Christopher Moerman's Blog (11)

Bill c-38 petitions

Hi,

I hope everybody will take the time to look into what the Conservative government is trying to do with bill c-38.

here are a couple petitions I hope you'll take a moment to sign

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/286/802/967/#taf

http://www.greenparty.ca/c-38/petition

I would also encourage you to call,…

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Added by Christopher Moerman on June 5, 2012 at 12:21pm — No Comments

American Banking Association V.S Occupy Wall Street

This is an interesting letter from a lobbying firm to the American Bankers Association talking about strategic plans for dealing with OWS. Watch for these strategies to take shape as OWS continues to rally supporters.

http://brown.3cdn.net/161818e784505272ab_eem6b9o7o.pdf

Added by Christopher Moerman on November 24, 2011 at 6:29pm — No Comments

www.farmageddonmovie.com/

I know this is preaching to the choir but just thought I'd share for anyone who hasn't seen it. Especially for anyone interested in starting the Golden Ears Food Co-op.

http://farmageddonmovie.com/

Added by Christopher Moerman on November 23, 2011 at 10:49pm — No Comments

Slavoj Žižek speaks at Occupy Wall Street: Transcript

http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/slavoj-zizek-at-occupy-wall-street-transcript

Great speech. Well worth the read!

Added by Christopher Moerman on October 26, 2011 at 11:18pm — No Comments

Great article in Rolling Stone magazine by Al Gore on the state of the so called 'climate debate'

Climate of Denial

By Al Gore (Rolling Stone) - June 22, 2011

The first time I remember hearing the question “is it real?” was when I went as a young boy to see a traveling show put on by “professional wrestlers” one summer evening in the gym of the Forks River Elementary School in Elmwood, Tennessee.

The evidence that it was real was palpable: “They’re really hurting each other! That’s real blood! Look a’there! They can’t fake that!”…

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Added by Christopher Moerman on June 24, 2011 at 8:24pm — No Comments

2nd Annual Vancouver De-Growth Conference

What: 2nd Annual Vancouver De-Growth Conference

When: Friday, June 3, 2011 7:00 PM

Where: SFU Harbour Centre

515 West Hastings, room 1400

Vancouver, BC

2nd Annual Vancouver De-Growth Conference reflects emerging global economic movement

The second annual Vancouver De-Growth conference…

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Added by Christopher Moerman on May 19, 2011 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Water Sustainability Act

For anyone who is interested in protecting BC's most valuable resource: http://ourwaterbc.ca/

Added by Christopher Moerman on April 11, 2011 at 10:52pm — No Comments

Wendell Berry: 17 Rules for a Local Sustainable Community

Added by Christopher Moerman on January 31, 2011 at 1:34pm — 1 Comment

Help Shape BC's Future

BC Leadership 2011

Help Shape BC's Future

Both of BC's major political parties are choosing new leaders in the near future. This is a special moment in history, a moment when the choices we individually and collectively make will have a profound impact on the future of the province.

The choice of leaders for the two major political parties could determine the envelope of what is…

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Added by Christopher Moerman on January 15, 2011 at 7:08pm — No Comments

Permaculture Project in Mission anyone?

I just received this email from the Vancouver Permaculture Meetup group. I don't personally have the time to take something like this on but I think it is an exciting proposal. Just thought I would pass it on in case anyone knows anyone. . . I hope it happens.

James Anthony's idea:…

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Added by Christopher Moerman on January 6, 2011 at 10:53am — No Comments

District trying out Solar composters.

Solar composting is an Interesting option for reducing the amount of food 'waste' that goes to the landfill. Maple Ridge will be subsidizing them for anyone who is interested. (50% off.)

Added by Christopher Moerman on December 10, 2010 at 6:34pm — No Comments