reflections for the new year

new years day...doin' a bit of surfin' around...thinkin' about economics and food brings me here for now...

http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0121-20.htm - what could go wrong in 2005? who really knows...but this is a good article on a possible economic demise of the american dollar and imperial overstretch. a new global alliance is developing

http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/thirst
Global corporations are rapidly becoming involved with local water supplies, trying to combine private profits with what many feel should be a fundamental right to water access. Looking at tensions in Bolivia, India and Stockton, California, "Thirst" reveals how water is becoming the catalyst for explosive community responses to the management of this precious resource.

http://www.grist.org/comments/soapbox/2004/07/09/cook
Fluid Dynamics: A debate on water privatization (with Maude Barlowe from Council of Canadians)

http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/rulemakers/TenWaysToDemocratize.html
Top Ten Ways to Democratize the Global Economy

Also at Global Exchange...a site full of great info...check out the list of reality tours for just a small sampling of alternatives being explored around the world! Their tours provide opportunities to see positive change by positive people power in action :)

http://www.beyondfactoryfarming.org
The Beyond Factory Farming Coalition's mission is to promote livestock production that supports food sovereignty, ecological, human and animal health, as well as sustainability and community viability and informed citizen/consumer choice.

http://www.safe-food.org
Mothers for Natural Law. Loads of info on genetic engineering and the issues which surround it. a campaign for mandatory labeling so we have the right to choose.

http://www.canadians.org
Council of Canadians
can't even begin to describe how valuable this organization is! amazing informative research and serious campaigns on issues like GMO's, trade, water, environment...
hands down my favorite org in canada...partly because they inspire all my other favorites ;)


http://www.themeatrix.com - The Meatrix - a cross between The Matrix movie and the ideas in the book Fast Food Nation. excellent video clip which leads to very valuable info!
http://www.themeatrix.com/canada/action/index.html - link for Candian action and info


http://www.happycow.net/index.html
HappyCow's Vegetarian Guide offers a global directory to vegetarian restaurants and natural health food stores, raw food & veganism, tips on healthy cooking, recipes & nutrition, famous vegetarians, veggie dating and more.


The Impossible Will Take a While
http://www.soulofacitizen.org/Articles.htm - articles by the author worth a read


http://www.betterworldhandbook.com
the best site for finding ways to turn your thoughts into every day actions! also has an informative ranking of all the major fuel companies if you want to consider which company you want to support with your dollars

if in vancouver be sure to check out the Better World Handbook Festival comin up March 26th! I'm volunteering for this great event and I can guarantee you won't be disappointed! visit http://www.betterworldhandbookfestival.ca to learn more :)



http://www.whatwouldjesusdrive.org
if thy believe in jesus and his ways...should thoust be driving an SUV? see for thineself...

http://www.planetpals.com
fun site for learning with the kids!

http://www.naturalstep.org
Since 1988, The Natural Step has worked to accelerate global sustainability by guiding companies, communities and governments onto an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable path. More than 70 people in twelve countries work with an international network of sustainability experts, scientists ,universities, and businesses to create solutions, innovative models and tools that will lead the transition to a sustainable future.

http://www.ceres.org
Today, it is often difficult for corporations, activists and socially responsible investors to have honest, meaningful dialogue on corporations' environmental and social practices. CERES provides an innovative forum for this kind of exchange and a unique opportunity for real accountability and real results.
Mission Statement
CERES is a coalition of investment funds, environmental organizations, and public interest groups.
Our mission is to move businesses, capital, and markets to advance lasting prosperity by valuing the health of the planet and its people.
CERES is...
* The leading U.S. coalition of environmental, investor, and advocacy groups working together for a sustainable future
* Companies that have committed to continuous environmental improvement by endorsing the CERES Principles, a ten-point code of environmental conduct
* A common ground where groups with widely different backgrounds, assumptions, and visions find concrete solutions to today's environmental challenges

Project for the New American Century...this is the world as Cheney and his fellow neocons see it...
http://www.newamericancentury.org