What if you were driving down the freeway one day and saw a dog running around on the shoulder? Would you stop or keep driving? What about if you saw an injured animal in your yard? Before you answer, think about how terrifying it must be for the animal standing there with cars rushing by, not knowing how to get to safety. What if your pet got loose and found itself on a busy roadway? Wouldn’t …
Rescuing animals (Westland Observer)
March 29th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
Tags: Animals·Cars·Freeway·Roadway·Westland Observer
In Markham, the dream of an urban village that never was
March 13th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
By Kathryn Blaze Carlson, National Post More than 10 years ago, a charismatic Cuban American architect embarked on a bold plan to transform a plot of Ontario farmland into a bustling urban utopia, a place where dwellers would swap cars for walking shoes and enjoy a sense of urbanity in what would have otherwise been just another suburb. Or so that was Andres Duany’s plan. Instead, cars today zip up and down the narrow avenues and not a pedestrian, charming coffee shop, nor restaura
Tags: 10 Years·American Architect·Andres Duany·Avenues·Blaze·Bold Plan·Cars·Coffee Shop·Farmland·Restaura·Suburb·Urban Utopia·Urban Village·Urbanity·Walking Shoes
Outward Hound Front SeatSafety Barrier
March 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Main Content
Outward Hound Front SeatSafety Barrier OUTWARD HOUND Front Seat Safety Barrier. Creates a barrier to keep pets from climbing into front of vehicle. Adjustable straps attach to car seat headrest and around seat. Quick, easy to install. Fits most cars with a headrest: Dimensions: 15 in W 21 in H. Care instructions: scrub stains with [...]
Tags: Adjustable Straps·Car Seat·Cars·Cool Water·Front Seat·Headrests·Mild Detergent·Outward Hound·Pets·Safety Barrier·Seat Safety·Stains·Tension·Water Air
Accessories: Venza Invites Pets Along for the Ride
February 25th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
Venza Invites Pets Along for the Ride Toyota is offering aftermarket pet products to go with their 2009 Venza, so taking Fido in the car is easier and safer than ever. According to AAA, unrestrained pets in cars cause more than 30,000 accidents every year.
Tags: Aaa·Accidents·Cars·Fido·Pet Products·Pets·Toyota
Design on a Dime
February 24th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
OK, so maybe not on a dime, but Banana republic is having a sale and they coupon gets you some extra off and they have a good looking line of men’s shoes. Shoes are a pet peeve of mine. All too often I see terrible shoes on guys who have spent a fortune on haircuts, jeans and cars. Shoes are important. If you are looking for a sleek classic you could do worse than those I’ve chosen below. I’ve worn one or two of their products before and they are decently built, not welted, and that’s a problem,
Tags: Banana Republic·Cars·Design On A Dime·Fortune·Haircuts·Jeans·Pet Peeve·Shoes
