Archive for November, 2008
After serving two years in the Peace Corps in Paraguay, Samuel Hagler is taking the long way home: by bike. To advocate protection of endangered forests and raise money to help the San Rafael Reserve, Hagler is cycling 10,000 miles across 13 countries from South America to North America. Along… Read the rest
Since the beginning of time, mankind has begged the question, ‘how can we get some use out of our dead?’ But every time we attempt to do something productive with our corpses, failure ensues. Soylent Green was too salty. Frankenstein’s monster was dangerous and unappreciative. So if the dead aren’t … Read the rest
Admit it. You’ve always wanted to be famous and respected. And you like to win free stuff. Well now’s your chance.
Here at Wend we’re hosting a month long Friday Photo competition, with the chance to not only have your photo featured in our weekly newsletter and on our blog,… Read the rest
According to a New York Times blog post, the Natural Resources Defense Council has released a study revealing that video game consoles consume an estimated 16 billion kilowatt hours per year, which is roughly equal to the annual electricity use of the city of San Diego.
Sony’s PlayStation 3 came… Read the rest
The most common question we answer at Wend is, “What does Wend mean?” We define it as “Wandering, meandering, and seeking out your own path.” For our Fall Marmot contest, we asked you to show us pictures of you and/or your friends Wending.
Every issue we get more and more… Read the rest
Need another reason not to do cocaine?
According to a report in the Guardian, four square metres of rainforest are destroyed for every gram of cocaine snorted in the UK alone.
Francisco Santos Calderón, the vice-president of Colombia, recognizes the popularity of the green movement in Britain and is appealing… Read the rest
This amazing photo was submitted for our Marmot contest by Peter Carey. Peter, his wife, and their guide Matt took part in a 76 mile, 19 day trek in the region. An epic photo to say the least, which is just why he scored himself a Marmot jacket. Congrats Peter!… Read the rest
Sometimes it feels like all we do is report on all the bad stuff happening to the environment. It’s therefore an understatement to say that we get very excited when things go well for the earth we live on, which is why we’re proud to announce this exciting news from… Read the rest
The lights are low. The romance is high. Barry White bumps seductive from the record player beside your bed, causing the sheets to quiver with each rattling bass note. You’re not too drunk to take off your pants, but drunk enough to slide them down slowly – with style. You… Read the rest
It’s that time of year again. No, not when Sasquatch comes out of the woods to catch up on his reading. The time of year when you give cool things to friends, family, significant others and even the occasional Bigfoot on your list. And what better way to say “Happy… Read the rest
photo courtesy of Gregg and Deia. This was the their photo taken at Terra Del Fuego upon finishing… Read the rest
Congrats to Gregg Treinish and Deia Schlosberg who penned the story “Across The Andes” which appears as the cover story in our current issue. Part two of that story will appear in
When we can visualize something, it’s a lot easier to understand it, and such is the case with the human impact on the environment. Pictures of diminishing glaciers and polluted cities have come to show us that our footprints are more than a mere word; our actions are severely affecting… Read the rest
Google just launched their LIFE photo archive, where this classic image came from. Seriously, who comes up with ideas like this?
Thanks cyclelicious!… Read the rest
If you’re in Portland tonight Widmer Brothers Brewing is throwing a hell of a party where you can sip on some good beer, check out the latest winter fashion and watch watch elite skiers fly down mountains. The Big Chill, or otherwise referred to as “an avalanche of music, fashion… Read the rest
If the recent developments regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to auction off 50,000 acres of land near national parks in Utah for oil drilling and exploration wasn’t enough, now the Environmental Protection Agency is planning on relaxing clean air rules near some of the America’s most treasured spaces.… Read the rest
