Kite is online!

Sage’s mom, Kite, has started her first blog. Why not go over and say hi?

Want!

I know I could make one of these myself (the creator did, after all) but I’m not the most handy persno in the world. So I’m just going to have to wait until this is available for general consumption. I’ve definitely noticed a difference in driver attitudes depending on my level of visibility. The bright green shell I wear now helps a lot.

BBC – Newsbeat – Technology – Cycling jacket wins design award
(ht: Spacing Wire)

You *are* traffic

So along with my getting rid of my connections to google and yahoo, I have left del.icio.us as well.  So now instead of daily blogs of links, I’ve just added the Scribefire firefox plugin and can, with the push of a button, open a window to publish an entry about what I’m seeing.

Anyway – I just came across this cartoon.

My thoughts exactly

The (informal?) motto of critical mass is “We’re not blocking traffic, we are traffic.”  As someone who occasionally drives a car for work reasons, I have to say that at least for me, I sometimes forget that distinction even about cars.  How many times have you cursed a traffic jam for holding you up without even thinking for a minute that not only are you held up by the traffic jam – you are the traffic jam.

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links for 2007-12-14

• BikingToronto: Video: Copenhagen Bike Rush Hour
  The frustrating thing, I think, is like John Lennon’s “War is Over (If You Want It) – Toronto could be a cycling city like this if we wanted it. Sadly we only get this kind of turnout at Critical Mass.
  (tags: cycling)

For people who aren’t Sage’s facebook friends

Sage posted this today and it is absolutely hilarious (and quite catchy as well!). Like Sage said – there’s a reason we don’t live in suburbia.

links for 2007-12-11

• The Raw Story | White House press secretary admits she didn’t know what Cuban Missile Crisis was
  This is pathetic. How incompetent can our government be?
  (tags: politics)

links for 2007-12-09

• Happy Holidays from O. U. R. S.
  Who wants a bike lane for Christmas? If you’ve been good boys and girls, send your email now!
  (tags: cycling toronto)
• Full text of DESCHOOLING SOCIETY by Ivan Illich courtesy of Paul Knatz
  A fantastic book on subject of unschooling/deschooling. I’d recomment the book rather than the text version myself but if you can stand reading on-screen, more power to you!
  (tags: unschooling deschooling)
• A Bundle of Joy Isn’t Enough? – New York Times
  Probably the most disgusting display of materialism I’ve seen this week. I’m revolted!
  (tags: consumerism materialism disgusting)

links for 2007-12-08

• Badvertising: McDonald’s Advertises On Elementary School Report Cards
  Sure, it’s revolting and something of an outrage. At the same time, it isn’t the only thing that upsets people about school. If you don’t like it, work for change or leave the system. There’s a reason why we homeschool, folks.
  (tags: advertising consumerism homeschooling)
• Techskeptic’s Data Daily: Atheist Charities
  Atheist charities is a bad description – areligious may be more accurate. These charities aren’t associated with any church and are good causes.
  (tags: charity)
• Declutter Your Desk
  (tags: organization lifehacks)

links for 2007-10-15

• TheStar.com | GTA | Private bailout of city rinks . . . priceless
  It kind of pisses me off that someone comes up with the money for skating rinks to open but libraries are having reduced hours and no Sunday service due to budget cuts. Anyone willing to pay to keep the libraries open for us?
  (tags: toronto library budget politics)

links for 2007-09-10

• The Shock Doctrine: “No Logo” Author Releases Controversial Short Film
  This book looks to be a fascinating read when it comes out. i recommend the film (in this post) as well though there is some disturbing imagery.
  (tags: capitalism, politics, video psychology)