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You may have never heard of the artist, Christo, by name. But you’ve likely seen his unique artwork in images or in person somewhere in the past decade or two. Perhaps his most famously recognized piece of work was ‘The Gates‘, an installation of bright orange fabric panels set among… Read the rest

Last week, Calgary provincial county judge Allan Fradsham suggested that repeat offender Justin Michael Ward, 18, find his adrenaline fix in legal activities–like rock climbing or mountain biking–rather than those that are unlawful–like stealing cars.
Ward is currently sentenced to the equivalent of 18 to 24 months in jail for… Read the rest

The eco-savvy among you will know the wonders of hemp. A multi-purpose crop, it can be used in everything from textiles to foods. Not only that, but products made with hemp are a lucrative business; the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) estimates the 2008 annual retail sales of all hemp products… Read the rest

Thanks to Gov. Bill Ritter, cyclists in Colorado can feel a bit safer vis a vis their four wheeled counterparts. Yesterday he signed a bill aimed at protecting the rights of cyclists; the measure requires that “drivers give cyclists at least three feet of space when passing or risk a… Read the rest