http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog What the Wend Team is up to between issues Wed, 14 May 2008 14:19:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v96i8ldtdbE[/youtube] http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/05/14/the-magic-wheel/ Well, he wouldn't actually be the "first" U.S. farmer of industrial hemp; he would just be the first since the growing of hemp was made illegal in 1938, and temporarily allowed during World War II. On Monday, David Monson, a resident of North Dakota, turned in his official application to the ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/05/12/north-dakota-man-applies-to-be-first-us-hemp-farmer/ That's right. Time to stop complaining about high gas prices and get on your two wheels instead. That is what the League of American Bicyclists is promoting, with Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day on May 16th. In the grander scheme of things, May is in fact ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/05/12/its-bike-to-work-week/ When I'm not Wending my way, or even when I am, I publish a little literay non-ficition zine called Foulweather. This issue is a socio-political history of The Beach in popular culture... or something like that... It comes with a cool post apocalyptic surf poster. You might like it. http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/05/06/shameless-self-promotion/ Today marks the launch of Matador Network, a travel website that combines the quality of an online magazine with interconnectivity of a social network. What exactly does that mean? It means that with an online community of travelers that are passionate about writing and sharing their insider information, Matador Network ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/05/02/matador-network-the-worlds-first-interactive-travel-magazine/ It's always sad to see companies that are doing good things be forced to close down. Such is the case with Nau, the socially and environmental clothing company, that announced this week its impending closure. As the company stated on its website "in the current highly risk-aversive capital market, we ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/05/02/nau-clothing-company-says-goodbye/ What do you get when you combine one million cyclists, 50 states and a day of national rallies? Positive social change in the form of a national bike movement. At least that is what Joe Kurmaskie is hoping for. Known to most as "Metal Cowboy," Kurmaskie is a nationally recognized ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/05/01/changing-the-world-1-million-bicycles-at-a-time/ In case you didn't know, today is Free Cone Day at all Ben and Jerry's shops. Here is the link to find your nearest store. Here in Portland, PDX pedicab is offering free rides to the two Downtown Ben and Jerry's locations. Get the whole scoop here! Ya I know, that ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/04/29/free-cone-day/ Up and coming Maryland-based paddler beat out paddling legend Tao Berman on his own turf April 12 to take first place in the Washington Canyon Creek Race. Now in its 16th year, the event drew almost double the number of competitors expected and a huge crowd of spectators who scrambled ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/04/29/canyon-creek-extreme-race-protects-against-hydro-development/ Better plan on bringing your own bag on your next shopping excursion at Whole Foods; the natural and organic foods chain has decided to eliminate disposable plastic bags. Many grocery stores encourage customers to purchase re-usable bags in order to decrease the use of plastic ones, but Whole Foods is ... http://www.wendmagazine.com/blog/2008/04/28/whole-foods-bags-plastic/