Tag Archives: environment

Wind generator

Posted on 2009/11/24 by kiwinerd

The people across the road are awesome. They also just installed a wind generator. If I hadn’t been observant and asked a friendly question of a guy who just descended a ladder, I might not have noticed. It blends in … Continue reading →

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Good Guide iPhone app

Posted on 2009/08/28 by kiwinerd

GoodGuide.com comes with a pretty impressive list of fans. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but in places the web site’s warnings about products look a tad overblown. Maybe that’s just my innate anti-Berkeley-itis from being a Stanford grad… … Continue reading →

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Eco bags

Posted on 2009/05/30 by kiwinerd
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Toronto bike accidents map

Posted on 2009/03/22 by kiwinerd

Sobering food for thought:- http://maker.demo.geocommons.com/maps/69

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First Major Snowstorm of Winter, Part 2

Posted on 2008/12/19 by kiwinerd

Had to contend with THIS today… Snow started early. By the time I had to WALK to physio (no cab company would pick me up around 9am!!) there were a few inches on the ground. By nightfall we had been … Continue reading →

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Autumn Weather Bonus

Posted on 2008/09/17 by kiwinerd

Now this is the sort of weather I can get used to!!

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Alaska 30 May

Posted on 2008/05/31 by kiwinerd

This morning I got up before dawn for a 5am taxi pickup. The ride was quick and expertly piloted, and so I was in the terminal not long after 5:30am. At the American Airlines checkin, I noted a funny thing: … Continue reading →

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Cyclist activism

Posted on 2008/05/26 by kiwinerd

The Bells on Bloor event yesterday was a resounding success. Police estimates apparently put our numbers at 1500! The carnival atmosphere and fabulous weather contributed to the positivity, as did the smiles, waves and chants of the riders. It was … Continue reading →

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Bells on Bloor

Posted on 2008/05/21 by kiwinerd

Bike activism plans for this month:

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Streets are for People

Posted on 2008/05/11 by kiwinerd

On Earth Day 2008, I happened upon an interesting protest march while (horrors!) buying coffee in a Starbucks. At least I was using a green form of transportation that day: my skateboard. It looked like a perfect photo(-blog) opportunity, so … Continue reading →

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