Archive for October, 2007

Selling Death

October 31, 2007
By bicyclemark
Selling Death

It is a pretty well known fact that the US is the global leader in arms sales. Some will also have heard that Russia is second. But in fact, if you put together all the European Union numbers, in ter
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Toxic Chemicals Again

October 30, 2007
By bicyclemark
Toxic Chemicals Again

Beautiful night here in Amsterdam that I managed to get out and enjoy, spending some time with a new friend and catching jazz at ye old bimhuis. As I set out on my bike in the direction of centrum, O
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bm231 Gold Mining in Canada

October 29, 2007
By bicyclemark

Many people are excited about the rising price of gold. But with that price comes a renewed push for more gold mines, which have serious effects on environments and communities. In this program with
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Retired Leaders

October 28, 2007
By bicyclemark
Retired Leaders

I remember a few years ago when Joaquim Chissano, president of Mozambique, decided not to run for a third term. I remember because I already thought he was a fair guy from his good speeches and the f
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Brad Will, Compañero

October 26, 2007
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Brad Will, Compañero

Riding home from the train station today, feeling the cold wind of the sudden winter that has gripped Amsterdam, in my ears I'm listening to the cries of a friend who I never knew... he has been shot.
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Tradition

October 24, 2007
By bicyclemark
Tradition

If you should browse the current.com website, which belongs to the people behind currenttv (American cable channel founded by Al Gore), you'll find a growing amount of content from yours truely. And
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bm230 Global Wealth Gap

October 23, 2007
By bicyclemark

Recent reports indicate that in the last 5 years, the tiny group of wealthy people in the world got even wealthier. While the mass amount of poor people in the world actually got poorer. My two guest
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Yellow Cakes

October 22, 2007
By bicyclemark
Yellow Cakes

As winter has suddenly come upon us here in Amsterdam, many of my friends and I talk about energy. Heating, electricity, all the costs involved with sustaining our lifestyles, especially at home. An
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