Human Trafficking Event May 16th Join US

This is the link to Women in Black webpage Edmonton. You'll see a link to an event that you are invited to attend. Check the poster out...see you there!

Having attended the session on human trafficking my blood is boiling that there are those who prey on the innocence of other human for a buck. Of course sweat shops and such are partially guilty as 'legitimate' businesses but I'm talking about those who 'sell' people as sex-slaves and/or labor producing products. There is an organization that is trying to help and you can find the link here. Meanwhile perhaps a high school conference early next year is in order???

Nothing like a good rant ... or is there?

This link is curiosity of Caitlyn M. and what a good one it is. It is easy to right this guy off as a psycho but examine history and how this type of energy has been harnessed in the past. Love to hear your thoughts on this.

Hung Parliament in Britain=Electorial Reform YaY!

Bravo for the Liberal Democrats in Britain who hold the balance of power since there election last Thursday. The article argues that British reform, some form of proportional representation could have a ripple effect here. It is time our outdated FPTP (First Past the Post) system sees some hope of redesign so voters won't be so apathetic. Keeping my fingers crossed but I won't hold my breath as if it happens here it won't be that soon or that easy. Read the short article here.

Earth’s very future leaves no alternative but to pursue nuclear disarmament

This is the first sentence of a Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plea for nuclear disarmament. He praises the Russian and American initiatives to proceed on this course and believes our future depends on the successful removal of these weapons of mass destruction. It's a short article but a very big idea who I believe who's time has come. Article can be found here.

Ahhh the good ole days, pay the doc with chickens

Yes indeed there was a time when we 'bartered' for our care. Maybe we should do that again! How do people who run for office even think of this as a possibility? Will the suppliers, nurses, secretary's, etc. accept a few as payment from the doctor? Hmmm, maybe this is the solution to the growing burden of health care costs in Canada? I would like to use a couple of colorful metaphors about now but I'll hold off...for now! Maybe I'm just being too hard on this political wanna be click here to be uh hum amazed!

Government accountably .... what an idea????

In this article from Democracy Watch, there is criticism against Steven Harper's conservatives as not being as transparent on how funds and patronage is handled. Our Prime Minister in part pushed honesty as part of the new agenda in government. The results according the article as not as good as expected (surprise, surprise...groan) or promised. And people wonder why there is so much cynicism about politics...I DON'T! 

Economic Revival, it's time to revisit what we do...

Oh joy another way to spend hours and hours learning about economics. Ok not the most interesting thing to do on a Friday night (ok you know I do cause I have NO life) but for those of you who need a hopeful sign it's comforting to know that there are many working on solutions to the global meltdown and how to create an economic system that is more meaningful and fair for all. Check out this website and if so inclined get involved as there is a way you can, just look at the side bar.

Using Lego to shape ideas ... of hope

In this short video Hans Rosling uses lego to chart population growth and trends. What I appreciated most was his message of hope for a better future. Take a look, let me know what you think!