Archive for November, 2009

Tck in a Box

November 29th

Our friends at TckTckTck designed this amazing app. It seems super cool, but we’d like your feedback. Feel free to test out “Tck in a box” + let us know what you think!

Twitter Reflections from TEDxVancouver 2009

November 22nd

East of Main had the honor of being selected to attend Vancouver’s first ever TED talks on November 21, 2009: TEDxVancouver.

It was truly an amazing eye-opening experience. I especially had a great time hanging out with all the minority crowd - Raakhi Sinha + Gurpreet Sian [SouthAsian Arts],  Lara Honrado + Alden Habacon [Mango], and Charles [...]

Local Mountains Open Early

November 13th

The moment West Coasters have been waiting for… SNOW!
Despite us loving the rain and the temperate climate, all the skiers and boarders out West wait all Fall for the start of another season. And this one is looking like it will be a great one.
Vancouver’s 3 local ski mountains are opening EARLY this year, almost [...]

Main & Broadway Burns Down - Huge Fire Takes Out Kishu, Slickity Jim’s, Zocalo, etc.

November 12th

Half of the block on the southwest corner of Main & Broadway went up in flames early this morning. Speculation is rife in the hood. What happened? How’d it start? EastOfMain sent our 10am photos of the aftermath to the Georgia Straight. As of 5pm, most of the ruins have been levelled with a bulldozer [...]

Gyro, Donair, Shawarma - What’s the Difference?

November 12th

Ever wondered what the heck was the difference between a Gyro, Donair or Shawarma?

Well East of Main went exploring and met up with Karim, the Owner of Mediterra - a Mediterranean restaurant within the AMS Student Union Building at UBC.
He gave the quick and dirty… Nothing!
They are just the different terms for the same food item [...]

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