Technology » has many applications TWO NORTH Shore businessmen have set up office downtown to con- nect people worldwide, By lan Noble News Reporter. Keith Stacey, 31, and Paul Cox, 32, have launched an advanced video conferencing company that allows users to see who they’re talking to in ’ “real time.” ». Why would someone want to see who they are talking to instead of simply picking up ‘the telephone? “To see them sweat,” said Stacey. — He pointed out body lan- guage plays:a large role ‘in ' human interaction. And that’s important when putting together business deais. . Job interviewers will alse appreciate : the . technology. Instead of having to fly a “number of candidates in from all. over the country -— or “globe — interviewers‘‘can have mich ‘cheaper :face-to- ~ face: chats. with. prospective. employees . through’: Inter-. ‘| Healtors are’ often called ‘in. to | discuss listing a home with sellers who have just completed 3 lot of «| work” to prepare | it: for - the marketplace. On ' occaaion, - the Realtors just have to hold their breath and recommend thet the owners re-do the work they have jut done. : ; , If you are thinking of selling your home, calla professional. realtor before you make any changes. Whether you are considering new ‘| paint and wallpaper or kitchen tenovations, - a . knowledgeable Realtor can give you advice on what will help your. house sell and whether the work you are contemplating is really necessary. Sometimes the decor of a home makes a strong statement, and it's not necessarily “Buy me!” ; Your goal should be to neutralize the house - (this does not-mean to kill any personality it had!) - ‘and to make it sparkle. Work to create a "| canvas on which prospective buyers can mentally paint what their lives will be like when they move in with theit possessions and family, FOR FULL SERVICE IN BUYING O8 SELLING, CALL US AT 988-7368 _| Pam and Alan Skinner are licensed realtors with RE/MAX Crest Realty |} Apart from their pooled educational qualifications MBA, CGA, B.Sc, BA, B.Comm, Pam has an extensive background in Wills and Estates with a major trust company and Alan was formerly a senior banker with one. of «the major chartered banks. : _ To contact via e-mail: skinner@direct.ca Visit our Internet site at — hetpMunce jurock.com/skinner. himl vision) and Kelth Sta NEWS photo Mike Waketleld [NORTH SHORE entroprsneurs Paul Cox (left, on tele- provide an advanced com- munications tool with video cenferencing. - national Video Conferencing. Stacey reeled off other uses for the cutting-edge technology —- distance edu- cation, witness testimony, sales meetings, round-table discussions and long-distance birthday wishes. ; “The two entrepreneurs. said clients themselves often come up with new applica- tions .for the technology, which also allows for “multi- point” communication. “There is great potential for organizations to apply video conferencing technolo- gy as a cost-effective and effi- cient communications tool,” said Stacey. - See Home page 22 snwetation to joina dynamic and effective group of men and women who are making a . difference in our community — the Z ' Canadian Progress Club The Greater Vancouver, Vancouver - Downtown and Vancouver Evergreen '. "Progress Club Offers: ° an opportunity to give something back to our community * social interaction with these clubs and others in the area ° leadership development through participation ® networking opportunities © new friendships ¢ a sense of accomplishment * national and regional annual conventions ‘@ fun : Club events include: © B.C. Speciat Olympics Swim Meets ° Big Brothers _ © Firefighters Fu ie resis; et tracks nr ‘ Avenue, indicated on the map below, to permit the provisions of “Zoning Bylaw, 1995; ore icultural Soci me ren cian Rak, a CRAM VOLUNTERRS The Hoet Program is looking for volunteers to spend time once a week aasisting newcomers learn more about Canadian life and helping them practice their English skills. Volunteer can teurn about another culture and language and make new friends, There is no financial obligation to join this program. For more information, call Theresa Chong of the North Shore Multicultural Society at 988-2931, This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, rifolio? RVR PUEMANCIAL What's happening to your F YOU NEED: ¢a qualified Financial Planner * a well developed asset allocation strategy * to be educated through FREE seminars A *tocnsure that your future is in good hands * someone to let you know they care * you can try to do it yourself . 4 Cail Now! 681-1300 | Fortune Financial Corp. 1750-1075 West Georgia St., Van, B.C. Nance is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver, pursuant to Section . 980 of the Municipal Act of British Columbia, that a Public Mecting will b heid on MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1996.at 7:30.p.m. ‘in the Council. Chamber, Cit Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, B.C.:to receive representations i connection with the following: - a . aa weit “ te a ena pol oe " sep Mr. Ray Griffin of Dalla-Lana Griffin Architects, on behalf of North Shore Studio; . Management, has applied for a Development Variance Permit with respect to propertie legally described as Lot 1, Block 38, D.L. 272, Plan 21505, located at 555 Brooksbank.; No. 6700”, Document “A”, to be varied as follows: oy Il The provisions of: oe ne . 1. Comprehensive Development 132 Zone is hereby varied as follows: (a) Schedule 27 entitled “Siting Plan” is varied by deleting the e isti feet” northerly setback requirement for “Block 4” and replacing minimum required northerly setback of 43 feet for said “Block’4” . Brooksbank ‘Avene A. LL PERSONS who believe that their interest in property is affected by th proposed Development Variance Permit shall be afforded a reasonabl opportunity to be heard — in person, by attorney or by petition. The propased Perm and relevant background documents may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk:. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday from March 4 — March 18, 1996, ; except Statutory Holidays. ; : ; Bruce A. Hawkshaw, City Clerk