Since that time Canada has supported the abolition of capital punishment both at home and abroad. In a reversal of that abolitionist policy the Canadian government recently announced it will no longer be seeking clemency for Canadian Ronald Smith who faces the death penalty in Montana . Also, our government will no longer be co-sponsoring the UN resolution for worldwide abolition. These policy changes were done without the consent of Parliament or input from Canadians.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Let's ensure that these executions were truly the last to take place in Canada
On This Day 1962 Ronald Turpin and Arthur Lucas were the last prisoners executed in Canada.
Since that time Canada has supported the abolition of capital punishment both at home and abroad. In a reversal of that abolitionist policy the Canadian government recently announced it will no longer be seeking clemency for Canadian Ronald Smith who faces the death penalty in Montana . Also, our government will no longer be co-sponsoring the UN resolution for worldwide abolition. These policy changes were done without the consent of Parliament or input from Canadians.
Since that time Canada has supported the abolition of capital punishment both at home and abroad. In a reversal of that abolitionist policy the Canadian government recently announced it will no longer be seeking clemency for Canadian Ronald Smith who faces the death penalty in Montana . Also, our government will no longer be co-sponsoring the UN resolution for worldwide abolition. These policy changes were done without the consent of Parliament or input from Canadians.
Fighting the onslaught with a positive message
Looking at the video above I'm somewhat relieved that I don't have daughters. The pressure that young girls are under from the media and beauty industry is overwhelming. It wasn't nearly as tough to be attractive when I was young. We just let our hair grow down to our waists, wore little makeup, shapeless hippie dresses and Birkenstocks or Earth shoes - and we felt beautiful. I'm not saying girls didn't have self-esteem issues back then (many did) but our role models were not impossible to emulate, video-enhanced underweight models. I watched Cleopatra on tv last night (I know the movie sucks) and Liz Taylor, widely considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world at that time, would now be considered hopelessly overweight. By whose standards? An out of control beauty industry's, that's whose. An industry that thrives on making girls and women hyper-aware of their imperfections.
I've posted about Dove's proactive advertising campaigns before. Their newest campaign is aimed at girls aged 11-16 years old and I like it:
The Reality Diaries Program is a 6 week program that revolves around the lives of four real girls who share their personal self-esteem stories online. They record their journey online through the use of blogs and videos, allowing girls across the country to go behind-the-scenes on their real lives and understand the factors that impact their self-esteem. Each girl deals with a different self-esteem issue and the Diaries will reflect how the media influences their self-esteem.The program has loads of interactive stuff that will appeal to younger girls and hopefully get them talking about it with their friends.
Monday, December 10, 2007
How and Why we Kiss
Life in the Fast Lane tells us everything we ever wanted to know about kissing.
"Kisses take on a number of figurative meanings in folklore, literature, and art, ranging from the betrayal — with Judas’ kiss — to the life-giving symbolism of movies such as The Little Mermaid."
Human Rights Day
The theme for 2008, “Dignity and justice for all of us,” reinforces the vision of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a commitment to universal dignity and justice. It is not a luxury or a wish-list. The UDHR and its core values, inherent human dignity, non-discrimination, equality, fairness and universality, apply to everyone, everywhere and always. The Declaration is universal, enduring and vibrant, and it concerns us all.
The Force in the Flesh
Top 10 Craziest Star Wars Tattoos
I adore this Santa Yoda although I wouldn't like to see it inked into the flesh of someone I love.
Via B.A.
I adore this Santa Yoda although I wouldn't like to see it inked into the flesh of someone I love.
Via B.A.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Rock On
I'm sure most of you followed the instructions I gave some time ago on how to make your own theremin so now you can play along with this excellent Gnarls Barkley cover:
Via 3 Quarks Daily
Via 3 Quarks Daily
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Polanoid
Polanoid was invented because the magic of Polaroid pictures, the thrilling Edwin Land story and the charme and touch of Polaroid cameras hit us like a sledge hammer. Hungry for real analog, good smelling pictures in a digital world, we decided to swim against the stream and to reset our focus and start the biggest, best and most instant online photo community ever. Stuffed with millions of Polaroids, collected and uploaded by Polaroid addicts all over the planet.
Cat cafe
Cat cafe soothes Tokyo feline lovers:
The 14 felines-in-residence at Tokyo's Cat Cafe Calico excel at their job of making customers purr with delight.Visitors to Calico pay 800 yen ($7) an hour or 2,000 yen for three hours in a big room where 14 well-brushed and shampooed cats hang out. After a thorough handwash, the visitor can play with the cats, read comics or just relax.
The clean, odorless cafe -- Calico has six air fresheners and the litter trays are out of sight -- gets about 70 visitors a day during the week and 150 a day at weekends.
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