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These two MCs, Carla Diaz Silva and Mauricio Salazar, got Expo Latino 2018 going in Calgary last night. ... Please visit the link in my profile for a photo gallery (PERFORMANCE/ExpoLatino 2018) and story (Blog). ... ... #yyc #calgary #expolatino #dance# #baila #music #musicalatina #latino #latina #bailando @expolatino @tourismcalgary @cityofcalgary @urbacalgary @dailyviewcalgary @carlita.ds @lifeincalgary @dailyhivecalgary #yycenergy #yycphotography #yycphotographer #yycmusic #yycdance #yycdancersOpening night for Expo Latino 2018 in Calgary. This young capoeira dancer with @capoeiraachebrasil stole the show. ... ... Please visit the link in my profile for a photo gallery (PERFORMANCE/ExpoLatino 2018) and story (Blog). ... ... #yyc #calgary #expolatino #dance# #baila #music #musicalatina #latino #latina #bailando @expolatino @tourismcalgary @cityofcalgary @urbacalgary @dailyviewcalgary @raicesdelperuyyc @lifeincalgary @dailyhivecalgary #yycenergy #yycphotography #yycphotographer #yycmusic #yycdance #yycdancers @capoeiraachebrasil #capoeira #capoeiralifeExpo Latino 2018 got Calgary moving on opening last night. This young fellow had a nice time dancing in front of the stage. ... Please visit the link in my profile for a photo gallery (PERFORMANCE/ExpoLatino 2018) and story (Blog). ... ... #yyc #calgary #expolatino #dance# #baila #music #musicalatina #latino #latina #bailando @expolatino @tourismcalgary @cityofcalgary @urbacalgary @dailyviewcalgary @raicesdelperuyyc @lifeincalgary @dailyhivecalgary #yycenergy #yycphotography #yycphotographer #yycmusic #yycdance #yycdancersThe world’s most liveable cities The 2018 sure cry of the world’s most liveable cities was published this week by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Melbourne, the leader for seven years was replaced by Vienna. Three of the top ten cities are in Canada and Calgary, my home town, came fourth overall based on a series of factors including political and social stability, crime, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and culture and the environment. This image represents access to public transport which is getting better and better in Calgary, as well as pride in the diversity of people, thinking and cultures included in how the city works and plays. ... Please go to the link in my profile to view a gallery of photos (CANADA/Calgary) and story (Blog) to celebrate Calgary’s achievement in the EIU 2018 Global Liveability Index ... #yyc #calgary #cityofcalgary #sdg #sdg11 #sustainablecities @lifeincalgary @cityofcalgary @theeconomist @theglobalgoals #globalgoals @urbacalgary @tourismcalgary @dailyhivecalgary @dailyviewcalgary #jashleynixon #yycenergy @raicesdelperuyycCalgary: most liveable city in North America Calgary earned maximum points in four of the five categories in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)2018 Global Liveability Index (stability, healthcare, education,and infrastructure). A few points were deducted for one category (culture and environment) to gain an overall score of 97.5 percent and the highest ranking in North America. A gathering of food trucks says more than food, one of the considerations in the survey. They also say something about parks, safety at night, cultural events and an embracement of diversity in this great city. ... Please go to the link in my profile to view a gallery of photos (CANADA/Calgary) and story (Blog) to celebrate Calgary’s achievement in the EIU 2018 Global Liveability Index ... #yyc #calgary #cityofcalgary #sdg #sdg11 #sustainablecities @lifeincalgary @cityofcalgary @theeconomist @theglobalgoals #globalgoals @urbacalgary @tourismcalgary @dailyhivecalgary @dailyviewcalgary #jashleynixon #yycenergy #foodtrucksCalgary comfort Every city in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 2018 Global Liveability Index was assigned a rating of relative comfort for over 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across five broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Calgary has grown significantly in recent years (population: 1.27 million) as people from all around the world have been attracted to its economic prospects (especially around the energy industry), its beautiful location in the foothills of the Rockies, cultural diversity and great access to social and municipal services. ... Policemen and women on bicycles sends another message about civic pride, society and crime prevention in this great city. Please go to the link in my profile (CANADA/Calgary) to view a gallery of photos and story (Blog) to celebrate Calgary’s achievement in the EIU 2018 Global Liveability Index ... #yyc #calgary #cityofcalgary #sdg #sdg11 #sustainablecities @lifeincalgary @cityofcalgary @theeconomist @theglobalgoals #globalgoals @urbacalgary @tourismcalgary @dailyhivecalgary @dailyviewcalgary #jashleynixon #police #calgarypolice #policeonbikes @calgarypoliceMy Books
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He doesn’t do happy but he does it really well (review of Steven Wilson gig in Calgary)
Opening scenes: Urban life & Hand. Cannot. Erase Steven Wilson was three songs into the set when a confession was made. More on that in a few moments, but first let’s mention the visual display that figured prominently in the gig: a … Continue reading
Posted in Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Films, Music, Photography
Tagged 3 Years Older, acoustic, Adam Holzman, Babicz, bass, Carol Morley, Chapman Stick, concert, concert review, Craig Blundell, Dave Kilminster, Deadening, Dreams of a Life, drums, Fear of a Black Planet, gig, gig review, Grace for Drowning, guitar, Hand. Cannot. Erase, Home Invasion, Index, Joyce Carol Vincent, Katherine Jenkins, keyboards, Lazarus, MacEwan Hall, Moog, multimedia, music review, Nick Beggs, Perfect Life, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Prog Rock, Progressive Rock, review, rock, Routine, Sectarian, Shoegaze, Sleep Together, Steven Wilson, Stick, The Raven that Refused to Sing, The Watchmaker, University of Calgary, urban, urban life, video
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Driving fuel and energy efficiency records in Detroit: Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2015
Detroit has been associated with the automotive industry for over 100 years. Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Packard, Cadillac, Dodge and Studebaker are some of the car company names that dominated American, and other, roads for decades. Henry Ford rolled off … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Canada, Education, Energy, Transport, USA
Tagged Aiden-Conger High School, Alternative Fuel, Americas, battery electric, Brazil, Canada, cars, CNG, Cobo Centre, Compressed Natural Gas, Detroit, Eco-marathon, energy efficiency, fuel, fuel efficiency, Goshen High School, Griswold Avenue, Guatemala, High School, hydrogen, Jefferson Avenue, Mater Dei High School, Mexico, Motor City, prototype, Shell, students, Sullivan High School, university, University Laval, University of Toronto, urban, USA, vehicles, Wawasee High School, Woodward Avenue
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Urban #resilience in Boston: how health care is being designed to better manage climate change impacts
Boston is an old, coastal city which, through its 350 or so years of history, has been exposed to storm surges and flood risks. But, as recently described in the Third U.S National Climate Assessment, these risks are likely to … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Cities, Climate Action, Energy, Health, Photography, Resilience, Urban Design, USA, Water
Tagged A Climate of Progress, Boston, Brian Swett, Ceres, climate, climate action plan, climate risk, coast, coastal, coastal city, greenhouse gas, health care, Hubert Murray, hurricane, impact, infrastructure, Katrina, National Climate Assessment, New Orleans, New York City, Partners Health Care Inc., Resilience, risk, Sandy, services, Spaulding hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, urban
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