http://www.strikeanywherefilms.com/
Monday, January 19, 2009
What? A movie about cities, biking and politics? How unusual ...
http://www.strikeanywherefilms.com/
Friday, November 28, 2008
Using Subway Trains to Create Reef
The New York Transit Authority has a program that retrofits old subway trains into artificial reefs.
The square meter density of fish appears to have been multiplied par 400, boosting the habitat and the local recreational fishing, generating millions for states such as Delaware.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Movies!
A message from Adam P.
Hello all,
This week boasts three urban planning-related events I am attending and would encourage you to do the same.
1.
On Tuesday at 20h00 there is a screening of Radiant City at Cinema Politica, McGill. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/426
It's a 2006 film showing a side of the suburbanite life, and boasts appearances from your favorite vitriolic urban critic, James Howard Kunstler, among others. It's Canadian and comedic. I will head down from our 4th floor hangout at around 19h40, if you would like to join me.
2.
On Friday at 19h30, there will be a world premiere screening of Roadsworth: Crossing the Line at Cinema Politica Concordia. Please let me know if you are interested in attending this event, and I would be glad to go with you. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/394 It is also part of Montreal's International Documentary Film Festival. www.ridm.qc.ca
SYNOPSIS - ROADSWORTH CROSSING THE LINE: Over a period of three years, the stencil artist Peter Gibson, aka Roadsworth, made his mark on Montreal in the early hours of the morning by launching a self-described "attack on the streets."
3.
On Saturday 22 November, there will be an event called Street Dog. It should be a lot of fun! Read the flyer text below.
A celebration of bikes and biking. Open to all bikes and riders.
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Une célébration du cyclisme et des cyclistes. Ouvert à tous les vélos.
Alleycat races not your style? A Street Dog Street Meet might be more your cup of tea.
Scavenger Hunt. Race. Prizes. Party.
November 22nd 2008
Registration and Pre-race activities 12-2pm @ Parc La Fontaine (corner Brébeuf and Rachel).
Race 2-5 pm.
Gathering and Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
To pre-register or for info:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
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Les courses "alleycat" vous intimident? Alors peut-être qu'une rencontre Street Dog vous fera plaisir.
Rallye/Chasse au trésor. Course. Prix. Fête.
Le 22 novembre 2008
Enregistrement et activités d'avant course 12-2pm
au Parc La Fontaine (coin Brébeuf and Rachel).
Course 2-5 pm.
Rassemblement et Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
Pour préenregistrement ou pour information:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
Hello all,
This week boasts three urban planning-related events I am attending and would encourage you to do the same.
1.
On Tuesday at 20h00 there is a screening of Radiant City at Cinema Politica, McGill. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/426
It's a 2006 film showing a side of the suburbanite life, and boasts appearances from your favorite vitriolic urban critic, James Howard Kunstler, among others. It's Canadian and comedic. I will head down from our 4th floor hangout at around 19h40, if you would like to join me.
2.
On Friday at 19h30, there will be a world premiere screening of Roadsworth: Crossing the Line at Cinema Politica Concordia. Please let me know if you are interested in attending this event, and I would be glad to go with you. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/394 It is also part of Montreal's International Documentary Film Festival. www.ridm.qc.ca
SYNOPSIS - ROADSWORTH CROSSING THE LINE: Over a period of three years, the stencil artist Peter Gibson, aka Roadsworth, made his mark on Montreal in the early hours of the morning by launching a self-described "attack on the streets."
3.
On Saturday 22 November, there will be an event called Street Dog. It should be a lot of fun! Read the flyer text below.
A celebration of bikes and biking. Open to all bikes and riders.
-------------------------------
Une célébration du cyclisme et des cyclistes. Ouvert à tous les vélos.
Alleycat races not your style? A Street Dog Street Meet might be more your cup of tea.
Scavenger Hunt. Race. Prizes. Party.
November 22nd 2008
Registration and Pre-race activities 12-2pm @ Parc La Fontaine (corner Brébeuf and Rachel).
Race 2-5 pm.
Gathering and Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
To pre-register or for info:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
-------------------------------
Les courses "alleycat" vous intimident? Alors peut-être qu'une rencontre Street Dog vous fera plaisir.
Rallye/Chasse au trésor. Course. Prix. Fête.
Le 22 novembre 2008
Enregistrement et activités d'avant course 12-2pm
au Parc La Fontaine (coin Brébeuf and Rachel).
Course 2-5 pm.
Rassemblement et Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
Pour préenregistrement ou pour information:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Ice, bling & bobby
We've been witnessing the world wide financial meltdown triggered by the American mortgage crisis, but how is it affecting you and me, and the English Bobbies?
In this week-end's New York Times, Friedman takes a look at the effect of the Icelandic meltdown (no pun intended) and how some 120 English municipalities, universities and police departments can no longer access their savings... :
"So think about it: Some mortgage broker in Los Angeles gives subprime “liar loans” to people who have no credit ratings so they can buy homes in Southern California. Those flimsy mortgages get globalized through the global banking system and, when they go sour, they eventually prompt banks to stop lending, fearful that every other bank’s assets are toxic, too. The credit crunch hits Iceland, which went on its own binge. Meanwhile, the police department of Northumbria, England, had invested some of its extra cash in Iceland, and, now that those accounts are frozen, it may have to reduce street patrols this weekend."
In this week-end's New York Times, Friedman takes a look at the effect of the Icelandic meltdown (no pun intended) and how some 120 English municipalities, universities and police departments can no longer access their savings... :
"So think about it: Some mortgage broker in Los Angeles gives subprime “liar loans” to people who have no credit ratings so they can buy homes in Southern California. Those flimsy mortgages get globalized through the global banking system and, when they go sour, they eventually prompt banks to stop lending, fearful that every other bank’s assets are toxic, too. The credit crunch hits Iceland, which went on its own binge. Meanwhile, the police department of Northumbria, England, had invested some of its extra cash in Iceland, and, now that those accounts are frozen, it may have to reduce street patrols this weekend."
Florida comes up to talk to Montreal
Richard Florida published an editorial in the Gazette about Montreal a couple of days ago.The author of "The Rise of the Creative Class" and "Who's Your City?" praised our metropole for its resourcefulness in this time of financial crisis. If you're lazy, you can also skip to Spacing Montreal's article on Florida's piece. The Montreal Mirror also wrote an interest piece about Richard 3 years ago, it's still up on the net if you want to check it out.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Demonstration – No to Harper and the Conservatives!
October 5 2008 | 12h30 | Square Dorchester - metro Peel
A march followed by guest speakers.
When: Sunday October 5 at 12h30
Start: Gathering at Square Dorchester (métro Peel; angle rue Peel et boulevard René-Lévesque), in Montréal
Finish: Place des arts
Speakers: Emmanuel Bilodeau and other guest speakers
This event is organized by the following groups: Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (AQLPA), Collectif Échec à la guerre, Conseil central des syndicats nationaux de Montréal, Conseil national des chômeurs et chômeuses, Conseil régional FTQ Montréal métropolitain, D'Abord Solidaires, Front d'action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU), L'R des centres de femmes du Québec, Syndicat des professionnelles et professionnels du gouvernement du Québec (SPGQ), Table régionale des organismes communautaires et bénévoles de la Montérégie (TROC-M), Table des regroupements provinciaux d'organismes communautaires et bénévoles (TRPOCB)
Click on the links below for more information (in French only):
Les coupures, ca tue la culture
http://cybersolidaires.typepad.com/r/2008/09/appel-une-grand.html
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/arts/nouvelles/200809/23/01-22899-les-artistes-de-concert-contre-les-coupes.php
A march followed by guest speakers.
When: Sunday October 5 at 12h30
Start: Gathering at Square Dorchester (métro Peel; angle rue Peel et boulevard René-Lévesque), in Montréal
Finish: Place des arts
Speakers: Emmanuel Bilodeau and other guest speakers
This event is organized by the following groups: Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (AQLPA), Collectif Échec à la guerre, Conseil central des syndicats nationaux de Montréal, Conseil national des chômeurs et chômeuses, Conseil régional FTQ Montréal métropolitain, D'Abord Solidaires, Front d'action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU), L'R des centres de femmes du Québec, Syndicat des professionnelles et professionnels du gouvernement du Québec (SPGQ), Table régionale des organismes communautaires et bénévoles de la Montérégie (TROC-M), Table des regroupements provinciaux d'organismes communautaires et bénévoles (TRPOCB)
Click on the links below for more information (in French only):
Les coupures, ca tue la culture
http://cybersolidaires.typepad.com/r/2008/09/appel-une-grand.html
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/arts/nouvelles/200809/23/01-22899-les-artistes-de-concert-contre-les-coupes.php
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