If I Had Ten Billion Dollars
What would you do if you won a $10 billion lottery tomorrow? What luxury items would you rush out and buy? The latest in sports cars,…
Read articleThe Spirit of Simon
“It is our moral obligation to protect the defenseless.” – Simon Jackson Recently, I met Simon Jackson. I really enjoy connecting with people, especially leaders who…
Read articleBiodiversity, Food Security, and Mr. Potato Head
Today, 22 May 2008, is the International Day for Biological Diversity. Happy Biodiversity Day, everyone! I’m sure you’re just like me, and when you think about…
Read articleCycling for Everyone
The City Program at Simon Fraser University is presenting this free public talk by Dr. John Pucher of Rutgers University. Cycling for Everyone: Lessons for Vancouver…
Read articleVancouver Hosts Pangea Day
Pangea Day, organized by T.E.D. Conferences, (see www.pangeaday.org) arrives on May 10, 2008 with a live 4-hour broadcast from Los Angeles, Rio, London, Cairo, Kigali, Mumbai,…
Read articleUBC Visual Art Grad Show – TODAY’S SPECIAL
Where: 650 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, B.C. (near 2nd Ave and Main St) Dates: Friday April 18 – Sunday April 27 Hours: 11am – 6pm daily TODAY’S…
Read article2008 UBC Farm Symposium
I saw this poster on campus, today. Note that you should RSVP by tomorrow.
Read articleEthical Progressive Intelligent Consumer
From eco-travel to green weddings, the EPIC sustainable living expo is here this weekend. Green living is becoming big business. If you’ve got mixed feelings about…
Read articleSalads and Frappuccinos
What influenzes your food choices? Are you being fed (mis)information through marketing, advertising and packaging that directs your subconscious food choices. How does the environment around…
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Are you Crazy if you Electrify Your Bike?
By Joanne Fox,
I used to think that electric bikes were for crazy old guys with headphones that swerve down the bike path singing their own eccentric tunes. But…
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