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Fighting Olympic Aversion

Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by Kerry Banks.

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2010 WINTER OLYMPICS UPDATE
Whistler hopes record-breaking snows are enough
by Kerry Banks
Record-breaking snows in Whistler this month have been attracting droves of skiers. In fact, the resort has already surpassed its record for November snowfall, with several days still remaining for the month. Even so, tourism officials are worried about the effect of “Olympic Aversion,” a [...]

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SYNC My Ride: As in, Cars That Talk

Posted on 29. Nov, 2009 by Kerry Banks.

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SYNC can even receive text messages and read them aloud using a robotized female voice known as “Samantha.” To reply, the driver selects from one of 15 pre-selected text messages.

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Auto-Obesity? Rethinking Car Addiction and Community Health

Posted on 29. Nov, 2009 by Bernice Paul.

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I recently stumbled across a clever sustainability tactic called the Auto-Obesity program – through the popular Aviva Community Fund. What a brilliant spin on asking us to rethink our addiction to single-occupancy vehicles, environmental pollution and personal health! Just have a look at this checklist put together by the program’s founders, BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation), [...]