Bin Laden and Hitler Confirmed Dead on May 1st ("and more" from my Twitter Posts)

(Will edit down later but must return to listen to the news on this first of MAY 2011)

The following posts were cut and pasted from TWITTER:

May 1, 1945 Hitler confirmed dead; May 1, 2011 Bin Laden confirmed dead.
14 minutes ago
cwimbergcadora C. Wimberg Cadora

Bin Laden's Compound Already Mapped on Google http://bit.ly/mqUFIg
19 minutes ago
Ghonim Wael Ghonim
by cwimbergcadora

2011 is a year that will be marked in history. Its just May and all of this is happening! #Tunisia #Egypt #Libya #Yemen #Syria and now #OBL
1 hour ago
cwimbergcadora C. Wimberg Cadora

Breaking: Bin Laden Dead - cbsnews ustream.tv/cbsnews
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What fun to be able to laugh at ourselves! Seth Meyers at the Washington Correspondents' Dinner, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YGITlxfT6s
9 hours ago Favorite Reply Delete
TheFix The Fix
by cwimbergcadora

Holy cow. Seth Meyers is KILLING Trump. I am two feet from him. I mean, brutal. That said: Melania Trump is smiling.
30 Apr

Watch Seth Williams now: http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN/
30 Apr Favorite Reply Delete

I am a romantic, love weddings, congrats Will and Kate! (Wonder how much accuracy will be in movie of your romance http://bit.ly/hvZYDP)
29 Apr Favorite Reply Delete

Wo! Check this+video+out+-+Who's+Afraid+of+Ai+Weiwei?+http://video.pbs.org/video/1862488102
6 Apr Favorite Reply Delete

AmbassadorRoos John V. Roos
by cwimbergcadora

MSNBC report on #OperationTomodachi. "We're trying to target those in need the most." Watch here: http://goo.gl/qkDOO
27 Mar Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

Nothing quite like good vibes from the fun, festivity, former students at the Swallows Fiesta Parade and Fiesta in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
26 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

Although plume is diluted if you are in CA be aware: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6xZLtwghv4
18 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

YahooNews Yahoo! News
by cwimbergcadora

#Japan #nuclear emergency workers prepare to return to plant as emissions drop to safer levels: http://yhoo.it/i5BexE
16 Mar Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

Japan's NHK: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-world-tv
15 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

Continuous news of Japan in our incredibly fragile world: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nhk-world-tv
14 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

The power of water unleashed, pray for Japan. Webcam... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2005/04/12/VI2005041201240.html
12 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

Japan, Hawaii webcams: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2005/04/12/VI2005041201240.html
11 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

S. Tolan, : http://fattiparole.altervista.org/frame.php?u=http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/features/2011/03/20113591155659973.html
10 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

Author of the book The Lemon Tree, Sandy Tolan, wowed us in Laguna Beach tonight. Go google it; It is a MUST READ.
3 Mar Favorite Reply Delete

Interview with Don Cadora [doncalifornia] on Whohub whohub.com/doncalifornia#
18 Feb Favorite Reply Delete

Ghonim Wael Ghonim
by cwimbergcadora

My interview with @60Minutes on CBS News about the Egyptian Revolution http://bit.ly/gA6nqD #Jan25
13 Feb Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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A chapter of the History of Egypt has closed. The next chapter, after 18 intense days, will be written by...the people.
11 Feb Favorite Reply Delete
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History unfolding, excitement on the streets and on the central square, largest open air concert in Cairo...
10 Feb Favorite Reply Delete
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Lexington: The Economist - http://econ.st/gq7x4w via @TheEconomist
5 Feb Favorite Reply Delete

CNBC CNBC
by cwimbergcadora

Live stream of the protests in #Cairo, #Egypt #dayofdeparture #mubarak #jan25 #tahrir hosni mubarak - Watch now: http://bit.ly/97ABTC
4 Feb Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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Sundance Film Festival awards live; http://www.sundance.org/videos/live/
29 Jan Favorite Reply Delete
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RT @tweetmeme 10 top deals at Newport Beach Restaurant Week | restaurant, meals, beach - Life - Th.. http://bit.ly/fRctFI
21 Jan Favorite Reply Delete
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RushPRNews: World's Largest Social Networking Experiment Is a Success rushprnews.com/2011/01/13/wor… via @AddThis
18 Jan Favorite Reply Delete
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Had freedom (such luxury) to change my agenda after bumping into a great old friend today...what a buzz. Friends, good for the soul, ne?
7 Jan Favorite Reply Delete
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With a toast of pineapple champagne from California, Happy 2011 to all of you wherever you may be. Peace dudes, PEACE!
31 Dec Favorite Reply Delete
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The Street Car is finally coming back. Trolleys are jolly! Did the oil companies encourage their disappearance? Did we need WWII metal? Hm
22 Dec Favorite Reply Delete
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Apple sold 4.2 million iPads in last quarter.
20 Dec Favorite Reply Delete
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Today I planned to create a personal family e-Card, instead I did the old fashioned thing. I phoned some dear old friends, had a great day.
19 Dec Favorite Reply Delete

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Because ToDo lists expand rapidly prior to the 25th...must remember to enjoy whatever gets done; our moments enjoyed are not wasted.
19 Dec Favorite Reply Delete
cwimbergcadora

Need change? Identify what it is you need to do differently and ask those around you to keep you accountable.
14 Dec Favorite Reply Delete
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Clear almost summer night sky tonight, incredibly beautiful; get out there and lay on the grass and do nothing but look at the stars. Ahhh.
12 Dec Favorite Reply Delete


Next year's iPods will have AppleTV built-in.
1 Sep Favorite Undo Retweet Reply


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Launched into the Christmas spirit...Dec Nights at Balboa Park, San Diego, Laguna's Christmas Hospitality and my old storage Christmas box!
5 Dec Favorite Reply Delete


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Hmmm, the sound of my ocean : ).
4 Dec Favorite Reply Delete

PhytoSmart PhytoSmart Nutrition
by cwimbergcadora

Quinoa is known to be a healthy food for the heart, for teeth, bones and muscles, fights anemia, for high energy, etc.
1 Apr 10 Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

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"We'll only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen." Yesss. ytravelblog!
27 Nov Favorite Reply Delete


DalaiLama Dalai Lama
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Short video clip of HHDL talking about the importance of compassion in New Delhi, India, on November 19th. http://youtu.be/8ASMcxVdlvk
19 Nov Favorite Undo Retweet Reply


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Want to learn more about the unexpected guests who spoke at NATO...
21 Nov Favorite Reply Delete


RussiaNow Russia 2014 Olympics
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RUSSIA-LITERATURE-CULTURE-H.jpg: A century ago, all of Russia mourned Leo Tolstoy's death at a backwater train station. http://bit.ly/cbpXkx
20 Nov Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

googleearth googleearth
by cwimbergcadora

With the new "Photos" layer in Google Earth, explore more panoramic photos! Turn it on to see 360cities.net & Panoramio! http://ow.ly/3a09B
15 Nov Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

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Full house of company = Fun at Strands Beach in the heat!
5 Nov Favorite Reply Delete

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World Cup 2010 Requiem, Paul the Octopus
26 Oct Favorite Reply Delete

resonatesocial Resonate Media
by cwimbergcadora

And let's not forget "Don the Intern" who categorically rocks internships down -- right down to Chinatown! @artlarking, you rocklarking!
18 Oct Favorite Undo Retweet Reply


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Wisdom does grow within us as we age...it feels mm mm good when I mix it with fun!
19 Oct Favorite Reply Delete


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Potluck Sundays with Jersey Shore expats on the West Coast with Scorsese's Boardwalk Empire and Kashon's Salt Water Taffy!
27 Sep Favorite Reply Delete


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Using your creativity to increase your standard of living, your modes of communication, and your shared experiences= www.artlarking.com
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Boardwalk Empire, coming soon!
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Night bike riding on an eight mile boardwalk while the moon lights up this empire's ocean.
(Boardwalk Empire)
16 Sep Favorite Reply Delete

artlarking Artlarking
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planning the next Artlarking Multimedia Events. What do you want to do?
5 Sep Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

artlarking Artlarking
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Timelines of Art History. See the past, know the future! http://fb.me/GHNUej9z
30 Aug Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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No doubt, once you spend an August at the South Jersey Shore's Absecon Island, you'll get hooked...salt water air, boardwalk nights...
3 Sep Favorite Reply Delete

DalaiLama Dalai Lama
by cwimbergcadora

The most compassionate form of giving is done with no thought or expectation of reward, and grounded in genuine concern for others.
10 Aug Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

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Have a listen: http://www.artlarking.com/members/profile/23
19 Jul Favorite Reply Delete

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@artlarking, Bay Area Event, "Call and Response" Thurs July 29 at El Rio, great lineup; art, food, music, hip hop, improv dance = awesome.
17 Jul Favorite Reply Delete
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Bay Area; Improv Dance, Capoeira, Lithograph Demo, Polaroid Transfer, Live Afrobeat, HipHop, http://www.artlarking.com/events/profile/6
17 Jul Favorite Reply Delete
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Bay Area: Improv, Capoeira, Litho Demo, Polaroid Transfer, Live Afrobeat, HipHop, The Soup Lady http://www.artlarking.com/home.html
16 Jul Unfavorite Reply Delete

joelbishop Joel Bishop
by cwimbergcadora

AP: BP says no more oil going into Gulf. http://bit.ly/c0uAC5
15 Jul Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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RT @carnegiehall: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/carnegiehall/2010-2011/index.php#/44 | http://ht.ly/2bVph
15 Jul Favorite Reply Delete
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Just ponderiing the fact that the internet makes local art international.
15 Jul Favorite Reply Delete

artlarking Artlarking
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Live Afrobeat, HipHop, Improv Dance, Capoeira, Lithograph Demo, Polaroid Transfer & the Soup Lady http://www.artlarking.com/events/profile/6
12 Jul Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
polaroidtweet Polaroid Tweet
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RT @artlarking : Live Afrobeat, HipHop, Improv Dance, Capoeira, Lithograph Demo, Polaroid Transfer & the Soup L... http://is.gd/dpx2P
12 Jul Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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Wavin' arms, wavin' hair, wavin' nations, to South Africa...congratulations!
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...and the octopus was right again! The German octopus Paul got eight games right! Congrats ESP. And thank you AHHHfrica!
12 Jul Favorite Reply Delete

WCUP2014 World Cup 2014
by cwimbergcadora

Empire State Building displaying the colours of Spain's flag celebrating #WC2010 win - http://twitpic.com/24ld2n
11 Jul Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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The Ten Most Reprehensible Acts of the World Cup | Fair Play | Vanity Fair http://bit.ly/ainhrE
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Battling for the bronze, once again World Cup, tough, tense...
10 Jul Favorite Reply Delete

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The Ten Most Reprehensible Acts of the World Cup | Fair Play | Vanity Fair http://bit.ly/ainhrE
7 Jul Favorite Reply Delete
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World Cup...tough, tense...terrific for Spain! Now two awesome countries, Spain and Holland, aiming to capture THE CUP! tough...tense...
7 Jul Favorite Reply Delete
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World Cup 2010. Can feel the earth swayin' from ORANGE County to Amsterdam! The world is lookin' verrrry ORANGE...Congrats to NED!
6 Jul Favorite Reply Delete
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World Cup URU/NED, still "even steven"! Yikes!
6 Jul Favorite Reply Delete
dhollings ✔ Dan Hollings
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TOP VOTED QUOTE: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. ~Mahatma Gandhi
5 Jul Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

HuffPostTech HuffPost Tech
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WATCH: Japanese Doctors Use An iPad To Perform Surgery http://huff.to/b9y2zx
3 Jun Favorite Undo Retweet Reply

WhaleWatchingTV Whale Watching TV
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#captdavesightings June 1: 12 Orca Whales. Very rare and special sightings today!
1 Jun Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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My daughter is off to teach "Museum Studies" this summer at Goroka University in New Guinea...haori mai...as they say in NZ!
1 Jun Favorite Reply Delete
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Polynesian Fest in San Clemente CA...don't miss it next year! Thanks Bobby and all uke players, the "Island of Orange County" says mahalo.
29 May Favorite Reply Delete

Water Water.org
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Clean water! How sweet it is. Her face says it all: http://twitpic.com/1nhvjv
13 May Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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Sisters Together Envisioning Peace Meeting with yet another pot luck feast...honoring mothers. (including Marion, Eleanor, Ruth and Mary)
20 May Favorite Reply Delete


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Sun just peeking a bit before it sets these days...ocean swims are still devine, ocean waves massage and seaweed somehow gives me enerrrgy!
20 May Favorite Reply Delete
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Laguna Beach Computer Club met today, so glad Lee Rhodes is back again!
14 May Favorite Reply Delete
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My ocean is warming up so my daily sunset swims are finally lasting longer!
14 May Favorite Reply Delete

DalaiLama Dalai Lama
by cwimbergcadora

No amount of legislation or coercion can accomplish the well-being of society, as it depends on the inner attitude of its members.
30 Apr 10 Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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Happy Mums Day! Let's toast a bit of bubbly to ALL mothers and to all those who give motherly care, locally and to...mother earth!
9 May Favorite Reply Delete

DalaiLama Dalai Lama
by cwimbergcadora

The practice of non-violence is still rather experimental on our planet, but its pursuit, based on love and understanding, is sacred.
20 Apr 10 Favorite Undo Retweet Reply


DalaiLama Dalai Lama
by cwimbergcadora

Every world religion, whatever its philosophical view, is founded on the precept that we must reduce our selfishness and serve others.
23 Apr 10 Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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Sure is fun to have my awesome son home...check out www.artlarking.com
28 Mar 10 Favorite Reply Delete
philpostro Philipp Postrehovsky
by cwimbergcadora

Watching the Vancouver 2010 Parlympic Closing Ceremonies on CTV! http://www.ctvolympics.ca/paralympics Canada's Games are coming to an end.
21 Mar 10 Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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Photo Factory: Fun & Free Online Photo Editing | PBS Parents: http://www.pbs.org/parents/photo/ via @addthis
21 Mar 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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We danced on the beach (and in the water) to Surf City All Stars Band who were on a special platform out in the harbor at Baby Beach. Fun++
20 Mar 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Basking on this sunshiny day in Vancouver...basking in the afterglow of another remarkable olympics!
5 Mar 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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The Olympic Spirit has done it again. Got in closing ceremony...this time WITH...the fam, Joan, Mike, Gian, Marissa, Isadora, Benicio.
1 Mar 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Hope you're dreamin' of coming to Dana Point, California some day to visit some awesome fans! http://tweetphoto.com/11865629
26 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Whistler, Canada during the games=breathtaking, you all must gooooooo!
25 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Olympic Hockey points: points for each player ON the ice when goals are made...neat, aye?
25 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Ohhhhh CA NA DA...wish you all were gloriously here.
25 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Ohhhh Ca-na-da!!! You and your people are glorious!
20 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Saw Opening Ceremony Rehearsal with a "glowing heart!" Ohhhh Canada!!
12 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Olympic Torch reaches Vancouver...ooopLA!
10 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Vancouver=awesome!
6 Feb 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Hmmm, house swapping for Vancouver, does that sound good?!
31 Jan 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Awesome dip in my ocean, fortunate happenings on m'dad's feast day, and the headlands trail above Dana Strands is a MUST for Everrryyyone!!.
29 Jan 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Wo. "Beeeeg water" today...white water washing machine waves!
21 Jan 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Vancouver 2010 comin' up soon...hmmm
18 Jan 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Beach walk at Strands, no swim today.
18 Jan 10 Favorite Reply Delete
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Strands Beach Vista Park is open, yodle ay ee ee!: http://bit.ly/8my8XN Inaugural parTAH 1st night=#1
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bonne année!- Feliz Ano Novo!- Feliz año nuevo! - 新年快乐！ - Szczęśliwego - Nowego Roku! - Boldog új évet! - Gelukkig nieuwjaar! -YeeeHA 2010!
1 Jan 10 Favorite Reply Delete

GuyKawasaki Guy Kawasaki
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Awesome lights made from recycled food packaging http://om.ly/dYgC
29 Dec 09 Favorite Undo Retweet Reply
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With a grateful Christmas song in my heart...am wishing you all CHRISTMAS LOVE this Christmas morning!
25 Dec 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Yikes, people mover up and running up the cliff from STRANDS BEACH!
20 Dec 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Copenhagen > HOPEnhagen.. @ http://hopenhagen.org
3 Dec 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Meeting of S.T.E.P Sisters Together Envisioning Peace, panel discussion of this month's MUST-READ book, The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
20 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Don't waste the ocean...middle-of-the-day swims replace sunset swims in November at Strands Beach!
20 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Attended Surfing Heritage Museum Grand Opening at Chrystal Court last night...awesome historic boards, the DUKE would be proud!
20 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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My 1964 bus trip through Check-Point-Charlie, Berlin Wall...barbed wire, watch towers, tearful stories. Then '89=UNITY! Now '09...U2! Wo.
9 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Happy Anniversary Barry!
4 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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"Something there is, that doesn't love a wall." - Robert Frost
4 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Located our 1989 family christmas card CELEBRATING the end of the BERLIN WALL, thinking it would be the END of WALLS. Geez was I wrong!!!
4 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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The ocean was "breathing" serenely under a cloudless sky after my sunset swim last night.
2 Nov 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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May the force be with you when as you hunt for a halloween costume! Happy Halloween. And to pay tribute..."Happy Ancestor Souls' Day" : )
30 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Hmmm, Star Clones...go George Lucas!
30 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Always thought that the 1st message sent over the internet in 1969 was "LOG IN", but only "L,O" made it before the crash. Exciting stuff!
29 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Gathering and creating unique awesome ideas for students to make their very "personal thing" for a Computer Christmas Card Creation Class
28 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Great Mac Lab in Laguna's St Catherine's School. Dedication, tour of school, and chat w/ my former computer student, THE computer teacher!!
26 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Ahhh the Strands Beach. Perrrfect day, Perrrfect swim in m'ocean : )
26 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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No doubt Iran could HEAR him all the way from the Rose Bowl..."Can you hear me?" Whew, what a concert!
26 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Drum Circle today @ 4th & Park, Long Beach CA, 12:00-3:50, 350 day, International Day of Climate ACTION. Bring anything to make noise.. : )
24 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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My son Don, @partsforpeople, is surfing Oahu's North Shore this week while my nephew, Ste'en of NZ Snowboarder, is surfing in Portugal...Os!
17 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Went to a Beeeeg Surprise PAHtay tonight. Sooo much fun, forties theme! Old neighbors = extended family
17 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Has tweeting expanded my appreciation of birds? After work/play in Laguna am off to listen to a famous birder speak in Irvine!
16 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Great Meeting today: S.T.E.P Sisters Together Envisioning Peace!
15 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Gave another South Orange County royal coastal tour to a visiting HSHS classmate.
13 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Our home full of global surfers is now in transition.
13 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Just changed my twitter background, check it out! Found it at http://www.TwitterBackgrounds.com
11 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Oley, Oleyyyy to my former home town, Rio de Janeiro...and to the entire continent of South America...your 1st Olympics, am thrilled for all
2 Oct 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Last night's sunset ocean swim with 8 tall ships decorating the horizon under an incredibly beautiful sunset...TYG!
12 Sep 09 Favorite Reply Delet
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...BUT did tweet face to face with so many I lost my twitter voice!
27 Aug 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Not tweeting recently, twas a magical summer filled with SIX REUNIONS...2 HSHS, St James, Wimberg, Dampf, and CHC, all at the Jersey Shore!
27 Aug 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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As m'cuz says, you can pick your friends but you can't pick your relatives!
14 Aug 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Old awesome classmates=GREAT for the soul.
14 Aug 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Beeeeg Water!!!
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Surf's UP!!!
23 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete

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Strands Beach tonight...many searched for missing swimmer!!
12 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete

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Newport Beach Breakers Tennis Match after a fun happy hour at Tommy Bahamas
10 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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To all of you usa firecrackers...H A P P Y 4 T H !
4 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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I know, I know, so sorry...no spam, but we've got #moonfruit!
3 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Fly me to the #moonfruit! http://bit.ly/96bxC #moonfruit
3 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Juicy #moonfruit gum!?
3 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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By the light of the silvery #moonfruit, I might win a macbook pro to give to a great guy without a jobfruit!!
3 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Celebrate 10 years of Moonfruit and win a MacBook Pro http://bit.ly/96bxC #moonfruit
3 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Outstanding opening of Pageant of Masters tonight. No twittering!
3 Jul 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Visiting with fellow Chestnut Hill College alums. Nothing better than old friends...go call one!
26 Jun 09 Favorite Reply Delete


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Sometimes I come on to tweet then change course because of interesting tweets from @GuyKawasaki leads. (My old '93 teacher! :)
26 Jun 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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New Strands Beach steps are awesome. If you're in SoCal, "mosey on down"...to paradisio! Ocean warm but still cold for non-daily dippers.
26 Jun 09 Favorite Reply Delete
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Where've I been tweeting? Not on twitter. I'm back.
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Gosh, I love my kids.
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Finished my Keynote project then touched base with old college classmates. Another mini-reunion coming up.
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Don't waste the ocean! Another deeelightful dip while backing up m'laptop.
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It is too late for snail mail from socal to mission district...well you can help...check out his band on twitter "Parts for People" : )
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Now, what to do interesting online for my talented jobless twenty-something-son's b'day in San Francisco, hmmm...
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Home from Hawaii, great trip, great daughter!
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First two days 12 wimbergs joined. Not s'bad! There really aren't too many of us
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Just started a FB group for all Wimbergs in Germany, Sweden, USA etc. Hmmm wonder how many will find it.
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Worked with software, BENTO 2, and finally got address book entered in alphabetical order.
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Don't waste the ocean! Great swimming this past week if you're in socal.
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Great day for Dana Point, a christening of a "monument" that I call our WELCOME GATE. Must see close up. Link to old mission, 1933 history!
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"None of us is as smart as all of us" again, Eric Schmidt. This quote reminds me why most of the world admires Obama. (+ he has aloha)
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"Trust is the best currency" ceo of google
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Great day at Bowers Museum. If you're in SoCal...don't miss it. Awesome African photography, the art of Samurai sword making, incredible!
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CA harbor tribute to Lyndsay's PaPa surfer Jim. Sad but happy. When winter comes, can spring be far behind? As Jim said, "it's all god".
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Heard our local birds twittering as I ascended the killer steps and switch back trail after a sunset swim at Strands.
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Pumpernickel pretzels, yummm.
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Adventures of Strands Beach steps!
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Preparing for "farewell bubbly ceremonialism" at my FIRST CALIFORNIA HOME in Long Beach, CA. Oh those sacred sixties!
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Haven't missed my daily ocean swim/or cold water dip for a while...AHHH the AFTER feeling!
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Reunion people searches...enthusiasm, the second most contagious thing in the world, the MOST contagious thing? The LACK of it.
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Mmmm "antioxidizing" aye? Sounds good to me dude.
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Gave a red carpet "straw mat" Spartan business tour of Ritz/a stop at Las Brisas/a picnic at Montage/& a cool beer w/WORK @ Chystal Cove : )
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Fun chats after searching for hard-to-find old classmates for high school reunion/ would be easier if girls didn't change names! dern!
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Brochures complete/ocean swim/organized/family chat/a bit of FB/Angels game/great find at Estate Sale...history of The Guardian/dvd work
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Having fun entertaining cousins who are on a 50 day baseball road trip across the USA. Hen is making his high school dream come true!
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http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/ (via @addthis)
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Not much tweeting these days, but lots of house guests...
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Lots of squatters...couch surfers... : ) and good music from new SanFrancisco band, PartsforPeople
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Day started with Palm, a Montage Beach swim and ended with a huge Anatolian Fest.
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San Francisco band, Parts for People, shows r hot!
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Tweet TWEET...Anna Rosati was born minutes ago in Tacoma, Washington. HUGE CONGRATS from Cadoraland to Rosatiland
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Although the first one takes a long time, burning dvd's via idvd is cool. Mucho tiempo 'cause of our 338 high res photos. Hmmm.
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Check out Hardcore's fun interview with San Francisco band PARTS FOR PEOPLE http://yourpr.org/
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To all those who honored earth hour and turned the lights out, BRAVO
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Looking for input on making REUNIONS more FUN for EVERYONE...??? Any cool ideas?
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Time to tweet about the Apple's program "Pages". Finished 3 projects!
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East West Fellowship...U. of Hawaii...goooo Marion Cadora!
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Just testing out a few GREEN machines!
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A grrreat sunset ocean swim after work, a bday visit w/ Shirl, farmer's market, a visit with Eleanor Weems, former pilot during WWII : ).
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Ready to celebrate Mar 15 with the Hungarians at the Vienna Cafe
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Japan, My Heart is "Sooo Japanese" This Month of March 2011

So many of us, through the close up streaming of Sendai via the internet, felt we were there in Japan this month of March. Last month it was elation in Egypt, this month agony in Japan. So many lives cut short and swept out to sea. The power of water, so visual. The power of radiation, so invisable.

Peaceful "Officers of the Peace" in Vancouver

Altough I did not see them often, there were black hooded and masked protesters at the Vancouver Games.

Today is the 1st anniversary of the greatest Closing Ceremony EVER. So to honor this day, I must honor the security police who did an outstanding job during the Vancouver Olympic. In a crowded street near the center of the city I almost bumped into one of these protesters. These were, unlike the protesters in Mexico, protesting the President of their country, these were protesters of the Olympic Games. I could hear a voice under the black covering and then I heard a gentle yet firm voice of the security policeman directing him not to go in the direction he was going but to go in an opposite direction. His direction had to be reiterated four times yet he never raised his voice. He was firm, clear and concise!

Kudos Vancouver, and Happy First Anniversary to a spectacular Closing Ceremony February 28th, 2010!

Protesters with Tech Tools

This has been a month of protesting. January 25th to February 11th was like an earthquake with ripple effects and aftershocks that continue to this day. I followed tweets that came directly from Tahrir Square with intense excitement. I kept thinking of the past olympic games and what they would be like with technological tools we have today. Would the students who went missing and were killed after peacefully protesting their leader prior to the Mexico Games still be alive?

Egypt's Eighteen Day Closing Ceremony

Yesterday:

After so many days of peaceful protesting, millions waited with anticipation for the final answer. There was such an electric atmosphere, history unfolding, excitement on the streets, great spirit in the air all over Tahrir Square, "Liberation Square". For me, observing from so many viewpoints via the internet, it was like an exciting closing ceremony, the largest open air concert EVER. But, then, there was quiet and disappointment and disbelief!

Today:

After a final NO there comes a YES!

Tahrir Square erupts with joy and celebration. A celebration of dignity; broad smiles, grand music, flying flags, waving arms and so many singing the national anthym. Now, like an opening ceremony, (surely wish I was there) their voices were heard by the world. The eruption is bringing after shocks across the Arab countries and around this beautiful world. A new chapter is beginning and it will be written by the people.

We all hear your voices, Egypt!

Today is a glittering, gleaming, glowing olympic golden day in Cairo.

Mr. Double McTwist 1260 on PCH

Every time I'm near a Lamborghini on Pacific Coast Highway my head does a mini mctwist to see if Shaun White is driving. Our SoCal snowboarder wowed the crowds of Canada with his gold medal performance of the Double McTwist 1260 just as he wows Californians as he cruises along PCH. No doubt that auto was just a "pipe dream" a few years back when he was stoked with ambition and no doubt Shaun feels like the "epitome of cool"

...just like those of us who happen to notice him.

Happy 100th Birthday

The 100th birthday of the Olympics in Atlanta was indeed exciting while I was working for the AOB, Atlanta Olympic Broadcasting. Today, however, would have been my mother’s 100th birthday, therefore will cover the ‘96 games later in the blog and share a bit about how my mom, Marion Wimberg, became so much a part of the Olympic Spirit.

I arrived home from the Mexico ’68 games in time to surprise my mom and dad for their wedding anniversary. Picked up my ’63 VW ragtop beetle in California and drove cross country. Stopped on the mainland close to Absecon Island and painted large white letters “Happy Anniversary” on my windshield, crossed The Margate Bridge and got a police escort as I tooted my way to their front door. Such fun Olympic stories, so many questions; they wanted to hear everything in detail. It was even more fun for me to see their faces light up as I told them of my adventures. My dad loved the stories as much as his anniversary present, a live Mexican beetle with a little gold chain that was decorated with green and red rhinestones. My mom just loved hearing more about the Olympic games.

After I found a place to call home during the ’76 Games in Montreal, I phoned my mom. It did not take much to convince her that she should come to Canada. I can still picture her so clearly. She walked around the venues with great dignity and enthusiasm in her navy blue blazer with a few perfectly sewn Olympic patches. Many people approached her and she would answer their questions with delight. We were invited to several extra curricular activities. Am not quite sure which she liked best, seeing Nadia win gold in gymnastics or being invited to the vip parties. (She did enjoy a bit of shopping as well and she purchased some gold coins. Am not sure where they are today, hmmm.)

Her sense of awe, which she seemed to have every day of her earthly life, was at it’s peak when she experienced The Opening Ceremony at the L.A.’84 Olympics.

For me she continues, along with Baron Pierre de Coubertin, Juan Antonio Samaranch, and Jack Poole, to be an incredibly important part of the Olympic Spirit.

Happy 100th Birthday Marion Wimberg!

Booing, The Mayor of Tucson, and the Olympic Games

Just heard the mayor of Tucson who is on NPR with Scott Simon. He is attending a national meeting of mayors so soon after the tragic events that took place in his city against democratic congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords. Among the topics he spoke of was tolerance and "booing".

I've seldom heard booing at the Olympics. Heard it twice in 2004. Feelings of antiwar trumped feelings of tolerance when Team USA entered the Olympic Stadium during Opening and Closing Ceremony and booing was heard loud and clear as it was during the Italy vs Greece Football (Soccer) game.

During the Vancouver Games 2010 at one of the Ice Hockey Games a Canadian explained to me that what I was hearing was NOT a "Boo". It was "Luuuu" that sounded like boo. It was used for a good reason. Roberto Luongo, their beloved goalie on their Gold Medal Ice Hockey Team was cheered on with a long "Luuu".

The Mayor of Tucson said there comes a time when every parent must say "NOT in my home" when or if profanity is spoken by children. (Must say, my dear old dad didn't even allow the word "shut up" in our home. And yet, realize after hearing research about cursing around the world, that it is a language of its own and can be actually quite healthy sometimes. )

At Tucson council meetings the mayor said that if he hears booing he takes the gavel and pounds it. It must sound like "NOT-in-our-city".

A Quick Recap of 2010 (before the year of the RABBIT)

This past year was a healthy one for our family and for the most part, our extended family. The year started off by exchanging homes in order to stay in Vancouver for the Olympics for more than a month. Was totally shocked on April Fool's Day. My daughter who is working towards a masters degree at the East West Center, University of Hawaii did not give an advance notice of an awesome Easter/birthday visit. After house-sitting in Hawaii, spent a good part of the summer at the Jersey Shore where I enjoyed my brother and his family and my incredibly wonderful former classmates and friends. Had several house guests including my grandniece, Kelsey, and my two sisters, Lois and Joan "Jodi". Then flew North with my sisters for a week in Tacoma, Washington and on my way home totally enjoyed good conversations with my son in San Francisco. (to be continued...must go party...happy new year...)

Transformation in Olympic Transportation

For the most part, Olympic transportation has always been fun for me. Exciting energy sort of bursts out into a festive event TO and FROM many of the events. But not always. During the first week that I was in Vancouver there were several local doubting faces on the city buses. After Opening Ceremony the city bus climate changed and many of the locals gradually joined the festivity and joined the fun olympic craziness. Toward the end of the games almost everyone in the city was celebrating. Most of Canada caught the olympic fever. Even bus drivers who had to change routes often to help keep the street walkers smiling and the happy crowds flowing could have been extremely frustrated, sang! Yup! How cool is that.

Olympic Trading; Postal Cards, Tickets, and Pins

One artistic Olympic Yachting Postal Card from the 1984 games was a good trading item for me. It featured five yachts with their brightly colored sails. Not everyone collects stamps but almost everyone wanted to take home olympic memorabilia. Because it was a first day issue date, most stamp collectors were thrilled to have one. One of the most artistic Olympic tickets was from the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games in 1996. Often, whoever sat near me got one of my "regalos". So, along with many of my pins, these items were a hit in Canada. Didn't trade every day, just when the Olympic trading spirit came my way.

Colorful Flags, Colorful Lights, Colorful Forms, Colorful Faces

One wandering red colored form was fancied by the crowds wherever he went, The Real Red Man! This spandex clad mystery super fan of the Vancouver Games was often seen around town spreading his love for Team Canada. When I asked if anyone knew his identity, I would usually get a I-don't-know-shrug of a shoulder. He amped up the crowds in his classic red goggles and his red and white flag worn as his flying maple leaf cape.

Others painted their faces creatively, dressed in costumes, wore crazy hats, danced and sang around colorful lights at night and animated the olympic streets and the sky train with colorful waving flags during the day.

Stephen Colbert in Vancouver

Stephen Colbert was a great part of the rally yesterday with Jon Stewart in Washington D.C.

Watching Colbert reminded me of another well attended event this past February. Colbert’s “polite” appearance at the Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Many members, over four thousand, of the Colbert Nation chuckled as Colbert made his appearance in red white and blue at Creekside Park near BC Place. He kept the crowd laughing. He fired off many of his one-liners like, “It doesn’t matter whether you are Canadian, Indian or Asian, what unites us is you’re not american!” in a tone of voice that only Colbert could pull off! He is fun; this Canuck basher who is a star of Comedy Central, this NJ Sunday School teacher who is able to bring big smiles across many miles and laugh at himself...

this 46 year old dude who, along with Jon Stewart, even helps to UNITE parties.

If We Amplify Everything We Hear Nothing

Jon Stewart had an Olympic day in Washington D.C. today at the rally,

Restore Sanity and/or Fear.

A few of the signs in the crowd of millions read:

Keep fear alive, watch Fox News

Your reasonableness is ruining my fear!

If you get sick, Republicans want you to die quickly

Imagine

When income dictates outcome, democracy fails

Religion in the GOP is making them hypocrites

This is totally our Woodstock

We are the moderate Muslims

Use soy milk, it dilutes tea

Death to Nobody

Can you please shut the fox up

Democrats love America too

This sign is intentionally left blank

Coffee not Tea

Bankers are people too (sort of)

Les Reasonables

Are we going to Applebee's after?

A People’s Story Telling Place to Granville Island, Vancouver

From a sandbar in False Creek, to a gathering place or “a people’s place” and a fishing place in the late 1800’s, to and “Industrial Island” in the 1930’s, Granville Island then became a place with rusted, abandoned warehouses after World War II. Because of a few visionaries who were rooted in the stability and integrity of the traditions of the past, yet saw for the future a place that could nurture a variety of human endeavors with innovation, like Performance Works, Granville Island became a “Must Experience” during the Olympic Games of 2010.

I heard about Granville Island when I asked the locals about a Farmers' Market. I first arrived on Granville Island from the West End or “the other side” the very best way, in my opinion, that one should arrive on Granville Island, by AQUABUS. The panarama view of this side of Vancouver from the aquabus is almost too beautiful!

Highlights of the island for me were; The Inukshuk Gallery, Blackberry Books, Boardwalk Gallery, Organix, The Lobster Man, La Baguette and L’Echalote, Granville Eyeland, Organic Acres, Paper-Ya, The Hang Out Place, The Canadian Houses, The Farmers’ Market and naturally The Swiss House, a story telling place. The Swiss House is where I heard great Olympic and local stories and chatted about the headlines of the day.

Hearing stories about other olympic experiences never fails to totally amuse me!

Vancouverology and More Snippets from Journals

From Cow Bells to Cocktails:

Tried fixing up my nephew, who was one of the snowboarding judges, with a sweet gal named "Rose". It didn't work but still decided to buy him a Vancouver 2010 wedding present with hopes that he will find a mate this year! One year that he is sure to remember!

Was thrilled to meet and enjoy the company of all the very global snowboarding judges across the bay at Lonsdale Quay. All were a delight, Marcella Centurione from Ontario, Steve Brawn from Australia, Jesus Froch from Spain, Willener Stefan from Switzerland, Sam Savela from Finland, Kippy from Japan and especially my nephew, Ste'en Webster, from New Zealand. One of the nights my Rosati relatives joined us there, what fun.

Found a great Ukrainian Restaurant and an Izakaya near my home on Haro Street.

The concierge at Hudson Bay Olympic Store was a great place to get valid information.

Met Harvey and Connie who were among the FIRST volunteers. They were stationed at the VIP section during the hockey games.

Among my favorite short but sweet acquaintances were BURR the Vancouver Postman who took a good part of the afternoon off to teach me the ropes near Yaletown and Jake, the twenty five year old bartender at The Swiss House. I also enjoyed most of the pin traders, Paul, Nini, Janet (who was everywhere in Vancouver), Steve, Lenard, Greg, Kelly, Al, Shirley and Randy's son! Most called to request tables and some dropped in when there was a free table.

Heard the RV places had vacancies. Couch surfers were present and large lovely rooms in homes could be rented for 100 (604-526-6830). per night. Several neighbors who I met in coffee shops wanted me to help them rent their places so there were vacancies in homes as well.

Variety and great entertainment was everywhere from barefooted KD Lang to shrink-wrapped Nelly Furtado. Again, my favorite, spontaineous street parties. Oh such sights! Hundreds of small inukshuks that were on the wasteland near the seawall were created by a guy named Ziggy.

Remember hats are "toques", Grandville Island is awesome, even in the rain. Long lines at the olympics? No sweat. Just go out when it is not sunny and jump in line when it is drizzling or raining lightly!

Vancouver 2010 Downtown Activity Highlights

While it is still 2010 will enter a few of my misc. notes on free Vancouver Downtown Activities:

A list from notes about my about my favorites:

Robson Square continuous spontaneous surprises, zip line (170m across), video art on huge wall, free ice skating. yougottabehere.ca

Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring the queen's da Vinici drawings and BC Pavilion on 4th floor. vanartgallery.bc.ca

Royal Canadian Mint such long lines but with credentials not so bad. www.mint.ca

All the Canadian Pavilions!
German Fanfest near train station
Saxony House, boat houses (awesome)!
Olympic Superstore, Hudson Bay
International Village, 5th Floor at the Hudson Bay
Live City Downtown
Bell Ice Cube activities daily, interviews, entertainment, Beatty St.
Live City Yaletown, David Lam Park, continuous activities and pavilions
Lights of Hope, every night
Aboriginal Village
Vectorial Light Display at English Bay, near my home near Denman Street
BC Hydro Power Smart Village, generated electricity as people danced!
Swiss House, Italy House, Korea House and many countries hosted great food and cultural displays

Gold Medal Beaches, Summer 2010

Will get back into proper documentation and fun journaling of the Olympics after this awesome summer. As for now, the beaches and white silky sand along the South Jersey Shore deserve an Olympic Gold! I swim in Ventnor almost daily, have spent time on the beaches of Brigantine, Ventnor, Margate, Longport, Stone Harbor and Ocean City. Swam in the ocean under/during the Air Show in Atlantic City on the 25th of August. Sailed to Ocean City Yacht Club from Longport. Incredible family and friend visits. So although I've written just a bit in my blog this summer, these beaches deserve a GOLD!!

Spain is Ichiban!

Wavin' arms, wavin' hair, wavin' nations,
and to South Africa...congratulations!

World Cup, South Africa

Will edit and add to this later. Yet now, must say how "feelin' gutted" and "feelin' elated", such a contrast of emotions reminds me of the same feelings I had during the days I watched my daughter play soccer from the sidelines. I feel like I am not watching that I am playing, intensely!

The Trinkets and Vancouver Memorabilia

Pins, medals, coins, wallets, lanyards, keychains and the famous red mittens all were sought after by thousands.

The Vancouver Olympic Flame

The flame delighted huge crowds on its journey to Vancouver. The Opening Ceremony began with a surprise snowboarder entering the stadium through the massive olympic rings and ended with Wayne Gretzky escorting the flame, such a powerful symbol, to its place of honor, protected by a chain link fence. In the distance out in the Burrard Inlet, behind the cauldron were the floating Olympic Rings.

During the day crowds would line up to have a closer look. Requests were granted within the first week and the chain link fence was moved so we all could get closer. Almost every evening I would pass the cauldron on my way home. Perhaps it is the history, the long journey and the participation of so so many global citizens that have connected with this magical flame that causes it to lift all spirits above, around and in us.

Starbucks, the Olympics and Gold Medal Kids

I am sitting at the Starbucks on Denman Street and Robson Street, one block from my home at Denman and Haro in Vancouver.

Several leftover Olympic visitors are still here. One table has about four nations represented and all of them are speaking English as a second language. What fun.

Am thinking about my daughter, Marion, who was one of the managers at the Ritz Carlton Starbucks on PCH near our home during 2002 while she was working her way through school. She requested to work in Salt Lake City during the Olympics and had her third Olympic experience! L.A., Atlanta, and Utah. Thank you Starbucks.

My son Don made Salt Lake City his third Olympics as well. First, also L.A. Second, when he was fourteen years old, he went to Lillehamer on his own! That will need a separate post for sure!

Anyway am grateful to Starbucks for access to the internet. A reasonable time limit is given to Starbucks customers here in Canada, no charge like the USA. So thank you SBUX! And if you read this blog Marion and Don, thank you for being GOLD MEDAL KIDS.

Pin Trading at Hudson Bay

Actually slowed down enough to place pins on a board and set up a pin trading table at Cocacola's pin trading center at "The Bay". Paul and Christy were in charge and had one spare table. I enjoyed asking everyone what the highlight of the games was. Needless to say, many answered the USA - Canada Hockey Game.

Couldn't, and still can't help smiling, just thinking again about that game. In the morning CTV was predicting a 5-1 victory for the Canadians. I knew it would be a spectacular ending for Canada to win and of course I knew I would be happy no matter what happened but 5-1!! When I heard that, I knew we must work hard for them to earn gold, and work hard we did! All the Canadians who surrounded us upstairs in the Swiss House didn't know that we were from USA until the famous 27 seconds-goal! It was fun to watch their amazed faces. (The most amazing thing of course for all of us is what happened AFTER the game when we ALL got into the most fantastic Closing Ceremony!)

The manager of the Fairmount Hotel told me he enjoyed watching the amazed faces of the crowd as well. There was a Canadian group in the big lobby watching the big screen and a USA crowd was watching a smaller screen behind the bar on the side of the lobby, which was transmitted about 20 seconds or so ahead of the big screen. That 27-second goal caused an uproar so loud that Canadians all turned their heads to see what was happening at the bar and missed the actual play.

Anyway, while at "The Bay" pin trading, I met so many fun folks. About half were foreigners and half were local Vancouverites. Several VANOC and VANOC volunteers were also trading. There were a few former olympians and a few funny Olympic freaks like me. If they brought their kids I gave them stickers of former mascots so they could learn the history of the games. Some were just starting so I gave them pins. Those who were interested in the history of the games, I gave first day issue sailing stamp post cards from the 1984 games. Some were delighted to get my leftover broadcasting tickets from AOB, Atlanta 1996 with the beautifully designed hologram.

I made about 15 trades. I'll write my thoughts about pins and what I think about their value on another post. But for now, I must say I surprised myself. Somehow I could not trade a couple of pins that I fully intended to trade, even when offered three for one! AaiiiYA! Crrrrrazzzy in Canada!

Basking in the Afterglow

These warm Vancouver days emerged during the games. The rain would come just in time to shorten a few long lines. Will add later to blog when I return to California. Must go bask!

Olympic Energy, Hearts Swelling

Yes, it is the energy, the "chi" that comes from hearts swelling
in the midst of this "oneness of humanity" that also deserves a gold.

Quick comments:

The party kept growing, Vancouver explodes with "Olympicmania"

Shane's poem = We are more...please, thank you...zed not zero...

Aboriginal artistry excellence from the four nations

Canadian humor and the three legged cauldron

Hearts swelling

New Canadian heroes

Sid the kid

The luxury of Swiss House Fondue while watching the hockey game

USA Miller MVP even though "Canada IS Hockey"

Closing explosion and the beaver returns

Closing Ceremonies right back where I started with broadcasters!

Basking in the afterglow

Vancouver 2010 Closing Ceremony

Briefly, here's what happened. After waiting around for a possible ticket on Denman Street, met my family, Michael, Joan, Gian, Marissa, Isa, and Benicio, all ticketless, at Granville Island inside the upper dining room of The Swiss House, which was a comfy great spot to watch the exciting USA-Canada Hockey Game. Then we all took the Aquabus and made our way back to the downtown area and was surprised to get close to the entry of BC Place without hearing, "You can't go further without a ticket". Then got my sign-making kit out. (a few others borrowed my big MAGIC marker, : ). Michael and Joan went to rest from the walk and watch Isa, and then after of few minutes of nothing much, reminded those around me to Think of the Olympic Spirit and...Opaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Spectacular Closing Ceremony at BC Place

Can you believe how BIG the Olympic Spirit must be...it got all of us...Michael, Joan, Gian, Marissa, Isa, Benicio and me into BC Place for a spectacular Closing Ceremony!!! (Just returned, it took hours to walk 9 blocks to my home away from home because of so many incredible spontaneous street celebrations!!!) Opaaaaaaaaaa!

Cocktails, Cowbells, Coins at Vancouver Olympic Games

Am listing now, will add details of most of these topics later:

Heineken Holland House again wins gold medal for fun, music and spirit

Alarm set for 2:30 A.M!

Computer Software "crowd-ware"

Huge projections on building walls

Aboriginal Pavillion and Homes of the Future

O-Zone with more aboriginal art

Street entertainment, music and canadian flags everywhere

Robson Square and the zip line

Cost = millions, Canadian pride will continue to be worth billions

Hudson Bay online = no waiting IN line

Ste'en and the snowboarding judges

Patriotism blooming like the magnolias

Smitten with mitten decoration...Lions and Inukshuk wears'm as well!

Fun food = from lamb popsicles to japadogs and jamaican paddies at Yaletown

From the main P.O. for coins and Olympic cancelation and stamps to the hockey game

Canada VS USA comin' up

Headin' for only short lines when drizzling

Hot Chocolate on the streets, and Catholic Charity Hospitality near BC Place

Pin trading, yes!

New Canada Line, Sky Train, Aqua bus, Sea Train and local bus drivers!

Ziggy created hundreds of Inukshuks at the wastelands across from Olympic Village

Raquelette, Udon and Ukrainian Specialties

Shirley and Gian also make it to Canada, O Canada

Evan, Patrick, Joannie, Shaun...

Ohhh Ca-na-dahhh

Glorious, all of it:

Stanley Park Torch Run

Inukshuk Torch Ceremony at English Bay

Paddlers carrying the flame

Curling Events

German House

Italy House

The People's Place, Granville Island

Yaletown

Grouse Mountain Today Show

Cambie Street Lights

Caldron with Flame, Thurlow and water

BC Pavillion at Robson Square

Art Museum

The Mint

Favorite sign today, "Get your photo taken with a Canadian Free”

Hydrogen Highway, high powered, Chevy Equinox with zero emission