http://www.urbanvancouver.com/tracker en http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8214 <p>Ariadne’s Note: This letter from Alaha Ahrar, one of our World Poetry family is full of wisdom and history. It is a moving tribute to her Afghan father and to all fathers on this day.</p> <p>My Father is an Afghan Man</p> <p>Happy Father’s Day </p> <p>Today many Americans celebrate Father’s Day. As I Think of such an amazing day, I start remembering all the kindness, love and support that my father has given to all of his children during very tough situation in Afghanistan to this day. </p> <p>I always try to inform as many people as I can about the generosity, courage and magnificence of Afghan men. Most people all over the world are very good at judging and generalize the issues that many countries face. As a result, many people have negative stereotypes about Afghan men. They believe that all Afghan men cut the nose and ears of their wives and daughters or that they imprison or kill their wives, or that they do not allow their female family members to go outside their houses or that they do not let women to get an education. </p> <p>All Afghan men are not evil or cruel!</p> <p>The only thing that is evil and cruel is the stereotypes that some people believe without having enough knowledge about an issue. People must understand that due to the continuous decades of war, Afghan men are sensitive and critical of their female family members movements. Any wise man in any part of the world would not allow his daughter to go outside the house, while bombs are landing everywhere and some ignorant militants would kidnap or assault his daughter. </p> <p>I was born and raised during the wars of Afghanistan. My siblings and I grew up during very difficult situation, where there was just war and insecurity. All the educational institutions were closed due to war and instability. My father, who was a banker struggled to handle all of his responsibilities as a father, husband, brother, son and as the elder of all his relatives. </p> <p>These struggles proved my father an extraordinary man. He is very wise, sincere and rational. My father strongly believes in equal rights of education for men and women. He believes that all men and women of Afghanistan should receive either academic or industrial education. </p> <p>Due to the ongoing wars of Afghanistan, the situation became very appalling. There were shocking news reports of assaults, acid attacks and kidnappings of women everywhere in the war zones areas of Afghanistan.</p> <p>I grew up in Khair Khana, which was one of the safest areas during all the severe civil wars. </p> <p>Although Khair Khana was very safe, like all other Afghan men, my father also decided to not allow his daughters to leave the house for a very long time. It was a very tough decision for him but he knew if he let us go outside the house alone something terrible could happen to us. To protect the reputation of his daughters and himself, he decided to not let us to leave the house even for a five minute walk. However, he made our own house an academic institution and environment. He asked some teachers to come to our own house to teach us mathematics, geometry, physics and English. My parents’ daily conversation with their children was always about academics and education. The lessons that they taught us were the lessons of peace, care and respect. My parents are the most amazing parents on earth. Although they believed that we could not control the political situation of Afghanistan, they knew that we could make our own house a peaceful and loving environment. </p> <p>My parents stated that we can allow our children to experience peace in our own house so that they can raise their children in a peaceful family environment. Therefore, my parents gave so much love and support to each other and their children. I do not recall a single bad moment between my mother and father. Sometimes they argued but they never argued in front of their children.</p> <p>My parents always tried to nurture the feelings of love, care and respect in their children. They always told us to live not only for our own selves. They said, if you want to remain alive, get as much education as you can, afterward with your knowledge and wisdom, help and benefit others. Then even after your death your names will shine worldwide. The future generations of this world will read about your works and will try to follow your schools of thoughts, actions and humanitarian services. </p> <p>On Father’s Day, I want to share some of my father’s advice with you. I was almost eleven years old, my siblings and I were having dinner that my father told us: “You all will grow up and will go in different directions and will have unique jobs. It is possible that you will become very wealthy; so, remember what I tell you today for a lifetime: Money never bring happiness and success. You all came with bare hands and bare feet to this world and you will leave this world that way. You won’t be able to carry anything with you. Therefore, never be greedy, mean, jealous and stingy. Even if you have ten houses, you will live in one of them at a time, even if you have thousands of cars, you will drive one of them at a time, even if you have zillions of dollars at different banks of the world, you won’t be able to eat more than five meals a day.”</p> <p>My father said: “here is my advice for all of you. Do not be so greedy that you cannot share even a small amount with others or give to charity, whether it is food, money or other essentials. You need to save some money. Do not be wasteful because if you save nothing for yourself you will not be able to give and help others as well as yourself. </p> <p>It is important to keep a balance in life. Give and save! This balance will lead to a happier life for everyone. </p> <p>I am extremely proud of my parents, especially my father. He is a brilliant man, with a very beautiful heart and soul because of his rational decisions, his children grew up the way he wanted them to. I truly thank God for granting him as my father. </p> <p>My father is one of the examples of many great Afghan men. There are millions of extraordinary and amazing men, who are the nicest and the best friends to their families. Therefore, I truly wish all amazing fathers all over the world a very happy Father’s Day!</p> <p>Best regards,<br /> Alaha Ahrar<br /> Saturday, June 15, 2013 (C)</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8214#comments Downtown Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:28:20 -0400 worldpoetry 8214 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8213 <p>Ariadne’s Note: This letter from Alaha Ahrar, one of our World Poetry family is full of wisdom and history. It is a moving tribute to her Afghan father and to all fathers on this day.</p> <p>My Father is an Afghan Man</p> <p>Happy Father’s Day </p> <p>Today many Americans celebrate Father’s Day. As I Think of such an amazing day, I start remembering all the kindness, love and support that my father has given to all of his children during very tough situation in Afghanistan to this day. </p> <p>I always try to inform as many people as I can about the generosity, courage and magnificence of Afghan men. Most people all over the world are very good at judging and generalize the issues that many countries face. As a result, many people have negative stereotypes about Afghan men. They believe that all Afghan men cut the nose and ears of their wives and daughters or that they imprison or kill their wives, or that they do not allow their female family members to go outside their houses or that they do not let women to get an education. </p> <p>All Afghan men are not evil or cruel!</p> <p>The only thing that is evil and cruel is the stereotypes that some people believe without having enough knowledge about an issue. People must understand that due to the continuous decades of war, Afghan men are sensitive and critical of their female family members movements. Any wise man in any part of the world would not allow his daughter to go outside the house, while bombs are landing everywhere and some ignorant militants would kidnap or assault his daughter. </p> <p>I was born and raised during the wars of Afghanistan. My siblings and I grew up during very difficult situation, where there was just war and insecurity. All the educational institutions were closed due to war and instability. My father, who was a banker struggled to handle all of his responsibilities as a father, husband, brother, son and as the elder of all his relatives. </p> <p>These struggles proved my father an extraordinary man. He is very wise, sincere and rational. My father strongly believes in equal rights of education for men and women. He believes that all men and women of Afghanistan should receive either academic or industrial education. </p> <p>Due to the ongoing wars of Afghanistan, the situation became very appalling. There were shocking news reports of assaults, acid attacks and kidnappings of women everywhere in the war zones areas of Afghanistan.</p> <p>I grew up in Khair Khana, which was one of the safest areas during all the severe civil wars. </p> <p>Although Khair Khana was very safe, like all other Afghan men, my father also decided to not allow his daughters to leave the house for a very long time. It was a very tough decision for him but he knew if he let us go outside the house alone something terrible could happen to us. To protect the reputation of his daughters and himself, he decided to not let us to leave the house even for a five minute walk. However, he made our own house an academic institution and environment. He asked some teachers to come to our own house to teach us mathematics, geometry, physics and English. My parents’ daily conversation with their children was always about academics and education. The lessons that they taught us were the lessons of peace, care and respect. My parents are the most amazing parents on earth. Although they believed that we could not control the political situation of Afghanistan, they knew that we could make our own house a peaceful and loving environment. </p> <p>My parents stated that we can allow our children to experience peace in our own house so that they can raise their children in a peaceful family environment. Therefore, my parents gave so much love and support to each other and their children. I do not recall a single bad moment between my mother and father. Sometimes they argued but they never argued in front of their children.</p> <p>My parents always tried to nurture the feelings of love, care and respect in their children. They always told us to live not only for our own selves. They said, if you want to remain alive, get as much education as you can, afterward with your knowledge and wisdom, help and benefit others. Then even after your death your names will shine worldwide. The future generations of this world will read about your works and will try to follow your schools of thoughts, actions and humanitarian services. </p> <p>On Father’s Day, I want to share some of my father’s advice with you. I was almost eleven years old, my siblings and I were having dinner that my father told us: “You all will grow up and will go in different directions and will have unique jobs. It is possible that you will become very wealthy; so, remember what I tell you today for a lifetime: Money never bring happiness and success. You all came with bare hands and bare feet to this world and you will leave this world that way. You won’t be able to carry anything with you. Therefore, never be greedy, mean, jealous and stingy. Even if you have ten houses, you will live in one of them at a time, even if you have thousands of cars, you will drive one of them at a time, even if you have zillions of dollars at different banks of the world, you won’t be able to eat more than five meals a day.”</p> <p>My father said: “here is my advice for all of you. Do not be so greedy that you cannot share even a small amount with others or give to charity, whether it is food, money or other essentials. You need to save some money. Do not be wasteful because if you save nothing for yourself you will not be able to give and help others as well as yourself. </p> <p>It is important to keep a balance in life. Give and save! This balance will lead to a happier life for everyone. </p> <p>I am extremely proud of my parents, especially my father. He is a brilliant man, with a very beautiful heart and soul because of his rational decisions, his children grew up the way he wanted them to. I truly thank God for granting him as my father. </p> <p>My father is one of the examples of many great Afghan men. There are millions of extraordinary and amazing men, who are the nicest and the best friends to their families. Therefore, I truly wish all amazing fathers all over the world a very happy Father’s Day!</p> <p>Alaha Ahrar<br /> Alaha Ahrar</p> <p>When I first came to this world, I saw you</p> <p>I was innocent, unaware and unable to know you</p> <p>However, your fatherly warmth and love</p> <p>Urged me to trust, believe and gradually view you</p> <p>Therefore, I went to sleep peacefully and since then,</p> <p>Never tried to hurt your feelings to sorrow you</p> <p>You are an extraordinary father that</p> <p>Generosity, courage and wisdom, God bestow you</p> <p>Spiritual Meditation and loving creatures’ practices</p> <p>Have even more distinct and *bashaw you</p> <p>During all the tough situations and struggles</p> <p>Your beliefs remain firm and nothing could harrow you</p> <p>*Bashaw : as a “noble man” in English and as “King” in Turkish and Arabic languages. </p> <p>Best regards,<br /> Alaha Ahrar<br /> Saturday, June 15, 2013 (C)</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8213#comments Sajia Alaha Ahrar world Poetry Cafe Radio Show Ariadne Sawyer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:43 -0400 worldpoetry 8213 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8212 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Jul 9 2013 - 7:00pm</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>Jul 9 2013 - 9:15pm</div></div> <p>Meet 15 singles in one night! 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This change brought upgraded search functions and<br /> capabilities, which provide a streamlined experience for people using the<br /> site.</p> <p>If you’re looking for a property in BC, you can search by area or MLS®<br /> number. If you’re looking for a REALTOR®, you can search the province by name,<br /> company or area of specialty.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.realtylink.org/">www.realtylink.org</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.realtylink.org/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/realtylink.org-screenshot2.jpg" class="photo-caption" width="300" height="207" /></a>Learn about the real estate market and homes for sale<br /> in Greater Vancouver and the province.</p> <p>The online version of this publication, the Realtylink website is an<br /> excellent resource for consumers looking to buy or sell a home in BC. The<br /> website contains a vast range of home listings for properties  across the<br /> province and features indepth walkthrough-style information that everyone should<br /> know when dealing in real estate. If you’re buying, you can find a REALTOR® in<br /> your community or learn more about the mortgage<br /> process and details regarding offers and completion.</p> <p>If you’re selling, you can learn about establishing your home’s value and how<br /> to prepare it before it goes on the market.</p> <p>The site also features links to market data and online versions of the<br /> Realtylink In Print newspaper produced for each geographical area in Metro<br /> Vancouver.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.rebgv.org/">www.rebgv.org</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.rebgv.org/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/rebgv.org-screenshot2.jpg" class="photo-caption" width="300" height="199" /></a>A wide-ranging, one-stop website for real estate<br /> information. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s website offers<br /> visitors a 360-degree look at local real estate, providing detailed MLS®<br /> statistics, monthly podcasts, consumer guidance and other information and links<br /> related to local real estate.</p> <p>On the site, you can track home prices in your area, search for a REALTOR®,<br /> read about government initiatives that impact local real estate, and learn about<br /> the various cost-savings programs available for homebuyers and sellers.</p> <p>The site also features a wealth of consumer information related to buying and<br /> selling a home, from checklists and FAQ’s to market data and community profiles.<br /> One of the most important measures of home value in real estate is the MLS®Link<br /> Housing Price Index (HPI), and this website contains the latest HPI data as well<br /> as a comprehensive breakdown of home values across the region.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.recbc.ca/">www.recbc.ca</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.recbc.ca/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/recbc.ca-screenshot2.jpg" class="photo-caption" width="300" height="201" /></a>A site for consumer protection and industry<br /> regulation.</p> <p>The Real Estate Council of British Columbia is the body responsible for<br /> licensing and regulating REALTORS® in BC. Their website is full of valuable<br /> consumer protection information, as well as information on how to become a<br /> REALTOR®.</p> <p>One of the most important features of this site is the Complaints and<br /> Discipline section, which allows consumers to file complaints against REALTORS®<br /> and inform themselves about recent disciplinary decisions.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.howrealtorshelp.ca/">www.howrealtorshelp.ca</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.howrealtorshelp.ca/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/howrealtorshelp.ca-screenshot2.jpg" class="photo-caption" width="300" height="200" /></a>Built and maintained by the Canadian Real Estate<br /> Association, this site is filled with good information for those looking to buy<br /> and sell a home.</p> <p>The site offers information for buyers and sellers on a variety of topics and<br /> includes brief videos to illustrate examples.</p> <p>You can also find handy tools like checklists for buyers and sellers and<br /> mortgage calculators.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Contact Maria Mak @ 604.839.6368 or visit her websites <a href="http://www.mariamak.com" title="www.mariamak.com">www.mariamak.com</a> or <a href="http://www.burnabyhomes.co" title="www.burnabyhomes.co">www.burnabyhomes.co</a> for all the premium professional real estate services and all the latest housing market updates. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8200#comments Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 24 May 2013 17:34:44 -0400 Maria Mak - Sutton Centre Realty 8200 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8199 <p>Technology has been a driving force behind the<br /> transformation of many industries. While real estate remains a people business,<br /> consumers today have access to scores of information that can help them find an<br /> property, a REALTOR® and connect all the dots in between.</p> <p>Purchasing a home will likely be the most important buying decision you’ll<br /> ever have to make so it is important to do your own research, understand your<br /> rights and find professionals that you are most comfortable working with.</p> <p>If you’re deciding whether to buy or sell a home, it’s critical that you<br /> understand and properly assess your personal and financial circumstances against<br /> current housing opportunities.</p> <p>The REALTORS®<br /> of Canada and other real estate professionals have provided a wealth of<br /> information online to help you understand what opportunities are out there for<br /> you and your family to consider.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.realtor.ca/">www.realtor.ca</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.realtor.ca/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/realtor.ca-screenshot2_0.jpg" height="200" width="300" class="photo-caption" /></a>Formerly mls.ca, this is the most comprehensive and<br /> popular real estate listing website in the country.</p> <p>In 2008, the Canadian Real Estate Association rebranded and re-designed<br /> mls.ca to become realtor.ca. This change brought upgraded search functions and<br /> capabilities, which provide a streamlined experience for people using the<br /> site.</p> <p>If you’re looking for a property in BC, you can search by area or MLS®<br /> number. If you’re looking for a REALTOR®, you can search the province by name,<br /> company or area of specialty.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.realtylink.org/">www.realtylink.org</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.realtylink.org/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/realtylink.org-screenshot2.jpg" height="207" width="300" class="photo-caption" /></a>Learn about the real estate market and homes for sale<br /> in Greater Vancouver and the province.</p> <p>The online version of this publication, the Realtylink website is an<br /> excellent resource for consumers looking to buy or sell a home in BC. The<br /> website contains a vast range of home listings for properties  across the<br /> province and features indepth walkthrough-style information that everyone should<br /> know when dealing in real estate. If you’re buying, you can find a REALTOR® in<br /> your community or learn more about the mortgage<br /> process and details regarding offers and completion.</p> <p>If you’re selling, you can learn about establishing your home’s value and how<br /> to prepare it before it goes on the market.</p> <p>The site also features links to market data and online versions of the<br /> Realtylink In Print newspaper produced for each geographical area in Metro<br /> Vancouver.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.rebgv.org/">www.rebgv.org</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.rebgv.org/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/rebgv.org-screenshot2.jpg" height="199" width="300" class="photo-caption" /></a>A wide-ranging, one-stop website for real estate<br /> information. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s website offers<br /> visitors a 360-degree look at local real estate, providing detailed MLS®<br /> statistics, monthly podcasts, consumer guidance and other information and links<br /> related to local real estate.</p> <p>On the site, you can track home prices in your area, search for a REALTOR®,<br /> read about government initiatives that impact local real estate, and learn about<br /> the various cost-savings programs available for homebuyers and sellers.</p> <p>The site also features a wealth of consumer information related to buying and<br /> selling a home, from checklists and FAQ’s to market data and community profiles.<br /> One of the most important measures of home value in real estate is the MLS®Link<br /> Housing Price Index (HPI), and this website contains the latest HPI data as well<br /> as a comprehensive breakdown of home values across the region.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.recbc.ca/">www.recbc.ca</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.recbc.ca/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/recbc.ca-screenshot2.jpg" height="201" width="300" class="photo-caption" /></a>A site for consumer protection and industry<br /> regulation.</p> <p>The Real Estate Council of British Columbia is the body responsible for<br /> licensing and regulating REALTORS® in BC. Their website is full of valuable<br /> consumer protection information, as well as information on how to become a<br /> REALTOR®.</p> <p>One of the most important features of this site is the Complaints and<br /> Discipline section, which allows consumers to file complaints against REALTORS®<br /> and inform themselves about recent disciplinary decisions.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.howrealtorshelp.ca/">www.howrealtorshelp.ca</a></h3> <p><a href="http://www.howrealtorshelp.ca/"><img src="http://www.rebgv.org/sites/default/files/howrealtorshelp.ca-screenshot2.jpg" height="200" width="300" class="photo-caption" /></a>Built and maintained by the Canadian Real Estate<br /> Association, this site is filled with good information for those looking to buy<br /> and sell a home.</p> <p>The site offers information for buyers and sellers on a variety of topics and<br /> includes brief videos to illustrate examples.</p> <p>You can also find handy tools like checklists for buyers and sellers and<br /> mortgage calculators.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Contact Maria Mak @ 604.839.6368 or visit her websites <a href="http://www.mariamak.com" title="www.mariamak.com">www.mariamak.com</a> or <a href="http://www.burnabyhomes.co" title="www.burnabyhomes.co">www.burnabyhomes.co</a> for all the premium professional real estate services and all the latest housing market updates. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8199#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 17:34:35 -0400 Maria Mak - Sutton Centre Realty 8199 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8198 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Jun 9 2013 - 10:00am</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>Jun 9 2013 - 6:00pm</div></div> <p>Create Toetally Happy Feet for Friends, Family &amp; Loved Ones. This empowering full day Basic REFLEXOLOGY class is comprehensive and encompasses everything you need to know to give a your family, friends and loved ones a serious session. There may be some people who wish to work with a reflexology buddy - 10% discount for each of you, if you bring a friend or mate.)</p> <p>Learn ALL the BASICS and take home a very comprehensive manual so that you'll always have information to refer to as you practice.<br /> Whatever your vision for your future may be, start with this thorough course, and know you have something valuable in your tool kit to work with.</p> <p>Everyone receives lots of personal attention and the class is limited to 4 participants. You will feel empowered to do a good job.<br /> Reflexology can help eliminate the many causes and symptoms of poor health:</p> <p> * reduces pain / reduces stiffness<br /> * promotes energy rebalancing<br /> * provides relaxation of the muscles and reduces tension<br /> * improves circulation and lymphatic drainage<br /> * stimulates the immune system<br /> * improves the body's innate ability to do its own natural healing</p> <p>The feet reflect your whole body. This energizing work passes energy to all the organs and the entire circulatory, nervous, muscular, digestion and lymphatic systems.<br /> Please email me at <a href="mailto:info@pacificholistic.com">info@pacificholistic.com</a> of you have any questions and to see if this class is right for you.</p> <p>Wouldn't you want to have these skills and enjoy learning this wonderful and healthful modality? Only $125 plus PST. Please bring a bag lunch. Water, snacks and fruit provided.</p> <p>A $50 deposit holds your space. The deposit is non-refundable, but may be applied to another course within twelve months in case of cancellation. </p> <p>Return privileges are available to persons who have taken a course once and who wish to repeat it. The cost of the course for these folks is $75.<br /> June 9th in Kerrisdale, Vancouver, BC</p> <p>Your family, friends and clients will be very happy you took this course.</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8198#comments Kerrisdale healing health Health and Fitness Merrie Bakker one day intensive workshop reflexology vancouver Fri, 24 May 2013 01:22:17 -0400 merriebakker 8198 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8197 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Dec 31 1969 - 5:00pm</div></div> <p>Create Toetally Happy Feet for Friends, Family &amp; Loved Ones. This empowering full day Basic REFLEXOLOGY class is comprehensive and encompasses everything you need to know to give a your family, friends and loved ones a serious session. There may be some people who wish to work with a reflexology buddy - 10% discount for each of you, if you bring a friend or mate.)</p> <p>Learn ALL the BASICS and take home a very comprehensive manual so that you'll always have information to refer to as you practice.<br /> Whatever your vision for your future may be, start with this thorough course, and know you have something valuable in your tool kit to work with.</p> <p>Everyone receives lots of personal attention and the class is limited to 4 participants. You will feel empowered to do a good job.<br /> Reflexology can help eliminate the many causes and symptoms of poor health:</p> <p> * reduces pain / reduces stiffness<br /> * promotes energy rebalancing<br /> * provides relaxation of the muscles and reduces tension<br /> * improves circulation and lymphatic drainage<br /> * stimulates the immune system<br /> * improves the body's innate ability to do its own natural healing</p> <p>The feet reflect your whole body. This energizing work passes energy to all the organs and the entire circulatory, nervous, muscular, digestion and lymphatic systems.<br /> Please email me at <a href="mailto:info@pacificholistic.com">info@pacificholistic.com</a> of you have any questions and to see if this class is right for you.</p> <p>Wouldn't you want to have these skills and enjoy learning this wonderful and healthful modality? Only $125 plus PST. Please bring a bag lunch. Water, snacks and fruit provided.</p> <p>A $50 deposit holds your space. The deposit is non-refundable, but may be applied to another course within twelve months in case of cancellation. </p> <p>Return privileges are available to persons who have taken a course once and who wish to repeat it. The cost of the course for these folks is $75.<br /> June 9th in Kerrisdale, Vancouver, BC</p> <p>Your family, friends and clients will be very happy you took this course.</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8197#comments healing Merrie Bakker reflexology vancouver Fri, 24 May 2013 01:21:15 -0400 merriebakker 8197 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8196 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Aug 24 2013 - 10:00am</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>Aug 25 2013 - 6:00pm</div></div> <p>Weekend Certification Class - Saturday / Sunday - 10am to 6pm.<br /> This is a thorough and empowering weekend workshop in Vancouver BC with Merrie Bakker in Vancouver BC, where we cover:</p> <p> * reviewing the methods for 'running' energy learned in Reiki Level One and building on that<br /> * learning the Reiki II symbols - their history, meaning and best use<br /> * working with these symbols<br /> * distant healing - theory and practise<br /> * healing in a group; Reiki shares<br /> * "quantum" breathing and other energizing techniques<br /> * scanning up close and from afar<br /> * clearing energy fields<br /> * learning more about the chakras<br /> * incorporating some colour and sound therapy<br /> * code of ethics for practitioners; marketing and business ideas<br /> * meditations for healing and guidance<br /> * manual<br /> * Level Two attunement<br /> * Reiki certificate</p> <p>Add to your abilities and healing tools!<br /> Level One Reiki is the prerequisite.<br /> Hope to see you.<br /> If you have any questions, please do email me - <a href="mailto:info@reflexologyreiki.com">info@reflexologyreiki.com</a>, <a href="http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/53" title="http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/53">http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/53</a></p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8196#comments Kerrisdale bc certification hands on healing healing Health and Fitness Level TWO Reiki vancouver Fri, 24 May 2013 01:12:08 -0400 merriebakker 8196 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8195 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Jul 27 2013 - 10:00am</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>Jul 28 2013 - 6:00pm</div></div> <p>Everyone has an innate ability to transmit universal healing energy. Anyone can learn hands-on-healing. Harm is never done. We teach time-tested techniques. Come and learn from an experienced Reiki teacher, Merrie Bakker.</p> <p>REIKI intensive - 16 hour weekend workshop ~ Level ONE Certification Class with Merrie Bakker. July 27, 28. Come and join us.<br /> Reiki Level One classes in Vancouver BC that are thorough and empowering. We cover:</p> <p> * how to feel energy and energy patterns<br /> * the history of Reik<br /> * the uses for Reiki<br /> * introduction to working specifically with the chakras<br /> * Reiki hand positions for treating oneself<br /> * Reiki hand positions for treating others<br /> * giving a complete Reiki treatment<br /> * the Level I attunement<br /> * protection, grounding, centering<br /> * meditations<br /> * manual<br /> * attunement<br /> * Reiki Certificates<br /> * on-going Reiki shares - once a month</p> <p>This is the prerequisite for Level Two Reiki.<br /> If you have any questions, please email me <a href="mailto:info@reflexologyreiki.com">info@reflexologyreiki.com</a></p> <p>(A $50 deposit holds your space (cheque or Paypal - just call and we'll provide the link)</p> <p>Our curriculum consists of Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki III / Master Levels. All of the classes are a combination of lecture, discussion, experience and practice. It is expected that you will dedicate some time each week to practice Reiki with yourself, friends, family, pets or anyone inclined to receiving Reiki. Although once learned, Reiki is never forgotten, it is best to "activate" it by actively practicing it. Experience builds up confidence which is a key ingredient and confidence builds a desire to practice more often and so forth.</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8195#comments Kerrisdale certification class hands-on-healing healing Health and Fitness level one Reiki Fri, 24 May 2013 01:03:49 -0400 merriebakker 8195 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8194 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Jun 1 2013 - 10:00am</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>Jun 2 2013 - 6:00pm</div></div> <p>Everyone has an innate ability to transmit universal healing energy. Anyone can learn hands-on-healing. Harm is never done. We teach time-tested techniques. Come and learn from an experienced Reiki teacher, Merrie Bakker, in Vancouver.</p> <p>REIKI intensive - 16 hour weekend workshop ~ Level ONE Certification Class. June 1, 2.<br /> Come and join us. Reiki Level One classes in Vancouver BC that are thorough and empowering. We cover:</p> <p> * how to feel energy and energy patterns<br /> * the history of Reik<br /> * the uses for Reiki<br /> * introduction to workinh specifically with the chakras<br /> * Reiki hand positions for treating oneself<br /> * Reiki hand positions for treating others<br /> * giving a complete Reiki treatment<br /> * the Level I attunement<br /> * protection, grounding, centering<br /> * meditations<br /> * manual<br /> * attunement<br /> * Reiki Certificates<br /> * on-going Reiki shares - once a month</p> <p>More info at <a href="http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/69" title="http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/69">http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/69</a>.<br /> Please email me if you have any questions - <a href="mailto:info@reflexologyreiki.com">info@reflexologyreiki.com</a>, Merrie Bakker.<br /> (A $50 deposit holds your space (cheque or Paypal - just call and we'll provide the link)</p> <p>Our curriculum consists of Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki III / Master Levels. All of the classes are a combination of lecture, discussion, experience and practice. It is expected that you will dedicate some time each week to practice Reiki with yourself, friends, family, pets or anyone inclined to receiving Reiki. Although once learned, Reiki is never forgotten, it is best to "activate" it by actively practicing it. Experience builds up confidence which is a key ingredient and confidence builds a desire to practice more often and so forth.</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8194#comments Kerrisdale certification hands-on-healing healing Health and Fitness level one Merrie Bakker Reiki workshop Fri, 24 May 2013 00:55:47 -0400 merriebakker 8194 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8193 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Dec 31 1969 - 5:00pm</div></div> <p>Everyone has an innate ability to transmit universal healing energy. Anyone can learn hands-on-healing. Harm is never done. We teach time-tested techniques. Come and learn from an experienced Reiki teacher, Merrie Bakker, in Vancouver.</p> <p>REIKI intensive - 16 hour weekend workshop ~ Level ONE (SHODEN, 1st degree) Certification Class. June 1, 2.<br /> Come and join us. Reiki Level One classes in Vancouver BC that are thorough and empowering. We cover:</p> <p> * how to feel energy and energy patterns<br /> * the history of Reik<br /> * the uses for Reiki<br /> * introduction to workinh specifically with the chakras<br /> * Reiki hand positions for treating oneself<br /> * Reiki hand positions for treating others<br /> * giving a complete Reiki treatment<br /> * the Level I attunement<br /> * protection, grounding, centering<br /> * meditations<br /> * manual<br /> * attunement<br /> * Reiki Certificates<br /> * on-going Reiki shares - once a month</p> <p>More info at <a href="http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/69" title="http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/69">http://www.reflexologyreiki.com/node/69</a>.<br /> This is the prerequisite for Level Two Reki</p> <p>Please call me with any questions you may have about these classes - 604-261-7742, <a href="mailto:info@reflexologyreiki.com">info@reflexologyreiki.com</a></p> <p>Merrie Bakker - Pacific Holistic - in Vancouver, BC<br /> (A $50 deposit holds your space (cheque or Paypal - just call and we'll provide the link)</p> <p>Our curriculum consists of Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki III / Master Levels. All of the classes are a combination of lecture, discussion, experience and practice. It is expected that you will dedicate some time each week to practice Reiki with yourself, friends, family, pets or anyone inclined to receiving Reiki. Although once learned, Reiki is never forgotten, it is best to "activate" it by actively practicing it. Experience builds up confidence which is a key ingredient and confidence builds a desire to practice more often and so forth.</p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8193#comments healing level one Reiki workshop Fri, 24 May 2013 00:51:13 -0400 merriebakker 8193 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8191 <p>Increasingly in our neighbourhoods there are problem properties where persistent, unlawful and dangerous activities threaten neighbourhood safety and security.</p> <p>These properties may be derelict, or the site of criminal and nuisance activities such as drug production and trafficking, prostitution, unlawful liquor sales, child abuse, unlawful weapons or explosives, and activities conducted by gangs and organized crime.</p> <p>Now, new provincial legislation introduced on February 21, 2013 promises to target and shut down these properties which:</p> <ul> <li>adversely affect the health, safety or security of one or more persons in the community or neighbourhood </li> <li>interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of one or more of the properties in the community or neighbourhood.</li> </ul> <p>The <i>Community Safety Act</i>, if passed, will enable residents who are adversely affected to submit complaints to a new community safety unit.</p> <p><b>Community Safety Unit</b> <p>This unit, staffed with a director of community safety, will have the authority to investigate and mediate complaints and work with the owners of problem properties to resolve complaints.</p> <p>The legislation targets properties where the occupants may frequently change, but the problem activities persist, and the property owners fail to take effective action to stop them.</p> <p>If problems continue, a community safety order may be granted, which could potentially bar named individuals from the property or end occupancy for up to 90 days.</p> <p><b>Fines</b> <p>If problems persist, the director of community safety has the authority to levy fines for:</p> <p><b>Individuals</b> – a fine of up to $10,000 and six months in prison for a first offence, and up to $25,000 and one year in prison for subsequent convictions. </p> <p><b>Corporations</b> – a fine of up to $25 000, and a fine of up to $100,000 for subsequent convictions.</p> <p>The new legislation would provide local governments with an additional tool to respond directly to residents’ concerns about safe communities.</p> <p>Similar legislation is in force in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Yukon.</p> <p>“This legislation is about giving residents a simple, timely, safe way to report properties of concern and help make their streets safer,” said the Hon. Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General.</p> <p>“We still want residents to report criminal activity to the police. But sometimes, even when police make arrests, problems continue at a specific address. This proposed legislation will fill a gap, enhancing public safety by forcing landlords to deal with chronic, illegal and dangerous behaviour on their properties,” explained Minister Bond.</p> <p>The proposed Community Safety Act is available at: <b><a href="http://www.leg.bc.ca/39th5th/votes/progress-of-bills.htm">www.leg.bc.ca/39th5th/votes/progress-of-bills.htm</a></b></p> <p>To learn more and provide feedback visit: <b><a href="http://www.familiesfirstbc.ca/">www.familiesfirstbc.ca</a></b></p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8191#comments Vancouver Real Estate Fri, 17 May 2013 21:07:20 -0400 Maria Mak - Sutton Centre Realty 8191 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8190 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Jun 12 2013 - 7:00pm</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>Jun 12 2013 - 9:15pm</div></div> <p>Meet 15 singles in one night! Hosted by Canada's premier speed dating company; 25dates.com (as featured on CNN Headline News). This event is for Men and Women ages 25-35. Come out for this fabulous night which includes hors d'oeuvres and your chance to meet up to 15 singles. Don't get a match? Come back for free! 25dates.com; hooking up straight, gay and lesbian singles! Sign up for this and other events at: <a href="http://www.25dates.com" title="http://www.25dates.com">http://www.25dates.com</a></p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8190#comments Vancouver General singles Fri, 17 May 2013 06:56:06 -0400 25dates.com 8190 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8189 <p>My name is Maria Mak 麥福玲, a Burnaby REALTOR® / Metro Vancouver Real Estate Agent with Sutton Centre Realty.  </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I approach real estate the same way I approach my art...with passion! When it comes to serving my clients, I always come with a big smile and, most importantly, a big heart!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p>Since 1989 I have made a point of ensuring each satisfied client is not only content with their purchase but does so with a heartfelt smile. While I’m proud to have been honoured with the Sutton President Award, it is more important that I serve and meet all your real estate needs. For over 24 years I have not only been in the business of real estate but in the business of making dreams come true. This is not just any property, this is your home. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Residential, multi-family and project marketing are my specialties. I look forward to serving you in English, Cantonese or Mandarin. Let me take care of your most important real estate assets and I’ll make you smile...that’s a promise.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p>Contact me for my unique Real Estate Marketing Plan and my Cash Back Closing Cost Package. 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Burnaby Realtor</p> <p><img src="/sites/urbanvancouver.com/files/images/422587_10151548930953319_1543964784_n-001_0.preview.jpg" height="480" width="640" class="image image-preview " title="Maria Mak. Burnaby Real Estate Agent.Sutton Centre Realty" alt="Maria Mak. Burnaby Real Estate Agent.Sutton Centre Realty" /></p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8186#comments Vancouver Maria Mak burnaby realtors Real Estate Tue, 14 May 2013 15:14:42 -0400 Maria Mak - Sutton Centre Realty 8186 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8183 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>Dec 31 1969 - 5:00pm</div></div> <p>Meet 12 singles in one night! Hosted by Canada's premier speed dating company; 25dates.com (as featured on CNN Headline News). This event is for Men ages 35-45 and Women ages 30-40. Come out for this fabulous night which includes hors d'oeuvres and your chance to meet up to 12 singles. Don't get a match? 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Let your ears be surprised by the unusual, the familiar, and the extraordinary in the soundscape.</p> <p><a href="http://newmusic.org" title="http://newmusic.org">http://newmusic.org</a></p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8179#comments Downtown free Music sound art soundwalk walking groups walking tour Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:07:56 -0400 VNMS 8179 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8178 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>May 5 2013 - 2:00pm</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>May 5 2013 - 3:30pm</div></div> <p>Vancouver New Music presents</p> <p><strong>Listening to the Periphery at Kitsilano Point</strong><br /> Sunday, May 5, 2013 | 2:00–3:30PM<br /> Led by Jessica Hallenbeck, Tyler Kinnear, and Sarah Ling<br /> Meeting Location: Chestnut St at Whyte Ave</p> <p>This walk will lead listeners around Kitsilano Point. Participants are invited to reflect on the act of listening on Coast Salish Territory. What sounds go unnoticed in our day-to-day routines? Is our listening encultured in any way? Letting our ears guide us, participants will explore some of the erasures, silences, resistances, and displacements of this cross-cultural urban space. The walk will take place rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.</p> <p><a href="http://www.newmusic.org" title="http://www.newmusic.org">http://www.newmusic.org</a></p> http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8178#comments Kitsilano free Music sound art soundwalk walking groups walking tour Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:05:54 -0400 VNMS 8178 at http://www.urbanvancouver.com http://www.urbanvancouver.com/node/8177 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>May 15 2013 - 7:00pm</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>May 15 2013 - 9:14pm</div></div> <p>Meet 15 singles in one night! 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