Category Archives: Economics

Infant mortality drops with breast feeding …

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

A major way to cut infant mortality around the world? Let mothers breastfeed. Seriously? The food industry is in fact a hurdle not a saviour. Encouraging nations, companies and mothers to breast feed newborns just makes sense. Ironic isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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Oil sands development polluting Alberta lakes: study – The Globe and Mail

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Oil sands development polluting Alberta lakes: study – The Globe and Mail Peace Out 2011 film. However we may feel energy industry is reckless and there is overwhelming evidence that they are, just bashing the supply side of energy isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Economics, Essay, Film-Video, Sustainability, TV/Media

Return to the left?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Return to the left? German Pirate Party? Occupy? Canada NDP? I just don’t see it yet. The willingness of people to accept autocratic corporate sponsored control of the economy and social contract leads me to think less capitalistic rule global … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Economics, Politics

Political migraines? My rant Rx

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Ok now my rant…its been awhile. I frequently read and see new cases of injustice and political dysfunction. It isn’t the cause of my migraines but ranting does blow off my suppressed political steam. I wish I had more strength, … Continue reading →

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Librarians-misunderstood?Yes Interrogated?Yes! L.A. shock

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

A budget cutting strategy in L.A. schools is shocking many in the education field but none more than the often misunderstood and maligned teacher-librarian. ‘They just sit around all day.’ ‘They’re just a bunch of bad teachers-get rid of them.’ … Continue reading →

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@brainpicker, 4/17/11 12:50 PM

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Maria Popova (@brainpicker) 4/17/11 12:50 PM Well there we have it – Adobe throws in towel, adopts HTTP Flash support in iOS, a.k.a. “You win, Apple” j.mp/gyuWyV v Sent from my iPad

Posted in Blogosphere, Economics, Innovation