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Galey Farms #yyjevents #victoriadayparade
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 11:09 AM

War Amps #yyjevents #victoriadayparade
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:52 AM

Rockin to #Devo #yyjevents #victoriadayparade
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:45 AM

Terry Fox Ron #victoriadayparade #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:41 AM

Shorecrest Highlanders #victoriadayparade #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:29 AM

#victoriadayparade #yyjevents thriftyfoods
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:22 AM

This Missionary Has a Message to Deliver with a Bible and a Knife: Official Trail
28 Days Later Analysis on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:21 AM Tagline: "Say your prayers." Missionary is a thriller from director Anthony DiBlasi (Midnight Meat Train). This title was completed in 2012. Recently, Tombstone Distribution has begun representation
dramatic thriller preview, trailer, teaser, stalker, latest ...all
Topics: movies

#victoriadayparade #firstresponders #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:13 AM

#VictoriaDayParade Images #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 10:02 AM

#victoriadayparade #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 9:51 AM

#VictoriaDayParade #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 9:44 AM

#victoriadayparade Marching Band #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 9:35 AM

more on the movement
Inside Awareness Blog on Mon 20 May 2013 at 9:34 AM CLICK PIC FOR MORE ON THE METHOD OF MOVEMENT 
Awareness - Movement, movement, movement awareness
Topics: health

#VictoriaDayParade #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 9:31 AM

DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: The Advocate descends on the burning heads of Our Lor
LA ROSA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 8:53 AM Description English: Derivative work. Original image was taken by bobsh_t Flickr user. Date 9 May 2011 Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/frted/5713011900/ Author bobosh_t
THE WAY OF BEAUTY
Topics: arts

Spectators selecting their spot for # victoriaDayParade #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 8:46 AM Douglas street is closed down in preparation for the Victoria Day Parade.If you need to get downtown, use Government or Blanchard. Still good spots left. It's a little chilly with a slight breeze, bu

PENTECOST ICONS: Cloisonne enamel on gold by unknown 12th century artist, Tibilis
LA ROSA on Mon 20 May 2013 at 8:22 AM Artist Unknown Title Icon Date 12th century Medium Cloisonne enamel on gold Dimensions 13.5 × 10.5 cm (5.3 × 4.1 in) Current location The State Museum of Fine Arts of Georgia Tbilisi Source/Photogra
THE WAY OF BEAUTY, wikimedia commons
Topics: arts

The Country Diary of a Victorian Lady
Life as a Human on Mon 20 May 2013 at 8:00 AM More than ever this spring, I get it….why "In spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” Why we celebrate, with a twinkle in our eyes and a full, light heart, the "birds and the
Food For Thought
Topics: lifestyle

REBECCA: Not Again
FiftyWordStories on Mon 20 May 2013 at 3:00 AM He'd stood her up again. He always broke his promises, and this time she was furious. No longer would she wait for him. He treated her as if she didn't exist. She was finished! Resolved in her decision
Amusing, Guest Writers, ghost, love, Rebecca ...all

Twitter Updates for 2013-05-19
Bill Next Best Blog on Mon 20 May 2013 at 2:00 AM Tweets from 2013-05-19
Uncategorized, Twitter

The 500th Video
The Escapist on Mon 20 May 2013 at 12:00 AM LoadingReadyRun uses it's 500th weekly update, to reflect on the first 499.

Crysis 3
The Escapist on Mon 20 May 2013 at 12:00 AM Paul and Graham become entangled in a Crysis ... 3.

Mete Sarabi, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Mailarta Queen of Poste on Sun 19 May 2013 at 11:01 PM Thanks Mete . . already a new package started . . 
USA, Illinois, Mete Sarabi, Champaign
Topics: arts

Portland Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon
The Gym Is My New Boyfriend on Sun 19 May 2013 at 10:39 PM Today, was my first half marathon of the season. BF, his dad, and I drove to Portland yesterday for the race. It was their first major expo and they both thoroughly enjoyed it. The Rock n' Roll series
Half Marathon, Races, RnRPDX, Running
Topics: lifestyle

disenchanted
Trampled by Geese on Sun 19 May 2013 at 10:32 PM I've been feeling disenchanted with the internet of late. The thing is, I feel that the internet could be, and quite frankly should be, a place where people can get together and share knowledge about
Rant

Luxton Rodeo and Midway continues tomorrow #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Sun 19 May 2013 at 9:06 PM Heading home after a successful day on the midway.  Not sure if there will be any prizes left to be won following this haul. Photo: Brad Edwards The Luxton Pro Rodeo and Midway. The FUN continues
Sports, games, midway, family

"The Entrance"
artist Linny D. Vine on Sun 19 May 2013 at 7:54 PM Oh my gosh, it's the entrance to TOSH!!As in, "The Old School House Arts Centre"(Qualicum Beach, BC Canada)in the Linnyland long and leaner Linnyism style!-----------------------"The Entrance"oil on ca
The Old School House Arts Centre, TOSH, topiary, painting of woman in striped dress, Qualicum Beach BC ...all
Topics: arts

Today's Nuke News
Intuitech -NGOs & Tech on Sun 19 May 2013 at 4:59 PM Algeria plans to build its 1st nuclear plant in 2025 - Xinhua Algeria plans to build its 1st nuclear plant in 2025XinhuaALGIERS, May 19 (Xinhua) - Algeria plans to build its first nuclear plant in 2025
sustainability
Topics: environment

"Multiple Choice" Opened and Ongoing!
Mercurio Gallery on Sun 19 May 2013 at 4:19 PM Wow!What a turnout for the opening bash of MULTIPLE CHOICE on Saturday, and what a large quantity of enthusiasm expressed for the show! If you weren't among the folks that stopped by yesterday to meet
Topics: arts

Stornoway tonight at Lucky Bar #yyjmusic @luckybar @StornowayBand @AtomiqueEvents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Sun 19 May 2013 at 1:00 PM Atomique Productions presents  STORNOWAY  Tonight at Lucky Bar  With: Horse Thief  Doors: 8:00pm  Tickets: $15.00  Lyle's Place, Ditch Records and TicketWeb.ca.  http://www
live music, concerts

The Canadian Rockies - Over, Under or Through
Victoria Daily Photo on Sun 19 May 2013 at 11:53 AM I recently made a quick trip to Calgary Alberta, flying there and then driving back through the mountains. The mountains looked spectacular still covered in snow. Here we are driving west, leaving C
The Rocky Mountains, Coquihalla Highway, praires, Fern Long
Topics: photos

Revisiting images from the 2012 Victoria Day Parade #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Sun 19 May 2013 at 11:45 AM Photo Credit: Brad Edwards-Play In Victoria The Victoria Day Parade returns tomorrow to the streets of Downtown Victoria.  Let's take a moment and look at some of the images from last years great eve
photography, parade, photographs, community event

a call to peaceful idle no more revolution
a room of my own on Sun 19 May 2013 at 10:34 AM Topics: politics

ANIMAL DISEASE DISASTERS RISK HUMAN HEALTH, according to Globalist eugenicist 'On
LA ROSA on Sun 19 May 2013 at 10:28 AM   Animal Diseases & Humans Important informational links: http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/animals.html http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vetext/INF-DI/ZVBD-nat-disasters.pdf http://www.avma.org/disaster/link
ExplosiveReports.com, Infowars.com, LEW ROCKWELL: LewRockwell.com, LIFESITENEWS.COM, REVOLUTION NEWS: RevolutionNews.us ...all
Topics: arts

Integrating the Value of Responsibility
Inside Awareness Blog on Sun 19 May 2013 at 9:33 AM Life Area:  Autonomy  getting InTouch Compassionate Communication is for the purpose of developing a connection to inner self.  The purpose: moving into a conscious understanding of one's motivation
Value - Responsibility, getting InTouch with Values, responsibility, value, Value Awareness ...all
Topics: health

GLOBALIST U.N. FOOD AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION advocates 'Sustainable diets, "One H
LA ROSA on Sun 19 May 2013 at 9:31 AM Edible insects Future prospects for food and feed security FAO Forestry Paper 171 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2013 Download Full Report  - 5.7Mb Contents Foreword Ab
ONE HEALTH, ExplosiveReports.com, LEW ROCKWELL: LewRockwell.com, LIFESITENEWS.COM, WE ARE CHANGE VICTORIACONCEPT ...all
Topics: arts

Cumin-scented mango chutney
www.familyfeedbag.com on Sun 19 May 2013 at 7:56 AM For as long as I can remember, my family has been having a love affair with condiments. As a kid, the refrigerator door was always heavy with jars. Even when the main fridge shelves got a little low be
mango chutney, condiments, Canning, family eating, confessions ...all
Topics: food

Too broke, or too disorganized, to keep the national gallery open
Paul Willcocks on Sun 19 May 2013 at 6:24 AM The Honduran National Gallery of Art locked its doors this week.The government hasn't provided any money since January. Staff haven't been paid since November. They finally quit coming to work, and now
Topics: politics

The Fashionista
Life as a Human on Sun 19 May 2013 at 4:00 AM Mother and daughter have radically different attitudes toward weddings, including what to wear.The Fashionista is a post from: LIFE AS A HUMAN
family, Humor, Weddings
Topics: lifestyle

Tarmac Meditations #123: Love Poem #38
Life as a Human on Sun 19 May 2013 at 4:00 AM Written over many years, this piece came back to me this morning. I thought that I wanted to run but it turned out that I needed to write.Tarmac Meditations #123: Love Poem #38 is a post from: LIFE AS
Tarmac Meditations
Topics: lifestyle

Twitter Updates for 2013-05-18
Bill Next Best Blog on Sun 19 May 2013 at 2:00 AM Tweets from 2013-05-18
Uncategorized, Twitter

Save our Pac Mans
penny-arcade.com on Sun 19 May 2013 at 12:00 AM Pac Man is being "re-imagined" with a "cool" cartoon and video game. Oh boy.

1000 animal rights advocates for marineland opening today
a room of my own on Sat 18 May 2013 at 9:16 PM Topics: politics

"Borrowed Light”
Elizabeth Tweets on Sat 18 May 2013 at 7:12 PM Our son Samuel focused on the prism-effect and shadows for this sculpture and he calls it "Borrowed Light” - a phrase that my father used to use to describe a room that doesn't have light of its own
Uncategorized, borrowed light, Samuel Houston, sculpture

Today's Nuke News
Intuitech -NGOs & Tech on Sat 18 May 2013 at 4:59 PM Noam Chomsky: Obama willing to start nuclear war to kill bin Laden - Raw Story Raw Story Noam Chomsky: Obama willing to start nuclear war to kill bin LadenRaw StoryMIT professor Noam Chomsky criticized
sustainability
Topics: environment

In Remembrance of Suzanne
Circles within Circles on Sat 18 May 2013 at 4:49 PM This week a very dear friend of mine passed over. Suzanne was not only a friend to all of us in Circles, she was a wonderful supporter. I met her about 30 years ago when she and a friend came for a re
Blog, Death and after, Spirit communication

Tee hee hee!!!!
Crumpled Paper on Sat 18 May 2013 at 11:49 AM I am so effin excited about this whole wedding thing, if only for the fact that I'm getting to do all these cool things I've always wanted to do but never had an excuse for! I'm excited for all the o
life, awesome, seal, wax stamp, wedding junk

First we take Manhattan…
Victoria Spirit on Sat 18 May 2013 at 11:05 AM Signed, sealed, delivered: our spirits are now south of the border!  Long have we teased our American friends - tantalizing palates at Tales of the Cocktail, at competitions, and events, but leaving n
events, Gin, Gin in the City, News
Topics: wine

The 200
HouseHuntVictoria on Sat 18 May 2013 at 10:34 AM Comment madness?  No...Amazing how interest rates have continued to come down and improve affordability. Carry on.  
Topics: real_estate

[SHIFT-IT School] Get Solid Biz Know How to Become a Thriving Soloentrepreneur
Christina Merkley The SHIFT-IT Coach on Sat 18 May 2013 at 10:00 AM I'm in Los Angeles, California today … co-leading our THEO Accelerator Retreat. Thank goodness for the power of technology to deliver while I'm "at the wall” visually scribing away! Just an FYI tha
coaching, training, visual facilitation

Value Reflection for May 19th - 25th, '13
Inside Awareness Blog on Sat 18 May 2013 at 6:55 AM 2012 Value Focus, Value - Responsbility, responsibility, Values
Topics: health

May is Labyrinth Awareness Month at Oneness Wednesdays
Inside Awareness Blog on Sat 18 May 2013 at 6:35 AM Labyrinth - Heart Shape/Portable, Heart Center, Heart Labyrinths, Labyrinth, Meditative Walk
Topics: health

What the World Needs Now
Life as a Human on Sat 18 May 2013 at 4:00 AM A talk on love by a well known Australian cartoonist causes the author to reflect on the need for love and respect in an increasingly uncaring and violent world.What the World Needs Now is a post from:
Social Commentary
Topics: lifestyle

Dark Circles and Shadowy Figures: A Movie Review
28 Days Later Analysis on Sat 18 May 2013 at 4:00 AM *there are spoilers here. Tagline: "In this home, no one sleeps." Director/writer: Paul Soter. Cast: Johnathon Schaech, Andrea Frankle, Pell James, and Philippe Brenninkmeyer. Dark Circles
Summary, supernatural horror movie review, movie review, supernatural, plot summary ...all
Topics: movies

Trailer Park Poet - Part 3
Life as a Human on Sat 18 May 2013 at 3:00 AM An attempt to describe the journeys of my life, the ones I've escaped to help others. - The trailer park series is an attempt to touch the heart of what it means to be a woman hearing these words, and
Humanity, poetry, Melinda Cochrane
Topics: lifestyle

Twitter Updates for 2013-05-17
Bill Next Best Blog on Sat 18 May 2013 at 2:00 AM Tweets from 2013-05-17
Uncategorized, Twitter

Mystery Grass
Victoria Daily Photo on Sat 18 May 2013 at 12:01 AM Whenever I visit Mount Douglas Park I always visit a small swampy area because it has such a grand stand of Skunk Cabbage and to see the wonderful cuneiform of deer hoofprints in the black mud. On my l
grass, Mount Douglas park
Topics: photos

Mike Daisey meets the Magic Kingdom - by John Threlfall
cvvmagazine.com on Fri 17 May 2013 at 11:26 PM American Utopias: Mike Daisey meets the Magic Kingdom By John Threlfall Mike Daisey has gone to Disney World and returned enlightened-or, as he might well put it, "You would not fucking believe the shi
Performing Arts, theatre, Mike Daisey, UNO, Victoria
Topics: lifestyle

Sole, the original Fast Food
Real Food Made Easy on Fri 17 May 2013 at 8:22 PM If you are looking for a fast dinner option that is rel [...]
latest, Methods
Topics: food

Weekend Yoga Jean Specials!
Not Just Pretty on Fri 17 May 2013 at 8:10 PM New for spring… Peaches & Cream Print Ankle Length Yoga Jeans Made in Montreal Long Weekend Special! Just mention the code, Love these jeans! and get 10% off any Yoga Jean style! Online customers can
1% for the Planet, discount, eco boutique, Eco chic, Eco Fashion ...all
Topics: fashion

another look at the neverending "war on terror"
a room of my own on Fri 17 May 2013 at 5:51 PM Topics: politics

This is not my web
clintlalonde.net on Fri 17 May 2013 at 5:16 PM #bbpBox_335085760724209664 a { text-decoration:none; color:#505C56; }#bbpBox_335085760724209664 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }So after a lot of thought, I've decided to scrap the comments secti
All the rest, assholes
Topics: education

Today's Nuke News
Intuitech -NGOs & Tech on Fri 17 May 2013 at 4:59 PM Correction: Nuclear Plant Shutdown-NC Story - ABC News News & Observer Correction: Nuclear Plant Shutdown-NC StoryABC NewsIn a story May 16 about a shutdown at the Shearon Harris nuclear power plant, T
sustainability
Topics: environment

VicPD supporting Safe Boating Awareness Week #yyj #marinesafety @VicPDCanada
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 4:15 PM VicPD Marine Response Unit Supporting North American Safe Boating Awareness Week   Victoria BC - VicPD's Marine Response Unit (MRU) and Reserve Constables will be educating boaters throughout Vict
police, safety, boats

Robert Morin & Lorraine Dufour, Raymond Boisjoly, Geoffrey Farmer, Julia Feyrer
You Tube on Fri 17 May 2013 at 4:14 PM Robert Morin & Lorraine Dufour, Raymond Boisjoly, Geoffrey Farmer, Julia Feyrer at the LAB AGGV From: ExhibitVic Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 12:33 More in Entertainment
http://gdata.youtube.com/schemas/2007#video
Topics: arts

Harlem to Paris Starring Emily Braden and Brishen #yyjmusic
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 3:30 PM Harlem to Paris Starring Emily Braden and Brishen Venue: White Eagle Hall Date 08/09/2013 Time 07:00 PM Price ($) 25.00 Website Victoria Django Festival Presents: From Harlem to Paris Starri
live music, concerts, Concert Announcements

Race to the End of the Earth on NOW at @RoyalBCMuseum #RaceToTheEnd #yyjarts #yyj
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 3:13 PM   Race to the End of the Earth on now at the Royal BC Museum Victoria, BC - The Royal BC Museum today opened its new feature exhibition, Race to the End of the Earth, which charts the triumph and
museum, History, Education

HarbourCats Announce 'Cats Camps #yyjsports @HarbourCats @kirbyssports
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 2:30 PM   HarbourCats Announce: 'Cats Camps Presented by Kirby's Source for Sports (Victoria, BC - May 17, 2013) General Manager Holly Jones is thrilled to announce that the Victoria HarbourCats have partn
Sports

The Bay Centre struts out the fashion tonight at 7 - May 17 @BayCentreVic #yyjeve
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 1:30 PM May 17, 7 pm Location: The Bay Centre, Centre Court Event: The show will feature the top ten models chosen by YOU, wearing the latest trends from Spring/Summer 2013. Hosted by Melissa Lambert-P

I Love Deliveries!
Crumpled Paper on Fri 17 May 2013 at 12:37 PM I've always loved deliveries and I've been an on-line shopper for years. But I have never received as many deliveries as I have the last few months as I really dive into finishing my wedding planni
life, wedding junk

UPDATE: @VicPDCanada recover stolen items from Christ Church Cathedral #yyj @cit
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 12:04 PM Crime Reduction Unit Recovers Church Artifacts   Victoria BC - VicPD is happy to announce the recovery of recently stolen historic church artifacts late last night. The artifacts were turned in l

"You Gotta Eat Here” tv show returns to Victoria for a second helping
Vibrantvictoria on Fri 17 May 2013 at 11:52 AM Popular eateries Bin 4 Burger Lounge, Foo Asian Street Food and Pig BBQ Joint to be featured on Food Network Canada's popular comfort food exposé.
Business & the Local Economy, Local News
Topics: urbanism

Special Event: The Art of the Trio Series @HermannsJazz Club TONIGHT #yyjmusic #j
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 11:37 AM The Art of the Trio Series presents legendary Canadian saxophonist/ pianist and multi-Juno Award-winner PHIL DWYER, acclaimed bassist KEN LISTER & drummer KELBY MACNAYR for a night of deeply swinging
Night Club, live entertainment

A wide-eyed newbie triathlete in the open water
toriklassen.com on Fri 17 May 2013 at 11:03 AM Tonight's lake swim was an eye-opener. But first, let me catch you up. I signed up for an Olympic distance triathlon I started open-water swimming two weeks ago with wet suit on loan from my triathlon
Sport-Fitness, British Columbia, Climbing, Lake Deifenbaker, Okanagan ...all
Topics: lifestyle

2,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED MARCH FOR LIFE VICTORIA 2013: "Killing females because of t
LA ROSA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 9:21 AM CANADA, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - While an estimated 25,000 pro-lifers gathered in the nation's capital on May 9 for the Canadian National March for Life, thousands more took to the streets on
CatholicCulture.org, ExplosiveReports.com, LEW ROCKWELL: LewRockwell.com, LIFESITENEWS.COM, TOMWOODS.COM ...all
Topics: arts

Tours of HMCS Victoria offered this weekend #yyjevents #marpac #hmcsvictoria #nav
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 7:50 AM HMCS Victoria All aboard! This will add a little more excitement to the long weekend. Ever wanted to see what the inside of a submarine looks like?  Here's your chance. Cmdr. Chris Ellis and his
Navy, Defence, military

CVV VICTORIA EVENTS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS: STAFF PICKS May 17 2013
cvvmagazine.com on Fri 17 May 2013 at 7:38 AM Each week CVV Magazine staff members post their personal recommendations from our Victoria BC events calendar on what to see and do in and around Victoria BC. Some events will be well known, some will
Staff Picks, events, Victoria, Victoria Events
Topics: lifestyle

http://club-mud.blogspot.com/2013/05/hi-all-since-our-group-is-down-this.html
CLUB MUD on Fri 17 May 2013 at 7:27 AM Hi all,Since our group is down this weekend (due to the vacations and tornado chasing) we are going to postpone the Salt Spring hike and do something closer to home.Let's meet at West Shore Serious Cof
Topics: sports

Neil E. Dee's BIZARRIETY TONIGHT @LogansVictoria #yyjevents
PLAY IN VICTORIA on Fri 17 May 2013 at 7:00 AM Neil E. Dee's BIZARRIETY Venue: Logan's Pub Date 05/17/2013 Time 09:00 PM Price ($) 12.00 Website  The Danger Returns to Logan's Pub with Neil E. Dee's BIZARRIETY "the Most Dangerous Show in Tow
Arts and Entertainment

Making A Difference: Katie Mogan Graham - Global Mothers
Life as a Human on Fri 17 May 2013 at 4:00 AM A Life As A Human Interview: We believe that every product has a story, and that this story should be told. Global Mothers works with NGOs in the Global South, helping artisans design and make fair tra
feature, Humanity, LAAH Interviews, Making A Difference
Topics: lifestyle