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So what does Cap & Trade mean?
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
So I have tried to flog a little mini doco called The Story of Stuff for a while now and if you have not seen it yet please do… it’s relevance will be around for too long I think.
But the hot topic at the moment is Cap & Trade or some variation of that. At first I thought it was a very good idea or at least a good place to start. Now I am pretty sure it is not a good idea and fear that it might in fact be a very bad idea. I would love to hear your thoughts but first please watch the video Cap & Trade, made by the same guys that made The Story of Stuff.
Posted in alternative media, design, environment, inspiring, movies, peace, politics | 3 Comments »
the map magazine 2009/2010 eat drink awards
Friday, October 16th, 2009
More voting to be done if you have a couple of spare minutes. This time we have been lucky to be nominated in a couple of categories for the map magazine 2009/2010 eat drink awards. Best Coffee is obviously the one we would love to win. So if you think we are the best you can vote for us here. Thanks.
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Is all climate change by man bad?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Today is Blog Action Day when bloggers all around the world are encouraged to write about a single topic worth highlighting and this years topic is Climate Change. A topic overwhelmingly chosen by participants, which means that this is not just another climate change campaign organised by a small group. People want to talk about this topic. So what do I have to say about Climate Change.
I have been thinking about solutions a lot at the moment so instead of trying to get your attention on the dangers of man made climate change I thought I might point you to a positive story of man made climate change that you might find even more unbelievable. What ever your position on climate change I am sure you will find this story amazing, inspiring and empowering. Sure we as humans have the capacity to destroy our environment but we also have the capacity to repair it. Now if we could just all be big enough to accept the responsibility the way Willie Smits has.
By piecing together a complex ecological puzzle, biologist Willie Smits has found a way to re-grow clearcut rainforest in Borneo, saving local orangutans — and creating a thrilling blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems.
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Best in the City Awards
Monday, October 12th, 2009
We have been lovingly nominated for the award below:
Best Service to Make You Smile
In this digital age of automated existence, sometimes we forget to value the important stuff like good old fashioned face-to-face service. Whether it’s a pizza made to order, artworks out of lattes or a waiter who remembers you’re crazy for creamed spinach just like your mum used to make, this category showcases service that makes you bust out a smile and tip like it’s actually a pleasure! Vote for us in Brisbane
It is an honour to be nominated in this category because while we love serving great coffee end hope that is an experience that you walk away feeling like you have had. For me personally there has always been more to Urban Grind than just that.
So if we have ever managed to make you smile please vote for us.
If we haven’t, watch this then vote for us.
Thanks
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Validation Short Film
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
This film made me smile a lot and was so touching that I couldn’t help but shed a few happy tears. I know you will love it because you are awesome! And when I say awesome I mean it with a Rhino style emphasis… click here for the full effect of that statement.
Thanks to Operation Nice for the heads up on this one.
Posted in alternative media, art, funny, inspiring, peace | 5 Comments »
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