Monthly Archives: August 2008

Connaissez-vous le modèle F40PH-2?

Posted on August 29, 2008 by vivian is virtual

À cette question, les fans de train répondront oui. Mais, saviez-vous que les locomotives ayant un numéro supérieur à 6437 ne dépassent pas 145 km/h. Pour en connaître plus, jetez un oeil à la nouvelle section du site de VIA … Continue reading →

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Rail fans: a passion for trains

Posted on August 28, 2008 by vivian is virtual

VIA travellers fall into two camps. And the camera never lies. For every smiling family posing on the platform, there’s at least one shutterbug zooming over their heads for a close-up of an F40PH-2 (i.e., the locomotive!) Is it the … Continue reading →

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Viv’s top Olympic moments

Posted on August 20, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Canadian athletes have finally showed the world what we’re capable of! As it stands on Day 12, Canada has 13 medals total – 2 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze – and every hope for more before the Games wrap up … Continue reading →

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Pollution à Pékin : bonne nouvelle pour mieux la contrôler

Posted on August 18, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Plusieurs athlètes se sont inquiétés de la qualité de l’air et de la pollution à Pékin, pour la tenue des Olympiques 2008. Avec raison! Jetez un oeil à cette vidéo : Pourtant, de bonnes nouvelles nous parviennent de Chine dont … Continue reading →

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Olympic fever!

Posted on August 12, 2008 by vivian is virtual

The suspense is killing me – when is Canada going to win its first medal? I’m following swimming and gymnastics closely as they are my favourite Olympic sports, but I’m getting really psyched up for women’s soccer and rowing because … Continue reading →

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10 façons de diminuer sa consommation d’essence

Posted on August 8, 2008 by admin

Marcher. Enfourcher son vélo. Faire du covoiturage. Utiliser le transport en commun. Autant de moyens de réduire notre consommation d’essence. Après une petite enquête auprès de mes amis et une lecture du guide Défi Nature de l’environnementaliste David Suzuki, voici, … Continue reading →

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10 things to like about rising gas prices

Posted on August 6, 2008 by vivian is virtual

Thanks to a fellow blogger, I found an amazing series of articles written by Amanda Ripley for Time Magazine. In this series, she outlines ten positive outcomes of rising gas prices. For those of you who may not have the … Continue reading →

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