Lstudio

Came across this site recently, a winner of the webby awards. Here is a reposting from their website.

The Webby Awards is thrilled to honor Lisa Kudrow with a Webby Award for Outstanding Comedic Performance. As star, co-writer, and co-producer of "Web Therapy" on lstudio.com, Lisa Kudrow set a new bar for how the Internet can be used to heightened comedic effect. Brilliantly playing a therapist who treats her patients via three-minute Webcam sessions, Kudrow has created a hilarious, cringe-inducing collection of mini-comedy masterpieces.

lstudio contains many quality shorts from comedy to documentary. Here are just a couple that I found interesting right away.

Your desk - what make you you? Perhaps your workspace.

Macros - where did we come from and where is migration taking us?

Cassini - Hey I like science.... who doesn't?

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Athletically Competent

Well I'm not sure where Logan gets his athletic ability from considering I don't play any ball sports, but he's demonstrated his competence at basketball, soccer, golf and now baseball.

Go Figure....

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Easter Fun

Over Easter, we headed North to good old Calgary to visit with Dora's brother and eat a little turkey. The deep fryer was resurrected for another delicious meal and Logan had a grand old time with one of his favorite uncles. While I stayed for a quick overnight to head back to work on my Masters, Dora stayed for a few days extra to give me some free time and to do a little shopping.

From 2009_04 Easter Break

From 2009_04 Easter Break

From 2009_04 Easter Break

From 2009_04 Easter Break

The week was nice with warm weather that cooled down towards the end of the week. Nothing like what you'll see above this post.

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Will this weather ever cooperate?

It seems not that long ago I posted how it was plus 20 and then snowed the next day. Well I think today beats it! Not only did it snow, but Dora and I managed to get our first snow day this school year.... with some heavy snow and icy conditions we lucked out and spent the day at home with Logan. Not bad... not bad at all.

From 2009_04 Misc Pictures

The real funny thing is that this has happened twice in the last week. All this snow disappeared and here it is again...

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Dinner like the pros

So first off I must confess that I have a subscription to Hello Canada. For those of you who do not read the gossip magazines at the checkout, it is an intellectual version of those. I mean, it talks about Canadian events and royal families in addition to Bradgelina and Gwen Stefani. And it has recipes (and a crossword puzzle). Much classier than the average gossip rag. Anyway, in the recipe section, Mrs. Gordon Ramsey submitted this little gem.


It looked delicious in the picture and when I read through the ingredient list, I actually recognized most of them! Which is a big deal for me, so I thought why not. It took me 30 minutes to get everything together and then it takes 30 minutes to bake it. If you look closely, you'll see that mine looks pretty darn close to the "professional" version. I don't know what hers taste like, but mine was pretty dam good. Marko liked it and even Wonderboy ate it without much fuss - which is also a big deal because there was spinach in there. Mmmm, I can't wait to try this one again. Let me know if you want the recipe!

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Captain Awesome and his wonderfriend

Marko ordered these shirts awhile ago. We got them just when I needed them most, the week of doctor ordered rest. But lucky for me I have superheros in my corner! And cute ones at that.

I'm a little larger than the last time I posted belly photos. I think I was about 28 weeks in this pic...some where around there. July is on its way - and we're all pretty excited.

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Tax Time

Well that time of year is coming again and I am back to looking for something to do my taxes. In years past I used quicktax, under my father in laws purchase and last year I used Ufile. Both cost a few bucks, but this year I found this. Studiotax.
It's a free program and it did get a favourable review here. Since quicktax has changed it's # tax forms again, we can use it for free, but I think I will use both programs to see how they calculate my refund. I'll pass along the results later!

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Typical SA Weather

Only in this blessed place can you go from plus 20 to this in one night. This weekend we had some glorious weather only to be followed by a bitterly cold night and this. Logan doesn't seem to mind.

From 2009_03 Misc Pictures

From 2009_03 Misc Pictures

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Where are they Now?

I was going over some old pictures and came across this one.

From 1997_02 Utah Trip

We headed south that year with soooo many people. I wonder where they all are now? Calgary, Victoria, Cranbrook, Lethbridge......

Anyone know where these lost souls have gone?

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Andrew Iwaasa

Well back when I said I would post pictures of the new heir to the Family Clan. My bro has contributed to the family gene pool and given Grandpa another Grandson. I am posting a few pics of the new addition, but more pictures can be found in my Web Album.

From 2009_01 Steve & Dawn Photoshoot

From 2009_01 Steve & Dawn Photoshoot

From 2009_01 Steve & Dawn Photoshoot

Nice work eh?

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Senda Scholarship Dinner

Well tonight I was lucky enough to attend a dinner in honour of my Judo Sensei, Mr. Senda. A scholorship in his name was created under the faculty of Management and this dinner was a fund raiser. My "papa-san" purchased a table so it was a nice free evening with good company for a good cause.

I manged to run into a few friends like judo alberta president "Paul Hachey" and Julia Lindeman was there too. As well, several of the old avant guarde were there to keep everyone in check. Overall it was a great evening. To finish, thought I would attach the poster for those that were interested.

From Friends

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Winter Walkabout

Last week I went on Walkabout to escape some winter blues and enjoy that fact that I had finished my last class for my Masters Program.

I decided to head out the the Akamina pass and camp overnight like the good old days. I have a pair of tele skis with skins and have yet to use the skins. I thought this would be an excellent chance to try them out.

From 2009_03 Akamina Pass

I packed up my bivy and tent and headed out for some adventure. Leaving late as usual, it felt like the University days when we would head out late on a Friday. The drive was ugly with poor visibility, yet my excitement was overflowing. I reached the trailhead and geared up.

By the time I got going, the snow died off and a stillness fell upon me. The moon pierced through a thin veil of clouds and that rare calmness in Waterton surrounded me. Although I was enjoying my time to myself, these moments are rare and I wished I could have shared it with someone.

Well moment come and gone, I started the long skin up to Akamina pass. I'm so out of shape! I slogged my way up, reached the pass and quickly set up camp.

From 2009_03 Akamina Pass

From 2009_03 Akamina Pass

Some of you will recognize my tepee tent which I still love! I will need some better tent pegs for my next winter excursion and I think I can macgyver some pvc ones up! The night was a bit chilly, but really..... I needed a little discomfort to remind myself that I'm still capable of a bit of adventure.

I was able to quickly ski back down and was at the car by 9AM (10AM if you factor that whole daylight savings thing that kicked in overnight). I was happy to be back at the car, but I think the dog was even happier!

From 2009_03 Akamina Pass

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