Free Me

Free Me is one of the first videos on animal cruelty I ever saw before becoming a vegetarian and it has always tugged on my heartstrings. If you can't watch, just listen to the lyrics, so moving. The song is by Goldfinger.

Veggie Love

PETA's new commercial promoting vegetarianism was banned from the Superbowl lineup. It was too sexy? Since when is America against being sexy? America is against not eating meat. They are also not against rapists playing professional football, ehm, Steelers.

Nissan

If the time comes to buy a car, I will definitely look into the Nissan LEAF electric car, I'm such a sucker for polar bears. If you loved this commercial as much I did, or more so if you loved the polar bear, her story behind making the video is here.

Kicking It

Sport and development has become more popular in new development initiatives all over the world. I think sports are an amazing way to develop personal skills and a great way to help rehabilitate or provide communities with a positive outlet. I have recently watched the documentary Kicking It and was reminded how much sports can do to better one's quality of life. The documentary shows how soccer can address issues in the developed world such as drugs or abuse as well as in developing countries that deal with refugees and no hope. Soccer teaches teamwork, self-esteem and confidence, discipline and so much more. Sport and development work is very inspiring and so is this one look at the Homeless World Cup in Kicking It.

The Cove

It has been a week of documentaries. Last night I went to a screening of The Cove. It was good, but it was a sad film. After leaving No Impact Man so inspired, it was depressing leaving the auditorium yesterday. At least I wasn't bawling like throughout Sharkwater. So jealous of freedivers though, I love dolphins forever.

No Impact Man

I saw No Impact Man last week. It was so motivational, I felt like I could do it. Four weeks left of school and then it is time to do everything I ever wanted to do. Looks like living with zero impact could be on the list, after I fly around the world of course. Dreams getting in the way of dreams, what a life. Check out the zero footprint hero Colin Beavan's blog and for information on how to reduce your own footprint check out the project to download a pdf how-to.

Polar Tweets

Cutest thing ever. If you have Twitter, you have to follow these guys. Love Polar Bears.

Defending Democracy

Elizabeth May speaking out against Harper. Such an incredible lady, from her first battle against the use of pesticides in NS in the late 1970s to fighting for Green in Ottawa in 2010, I love her.

Critter Cam

Amazing footage of amazing animals. So obsessed!

Study Abroad

Now is that time of year... to start looking for new places to explore! Last year I went to Cuba. This year I am dying to go to Africa and India. Africa is a no-go since I am graduating this year! and it falls right over convocation, but perhaps India? So many information sessions right now, take advantage and learn in a new place next year.