Check out this video of a cruise gone wrong.  The Pacific Sun was cruising off the coast of New Zealand when it ran into bad weather.  And the ship was overtaken with a massive wave, sending everything onboard flying — including passengers, furniture and heavy equipment.  Only a few dozen people were injured (none seriously).  And the cruise company offered everyone a 25% discount on future vacations to try and keep everyone happy. 

I bet a few people onboard were a tad seasick!

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It was put on by the Honey Mustard and showcased three local designers — giving them a chance to have their fashions modeled in front of an audience.

There was such an awesome selection of styles. But in the end, Victoria’s Sofia Mendez Scheone came out on top.

Congrats to everyone who took part! We had a blast!

Lookin' good with Canucks Team Store Outlet Manager Derek

Who doesn’t like a good bargain?!  Especially when it comes to our Vancouver Canucks.

On Thursday, I did the weather live from the brand new Canucks Team Store Outlet at the corner of Hastings and Renfrew (right across from the PNE).  This place has AMAZING deals on clothes and used equipment from the Canucks.  I loaded up on a hat, hoodie and t-shirt — for just $60!  A great place on old merchandise.  But really, does any merchandise get old when it comes to our Canucks?  It’s timeless!

Check out my weather hits from Thursday morning.

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PS — Pre-season tickets for the Canucks are now on sale (starts September 21st against Calgary).  Go here to get them!

 

Warning: Used Canucks Gear Smells! But the price is right!

Here are some photos of my morning at Granville Island.  And here’s a look back at my weather hits from Wednesday morning.

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Joan Rivers – A Piece of Work opens in Vancouver later this week.  And tonight, I’m going to check it out at a special screening with Thor and Riaz.

I am a HUGE Joan Rivers fan.  I ran into her on Rodeo Drive when I was in Los Angeles — and was blown away by the amount of paparazzi following her around, as you can see by the incredibly geeky photo my friend took of me.

Michel and I went to see her last October when she performed at River Rock.  And she is by far, the funniest comedian I have ever seen in my entire life.  For being in her late 70’s, this woman is a true professional.  She was running around the stage keeping the crowd entertained with some of the most inappropriate and hilarious humour, I’ve ever heard.

If you EVER get a chance to see her in person — DO IT!

Check out the trailer for her movie here.  It’s getting really good reviews.  And watch BT for the full review on Friday morning!

This is going to be GOLD…!

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First up, the angry flight attendant from JetBlue — who went on a rampage after a passenger stood up to get her luggage before the plane came to a complete stop at JFK Airport in New York City.  After confronting her, he grabbed the intercom and yelled several swear words into it before taking a beer from the beverage cart, and jumping off the plane using an emergency chute.

How many of us who have worked in the service industry have wanted to do something like this before!?  Dealing with customers can be a VERY frustrating and stressful job and clearly this employee just couldn’t take it anymore!

My other favourite story of the day comes from a McDonald’s restaurant in Ohio.  Where a woman came through the Drive Thru and was very upset the store didn’t have any Chicken McNuggets at six o’clock in the morning.  She then goes on a rampage and starts punching the server — and even the manager, before pounding on the glass window and eventually smashing it with a bottle.  You can watch the entire security video here.

I worked at McDonald’s for five years during my high school and college days.  And while I never dealt with anything this extreme — I certainly have some stories about customers “losing their cool” over a burger and fries.

I have nothing but respect for people who work in the service industry.  It is NOT an easy job dealing with customers every single day.

Control your tempers, people!  There are many more important things in life to worry about!

K

Sara Davis Buechner

On Friday’s BT, I’m going to introduce you to Sara Davis Buechner. She’s an amazing pianist who’s performing at the Queer Arts Festival in Vancouver on Friday night. Sara is a master piano instructor at UBC, tours the world performing her music, and has had an incredible life full of ups and downs.

You can catch her performance of words and music at the Roundhouse Community Centre on Friday night at 7:30. Tickets are $15-25 at the door.

For more information — visit Sara’s website here.

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Have a look for yourself.
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PS – OF COURSE, this happened during one of MY segments! Just my luck!

A group of students from UBC is up for an Emmy Award for a great documentary they helped put together which looks at problems with E-Waste.

Check out my interview with Jodie from this morning. And you can find the documentary “Ghana: Digital Dumping Ground”

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Turns out, many of you also headed to the theatre to check it out as it raked in more than $60 million this weekend.

And, I have to say…meh. I wasn’t really into it. I thought the action and special effects were GREAT. But the plot is so “out there” and super confusing in some spots — you really have to pay attention to what’s going on as it totally makes you think. Plus, I thought it was about 30 minutes too long. And if there’s one thing I can’t stand about movies, it’s movies that are too long.

Thor and Riaz absolutely LOVED it (Thor gave it 5 Hammers). But I’d have to give it a 3.5 out of 5. Not a terrible movie. But definitely not one of my favourites of the year.

Have you seen Inception? If so — your thoughts?
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