Comments for Hummingbird604.com http://hummingbird604.com The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:19:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Steven http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22442 Steven Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:19:24 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22442 I always always dry my clothes on the drying rack. Not only does this reduce electricity consumption, it doesn't shrink your clothes!! Win-win situation for both!!! I should rephrase that. My WIFE always dries my clothes on the drying rack :D hahaha I always always dry my clothes on the drying rack. Not only does this reduce electricity consumption, it doesn’t shrink your clothes!! Win-win situation for both!!! I should rephrase that. My WIFE always dries my clothes on the drying rack :D hahaha

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Zach http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22439 Zach Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:34 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22439 Being born in Edmonton allows me to fully appreciate Vancouver that much more. With so many things being within walking distance, I love the fact that you can wake up and go to the coffee shop on the corner and then stroll over to Granville Island for some shopping and sightseeing. With so many activities to do and sights to see year round, no matter what the weather is like, it is no wonder why Vancouver has been my city to live for the past 20 years. Being born in Edmonton allows me to fully appreciate Vancouver that much more. With so many things being within walking distance, I love the fact that you can wake up and go to the coffee shop on the corner and then stroll over to Granville Island for some shopping and sightseeing. With so many activities to do and sights to see year round, no matter what the weather is like, it is no wonder why Vancouver has been my city to live for the past 20 years.

]]> Comment on On the uselessness of Foursquare and Gowalla by Giles Lloyd http://hummingbird604.com/2010/02/26/on-the-uselessness-of-foursquare-and-gowalla/comment-page-1/#comment-22437 Giles Lloyd Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:36:27 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=6356#comment-22437 I think that location services are not useful enough in and of themselves to be built as standalone platforms. They are much better as complimetary features of existings products such as facebook or twitter I think that location services are not useful enough in and of themselves to be built as standalone platforms. They are much better as complimetary features of existings products such as facebook or twitter

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Tracey http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22431 Tracey Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:45:56 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22431 Hang your laundry to dry. It will save energy AND help your clothes last longer. Plus sheets hung outside on the line in summer smell so fresh. Hang your laundry to dry. It will save energy AND help your clothes last longer. Plus sheets hung outside on the line in summer smell so fresh.

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Dunn PR celebrates National Sweater Day | Dunn Public Relations http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22430 Dunn PR celebrates National Sweater Day | Dunn Public Relations Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:28:49 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22430 [...] National Sweater Day here in Vancouver.  One of our fave bloggers, Raul Pacheco, ran a contest on Hummingbird604.com asking everyone to share their energy consumption tips, and we are so impressed with the entries! [...] [...] National Sweater Day here in Vancouver.  One of our fave bloggers, Raul Pacheco, ran a contest on Hummingbird604.com asking everyone to share their energy consumption tips, and we are so impressed with the entries! [...]

]]> Comment on Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba in Vancouver (Feb 16-18, 2012) by Lili http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/04/don-quixote-by-the-national-ballet-of-cuba-in-vancouver-feb-16-18-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-22416 Lili Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:31:39 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16011#comment-22416 The last time I saw ballet was in a movie theatre! Pina in 3D is the closest a movie got to a real live ballet experience. I am a big fan of contemporary dance, and Pina Bausch is high on my list of favorite choreographers. That said, classic ballet is the root of it all and Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba must be exceptional. The last time I saw ballet was in a movie theatre! Pina in 3D is the closest a movie got to a real live ballet experience. I am a big fan of contemporary dance, and Pina Bausch is high on my list of favorite choreographers. That said, classic ballet is the root of it all and Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba must be exceptional.

]]> Comment on Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba in Vancouver (Feb 16-18, 2012) by Marina http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/04/don-quixote-by-the-national-ballet-of-cuba-in-vancouver-feb-16-18-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-22415 Marina Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:08:19 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16011#comment-22415 The last formal ballet show I saw was the Nutcracker in Victoria about 10 years ago. I've seen many other forms of dance since then, but I think it's about time to see a proper ballet. The last formal ballet show I saw was the Nutcracker in Victoria about 10 years ago. I’ve seen many other forms of dance since then, but I think it’s about time to see a proper ballet.

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Julia http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22414 Julia Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:44:19 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22414 Wash your laundry in cold water Wash your laundry in cold water

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Vince http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22413 Vince Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:42:04 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22413 Unplug your phone/computer/battery chargers when not in use! Unplug your phone/computer/battery chargers when not in use!

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Carol http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22409 Carol Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:13:37 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22409 Put on more layers of clothing in the house and turn the heat way down. Turn your oven off before you are completely finished baking something. The heat in the oven will finish the cooking. Put on more layers of clothing in the house and turn the heat way down. Turn your oven off before you are completely finished baking something. The heat in the oven will finish the cooking.

]]> Comment on Woza Afrika 2011 (A Benefit for Education Without Borders) by David http://hummingbird604.com/2011/10/12/woza-afrika-vancouver-south-african-film-festival/comment-page-1/#comment-22405 David Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:21:33 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=14750#comment-22405 Loved the performance! Loved the performance!
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]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by fashionforward40.com » Eco-Wednesday – National Sweater Day http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22403 fashionforward40.com » Eco-Wednesday – National Sweater Day Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:06:08 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22403 [...] you want to win a Joe Fresh sweater Hummingbird604 is giving away 3, but you need to hurry and enter by 4pm February [...] [...] you want to win a Joe Fresh sweater Hummingbird604 is giving away 3, but you need to hurry and enter by 4pm February [...]

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Steven http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22400 Steven Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:48:09 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22400 Wear more clothing in the house!!! Don't sleep naked and the electricity bill would go down!!! hahaha Wear more clothing in the house!!! Don’t sleep naked and the electricity bill would go down!!! hahaha

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Grace M http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22398 Grace M Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:16:06 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22398 An energy saving tip would be to only crank up the thermostat when you're in the house!! Everyone of my friends have it on even when they're out for the day! No such point!!! An energy saving tip would be to only crank up the thermostat when you’re in the house!! Everyone of my friends have it on even when they’re out for the day! No such point!!!

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Mandy http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22395 Mandy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:18:38 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22395 I am originally from the prairies, and I love the view of the mountains! Vancouver is so majestically beautiful, even on my way to get groceries I am blown away by it's beauty. Grouse grind is also a personal favourite! I am originally from the prairies, and I love the view of the mountains! Vancouver is so majestically beautiful, even on my way to get groceries I am blown away by it’s beauty. Grouse grind is also a personal favourite!

]]> Comment on Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba in Vancouver (Feb 16-18, 2012) by Mandy http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/04/don-quixote-by-the-national-ballet-of-cuba-in-vancouver-feb-16-18-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-22394 Mandy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:12:37 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16011#comment-22394 The last time I saw a ballet in person was the Nutcracker when I was very young. I grew up in Saskatchewan and did not have many opportunities to see professional ballet companies, but always longed to be a ballerina. I took ballet classes when I was young, but did not pursue the art. Now as an adult, I look forward to taking adult beginner classes to become stronger and more graceful - after all, ballet is the foundation of most dance. My 23rd birthday is on the 16th of February, and I would be delighted to win a pair of tickets and attend! @m_rose89 twitter The last time I saw a ballet in person was the Nutcracker when I was very young. I grew up in Saskatchewan and did not have many opportunities to see professional ballet companies, but always longed to be a ballerina. I took ballet classes when I was young, but did not pursue the art. Now as an adult, I look forward to taking adult beginner classes to become stronger and more graceful – after all, ballet is the foundation of most dance.

My 23rd birthday is on the 16th of February, and I would be delighted to win a pair of tickets and attend!

@m_rose89 twitter

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Amy M http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22387 Amy M Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:44:56 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22387 An energy saving tip is to be aware of phantom power usage. Unplug all electrical devices that really don't need to be plugged in. They are drawing power even if they are not in use! An energy saving tip is to be aware of phantom power usage. Unplug all electrical devices that really don’t need to be plugged in. They are drawing power even if they are not in use!

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Tracy http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22385 Tracy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:47:44 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22385 kits beach kits beach

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Jan http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22384 Jan Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:58:21 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22384 Leave all the individually packed food items in the store, and buy the larger containers to divide in reusable containers at home. Leave all the individually packed food items in the store, and buy the larger containers to divide in reusable containers at home.

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Jan http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22383 Jan Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:55:27 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22383 Love the mountains in the horizon. Love the mountains in the horizon.

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Emmy http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22382 Emmy Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:37:36 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22382 Turn off the lights in the rooms nobody is in:) Turn off the lights in the rooms nobody is in:)

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Lois Patterson http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22381 Lois Patterson Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:30:27 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22381 I love that the downtown core is so residential at the same time. It gives this city a unique vibe that is absent in most others. I love that the downtown core is so residential at the same time. It gives this city a unique vibe that is absent in most others.

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Jenny http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22378 Jenny Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:59:27 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22378 Turn down the heat when you are sleeping and off when you are away from home. Turn down the heat when you are sleeping and off when you are away from home.

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Voula Martin http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22377 Voula Martin Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:03:20 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22377 Shower with someone special to save water and the energy required to heat the water. ;) Shower with someone special to save water and the energy required to heat the water. ;)
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]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Emily http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22375 Emily Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:55:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22375 Turn off the heat when away from your home for extended periods of time...even a few hours! Saves energy and your wallet. And hey, put on a sweater and leave if off when you get home! Turn off the heat when away from your home for extended periods of time…even a few hours! Saves energy and your wallet. And hey, put on a sweater and leave if off when you get home!

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Diana http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22363 Diana Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:59:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22363 Great contest! Although I have to say at this very moment I am absolutely freezing at my non-heated office - I sure could use a sweater! I am guzzling hot tea for most of the day to keep warm, and cozy up to a space heater. My energy tip is to walk or cycle as much as possible. I live by this and love it! Not only is it great for the environment, but it's fantastic exercise and you can really enjoy all the beauty Vancouver has to offer. I never tire of being outside in this city, even when it's a little rainy. Great contest! Although I have to say at this very moment I am absolutely freezing at my non-heated office – I sure could use a sweater! I am guzzling hot tea for most of the day to keep warm, and cozy up to a space heater.

My energy tip is to walk or cycle as much as possible. I live by this and love it! Not only is it great for the environment, but it’s fantastic exercise and you can really enjoy all the beauty Vancouver has to offer. I never tire of being outside in this city, even when it’s a little rainy.

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Renee http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22360 Renee Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:46:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22360 Remember to unplug chargers when not in used. It's so easy to forget to do this when you're running out the door and just yank your phone/tablet/other mobile device from the charger, but not doing so is using power for absolutely nothing for an entire day. Remember to unplug chargers when not in used. It’s so easy to forget to do this when you’re running out the door and just yank your phone/tablet/other mobile device from the charger, but not doing so is using power for absolutely nothing for an entire day.

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Sanaz http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22358 Sanaz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:40:02 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22358 Turn off the heat and any other appliances while not in use Turn off the heat and any other appliances while not in use

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Sanaz http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22357 Sanaz Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:39:12 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22357 The great outdoors:) The great outdoors:)

]]> Comment on Bell’s Let’s Talk Day 2012: Join the conversation on mental health by Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/01/bells-lets-talk-day-2012-join-the-conversation-on-mental-health/comment-page-1/#comment-22356 Raul Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:17 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16022#comment-22356 Clive - Let's Talk Day is February 8th (e.g. tomorrow) Clive – Let’s Talk Day is February 8th (e.g. tomorrow)

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Amanda http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22353 Amanda Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:28:06 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22353 My favourite part of the city is how easy it is to get in & out of the city to natural spaces. I can be up a mountain in the morning and still make it downtown for work at 9am! My favourite part of the city is how easy it is to get in & out of the city to natural spaces. I can be up a mountain in the morning and still make it downtown for work at 9am!

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by jen gersch http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22349 jen gersch Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:40:40 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22349 Unplug appliances you are not using, turnoff lights to rooms you are not using turn thermostat to 565 degrees and bundle up Unplug appliances you are not using, turnoff lights to rooms you are not using turn thermostat to 565 degrees and bundle up

]]> Comment on Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba in Vancouver (Feb 16-18, 2012) by Allison http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/04/don-quixote-by-the-national-ballet-of-cuba-in-vancouver-feb-16-18-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-22348 Allison Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:35:54 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16011#comment-22348 Many many years ago -- when my ballet teacher sent me to the Nutcracker. Many many years ago — when my ballet teacher sent me to the Nutcracker.

]]> Comment on Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba in Vancouver (Feb 16-18, 2012) by Gigi http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/04/don-quixote-by-the-national-ballet-of-cuba-in-vancouver-feb-16-18-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-22346 Gigi Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:04:29 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16011#comment-22346 Sadly I have not been to a ballet before. I would be ecstatic if I win this one to experience what a ballet is like. :) Sadly I have not been to a ballet before. I would be ecstatic if I win this one to experience what a ballet is like. :)

]]> Comment on City and Slope 2012 (and passes to @Mt_Seymour to give away!) by Deidre http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/city-and-slope-2012-and-passes-to-mt_seymour-to-give-away/comment-page-1/#comment-22345 Deidre Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:54:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16047#comment-22345 The proximity to beautiful parks The proximity to beautiful parks

]]> Comment on National Sweater Day (and a giveaway!) by Deidre http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/06/national-sweater-day-and-a-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22344 Deidre Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:53:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16042#comment-22344 Wear a sweater in the house! Wear a sweater in the house!

]]> Comment on Don Quixote by the National Ballet of Cuba in Vancouver (Feb 16-18, 2012) by Deidre http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/04/don-quixote-by-the-national-ballet-of-cuba-in-vancouver-feb-16-18-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-22343 Deidre Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:52:11 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16011#comment-22343 Westside story was the last show I saw with dance - we have a lot of young talent out there! Westside story was the last show I saw with dance – we have a lot of young talent out there!

]]> Comment on Bell’s Let’s Talk Day 2012: Join the conversation on mental health by Clive K Wright http://hummingbird604.com/2012/02/01/bells-lets-talk-day-2012-join-the-conversation-on-mental-health/comment-page-1/#comment-22338 Clive K Wright Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:45:26 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=16022#comment-22338 could you clarify please. is this 'lets talk' day on the 8th or the 9th of this month? thanks, Clive K W could you clarify please.
is this ‘lets talk’ day on the 8th or the 9th of this month?

thanks, Clive K W

]]> Comment on Learn some basic coding/HTML if you have a WordPress blog by Database Management http://hummingbird604.com/2011/01/25/learn-some-basic-codinghtml-if-you-have-a-wordpress-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-22337 Database Management Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:17:42 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=11015#comment-22337 Easily, the article is actually topic on HTML I mean( html tools ) related issue. CommentLuv plugin also a best tool for wordpress. I want to thank the blogger very much not only for this post but also for his all previous efforts. :) Thanks guys. Easily, the article is actually topic on HTML I mean( html tools ) related issue. CommentLuv plugin also a best tool for wordpress.

I want to thank the blogger very much not only for this post but also for his all previous efforts. :)

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]]> Comment on Readjusting to a new digital camera by blogger http://hummingbird604.com/2011/02/28/readjusting-to-a-new-digital-camera/comment-page-1/#comment-22331 blogger Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:43:30 +0000 http://hummingbird604.com/?p=11473#comment-22331 I am very interest with your post. Best regards from your fans I am very interest with your post. Best regards from your fans

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