Thursday, March 25, 2010

Paralympic 2010 Vancouver


The Olympic couldron

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Elevator to the rooftop

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Rooftop view of the Olympic couldron

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Canada's Curling Mixed Team

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Coastal Mountains in the background

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I really want to take pictures of Olympic couldron during the Olympics but there's lots of people. So, I waited for Paralympic 2010 Vancouver following the Winter Olympic games and I was not disappointed. The rooftop view of Olympic couldron was better because there no fence to contend with.

The medals of the Olympic events was shown at Vancouver Library, but there's still a 4- hour line-up.

Sledge Hockey was sold out!


Sunday, March 7, 2010

The Art of Being Together

National NIKKEI Heritage Center

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The Finalist

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The Finalist

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"Inuksuit"

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The National NIKKEI Heritage Center was the place to be on Saturday, March 6, 2010.
L'Arche held their 'Art of Being Together.' An exhibition of art inspired by the theme of community, sharing life, friendship and inclusiveness.

The event celebrated community and where everyone is included - regardless of ability, education, gender, race or religion. They are valued for their gifts, to paint.

'Inuksuit' - My painting was a Honorable Mention. And, Harry Bloy, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA, Burnaby Lougheed) Province of British Columbia, Canada, bought it. He said that he will put the 'Inuksuit' to the wall of his government office.

I have to paint more, that's for sure!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Seminar and Martial Arts Demonstration


The Society of Federated Martial Arts International


'Masters Seminar & Martial Arts Demonstration

Award Banquet & Form Competition'
Hosted by: Northern Tiger Shotokan Karate Association

When: March 12, 13, & 14, 2010

Where: Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel9830 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, Canada V1J 1Y5


'The gathering of respected instructors in different styles of martial arts
that share their vast knowledge and experience
to the participants of this significant event.'


Featuring Respected Filipino Martial Art (FMA) Instructors
Master Vic Ferrer - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Professor Tom Sulit - Calgary, Alberta
Grandmaster Jorge Penafiel - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Grandmaster Bill Thurston - Vancouver, BC
Grandmaster Bernardo 'Jun' Salinas - Fort St. John, BC

MASTER SEMINAR INSTRUCTORS
Sensei Robert McGuire - Fort St. John, BC
Sensei Gordon Hamilton - Chetwynd, BC
Master Darrel Marsh - Fort St. John, BC
Master Kurt Ottesen - Prince George, BC
Guro Doug Klinger - Surrey, BC

SEMINAR COST: $85.00
BANQUET COST: $45.00

FOR MORE INFO:
Call Jason Parker @: 250-785-8021
Certified cheque or Money Order payable to:
NTSKA (Northern Tiger Shotokan Karate Association)

"Blueberries"

"Blueberries"
Finished now! Painting at BACI Building, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

"On to Whistler"

"On to Whistler"
Finished! Public showing now at Kensington Park Arena, 6159 Curtis Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada