First, residents of Vancouver were asked to boil their tap water before drinking it because wind storms was wreaking havoc along the Pacific for the past couple weeks stirring up a lot of dirt and minerals in the local reservoirs. Now, the city is under a heavy snow warning. After hearing about this news from … Continue reading Crazy weather, everywhere…
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The Military's In-Charge
If you haven't seen the news, there was a military coup and the military has taken over the government and now controls the country. It sounds more dire than it actually is. I haven't seen much in terms of military presence or actions since I live out of the city center, but from what I've … Continue reading The Military's In-Charge
Movie: An Inconvenient Truth
Whether Al Gore is using his movie “An Inconvenient Truth” for his strategy to campaign for the next US presidency is up in the air (he hasn’t said that he’s running in the next election, and he hasn’t completely denied – politicians, eh!). Whatever he decides, go watch this movie. Not to support his … Continue reading Movie: An Inconvenient Truth
That's one big sign… how are you "feeling"?
I was just taking a stroll through the major shopping district in Bangkok (some of you might know it as Siam Square/Centre/Paragon) and, BAM, there's this huge Nokia sign. Cool, but a little freaky… Want to know what other people are "feeling"? Click on the We Feel Fine image and find out… Basically they created … Continue reading That's one big sign… how are you "feeling"?
Follow the white rabbit…
If you have time to kill this weekend, you might want to follow the white rabbit ala The Matrix… a pretty cool and interactive advertising campaign by Volkswagon which will take you through some interesting websites… you can join the adventure at http://www.urbanjunkies.com/adventure/ Or if you don't have the time (for the adventure or to … Continue reading Follow the white rabbit…
Animals lose a friend
Some people might say that Steve Irwin is a crazy SOB with what he does with animals and that it might not be in their best interests… but for all it's worth, I think Steve Irwin was passionate about his work, animals and saving the environment. Irwin dies on Monday. He died doing the thing … Continue reading Animals lose a friend
Coca Cola turns BLAK
Coca Cola introduced a mid-calorie drink supposedly to be healthier than the original. For all the health nuts out there and for the "trendy" 20-somethings who don't want to b e seen as kids hopped up on caffeine with rotting teeth, I think Coke has found a niche market. I thought the US website was … Continue reading Coca Cola turns BLAK