CNN is sweet on vegans for once

Wow, I never thought I would agree with something CNN had posted, least of all be re-posting it here. However, it seems likely that hell has frozen over since the weather is still cold, so maybe now is the right time to applaud CNN. Read More »

  • Apr. 30, 2010
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Apple kills seal hunt game: wrong or right?

CBC – NL designer feels discriminated against PETA applauds Apple and Steve Jobs Sure, clubbing digital seals is offensive, but is it worse than killing prostitutes, deer or fishing in the palm of your hand? Should all of these games be banned? Discuss.

unclutter your life – give your stuff away

As a follow-up to yesterday's post about freeganism, here is another lovely movement that I hope will take off. Read More »

  • Apr. 26, 2010
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Freegan – a documentary

I can't say I have actively participated in the lifestyle of being freegan, but I do have a great interest in the politics behind it. Coupled with such things as the public fruit movement, which is documented by sites like Fallen Fruit, it could be a great tool for people trying to live their lives as simple as possible in large urban centres. Read More »

  • Apr. 25, 2010
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Best NA veg cities: Winnipeg represent?

PETA’s North American city rankings So, I’m not surprised at all to see Portland in the number one spot for the States, and I guess seeing Vancouver as the best in Canada shouldn’t drop any jaws. However, I have to say I’m surprised at how the prairies make their way on the list. Calgary beats […]

  • Apr. 22, 2010
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Staff, vehicle shortage kept Syncrude from protecting ducks

“One vehicle was on loan to another division of Syncrude; the others could not be obtained from a rental company because of high demand for vehicles in the area at the time.” CBC News – Edmonton – Staff, vehicle shortage kept Syncrude from protecting ducks. So, arguably the major source of revenue in Alberta, and […]

  • Apr. 22, 2010
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