Bonnie Alter
Bonnie Alter is a Canadian living in London. In Toronto she had several different careers--as a city planner, a trade union advisor, and an arts administrator.
Since moving to London she has been enjoying all the pleasures of the city, including becoming an avid country walker, a culture vulture and garden lover. As a result of her endless wanderings she has developed an extensive knowledge of the London bus system.
Latest Stories from Bonnie Alter - Page 12
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The Simpsons Go Off-Grid, Meet WikiLeaks Founder for 500th Episode
After being kicked out of town, the Simpsons head to the wilderness and encounter Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks along the way.
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8 of the Most Intriguing Nominees for London's Design Museum "Design of the Year" Prize
From a vacuum cleaner the size of a soccer ball to the most fashionable bike helmet ever, this year's selections cover a mish-mash of categories.
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Priority Box Project Spreads Peace One Box at a Time
Artist Franck de Las Mercedes has been sending these motivational boxes of ideas around the world since 2007.
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Graffiti Grannys Yarn Bomb the English Countryside
The Graffiti Grannys (their spelling) aren't young, but they sure are energetic.
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Nowhere Island is a New Nation on a Newly Discovered Island, Just for the Olympics
Nowhere Island is Olympic art heading to England that really needs some concentration to figure out...
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With London Monuments, Artist Shows Just How High Sea Levels Will be in 3012
Help! This is what rising oceans, due to climate change, will make London look like. Send lifeboats.
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Designer Robin Day's Retro Chair Wins Wallpaper Award of Year
We knew it was great already, but now it has the Wallpaper seal of approval.
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Gum Painter Leaves a Chewing Gum Trail of Art
ABC gum sounds disgusting, but it can be quite pretty -- after Ben Wilson gets his hands on it.
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Compulsive Crocheter Olek Yarn Bombs a Room and a Taxi with Stunning Results (Photos)
Olek, the famous yarn artist, has hit London, crocheting on a massive scale.
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Bomb-Proof Recycling Bins Hit London's Streets
It's bomb-proof and it tells you the weather: what more could you want?
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Injured Journalist Inspires London's The Times Newspaper to Launch a Safe Cycling Campaign
Finally some serious promotion to the dangers of cycling and the responsibility of drivers.
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3D-Printed Stilettos, Lemon Squeezers, and Chairs on View in London
Exhibition"Send to Print/Print to Send" highlights the amazing range of 3D-printing.
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Ship Ahoy for a Retro-fitted Floating Barge (with Books)
It's an old Dutch barge from the '20's, jammed full with books.
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Use a Hot Water Bottle and Turn Down the Heat
They are old fashioned but they sure do work in winter.
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Eleven Architects Design Quick and Quirky Tables
Take eleven architects and see what they can come up with on the cheap and quick.
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Stylish Carbon Filter Water Bottle by Black + Blum Taps Ancient Japanese Techniques
This organic and stylish-looking water bottle, based on an ancient Japanese filtering system, makes tap water taste great.
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Bow Ties Made of Recycled Rubbish for the Modern Man (Photos)
This man has a unique recycled bow tie to match every occasion.
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Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape
It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.
