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Mt. Fuji

Social Media in Japan

I’m in Japan for a few weeks, mostly to see family and do some travelling. Last week my kids and I climbed the irreverent Mt. Fuji which was absolutely breathtaking (pun intended). I had climbed it many years ago with

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WordCamp Victoria 2012

WordCamp Victoria 2012 I have had the pleasure of speaking at the last two WordCamps in Victoria and was thrilled to be asked to submit a proposal for the next one on January 14th, 2012. TOPIC: “Leveraging Social Media to

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Social Media Club – Feb 23

SMC-Feb-23.jpgThe February 23rd meeting featured a panel of 3 local retailers, all at different stages of development in their social media marketing strategies. Each video segment is about 10:00 minutes in length (YouTube’s limit). The panelists are: 

  1. Michael Stevulak: Owner/President, Scooter Underground
  2. Rod Phillips: Director, Buying & Marketing,
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Olympic Hockey Finals – Private Party

4360728052_4febd8ceb5.jpgWant to win a private party for you and 14 friends to watch the Olympic Men’s Hockey Gold Medal finals in a private theatre at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa?

Of course you do.

There are three ways you can enter. All you need to do is:

  1. Comment: leave a comment on this blog in the "Comments" box below stating why you love Olympic hockey.
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Twingerbread for Humanity

IMG_8265-1.JPGAs a parent and a homeowner I know how important it is to have a stable home and the role a house plays in creating an environment where children can thrive. I am blessed and grateful to have a home and two healthy children so when the opportunity arose to get involved with Habitat For Humanity and help others achieve their dream of owning a home I was happy to do so. 

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Help save the Arts in BC!

Picture 5.png I received this email today from the Victoria Symphony, and wanted to do my part to help restore funding to the BC Arts Council. I know our family loves to attend the symphony and our kids both participate in the annual Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival. 

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