Dec 072012
 

Climbing back into the saddle after an amazing trip to Bhutan. ‘Twas that delightful serendipity, whooping cranes and family support that got me there, will tell you more later. Why Bhutan?   .. . . For years I have been troubled by our economic indicators (Gross Domestic Product (GDP)).  We are delusional.  We use “growth rates” to […]

Dec 052012
 

November 14, 2012, Vancouver and New York— Today, four torture survivors filed a complaint against Canada with the United Nations Committee against Torture for the country’s failure to investigate and prosecute former President George W. Bush during his visit to British Columbia last year. As a signatory to the Convention against Torture, Canada has an […]

Nov 272012
 

By Jason Warick An offer by uranium giants Cameco Corp. and Areva could soon deliver jobs, cash payments and other benefits to the northern community of Pinehouse, but some residents worry it’s a thinly veiled attempt to buy their silence. Gary Merasty, Cameco’s vice-president of corporate social responsibility, said “collaboration agreements” are being negotiated with […]

Nov 122012
 

NOTE 1:  italicized text in bold is a LINK to supporting material. NOTE 2, 2021:  I deliberately focused on “MY” experience.  I did tell that (the young woman) was forced by concerns for her personal safety, arising from the cyber-bullying, to leave Saskatoon.  She moved to another province. I did not tell of the woman […]

Nov 082012
 

Regarding Proposition 37, on the California ballot during the U.S. Federal Election, to require labeling of GMO food: from Forbes Magazine, Nov 13 from the Huffington Post, Nov 8 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1.    http://www.forbes.com/sites/amywestervelt/2012/11/13/with-california-prop-defeated-gmo-labeling-proponents-look-to-farm-bill/ California’s Proposition 37, […]

Nov 082012
 

Hi All, On November 5th,  I entered the Appeal Court buoyed by your emails of support – – many thanks! A panel of three Judges.  The hearing was longer than I expected, more than three hours with one ten-minute break. The prosecutor was again brought in from Ottawa. I am satisfied.  The questions were probing, […]

Nov 072012
 
2012-11-05  Electronic voting, U.S. Election, use of software patches in key swing state

There are serious concerns about electronic voting since the election fraud  in Florida that put Geo Bush back into the White House and since the “robo call” manipulations in Canada.  Add this article to the file. http://www.salon.com/2012/11/05/ohio_republicans_sneak_risky_software_onto_voting_machines/ Monday, Nov 5, 2012 03:36 PM CST Is the GOP stealing Ohio? Uncertified, “experimental” software patches have been installed […]