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Archive for February, 2006

Pinball Clemons vs. A History of Violence

With the rapidly mounting history of gun violence in Toronto, there has been a lot of talk of law-and-order solutions to the problem, but that doesn’t come even close to addressing the real issue.
So it’s nice to see that the government of Ontario, along with erstwhile football star “Pinball” Clemons, is launching an initiative [...]

February 28th, 2006
Topic: Equality, Peace Tags: None

Drop it Like it’s Hot

A group of students at New Mexico Tech created a coffee mug that can survive a 15 ft drop onto concrete. They entered a ceramics competition that challenges teams to create mugs, golf balls, and even golf clubs using ceramics (obviously).
Mad shout-outs to anyone who can find a picture of the “bomb-shaped mug.”

February 27th, 2006
Topic: Technology Tags: None

CN Tower Climb

On Saturday, April 29, 2006, the WWF is sponsoring the annual Toronto CN Tower Climb to raise money to fight global warming. Having personally climbed the CN Tower before, I can say the experience alone is worth it, and raising money for a good cause is just icing on the cake. For more information just [...]

February 26th, 2006
Topic: Direct Action, Environment Tags: None

Park for Free

Salt Lake City has joined a few other American cities that offer free parking for eco-friendly vehicles. It’s an idea that encourages people to buy and use more fuel-efficent vehicles to help protect the environment.
Hopefully all cities will see the beauty in this, because smog harms the air and all things that use the [...]

February 25th, 2006
Topic: Environment, Health, Mind Space Tags: None

Park Your Car, Charge Your Car

I’ve long thought that solar panels need to be used all over in order to alleviate strain on an energy grid, and now that seems to be happening. Solatec has created a kit that you can put on a Toyota Prius to charge it while the car is sitting in the sun.
It can improve [...]

February 24th, 2006
Topic: Energy, Environment Tags: None

Parking Density Increased by 600%

InOut Designers have a project, made by Adrien Rovero, that allows for 6 people to park in the space that one car usually takes up.
It’s a really groovy idea that I hope to see around all urban centers!

February 23rd, 2006
Topic: Art, Direct Action Tags: None