tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58099842007-11-25T09:41:55.124-08:00Spatial MongrelBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-76016257091893014822007-06-21T11:16:00.001-07:002007-06-21T11:32:51.155-07:00

Project for Public Spaces is a US-based organization that devotes itself wholly to the study of public space across North America, and offers tips and suggestions on how to maximize the best use of this valuable resource. I am a member of this group. The following is an exerpt from an e-mail I received on the issue of car parking within urban parks: U.S city parks have given over large swaths of

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-44798641848228126222007-05-31T16:24:00.000-07:002007-05-31T16:28:39.753-07:00

Being a dog owner, a good, centrally located dog park is a matter of high importance to me. A good dog park provides a safe and secure place to bring your dog to, where he/she can play safely, learn to get along and behave around other dogs, and have a smashing good time. A good dog park doesn't just stop with dog-joy though - it's a great social opportunity for their owners as well! We already

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-25355026825005233332007-05-03T16:19:00.000-07:002007-05-07T14:51:55.332-07:00

This matter has been tentatively resolved.

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-88473262711658570252007-03-27T15:32:00.000-07:002007-03-27T15:32:15.909-07:00

JPL.NASA.GOV: News Releases This is extremely weird! Is this a result of magnetic field lines, torn by the charged atmosphere of the planet into this odd shape? Is it the odd creation of another lifeform - art on a grand scale?

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-9658240392532318862007-03-26T15:03:00.000-07:002007-03-26T15:03:57.260-07:00

Operation Bite: April 6 sneak attack by US forces against Iran planned, Russian military sources warn: "Ivashov noted that it was not to be excluded that the Pentagon would use smaller tactical nuclear weapons against targets of the Iranian nuclear industry. These attacks could paralyze everyday life, create panic in the population, and generally produce an atmosphere of chaos and uncertainty

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-63472461072608803472007-03-23T13:08:00.000-07:002007-03-23T16:21:32.742-07:00

Podcasting growth slower than expected: study I wonder if this might have something to do with wmp11's rather shocking continued refusal to play nice with podcasts. I consider myself an advanced user, yet I'm sick to death of the silly hoops I need to jump through just to get podcasts properly and automatically linking from wmp11 to my samsung z5. I download using juice, run a shell script

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Wow, this is interesting. A real switch by the Democrats to go fully on the offensive! The accompanying video of the press conference is some of the most refreshing commentary yet heard. JohnKerry.com - Press Releases: "Statement of John Kerry Responding to Republican Distortions, Pathetic Tony Snow Diversions and Distractions Washington – Senator John Kerry issued the following statement in

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1161904160784262122006-10-26T16:09:00.000-07:002006-10-26T16:09:20.840-07:00

50 States - Presented by Addicting Games This is a great "Learn your Geography" game to play.

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1160603986190439302006-10-11T14:59:00.000-07:002006-10-11T14:59:46.340-07:00

'Dilbert's' 9-point financial plan worthy of economics Nobel - MarketWatch: "# 1. Make a will 2. Pay off your credit cards 3. Get term life insurance if you have a family to support 4. Fund your 401k to the maximum 5. Fund your IRA to the maximum 6. Buy a house if you want to live in a house and can afford it 7. Put six months worth of expenses in a money-market account 8. Take whatever money is

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1159823366428038202006-10-02T14:09:00.000-07:002006-10-02T14:09:26.506-07:00

FCPP Publications :: A Tax’s Time To Die:: "Canada lags behind Europe in casting out property taxes, not because property taxes in Canada are any less offensive but because of an accident of history. Our cities are creatures of the provinces, which long ago allowed municipalities the property tax and little else by way of funding. Although many provinces are urbanized, our electoral system gives

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1159552438301641292006-09-29T10:53:00.000-07:002007-03-23T16:22:57.274-07:00

I just became an official member of the Liberal party, out of some inspired reason to want to have a voice in the direction of the country, and the leaders we choose to face up to those challenges. My vote is still torn between Stephane Dion and Michael Ignatieff, but I know who I'm not going to be voting for. This comment from Joe Volpe's staffer just abouts sums up the kind of attitude we need

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1158084729331200542006-09-12T11:12:00.000-07:002007-03-23T16:24:11.552-07:00

City Councilman Unearths Magical Zoning Amulet | The Onion - America's Finest News Source ROCHESTER, NY—After years spent poring over mysterious and arcane plat sheets and deciphering long-forgotten building codes, city councilmember Mike LaMere unearthed the mysterious City Zoning Amulet Friday. Mike LaMere, wearing the Ever-Evaluating Eye of Surr-Vey. "Behold!" LaMere said, holding aloft the

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1157479486777002542006-09-05T11:04:00.000-07:002007-03-23T16:36:15.723-07:00

This fascinating article came through the wire over the weekend. This is a direct response to the issue of massive visual blight casued by the overwhelming prevalence of garages taking over the street frontage of our communities, and the impermeable surfaces (read: driveways) that are associated with them. Hopefully this kind of thinking can make its way into other areas as well. Door closing on

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1156886500894075722006-08-29T14:21:00.000-07:002006-08-29T14:21:40.950-07:00

Carmen: Artwork Enlargement My mother is a talented and prolific painter. Have a look at her artwork here.

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1156877610837047072006-08-29T11:45:00.000-07:002007-03-23T16:34:56.831-07:00

I think the lesson to be learned here it to look at how we’re designing the spaces where we actually want people to be walking, enjoying the scenery, looking at the flowers and such – in small town cities this would refer directly to our main streets and commercial shopping areas, and we’ll leave aside the crack dealer alleys for now. How do we make them interesting and compelling places to be?

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1156877132222618702006-08-29T11:44:00.000-07:002007-03-23T16:38:42.324-07:00

Hi Dave I was looking at figure 6, which is from Stockholm. As you know I lived in Stockholm for 10 years and the street is a tourist street. Durning the summer you cannot move more than 5/km not because of the facade, but the novelty of the area for tourist. The authors contrast this with 60km/hr walking, now that is pretty fast walking; walking on crack. I grew up in New York City. Given it

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1156876212321123082006-08-29T11:27:00.000-07:002007-03-23T16:37:50.982-07:00

Interesting Urban Design Article http://www.palgrave-journals.com/udi/journal/v11/n1/pdf/9000162a.pdf Abstract: What we have are closed, self-absorbed buildings. What we would like to have is open, versatile, interesting and safe cities. The challenge is how to incorporate large buildings in cities where people have the same small stature and slow pace they had hundreds of years ago. There is

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Make Ruff Not War Originally uploaded by Spatial Mongrel. Dagmar undertook her first peace walk last weekend, and was spotted by a roving news photographer along the way. She's so cute!It was well attended, with maybe around 100 people there. It was interesting though to compare the mood of this march with the 150,000 march I participated in in Montreal in 2003, in the run-up to th Iraq

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1142103971063184312006-03-11T11:06:00.000-08:002006-03-11T11:06:11.130-08:00

Long day Originally uploaded by erialc_eiram. I've discovered a new young photographer in Kamloops with a horrifying amount of talent. Armed with a Canon Digital Rebel, she is blazing a path through the photo world with some fantastic images! Images here

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1141779591603165892006-03-07T16:59:00.000-08:002006-03-07T16:59:51.690-08:00

YouTube - Monty python - Black knight (star wars) Excellent Star Wars/Monty Python mashup!

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1141432365783897962006-03-03T16:32:00.000-08:002006-03-03T16:32:45.863-08:00

what i put up with for food Originally uploaded by Spatial Mongrel. Dagmar loves to pose. She's by far the most beautiful dog I have ever had, and in the short two months we've had her, she's wriggled herself deep into our family. I don't know what I ever did without her hanging around, chewing on me randomly, and eating my socks!She's going to win me a photo-contest. I just know

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1141022764677509082006-02-26T22:46:00.000-08:002006-02-26T22:46:04.726-08:00

Merritt Mountain Music Festival 2003 Originally uploaded by soulstealer. As good an argument for going as any.

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Wal-Mart Parking Lot Puts Municipal Parking Lot Out Of Business | The Onion - America's Finest News Source AUBURN, ME—After serving the area for more than four decades, Parking Lot 2A lowered its moveable-arm gates for the last time Friday. The much-loved municipal parking lot is only the most recent casualty of Wal-Mart parking lots. "Shutting down the lot was a hard decision to make," said

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1138663645993019162006-01-30T15:27:00.000-08:002007-03-23T16:40:27.112-07:00

A Defeat for Anti-Americanism What the Washington Post and other commentators don't seem to recognize is that the Conservative Party won with a total electoral support of 36%, a mandate that isn't much worth it's name. While I hope Mr. Harper performs well as our Prime Minister, and wish him the best in his endeavours to strengthen Canada, let's not forget that 2/3 of Canadians didn't think he

Spatial Mongreltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809984.post-1138236782692177122006-01-25T16:53:00.000-08:002006-01-25T16:53:02.743-08:00

Don't Cry for Canada A good article from "The Nation", an American journal, provides a good assessment on the reality of the political situation in Canada, and cautions the conservative far-right movement not to get too excited about any "seismic shifts" in Canadian social policy. Sure, we voted in the conservative party, who promised they wouldn't be "too conservative" while cleaning up

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