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Who is SoMedia Networks?

SoMedia Networks is a pioneer of globally scalable cloud-based video content production services, crowdsourced workforce management systems and automated video production platforms.

The Vancouver Sun has gotten their hands on some photos of Roberto Luongo’s Yaletown Condo for sale. The 2006 King’s Landing penthouse is listed for $4.2 million. It’s no where near the $28 million price tag for the Fairmont Pacific Rim Penthouse, however, it’s still a great looking condo. 

We’re happy to announce that Vancouver will be hosting its 4^th edition of the Startup Weekend worldwide events that continue to empower startup entrepreneurs everywhere. This year’s event will be held on May 31 to June 2, 2013 at the downtown Vancouver BCIT Campus.

TransLink is often scolded in the media and at the water cooler for mismanaging public funds, out of control spending and constantly gouging taxpayers and drivers. However, TransLink is giving you a good bang for your buck, according to infographics produced by two local Vancouver bloggers.

Ideas such as distance-based road pricing, bridge tolls and a sales tax have been suggested to fund TransLink to expand service, extend the Millennium Line SkyTrain to UBC, and build rapid transit in Surrey.

If you haven’t encountered the idea of a Bitcoin yet, you probably will soon. And, if you’re like me, you’ll scoff, then raise an eyebrow, then speculate and then get distracted. Hopefully, I can get you through this before you reach step four.

The Bitcoin is a purely digital  and completely decentralized currency which is acquired through purchase or mined digitally.  The process of mining works very much like an actual mine only the mine shafts are mathematical algorithms, the depth is complexity and anyone can participate. Sounds crazy, right? Like ‘crazy-aunt-on-her-third-margarita crazy’. Well, the execs at PayPal are fascinated by it, over $150 million in Bitcoins are traded daily and major sites like OkCupid are now accepting them as payment.