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25 things to be grateful for every day

Gratitude is a powerful practice that can transform our perspective and enhance our well-being. Here are 25 things to be grateful for every day:Health: Appreciate your body’s resilience and vitality.Family: The bonds that connect us, whether biological...

Eric Snyder Posted on April 19th, 2024

Fizz Canadian expansion offers mobile plans starting at just $14 | Canada

NB: Want to give it a try? Use my referral code -- 4P6VY -- and get a $25 credit after two months of use! Clip source: Fizz Canadian expansion offers mobile plans starting at just $14 | Canada Isabelle Docto | Apr 10 2024, 2:37 pmfizkes/Shutterstock ...

Eric Snyder Posted on April 12th, 2024

Researchers inch closer to developing rechargeable cement batteries — and they could change the way we power the world

Clip source: Researchers inch closer to developing rechargeable cement batteries — and they could change the way we power the world Rick Kazmer It seems that adding a few more ingredients to the standard cement recipe could yield astounding results f...

Eric Snyder Posted on March 23rd, 2024

Fear of MAGA "backlash" is no reason to let Donald Trump make an illegal run for president | Salon.com

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Eric Snyder Posted on January 6th, 2024

Urbanism Hall of Fame: Jaime Lerner – The architect of Curitiba | TheCityFix

Clip source: Urbanism Hall of Fame: Jaime Lerner – The architect of Curitiba | TheCityFix Jaime Lerner’s vision for Curitiba, Brazil included creating a connected, sustainable city that would be accessible to all. Photo by EMBARQ. This is the third en...

Eric Snyder Posted on December 29th, 2023

AI: A Camera, Not an Engine - by Venkatesh Rao

Clip source: A Camera, Not an Engine - by Venkatesh Rao "Machines" that let us peer incredibly deeply into extraordinarily large piles of data. "A Camera, Not an EngineModern AI puts us firmly into an age of exploration of computational realityThis es...

Eric Snyder Posted on December 15th, 2023

Today's letters: Canada's housing shortage — do we need so much space? | Ottawa Citizen

Clip source: Today' Thursday, Dec. 7: The size of the average house has grown, and so has the cost per person, one reader notes. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com Citizen letters Published Dec 07, 2023 • Last updated 3 hours ag...

Eric Snyder Posted on December 7th, 2023

Today's letters: Canada's housing shortage — do we need so much space? | Ottawa Citizen

Thursday, Dec. 7: The size of the average house has grown, and so has the cost per person, one reader notes. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com Join the conversation A house for sale sign in Oakville: Photo by Richard Buchan /THE C...

Eric Snyder Posted on December 7th, 2023

Economics of Urban Forests

Question to Copilot What are the economics of urban forests? How can we justify protecting and maintaining an urban forest? Copilot Answer Urban forests provide a wide range of benefits to the environment and society. According to a report by the A...

Eric Snyder Posted on December 7th, 2023

Workers begin cutting down trees in Hunt Club Road forest | CTV News

Clip source: Workers begin cutting down trees in Hunt Club Road forest | CTV News William Eltherington CTV News Ottawa Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist Contact Published Nov. 27, 2023 11:58 a.m. EST The Ottawa Airport Autho...

Eric Snyder Posted on November 27th, 2023