Monthly Archives: September 2009

From red light to green living

By Flavie | Published: September 27, 2009
Pittsburgh is currently in the spotlight for hosting the G20 summit, and the changes it has undergone in the past years are finally getting some visibility. The steel city has abandoned its industrial past and embraced a diversified economy. But what drew my attention was a mention about its urban redevelopment in The Economist. The [...]
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On giving

By Flavie | Published: September 23, 2009
One of my last readings was Dambisa Moyo’s provocative essay Dead Aid. While I don’t feel qualified and knowledgeable enough to take a definitive position concerning the debate between international aid proponents and its detractors, I do feel that something has gone wrong in the relationship between developed and third-world countries. The situation of dependence [...]
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What is your farmers market for?

By Flavie | Published: September 4, 2009
I just stumbled on this March/April 2009 Mother Jones article discussing the evolution of farmers markets in North America. It explains how many farmers markets bring more diversity into the range of products that are being sold in order to generate more revenue. Street performers, baked goods and restaurants are now commonly seen alongside honey [...]
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