BEST idea for a DATE in the lower mainland

Hi guys....
shoot some ideas forward…

What is the best way to celebrate a date.... can be a 1 day or weekend thing

Whats the best romantic thing to do here?

North America needs to do some soul searching

With the recent spurt in oil proces and inflation around the world...
what reply did the north american leaders come up with?

that Developing nations like India and China are guzzling up too much gas.

How true is this statement?

how about the fact that the state of California uses more Petroleum than Either India or China.
dont believe me? read this article.

http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/jul/23look.htm
some exerpts :
"Isn't it outrageous for a state with 36 million people to consume more transportation fuel than a nation of 1 billion, India, and still point the blame elsewhere?

The second question, how is this even possible? How can every 1 Californian consume more transportation fuel than 30 Indians?

It's simple, really. In Asia, we utilise compressed natural gas, mass transportation, bicycles and our good old fashioned leather chappals to get around. In California, it's not unusual for a family of four to have four vehicles, and for each member to drive his or her own separate way, every day! "

Homeless Man Sets His Beard On Fire For Five Dollars??

Is this what the world we live in supposed to be like?

from the link -

Homeless man sets his beard on fire for five dollars in front of a Police officer in her car. Egged on by some Drunk Canadians in Vancouver. Wow, what a world we live in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCLnRHwbedY

Earthquake in China May 12th in Sichuan

China quake buries nearly 900 students in Sichuan Province
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/...ent_8153516.htm

Saturday May 10 – MAJOR EVENT!!!

TIBETAN FREEDOM TORCH in Vancouver 12:00 noon to 4:30pm

The Tibetan Freedom Torch was lit in Olympia, Greece on 10^th of March, 2008, commemorating the 49^th anniversary of the Tibet Uprising Day. The Tibetan Freedom Torch represents the hopes and aspirations of the Tibetan people for freedom and justice. It will be carried to more than 20 countries worldwide, reaching Tibet on the eve of the Beijing Games. The Freedom Torch also highlights Tibetan opposition to the Chinese government’s politically motivated plan to carry the Olympic Torch through Tibet and to the top of Mount Everest. The Tibetan Freedom Torch will begin its Canadian leg in Victoriaon Friday May 9, and will arrive in Vancouveron Saturday May 10. VANCOUVER Schedule of Events on May 10:

12:00 noon to 1:15pm: Rally at the Chinese Consulate, 3380 Granville Street. Gather with Tibetans and supporters to light the “Freedom Torch” in front of the Chinese Consulate, while demanding that the Chinese Government meet the following demands: - Halt the Olympic Torch Relay route through Tibet - Cease the current crackdown and “re-education” campaign taking place in Tibet and release all political prisoners - Allow UN observers and International Media unfettered access to all Tibetan regions - Engage in sincere dialogue and negotiations with the Dalai Lama. 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Freedom Torch Relay - Tibetan relay runners and their supporters will carry the torch in a circuit North across Granville Bridge, loop South across Burrard Bridge, and then return to the Chinese Consulate to the Rally. They will be greeted at the Consulate by the supporters at the Rally and then will loop around False Creek completing the run at the Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia Street side). 2:00pm to 4:30pm: TIBETAN FREEDOM FESTIVAL, Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia Street side). After the Rally at the Consulate supporters will go to the Vancouver Art Gallery by public transit or personal vehicle. Performers include: - Hayfa makes Music
- Tibetan Children's Choir of British Columbia
- Music and dance of the Uyghur people (East Turkistan)
- Sontsa Generation (Tibetan Hip-Hop)
- Pepe Danza Please join this celebration of culture, determination, and the spirit of survival in the face of adversity. Contact: Mati Bernabei, 778-999-4578, tibet@rogers.blackberry.netOrganized by: Canada Tibet Committee and Students for a Free Tibet Other Canadian cities on the Freedom Torch route include Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. For more information on the Tibetan Freedom Torch: www.tibetanfreedomtorch.org OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS WITH A CHINA HUMAN RIGHTS FOCUS May 25 – Freedom Torch Relay12:00 noon at the Vancouver Art GalleryFor information (check closer to the date for the specifics of the Vancouver and Burnaby events): http://www.humanrightstorch.org/news/