china's no jolly green giant

I know this is from the Sun but i found it very interesting. check it out!

http://www.torontosun.com/comment/columnists/lorrie_goldstein/2009/10/04/11284411-sun.html

Four Square

Is now in Toronto!
http://foursquare.com/
and OCAD is on the Map - both sLab and DFI are here. Watch it grow.

thefuntheory.com

see this site and the initiative - people motivated by fun. Design is the provocation.
www.thefuntheory.com
and a youtube video: funstairs

nice.

Here is an article explaining why the rape tunnel was a hoax:

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2009/09/artlurker_explains_rape_tunnel.php

One of the pictures was taken directly from this website:

http://www.geversaircraft.com/wt/wt5x7.htm

Compare-

http://www.artlurker.com/2009/09/the-rape-tunnel-by-sheila-zareno/

Green transport...

A few years ago a friend of mine returned from a trip from Holland and was sharing all their cycle stories with me. I was shocked to know how seriously cycling was taken. I discovered that Holland is pretty advanced in comparison to Toronto in terms of a cycling infrastructure. Why they even have a Cycle Parking Station. Yes, Cycle parking, like I've never seen it before at a Railway station. They also have much more designated cycle lanes, most are seperate from motorist lanes.

Here's a video to give you an idea of how many cycling commuters there are. (sorry about the music...)

Why can't Toronto do that? Well it turns out that they were planning something neat called Bixi, which is currently being used by our neighbors in Quebec. It's a bike rental system situated all over town. Of course not comparable to Holland but definitely a start. Bixi has been delayed due to the City Worker's strike which occurred over the summer, but it's a great alternative to those who don't own bikes and need to get from point A to point B. Also convenient for those experiencing transit delays; you'd have the option to cycle to your destination instead of taking a cab or waiting for a shuttle bus. Bixi stations are out of service during the harsh winter season from Nov-March, but still a great green transport alternative.

I think that if Bike lanes were barred off with road medians all over town it would make cyclists feel safe. Possibly even encourage more. A median would make it harder for cabs and reckless drivers to run cyclists off the road. Yes an expensive project, but in the long run better for the environment. As for Bixi, hopefully it will reach Toronto soon.

Here is the issue topic for next week:

The Rape Tunnel
http://www.artlurker.com/2009/09/the-rape-tunnel-by-sheila-zareno/

Ideas for Better Living

Here are some websites that may help you live a more sustainable life!

www.onebottle.ca
www.earthimprints.com
www.foodland.gov.on.ca
www.healthierchoices.ca
www.canadianliving.com/life/green_living/is_canada_eco_friendly_surprising_ways_we_areand_arent.php
www.greenontario.org
www.universalstone.com
www.sustainability.com
www.naturecleanliving.com
www.universalstone.ca