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Re: Times Square or Twitter?

bz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:23:44 -0000

Here's another way to think of it:

Traditional advertising media counts impressions.

Social media *makes/changes/affects* impressions.

Re: Are Bloggers Just Cheerleaders?

bz — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:38 -0000

Back in the spring I addressed this issue with a post called Bloggers Are New But Are They Media. Some of the arguments raised in that discussion can be applied to this post as well.

I should add that I'm not trying to place myself above the crowd in this discussion. I have a good old case of Catholic guilt about some of the cheerleading I've done in the past and the self-imposed "obligations" I have felt to offer support for announcements.

Re: Tasting Etude Wines at Carneros, Napa Valley

bz — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:20:39 -0000

Of course! It's part of the fun when you go down into the basement and pull out a bottle to find it was signed. It's a nice little reminisce about the day you met the Winemaker and visited the winery.

Re: Diversify or Specialize?

bz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:32:23 -0000

I was laying out my best asset: diversity.

Re: Diversify or Specialize?

bz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:40:56 -0000

Yes Roger, I also believe fighting from within is the best case scenario, like Matthew mentioned.

It's a shame, however, that one has to behave in a cloak and dagger manner to get in the door before the change can be affected.

The fact the industry is blind to it's need to move forward, embrace change and seek innovation is what disappoints me.

Change should be affected from within, and employers should be actively seeking the people that can participate in the status quo AND move it forward. It's not an either / or proposition. It can be done simultaneously.

Re: Why Do Radio Stations Play The Same Songs?

bz — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:13:08 -0000

Pay for play exists more in the US than Canada. Which then affects Canadian charts because Canadian music directors mimic exactly what happens in the US.

Payola really existed heavily in the early years of radio when DJ's had control over music on their shows. It now happens on a station basis where large commercial buys or concert appearances or trips are bundled and given to stations that add the records.

It's similar to what happens in politics.. the ridings that elect someone to government are more likely to win government contracts for their community than the constituency that has an opposition member.

It's not right, and people fight against it, but it does exist.

I do find your final sentence an interesting argument: "The Stations do not play it because people like it, people like it because the stations play it."

How do you fix the system? Because there ARE radio stations that play variety and dont get the benefit of big label dollars, yet they languish near the bottom of the ratings..

Re: Why Do Radio Stations Play The Same Songs?

bz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:55:02 -0000

Read the comments from Phil and myself again. Radio is a snack that people want to be familiar.

Re: Why Do Radio Stations Play The Same Songs?

bz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:04:46 -0000

Derek, to your question a bit back .. I did enjoy the songs when they were still new, but they burned on me VERY fast.

The type of music I ended up listening to in my off time was top 40 -ish. More euro based, but the same sort of sound. In other words, the stuff I wasn't playing to death.

However, as many a PD would tell me when I made a beef about the music, when I was sick of it, the audience was just starting to get it.

Re: Why Do Radio Stations Play The Same Songs?

bz — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:22:59 -0000

Radio spins the familiar hits because most listening is not done for long periods of time. People tune in for 10 mins in the car to the grocery store, for 15 on the way to the movie, for 20 on the way home from work.

Most contemporary music radio stations (CFOX, The Beat) are designed to be consumed like snacks, not meals. Consumed in small portions you're more likely to hear something that's familiar and you like, that's a good thing. Consume these stations for a long period of time as the only staple of your diet and you'll get sick of the songs, that's a bad thing.

I'm trying to find a better way of saying "you're using them wrong," but I can't. The radio stations are designed for light consumption (which is the way the majority of the population uses radio).

Re: NHL Face Off 2009

bz — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:19:01 -0000

That's of the original bowl at the HHOF. I took the shot through the glass case, hence not super clear.

Re: Wine Names Are Bullshit

bz — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:50:41 -0000

I find this controversy amusing, since it's not new. It's been well known in the industry and talked about for YEARS. A few well placed journos have managed to break the story open, and it's about time.

Many many many wines are just bulk juice bought on the open market, cellared and repackaged. Some "local" wines could actually be Bulgarian.

Re: Stags Leap, Stag’s Leap or Stags’ Leap?

bz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:44:35 -0000

Stags' (the heritage winery) produces bottle far less in price than Stag's (contest winner).

The taster joked that sometimes Stags' will be on a wine list, and Stag's will be brought to the table. He encouraged you to "drink up!" because the price of Stags' is far less than Stag's.

I didnt do a side by side tasting of the two, so I can't really say which is better, only which costs more and is more "famous"

Re: Why Is It Called Oroppas?

bz — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:26:30 -0000

My wife is a wine industry professional. Wine tasting Done right actually includes no drinking. That's what the silver spit buckets on the table are for.

Re: Chambar Cracks Open Chambar Ale

bz — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:57:36 -0000

I havent heard about retail info yet, I cant tell if it's in store only or not as the website ChambarAle.com isnt really live yet and Jen picked up the bottles for me.

Re: How Many Zones To YVR On The Canada Line?

bz — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:08:36 -0000

The photo of the terminal I posted in the article is of one at the airport. This will be many tourist's point of entry to the city. That's what I mean by tourist line. There will be a far greater "rookie" quotient on this transit line than any other, and I would have hoped the UX for the machines would have taken that into account, somewhat.

As it stands I tried to board a bus at Grouse last week armed with a $5 bill and no coins. The buses don't take bills. "You should know that," was the reponse I received from the surly driver.

I haven't ridden a bus in almost a decade. I take the SkyTrain or SeaBus and they both have paper currency facilities. Last time I took a bus there was just a big change box and I was fine with overpaying a couple bucks because I didn't have change.

My point is the system is not very friendly to those who don't use it frequently.

Re: How Many Zones To YVR On The Canada Line?

bz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:55:43 -0000

With so much of the world already using turnstiles, I'm sure appropriate technology already exists. Didn't this line come "on time" and "under budget"???

They could have spent the extra time and budget funds on having a useful system on day 1 instead of ad libbing as they go.

Re: How Many Zones To YVR On The Canada Line?

bz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:06:05 -0000

"Way Out" baffles me too. I keep thinking the "w" is describing the platform name (which are also difficult to find when staring out the window trying to remember what station you're at.

It's just odd all the way 'round. That said, I still do love taking Zacharie on a ride to the airport to do some plane watching and this is a quick and easy way to get it done.

Re: How Many Zones To YVR On The Canada Line?

bz — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:46:20 -0000

hear you on the hassle of the closed European system. Stairs everywhere - not luggage/ stroller friendly at all. Probably a function of the era they were built. You would think in 2009 they could build an accessible AND closed system.

I havent even mentioned the depth of the platforms. They are VERY shallow. I don't want to even guess at the over/under for the first fatality from tripping into the train well.

Re: How Many Zones To YVR On The Canada Line?

bz — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:15:25 -0000

Perhaps in utopia, yes. But here's the thing: it's NOT free and if we all went around abiding only the laws we liked, well... That would be an interesting anarchy, wouldn't it?

Re: Daddy Daycare: Riding the Canada Line to YVR Vancouver Airport

bz — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:30:20 -0000

Aw shucks. Thanks Paula! I'm just another dad with lots of extra time cause he doesnt have a gig looking for cheap ways to amuse a toddler!

Re: Rediscovering Julia Child

bz — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:29:19 -0000

Good point - I did love Julia far more than Julie and that's where most of my smiles came from during the movie. It easily could have been cut in half and just been 60mins on Julia.

Re: The DJs of Z95.3FM Vancouver: Where Are They Now?

bz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:29:50 -0000

Lol. I'm on there too man.. :)

Re: The DJs of Z95.3FM Vancouver: Where Are They Now?

bz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:16:27 -0000

@Tracy - it wasnt my choice to leave, but I'm fine with it all - I'm currently looking for the bigger and better things.

Re: The DJs of Z95.3FM Vancouver: Where Are They Now?

bz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:11:16 -0000

Thanks I knew I would forget some ... will add to the list.

Re: The DJs of Z95.3FM Vancouver: Where Are They Now?

bz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:37:25 -0000

@Michael Kid was the evening guy for about a year before going to the Beat

Re: What Dr Phil Told Oprah

bz — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:21:05 -0000

Thanks for all the kind words. My allusion in the above is not to paint myself as Oprah and my ex as the ranchers... It's more to say they are two ways to handle adversity and challenges: bitch about it or
do something. I'm choosing to accept reality and move on to bigger and better challenges- whatever and wherever they may be.

Thanks again.

Re: What Would You Do?

bz — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:54:29 -0000

Thanks for each and every kind word, it's humbling. Im
sorting through things this week and realized a big vacay is probably not prudent just yet.

However.... 5 days in re kootenays is just fine. Never been, always wanted to go and looking forward to seeing my pal Roger.

Doesn't mean some big bucket let items won't get checked off- just not this month.

I hope to be back oN your radio soon.

Re: Are You Proud of Pride?

bz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:46:10 -0000

Maybe its role is strictly symbolic at this point: “I’m wearing a feather boa and short shorts and I’m an accountant! Hilarious!”

agreed.

Re: Are You Proud of Pride?

bz — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:03:57 -0000

I dunno, parades need to be bright and colourful and exciting and flamboyant.

I'm not trying to be uptight on this one, I think it's a good, fun time - I just don't think it does anything to help open the minds of the haters.

Just tossing a balloon for some discussion here to see if someone can shine light in different corners of my closet to help me take a different perspective on this one. Not saying my opinion is right, or definite - just how I've felt about the parade for a few years now.

Re: I Am Lance Armstrong

bz — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:56:31 -0000

I just hope Lance has the legs to make it a good fight. By playing loyal soldier this year, he fell off a few minutes further than if he could have ridden along the attacks - I just don't know if he has enough to win an attack.

But it will be great theatre, bring on D'Huez in 2010!!!

Re: I Am Lance Armstrong

bz — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:11:20 -0000

Aww shucks, thanks Allie. Love your Chill on the Hill video, btw.

Re: 15 Tips To Have Your Vancouver Wedding On A Budget

bz — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:17:58 -0000

do I *really* need to tell you how ridiculously shallow and judgemental you sound in this comment?

Jennifer and I planned the day TOGETHER. We chose everything TOGETHER. Have a look at the wedding photos - we got a brilliant photographer to do them and our ceremony was anything but tacky.

Have a look at the flowers, they were BEYOND gorgeous.

In the end, this is our day, not yours, ours. We loved it. It was perfect, it was beautiful and we're happy.

Had we decided to wear cut offs and serve Kraft dinner at the reception should be of no concern to you. We're happy and that's all that matters.

I hope you enjoy your wedding day, and paying it off for the months to follow. If that's what you want, then that's what you should have.

Re: 15 Tips To Have Your Vancouver Wedding On A Budget

bz — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:11:16 -0000

It was a tough call for us, since all our friends have kids. We did have some there, but they were family or out of towners. Locals were asked to not bring them, and all the parents heartily agreed - they liked having some grown up time.

The best way to tackle the subject is to talk with each couple individually to gauge response. Had we had local kids at our wedding, we would have had upwards of 20 under the age of 5 vs 50 adults. That's what I mean by "it's a wedding, not a birthday party."

Re: Honeymoon on HeliJet Is First Class

bz — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:03:54 -0000

If that's how it reads, that's the fault of the writer (me).

I bought the coupon for HeliJet at a charity auction. I paid for it, but it was promo at the same time.

Everything above is genuine, not a paid advertisement. Gotta give the love where it's earned, I've got a couple more reviews from the twoneymoon to come - one with love, one without and we paid for it all.

Re: On Weddings

bz — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:07:52 -0000

A full Budget Wedding planning summary piece is coming up .. sneak peek? Get your flowers at Whole Foods. Wow.

Re: Team Diabetes Easter Island: Kerri Morrone from Six Until Me

bz — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:09:40 -0000

How does "I'm on my honeymoon" and "the wedding is already planned" sound?

Re: North Shore Athletics Gives Customer Service That’s Out Of This World

bz — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:56:40 -0000

I'm not the one to run out and buy the fanciest pair of fashion footwear (unless it's yellow and black) ;)

The Nike Free was created under this premise that running barefoot is best. So it's not a new principle .. BUT .. in this concrete jungle I live in, there ain't no damned way I'm running 40 miles a week on concrete, pebbles and glass in my bare feet.

Re: Where Does Special K Get The Red Berries?

bz — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:18:56 -0000

thx sandi. those ones are a little different. i'm looking for big slices of berry all dried up.

Re: Biggest Lotto 6/49 Jackpot Ever?

bz — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:57:23 -0000

I pick 31.

Re: Smoking is Legal in Las Vegas Casinos

bz — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:11:23 -0000

Smokers make up less than 1/3 the clientele. If 1/3 are doing something that affects the 2/3 adversely, I'd do everything in my power to keep the majority happy.

Re: Smoking is Legal in Las Vegas Casinos

bz — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:43:39 -0000

Public health > Casino profits

Re: Vancouver to Ban Bottled Water in Parks: Coke Is It!

bz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:10:46 -0000

I agree. I saw this "How Green is Green" article in Metro today: http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/comment/article...

Re: Vancouver to Ban Bottled Water in Parks: Coke Is It!

bz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:18:52 -0000

The water fountains are disgusting. The photo above was taken at David Lam Park this spring. They just leave them turned off all winter/spring without regard that people in this city are active and could require refreshment.

Re: Team Diabetes

bz — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:28:35 -0000

Rio wont close for a while.

We're doing the big sign up campaign in the fall around World Diabetes Day. I'm just putting the word out now, because 1 year to raise $6100 is easier than 6 months.

Re: Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Fever: Resetting the Playoff Beard is Allowed

bz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:34 -0000

It starts when we determine who the second round opponent is. I'm guessing a week.

Re: Want To Find The Vancouver Set of Twilight: New Moon? Look For The Untitled Sports Movie

bz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:01:42 -0000

thanks for the heads up!

Re: A Guide for Juno Weekend Vancouver 2009

bz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:53:24 -0000

hey Jen, I post 'em when I get 'em and don't know that I'll get 'em til they arrive in my inbox.. so check back later this week.

Re: A Guide for Juno Weekend Vancouver 2009

bz — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:34:52 -0000

Good point, but you should know I didnt post everything that's happening .. just picked out some highlights.

Last night I saw the doors open at Tom Lee Music on Granville St with bands playing for free. There are songwriter circles. The FanFest is a great event for kids to meet bands they like.

Hit up the official Juno website for more events.

Re: Tween Dora is now a Princess Explorer

bz — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:02:22 -0000

GREAT idea! Something more casual and real to the "occupation" of explorer. She's a little too "dolled" up in this outfit, but it couldve been worse... like Jenny says with the Bratz-ification.

Re: Francesco Aquilini is Gordon Gecko

bz — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:51:43 -0000

There are many payment plan options. Some starting in April, some start in July, some in August.

Oh, here's another kicker .. if you renewed by Monday, March 9 you could have been entered in a few draws.

I got my renewal package on Wednesday, Mar 11.

Re: Let Them Drink Coke

bz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:33:21 -0000

@Pool88 they need to leave the water fountains on year round. too often they're broken or inoperable when i'm doing my runs.

Re: Let Them Drink Coke

bz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:00:27 -0000

thanks Moneca. I did attack BPA in baby bottles pretty hard last year.

http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/10/17/canad...
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/05/29/canne...
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/05/12/the-u...
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/04/24/have-...
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/04/17/baby-...
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/04/16/what-...

and if you end up using the wrong refillable water bottle, guess what you end up with?

i still think banning the water bottles creates a serious health risk with a minimal environmental benefit.

Re: Ban on Bottled Water Makes Me Thirsty

bz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:20:24 -0000

I'm not saying all tap water is bad, just saying removing the water from the shelves isnt the solution. Educating people to recycle their bottles, or choose tap is the proper tack.

Re: Ban on Bottled Water Makes Me Thirsty

bz — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:11:32 -0000

Be careful which reusable water bottle you're using - wouldn't want one with BPA in it.

http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/04/16/what-...

Re: Ban on Bottled Water Makes Me Thirsty

bz — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:01:22 -0000

I do use Brita at home and it's funny how water I keep in the fridge tastes so much better than the stuff from the tap (despite the fact it's from the tap)

Perhaps it's a reasonable request, but I just find it odd that they want to ban the sale of healthy water yet maintain the sale of sugary drinks. They both have the same environmental impact, and if water's not for sale people will buy pop.

So which would you rather have available for tourists and those who didn't bring along an extra bottle?

Re: How Scott Bourne Helps Me Make Better Images

bz — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:54:02 -0000

@Loke I agree the background on the example is very over done.. I think it was the only way to cut the left side to the right. I just remembered it as a way to stretch the canvas for the image I needed to edit, which was far easier considering I just had plain sky to deal with.

Thanks for the comment (and the advice)!

Re: Vancouver Fireworks Celebration of Light 2009 Cancelled

bz — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:00:17 -0000

I think the threat of "recession" has made this one pretty permanent.

Funny though, with all this recession talk, high end restos are still full.

Re: Guaranteed Win Night for Vancouver Canucks

bz — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:04:53 -0000

11 - 0. write it down, people.

Re: Guaranteed Win Night for Vancouver Canucks

bz — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:50:38 -0000

Me n KJ. FTW!

Re: Virgin Radio Vancouver Attempts to Remove Canucks Curse!

bz — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:27:50 -0000

It was so great you guys were a part of it.. THANKS!

Re: Who Took the Picture of Vancouver in the Fog?

bz — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:26:19 -0000

Right is Orcas Island, left is a mountain near Bellingham.

Re: Who Took the Picture of Vancouver in the Fog?

bz — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:17:03 -0000

And yet here, plain and simple and obvious and discussed on the internets FOR THE PAST WEEK before their story aired, is the answer.

Shame they couldnt highlight Blair's awesome work.

Re: Vancouver = Bespin, The Cloud City

bz — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:22:41 -0000

thanks for the info Melyssa, you can see the updates to the photo I received from photographer Blair Kent, here: http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2009/01/23/who-t...

Re: Vancouver = Bespin, The Cloud City

bz — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:04:17 -0000

If it was taken at Seymour the buildings would be in reverse. It was taken from Cypress, here's the photographer telling the story.

http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2009/01/23/who-t...

Re: Kingyo Izakaya Review

bz — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:55:31 -0000

Kingyo's been around for over a year. If there was a problem it would have been addressed by now.

The layouts are similar, but it's a coaster - not their logo.

Re: Cupcakes Are an Excuse to Eat Icing

bz — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:34:32 -0000

I should add I didnt make the cupcakes, they're from Cupcakes.

Re: Virgin 953 Vancouver Launch Audio / Video

bz — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:41:00 -0000

The JXL remix of Michael Buble's Sway. Something unexpected and local.

Re: Buzz Bishop: Afternoon Delight

bz — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:35:14 -0000

The website had some issues at launch last week, so we had to pull it down to work on. Give us til the end of the week to have it all locked and loaded.

Re: Virgin Radio Vancouver Naked Guy Launch Party

bz — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:29:22 -0000

thanks, it's a total blast!

Re: Virgin Radio Vancouver Arrives Tomorrow

bz — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:02:49 -0000

One exaggerates when one is excited.

Re: 4 Ways to Beat the Winter Running Blues

bz — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:08:39 -0000

I pay my cable bill.

I have no problem grabbing shows in a more convenient format that I already pay to have access to.

Re: Virgin Radio Vancouver

bz — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:50:14 -0000

The website had some issues at launch, so we stripped back to the nuts and bolts of streaming, phone number and still a way to interact with us via facebook.

The web is being rebuilt and should be go for re-launch by the end of the month.

Thanks for your patience.

Re: Virgin Radio Vancouver

bz — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:42:20 -0000

Thanks, I'm diggin the fresh approach too!

Re: Virgin Radio Vancouver

bz — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:10:39 -0000

Honestly? We are going to be close to the same. Crave wasnt totally broken. It had a strong audience, growth in the right direction and was successful.

That said, the chance to join something as powerful as the Virgin family was too good to pass, and we're proud to wave that flag.

As for becoming Virgin UK, well .. everything's greener on the other side of the world, isnt it? Check out the UK Hit 40 on Sunday nights for your dose of BritPop.

Re: Why Do Radio Stations Play The Same Songs?

bz — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:58:10 -0000

A radio station presenting a wide variety of music and styles has existed in the market for decades. If people really wanted unsigned artists and a diverse sound, CiTR at UBC would be a top choice.

Here's something else to watch, a piece by Malcolm Gladwell talking about what people "say" they want, and what people "really" choose.

http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_gladwell_on_sp...

Asked to describe what they want in a coffee, people will say "rich and bold" without ever knowing what it means. Same for "variety" on radio. Trust me, you may say you want it, but you don't mean it - the ratings and sales prove it.

Re: Virgin Radio Vancouver

bz — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:44:34 -0000

While the Crave brand was growing, the chance to grab something as vibrant, energetic and creative as the Virgin name was just too good to pass up.

You'll see all the same crew, with some of us assuming exciting new roles. It's going be great - you'll love it.

Re: Interview: Trevor Linden Jersey Retirement

bz — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:36:28 -0000

@Allie thanks, I dig what you do too!

Re: Virgin Radio Comes to Vancouver

bz — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:58:14 -0000

the full website will be launching soon, in the meantime refresh through http://vancouver.virginradio.ca

Re: Virgin Radio Comes to Vancouver

bz — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:28:57 -0000

We did fix it, we signed on. No need to listen to the college radio anymore.

Re: LA Weight Loss: Before and After

bz — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:49:33 -0000

@Tris There's a "lose all the weight you want for $199" promotion on right now. 310-LOSE is the number to call for details or visit http://www.310lose.com

Re: Best. Sandwich. Ever.

bz — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:17:30 -0000

If I had a sandwich cart in your hood, you'd be coming down every day for lunch.

Try it, you'll like it.

Re: How To Succeed in Radio

bz — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:13:06 -0000

@cgk a government subsidized institution is a very different entity from a for profit broadcaster

Re: Hey America, Don’t Fuck Up (Again)

bz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:57:29 -0000

@Freeway Obamanation or Abomination? it's a very fine line.

Re: Hey America, Don’t Fuck Up (Again)

bz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:00:25 -0000

It's just as much a comment on the process as on the outcome.

The jokes that became Florida and Ohio in the last two elections proved to me, at least, that America is the LAST country in the world who should be leading a crusade for democracy.

If they can't get it right in their own country, how the hell can they expect others to do it properly?

Re: Madonna Sticky and Sweet Tour in Vancouver Set List and Opening Act

bz — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:37:59 -0000

Ive been "Into the Groove" all day while waiting at the "Borderline" to wait and see my "Lucky Star" and hear some awesome "Music".

Re: The Cheapest Place to Park Near GM Place

bz — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:38:09 -0000

@MK I was just copying what they had on their menu.

siopao and ramen.

it's right there on the wall

Re: Tim Horton’s Is Recycling Cups in North Vancouver

bz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:03:54 -0000

Turns cups into roofing and cardboard boxes? Sounds like recycling to me.

I get that lined cups are not recyclable in the traditional way, and need special treatments (that's why it's taken so long and recyclability is not consistent from neighborhood to neighborhood), but isn't this a good first step?

Re: 2008 Canadian Election Campaign: Why I Voted Liberal

bz — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:47:56 -0000

Dion speaking at the Empire Club of Canada. Passion. Positivity. Honesty. No sweater vests.

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/election-2008/liberal-...

forward to about 4:00 mark

Re: How to do a Vancouver Wedding on a Budget: Picking a Photographer

bz — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:51:08 -0000

thanks for the comment, duane. that's the stuff i'd like to know so i can better value this cost in our budget. appreciate you dropping that in.

Re: How to do a Vancouver Wedding on a Budget: Picking a Dress

bz — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:11:56 -0000

The one on Nanaimo near 2nd? A friend was a lounge singer and used to go there all the time for gowns Great shop!

Re: Wine Wednesday: Life’s Too Short to Drink Yellowtail

bz — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:34:14 -0000

You're right .. to each their own.

The point here is that Yellow Tail is mass produced grape juice with care only for the packaging, not really the product. For the same aggressive price point, you could find wines with much more care and craftsmanship.

Then again, some people like to eat fast food, some prefer a meal with flavour.

Re: East More to Lose More

bz — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:53:38 -0000

Hey Gus.

The plans vary, you can get supplements or not, you can get snacks or not.

The basic level will get you one on one personal coaching to help you meet your goals. The counselling sessions have been very effective to help me rethink portion sizes and how to eat throughout the day.

I can say this .. when I factor in all the money I'm NOT spending on bad food, or eating out (lattes, burgers etc) it balances out the same. In other words, the money you'd spend on LA Weight Loss is equal to the money you'd spend on crap food. So it's a win-win and net zero for your budget.

Call em up at 310-LOSE and see what they can do for you!

Re: Team Diabetes: Why Dan Joined

bz — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:59:47 -0000

@karen thanks for the interest.. i'll get the Team D people to contact you asap.

Re: Do Urban Fare’s Square Watermelons Taste Better?

bz — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:03:36 -0000

@rebecca

while i appreciate the creativity at conserving shelf space in japan, i just dont see the rationale behind shipping a $100 vanity watermelon across the ocean to vancouver.

it's a watermelon! do we really need a square watermelon to demonstrate our hip superiority to our friends?

i mean, if they're so cool, why can't we just grow them like that here?

Re: Review: babyeats (baby eats) in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley

bz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:28:09 -0000

I just went back and reread this piece for the first time in a while and wanted to point something out..

$125 for a babyeats membership is MORE than either a Science World or Vancouver Aquarium FAMILY membership.

Which would you rather your child spent some time exploring?

Re: Starbucks Venti BPA and VANOC BPA

bz — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:24:55 -0000

Thanks for the note, India - your comments will add to the discussion and further clarifications.

Re: I Dare You to Eat at The Brave Bull

bz — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:08:38 -0000

I did bolt rather quickly to get home to Z .. but I look forward to meeting you soon.. and reading your review!

Re: Angelina Jolie Stole My Baby Name!

bz — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:52:51 -0000

Yes, since I wrote this post, the facts of the births have been called into debate.

However, I'm not going to let something as simple as fact ruin a fabulously crafted blog post! ;)

Re: I Can Haz Sushi Now?

bz — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:28:43 -0000

They're only at 218 flavours ;) ... $4 for a cup or cone.

Re: Wine Wednesday: Voga, Gabbiano Pinot Grigio

bz — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:04:47 -0000

I like that thought .. wish more people felt that way. Thanks for visiting and adding to the conversation. en garde!!

Re: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

bz — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:24:37 -0000

thanks angella! that's high praise from a photog like you.

i wouldnt mind some critical advice. i have a panasonic fz18 and usually shoot in intlelligent auto.

thanks.

Re: Baby Bottle Manufacturers as Bad as Big Tobacco

bz — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:27:26 -0000

Its a toxic substance linked to early onset of puberty.

It's been banned by the Canadian government. It's just as easy for me to buy something WITHOUT BPA - so why would I buy something WITH it?

Ohh, and we don't do the canned either.

Thanks for the comment. I'll choose paranoid safety over toxic.

Re: What Does it Mean to Volunteer?

bz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:03:58 -0000

I applaud the coast capital volunteering initiative in the post. My issue with this is tax payees dollars are involved. You have s choice to support coast. I don't hav a choice to support the gov. If they want to volunteer, the volunteer. My mom has been doing vanoc work for over a year without so much as a parking chit in return.

Re: “Off Leash” Doesnt Mean “Eat My Baby”

bz — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:58:00 -0000

This is the same behaviour exhibited by smokers. The "if you dont like it, then move" attitude.

Here's the thing: when I don't smoke, I'm not affecting you. when I take my son for a walk in a park, I'm not affecting you.

when you smoke, you're affecting me. when you run your aggressive dog off leash, you're affecting me.

The onus is on YOU to adjust your behaviour to respect your neighbours, I already have adjusted mine. Leash and/or train your dog.

Re: “Off Leash” Doesnt Mean “Eat My Baby”

bz — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:28:06 -0000

People with dogs need to realize they are not alone in the world.

Re: Why Valleywag doesn't work (Scripting News)

bz — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:28:22 -0000

VW may be awful, but here you are linking to them, feeding their publicity machine and offering people a chance to "check it out for themselves"

Cliche time: There's no such thing as bad publicity.

Re: A dangerous RSS trend

bz — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:39:33 -0000

Ummm ... I got this post in my Google Reader and guess what was at the bottom?

Yes, an ad.

"Hello? Kettle? This is pot. Are you black too?"

Re: We may die, but the Web lives on

bz — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:04:31 -0000

I wrote about something similar, digital estate planning, back in the spring. I was inspired by an interview local blogger Derek K Miller did with CBC's Spark.

http://www.cyberbuzz.com/2008/05/14/digital-est...

Re: Calacanis: the Tony Robbins of Web 2.0

bz — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:47:05 -0000

I just think Calacanis is an arrogant a-hole.

That said, I really do enjoy his appearances on TWiT, but I still think he's a total ass.

Re: Now With Pictures!

bz — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:57:25 -0000

@Nick Zeitler

I believe Dvorak was using Duluth as a metaphor for middle america. As if to say the vast majority of the population is just trying to get to work on time, pick up their kids from dance class, make a decent meal and try to read a newspaper a couple times a week.

Most people dont stand up and wave the environmental flag as if it were religion.

THAT'S his point, not a slight against Duluthites, Duluthians or whatever y'all are called.

Cmon, sometimes you have to listen between the lines.

Re: Speaking at Radio Ink

bz — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:26:06 -0000

Leo - would KILL to see/hear this address. Any plans to record and rebroadcast? Or have anyone you need killed so I can get down there and in?

;) bz.

Re: Rogers iPhone 3G Launch = EPIC LIFE FAIL!

bz — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:26:04 -0000

here's the official response to the gong show from rogers

http://www.cyberbuzz.com/2008/07/11/rogers-resp...

Re: How to: invisibleSHIELD iPhone 3G Install Tutorial VIDEO!

bz — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:29:10 -0000

MovieMaker? BAAAAAAH!

Re: How to Listen to Astral Radio Live on your iPhone

bz — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:05:20 -0000

yall keep beating me to punch on this post! nice work gary!!

Re: iPhone 3G on Rogers/Fido = Missed Calls on 3G Network

bz — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:24:54 -0000

Same here. Straight to vmail calls and inability to dial out for hours. Power on/off seemed to fix the dial out, but the missed calls is frustrating as hell. Some take 2+ days to show up in vmail.

Re: NDP launches attack ad

bz — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:02:26 -0000

I especially like his emphasis on the word DEMOCRATS. Hmmm .. trying to build an Obama Bridge, Jack?

Re: Talk to Me (Us All) About: The S Word

bz — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:31:31 -0000

here's the best part. Joe the Plumber isnt registered to vote.

Re: 2008/07/21/iphone-qik/

bz — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:11:43 -0000

i actually think the iPhone is radio's saviour. after all, you cant listen to the radio with an ipod.. but just with apps like cbs/aol radio - you can actually listen to radio on an iphone/ipod touch

http://cyberbuzzmedia.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/...

Re: 2008/08/08/apple-app-store-blacklist/

bz — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:42:56 -0000

What about giving you achance to delete an app and get a refund? You get 30mins / 1 day / 48hrs to test it to make sure its what you want.

As it stands now, there's no way to test an app, you have to buy it blind, believing what the creator promises.

Re: 10 Most Extraordinary Twitter Updates

bz — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:09:31 -0000

Honourable mentions need to go to Mumbai Tweets, some of Obama's usage and the Cisco Fatty

Re: http://gary.tumblr.com/post/78884559

bz — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:27:16 -0000

The colorwars may be fun, but MY 120 thinks it's spam (sorta)

http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/03/19/my-12...

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk - When do you know you have a community? Stop...

bz — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:40:16 -0000

I work in radio, I'm a traditional, old school broadcaster on a Top 40 radio station. A medium, and format that has taken it's community for granted for too long.

I'm also a blogger, vlogger, twitterer and trying to build out my own personal brand.

Thanks for reminding me about the importance of the little things, Gary.

See ya in Seattle on the 28th.

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk - My Web 2.0 Keynote in NYC Here it is, one of the...

bz — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:16:14 -0000

That was a 90 minute keynote in 15 mins.

Way to smack it Gary.

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk - Why do we only make smart business decisions when...

bz — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:07:49 -0000

Honestly, disappointed about the WLTV Reserve show. I liked the 5min version .. not saying you go on and on and on .. but .. um .. yknow man .. sometimes you do ;)

Great advice about the economic shock being a "near death experience" to scare people sensible.

Nice work, comme toujours.

Re: The Community Play

bz — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:35:16 -0000

great ideas, chris. what do you think radio can do?

sure, they have websites, but they're hardly relevant. music lists, cheesy jock bios, corporate templates - that's about it.

how would you help radio build the bridge between new and old media?

Re: Newspapers Be Warned

bz — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:44:08 -0000

This is sort of thing that will take a piece out of ALL traditional media.

Our radio station had a $95 000 Wedding promo and bought some space on Facebook to promote it. We could target ads to people in Vancouver. We further targeted people who had "engaged" or "in a relationship" as their status. We further sorted it to hit the target female demo of the station. Cost us < $50.

Even WE couldnt replicate that sort of niche on the radio.

Re: Appreciating A Seth Godin Post

bz — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:48:48 -0000

Guy Kawasaki interviewed Darren Rowse about Seth and his closed comment policy. Rowse came to an interesting conclusion - with closed comments it causes the discussion to be taken elsewhere, furthering the "sneeze".

Interesting concept.

I explored how it pertains to radio, here:
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/05/21/radio...

Re: Cuil Misses Me

bz — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:45:56 -0000

Missed me too. Came up with an article written by someone else nearly 2 yrs ago. Verrrrry slow as well.

Was glad they made an effort, but in this biz you get one chance .. they blew it. Back to Google.

bz.

Re: Write apps once, run them everywhere but Facebook

bz — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:16:58 -0000

But will the openness stop MySpace from being a spam whore and kicking open 30 hijack windows everytime I go there?

MySpace is dead. Who cares.

Re: Just Call Me Sporty Spice

bz — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:07:26 -0000

good on you. i'm hosting the run this year, i'll see you there!

Re: My BlogHer/Feminism Rant

bz — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:55:19 -0000

Yes, the Cult of Mom can be rather freaky.

But it's weird, once you have kids - they really do strangle your life and define your identity. The challenge is to still be true to yourself.

Some, however, just dont have their own personality and are quite fine being defined by their children.

I was almost assimilated into the Cult of Mom at a recent library storytime.
http://www.buzzbishop.com/blog/2008/07/24/the-c...

Re: My BlogHer/Feminism Rant

bz — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:20:19 -0000

I think you also need to look at it from the pov of the marketers.

Women at a blogging convention. Odds are more than likely, that a majority of them will have / want children. Yes, there will be some non breeders there, there will also most likely be some gay bloggers there as well... but. .. when trying to deal in majorities and probabilities, you have to generalize, pigeon-hole and stereotype.

it's not wrong, it's not right, it's just how it is.

Re: ALERT To Traditional Media

bz — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:37:29 -0000

LOVE this line: I want a content experience, not an ad.

The way Starbucks is using Twitter vs the way The Vancouver Sun is using Twitter is a PRIME EXAMPLE.

Look them up:

http://www.twitter.com/mystarbucksidea
http://www.twitter.com/vancouversun

One is engaging, one is broadcasting old news. Which would you rather engage in?

Re: Be an agent of change in the newsroom

bz — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:24:06 -0000

That "agent of change" idea is difficult to convey to some who have been in the industry for a long time.

I had a recent interview and started down the list of new media innovations and ideas I can bring to a radio company when the interviewer stopped me dead and said "I'm looking to hire a morning man."

He didnt want someone with a diverse list of skills who was trying to break the mold and move things forward. He was looking for a loyal soldier to hit home runs.

Looking forward and being a trendspotter and innovative leader is all wonderful, until you run into someone a rung ahead of you on the ladder merely trying to hang on.