as you didn’t want the police to show up) and we were agreeing that the next thing to do would be to go for a bar tour!


Where I used to live, the taxi bar run was where we would pile into a taxi after the main places had closed, or after 2 am or so, and continue on to the dive bars and clubs which were still hopping and lots of fun. So that is what all of us were going to do, dance the rest of the night away. I woke up then before we went.


What does it mean?


I don’t know, but my dreams usually try to tell me something.


I don’t know what’s been going on, but you mentioned something the other day about your fan base etc. You have lots of people that adore you still Duane! And, if I had the means to throw this dream party for you for any occasion, there would definitely be a line up down the street and around the corner, believe it!

Xoxo

It's been some time since I had a party or celebrated my birthday. My friend's dream sounds like a lot of fun though, a stark contrast to the highly anxious dreams I am use to throughout my life.

What do you think it means as she asks? Have you had similar dreams of people in your life?


Its Always A Good Day on the Sunshine Coast! Duane




Duane Burnett
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