9 Habits Of Productive People

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ilyapozin/2013/08/14/9-habits-of-productive-people/

“Many people feel that their brains function best in the morning, and that morning is when they are most creative and productive,”

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eihm45eehlf/take-advantage-of-your-cleared-head/

Cocoa, Coffee and Caffeine: How Helpful (or Harmful) is a Cup of Joe?

http://healthland.time.com/2013/08/15/cocoa-coffee-and-caffeine-how-helpful-or-harmful-is-a-cup-of-joe/#ixzz2c3v3WrPk

And if you aren’t a coffee drinker, there’s no need to pick up the habit in the hopes of reaping some of the benefits associated with coffee, since it’s not clear that those benefits outweigh the risks associated with drinking it — especially in large amounts.

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2013/08/15/cocoa-coffee-and-caffeine-how-helpful-or-harmful-is-a-cup-of-joe/#ixzz2c4KwKkcy

How Two Guys From Queens Are Changing Drug Discovery -- Regeneron

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2013/08/14/how-two-guys-from-queens-are-changing-drug-discovery/

Programmers Wanted

http://sourceforge.net/p/forge/helpwanted/programmers/

Best Challenging Hikes

Garibaldi Lake
A scenic turquoise lake lake with a glacier in the background. Read More
Longer hikes can be done to Black Tusk orPanorama Ridge.

Brandywine Meadows 
* The terrain may be difficult and too steep for some dogs.
A short hike to a scenic meadow, great this time of year when the wildflowers are in bloom. Read More

Wedgemount Lake
*  Make sure to leave plenty of time to return as the descent can be difficult through the steep section and the wet tree roots in the forest can be very slippery and dangerous
Although a brutally steep hike, the reward of the glacier and turquoise lake make it well worth the trek.Read More

The Lions
* Make sure to arrive early as there are very few parking spots by the yellow gate and vehicles that illegally park will be TOWED to North Vancouver
This challenging hikestarts in Lions Bay and takes you to the two most recognizable peaks from Vancouver.Read More

Goat Mountain
* Accessible by public transit
If the Grouse Grind isn’t enough of a workout, continue to Goal Mountain and enjoy one of the best views of the Lower Mainland and the mountains in behind Grouse Mountain. Read More

Mount Cheam
* to reach the trailhead requires a 4-wheel drive truck
* Do not venture close to the edge as the loose rocks have given way in the past and taken several people over the sheer cliff to their deaths
The highest mountain in the Chilliwack area makes you feel on top of the world but the real challenge is getting up the rugged road to the start of the trail. Read More

Panorama Ridge, Garibaldi, Whistler

http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/panorama-ridge/

Joeffre lakes

Buntzen Lake Hike

http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/buntzen-lake/


Region: Tri Cities
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 3.5 hours
Distance: 8km
Elevation Gain: 110 meters
Season: year-round
Camping: No
Dog Friendly: Yes
Public Transit: Yes
Approx. 1 hour from Vancouver


Transit Access to Buntzen Lake

Buntzen Lake is accessible by transit by taking the C26 Bus from Coquitlam Centre. On weekends between July and September, the bus will stop in the parking area near the beach at the south end of the lake. However, during the weekdays and non-summer months, the final bus stop is just outside the park gate, approximately 1.8km walking distance from the south beach area. Check Translink's website for more information. 

We all have the extraordinary coded within us... waiting to be released. -- Houston, Jean

We all have the extraordinary coded within us... waiting to be released. -- Houston, Jean

“The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it. And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better." -- The Alchemist”

“The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the present, you can improve upon it. And, if you improve on the present, what comes later will also be better." -- The Alchemist”

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” -- The Alchemist

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” -- The Alchemist

Life finds Life -- The Alchemist

Life finds Life -- The Alchemist

Glow in the Dark 3D Mini Golf!! - The Great Escape (Langley)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reQlI8ozddc

http://www.thege.ca/index.php?page_id=184

Widgeon Falls, Pitt Lake

http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/widgeon-falls/