The statements are applicable to public institutions in general, not just “Government”. They are compelling. Related: Cause-and-effect relationship between public-private-partnerships and corruption – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – THINKERS OF THE DAY SAY: […]
From: Maggie Paquet This girl wrote this song when she was 9 years old; is 11 now. She is from the Sliammon First Nation, over near Powell River http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkjIkuC_eWM “. . . If we do nothing it will all be gone.” – A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves. Edward R. […]
Below is a brief abstract of the study on Prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF), an organophosphate insecticide. Frederica P. Perera is one of the researchers. Earlier, less technical, easier to understand postings related to Perera’s work: 2006-03-24 Dr. Frederica Perera, the “DNA Damage Detective”. Prevention versus Cure. 2012-05-23 Interview with Dr. David Crews, Epigenetic Transgenerational Inheritance, Chemical damage can […]
More than 4 million people have watched this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-QA2rkpBSY&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=SP6A1FD147A45EF50D – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – See also: 2012-02-28 Over-population, a graphic presentation
A “challenging” article! By Joel Achenbach Spaceship Earth enters 2012 belching smoke, overheating and burning through fuel at a frightening rate. It’s feeling pretty crowded, and the crew is mutinous. No one’s at the helm. Sure, it’s an antiquated metaphor. It’s also an increasingly apt way to discuss a planet with 7 billion people, a […]
Many thanks to Dianne Rhodes for collecting, assessing and donating – excellent material for understanding today’s world. The “library” is at my place; half of it is lent out. Most of the items are available at your local Library, too. Get a video, invite 4 friends to come over and watch it with you! Len is adding a couple […]
Writer Chris Hedges argues that North American culture is dying because it has become transfixed by illusions about literacy, love, wisdom, happiness and democracy. Jim Brown explores Hedges’ ideas about the mechanisms that keep us diverted from confronting the collapse around us. http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2011/11/30/empire-of-illusion/ Broadcast: Wednesday – November 30, 2011
http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/1122020/monsanto_bayer_and_dow_face_trial_for_systematic_human_rights_abuses.html Matilda Lee 16th November, 2011 Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal accuses biotech giants Monsanto, Dow, Bayer, Syngenta, DuPont and BASF of promoting dangerous pesticides including endosulfan, paraquat and neonicotinoids The world’s major agrochemical companies, Monsanto, Dow, Bayer, Syngenta, DuPont and BASF, will face a public tribunal in early December accused of systematic human rights violations. They […]
In case people do not understand the significance/seriousness, please find an appended list of postings that put water in Canada into context. There is a looming spectre of environmental refugees from the southwestern U.S.A., because of known and growing water shortages. The corporate and Big Government agenda is to “privatize” Canadian water. Water was supposed […]
Thanks to Janet: Another Annie Leonard treasure (Annie of ‘The Story of Stuff’), & only 8 minutes long! Relevant to ALL the issues we’re all working on – $$$ for war, nukes, incinerators, education reforms, tar sands, green jobs, Occupy Wall St. – you name it! The Story of Broke. It is in the US […]