Have you ever wondered what it’s like to put on an Olympic Torch Relay? I got a taste of it today by taking a ride with the official vehicle sponsor of the 2010 Olympic games, General Motors.

The Olympic flame has been making its way across Canada to Vancouver in time for this Friday’s opening ceremonies. When it reaches BC Place this Friday, the flame will have been on the road for 106 days, traveling 45,000KM and carried by 12,000 flame bearers. Supporting this endeavor takes 110 vehicles. Sixteen of them are used in the parade route. The rest are support vehicles to make sure the flame keep moving forward no matter what.  Read more... (277 words, 17 images, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)

• The Best Credit Card for you! Credit cards get a lot of bad press, but if you can control your spending and fit into one of these categories, it can be quite beneficial when using credit cards with rewards. Best for balance transfers. State Farm Bank Good Neighbor Visa. The Good Neighbor Visa card offers......
• 10 Historic Events Then and Now [/caption] As we come to the close of another year I always look forward to the year in facts, it gives us a chance to remember the year’s triumphs and tragedies and to also look forward to the year ahead. I thought it might be interesting to go back in......

Normally, I don’t brother installing winter tires on my cars because I used to live in Richmond, which is flat as a pancake. Generally, all season tires will do just fine if you don’t drive much and stick to the main roads. Now that I live 300 meters above sea level on a heavily sloped mountainside in the Properties of West Vancouver, I had to give in and put four Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 on the recently purchased Acura MDX. I purchased the MDX because I knew West Van gets a lot snow during the winter months and all wheel drive would be a huge advantage. However, Sarah insisted on installing winter tires as well.  Read more... (322 words, 10 images, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)

• How to Hike in the Winter [/caption]Many of you outdoorsy types have two essential modes of being: winter sport adventurer, and summer trailblazer. If you're in a northern state especially, the difference between the seasons is so stark that you can't help but have these two different modes of being. You have swim trunks and running......
• How To Mount Solar Panels by Walter Hull After you purchase your solar panels, you will be faced with some decisions about their installation. How will your solar panels be mounted? What parts will you need? If you are like me, then no matter which direction you choose the system should be reliable and secure.......