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So last night during pushups and situps I was watching the 'Nature of Things' with one of my favorite people David Suzuki. David and his daughter were doing a cross canada tour of 'Sustainable Urban Intiatives' through various cities in Canada. It was an awesome reflection on Canadians ... despite the federal mindset, REAL CANADIANS were involved with sustainable buildings, urban farming, alternate fuel sources, and recycling (Edmonton shines in this area). The majority of this is driven by young people, the future of Canada is changing... people with the heart and time to make sure that what has been started continues far into the future.

Not only do these concepts work in theory but the applications are effective economically as well, which can be a deciding factor in whether the concept 'takes' or not. These intiatives create jobs, improves quality of life in urban centres (80% of the population lives in urban centres) and provides locally grown food for a significant number of people. As all these young people continue to brainstorm and invent new ways of sustainable living these and new concepts will become integrated into society. Sure it will take a generation ... however if we keep careful watch on big business and governing bodies with their sociopathic tendancies we CAN change things.

On another note ... I know lots of people and a friend brought this to my attention ...
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Internet law expert Michael Geist recently revealed that behind-the-scenes, Big Media is pushing for powers that include website blocking⁴, Internet termination for unproven allegations of infringement⁵, and huge threats for sites that host user-generated content (like YouTube)⁶ in addition to the “most restrictive digital lock provisions in the world,”⁷ which are already in Bill C-11.

This approach is backwards: it suffocates online choice and it’s patently unfair.

It's time for policy makers to stop listening to megacorporate lobbyists and work to put Canada on the map as a leader in Internet openness and affordability.

Tell the Prime Minister and the Industry Minister to say no to the Internet lockdown before it's too late.

http://openmedia.ca/lockdown
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Its something to think about and investigate ...

Regards
Sifu Beckett