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Qoola! And it’s FREE

Head Chewer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:03:58 +0000

Go to TeamBuy now! Today’s Buy includes 1 free small frozen yogurt with 1 topping!!! It’s only valid at the Denman Street location in Vancouver, BC. The Buy expires in 14 hours so do it ASAP!!!

Quick blurb about the company from TeamBuy:

Although gaining ground to describe a popular chilled treat, the term “froyo” is actually the result of an intense freestyle rap battle at the North Pole between frozen dessert connoisseurs and world famous poets. Enjoy a mix of flavour with today’s FREE TeamBuy for a small frozen yogurt with one delicious topping from Qoola!

Qoola’s genuine fresh frozen yogurt is made from 100% natural ingredients, and packed with live and active cultures. Decadently creamy, irresistably tangy and superbly nutritious, Qoola’s fat-free, gluten-free, and certified kosher frozen yogurt will never disappoint. Some of the fresh fruit toppings include but are absolutely not limited to: bananas, raspberries, mango, and kiwi. Additional toppings may be mixed in to your small yogurt such as Cap n Crunch and yogurt chips.

As trendy as their unique name, Qoola’s froyo shops are decked out in modern furniture and lit with an ambiance that is cool and relaxing. They are also proudly Canadian and strive to support fellow Canadian producers and vendors. Qoola also maintains a constant initiative to reduce unnecessary waste by offering biodegradable, compostable and recycable products. Every little bit helps and when you visit a Qoola location, rest assured that you are supporting a business that cares about the environment.

What you get: One small frozen yogurt with one topping of your choice. We don’t have an unlimited amount so hurry and get yours before they sell out! You really wouldn’t want to miss this deeee-licious offer – especially when it’s free!

How TeamBuy Works:

1. Every day they feature one unbeatable deal on something fun to try out in your city. Our daily deals typically include 50-90% off the trendiest restaurants, spas, events, theater shows, outdoor activities, yoga studios, and the occasional ‘I never thought I’d see that place at 50% off!’ deals.

2. You only receive the deal if enough people sign up to buy it before the deal closes (e.g. today’s deal requires a minimum of 50 people) so make sure you share the deal. Note that if not enough people sign up for the Daily Deal, no one gets it (and you will not be charged).

3. If the minimum is achieved, you will be emailed an electronic ticket to be printed (or shown on your mobile device) when you visit the business to redeem your purchase. You have up until expiry to redeem your Ticket.

WOTD – Corpus Christi

Head Chewer — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:22:00 +0000

Well today’s word of the day is a little different than the rest. One it’s not provided to me by my boss, but by a colleague of mine.

He’s off to Corpus Christi, TX and decided to ask me if I know what and who the city is named after. Stumped, I asked if it is the city where Mr. Christie’s tea biscuits are made. Let’s just say the room erupted of laughters.

Well aside from the actual city on the south east coast of Texas, Corpus Christi is Latin for the “Body of Christ”. Make sense. After all the Art History class I’ve taken, a light bulb should have gone off earlier where Corpus = Corps and Christi = Christ.

I have to say though, Corpus Christi, Texas doesn’t look too shabby of a place to visit for work!

WOTD: Sitophobia & Sitomania

Head Chewer — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:56:49 +0000

Food related words today. We went with 2 because they’re…well…opposites!

Let’s start with the first one.

Sitophobia – noun

Definition: an abnormal aversion to food.
So you can only imagine what Sitomania means!

Sitomania - noun

Definition: an abnormal craving for food.

Em I think I usually fall under the category of the later

WOTD: Gargantuan

Head Chewer — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:08:02 +0000

o they thought they can outsmart me by giving me a word that revolves around “food. Common! I know my food words!

So for those who don’t know the word of the day…

Gargantuan - adj

Definition: Of immense size, volume, or capacity; gigantic

Speaking of food, I’m starved. What’s for lunch? I’m building up to a gargantuan appetite!

WOTD – YEN

Head Chewer — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:06:17 +0000

Did you know that the word yen have multiple meanings?

The word Yen is most commonly known for the basic unit of money in Japan, the currency.

But there are also other meanings for yen.

noun: a yearning for something or to do something
verb: have a desire for something or someone who is not present

So now you know. Apparently I’m given the word because I’m constantly yenning for snacks

WOTD – Velodrome

Head Chewer — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:31:01 +0000

Sticking to the bike theme, today’s word given to me by my boss is …. Velodrome….the extra challenge is to figure out where the closest Velodrome is to our work location.

So Velodrome is an arena for track cycling. Thanks to Wikipedia… here’s a bit more info on the track… A modern velodrome would feature steeply banked oval tracks with approximately 2 x 180 degree circular bends with 2 straight tracks.

Burnaby Velodrome

So, the closest Velodrome to where our company is located:

Burnaby Velodrome Club
Harry Jerome Sports Centre
7564 Barnet Highway
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5A 1E7

It’s pretty nice with a volleyball court in the middle!

WOTD: Dynamo

Head Chewer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:03:05 +0000

Today’s word is dynamo

Definition: Continuous generator of electric current; it is used, for example, on bicycles for lighting.

A side tidbit of the day a reverse Dynamo = Motor

WOTD: Derailleur

Head Chewer — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:33:31 +0000

Definition: Apparatus used to transfer the chain from one toothed wheel to another.

And this is what it looks like!

New Section – WORD OF THE DAY

Head Chewer — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:26:27 +0000

So, we’ve decided at work that my boss is going to test me on a new word every day…. Just to see if I know it… and well to have a good laugh. So I’ll be posting a new word on the WOTD section every day, with the definition and maybe even a picture.

Vancouver’s 1st Cupcake Challege!

Head Chewer — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:27:32 +0000

From Follow Me Foodie

So I just got this in my e-mail… a Cupcake Challenge!!!

Follow Me Foodie’s inviting the general public, the cupcake connoisseurs and lovers of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, to join them in sampling and judging Vancouver’s Best Cupcake! Through collaboration with notable Foodies and Bloggers in Vancouver, as well as the general public, they’re presenting awards and notoriety for the business voted as baking the most favourable cupcake at the event.

Mix and mingle with yummy bakers and test a variety of cupcake flavours and recipes! With prizes awarded throughout the day, this is a tasty event that you will certainly not want to miss.

When: Sunday, June 20th 2010
Where: Yaletown Roundhouse Community and Recreation Centre
Time: 11:00am to 3:30pm
Admission: Free!

You can get more info from Nicole at nicole@nicolemarieevents.ca or 604-836-1614