Today marks the end of a very long federal election campaign. Regardless of who wins, there will be changes. I hope that a revision of C-51 and efforts to improve cyber security and electronic warfare decence is part of that, as much as I hope consideration of mefloquine and its effects on our military personnel […]
Once upon a time I lived near 111 Avenue in Edmonton in a surprisingly quiet and isolated neighbourhood. The closest thing to a grocery store there was over ten blocks away through a scary neighbourhood by foot, or else required taking a complicated bus route. Otherwise all the food stores were essentially convenience or dollar […]
The article entitled Cigarette butts removed from harbour grabbed my attention this morning because of my research involving cigarette butts as a commodity. The article does not mention that cigarette butts can also be rendered into pesticides or fabric. I am frequently fascinated by what I consider a commodity and others consider trash. Pesticide from cigarette butts and […]
International observers to oversee Canadian election is the the main headline capturing my attention today, along with Canadian election to change the world and this one from NATO NATO Secretary General on President Obama’s Announcement on Afghanistan 15 October 2015. I am continuing my attempts to find work and a place to live.
Fair trade is the practice is peer to peer trade between creator and point of sale, usually for the practice of social development. It is one of the main pillars of economic recovery in developing nation struggling with trafficking or slavery, and the encouragement of fair trade allows farmers in so called “banana republics” become […]
Slow fashion is the idea that clothing should be made ethically, using solid materials and styles that last, and preferably materials with a low ecological footprint. Supporting slow fashion means shopping locally at boutiques which investigate their sources, buying from local seamstresses or tailors, and avoiding box stores as much as possible. For me, this […]
I recently had a chat with an individual with whom I have been conducting business with on an entirety pro bono basis. Said individual remains suspicious of me despite the fact that I’ve offered nothing but support and solid information to, and so it leads to this post. If you wish for me to work […]
First, I need to explain that to me, neuroscience is not a cold unfeeling thing. It’s as close to working with what we might call “divinity” that I can think of, and should be approached with sensitivity and compassion – even a sense of sacredness. My introduction to neuroscience is profoundly personal. First, there’s the […]
While I am looking for work and a place to live, even if just on a rather periphery basis, I am supposed to be going into town a minimum of three times a week for a half day without getting sick or having a panic attack, and work up from there. Today I went shopping […]
Humans are such painfully confusing creatures to me some days. I have never been male, so I can’t imagine what it is like, but when you are born a woman, people constantly police everything about you. Your voice – it’s volume, it’s pitch, how excited you can and cannot be about something you love while […]
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