2011-11-20 THRIVE movie – watch it online. With added input from Mike.

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Nov 202011
 

Leo writes:  The first of this movie is more or less new to me. The last half is something most of us guessed was the problem, but it is so well explained and illustrated, be sure to watch all of it. Sandra speaking:   The movie is 2 hours.   Click on the icon in the bottom-right […]

2011-11-14 The Story of Broke.

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Nov 152011
 

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 […]

2011-11-08 Canadian experience with “small” reactors, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Ontario. By Walt Robbins.

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Nov 082011
 

Further to (about “small” nuclear reactors):  2011-08-25   Minister Rob Norris (former U of S employee) – the Province going ahead with development of “Small nuclear reactors” (for the tar sands) 2011-11-07   Words used to FRAME the nuclear propaganda in Saskatchewan:  “small”, “science”, “Nuclear medicine”, “university” Subject:  Small Reactors You might be interested in an article […]

2011-11-07 (List of articles) The Government, the University and the Nuclear / Tar sands Industries are using the University for back-door public funding and promotion.

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Nov 072011
 

NEWS ARTICLES TELL THE STORY It’s pretty exciting!  The list of news articles  shows growing awareness of the use of the University for back-door promotion of the nuclear industry.  Fukishima  has further lowered the level of public support for nuclear.   When citizens realize that the “small” reactors are for tar sands expansion with its connection to climate […]

2011-11-07 Using the University to by-pass public debate and decision-making, to serve corporate interests, is calculated and not new.

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Nov 072011
 

Think of the introduction of genetically-modified organisms.  Not a word of public debate about the desirability, the public funding, or the use of the University as the vehicle for introduction.   Now think of the introduction of nuclear reactors needed for tar sands expansion.   The by-pass mechanisms have been spelt out, e.g. in Maclean’s Magazine, http://sandrafinley.ca/?p=116  […]

2011-11-07 Words used to FRAME the nuclear propaganda in Saskatchewan: “small”, “science”, “Nuclear medicine”, “university”

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Nov 072011
 

UNDERSTAND THE  MANIPULATION OF PERCEPTION   TO GET NUCLEAR PAST THE (SASKATCHEWAN) PUBLIC.  The main issues are NUCLEAR REACTORS,  EXORBITANT COSTS, and RADIOACTIVE WASTE.  The politicians and promoters “frame” it otherwise, to divert attention. “Small” subtly plants the idea that the reactors are not exorbitantly expensive.   (The reactors ARE expensive; they are VERY LARGE, especially in […]

2011-11-05 Admit mistake (U of S President MacKinnon’s endorsement of SaskParty’s Rob Norris), Star Phoenix

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Nov 052011
 

By Satya P. Sharma, The StarPhoenix November 5, 2011  University of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKinnon owes an apology to the university community. As a private citizen, he can endorse any political candidate, but as president and CEO of the university, he is speaking publicly on behalf of all the members of the university community. With […]

2011-11-04 Green Party opposes nuclear “research” funding (excellent statement)

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Nov 052011
 

 The Green Party of Saskatchewan is opposed to all new nuclear development in the province.  It regards government funding of Hitachi’s “small reactor” programme and of a “Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation” as a dangerous and irresponsible waste of taxpayers’ money.86% opposition to nuclear waste disposal and storage, only 12% support Deputy Leader Mark Bigland-Pritchard […]

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