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Lecture on The Neurobiology of Stress and Addiction by Professor George Koob
George F. Koob, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of the Committee on the Neurobiology of Addictive Disorders and Director of the Laboratory of Psychopharmacology at The Scripps Research Institute and Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego.
THURSDAY JULY 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm
SFU Harbour Centre
515 W Hastings, Fletcher Challenge Theatre (Room 1900)
Molotov Solution at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Molotov Solution is an American death metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada who describe themselves as “Socially Conscience Political Heavy Metal”.
They are notable for their politically charged lyrics, which include themes of government conspiracies, and world issues
Band Members
- Robbie Pina – guitar
- Nick Arthur- vocals
- Richie Gomez – guitar
- Shane Slade – bass guitar
- Jacob Durrett – drums
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Hygiene and Infection Class by Russ Maynard at LifeSkills Centre in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Peer workers learn the great importance on good hygiene and different types of infection from Russ Maynard, Program Coordinator of InSite at LifeSkills Centre
W2 Soul Gardens Public Art Project in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Soul Gardens Public Art Project
Event Details
Time: July 5, 2011 to September 21, 2011
Location: W2 Media Cafe, DTES locations
Event Type: project, exhibition, workshop
Organized By: W2 Woodwards
Event Description
Soul Gardens is a W2 community public art project that investigates the cultural history of the Downtown Eastside as told through stories of food, gardening and community.
A collaboration between five muralists and five artist researchers, the project draw heavily on individual and shared narratives within founding DTES cultural groups including the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations, and African, Chinese, Japanese and European settlers. In addition to a large public mural, Soul Gardens will create a dynamic online interface inviting individuals to share recipes, stories, photos and other information about how food has played a role in shaping their experience of Vancouver.
Muralists: Jordan Bent, Indigo, Scott Sueme, Melanie Shambach, Take5. Researchers: Wayde Compton, Lani Russwurm, Anne Marie Slater, Sid Tan and Cease Wyss. Project Coordinators: Irwin Oostindie, Lianne Payne.
Look here for further event updates on the project as they are announced, including long table dinners, recipe card collections, and public talks and workshops on cultural heritage and community history.
With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program and the participation of the Government of Canada. Artwork design: Jordan Ben
AHA MEDIA is very proud to help support the W2 Soul Gardens Public Art Project!
Below are photos from a recent meeting at W2 Media Cafe
Dinner at NEW Save On Meats restaurant with Karen Fung and Raul Pacheco in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
From Save On Meats:
SAVE ON MEATS / A Vancouver Institution for 54 Years
Al DesLauriers opened Save On Meats at 43 West Hastings in 1957 amid the shine of dozens of neon signs up and down what was then considered Vancouver’s main shopping and entertainment district. The famous ‘flying pigs’ were a beacon for customers and a major attraction along Hastings Street.
But while the city grew and other businesses closed down or moved away Save On Meats remained in its original location serving its loyal clientele for the next 54 years.
In 2009 Al retired and the butcher shop was shut, leaving Vancouverites to mourn the loss of Vancouver legend, not to mention one of the best burgers in town.
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Photos from a delightful diner style dinner with wonderful dear friends Karen Fung and Raul Pacheco on a Tuesday evening in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside
Karen reads over the menu
Karen pointed out the wall outlet by the condiments to plug in laptops and other devices!
A young child gazes at the Nostalgic menu items
Views of the restaurant
Closeup of our server’s Save On Meat’s T-Shirt
Busy Kitchen!
Our wonderful server taking our orders
A friend drops by to join us for light conversation!
Our server brings us our meal of Cream Soup, side of Broccoli and Grilled cheese sandwich with mashed potatoes
Dinner was followed by two miniature Butterscotch milkshakes
Raul joins our dinner!
A lovely evening with two fantastic friends – Raul and Karen!
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