Robs PlaceRobs PlaceRobs Place is a blog about how to live ethically for people who don’t really consider themselves to “activists”? You really don’t have to live in a tree or go to demonstrations to be an activist - the small choices we make every single day can and do Articles
The scramble for the Arctic
2007-08-12 09:45:00 You want to pray that Canada doesn’t stop stop pussyfooting about its territorial claims to the Arctic . Gentlemanly spats with the Americans over the Northwest Passage (they say it’s international, Canada says its theirs) are all very well as long as the strait is icebound. But with global warming it is set to become a ... More About: Russia , The A , Cram
Integration in Glasgow
2007-08-11 21:58:00 Since 2000, the Government has dispersed hundreds of asylum seekers to the poorest areas of Glasgow . The tabloids would have you believe the scheme has been a disaster an impression strengthened by the recent assault on an Algerian woman and her baby in the city. But the ... More About: Integration
Japan: Please admit to wartime atrocities
2007-08-11 09:55:00 The downfall of Japan s defence minister reminds us once again, that the country is incapable of facing up to its war record. Fumio Kyuma was forced to resign last week, after his claim that America had no alternative but to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki was met with ... More About: Atrocities , Ease
Oil is just a blip in time
2007-08-09 08:15:00 You don’t have to be a peak oil doom-monger to find the latest report from the International Energy Agency scary reading. It’s fair to say that current Western civilisation would not be possible without oil; this report predicts a supply crunch within five years, forcing prices up ... More About: Time
Beating extremists with their own game
2007-08-07 07:57:00 If we are to stop young men being lured into religious extremism then we must stop treating the problem as solely a religious issue. The radicalisation of Muslim youths has just as much to do with gang culture, drugs and basic teenage angst. Activists like Hanif Qadir ... More About: Game , Eating , Trem , Remi , Beating
The Colombian soda war
2007-08-06 08:09:00 Colombia’s president Alvaro Uribe has been dancing to America’s tune thanks to an annual injection of $600m in US aid, he has beefed up Colombia’s anti-narcotics police, seized record tons of cocaine and extradited 520 drug traffickers to US jails Hey, this is all good news right? Erm, ... More About: Coca Cola , Soda , Colombian
links for 2007-08-03
2007-08-04 01:24:00 TLIO: An Activists Guide to Exploiting the Media Every battle we fight is a battle for the hearts and minds of other people. The only chance we have of reaching people who haven’t yet heard what we’ve got to say is through the media. We might, with good reason, regard the papers and broadcasters with ex (tags: ... More About: Links
George Monbiot - What is the tipping point?
2007-08-03 07:18:00 And… “Why are countries failing to act with any sense of urgency?” Make a better world everyday - subscribe to my feed: Subscribe in a reader Share This More About: Global Warming , Tipping Point , George , Point , Ping
Obesity - a weighty issue
2007-08-02 07:44:00 What’s the problem? In May of 2002, the World Health Organization announced a rise in obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Remarkably, this occurred not only in affluent developed nations - but also among developing nations in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, where malnutrition was ... More About: Obesity , Eight , Weigh , Issue
Weekly book recommendations
2007-08-01 07:36:00 Each Wednesday I present a list of the five best selling and most popular books on those issues which can make a difference to all of our lives. I urge you to read or buy 365 Ways to Change the World ‘This book has something for every day of ... More About: Book , Weekly , Recommendation , Dati
Obesity - a weighty issue
2007-07-31 21:36:00 What’s the problem? In May of 2002, the World Health Organization announced a rise in obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Remarkably, this occurred not only in affluent developed nations - but also among developing nations in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, where malnutrition was once the major ... More About: Obesity , Eight , Weigh , Issue
This explains everything: Bush is off the wagon
2007-07-31 21:35:00 Share This More About: Bush , Plains , Wagon
My del.icio.us bookmarks for July 30th
2007-07-31 02:31:00 These are my links for July 30th: Quality Gurus - A site for FREE online training, presentations, lessons, tutorials, quotes, quizes, information and courses on Quality Management, Six sigma, Business excellence, 5S, Lean, Benchmarking etc. through internet. Process Sigma Calculator Assumptions - When we talk about a Six Sigma ... More About: Marks , Bookmarks
links for 2007-07-30
2007-07-31 01:39:00 BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | ‘No Sun link’ to climate change A new scientific study concludes that changes in the Sun’s output cannot be causing modern-day climate change. (tags: climatechange environment green sustainability) UK needs a two-child limit, says population report | The Guardian | Guardian Unlimited UK needs a two-child limit, says population report · Highest fertility rate ... More About: Links
Podcast round-up
2007-07-30 09:34:00 There’s a lot of great podcasts out there and here are just a selection of the ones you should be subscribing to. Each Monday I present a selection of the top podcasts right here. You can also listen to episodes by clicking on the links at the ... More About: Podcast , Round Up , Round
Ethical Living Link Carnival
2007-07-29 14:12:00 Sunday is ethical living link carnival day! Each and every Sunday I collect the top 10 breaking community and culture stories and best blog posts from across the interweb and present them here, to you, in one handy bite size piece for your reading pleasure. Covered are the everyday ... More About: Living , Carnival , Link , Ving
LibraryThing recommendations
2007-07-29 07:15:00 Each Sunday I present some hot topics which are being discussed over on Libra ry Thing along with books which are being added and reviewed by the community. In case you’re not familiar with LibraryThing - it is an online service to help people catalog their books easily. You can ... More About: Recommendation , Dati
My del.icio.us bookmarks for July 28th
2007-07-29 02:30:00 These are my links for July 28th: Tutorials - Lean Production / Lean Manufacturing - The Lean Production / Lean Manufacturing Tutorial is intended as a step by step tutorial and it is recommended that you follow the tutorial through each progressive step in order for you to ... More About: Wikipedia , Marks , Bookmarks
links for 2007-07-28
2007-07-29 01:34:00 Boing Boing: Wal Mart flip flops cause nasty chemical burn Kerry bought some flip flops for $2.44 at Wal Mart. After wearing them for a while, she noticed a tingling sensation on her feet. She immediately stopped wearing the flip flops. Soon after, her skin turned red and blistery. When she took the matter up wit (tags: ... More About: Links
Health and Globalisation / Consumerism Link Carnival
2007-07-28 14:05:00 Saturday is health and globalisation / consumerism link carnival day! Each and every Saturday I collect the top 10 breaking community and culture stories and best blog posts from across the interweb and present them here, to you, in one handy bite size piece for your reading pleasure. Covered ... More About: Health , Carnival , Link , Globalisation , Consumerism
Health and Globalisation / Consumerism Link Carnival
2007-07-28 14:05:00 Saturday is health and globalisation / consumerism link carnival day! Each and every Saturday I collect the top 10 breaking community and culture stories and best blog posts from across the interweb and present them here, to you, in one handy bite size piece for your reading pleasure. Covered are: Battling HIV/AIDS, malaria and other global diseases, water and sanitation, better health, sport and fitness, hunger and obesity, food and diet. Multinationals and responsible business practice, fair trade and ethical consumption, consuming less. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to my feed for other great lifehacks for the everyday activist. Subscribe in a reader Share This More About: Health , Carnival , Link , Globalisation , Consumerism
My del.icio.us bookmarks for July 27th
2007-07-28 02:30:00 These are my links for July 27th: Welcome to MichaelMoore.com - I am overwhelmed by the response to “Sicko.” And I’m not just talking about all the wonderful, heart-felt letters you’ve sent me and the stories you’ve shared with me about the abuse you’ve suffered from our health ... More About: Marks , Bookmarks
My del.icio.us bookmarks for July 27th
2007-07-28 02:30:00 These are my links for July 27th: Welcome to MichaelMoore.com - I am overwhelmed by the response to “Sicko.” And I’m not just talking about all the wonderful, heart-felt letters you’ve sent me and the stories you’ve shared with me about the abuse you’ve suffered from our health care system. The Daily Green - The Daily Green and Earth 911?s Magazine Recycling Finder Goes Live! 18Seconds.org - change a bulb - change everything HealthyCar.org ? The Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Cars - Everyone knows that cars are a major source of air pollution. But most people don’t know that it isn’t only what comes out of tailpipes that’s the problem, but what’s inside cars as well. “New car smell” for example, comes from toxic chemicals being relea Carbon Offset with co2balance, ethically offset your unavoidable CO2 Emissions - co2balance.com can help you minimise your carbon emissions and offset the unavoidable residue... More About: Marks , Bookmarks
links for 2007-07-27
2007-07-28 01:32:00 Superuse.org: Where recycling meets design What is Superuse.org? Superuse is an online community of designers, architects and everybody else who is interested in inventive ways of recycling. (tags: design recycle sustainability art green blog) Carbon Offset with co2balance, ethically offset your unavoidable CO2 Emissions co2balance.com can help you minimise your carbon emissions and offset the unavoidable residue. Offsetting works by ... More About: Links
links for 2007-07-27
2007-07-28 01:32:00 Superuse.org: Where recycling meets design What is Superuse.org? Superuse is an online community of designers, architects and everybody else who is interested in inventive ways of recycling. (tags: design recycle sustainability art green blog) Carbon Offset with co2balance, ethically offset your unavoidable CO2 Emissions co2balance.com can help you minimise your carbon emissions and offset the unavoidable residue. Offsetting works by investing funds in sequestration or energy efficiency projects that absorb or prevent the release of a tonnage of CO2 equivalent to your Car (tags: carbon green co2 offset ecoliving climatechange) HealthyCar.org — The Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Cars Everyone knows that cars are a major source of air pollution. But most people don’t know that it isn’t only what comes out of tailpipes that’s the problem, but what’s inside cars as well. “New car smell” for example, comes from toxic chemicals being relea (... More About: Links
Homeland hunger strike
2007-07-27 23:39:00 Boing Boing have posted a fantastic article: This link points to “Weeping Sikkim,” a blog that chronicles an ongoing hunger strike by the youth of Sikkim, India to demand goverment transparency and accountability regarding hydroelectric projects in Dzongu, the homeland of the Lepcha people. The good news is that hunger strikes by the Buddhist community in Sikkim have sucessfully stopped hydroprojects in the past. However, the projects planned for Dzongu are much much larger. The government of Sikkim is not evil, and has made remarkably progressive environmental moves in the past (e.g Sikkim was one of the first states in India to ban plastic bags). Sikkim works hard to position itself as an ecotourism/buddhist pilgrimage destination for western tourists, so getting the word out about this hunger strike may help tip the balance. The people behind the Sikkim protest blog are also uploading YouTube videos like this one (Video Link), which shows ACT (Affected citize... More About: Hunger , Strike , Elan
Homeland hunger strike
2007-07-27 23:39:00 Boing Boing have posted a fantastic article: This link points to “Weeping Sikkim,” a blog that chronicles an ongoing hunger strike by the youth of Sikkim, India to demand goverment transparency and accountability regarding hydroelectric projects in Dzongu, the homeland of the Lepcha people. The good news is ... More About: Hunger , Strike , Elan
Conflict and International Development Link Carnival
2007-07-27 13:53:00 Friday is conflict and international development link carnival day! Each and every Friday I collect the top 10 breaking community and culture stories and best blog posts from across the interweb and present them here, to you, in one handy bite size piece for your reading pleasure. Covered are: Ridding the world of weapons, waging war on war, promoting peace, preventing genocide. Addressing inequality and social injustice in the world with skills, money and ideas, recycling to benefit the world’s poor, paying off foreign debt, enhancing livelihoods and using appropriate technology. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to my feed for other great lifehacks for the everyday activist. Subscribe in a reader Share This More About: International , Carnival , Development , Link , Conflict
Conflict and International Development Link Carnival
More articles from this author:2007-07-27 13:53:00 This is a regular posts where I collect the best conflict and international development links. Each and every Friday I collect the top 10 breaking community and culture stories and best blog posts from across the interweb and present them here, to you, in one handy bite size ... More About: International , Carnival , Development , Link , Conflict 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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