The Society of St Columban, a Catholic Missionary Society with HQ in Ireland, has launched an international campaign against the patenting of life, specifically against Article 27.3(b) of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), a World Trade Organization agreement.I have a chapter on the patenting of life taken from a forthcoming book … [Read more...] about -Patenting Life?
-From International Green Network Japan
CONTENTS: 1. ACTION ALERT: SAVE VAST KOREAN WETLAND/TIDAL FLAT 2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DUGONG CAMPAIGN 3. IGN ECOSTUDY GROUP - FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2003 4. PGL2 ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTED 5. VEGETARIAN WEBSITES IN JAPAN6. QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY STUDY 7. JAMBO JUNE EVENTS 8. ALISHAN/TENGU TID BITS 9. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL TOKYO 10. TELL'S 4TH ANNUAL CHARITY … [Read more...] about -From International Green Network Japan
-Spencer Kagan Japan workshop tour schedule
JAPANESE TEXT APPEARS FOR SOME ENTRIESAlso see https://www.jalt.org/global/sig/Conferences.htmWho is Spencer Kagan?Dr. Spencer Kagan, director of Kagan Publishing and Professional Development, is a former professor of Psychology and Education at the University of California, author, lecturer, and teacher trainer. He has personally trained over a hundred thousand … [Read more...] about -Spencer Kagan Japan workshop tour schedule
-Introducing Znet Youth Watch
https://www.zmag.org/youthwatch.htmLots of resources. For example, here is what is on the page right now:Youth are the recipients of more abuse, pain, hunger and neglect than any other group of people. In addition to all this children face an extraordinary amount of scapegoating and blame for problems that simply are not their fault. Now more than ever it is important to … [Read more...] about -Introducing Znet Youth Watch
-Texas Pledge Of Allegiance Law Undermines Democracy And Critical Thinking
by Robert JensenAmong its many dubious achievements this session, the Texas Legislature -- in the name of promoting appreciation for democratic political values in the public schools -- struck a blow against the critical thinking skills crucial for meaningful democracy.The Legislature passed, and Gov. Rick Perry last week signed into law, a bill ordering all school … [Read more...] about -Texas Pledge Of Allegiance Law Undermines Democracy And Critical Thinking