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On May 01, 2008, Anny thought
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The Vancouver SPCA received a small handful of poodle miniature crosses this week and I got to walk one of them. His name is Astro.
Astro does get excited when he thinks it’s time for play, wagging his tail in a typical doggy way and jumping up to the door when you come close, so it’s not as if he’s anti-social – he just has some security issues so he needs someone who’s patient and willing to show him the ropes one block at a time. Astro would be a perfect match for someone who likes slow leisurely walks and has a porch where he can fully utilize his exceptional observational skills. He practiced by staring down every car that went by during our stroll. For details on Astro, click here.
On May 01, 2008, Angela Chih thought
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Cars, houses…heck, pretty much everything! They don’t make ‘em like they used to. And textiles are no exception. Today’s clothes are largely composed of strange synthetics that combined with shoddy mass manufacturing, just can’t take the wear and tear of regular use. And that’s how big companies like it. How else will they get you to go back for more! Well, that wasn’t always the case. Fabrics from 20 or 30 years ago were more substantial and rivalled today’s standards. Now thanks to the rise of Conscious Consumerism, people are realizing that there is a lot of life left in old clothes. You know that gorgeous party dress that you’ve had to shelf due to that conspicuous tear? Save for the hole, the rest of the garment can be salvaged and become part of a cheeky and cheerful new design. That’s Melissa Ferreira‘s artistic view anyway. When the Vancouver-based designer started Adhesif Clothing, she was inspired by the quality of older textiles and just how many unwanted clothes were out there. “It just made sense to use recycled fabrics,” she said. “There was already an abundance of it.” Wearing Melissa’s adorable, sustainable clothes is a great way to make your statement and celebrate the planet. “Start by taking small steps. Reduce, re-use, and recycle. At the very least, don’t be wasteful.†For a listing of shops that carry Adhesif Clothing, click here.
On April 29, 2008, Stasia Siscoe thought
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On April 28, 2008, Angela Chih thought
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Reena has some of the best solutions for your everyday household problems, but so do her readers! This week, we’re featuring two:
On April 28, 2008, Mad Morten thought
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At the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco lives a Penguin named Pierre who has a bit of a problem: At the ripe old age of 25, he’s going bald! And although for us humans this can be an embarrassment, for an African Penguin it would usually be a death sentence unless you happen to have some friends at Oceanic Worldwide, a diving gear supplier.
You see, penguins rely on their feathers rather than blubber to keep themselves warm as they fly through frigid waters. And when the feathers come off, so does the insulation. As a result, poor old Pierre was left shivering on the side of the pool as his friends basked about. But with the help of his scientist keepers and scuba gear friends, he was outfitted with a sleek and warm wet suit that would keep him nice and warm. And after wearing the new outfit for some time, Pierre’s feathers are now growing back and he is slowly learning to take the plunge in the buff as he did back in the day.
On April 26, 2008, Aarti Vaid thought
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On April 25, 2008, Angela Chih thought
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No, we’re not talking about the superhero that fights evil in theatres next month. But when you get a load of what an average Joe like Jeff Glen goes through to train for the ultimate triathlon, you’ll wonder whether he has supernatural powers! Summer’s just around the corner so you’ve probably started to notice a lot of people out training for the marathons and triathlons that are going down all over the world in the coming months. Ever wonder what it takes to finish a race like that? Well, Jeff should know! In part one of three, he introduces the equipment necessary to conquer the most challenging race of all: The Ironman Triathlon.
On April 24, 2008, Anny thought
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The Puli is a medium-small breed of Hungarian dog known for its long, corded coat. The tight curls of the coat, similar to dreadlocks, make it virtually waterproof. Pulik are very intelligent, have excellent agility, and are obedient enough to train for athletic competition. They are also fabulous herding dogs.
On April 23, 2008, Anny thought
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For details on Ginger, click here. To read the profile of another dog, click here.
On April 23, 2008, Angela Chih thought
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