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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Street Food Video Summary

Posted on in Food Critic Fridays

Check out our summary of our street food experience.  Still a couple of reviews to come but here is a preview!


Smog eating paint? It’s true! Check out the science behind this coating.

Posted on in Industry Tips, What's New

‘Green’ Technology Stars: Smog ‘Predator,’ Water-Borne Ceramic Coating A light-activated, water and titanium dioxide-based “self-cleaning and smog-eating” coating has won the Popular Science 2011 “Best of What’s New” in green technology award. The phototcatalytic coating, manufactured by Pureti Inc. (New York), can … Continue reading


An Evening with Paul Hawken

Posted on in Stir Stick Blog

I attended an interesting event hosted by Vancity. Paul Hawken, world-renowned environmental activist gave a talk on sustainability.  While I found his “slant” challenging at times, there was no doubting his intelligence and charisma. Hawken’s speech was thought provoking and … Continue reading


The Physics of the Familiar: Including what happens when paint dries: Articlle

Posted on in Industry Tips, What's New

What will happen as the drop of paint dries? Why should we care? “In the same way, you may ask, ‘Why should you climb a mountain?’” Mahadevan says. “Some people do it for the challenge, but there is another aspect … Continue reading


Paint: How It’s Made; Video Clip

Posted on in Industry Tips, What's New

Check out this clip from the TV show How It’s Made on house paint.