Urban Vancouver

Sins of the City Walking Tour

By cognoscento on July 8, 2008 - 9:06pm

This two hour walking tour--run by the Vancouver Police Museum--takes participants through the oldest parts of Vancouver, exploring the early (and roguish) history of our city. Covering ten city blocks, the tour visits numerous locations, including the site of one of Vancouver’s oldest brothel districts, the location of the city’s first saloon as well as the first police station (and jail). Opium dens, gambling houses and beer parlors are also featured topics of the tour. Tour runs every Wednesday at 2pm and Friday and Saturday at 4pm until October 1, 2008.

$15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. 24 hours advanced reservation required. Call 604-665-3346 or visit vancouverpolicemuseum.ca for information or to make a reservation.

SEX WITH ROBOTS, IT COULD HAPPEN!

By dfred on January 15, 2008 - 11:01am

Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot to date, well at least in the public domain. Secret research is being done now which looks towards the future to build robots so real they will fool humans, in other words they maybe sitting next to you and you would never even know it. The Japanese scientists call their new robot android Repliee Q1 Expo. She flutters her eyelids in normal human increments, looks like she is breathing and moves her hands just like a human would. This robot has over 42 actuators. But indeed, this is merely the first step in human type robotics.

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