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Blame the Olympian who cannot defend himself.

by Bob Page on 19 February 2010

Installing the Olympic rings, alpine venue, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

The peaceful Aussie army behind the scenes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

by Bob Page on 18 February 2010

Post image for Vancouver 2010: One week away.

Vancouver 2010: One week away.

by Bob Page on 4 February 2010

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch in the Pacific Ocean near Tofino, British Columbia.

59 days to Vancouver 2010

by Bob Page on 15 December 2009

Telling an effective story requires meeting planners to ask three questions: Who's coming? What's the message? And how much money do you have?

When you evaluate hotels for a living, what do you do on holiday?

by Bob Page on 4 October 2009

Pomegranate wheat beer label from Amsterdam brewing in Toronto, Canada.

Bamforth on beer: Drink local. Zappa was right.

by Bob Page on 17 September 2009

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