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Entries from June 2008

The Toronto Cycling Map Safety Tips

June 27th, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: Cycling · Toronto · Travel

Happiness

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Dan Gilbert in his talk about Synthetic Happiness says whether you win the lottery or become a paraplegic, three months later you will be equally happy. We adapt to our circumstances.
We synthesize our happiness. Given a choice between two paintings where you can’t change your mind, most people come to believe that the one [...]

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Tags: Philosophy of Life

How to cycle safely in a large city

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

(Based on my experiences riding in Toronto, Canada)
Wear a helmet. Falling to pavement from even a foot above the ground can cause a concussion or worse. Gravity is extremely powerful. A helmet protects the most vulnerable part of your body. Lose the vanity and wear a helmet; it could save your life!
Give adequate clearance to [...]

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Tags: Cycling

Giving up our childhood prejudices

June 17th, 2008 · No Comments

When Johnny Miller said on NBC last weekend that Rocco Mediate was more like a guy who should be cleaning Tiger Wood’s pool than challenging him in the US Open, I laughed. Later, when he said he wasn’t sure a name like Rocco could go on the US Open trophy, I realized it was just [...]

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Tags: Philosophy of Life

Becel Heart & Stroke Ride

June 1st, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: Toronto · Volunteering