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Links Grow on Trees – And So Does Good Food!

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This weekend, I want to let someone else do the talking. Birke Baehr is an 11-year old kid, but he’s got the wisdom of a 40-year old and he wants to tell you what he thinks about our current food system. This is a short video, about 5 minutes, and its well worth the watch!!

I particularly love his quote that you can either pay for good food now or pay for hospital bills later. I plan to do some more talking about the food system in future posts, but if you’re interested in learning more, you could check out some of my past posts on food issues. I also want to share with you an update on the issue of triclosan – the environmentally toxic anti-bacterial agent that I wrote about back in April. A new study has been released showing that triclosan impairs muscle function in animals and human tissue. The evidence supporting the restriction of triclosan just keeps piling up but governments aren’t moving very quickly. If you are purchasing household sanitation products, remember not to buy anti-bacterial or anti-microbial products – they are no better than soap and water.

Last week’s articles were featured in a number of carnivals and link roundups this week:

Ethical Mutual Funds – A Better Way to Invest? was featured in:

Investing to Save the World was featured in:

Thanks to all the bloggers and carnival hosts who linked back to me this week! As I bid you adieu for the weekend, here are some great articles that I was reading in the blogosphere this week:

Did you watch the video? What do you think of Birke’s ideas and thoughts?

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Links Grow on Trees – Defending Like an Olympian!

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Swordplay | Source: eschipul on Flickr via CC BY-SA 2.0 LicenceTuesday is the day! On Tuesday afternoon, I’m defending my Master’s Thesis, the product of the last 16 months of my working life. I feel inspired by the Olympics to defend. Seeing all these athletes come out with intensity and passion has been fuelling me to cut down my academic committee on any question they can come up. For those unfamiliar with the process, here’s how it works. Two weeks ago, I gave my academic committee (made up of my supervisor and two other professors at the University) a final copy of my thesis manuscript. They have spent the last two weeks reviewing it, poking holes in it and trying to find mistakes. On Tuesday, I have to give a 20-30 minute presentation summarizing the thesis, and then they will set about their task of challenging me on every aspect of the document. In response, I have to defend my work. I’ve heard of thesis defences that were quick and easy, lasting maybe half an hour. I’ve heard of marathon defences that go on into the night. Whatever the case may be, I will resist the temptation to break down and curl up on the floor. I will stand tall, I will be proud of my work and I will defend it to the death. OK, maybe not to the death… ;)

Last week’s articles were featured in a number of carnivals and link roundups this week:

Are We Funding Our Own Demise was featured in:

The Value of the Corporate Social Responsibility Label was featured in:

Thanks to all the bloggers and carnival hosts who linked back to me this week! As I bid you adieu for the weekend, here are some great articles that I was reading in the blogosphere this week:

Lots of great articles this week! Happy Weekend Everyone and wish me luck!

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Links Grow on Trees – Go Canada Go!!

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Olympic Flag | Source: Department for Communities and Local Government on Flickr via CC-BY ND 2.0 LicenceI love the Olympics! All week I have been watching whatever I can. What I love is that I would never ordinarily watch any of these sports. But there’s something about the Olympics that draws me in. As I write this post, I’m watching Dylan Armstrong of Canada try to win a medal in the shot-put competition. Such an interesting sport – how far can a huge man throw a heavy ball. These guys have arms as big is my body. Since Monday, I’ve watched badminton, judo, diving, swimming, rowing, basketball, fencing, soccer, you name it, I’ve been watching it! Canada won’t challenge for medal dominance but we take so much pride in what we do win. We cheer with their success, we flinch at their failures. I had tears in my eyes when Antoine Valois-Fortier won a bronze in judo. I cringed when Jason Burnett fell on the trampoline. I wish every athlete all the best in the rest of the Games. One thing’s for sure – I’ll be watching!!

Last week’s post, Seven Reasons for Renting over Buying, was featured in a bunch of blog carnivals, including:

Thanks to all the blogs for hosting! In other news, Earth and Money was added to two major personal finance blog aggregation sites – Money Index and Money Crashers. Finally, here’s a look at what I’ve been reading in the blogosphere this week.

Have a great weekend everyone!! Enjoy the Olympics and Go Canada Go!

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Links Grow on Trees – Take Shelter from the Rain

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Rain Drop on WindowIts been a really dry summer in Toronto…for the most part. Then the other night it started raining. I checked the weather forecast to see what was in store, and I saw the unexpected. In a 24-hour period, we were expected to receive 30-40 mm of rain. That’s a lot of water! We didn’t actually get that much, and now its nice and hot and dry out again.

As a kid growing up, I don’t remember the weather being this inconsistent. This year’s weather has been all about inconsistency. Our winter went from cold to hot to cold to hot. We were wearing T-shirts in February, then snowsuits two weeks later. This summer, in particularly, has been really hot…definitely the hottest Canadian summer I have ever experienced. I’m not a climatologist, and I’m not going to say that this is all the result of global warming, but you can’t ignore what’s happening. The weather is not what it used to be – its much more erratic and unpredictable. And its taking its toll on everyone. Though the deniers still exist, you have to wonder how much longer they will be able to do it in the face of the observational evidence we’re being given by the planet.

Last week’s post, Community Bonds – A Primer, was included in a number of blog carnivals including:

Thanks to all the carnival hosts for their time and efforts! As we head into the weekend, here’s a look at some quality articles I read in the blogosphere this week:

Happy Weekend Everyone!

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Links Grow on Trees – Productivity Rules

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Dilbert | Source: RobertBasil on FlickrLoyal readers have probably noticed that I disappeared for about three weeks after posting how I got married on a $5000 budget. I probably should have posted something on the blog, but I was very busy trying to achieve goals #2, 3 and 4 of my 9-week summer productivity challenge. Unfortunately, though I have successfully achieved all three goals, it came at the expense of blogging. The paper is in though, and the thesis is being reviewed by my supervisor, so now I can get back to business so to speak. I still have to defend my thesis in a few weeks time, but the big hurdle of getting it written is so nice to have out of the way. It has actually been really nice to be so productive the last little while. Its a great feeling when you can check things off a list because they are completed, and an even better feeling when you get to the bottom of the list and everything is done.

I want to thank those of you who came to visit Earth and Money during the vacation, and those who have come back since, particularly Modest Money, who I feel is like my personal cheerleader :D  Thanks to Abstract Aucklander and The Outlier Model for linking to my wedding wrap-up post in their weekly roundups. Much appreciated!

Here’s a look at what I’ve been reading in the blogosphere this week:;

Happy Weekend Everyone!!

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