Michael Geller
Writer and Blogger at Freelance
registered community planner, real estate consultant, retired architect, educator and blogger at https://t.co/RhiJPXMXGw
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2 weeks ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
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2 weeks ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
Ever since the first modern exposition was held in London in 1851, world fairs have allowed countries to showcase their achievements, cultures, and technologies, oftentimes with surprising long-lasting results. Canadians do not need to be told this. Many of us remember Montreal’s EXPO 86, aka Man and his World.
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1 month ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
The following was published yesterday on CityHallWatch CityHallWatch has just learned that an unusual third-party appeal to the BC Property Assessment Review Panel has resulted in a threefold increase in the assessed value for the Dunsmuir Hotel at 500 Dunsmuir Street. Readers will recall this historic building was ordered to be demolished by the City of Vancouver in late 2024 after years of neglect by its owner.
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1 month ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
April Fool's Day has always been one of my favourite days of the year, perhaps because I have always enjoyed being a fool. Over the years I have celebrated the occasion with various pranks. Below are three of my favourites. In 1998, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and his sons Prince William and Prince Harry participated in official engagements in Vancouver and had a private holiday in Whistler.
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2 months ago |
gellersworldtravel.blogspot.com | Michael Geller
This past Tuesday was World Obesity Day. Like many people, I struggle with maintaining my weight at an acceptable level. But my interest in obesity is as much professional as it is personal. That is because in 2003, I participated in the production of a documentary film featured on David Suzuki's The Nature of Things that examined how good planning can reduce obesity. I would like to share some background as to how this came about.
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Listening to discussion regarding memorable ads on @CBCCrossCountry. While I can't phone in since I'm in Osaka Japan, surely the VW ad "Ever wonder how the guy who drives the snow plow gets to the snow plow?" deserves mention!
I could never understand why a band would call itself The New Pornographers. Now we're finding out. It was a disgusting name and disgusting behavior by the drummer. I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't believe other band members were truly shocked. https://t.co/VknSihZKj8
were you aware there's a major world fair taking place this week in Osaka Japan? It will continue until mid October. Check it out. There are a lot of wonderful things to see. https://t.co/8feSzAC3Ig
