Monday, February 27, 2012

Jeff's Jabs: DLC Gone Wrong, now on Game N Train!

My first blog with Game N Train is now up on their website. Here's a sample...

Downloadable Content is commonplace in modern gaming. Its a great way to keep a game’s life span alive and for gamers, it means more for you to do in your favorite game at no cost, as long as the DLC is free. But sometimes, developers take DLC a little bit too far.

While the controversy of downloadable content and when it should be released divides many gamers, there are some things that all gamers can agree on; what downloads are totally USELESS or just plain wrong. Here are five kinds of content that many gamers run into…
For more on this article, you can check it out at http://gamentrain.com/2012/02/jeffs-jabs-dlc-gone-wrong/

Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Awards - 02-25

The Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce put on quite the show on Saturday, February 25.
The Evening of Excellence honoured businesses in 11 different categories, in a pretty fancy ceremony at the Heritage Inn.

Decor was awesome, with a new award presentation area introduced at this year's ceremony. Once Dana Welsh-Osiowy referred to it as the Stargate, all bets were off for jokes from MC D'arcy Kennedy.

Dinner was fantastic, as usual. Chicken cordon bleu with a side of veggies (never been one for the small stuff, it's carrots and brussel sprouts to me) and an apple strudel for dessert.

I was sitting at Table four, near the front with many of Cranbrook's area politicians, Mayor Wayne Stetski, city councilors Angus Davis, Diana Scott and Area C Director Rob Gay. I had a great chance to talk shop with our Mayor and visit with some of my co-workers at the Heritage Inn, as they served that awesome meal.

Below is a list of the winners for this year's Chamber Excellence Awards. For more on the story, check out the Drive Fm website, http://www.thedrivefm.ca/top-stories.php

Tourism Excellence Award - Canada Cup of Curling
Most Improved Business Image Award - MJ's Flowers
Retail Business of the Year Award - MJ's Flowers
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award - McGibbon's Auto and Truck Repair
Marketer of the Year Award - East Kootenay Foundation for Health
Customer Service Excellence Award - Frank's Steak and Schnitzel Haus
Company of the Year Award (1-15) - Elizabeth Lake Lodge
Company of the Year Award (16 +) - Hot Shots Cafe
Newmaker of the Year Award - Canada Cup of Curling
Business Person of the Year Award - Joey Hoeschmann
Outstanding Young Person Award - Chad Jensen

Saturday, February 25, 2012

News highlights in the East Kootenay - Feb. 25th, 2012

East Kootenay residents are facing issues on area highways throughout the region. Also the Kootenay region has a HUGE avalanche risk right now. Elkford saw 7 candidates fill in nomination forms for their upcoming by-election. And the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce is holding their Business Excellence Awards tonight! You can find all of the details here on our website, http://www.thedrivefm.ca/top-stories.php

Blogging across borders

Joining up with GameNTrain as a blogger. Looking forward to it! Watch for updates in my blog!