Blaming the Brain ... Another Look at "Mental Illness"
Contributed by Werner Scott
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
This is item that i published on my own blog. I felt that it was important enough to be submitted to our Saskatchewan indymedia site. The article consists of some introductory paragraphs in front of quotations from several sources. The subject deals with recent coverage by the Globe and Mail newspaper on the issue of "mental illness".
Good intentions plus poor implementation equals dry taps
Contributed by Jim Elliott
Monday, 30 June 2008
IPS Date posted:Wed 2-Jan-2008
Where
Zinwa has taken over, rates have increased ten-fold, taps run dry,
sewage and water pumps burst regularly, while waterborne diseases have
become part of urban life.
Written by Tonderai Kwidini
Harare - A
20-litre bucket in hand, Abigail Shonhiwa ponders the stretch ahead in
her journey to the next watering hole, a distance of about seven
kilometres. Her suburb has been facing recurrent water shortages since
2000, in part because it is built on a plateau in the Zimbabwean
capital, Harare. The ageing treatment plant at the Morton Jeffrey Water
Works, located about 20 kilometres outside of the city, has difficulty
building up enough pressure to push the water through to the tap at
Shonhiwa’s house. The British colonial administration put the water
works infrastructure in place several decades ago, and the current
government has not adequately maintained or replaced the equipment.
Shonhiwa can say little about the Water Act of 1998, which the
government introduced in an effort to ensure that all its citizens
would have sufficient access to water. "I know nothing about that. All
I know is that Zinwa is now in charge of water affairs," Shonhiwa told
IPS with an expression of resignation as she set out on the remainder
of her journey.
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Transport 2000 and Regina Eco-Living are sponsoring a Better Biking Brainstrom that will look at questions like: What are the city's plans, what improvements can we propose and what actions can we take? "This is your chance to voice your opinion on recreational and community cycling in the City of Regina," the organizers say. All suggestions will be taken to city hall. The brainstorm session will be held Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m. at Knox Met Church, 2340 Victoria Ave.
Wind energy projects make profits, boost communities
Contributed by Jim Elliott
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
A United States federal tax incentive set to expire Dec. 31 for wind energy
projects more than pays for itself through tax revenues from the projects´
income, vendors´ profits and individual workers´ wages, according to a study by
GE Energy Financial Services.
The study estimates that wind farms built in 2007 supported by the production
tax credit carry a net present value benefit to the U.S. Treasury of $250
million.
Community Group Calls for Moratorium on Uranium Exploration in Ontario
Contributed by Jim Elliott
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Press release - Toronto, June 24
A coalition against uranium mining
today called for a moratorium on uranium exploration in Ontario until Aboriginal
land rights, and environmental and health impacts are addressed. The coalition
also called for a Royal Commission into the badly dated Ontario Mining
Act.
The call for a moratorium and a Royal Commission are two of six main
recommendations in "Staking Our Claim for a Healthy Future," a report released
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In John Warnock’s book about Afghanistan …" Creating a Failed State”…he paints a portrait of our society that is covered with warts. Information the public in involved countries needed to make an informed decision about going to war was, and is, being denied the public. That information can be found here.
Our Governments, particularly in Canada and the USA, have lied, and worse. Though we live in what we call a democracy, they have ignored the wishes of the majority of their populations. In carrying out murderous attacks on nearly defenseless populations, the so-called developed countries have shown their greatest development lies in the art of “murder most foul.” In some twisted way, the desire for greater command of resources has become the justification for killing those who have what we want. Write Comment (0 Comments)
Manitoba parents are elated that school closures plans in Manitoba will be halted by new legislation. The Strengthening Local Schools Act received royal assent Friday.
“It is a shock to everyone. It is the beginning - it provides for a brighter and hopeful future for our children, our small local community schools, and their neighbourhoods,” said Manitoba parent Victoria Schindle. Schindle is chair of the Argyle Community Action Group, a group that encourages boards and governments to develop alternative ideas to school closures.
As a part of the Eco-Fair happening in tandem with the National Aborginal
Celebration in Regina on June 21st, there is going to be a Bike Parade as well,
starting at 2pm from Eat Healthy Foods and will make its way behind the RSM on
Albert and College Ave.
The
parade will be escorted by the Regina Police and the THEME IS: "Welcome to Our
Future! Join us..." (a comment on rising gas prices, sustainable living
etc.). People are encouraged to decorate themselves and their bikes. ALL
AGES (family friendly).
What would you see as the connection between Sudan, Iraq, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, Chad, Afghanistan? One could say that they have all been in the media in the last month. But something much more problematic is in the wind.
What Should the Price of Gasoline Be to Cover the Real Costs?
Contributed by Jim Elliott
Sunday, 08 June 2008
Based on a study by the International Center for Technology Assessment, the cost of gasoline is nearly $3.17 per liter. If this were added to our current price of $1.34, we should be paying $4.51. We have been externalizing the costs for years. When do we stop and bring them back into the price and make it real?
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Transport 2000 and Regina Eco-Living are sponsoring a Better Biking Brainstrom that will look at questions like: What are the city's plans, what improvements can we propose and what actions can we take? "This is your chance to voice your opinion on recreational and community cycling in the City of Regina," the organizers say. All suggestions will be taken to city hall. The brainstorm session will be held Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m. at Knox Met Church, 2340 Victoria Ave. 
A United States federal tax incentive set to expire Dec. 31 for wind energy
projects more than pays for itself through tax revenues from the projects´
income, vendors´ profits and individual workers´ wages, according to a study by
GE Energy Financial Services.
In John Warnock’s book about Afghanistan …" Creating a Failed State”…he paints a portrait of our society that is covered with warts. Information the public in involved countries needed to make an informed decision about going to war was, and is, being denied the public. That information can be found here.