Who is smarter – a group of people or one smart person? Surowiecki uses a collection of research papers to show that a group of people is smarter BUT! there are conditions under which that is true. The posting 2013-03-19 10th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq raised the question of how it was that a group [more]
May 202013
http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-seeds-of-suicide-how-monsanto-destroys-farming/5329947 By Dr. Vandana Shiva Global Research Monsanto’s talk of ‘technology’ tries to hide its real objectives of control over seed where genetic engineering is a means to control seed, “Monsanto is an agricultural company. We apply innovation and technology to help farmers around the world \produce more while conserving more.” “Producing more, Conserving more, [more]
May 152013
1. “Multiple URL’s“ (text at bottom) explains why the links are here, and not in the email I distributed. 2. 2013-05-15 Can you help? Do you know a family that has experienced breast or prostate (or other) cancer? 3. 2013-05-13 Anti-census crusader loses appeal. Finley may take battle to top court. Saskatoon Star Phoenix 4. [more]
It is essential to address the root of problems. March against Monsanto is a great mobilizer, BUT the messaging in Saskatchewan has to address the role of the University and the Government. I think it is explained in these two earlier communications. NOTE TO RON FINLEY (INDUSTRIALIZED AGRICULTURE) . . . I am from [more]
CONTINUING … The first email, GM Wheat is back. Email to Carole Swan, head of the CFIA , makes the point that decisions on GM wheat will not serve the public interest until we get the corporate interest out of Government. The second point is made in the letter below to the RCMP: the Government and University are the [more]
By Susan Audrey Everyone knows that an oil spill is not good for the environment. Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser has been traveling the world for years, spreading the word that GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are just as detrimental—to the land, wildlife, farmers, our food supply, and to us. Percy’s story is a famous [more]
The mistakes revealed this week in a celebrated paper by two eminent economists, were spotted by a student – Thomas Herndon of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. ” . . . but it (the mistakes made) provides an intellectual rationalisation for things that affect how people think about the world,” . . . “And how [more]
(The last part of the address challenges the “Global Institute for Food Security” recently established at the University. Scroll down to pink high-lighting.) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – I appreciate the opportunity to address you. Many thanks. You [more]
The online survey has been broadened to include other field-based sciences, Dr. Clancy said. It remains open until May 10. I (Sandra speaking) receive reports of abuse in the University realm because of the work I do. I will ensure that people I know are alerted to this survey (page 1 of the survey is [more]
A half-hour documentary film on Monsanto, from Germany. http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/6274/Poison-in-the-Offer—The-Success-Story-of-U-S–Giant-Monsanto Director: Manfred Ladwig | Producer: Manfred Ladwig Genre: Documentary | Produced In: 2007 | Story Teller’s Country: Germany Tags: Americas, Asia, Conflict, Crime, Ecology, Environment, Science, United States, Vietnam Synopsis: This very moment is not true, one could think. Thirty years after American GIs and [more]
