Tom Wujec presents some surprisingly deep research into the "marshmallow problem" -- a simple team-building exercise that involves dry spaghetti, one yard of tape and a marshmallow. Who can build the tallest tower with these ingredients? And why does a surprising group always beat the average?
Kitchener/Waterloo – Peter Benninger, President and Broker of Record for Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, was recently honoured for his outstanding performance in 2009 being named as one of the Top Five Sales Professionals in the Coldwell Banker® network of commercial brokers. Benninger placed at number three amongst almost 3,000 Coldwell Banker Commercial Sales Professionals in 41 countries in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. In addition to his global success, Benninger and his Commercial Division earned the highest spots nationally, achieving the status of both the top Sales Professional as well as the top office in Canada.
Statscan - The composite leading index rose 1.0% in March, matching its average monthly increase since July 2009. However, the sources of growth continued to shift away from housing to other sectors of consumer demand and manufacturing.
WATERLOO – Anna Sinicki, an MBA student at Wilfrid Laurier University, has partnered with a team of students from the nearby University of Waterloo to help promote the school's involvement in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge.
Kingston - Most people feel the examination table at a doctor’s office is standard equipment, like a stethoscope or tongue depressor. Queen’s researcher Mary Ann McColl sees something different – a barrier for people with disabilities.
Ottawa – Many of Ottawa’s older buildings and residences are beautiful, but they use a lot of energy and water. A building industry conference at Carleton - Green Building Ottawa, taking place from May 12 to 14 - will address issues unique to existing buildings, including the marriage of historical building materials and new, greener technologies.
GUELPH - Two national magazines released Earth Day editions that include The Green 30 - a list of Canada's top employers that are highly regarded for their commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability. Several members of The Co-operators group of companies were represented within two listings on The Green 30; specifically:
WATERLOO - Local area residents will be able to learn about how solar power can make their homes more energy efficient at a free community event Saturday to celebrate Earth Day.
Northwest Territories and British Columbia at the top of a mediocre class
Toronto - The highest grade on the 2010 Green Provincial Report Card for the provinces was a C, achieved by British Columbia, which led the way on green certified new buildings, energy efficiency and organic food consumption. The highest grade achieved by the territories was a C+, achieved by the Northwest Territories, which led the way with the most protected land set aside, lowest water consumption, and lowest rates of cancer.
Never before has it been more obvious that the world needs new leaders. In this increasingly global economy, where one’s actions, or inaction, can potentially impact people on the other side of the globe, this has never been more apparent. Individuals are needed who have the willingness to make things better for everyone.
Waterloo/Wellington - Three Waterloo-Wellington Science and Engineering Fair students won medals on April 18, at the 2010 International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP) in Houston, Texas, which welcomed over 1,000 young scientists from 69 countries.
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