How long do you think the average office email goes unread? Ten minutes? Five? The answer will surprise you…. In his book Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked, author Adam Alter makes a compelling case for why we should do our very best to limit email time during…
Three cheers for German gymnast Sarah Voss, who rejected the overly revealing leotard and reclaimed her own comfort during the 2021 European Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Basel, Switzerland. Voss, the 2019 German all-around champion, broke with convention and wore a full-body suit stretching down to her ankles for all her events during the April 2021…
Nighttime lights are a given in today’s urban environment, but don’t assume their glow is always rosy. It’s an idea that triggered for me while I was reading The Big Tiny: A Built-It-Myself Memoir by Dee Williams — one of my favourite books. Dee builds herself a tiny house as a means to reclaim meaning…
A bike for one, a bike for two, and now: a bicycle made from bamboo! I ran across this gorgeous specimen at Cyco’s Sports in Ottawa, Ontario. Did you know that these unique bikes are gaining popularity as eye-catching, socially responsible rides worldwide? The source At present, most bamboo bicycle frames in North America, Europe and…
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