Exciting times
THIRTY SOMETHING by Ishi Dinim There are three things on my mind these days: babies, politics and basketball. I’m feeling pretty upbeat about all of … Read more
Month: October 2008
Go for green
NUTRISPEAK by Vesanto Melina Green is a big plus when it comes to nutrition. Whether it is a salad or vibrant florets of steamed broccoli, a green … Read more
Growing a food movement
ON THE GARDEN PATH by Carolyn Herriot Food security seems to be on everyone’s mind this year. It’s fascinating to see so many local initiatives … Read more
True surrender
THE POWER OF NOW by Eckhart Tolle If we always accept the way things are, we are not going to make any effort to improve them. … Read more
Release attachment
UNIVERSE WITHIN by Gwen Randall-Young Forever is composed of nows. – Emily Dickinson According to Buddhist philosophy, there are two major causes of all human suffering. … Read more
Blue Gold and other VIFF gems
FILMS WORTH WATCHING by Robert Alstead In recent years, there has been a spate of documentaries on the subject of water – its increasing commodification … Read more
It’s time to vote
EARTHFUTURE by Guy Dauncey It’s the election season with a vengeance, with the Canadian (October 14), US (November 4) and BC municipal elections (November 15) … Read more
Election fever
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki with Faisal Moola With all the elections coming this fall and winter, global warming is bound to spike up with … Read more
The plastic prison
by Geoff Olson In a 2007 Saturday Night Live skit, a book-selling huckster appears before a couple sitting at a kitchen table, picking through their credit card … Read more
Do the candidates have us covered?
DRUG BUST Alan Cassels Wanna talk pharmaceutical politics? Then ask yourself these two questions: If a new drug is marketed in Canada, does that mean … Read more