Introducing the V-Pole, a connectivity, electricity, utility pole mashup

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The idea behind the V-Pole — a concept utility pole and art project from the brain of Vancouver-based writer Douglas Coupland — is basically: make it transparent, design it well and it put it all in one place. Earlier this month Coupland and the Mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson, showed off mockups of the V-Pole (V for Vancouver), which contains multi-colored units of wireless connectivity stacked on a utility pole that’s connected to optical underground wiring, and paired with electric car charging outlets and an LED street light.

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Interesting concept, the coloured bands are a little ugly though.

IBM stung by BYOD pitfalls

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The whole bring-your-own-device trend may cause as many problems as it solves, according to IBM(s ibm) CIO Jeanette Horan.

BYOD, in which companies let (even encourage) employees to use their personal smartphone or other tablet of choice for work, was driven largely by the popularity of Apple’s(s aapl) iPhone and iPad devices and embraced by companies that saw it as a way to boost productivity and mobility of their workers.

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Nice setup.

BBQ fest booth, check out the lower left

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BBQPress... Mmmmm.

Bacon pecan waffles

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I tried these in seaside, they were delicious!

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My Work Team

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Janitorial Team at Automattic

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Back in Seaside, FL.

Vancouver Sun Run

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So when I foolishly signed up for the Sun Run, I didn’t actually expect to have to RUN.

But now both daughters, their associated beaus and the good lady wife have signed up it looks like I’ll actually have to try hard. That and the fact my previous company paid my entrance fee! Duty bound and all that.

It’s Canada’s biggest 10km run, and has been going since 1985.

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012: Mini Preview

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The Spring Dance is upon us.

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Canucks are Presidents Trophy winners for the second season in a row. Let's hope they can go one better this year!

The Masters: Then and Now

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More than any other golf tournament in the world, the Masters carries a mystique that elevates golf to the gods. This year Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, three of the greatest who ever played the game, will hit ceremonial balls off the first tee to start the tournament. Can you name another tournament that starts like this? All past Masters winners gather for a dinner the night before the start to feast on a meal sponsored by last year’s winner.

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