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[Cyclelicious] reaching non-traditional cyclists - Cyclelicious: I've been thinking about this topic a lot and it's true, there has to be a cultural shift of how we perceive bikes. For all the arguments about fixies, it's greatest gift to cycling was it's introduction of the bike to a wider audience.

[CityCaucus.com] Vision rolls dice on Burrard Bridge lane closures - CityCaucus.com: I think most people would agree an additional minute or two in traffic once in a while is a fair trade-off to make the bridge safer for pedestrians and give families the ability to get to kid-friendly places such as the Aquatic Centre and Stanley Park without having to bike all the way around to Cambie or Science World to get to the north side of False Creek. The additional time and distance effectively prevents many cycling-ready families from being able to use these facilities without getting in their car.

[BikePortland.org » Front Page] BikePortland.org » Blog Archive » Updated: Cyclist dies after ...: As tragic as this is and what should be in the conscience of all cyclists and drivers (if not, at least the garbage company who was involved) so soon after the incident, I witnessed, this morning, a driver from the same garbage company come to a stop at the base of the broadway bridge, turning right in his right hand turn lane and bikes stopped in the bike lane to his left - yelling out his window that he is making a right hand turn, mocking the cyclists, belittling the incident but maybe even worse, providing evidence the chasm between riders and those that feel they own the road is deep.

[Gear Junkie - Gear Junkie Archive] Gear Junkie's Holiday Gift Guide | Gear Review | Gear Junkie: Wenger's EvoGrip S54 Swiss Army Knife has 18 implements and 31 functions ”” from a 2.5-inch locking blade and a wood saw to pliers and a fold-out mineral-crystal magnifier. A fish scaler, hook disgorger, metal file, metal saw and integrated compass are other tricks.

[Britain Unplugged » Britain Unplugged - Green Community, Green Blog, Tips & Videos] Britain Unplugged » Blog Archive » Britain Unplugged - Green ...: Another good place to start is with your local bike shop. They can advise on what type and size of bike is best for you.

[Fearless Gearless - Blood, sweat and tears, but no extra gears!] Fixies, urban cool. | Fearless Gearless: Once upon a time Starfucks was a cool independent coffee shop, a place for people gathered and partake in the age old tradition of yapping it up over a cup of coffee (laptops did not exist then). Then one day, a large (read evil) cooperation saw the potential, bought the original vision, dismantled it into component pieces, had each piece mass produced abroad, then re-assembled the pieces in numerous areas across the country side.

[Green Living] A natural home spa for Mom | Health | Green Living: Remember to also spoil Mom with treats she can save for later, too, such as guilt-free fair trade chocolates from Equita, which buys directly from cocoa co-operatives, offering a fair price so farmers. The Law in Ontario I think is they have to wear a cycling helmet or more using an e-bike.

[Boing Boing Gadgets] Flip & Tumble Bag easy to stash - Boing Boing Gadgets: I find there to be enough room for two bags (one of them is the kind they sell for $0.99 at Whole Foods), my MacBookPro, and often an engineering notebook. It's really easy to whip the bags out of the compartment while standing in line and I have so far managed to never accidentally drop the laptop on the floor while doing so (I find I don't need to un-zip all the way to get the bags out, which tends to hold the MBP in place).

[Yoko Ono's MySpace Blog] MySpace.com Blogs - Yoko Ono MySpace Blog: Well, that's it - Earth Day Network's Top 10. As we said at the start, if just a third of us in the United States follow through on most of what's on this list, we can all collectively make a difference - and keep greenhouse gas emissions where they might otherwise be if the U.S. government stepped in and imposed mandatory CO2 caps and fuel-efficiency standards.

[Nature Network Blog Posts] Ontology #3 - The Scientist - Richard Grant's blog on Nature Network: I’m with you in principle, Steffi, but I think it’s kind of impractical to become a vegetarian just to boycott these industrial practices (it sounds a little bit like stop wearing shoes because many manufacturers run sweatshops overseas in order to produce them). It’s much better to push the government to adopt (and enforce) more rigid regulations so that this things don’t happen anymore.

[BBC NEWS | Ethical Man blog] BBC - Ethical Man blog: Are we all doomed?: Also, for those cyclists and trikers who like to ride and would ride further but for a whole lot of reasons have cause to feel unconfident (this is not about cycling on US roads as a form of potential suicide for kids and adults in this instance) there is 'electrical assist' using electrical hub motors or small geared motors with freewheel sprocket drives which you can engage when the need arises. This could even work for "old people" who were young once and rode a bicycle way back when - unless of course you believe in involuntary euthanasia for people above a certain age, in which case cycling becomes impossible.

[The Rates Blog] Blogging On Interest Rates, Economics & Business in New Zealand: Steven and Kate , How the current worldwide economic disaster will combine with nature and impact cultural, ecological deterioration (including food chains and the ability to import export) and social forces. This needs in depth consideration as it will take years to gain financial momentum.

[Modern Eco Homes] 30 Best Eco Friendly Websites And Blogs on the Web | Modern Eco ...: The green, environmentally friendly attitude is seeping back into our collective consciousness, and it’s so good to see. Lots of sites here I didn’t know about, it will take me a while to work my way through them, but thank you for putting together such a great list.

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