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Otter faking it?

2009-10-04T23:58:00.004-04:00

Oil spills are particularly visible examples of our oil based system gone wrong. This is a topic that The Onion - America's Finest News Source brings to the public consciousness with their investigative report into the phenomenon of otters faking suffering due to oil exposure. Otters like environmentalists go overboard (pun intended) with their complaints about pollution destroying their

Biking in Toronto

2009-09-02T16:30:00.007-04:00

Biking is great for the mind, body, traffic, and the environment, but today I am feeling a little worried. Michael Bryant's car and Darcy Allan Sheppard a bike courier had a terrible encounter on the evening of August 31 that left Sheppard dead and Bryant's future tarnished. Whoever was responsible for this specific incident (Toronto Star), the frightening thing to me is that there are a lot more

Halifax Hopes - NDP Convention

2009-08-12T22:58:00.004-04:00

There are several things I hope to learn and do at the 2009 NDP convention in Halifax this weekend:1. Work on strategies to improve outreach (better than in Thunder Bay) to people who are sick of politics. Can we reach people through listening, advertizing, community groups and affiliations?2. Learn about the policy making process. (Tim's policies would provide for local sustainable food and

Job Searching - Law

2009-07-23T23:45:00.007-04:00

In the midst of job searching, things have gotten a little heavy. Here is to getting back on track and avoiding the lakes in the road. Q & A:Why did you choose law as a career?I chose law because I wanted to understand how things worked and how to change things for the better. I approach problems with the objective to persuade and explain so that people come to an agreement. Law gives a number of

Drum Set of Tim's Dreams

2009-04-06T20:29:00.006-04:00

I never realized how much I wanted, nay, needed a Drum Machine. Now we can all access this terrific online fun courtesy of Ron Winter.

Deportation, Torture, and their cost to Canada

2009-02-23T13:12:00.002-05:00

Torture is something that we are uncomfortable with. Collective ickiness or, perhaps, compassion prevents us from torturing sans emotion. But, when faced with terror, or in The Globe and Mail's (editorial board) case, cost, we look for ways to pinch our noses and send the bad people away from Canada.This is wrong. Deportation to torture is wrong.Torture has practical drawbacks (lies, distracting

Bush's legacy

2009-01-20T18:16:00.005-05:00

Bush has been the subject of many headlines. These memories of Bush have been carefully collected by Teresa Neilson Hayden and show the breadth of Bush's legacy and shame.The Bush administration is ending. If Bush & Co. didn’t entirely wreck the place, it was for no lack of trying. George himself achieved astonishing depths of failure. His most notable achievements were all unintentional, and he

Remembering violence against women

2008-12-10T15:04:00.003-05:00

Numbers can overwhelm our capacity for empathy. The naming of victims can make us think about painful issues, long numb. The December 6th Vigil for women victims of violence this Saturday made me go somewhere sad and cold and angry. What have I (not) done about violence against women in the last five years? Why have men done the shit they have done to so many women in my town, country, community?

Psychology of Morality - Jonathan Haidt

2008-11-25T22:12:00.006-05:00

Wow, liberals and conservatives (in the USA sense) have something in common. Each aspect of the political spectrum has something to share, something to contribute so that humans can coexist and cooperate.Click either "player" below to play the TED talkGreat quotes“If you think half of America votes badly because they are stupid or religious, you are trapped in a matrix ...

New Democrat Bruce Hyer Triumphant in Thunder Bay Superior-North

2008-10-20T19:26:00.006-04:00

New Democrats (almost) Sweep Ontario North Here is the riding where I was working as a voter contact organizer (Thunder Bay Superior-North):Surname Given name Political affiliationVotes% Votes CarrièreDenis AndrewRadical Marijuana3270.9HughesBrendan DanielGreen Party24636.9HyerBruceNDP-New Democratic Party1318737McArthurDonLiberal1008328.3SarafinBevConservative955626.8Total

NDP - Time for a change

2008-09-12T18:05:00.004-04:00

Loving the NDP"Today, Stephen Harper announced he is quitting as Prime Minister. And so, today I’m applying for his job. Unlike Stephen Harper, I’ll be a Prime Minister who puts you and your family first. Unlike Stephen Harper, I’ll act on the priorities of the kitchen table, not just the boardroom table."-Jack Layton, Leader of Canada's NDPEquality, justice, prosperity, jobs...who could ask for

Fair Trade Directories + Hobo names

2008-08-26T10:00:00.004-04:00

FGF Directory - Fun, Green and FairFun, Green and Fair is please to present a listing of organic / fair trade foods, stores, organizations and other "equitable" ideas that we hope will be of interest to fungreenfair.com readers.Ethical Directory (United Kingdom)Ethical Directory brings you a comprehensive listing of ethically produced goods and services. The green directory section contains

Comedic kick - shameless self promotion

2008-08-06T23:33:00.003-04:00

Not wanting to sound too over the top, I am getting really really funny! From Global Warming and Al Gore to Rick Mercer`s analysis of the oil sands regulation process. And then there is the good old Onion (Canada's military has sought an exemption to environmental regulation (No Just Cause so far). The Canadian Military does have an environmental management system).

John Lennon animated-peaceful-revolutionary

2008-07-05T03:27:00.005-04:00

I grew up listening to the Beatles as pop phenomena rather than political idea. Since then I have learned a bit more about their influence outside of music. Here is a poignant description of the value of keeping the "rooms and machinery" when engaged in revolution, instead of "smashing" it all down. Here is a brilliant animated short film of a 1969 interview: I met the walrus...In 1969, a 14-

Burma - Foctors can help

2008-06-24T00:16:00.002-04:00

Apparently, Burma (Myanmar) is having some problems between dictators and hurricanes.Hurricane videosBurma's Hurricane Nargis disaster videoUploaded by scmp888Too tough for me to watch so I threw in some funny celeb PSAs...Sarah Silverman's take...Foctor = Fake Dictator...Burma's rank of 190th out of 191 state health care systems.Loads of celebritiesMore information from Canadian Friends of Burma

Holy moly, it's a Unicorn!

2008-06-11T22:00:00.003-04:00

I can't believe how cute this guy is. Will his unicorn tears cure poisonings? The last Unicorn?MARTA FALCONIAssociated PressJune 11, 2008 at 6:35 PM EDT “This is fantasy becoming reality,” Gilberto Tozzi, director of the Center of Natural Sciences in Prato, told The Associated Press. “The unicorn has always been a mythological animal.”The 1-year-old Roe Deer – nicknamed Unicorn – was born in

Ladies love the Conchords!

2008-05-14T14:09:00.001-04:00

Flight of the Conchords makes me want to be a better / funnier person!Working on the fair trade music biz...

Blue Richard and the Apricots

2008-05-08T00:02:00.003-04:00

Blue Richard and the Apricots are a western-canadian answer to Feist with more violas and accordions. Rocking the folk experimental edge of old style country...well anyways...stay tuned for clips. Here is a link to their sounds of falling string, drops of wood, squeezed airNote: my brother plays the wash-tub-bass and occasionally unleashes his Robert Goulet like voice at their gigs. The bands

Spring is here...and so is the organic future

2008-04-18T17:44:00.004-04:00

How great is the sun and the days getting longer and the buds budding? Fan-freakin-tastic! Along with Spring, the Green trade show wave seems to be crashing on to Toronto's shores. This weekend the Total Health Show presents organic and slow food ideas for consumers (good for all of us granola types).April 25-27 will see a more main stream approach to Green Living at the Green Living Show,

Castro resigned

2008-02-19T22:34:00.004-05:00

So he outlasted Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, most of Bush II. The ultimate survivor resigns. AP's take on the resignation: The United States was the first country to recognize Castro's government, but the countries soon clashed as Mr. Castro seized American property and invited Soviet aid.On April 16, 1961, Mr. Castro declared his revolution to be socialist. A day later

US on Canada's torture risk list....

2008-01-19T12:40:00.000-05:00

Another time to bow our heads in shame and shed a single tear, as Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier apologizes for "wrongly" placing the USA and Israel on the list of countries where people risk facing torture. Torture manual 'wrongly' lists allies: BernierDAVID LJUNGGREN Reuters - January 19, 2008 at 11:49 AM ESTIt contains a list that wrongly includes some of our closest allies. I have

Big Plans for buses and trains

2008-01-14T22:20:00.000-05:00

Wouldn't it be nice to take a train? Clean up the air on the way!B.C. unveils huge transit plan- thanks to The Globe and Mail - DARREN YOURK Globe and Mail Update January 14, 2008 at 2:48 PM ESTThe agreement is highlighted by $10.3-billion investment in four new rapid transit lines in Metro Vancouver — the Evergreen Line, the UBC Line, the upgraded Expo Line and the Canada Line. Another $1.2-

Handy Manny

2008-01-03T00:40:00.000-05:00

It will change your life. Design a toy for the ages.http://atv.disney.go.com/playhouse/handymanny/activities/toyfactory/index.htmlVisit me on a more serious note

Birth, Death

2007-12-27T11:20:00.001-05:00

Welcome back to Jesus. Merry Christmas to all. Remembering Oscar Peterson, Canadian, piano player...not louie ArmstrongSublime is the word that comes to mindThey killed Benazir Bhutto. What a mess!Pakistan's Bhutto assassinated

Who is this technorati person

2007-12-15T17:05:00.001-05:00

Technorati Profile

World Economic Forum - Who? What?

2007-12-15T13:11:00.000-05:00

This image summarizes the essence of the WEF: Famous rocker, President, UN Secretary General and some guy from Africa. Their hearts are in the right place, right:The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.But a forum of unelected leaders...

Davos, Secret Elites and Videos

2007-12-15T13:04:00.001-05:00

Have your say on the Davos Question:"What one thing do you think that countries, companies or individuals must do to make the world a better place in 2008?"By submitting a video at http://www.youtube.com/thedavosquestionBrilliant cross marketing, promotion and green washing - or - way to promote global democracy through online activism?You decide? Stay tuned for my answer to this question. I have

Ripples on the pond...

2007-12-14T23:16:00.000-05:00

Drop some pebbles on the internet and see if fair trade sweeps beyond activist ponds.Critical report about the challenges and risks of fair trade as a production and trade approach:Fair to the Last Drop:The Corporate Challenges to Fair Trade Coffee-By Eric Holt-Giménez, Ian Bailey, and Devon Sampson of Food First - Institute of Food and Development Policy download PDF ...At this year's United

Refugees seek a different port if you've visited the USA - Canada's Closed

2007-12-06T18:29:00.000-05:00

If a refugee claimant passes through the US on the way to Canada they may be denied a right to apply for refugee status in Canada. This is because the USA is considered a "Safe third country", a country with high human rights standards that affords approximately equal protection for those fleeing persecution. But what happens if the third country is not as safe as it used to be? What if it

Multi-Lingual Canada

2007-12-04T15:07:00.000-05:00

Having lived for almost three years in Ottawa, I was getting used to signs and websites being in French and English. On return to Toronto, the city seems bigger and better than ever with more and more languages and communities represented.Education that can adapt to these multi-lingual capabilities of Canadians could make us an economic power house. The question is whether we can come up with a

S.A. Miners on strike ... dance...

2007-12-03T22:56:00.000-05:00

Costs of safety? What a surprise...but what about the benefits of safety?Rockin out as a dancer. Yes I often find myself saying, "I think I can Dance"

Buy Nothing Day

2007-11-22T23:46:00.000-05:00

Ironically, now that I am selling food, I find myself on the wrong side of this fantastic movement. I want to sell you stuff. I want people to eat fair trade, organic food. But, perhaps, buy nothing day can mean more than just hesitating to shop one day a year. Perhaps, on a day when the specials are so exciting, we can try to think about the gift of giving not just to our immediate friends but

Death Penalty for Canadians

2007-11-13T20:05:00.000-05:00

Great article by a MARLYS EDWARDH AND LORNE WALDMAN. Canadians have a right to expect that their government will intervene on their behalf in a forceful manner whenever they are at risk of cruel and inhumane treatment. But the conduct of this government suggests that it is more concerned about politics. Devaluing the citizenship of unpopular Canadians in difficulty abroad cheapens it for everyone.

Fair Trade Toronto?

2007-10-24T03:22:00.000-04:00

Canada the wise, liberal, nation of public healthcare and pride in Lester B. Pearson's role in creating UN Peacekeeping forces...but what have we done lately? Have we fallen behind the US in areas as easy to keep up with as Fair Trade? In an era of municipal councilors struggling to pass a budget that will only slightly cut services, it may seem unrealistic to talk about Toronto becoming a fair

Better acting late than never...Green living

2007-10-15T19:26:00.000-04:00

Blog Action Day is all about reaching the big wide world out there and raising consciousness about the environment. Being the green hipster that I am I thought I would catch the tail end of the green wave. I hope that the wave continues and sweeps beyond the blog world.1. Turn off computer ...

Dead blogs...query

2007-10-06T22:59:00.000-04:00

Does anyone read the early writings or blogs of Internet 1.1?Does anyone read all of the words on the internet?Did anyone read this?Vote MMP!

Mimes in Ottawa Mime and Marcel Marceau

2007-09-25T10:49:00.000-04:00

There is a man statue-like holding a badminton racket and bent over as if about to step. You have seen him in la marche by in Ottawa, but perhaps skirted around the stubbly face. His racket spins if you give him a tip. His white gloves will wave thanks as well.Yesterday, he spoke. To paraphrase, the master is dead Marcel Marceau is dead.A connection, a soul, an unexpected utterance, yes.Marcel

Summer's Over, Fair Trade, Games

2007-09-24T00:28:00.000-04:00

Check out what's going on in the world of too much time reading "news of fresh disasters":Tim hears David Suzuki - Suzuki rocks and Tim realizes we are made of air and that all of that Aboriginal studies paid off!New fair trade certifications...should Transfair Canada be scared? Excited?Summer is over. Is there a politically correct term for Indian summer?The Colbert Report is back and better

Darfur - Nigerian NGOs call for action

2007-09-10T22:55:00.000-04:00

Tune into the radio tomorrow at 6am-7am. Never say I don't give notice for these things!Tune into the Dan Shield's show on ckcu 93.1 FM in Ottawa - online:http://www.ckcufm.com/programs/schedule.html Take action on September 17th See the poster belowFull articleHighlights: As President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua marks his first 100 days in office, two leading Nigerian non governmental organisations,

Vermin - Solution - Eat the wild cats

2007-09-07T15:21:00.000-04:00

I am a vegetarian (kinda) so cat stew is probably off the menu.Australians cook up wild cat stewBy Phil MercerBBC News, Sydney My summary: Apparently they may contain toxins. On the other hand, so may factor farmed cows.

Darfur - Action Now

2007-09-05T02:35:00.001-04:00

Yes now, and September 17th outside Parliament, Ottawa, Canada with STAND Canada. I will be there with Bells and enthusiasm!If you are having trouble convincing your friends to attend show them this Darfur Game review and game.UN Secretary-General Ban-Kim is having some trouble in Sudan!

Fun Green and Fair

2007-09-01T21:52:00.000-04:00

So looking forward to finding more ethical/green/educational online games to justify my addiction to computer gaming. Enjoy ethical games.

CERES - Investor coalitions challenging securities law

2007-08-31T01:11:00.000-04:00

Ceres is a coalition of over 80 investor, environmental and public interest organizations united to advance corporate responsibility.I had never heard of them but I find it pretty cool that there is a coalition this big of responsible investors that is focused on changing securities laws and pushing corporations towards being responsible:The institutional/financial professional sign-on statement

Publicity

2007-08-30T01:38:00.000-04:00

Let's get some readers!I like the free aspect of this directory:

Dog Poop

2007-08-21T19:38:00.000-04:00

Vancouver is onto something...Instead of picking up each chunk with a plastic bag, why not compost it

Birth

2007-08-15T17:25:00.000-04:00

Despite ongoing rumours of my pregnancy, I am not in fact pregant, rather just bloated. Thanks for well wishers on facebook and real life. Superbad this Friday at Rideau CentreSuperbad1hr 53min - Comedy - English - IMDb6:50 This should position us well for half price food at the Marche / Richtree in Rideau center after the movie. Patty Boland's afterwards until a reasonable hour... If you really

Maher Arar - Even more vindication

2007-08-11T03:58:00.000-04:00

Torture, Maher Arar, inefficiency of the Canadian government - American Government...Do you feel safe?Trust them they have access to secret information. And they will censor the information from the public to protect us: This is just embarrassing. Why censor this? From the perspective of Canada there is no motivation. The only people that could benefit from such censorship are those who fucked up

Should I switch to word press?

2007-08-08T17:44:00.000-04:00

I don't know let's try a trackback to another siteA rant about wilderness and its meanings

Chocolate sculpture

2007-07-29T20:20:00.000-04:00

Oh my goodness, this is so fantastic!http://pingmag.jp/2007/07/27/sweat-designs-with-cocoa-in-mind/Visit this site. Beautiful sculptures made of chocolate.

Distributor - Organic & Fair Trade

2007-07-25T00:07:00.000-04:00

I am having an ongoing adventure learning about fair trade and importing, distribution and sales. Loads of fun. I look forward to sharing dulce de leche con mis amigos!Interrupcion

Scientists solve Checkers...I still have a ways to go

2007-07-19T21:04:00.000-04:00

U of A Professors have proved that they can beat any human being in CheckersChinook ProofYou can even play ChinookAlberta researchers solve checkersSHANNON MONTGOMERYCanadian PressJuly 19, 2007 at 2:54 PM EDTEDMONTON — It's taken dozens of computers humming away for almost 18 years, but a University of Alberta team has finally solved every possible game of checkers and concluded that as long as

A conversation on the street - Buerger's Disease

2007-07-16T01:23:00.000-04:00

I never would have asked him if he wasn't on the street: "what happened to you?"He told me his story tonight and a bit about his family. I gave him some money and returned home.It was one of the better conversations I have had recently. What a life he has led! He has lost some appendages and doesn't play the guitar anymore.I wasn't sure what to believe but he said he had burger's something...well

Paul Potts an opera singer for today and tomorrow

2007-07-12T20:59:00.000-04:00

Yes Paul Potts rocks. Enjoy the opera. Tim enjoys a good portion of Paul Potts!Paul's Official siteAwkward interview with a performance on NBC Morning Show...Meredith Viera we love you but chill out...Moreover, Paul wins

Zambian workers, Chinese bosses

2007-07-10T20:33:00.000-04:00

What if Canada got everything right in CSR, but our companies couldn't compete with other country's companies? Is this just a way of hiding behind the old excuse of "Johny doesn't have to make his bed, why do I?"I may come up with an actual answer to this but I thought I would just point out two examples that raise the issue:from the BBC: BBC - Zambia miners 'see little reward' By Orla Guerin BBC

Bluesfest - Manu Chao, Spearhead, White Stripes

2007-07-09T15:48:00.000-04:00

The greatest music I have ever heard. Can't say enough about these bands. Jack White is a genius on the guitars and rocked the blues this Sunday in Ottawa at Bluesfest. I also got down to the celtic music of Leahy. The political messages of peace, love and understanding were clear and received well by the crowd. It was fun to feel a sense of hope and community as we cheered on activists and

Sustainability standards

2007-07-06T13:48:00.000-04:00

I look forward to delving deeper into this website:Sustainable Measures. Take a look if you like.

Another use for a Burka!

2007-07-04T22:14:00.000-04:00

Head of Pakistan's Red Mosque capturedZEESHAN HAIDERReutersJuly 4, 2007 at 4:30 PM EDTISLAMABAD — The head of a radical Pakistani mosque at the centre of a bloody stand-off with security forces was arrested on Wednesday while trying to escape clad in a woman's burka, officials said.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070704.wmosk0704/BNStory/International/home

Happy independence day USA - It's hard to be a Muslim on the 4th of July!

2007-07-04T13:12:00.000-04:00

Humour, music, religion, understanding...It's Hard to be a Muslim on the 4th of JulyUploaded by snovisionYou can support Tommy WallachBuy his CD at Buy CD

Rickshaw injury / hiatus

2007-07-01T02:39:00.000-04:00

I regret to inform the fans that a rib bruise/break has sidelined men for the next few days. This will allow me to go further into debt and to spend more time on activism. Keeping my eye on the bright side. wink and groan...booStay tuned for pictures of the rickshaw!

onwards and upwards

2007-06-27T00:13:00.000-04:00

On the go, up to Olympus. I am working away diligently on corpobligation.com, transferring news from TCBCO to corpobligation, getting ready to launch a fair trade importing business, starting rickshawing, and generally staying cool when the heat rises!Where are you going to be on Canada Day? Taking a rickshaw ride with Tim! Drop me an email or call me if you know my number. You can also call

Ideas for a better world

2007-06-20T23:20:00.000-04:00

Buying less giving moreComposting - not as bad of smell as expected...Compost nowChocolate being good for youLove making across barriersAnd minibuses...stay tuned

Paul Potts is in the semis and is a youtube phenomenon

2007-06-16T12:25:00.001-04:00

It turns out I was not the only person to enjoy Paul Potts' take on opera. A video of his is at the top of youtube at this moment and he seems poised to go ahead to the finals!Yes He WON!

Frisbee

2007-06-15T12:26:00.000-04:00

Hey folks,So more frisbee is underway tonight at 6:00 (friday)At Strathcona park - walk on Somerset East towards the rideau river until you hit water, then take a few steps back and you will be in frisbbee land. Hope to see lots of folks there.Bring friends. Drinks after at the house ("Le maison" pub).Bienvenue a tous,TPS I don't care where you are living now, please make an effort to make it out!

Highschool redux

2007-06-12T18:20:00.000-04:00

Remember when you had to ask for permission to go to the washroom? Remember when you had to go to school and sit still no matter what they were talking about?Well, 9 years later, and seven years spent earning 6 letters after my name, I find myself back in highschool redux. A term I use to describe the re turn combined with reflux, that lovely stuff that they show in pepto bismol commercials. Have

Paul Potts - Salesman to Opera Star

2007-06-11T21:42:00.001-04:00

I don't like opera, except Paul Potts. The only times I have gone to it I have been bored despite the directors best efforts (Salome - Atom Egoyan) or just bored (efforts (Die Valkarie - Toronto, Ring Cycle 2005).But the way Paul Potts sings in this brief clip was inspirational. The way he expresses a feeling through singing opera absolutely blew me away! I will try to follow along with his

Carl Sagan says "everyone I know is from Earth"

2007-06-10T23:08:00.000-04:00

A lovely message to all. We are all born here. On a planet. We worry about how to get over racism, religious strife, sexism, class, good vs bad hair...but we are all from here...

Contrary to popular belief, I am not an organizational genius

2007-06-10T14:10:00.000-04:00

This is a picture of a corner of the dining room...the rest of the apartment was cleaner than this...at least after Iain's help

banana hands

2007-06-09T15:54:00.000-04:00

This is the best video on youtube: This dark German techno tells the tale of a young man und his appealing attributes. Completely produced in Helena Montana!Milky Pirate Shirts, Steins and Boxers!!! - www.cafepress.com/nandrewsMy MySpace Page :)www.myspace.com/nandrewsproductions

Gotta love CBC and Hockey

2007-06-07T13:13:00.001-04:00

A single tear for Ottawa...the fans and the kids were so excited.

Return to routine

2007-06-06T17:32:00.000-04:00

Back at Bridgehead, drinking fair trade tea, I am having a good time working on my CSR paper and talking about the Tunisia paper. It is pretty wild to return to the land of milk and honey. My superwealth relative to the Tunisians I recently shared louages (minibus) with is strikingly clear, while I drink the higher-priced-guilt-reducing-fair-trade beverages. The Ottawa Senators are playing

Tim's back in Ottawa

2007-06-05T13:18:00.000-04:00

I have arrived in O-town. Looking forward to ultimate on Friday. Good luck on Thursday with the last of the Law Society of Upper Canada licencing exams. I look forward to writing these in November.Hope all are doing well.If anyone wants to save me from watching youtube, give me a call.T

Futbol balls in Tunis and Toronto

2007-06-02T14:06:00.000-04:00

So I am back from Tunisia and delighted to be in a cleaner and greener environment...the wealth of Toronto is actually a bit surprising as is the loneliness/isolation of the neighborhood.There is a father, son and grandfather playing or practicing soccer in the giant lush park near my house. The 7 or 8 balls they are using to practice seems especially bizarre relative to the soccer games of

Tuna and Tunisia

2007-05-28T12:47:00.000-04:00

I have just enough time on my hands, between traveling around on mini-buses, Steve the camel, and hanging out at the beach, to write you a quick hi. The hi-lights: reading on the beach, assistance from Chanda on actually working on my last paper of law school, Matmata (starwars) a hamam (see below), camel ride into the Sahara (where I thought only crazy tourists go, but I was wrong: apparently

Religion, Belief, and Your Neighbour's Nose

2007-05-17T17:06:00.000-04:00

So you believe in God.So you don't.So you want to know what I believe in, you want to know it all.Well, I believe in love, golf gods (lower case but vengeful characters), chocolate helps deal with dementors, and that my neighbour is important.If you want to talk about religion, then go, walking please, talk to a Priest or a person who you feel has a closer connection to God than you do. Just

Man and Woman in a Chinese restaurant in Tunis

2007-05-13T20:27:00.000-04:00

- This is not a personal story, but I was there -Who knows who arrived first? Was it the man who took a bench seat and ordered a meal and then a beer? Did the woman come in after, and seek out a seat - with a view of, but a distance from, the front door? Did she notice him on the way to the table or was she just relieved to get off of the street into a relaxed setting?Or did the woman take up her

Government holding back virtuous CEOs

2007-05-02T18:43:00.000-04:00

I sincerely hope that the statements made by corporate executives from Johnson & Johnson, PG&E and Dupont were sincere and honest. This video produced by the Sea Studios and linked to by Business for Social Responsibility.CHECK IT OUT - Ahead of the Curve: Business Responds to Climate Change.

Goodbyes and nostalgia

2007-04-30T11:58:00.000-04:00

Law school is over for most of my friends. I just have a few last assignments...booThis weekend, we had quite a bash. It was like we were new and we were old friends. Talking to everyone and sharing hugs, laughter, secrets.What a day.P.S. Still obsessed with CSR.

sLEEP & torture

2007-04-25T11:25:00.000-04:00

Sleep the stuff of dreams and resilienceThing I lackWeather for stormy mood or twisted dreamI stare on and on waitingI can't get that sleep groove backAnd on a different note Canada is now actually by word of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence defending its practice and complicity in torture. Professor Attaran, of Ottawa U was way ahead of the curve on Canada's policy on prison of war

Tuberculosis, Indigenous Canadians and Genocide

2007-04-24T12:06:00.000-04:00

I almost threw up this morning reading this article in the Globe and Mail. But I guess I don't even deserve to talk about my feelings because my pain must be so trivial compared to the suffering of Canada's Aboriginal Peoples. Canada, Ontario, Ottawa, the World are already awake. We know this terrible shit happened to other human beings. Let it never happen again. Reinstate the Kelowna Accord.

Web sites of Tim

2007-04-13T13:48:00.000-04:00

So I have since forgotten about blogging for a while and then become addicted to website design. This will be my last post at this site.Please visit an excellent CSR consulting site that I am working on.If you are interested in the recent Canadian CSR Roundtable Report and Recommendations, see a report prepared, by your's truly Tim Brown. Comments and feedback are appreciated.By the time you read

Tim's Blog

2006-05-22T20:34:00.000-04:00

Tim's Blogan experiment in blogging.cold for May, eh?

Back at it - Human Rights Conference - CLAIHR

2006-05-21T14:18:00.000-04:00

So I kindof forgot that I had a blog. But, like, why not go ahead and try to use it to get some thoughts out. It's very pleasant and sunny in Ottawa today after 2 weeks of rain and haze. I look forward to lots more running this week.This year I was the co-coordinator of the Canadian Lawyers for international Human Rights conference at the University of Ottawa, Law School - Global Generations:

2005-09-03T14:27:00.000-04:00

So hairy.

Tim's Blog

2005-09-03T14:23:00.000-04:00

Here is my first entry I think