Edmontonians Summer2013

CHEF JOHN BERRY

MENUMAGIC A 9-year photo retrospective REAL ESTATE Realities

• Ian Wachowicz on variances • Jey Arul on scammers • Ben Block on issues

THEFASHIONGUY

with John Chwyl Fashion photos and models courtesy of

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fter the longest winter in memory,

finally and at last, Spring has done its best to make up for lost time, allowing us to bid farewell to the darker tones of winter and say a hearty “Hello!” to the brighter shades of summer.

It appears the world has exploded with colour this season. Whether you call them global prints, tribal, Versaceinspired, geometric or floral, one thing is for sure: They all brilliantly stand out! It’s been a while since an entire collection has visually changed so dramatically from one year to the next. We’ve moved from bold solids and colour blocking to statement prints and colours.

There is no avoiding them either, because they are everywhere—from scarves to dresses to printed trousers. And, it’s not limited to only brighter tones but includes soft watercolour prints as well.

For those of you a little nervous about adding this much of a bold pattern to your wardrobe, choose a pastel shade from the prints palette to tone it down a notch. For those that dare, embrace the vibrant prints and celebrate the colours. Mix the dazzling shades up and add them into your accessories, footwear, handbags and jewellery.

One of this season’s biggest trends—sure to flatter most body types—is framing floral or printed panels in solid black, resulting

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in streamlining and highlighting a woman’s shape.

These panels of black on the side are a great way to draw more attention to your figure, add height and overall slim your look. Love it!

If you who prefer a more subtle touch, paler mint tones are also popular, especially when paired with gold or silver metallic accents. Have fun with a solid coloured jacket or add a pop of colour to your ensemble with a funky scarf or chunky beaded statement jewellery. Summer 2013 is all about colour!

Long or short, dresses are a fundamental for warmer weather fashion. Lighter weight fabrics can be dressed up with a solid coloured blazer for either a more professional look or for special occasions. Longer length or maxi dresses have a more playful and casual feel to them and are perfect just the way they are. Either way, this is the right time to add something new.

The warm weather is here to stay…for a while we hope, so step out in style for some fun in the sun with great, bold fashions! √ John Chwyl, the ‘Fashion Guy’ is the Director of Marketing for Kingsway Mall. John has been a local fixture in the fashion scene for over 20 years. His energetic approach to fashion and focus on wearable fashions has been shared on TV, radio, print and other media.

Contact john.chwyl@gmail.com

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in this issue...

Volume XXIV Number 2 Summer 2013

ABOUT TOWN VoxPop

Marty Forbes features the downtown Ukrainian Museum....................................................................... 6

Sizzling in the City

Erin Rayner meets soundman Umesh..................................................................................................... 8

Social Scene

33rd Annual Consular Ball.............................................................................................................. 12-13

BUSINESS Business Briefs

Norman Leach highlights dance, music and coaching.......................................................................... 16

Legally Speaking

Ian Wachowicz advises on building variances....................................................................................... 15

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jey Arul warns against insincere buyers................................................................................................. 5

Professional Development

Mark Wardell shares his top apps......................................................................................................... 17

WorkingWise

Charles Strachey has tips on workplace traps....................................................................................... 20

You & The Law

Ben Block identifies two issues when buying/selling............................................................................ 18

LIVELY LIFESTYLES Absolute Bodo

Linda Bodo builds rain chains................................................................................................................. 9

MenuMagic

Chef John Berry—a photo essay................................................................................................... 10-11

Home Envision

Elissa Scott has tips for inexpensive renos........................................................................................... 21

Life Balance

Lynn Fraser takes a break... so should you........................................................................................... 14

The Fashion Guy

John Chwyl showcases summer fashion................................................................................................ 2

Walking the Talk

Barbara Ashley Phillips takes a page from Herb Caen’s book ............................................................... 19

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OPINIONS Civil Wars

Nejolla Korris fears we’ve lost our moral compass................................................................................. 7

From the Editor’s Desk

Barb Deters pays tribute to colleagues.................................................................................................... 4

VISIONARIES

Cheryl Croucher focuses on innovations........................................................................................ 22-23

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Edmonton and in Victoria. I have been lucky Production Industries Association) Lifetime t’s especially difficult to write a enough to spend a lot of time on Vancouver tribute to someone you care deeply about, Achievement Award was given to Marg.

Island during the past eight years… it was an posthumously for her involvement in the film particularly when your emotions about opportunity to get re-acquainted with Marg. and television industry. Most notably, for 32 their passing are still so raw—clawing at outside the realm of work-related activities. years, she produced and hosted Wednesday’s your heart strings. Memories tumble one over Lunches, shopping, dinners followed by Child, on CFRN TV, which highlighted the the other as your mind replays times shared Skip-Bo matches, shopping, birthday parties, pressing need for adoption in the province. Over during the past 40 years. Dammit, this is so hard shopping. to write… there’s a finality that I seem not ready the years, she featured close to 1,000 children I treasure those times… but none more than of whom nearly 80 percent were successfully to accept. our last lunch together in October. Marg. made it placed.

Marg. Pullishy ended her more than 25very clear she was done with further treatments Marg. was the editor of Edmontonians from year marathon dance with cancer on May 16th of the cancer in her lungs: “It is what it is… I’m October 1997 until September 2002, when “she in Victoria. She was ready, and had done her utmost to prepare those of us within her circle of laughingly referred to her resignation as ‘the end fine.” From then on, we spoke less frequently and exchanged fewer and fewer e-mails. of the reign of editorial terror’.” She maintained caring to also be ready for the inevitable. “It is The last thing she needed was a brain a keen interest in the magazine as a contributor, what it is,” was a common refrain. tumour… but there it was. Discovered shortly critic and confidante. She formed strong bonds Over the years, Marg. preferred before Christmas, it was successfully e-mails to keep us informed of her Edmontonians 20th Anniversary removed New Year’s Eve in what status during treatments—she suffered she described “as the easiest, least the slings and arrows of at least seven painful surgery” she had ever had. different cancers. As a journalist, she was It was benign but, nonetheless, the straight-forward and factual in reporting ordeal had taken its toll. her responses to the prescribed chemo Marg.’s priority was her family “cocktail”, radiation and/or surgery that and doing as much as she could was intended to slow or eradicate the to lessen their burden. She “got attacking cells. Successes out-numbered her affairs in order”, as they say, setbacks for many years. Her messages on a quick trip back generally contained her special brand of to Edmonton in “gallows humour” to help alleviate our early March, and fear for her well-being. It was so like Former Edmontonians Editor was explicit in Marg. to always sign off with a note of her instructions.

Marg. Pullishy with Chef John Berry gratitude: There would be two Hope you are all well... and thanks and Bruce Hogle, July 2009 celebrations of life: the for all your positive thoughts, loving first in her adopted city support and enduring patience with and the second in her with columnists, clients, co-workers and other my health issues... it really does make a huge hometown. Her time in cancer victims. difference to have a circle of people who I Marg. in V ictoria hospice care was brief, But, Marg.’s true heart belonged to her know are worrying right along with me, Ken mere days because she daughters Krista and Kari and their families, and the kids... willed it that way. and her long-time partner Ken. Traditional Fondest regards, Marg.

Marg. was a helluva gal. She loved well… holidays were special to her, but her birthday and is well loved. It is a privilege to have been dates with each of her four grandchildren were I met Marg. in the early 1970s when she was in her circle. precious occasions. Her legacy to all who a student at Grant MacEwan Community entered into her sphere is embodied in the College—when she still called herself “Greta”. inspirational messages she would send when MY MEA CULPA Since that time, we have exchanged roles and she found something that she thought would Sometimes, life gets in the way of our best thousands upon thousands of words as editor intentions. Columnist Erin Rayner calls it and writer/writer and editor. She ran Endeavours hold meaning to us. This excerpt is particularly appropriate and worth repeating: “busy-ness”. We get caught up in the moment…

Communications for three decades, and took up Do it while you can…. distracted by what is in front of us, forgetting— causes and campaigns. She wrote a book about I was thinking... I could die today, tomorrow or no, postponing—our intentions to call someone her mastectomy before talking about such things next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds we haven’t spoken with in too long… to drive became popular… she was so taken with the needing to be healed, friendships that needed across town for a coffee and chat with someone beauty and rhythm of American Sign Language, rekindling or three words needing to be said. we haven’t seen in too long. she learned to hand talk and wrote about the Let every one of your friends know you love To be sure, we rationalize: It’s too late; need for improved instruction… she enjoyed them. Even if you think they don’t love you I’ll call first thing tomorrow. It’s snowing or gardening but loved weeding most of all… she back, you would be amazed at what those three raining or the sun isn’t shining; tomorrow will didn’t suffer fools lightly and made her feelings little words and a smile can do. be a nicer day. known… she was a champion of Aboriginal And, just in case I’m gone tomorrow, I love ya!

Suddenly, it is too late. people and promoted their culture and artistic It’s happened to all of us. It’s happened to me pursuits… she was a staunch Royalist and So it was that most of our conversations more than once. hosted a reception—complete with fascinators, started with “Hi, honey…” and ended with “I On March 9th, as is my daily morning ritual, tiaras and black ties—that started at 3 am so love ya!”

I opened the Journal to the obituaries page and guests could watch the marriage of Will and As much as our schedules allowed, we got was stunned to discover that my dear friend Kate live. together whenever we could, both here in Doris Legare had passed. Amid my tears, I On May 25th, the AMPIA (Alberta Media

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MERGERS& ACQUISITIONS

cursed myself for not having spoken with her in several months. For days, calling her had been on my “to-do” list. I had no excuses to justify not taking the time… now there was no time.

Doris—aka Dot and still Aunty Dot to my children who are now in their 30s and 40s—was a colleague, a confidante, a business partner, a mentor and, above all, a friend for five decades.

She was an entrepreneur to the core: publisher of Community Life magazine, account executive at Edmonton Week (the fore runner to the original Edmontonians), manager of Goodis Goldberg with Jey Arul Soren Edmonton (a long-ago ad agency). She slung a mean burger at her diner in Alberta Beach and hosted many a memorable party at her cottage home. We worked together… and to conduct proper due diligence using certain eciding to sell your oh, how we partied! Dot and I even developed tools that are available to professional business business is undeniably an an “air miles” collector program in the late brokers which helps identify people online. It emotional experience. You’ve 1960s but couldn’t convince investors of its sounds too easy but, in this day and age, almost invested so much time and viability. Oh well… everyone has an online presence that can be energy into it that once you’ve Widowed in 1969, Dot continued her diverse easily discovered via a search engine. finally settled on selling, you want to make sure career and immersed herself in the lives of her Once any such potential buyer has been that the results of this decision are favourable. four children. Over the years, she revelled in the qualified, they must sign a Confidentiality Unfortunately, many people are interested in activities of her nine benefitting only themselves—often to your great Agreement, complete an exclusive Buyer grandchildren and the detriment. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Profile, and demonstrate their financial arrival of eight great but not everyone has your best interests in mind. capability—all prior to receiving detailed grandchildren. She information about your company through a When a business goes for sale, competitors took more young secured virtual data room. This ensures that within that industry will see this as an people under her only those buyers deemed appropriate for opportunity to obtain as much information wing than I can your business have access to vital information as possible about the operation in order to count. She gave pertaining to it. leverage themselves into that market space. One freely her love, Although such predatory tactics by some of the critical mistakes made by owners who affection,T support H E P E choose R S OtoNsell A independently L I T Y O Fis to BU S I crucial N E S S buyers I N Twill H Elikely C increase A P I T in A frequency L R E Gover ION reveal and sound advice. information about their business upon the initial the years, by being aware and being able In the summer to recognize the situation early on, you can contact with the potential buyers. Information re Doris Lega of 1983, at Dot’s regarding employees, customers, or the financial better prepare yourself and ensure details of urging, I rented your business remain confidential during this health of your business should never be a small cottage important phase. explicitly revealed in the first conversation— from her Significant Other. For the next The right buyer for your business is out certainly, not until you have identified the Date: 14 years, it became our second home.Attention: My four there, and your paths will cross in due time. true intent and degree of commitment of the kids adjusted to heating water on the stove to Don’t allow ill-intentioned buyers to steal interested buyer.

Occasionally, the ‘buyer’ Fax: To Appear in: your wash whatever… running to the back of the lot information… don’t choose and unqualified is your direct competitor and you may have to the ‘john’… building roaring firesDate in the pit… business broker who can ruin the image and Purchased: just provided the right tools to put you out of playing games under the stars. We delighted in business… long before you can sell and reap the confidentiality of the sale of your business. √ Howard`s Bakery, the Sunday Farmers`Market rewards of your many years of hard work. goodies and weekend yard sales. If I wasn`t Any qualified and certified business broker there, Aunty Dot was. So many memories—for Jey Arul is president of VR Business Sales in will not release information that could be all of us.

Edmonton, AB. He started the mergers and traced back to you or to your business. One I like to think I would have called her on acquisitions company in 2007 after leaving his of the simplest methods brokers use to gauge April 27th to wish her well on her 91st birthday. position as a senior commercial banker for a the true intent of potential buyers is to ask I don’t know if I would have told Dot how Canadian Bank. Jey holds a BA in Psychology them to reveal key personal information about important she was to me. Our conversations and an Executive MBA. Visit www.vralta.com themselves. Those who have other motives in were more about catching up on family and mind will likely be mutual friends, who was well or ailing or too uncomfortable to passed… on where we had been and where we identify themselves and were going. unwilling to provide Instead, I could only think of Dot fondly… additional information. remember what a great lady she was and what Keep in mind, however, profound influence she had on me and my your direct competitors children. may not contact the seller (whether you We would all do well to follow Marg.’s advice to chose to represent your “do it while you can”. My thoughts and prayers business independently are with all the people I hold dear, particularly or proceed through a those who are dancing with cancer and other business broker); they life-altering conditions. I love ya! √ may choose to use an Badlands: Mile Zero Dance associate or someone else to carry out this work for them. A simple way to detect this kind bdeters@edmontonians.com of a relationship is

Beware of wolves in sheeps’ clothing – when buyers are not who they say they are

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Marty Forbes

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ith all the focus on

the downtown Arena and Entertainment Complex that played out before us in Edmonton over the past few years, it’s nice to know that bit-by-bit the entire downtown core seems to be in a redevelopment mode.

Not only is Jasper Avenue getting a much needed face lift and clean up, but several new high rises, housing both office and residential space, are now being built.

Many of the downtown heritage buildings are also getting much needed TLC which will add a nice contrast of old and new to the area. The new CKUA building is now proudly open and architect Gene Dub is looking for operators for the historic bar in the newly rebuilt Alberta Hotel.

One particularly exciting project currently underway just east of the Shaw Conference Centre is the future home of the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta (UCAMA).

In Canada, there are more than 1.3 million people of Ukrainian background and, in Alberta, more than 10 percent of our residents have Ukrainian roots and boast of forebearers who immigrated with the promise of free land to start a new life in a strange country. They have had a significant impact on Edmonton’s social, cultural and economic development.

In the spring of 2003, UCAMA purchased the Lodge Hotel and the Brighton Block on Jasper Avenue, both of which are listed on the Municipal Registry of Historic Buildings.

The Lodge Hotel is now being extensively renovated. This area has a direct link to Ukrainian businesses and cultural institutions that operated in close proximity from the beginning of the 20th Century. It will provide a very valuable link from the past to the future.

More than 26,000 square feet of the building will be redeveloped and will include space for educational purposes, important travelling historical exhibits, and related public programs.

The new museum will showcase its collection of more than 3,000 artifacts— including valuable books and periodicals, art

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With Marty Forbes works, musical instruments, photographs, maps, and Ukrainian Canadian military items.

The facility will eventually house exhibition galleries, an archive and library, and collection storage areas. Educational, meeting and special programming areas will be open to the public, as well. When completed, the facility will preserve and interpret the heritage of the Ukrainian community for all Albertans.

The museum is part of The

skylights, and façade of the original hotel.

An unexpected discovery of artifacts in the attic provides a glimpse into the lives of hotel guests from the beginning of the 20th Century To date, funds have been received from the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, the Chwyl Family Foundation, the Koziak Family Foundation, Peter Shostak, Michael Szpital, and Servus Credit Union.

When completed, the cost of the building will be $16.5 million dollars with an additional $2.5 million for fit-up costs.

Paul Teterenko, president of the UCAMA Board, stated, “UCAMA’s vision for our

Quarters revitalization program and sits right around the corner from several key Edmonton cultural and entertainment facilities including the Winspear Centre, the Citadel Theatre, the Art Gallery of Alberta, and Sir Winston Churchill Square… and across from the Shaw Conference Centre.

The building was designed by architects Allan Partridge and Ian Morgan of Group 2 Architecture Interior Design, and has received two Awards of Excellence for their innovative design. The building redevelopment and rehabilitation is being overseen by Delnor Construction.

David Murray Architect completed a structural and historical study of the building which revealed the opulence of the original dining room, hidden stairwells, forgotten

new facility is exciting and progressive!

Our goal is to develop innovative, dynamic exhibits, educational programmes and cultural presentations – all within the highest professional museum, archival, and collection management standards. When completed, the new facility will be a beautiful, modern building and will welcome all citizens to celebrate and learn more about the contribution Ukrainian Canadians have made to Alberta and Canada.”

Visit the website to view full information— and some great pictures—at www.ucama.ca.

The phone number is 780.424.7580. √ Marty Forbes is president of Radiowise Inc. Contact: marty@edmontonians.com – and on Twitter: mjforbes EDMONTONIANS SUMMER 2013

CIVILWARS

Byte me! with Nejolla Korris

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ave we completely

abandoned the last vestiges of human compassion, dignity, courtesy, restraint and respect?

Or, have many of us become blathering morons without a filter?

A friend of mine shared Edmonton Blogger Kathleen George Smith’s Facebook posting on March 29 when Premier Ralph Klein passed away. Ms. Smith wrote that she was a great admirer of Pierre Eliot Trudeau and was stunned when people shredded him to bits when he died. She asked that everyone be respectful of Premier Klein and his family in their time of loss.

The idiocy began almost instantaneously.

On more than one occasion, Smith replied about the necessity to show respect for the living—the family who loved him, that he was a husband, a father, a brother. And that our bashing him on the day of his death spoke volumes, not about him but about who we are.

None of this gave pause to Heather Hutchinson who continued (in at least another three posts) that she didn’t care about any respect and that she would just post what she wanted. Have we, as a society really become so devoid of respect that we have no filter? It

became evident to me that we think we can say what we want and, if there is any repercussion, that we can then bleat something about an expectation of privacy.

As this exchange between Smith and Hutchinson continued, I just had to post that the “poor FB schmoe”—as Hutchinson referred herself to be—had just immortalized her words on the Internet. Heather, does it matter that your friends, foes or employers see what you write on a public post? Do you care?

But Hutchinson wasn’t alone. Others would tell me they have every right to post what they want… and they do.

Evone Monteith wrote, “maybe Klein should have thought how we felt when he bashed us—for that bashing, he will get NO respect from me.” Evone, who are you? Who is “us”? And why should anyone care?

Another ‘friend’ enlightened readers about human rights infractions. Carmen Derkson suggested, “I think people may just be somewhat frustrated by the continued bullying, serious infractions against human rights, lies, and economic hypocrisy by the Conservatives.”

I’m sorry… but is there anyone else who finds these replies simply moronic? Are we regressing into some abyss where the right

to comment prevails but only in conjunction with “the stupider the reply, the better”? What human rights infractions?

I found more bullies on this sequence of posts than I have ever found in any schoolyard: A big bunch of babies stomping their feet and saying what they want despite being asked to behave.

I’m all for open dialogue but when we speak without a filter or a modicum of thought, that is not free speech; it just highlights ignorance.

And all of this is now preserved on the Internet for all to see.

Maybe you should care what you post online—someday it might come to byte you where it counts. √ Nejolla Korris is an international expert in area of interviewing skills and linguistic lie detection.

She is a keen observer and fan of the human condition. Dubbed the “Human Lie Detector” by some clients, she is a popular speaker on lie detection, fraud prevention and investigation, workplace fraud, and organizational justice.

Nejolla recently launched a new speaker’s series on the differing communication styles between men and women.

Contact: nkorris@working-it-out.com

780.940.1288 www.momentsindigital.com EDMONTONIANS SUMMER 2013

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with Erin Rayner

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Sounds of success…

very now and then, you

meet someone and the interaction is like having a cold glass of water thrown in your face: surprising, shocking, awakening and leaving a lasting impression. My conversation with Umesh Sahajpal, professional audio engineer and Digital Audio Production instructor at Pixel Blue College was like that.

We connected at the college’s new 5000-square foot facility downtown in the Empire Building. In March 2013, the college officially moved ‘up’ in the same building they’ve been occupying. Sitting in one of the bright project rooms, I got my first lesson from Umesh: how to say his name.

“My name is terrible—everyone in my family says my name differently. There’s no pronunciation because my dad made it up.”

Others in the family have easily pronounceable names such as Jay, Bob and Chris. Not Umesh… try saying ‘Awe-Maze-sh’. I got it wrong.

Born in Edmonton, Umesh knew early on that he wanted to get into sound. I noticed right away the differentiation he makes between sound and music. “My dad and uncles have a cabinet shop so they work in a very loud environment… I noticed them all being slightly deaf and yelling at each other and that terrified me. So, as a young kid, I was obsessed with protecting my ears.”

Growing up, however, he wasn’t really into music—until his sister inspired him. “I got into music mainly through my sister. I always credit [her] because, thankfully, she liked pop music and rap because if I didn’t like that—if I was into a different type of music—I, unfortunately, wouldn’t be able to make a great living.”

With the influences of Michael Jackson and other 90’s pop music artists, he entered high school with one main goal: to get out of high school as fast as possible. He graduated at 17 and moved to Toronto to attend the Trebas Institute audio engineering program. Umesh excelled in the accelerated nine-month program. He found a fit with the teachers and students that he hadn’t previously experienced. The program was challenging—starting out in a class of 40, eight students graduated and, of those, only two are working in the industry.

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Even though he moved to Toronto without a support system, Umesh still had the encouragement of his parents back home in Edmonton. “My parents both said ‘Find what you like because, if you like it, you’ll be better at it… if you become good at it, then the money will follow you. Not the other way around.’”

After graduating from the Trebas Institute, Umesh earned recognition in the Toronto’s rap and R & B scenes. While his education set the foundation, it wasn’t where he learned the most.

“Paying your dues sucks. The struggle is horrible.

[You get a] freelance gig one week for $2000, but you don’t know how long that’s supposed to stretch (for).

“I would eat powdered milk; I ate a lot of pasta and couldn’t afford tomato sauce. I think it’s important to go through that because then you appreciate what you have. Now, with teaching, it’s awesome because the gigs I used to have to take because I needed the money, but now I don’t have to… I can work on projects I want to work on.”

And Umesh has been working on a lot of projects. His break came while working alongside Haitian-born Canadian rapper GunDei (pronounced Gandhi) on a gospel album that went on to win English album of the year at the 2007 GAMALU Awards, a celebration of the best in Quebec Hip Hop. During the production of that album, his world opened up. As with many industries, getting work in the sound and music industries depends on the connections you have—a connection on one project leads to the next project and a new connection.

Over time, Umesh evolved from being a recording engineer to having a larger focus on mixing and production.

While still living in Toronto, he was hired for an Edmonton-based country TV show.

Working on the show inspired him to relocate to the City of Champions. Being back had an effect on the burgeoning artist. Many may think that geography is a huge part of being successful in the audio and music industries but, with technology, that is not necessarily the case. “I would be further along in LA but being in Edmonton doesn’t stop me from having (a

successful career).”

From here, Umesh has collaborated with Grammy nominated rap, multi-platinum Nappy Roots, west coast rap legend ‘Knoc-turn’al and rapper Pill.

“I was getting offers to teach in Toronto for more money but one reason I came back to Edmonton was I made better music here. I’m not sure why maybe it’s the weather or something… but I write better music here.”

One of the connections Umesh made was with Michael Frank Phillet, CFO of Pixel Blue College (formerly Dev Studios). When Umesh was invited to teach an audio course at Pixel Blue, he provided a lot of feedback from a workingin-the-industry perspective on its program. To its credit, the college has integrated a lot of his suggestions, building a program less focused on ever-changing technology and memorizing keycommands and more focused on creating audio engineers with ‘ears’ for the industry. “I want to teach students how to use their ears because I know technology is going to change.”

When I asked Umesh what advice he’d give to anyone looking to get into the industry, he said “It’s a privilege to be working in the arts. Yeah, you get to do what you love but it’s ridiculously hard… you have to be the best at it… otherwise you’re not going to get work.”

Connections are key in any industry, but a strong work ethic is crucial. Without it, the connections won’t happen or, if they do, they’re short lived. Umesh knows this all too well. “You’re going to have to work way harder than you ever imagined. I thought at the time that 60 hours a week was a lot, but it’s not. Being successful is purely based on work ethic” One of the things I love about Edmonton is there are people like Umesh, working quietly, behind the scenes, in industries that aren’t normally associated with a northern Alberta city—people who are succeeding and making an impact on their industries. √ Erin Rayner is president of ED Marketing and Communications Inc. Contact erayner@edmontonians.com EDMONTONIANS SUMMER 2013

ABSOLUTE

BODO with Linda Bodo

Chain Gang C ollecting rain water saves

money, preserves natural resources and makes your garden smile.

Soften the industrial appearance of utilitarian downspouts with contemporary Japanese influences.

The Japanese call them ‘kusari-doi’. The literal translation is chain gutter, but somehow rain chain sounds sexier.

Although these stunning channel systems are newbie’s to our side of the globe, Japanese designers have integrated this modi openandi for centuries on everything from top-notch temples to humble homes.

These decorative vertical waterways coax rainwater from eavestroughs without utilizing mundane

downspouts and create a visually dazzling and melodious complement to any landscape. It can be said that rain chains are the Feng Shui of gutters.

Unfortunately, this type of Zen costs a lot of yen.

Typically, rain chains are made from copper—an expensive material that contributes to the exorbitant price tag. Although copper will develop a delicious patina over time from exposure to the elements, alternative materials can be substituted to keep costs down. Chains are composed of either articulated chain links or a series of metal cups with hollowed bottoms… but stones, funnels or cutlery can be recruited to create unique alternatives as well.

Once you have constructed and suspended your chain from your gutter, anchor it in a bed of river rock or a stone vessel to divert rainwater runoff and

reduce soil erosion around your digs. Alternately, you can collect the liquid sunshine in a snappy holding tank—aka rain barrel—until it’s needed to irrigate the garden. Fabricating these components is relatively easy and will transform ubiquitous and unattractive downspouts into fab water features with heart, soul and song. Plus, it’ll get your mind outta’ the gutter.

OVER A BARREL

BARREL

Cut 1” x 1” wood slats to barrel height. Drill two 1/8” holes on each 3” in from either end. Sand and finish as desired.

Drill 1/8” holes in center of each cork.

Alternating cork and slats, thread 11-gauge wire through top and bottom of slats until barrel is covered. Wrap barrel and attach wires at back.

RAIN CHAIN

Remove handles on pails. Drill two holes on either side of bucket near the bottom.

This will create openings to re-attach the handles. Drill holes through the bottom of each pail with a hole-saw. File any rough edges. Sand and finish as desired.

Thread pails together by pushing a handle through the holes drilled at the bottom of one bucket. Once through, reattach handles to top of following bucket.

Repeat until you have a rain chain long enough to span from your eavestrough to the top of the rain barrel.

To hang chain, cut the neck off a wire clothes hanger. Tighten hooked end for chain. Expand shoulder area to span downspout opening in eaves

STONED… CONED… OR… Create this decadent cascade of stone and tumbled glass with 20-gauge wire.

CHAINed DOWN Upcycle a heavy chain or bundle several light chains together for a contemporary air.

Anchor into a bed of river rock or a stone vessel filled with pebbles.

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MENUMAGIC

By Barb Deters

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he Lively Lifestyles

section in Edmontonians made its first appearance in July 2004… columnists Chef John Berry and Linda Bodo have been the anchors for the past nine years. They have been a great team but, sadly, John has decided it is time to step aside. In 2009, he was diagnosed with a rare pancreatic cancer which he has battled bravely and with much faith. He has faced this challenge with strength, courage and resilience. Does he need the stress of preparing a column? Of course not.

In a tribute to Chef John and his contributions to the magazine, we are pleased to present this retrospective of his MenuMagic columns.

When he was first introduced in these pages, John said, “To me, cooking is a celebration of life.”

While admitting that his knowledge was a drop in the culinary ocean, he fervently wanted to impart what he has learned to readers.

He took us beyond his own kitchen around the world, but the recipes were built with products readily available locally.

John cooked with local and internationally renowned chefs and shared their secrets… he opened his book of family recipes handed down from his grandmother, Mom and aunts… he promoted cooking courses, wine tastings and locally-produced cookbooks… he encouraged us to try recipes incorporating scotch or wine— always “with a bit extra for the chef”.

Chef John took us through the Okanagan and into Vancouver, sharing his dining experiences and wine picks… he fried up fresh walleye in a remote cabin on Barrow Lake, 20 minutes out of Fort Chipewyan.

Backyard barbecues were a culinary joy, featuring everything from elk sliders to cedar-wrapped salmon. His Christmas goose was a classic… and his butternut squash bisque with shredded Asiago is among my favourites. He pushed healthy eating with home-grown veggies, but butter and bacon were always within reach. His favourite word is “Yum!” In September 2011, John celebrated 40 years in the media—anchorman, reporter, interviewer, talk show host, weather specialist, columnist— with a party at Richard’s Pub, his neighbourhood haunt. We raised $11,000 for YESS that night, in keeping with his passion for helping the less fortunate. He has been the consummate master of ceremonies, urging patrons to open their wallets… he could always be counted on to put himself and his culinary skills on the auction block—a celebrity, making a difference. Since coming to Edmonton in 1981, he has raised more than $10 million for charities in North Central Alberta.

I have always been uplifted by John`s cheerful voicemail message: “Blessings on your day!” The real blessing is to have John in my life… and to have provided him with a forum through the pages of Edmontonians.

Thank you, John. I love ya! √

Chef John’s Lavendar Balsamic Lamb, July 2004

Flaming fungus with Chef Sonny Sung at Sorrentino’s, October 2009 10

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Columnist Linda Bodo & John, July 2008

Whopping walleye on Barrow Lake with daughter Ashley John & Yardley Jones with his illustrated cookbook, October 2007

Cedar-wrapped Salmon, August 2009

Food icon Rob Feenie of Cactus Club fame with John, June 2009

John with his pal Al Girard, July 07 Behind the mic at Shine FM, May 2011

John & Linda, July 2011

Food icon Rob Feenie of Cactus Club fame with John, 2009 h cJune e cat h t g in Cook

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Consular BalL

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he 33rd Consular Ball lived up to its billing and more.

The ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe was transformed for the event, featuring the host country, Lithuanian. It was an evening of fine food and great music, attended by close to 300 corporate, government and community leaders. Honorary Consul to Lithuanian, Nejolla Korris, chair of the Consular Corps, also chaired the ball committee.

The Edmonton Consular Ball was initiated as an Alberta 75th Anniversary Project by the members of the local Consular Corps to establish an endowment fund for international studies at the University of Alberta. Over the years, funds raised have provided scholarships to more than 70 students.

Kristina Williams, Honorary Consul to Sweden and vice-chair of the Consular Corps

Head table guests included Mayor Stephen and Lynn Mandel, Lieutenant-Governor David and Linda Ethell, Jacqueline Dallas, Lithuanian Ambassador to Canada Vytautas Žalys, and the Honourable Cal Dallas, Minister of Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations.

Sponsor Leslie Grover of Brian Jessel BMW diplomatic sales with Consular Ball Chair Nejolla Korris, Honorary Consul to Lithuania and chair of the Edmonton Consular Corps.

k Macauley, Colonel Dere eral Paul Bury, n Brigardier Ge renne and Chief Tu rl a C l e n lo ns Co r Shawn Steve Warrant Office

The Edmonton Choir--Daina entertained patrons with traditional Lithuanian songs: Lucinda Johnston Lawrence, Ruth Reid, Violeta Levandauskiene, Adriana Podberskiene, Valda Petrulene, Monique Cooper, Elizabeth Green, Lina Morris, Sonata Teniene, and Susan Sereda

The folks joining Honorary Consul to Norway Roar Tungland (not shown), struck quite a pose for the photographer: Mike Szott, Marina Tungland, Rob Thornton, Katherine Thornton, Ruwan Liyanage, Sarah Tungland, Kristina Tungland and Bruce Erickson (foreground) Don and Betty Christal with scholarship winner Ryan Mason, a Master’s student in Environmental Sociology who is going to Tanzania. Other recipients from the University of Alberta were Steven Oosterhof, a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering who will do research at Imperial College in London, England; and Julie Steinke who will conduct field studies in Panama as part of her Environmental and Conservation program.

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Edmontonian Taddes Korris, double bassist

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SOCIALSCENE

Artistic Director for the Ball, Trevor Schmidt escorting Agne Radzeviciute A special night out for these lovely young ladies and Grandmother Bencharsky

His Honour David Ethell and His Worship Stephen Mandel

His Honour David S. Ethell, Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta, and Her Honour Linda Ethell with featured performers Agne Radzeviciute and Taddes Korris, both students at the Manhatten School of Music.

Leduc Mayor Greg Krischke and Spruce Grove Mayor Stuart Houston, with their wives Jo-anne and Debra

Elliott Tanti, Alale Berscheti, Consul of Malta Victor Tanti, Liz Tanti, Jane Sommerville, and her daughter Catherine Sommerville Lithuanian was the proud host nation of the 33rd Consular Ball, with a number of diplomats attending: Jonas Skardinskas, Consul Embassy of Lithuania; Vancouver Consul Chris Juras; Montreal Consul Arunas Staskevicius; Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to Canada, Vytautas Žalys; and Toronto Consul Paul Kuras.

Hungary was wellrepresented by Honorary Consul Alexander Szenthe, his wife Anna and their guests Eva and Charlie Toldy, John Paton, Magdi Arky, Kelly Pallagi and Marie-Yvonne Cowan

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LIFEBALANCE

No Breaks = No Brakes with Lynn Fraser

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on’t you despise those

questions from well-meaning business associates at this time of the year?

“Are you busy?” “Got holiday plans?”

ARRRGH! Yes, I’m busy—busy healing a broken right arm and a concussion. By the time you read this, it will be six months since I lost my footing and fell head first down nine steps in our home. It’s surprising how long it takes to heal from what turned out to be a significant trauma. I’m still doing physiotherapy twice a week and daily exercises for my arm. Plus, self- and buddy-coaching to heal the fuzzy brain to ensure that I’m in top form for my coaching clients and audiences.

Holiday plans? You’d think not… yet we do. We’re heading to Nova Scotia to reconnect with my husband’s sister and brother-in-law who retired to the East Coast after losing their home in the Slave Lake fire two years ago.

Both are experiencing health challenges and can’t travel to Alberta this year, so we’re going to spend time with them and explore a part of our beautiful country we haven’t seen yet.

TO BREAK OR NOT…

Financially, we are ill-advised to go. Anything left over from my reduced earnings has gone straight into physiotherapy. If I don’t get the range of motion back in the wrist now I’ll be stuck with dropping the ball (literally) for life. And, as you probably guessed, I’m right handed.

I bet a credit counselor would advise us to take a stay-cation. Sage advice. According to Statistics Canada, Albertans hold an average of $157,000 in household debt, the highest in the country.

Still, maybe health or wealth challenges aren’t getting in your way. My clients often say, “No way, Lynn, hands-down, it’s workload.” A major 2012 Canadian study*

by Carleton University’s Linda Duxbury and Christopher Higgins at Western University has found that work demands have risen, flexible work arrangements are rare, and career mobility is an issue. The typical employee spends 50.2 hours in work-related activities a week. Plus, just over half of employees take

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work home to complete outside regular hours.

“Stress levels have gone up and life satisfaction has gone down,” said Duxbury.

Although you may feel overwhelmed by your debt or workload, experts agree that vacation time is absolutely critical to your long-term health and happiness. And you’re not helping your employer by working to the point of burn-out. Just when you think you can’t put on the brakes, that’s exactly when you need to.

DISCOVER 7 SIMPLE WAYS TO REST, REFRESH AND RECHARGE ON A BUDGET 1. Use your reward points. Air Miles or Aeroplan are a great way to stretch your budget and still get where you want to go.

Did you know that your Air Miles expire within five years? And that you can transfer them to another collector for a fee? I asked my sister-in-law if she collected Air Miles and yes, she did. She had enough miles for return flights between Edmonton and Halifax. We had enough miles for my flights and, since she’s not flying this summer, she was happy to donate hers to my husband.

“To hope and dream is not to ignore the practical. It is to dream it in colours and rainbows”… and then to summon the courage to ask!

2. Bookend your vacation with free days.

Book off the day before your departure for last minute errands and packing. If you’re returning on the weekend, return on the Saturday so you have Sunday to get organized to ease that Monday-morningafter-holidays crunch.

3. Make connecting with people who are important to you a top priority. Vacations are a great time to renew relationships and build up reserves in the emotional bank account. If visiting relatives, ask about your family history. Record it. Have those relaxed conversations that you tend not to make time for the rest of the year.

4. Record your vacation moments. Take photos. Keep a journal or sketchbook in your bag. Film an end of day audio or video recap. Months later, you’ll enjoy reliving that crazy sail, scrumptious dessert and breathtaking view.

5. Stop & smell the roses. Take advantage of the distance and space to see life from a different vantage point. Use some of your vacation moments to reflect on the events of the past year: successes, disappointments and what you’ve learned. Imagine your future.

6. Leave the Blackberry at home. Just because you can get work e-mails remotely doesn’t mean you have to. Disconnect from the “shadow work.” Delegate to someone else to take care of your clients while you’re away.

Or leave voice and auto responder messages so people know when to expect a response back. You’re not nearly as indispensable as you think you are. Honest!

7. Enjoy the freedom. The word vacation comes from the Latin expression, vacate— meaning to be free from duty and service.

Step off the hamster wheel! Sink into relax mode. Take it easy on yourself!

PUT ON THE BRAKES! TAKE A VACATION

One thing you know for sure, your quest to achieve more, bigger, faster is making you wince when someone asks what your summer vacation plans are.

Book time in your planner this week to check your reward points for potential destinations, and chat with your family about their dreams.

Remember, it’s not about how exotic the locale is. It’s about stepping off the wheel and spending quality time with your loved ones.

Ahhh… I can just see that stress evaporating and your smile widening!

Lynn Fraser, The Practical Life Balance Expert with Balance Your World Training & Coaching, facilitates productivity and renewal programs, and is a performance and relationship coach. Her mission: healthy focused people attaining sustainable results.

Visit her website at www.lynnfraser.ca. *National Study Source: The 2012 National Study on Balancing Work and Caregiving in Canada by Linda Duxbury, PhD, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, and Christopher Higgins, PhD, Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.

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LEGALLYSPEAKING

Building Variances: with Ian L. Wachowicz

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What parts of the Zoning Bylaw can be waived?

eople who have applied

for development permits from the City of Edmonton have encountered the concept of a “variance”, where a building regulation required by the Zoning Bylaw is waived. Some neighboring land owners are often surprised at this, and many assume that all building regulations in the Zoning Bylaw must always be followed. That is not the case.

Conversely, some applicants for development permits find that the use that they are applying for from the city is not listed as a permitted or discretionary use for the zone that their land is in. They ask the City for a variance so that they can proceed with the development, but they are refused, causing them to wonder why.

Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw divides the city into zones. Each zone is assigned a classification. Each classification has a list of uses. Some of those uses are permitted uses and some are discretionary. For example “Single Family Housing” could be a listed use. Or “Liquor Store” could also be a listed use. If

your proposed use is not listed, for your zone, as either permitted or discretionary, then your permit will be denied. Neither the Development Officer nor the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (which hears appeals from the decisions of the Development Officer) has the ability to allow any development where the use requested is not listed for the zone. There is no “use variance”. That is a fundamental rule of planning and development law in Alberta.

However, the Zoning Bylaw does more than just that: For each zone, the bylaw also lists a series of development regulations. These are rules that establish how the buildings on the land are going to be built. For example, set back requirements, height requirements, site area requirements and parking requirements are all very common development regulations.

The Development Officers have the ability to vary or waive many development regulations, and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) has even greater powers to grant variances or relaxations of development regulations. However, a variance cannot be granted arbitrarily. There is a test that must be

met. The variance can be granted if the proposed development would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood, or materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring parcels of land. If you can show that that is the case to the SDAB, you will get your variance. If you cannot, you will be unsuccessful.

If you are applying for a relaxation of a development regulation, try to remember that test and meet it. Go to all of your neighbours, tell them exactly what it is that you are seeking to waive, and then get their approval of your variance. If all the neighbours approve, it will be good evidence that the variance will not affect neighbouring lands. Also, prepare arguments to show why the variance will not negatively affect things such as traffic flow or parking. If you do this, you will be in good stead when asking for a relaxation of a development regulation in the Zoning Bylaw. √ Ian L. Wachowicz is with Parlee McLaws LLP. E-mail iwachowicz@parlee.com; phone 780.423.8655. www.parlee.com

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BUSINESSBRIEFS

Hallelujah

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Balletlujah!

lberta Ballet staged the

world premiere of Balletlujah!—a fusion of ballet and the music of Alberta native k.d. lang—in Edmonton on May 3rd.

“CIBC is proud to present Alberta Ballet’s world premiere production of Balletlujah!,” said the Honourable Jim Prentice, P.C., Q.C., Vice Chairman of CIBC. “As part of our long-term commitment to innovative community initiatives, we are thrilled to play a role in this inspirational tribute that celebrates the artistic contributions of one of Canada’s greatest singers— k.d. lang.”

Balletlujah! is a contemporary ballet inspired by 17 songs from k.d. lang’s repertoire including Turn Me Round, Constant Craving and Hallelujah. The ballet tells the story of a young woman and the passionate love affairs that transport her from the wheat fields of Alberta to the big city, and back home again. lang hails from Alix, east of Lacombe.

The Jean Grand-Maître choreographed ballet featured the very latest in multimedia technology and the skills of designers Adam Larsen, video projection design; Pierre Lavoie, lighting design; Claude Lemelin, soundtrack design; Guillaume Lord, set design; and Anne Séguin-Poirier, costume design. Together these designers’ credits include the Boston Ballet, Cirque du Soleil, Royal Swedish Ballet and Cavalia.

Grand-Maître, the Company’s Artistic Director, joined Alberta Ballet in 2002 and has elevated the profile of the organization to a global position. Recently, the company has caught the world’s attention for its “portrait” ballets, collaborations with popular music icons including Joni Mitchell, Sir Elton John, and Sarah McLachlan.

By all reports, Balletlujah! was a brilliant production … a stunning collaboration between Grand-Maître and lang… who was seen weeping with emotion at various times, as were many patrons. √

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eaching new athletic

heights–through brain power University of Alberta Athletics Director Ian Reade recently invited Dr. Makis Chamalidis, a psychologist, counselor and author who has worked with more than 400 elite-level athletes and coaches throughout the world, to come to Edmonton to work with varsitylevel coaches and graduate students.

“The challenge for us is we set our standards so high that when athletes go to a national championship and they don’t win, it can take time to recover psychologically,” Reade said.

“What we want to do is Dr. Makis build our Chamalidis capacity to deal with these types of issues and build a healthier athlete and a healthier coach. We’re trying to develop some strategies around that.”

More than 20 Golden Bears and Pandas coaches and graduate students spent five days working with Dr. Chamalidis who has been a sport psychologist at France’s National Tennis Training Centre at Roland Garros, and a trainer in the Section for Youth at UNESCO. His workshops are designed to help coaches and grad students with an interest in coaching become better mental coaches, which can help athletes succeed.

According to Dr. Chamalidis, “The first person who works mentally with an athlete is the coach—they’re with the athlete all the time. An athlete can always work with other people like sport psychologists, but a coach can help better deal with emotions, help them develop mental strategies, develop match and pre-match routines, can work on communication to find the right attitudes, the right words to have an impact on the player.” √

With Norman Leach

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he science behind a hit song

“I have always been fascinated by what makes certain music more popular than other music. There are not, and probably never will be, any clear-cut answers to this question. Perhaps the sheer mystery of it is the reason I find it so intriguing,” said Janine Stockford, recent winner of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Storytellers Award Stockford, a Master’s student in ethnomusicology at the University of Alberta, will use her $3000 award to better understand why Canadian musicians Céline Dion and Shania Twain made it big on the international stage.

“I am passionate about researching topics which, like Céline’s and Shania’s music, have an impact on many people’s everyday lives, however consciously or unconsciously.

“My interest in this kind of contest began here at U of A at last year’s Alberta Graduate Conference, where I participated in a Dragons’ Den-style research pitch competition. I was awarded a second-place prize. This was very inspiring, particularly because I was the only humanities student participating in the competition—translational research has typically been the domain of scientists, not humanists.

“Since the Alberta Graduate Conference, I have been increasingly thinking about my research in terms of its real-life applications. So when I heard about SSHRC’s Storytellers challenge, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to convey the real-life applications of my SSHRC-funded research on Céline Dion and Shania Twain,” she said.

Stockford’s goal is to map out how their music has travelled from Canada to the United States and beyond. Her ethnographic research in the music industry and fan communities reveals answers that speak to both commercial and consumer interests. She is decoding the mechanisms behind international success to open doors for better understanding of how to market Canadian musicians to global audiences. √ Norman Leach, president of Norman Leach & Associates, is an Alberta-based business consultant, university lecturer and writer who works with companies and non-profit organizations to expand both their domestic and international markets.

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PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

with Mark Wardell

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Top Apps and Tools for Business

o many amazing apps

and tools have come into my life this past year. Clearly, there’s no shortage of innovation when it comes to designing technologies for a more efficient, effective business. Here, I’ve rounded up 10 of my personal favourites to share with you. Enjoy.

CloudOn

A great tool for business people constantly on the go, CloudOn essentially puts Microsoft Office on your favourite devices so you can easily work on the files you already store in the cloud—with Box, DropBox, Google Drive or Microsoft—wherever you are.

This is a great tool to help with your overall organization and productivity. I use it to edit MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel files on my iPad, which is amazing because who knows when Microsoft will come out with MS Office for the tablet/smartphone.

Square

Square is a little box that plugs into a smartphone or tablet and turns it into a credit card reader. Brilliant! The fees are extremely low (compared to other larger companies), and businesses don’t need to go through a lengthy approval processes: You just buy it and get started. This is a great tool for companies at trade shows, doing product demos, or even retailers who either don’t want to renew their contracts with more pricey payment processors or want to give their sales people a more interactive way of collecting payment (i.e. roaming around on the floor talking to customers instead of waiting at a cash register).

Prezi

An amazing presentation tool that diverges from the traditionally one-dimensional, boring PowerPoint slides, Prezi is also cloud-based, EDMONTONIANS SUMMER 2013

so geographically dispersed people can easily collaborate on a single presentation in real time across time zones during meetings.

Slightly more exciting than the traditional alternative.

Mavenlink

Mavenlink is a fantastic, custom-branded project management solution that allows you to collaborate online, enter your time, work within a budget and send invoices. It has a great mobile app and works with Google Docs, Calendar and Contacts.

Mailchimp

If sending newsletters has been a painful experience in your world, take a look at MailChimp. This app helps you design e-mail newsletters, share them on social networks, integrate with services you already use, and track your results. It’s like your own personal publishing platform. It works with Google Analytics, Contacts and Docs.

Capsule CRM

This is a simple, flexible CRM for small businesses and sales teams that allows you to easily track all of the people and companies you do business with, your communications with them, and opportunities in the sales pipeline—basically, whatever needs to be done when it comes to your connections.

CardMunch

What do you do with business cards? For a while now, I’ve been stashing them and asking my assistant to enter the contacts into our system. Cardmunch makes it way easier.

This is a brilliant little app that captures business cards on your phone, creating a contact list that is easily shareable and transportable to other platforms like LinkedIn or Contacts. Fantastic timesaver.

UberConference

UberConference brings a visual element to conference calls, making the dreaded, often fuzzy experience much more clear and enjoyable. The on-screen display shows instant profiles of all participants, so you can clearly see who’s on the call and who is talking. Names, photos and other info are easily pulled in from your address book and social networks.

HootSuite

When it comes to managing your social accounts, Hootsuite is an incredibly useful business app. A single, web-based dashboard lets you track and post to all of your company’s social media profiles—Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.—from one place.

Analytics show which messages are actually getting viewed, clicked on and generating real ROI. √

myERP

myERP calls itself “one app to run your business” and, indeed, this exceptional app will help you with everything from accounting, billing, CRM, projects and inventory. For example, myERP will generate real-time reports like profit and loss, balance sheets, and tax statements— even auto-reconcile your accounting with your banks. It works with Gmail and Google Calendar.

Mark is President & Founder of Wardell Professional Development (www.wardell. biz), an advisory group that helps business owners plan and execute the growth of their companies. The author of seven business books, Mark also writes regularly for several national business publications, including Profit Magazine, The Globe & Mail, and CGA Magazine. E-mail him at mark@wardell.biz

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YOU&THELAW

Real Estate W hat legal issues

should you keep in mind when buying or selling a home?

It’s summer and the real estate market seems to be busily humming along. This time of year, we see a variety of buyers and sellers, each using one of the many options on the market. However, whether it is the full service option of a licensed realtor, one of the various scaled back services, or a do-it-yourself option we see many of the same issues arise. The two most common difficulties we see at our firm are:

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removing conditions) as even the best lawyer cannot undo a poorly drafted contract.

respond to any unexpected issues before the run-up to closing on a sale.

The Real Property Report

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make in their lives. As such, it pays to attend to the details in advance, carefully consider the contract before signing and ensure those assisting you are fully informed and acting in your best interests.

If you are looking for a real estate agent who will not only assist in locating your next property or a buyer for your current home, but also help in avoiding the many pitfalls that may arise, I recommend Jason Paul (www. jasonpaul.ca) of RE/MAX Excellence. Jason I Nassisted T H Emany C AofPmy I Tpast A Lclients R E who GION has consistently provide positive reviews and have personally observed him remain engaged even after the contract is signed.

In addition, ensure you retain the services of a lawyer who is willing to assist at each stage of the process from entering into Date: the contract to signing the final closing documents, and will respond to unexpected To Appear in: issues when they arise. Not all transactions are created equal—in fact, few are—so a solid team of professionals will help to avoid many of the most common issues. √

Many sellers do not realize that most form residential real estate sale contracts, including those used by many real estate agents, include an obligation to provide a Real Property Report (RPR) with evidence of municipal compliance or non-conformance.

In other words, the seller is obligated to provide a survey, showing all improvements on the property in relation to the property boundaries, and proof that the municipality (e.g. The City of Edmonton) has approved of the placement of those improvements. The T H E P E municipality R S O N Awill L I Tprovide Y Othat F B USINESS confirmation The Offer to Purchase/Sale Contract by way of a compliance stamp (giving Surprisingly, few buyers and sellers give approval) or a letter of non-conformance. due consideration to the contract itself. This Non-conformance, put simply, means that document sets out the terms of the transaction something on the property is not compliant and once entered into (and all conditions with the current bylaws, but that the removed), it cannot be easily changed or placement is permitted as-is, so long as no added to without all parties’ consent.Attention: This can changes are made beyond basic maintenance. lead to difficulty when the contractual “ship If you are a seller and don’t have a current has sailed” and one of the parties realizes Fax: RPR, you can expect fees in the area $700 something was missed, or perhaps not clearly Date you Purchased: + GST to obtain a new survey. The new included. Consider carefully what exactly intend to include or exclude from the sale (e.g. RPR will then have to be submitted to the municipality for review. This process is not central vac or central vac and attachments), only a cost consideration, but also takes time. what your precise conditions are (e.g.

To avoid being hit with rush fees, or having subject to financing vs. subject to financing a partial holdback of your sale proceeds, satisfactory to the purchaser), and what you you should obtain an RPR in advance and intend to provide/require from the other be conscious of the costs involved when party (e.g. real property report, condominium budgeting around the sale of your home. Also, documents, etc.). When in doubt, consult obtaining the survey in advance allows you to a lawyer before signing (or at least before

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WALKINGTHETALK

Barbara Ashley Phillips

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God: “Oh, lovely. Perhaps I could send any years ago, more seeds their way so that their lawns Herb Caen, a popular become rich ecological environments.” columnist in the San St. Francis: “Oh no. They call things that Francisco Chronicle, aren’t grass weeds.” wrote little observations God: “Weeds? Never heard of them. What on life, compiling some of his pieces in do they do with weeds?” a book, Baghdad by the Bay. In those St. Francis: “They pull them out by the days, people living in the beautiful San roots or spray them with chemicals to kill Francisco Bay Area felt like they lived them. Actually, in some places, people are in some exotic city of old—a beautiful environment, mostly gentle and comfortable required by law to keep their lawns weedfree.” weather, and a kind of easy-goingness not God: “Ugh. I see them down there on these found there today. It was no accident that little green squares with metal things that the 1967 Summer of Love happened in make a lot of noise. Sometimes they ride on San Francisco, where the flower children them. What are they doing?” found each other and their footing in the St. Francis: “People are mowing their movement that was to define the decade and T H E P E lawns.”

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God: “Doing what?”

Caen was madly, deeply, passionately St. Francis: “Cutting the grass down. Lawns and poetically in love with his adopted city. are required to be cut low to the ground and Cities are something you can really give your heart to, and his gift for words inspired be even on top. Sometimes they do it twice a week.” generations of readers to open their hearts to theirs. Can you imagine an open-hearted Attention: God: “To bale it for hay to feed animals?”

St. Francis: “No Sir. They pay to have it relationship with the City of Edmonton? Or Fax: hauled away.” your community? Or your neighborhood?

God: “Huh. That’s a strange way to enjoy Such passion is infectious and canDate inspire Purchased: the sunshine, the warm weather and the others to explore how these places could be seasons. I’ll never understand these humans.” made better, leading to joint effort to make it even better.

This isn’t the exact wording of the column.

One of Caen’s topics was to report It was a long time ago and I’m going from mythical conversations between God and St. Francis that framed little observations on memory, but you get the gist. Caen voiced a deep appreciation for the authentic. He the silliness of how things were—and are. showed compassion for human foibles and In one of these conversations, Spring had combined a sharp wit with superb abilities come and God—never understanding why to word-smith. For people were always unhappy—was looking more than 40 years, for ways to make them happy. As I recall, he showed those God looked down from heaven one day, living in the San and asked, “What do these humans need to Francisco Bay Area be happier? Perhaps I should send a lot of at the time what a sunshine.” beautiful city we St. Francis: “Well, if you send too much had. No matter sunshine, their lawns will dry out. Water that, previously, the is always in short supply, and they will weather challenges be unhappy not to be able to keep things were deemed so looking nice.” substantial that God: “That’s simple, I’ll send rain. Then Jack London once they will have a lot more water.” wrote, “The coldest St. Francis: “Oh no. If you send much winter I ever spent rain, their lawns will grow too much.” was summer in San God: “What are lawns?”

Francisco.” Despite St. Francis: “It’s what people call the the fog-drenched, grass they plant around their houses and windy summers, San public spaces.”

Francisco’s sense of itself grew with Caen’s poetic vision.

Why not the same for this dear City of Edmonton, a city with heart for the quality of life of its people? Falling in love with your city puts you into a continual space of gratitude. And this will transform all of your relationships and your experience of everyday life. It’s like we have this balance wheel inside us. It gets tilted, runs rough, knocks us around a bit when we’re too self-focused, cynical or judgmental. But, when we’re in touch with the gratitude we have for what we get to enjoy, everything changes. The inner wheel spins smoothly and quietly. Then we enjoy life more and, much to our surprise, others enjoy us more as well.

I NHerbT Caen H E wrote C A once: P I TA L Rday, EG O go N “One if II do to heaven... I’ll look around and say, ‘It ain’t bad, but it ain’t San Francisco.’”

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Avoid workplace traps

with Charles Strachey

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ear Working Wise:

• Change the subject, e.g., “How was your weekend?”

I’ve worked for the same company for five years and I haven’t gotten a promotion. I get good job reviews and no one complains about my work, but other people around me have been promoted and I’ve been left behind. What can I do? ~ Frustrated Dear Frustrated: It’s hard to know why you have been overlooked for a promotion, but I’ll bet your boss knows why.

Wait until your anger has passed and then ask your supervisor for a meeting to discuss your career path. Explain to your supervisor that you like your job and that you are interested in taking on more responsibility. Then, ask for their advice on what you need to do to earn a promotion.

Be prepared for criticism or suggestions that you will not like.

Don’t get defensive or critical of your supervisor’s comments—listen with an open mind, because he or she is telling you what you need to hear.

You might need more training or you might have stepped into a workplace trap that’s holding your career back.

The four most common workplace traps are: 1. Complaining – Every workplace has problems. Complaining will not solve them.

Complaining lowers morale, wastes time and gives you a reputation for negativity that can hurt your career. In fact, in a recent survey, the top workplace pet peeve is people who complain too much. Do what you can to change the situation. If that’s not possible, accept it and

• Steer the conversation in a positive direction, e.g., “Gee, we can’t do much about that, but what can we do to make things better?”

3. Inappropriate online activities – Many employers provide their staff with e-mail and Internet access. They also keep track of their employee’s Internet use. Be sure you are using your computer and Internet access for work-related purposes. Check with your supervisor before you use these resources for personal use and never send an e-mail or visit a website that you wouldn’t want your supervisor to see.

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4. Comparing – Dwelling on how much faster your co-workers were promoted than you is a waste of your time; it destroys your morale, increases your frustration, and keeps you from taking positive actions to improve your situation. Have a conversation with your supervisor about your goals, make a development plan that you both agree will take your career in the right direction, and follow it. Catch your supervisor’s attention by learning new skills or volunteering for a project.

move on. If the situation is unacceptable and you’ve done everything in your power to change it without success, then look for a different job.

Bringing a positive and professional attitude to work with you every day is the best way to avoid workplace traps and give your career a lift. √

2. Gossiping – Nattering reduces productivity and undermines teamwork by creating mistrust and suspicion between co-workers. If a coworker starts gossiping: • Leave the conversation, e.g., “Sorry, I’ve got to make a call.”

Do you have a work-related question? Send your questions to Working Wise, at charles.strachey@ gov.ab.ca. Charles Strachey is a manager with Alberta Human Services. This column is provided for general information.

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Typically renovations are quite intrusive to daily life with dust, debris and noise. Imagine listening to a wet saw grind tile all day long as you work from a home office or while little ones nap. Try living without a kitchen for a few weeks as the old one is ripped out, the new kitchen cabinets are drilled and hammered in and counter tops are templated. Wading through poly plastic walls the painters have draped everywhere becomes more like a funhouse mirrored maze at the carnival. Not so fun. It starts to wear on that very last nerve when washing dishes out of the bathtub or eating take-out dinner each night.

Those fortunate enough with vacation homes or holiday prospects will likely laugh off their renovation as they return to a beautifully executed home without any burden other than to their wallet… as though nothing ever happened. Others, not so lucky.

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adding elements which aren’t only easy to install but cost-effective.

Lighting is a designer’s secret weapon from the cool-factor arsenal. Innovative table lamps amp up a space and zap lackluster corners. Drop-down shaded orbs or groupings of staggered pendants instantly update a space taking only moments to install. Zippy pendants, dangled over eating islands, draw eyes upward to something interesting. Layers of lighting, in coloured and incandescent beams, soothe the spirit whereas fluorescents only jolt the eyeballs and drain the brain. Go for dimmers, candles and fireplace romance as there can never be enough lighting options.

Mirrors are super easy and economical when it comes to décor. They look great at an entry, in a dining room to bounce back candlelight and interesting fixtures, or as a kitchen backsplash. Mirrors bring on the illusion of windows as light reflects to open up dark walls, while enhancing architectural features and angles. No one ever gets tired of looking at themselves in the mirror; that’s why reflective surfaces are strategically placed at elevators and shopping malls.

Lighten, brighten or heighten and allow the beauty of a fresh colour of paint to pep talk your blah rooms. Paint goes the distance, is economical, fast and quick to replace, working magic when there’s no other option, if only to clean up dingy walls. Like a hit of Red Bull on a dull day, a wall of citrine, turquoise or cherry animates moods and spaces.

For a faux-reno, spend little dough and time on the big stuff. New countertops are easy to install in existing baths and kitchens, as is cabinet hardware. Quick, stress-free updates draw the focus away from outdated cabinetry and enhance the space. Even a vertical backsplash or tile, pebble or glass is an easy weekend project for a DIYer. For a little oomph on a seriously tight budget, plants—imitation or natural—spike a room with their hint of nature. Throw in a few toss cushions and candles in the season’s hottest hues and patterns and you can never go wrong. √ Elissa Scott is an artist and home couture stylist (www.facebook.com/GruuvyRoomz) Contact Elissa at 780.240.5358 or elissa@gruuvyroomz.com

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ow that Dr. Jacques Magnan has retired, the man taking on the job of president and CEO of Alberta Innovates Health Solutions is Dr. Cy Frank.

The highly respected orthopedic surgeon, researcher and medical professor from the University of Calgary will split his time between Edmonton and Calgary.

And, with the move of AIHS into the Alberta Health Services fold, he’s already facing the challenges of his new position.

Dr. Frank explains, “My biggest challenge is expanding the role of AIHS to have a more direct impact in health and health care, and realigning the research and innovation programs with the health system. So, in fact, in this last budget, the Government announced a realignment of AIHS with the Minister of Health. k Dr. Cy Fran Linkage to health in my mind is critical to be able to implement research and innovation of value in the health system so that we can see more impacts more quickly with patients and the public.

The goal for Dr. Frank is to build more capacity for applied research while still supporting good basic research. He also wants to change the current mindset about health care. In his vision of the future, health

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care deserves a new paradigm, and that’s one Naga Siva Kumar Gunda and Naresh Miriyala. where health care is seen as an economic asset rather than a drain on government coffers.

“Without a healthy work force and a healthy population, our economic value would decline pretty significantly. Not even counting the economic values created by this large workforce that are contributing to the infrastructure and taxes that are being paid. And, in my mind, the role of Alberta Innovates Health Solutions is to help improve value for money in the health system both directly, by improving the health of the citizens, but also what I’ll call indirectly by providing At the new innovation system services gala, she technologies that have economic noted, value of company startups, products “Over and services that I believe will the create a whole new industry around process health care in our province. am Te X The ORPY of Dr. Frank’s perspective is tonight, I published in an online commentary have actually been approached by a number www.EvidenceNetwork.ca √ of women who in various ways are helping to bridge the gap between women and technology.

And so, it’s really great to see this growing trend and this growing group of supporters of that.”

The Fast Growth Grand Prize pot is worth $100,000 in cash and in-kind services which Dr. Everett will put toward growing Orpyx. “We are currently ramping up for commercialization of our first product, the SuroSense RX. That will be commercialized by late summer. So the prize will really go towards getting everything ready for manufacturing and doing that first production run.”

Orpyx is based in Calgary and has developed wireless, wearable sensor technology that helps diabetic patients who have lost feeling in their feet. s the TEC VenturePrize Business The winner of the 2013 Student TEC Plan Competition enters its second VenturePrize Business Plan Competition is decade, the competitors it attracts MyoNexus Diagnostics, another health related become ever more spectacular. technology startup.

Physician turned entrepreneur Dr. Breanne The brains behind MyoNexus are two Everett made history at the 2013 TEC University of Alberta engineering PhD VenturePrize Gala in April by stepping up to the candidates, Naga Siva Kumar Gunda and winners’ podium for the second year in a row.

Naresh Miriyala.

Last year, her startup company Orpyx They have developed a product called the Inc. won the TEC Student VenturePrize. And Cardio Chip. From a drop of blood, this labthis year, Orpyx moved up to the big time by on-a-chip device identifies three biological winning the Fast Growth Grand Prize. This markers associated with imminent heart also makes Dr. Everett the first woman to win attacks. It is simple and cheap enough to be this category, a point not lost by the audience used at the home. or the winner.

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Miriyala is the chief technology officer for MyoNexus. He and his partner already know how they’ll spend their TEC VenturePrize winnings. “So actually we got a prize for $20,000 here. We would like to make some prototype models which we are going to advertise and we are going to attract some angel investors. We have a plan to make a big business and the big business will start after FDA approvals. These devices will be very much used in the FDA approvals, so we will use the money to make those devices.”

The two runner-up student companies will receive $7000 dollars each. These are Steel Pony, a tech savvy organic farm near Red Deer, and Advanced Sensor Systems, also a University of Alberta student startup. √

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fter 30 years, a dream has come true for plant specialist Ann Smreciu of Wild Rose Consulting. That’s a boreal seed banking program called the Oil Sands Vegetation Cooperative.

Smreciu introduced the program at the 2013 CONRAD Symposium on Oil Sands Reclamation. (CONRAD stands for Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development). She told participants that six oil sands companies have joined forces to support the Cooperative and harvest seeds from native plants for future reclamation.

“As the oil sands development grows up in northeastern part of the province, larger and larger tracts of land are being disturbed. In order to reclaim these, we’re going to need many of the native plants that exist in the boreal forest now. And we would like to ensure that not only do we save the individual species, but that we save some of the genetic diversity.

That’s what makes a species resilient to being

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you would harvest fruit. You have to be very preserved over time. As the area of disturbance careful when you do that to maintain the genetic increases, certainly there are fewer and fewer diversity so that you are not getting all the same natural areas in which to harvest the seed. One genetic material. The other thing is for plants of the things that we try and do is not create that grow better vegetatively than from seed, problems by over-harvesting natural areas.” you can set up what are called stooling beds, and Seeds collected by Smreciu and her you basically grow these in an orchard situation. colleagues will be cleaned and then stored for Then you take cuttings of either stems or roots up to 30 years at a special provincial seed bank depending on the type of plant.” in Smoky Lake, Alberta.

This year, Smreciu’s group will start But, collecting those seeds to bank with the collecting seeds from riparian and wetland Oil Sands Vegetation Cooperative for future species to bank with the Oil Sands Vegetation reclamation is not an easy task. Smreciu has Cooperative. The specialists expect the seeds been developing the program and, to date, banked for future reclamation will has collected seeds from 24 of remain viable for anywhere a potential 500 native species, from six to 30 years. including bushes like red osier But how can you know dogwood. for sure that this will work?

According to Smreciu, “The As a plant ecologist, Smreciu first thing to do is to find the points to the long history of areas where you can actually seed saving. harvest the seed… to know For one thing, “Seed science what you are looking for. We is a very old science and lots of have actually put together work has been done worldwide what we call harvest sheets. on classifying plants by the And we have information on types of seeds that they have. how to harvest them, when to Learning how to store seed is harvest them, when the seed Ann Smrec iu something that has been done, is ripe, that sort of thing. for instance, by Kew Garden Most of it is hand harvested in England which has a very although, for some of the tree species, we knowledgeable staff. One of their staff is now have to actually fell trees and harvest them that actually working here in Alberta on this with us way. But it is complicated in that you have to be there at the right time, and you have to know and that’s kind of exciting. She’s on staff here now. where there’s sufficient numbers of plants.

“And the other thing now is we have You also have to be careful that you’re not a research program associated with this harvesting everything. You need to make sure cooperative and we’re looking the best that especially with the berry species that you conditions under which to store each of the are leaving enough there for the bears, for the individual species. Also, the longevity… wildlife, and also so that natural areas renew how long we can keep them and what kind of themselves.” dormancy they have and what kind of moisture After collecting the seeds, each batch is before we store them.” cleaned, stored and tracked right through to Smreciu told participants at the CONRAD replanting.

Symposium, the seeds collected from boreal One problem, however, is that for some trees, shrubs and wildflowers will be frozen plants it may not be possible to harvest enough and stored in a special bunker at minus 18 seeds from the wild. So the new Oil Sands degrees. √ Vegetation Cooperative is taking steps to address that issue.

Cheryl Croucher hosts Innovation Anthology Says Smreciu, “In the future, we’re looking which is broadcast on CKUA Radio at 7:58 towards a couple of things. One, we could am and 4:40 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. grow them in nurseries and set up basically Download the podcasts at seed orchards where we would harvest what we www.innovationanthologyy.com and follow could from the wild. Then we could multiply Cheryl on Twitter @CherylCroucher. Listen as them under agriculture conditions and harvest well on CKUA Radio for Aboriginal Pathways. seed from orchards, much the same way that

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