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Category: Activism
Instant Noodles, MSG, and Cancer
There is an e-mail circulating about the dangers of instant noodles that suggests they can cause cancer. A copy of the e-mail is below. A few websites argue that this claim is false and that the warning is a hoax, such as Break the Chain and Snoopes. However, reputable medical websites such as WebMD MedicineNet.com… Continue reading Instant Noodles, MSG, and Cancer
CBS KGAN Interview with Gregory Johnson
On 30 January 2008, Gregory Johnson was interviewed on CBS affiliate KGAN Channel 2 for the story “Keeping Warm for Less.” [ Transcript | Video Clip ] The Adobe Flash player is required to view this video.
Michael Balch – Remembered
Newspaper Clippings Student Comments Here are selected student comments about Michael: Comments by Greg Johnson (30 Jan 2008) I remember that it was a sunny day on Friday, 24 March 2006. That was the day I’d planned to go on a road trip to visit Postville, Iowa. The weekend visit was organized and sponsored by the Blesofsky Family —… Continue reading Michael Balch – Remembered
Technology Activism
There is a movement among technology support professionals to be involved in activism and community outreach. Here are some examples of how computer and technology professionals are helping to make the world a better place: CompuMentor.org. “Since 1987, CompuMentor has been dedicated to helping nonprofits enhance productivity and build sustainable technology systems that foster their… Continue reading Technology Activism
Soft Words, Hard Arguments
“Use soft words and hard arguments.” – English Proverb, found on Good Earth tea bag (20070723mo1606)
Authority, Truth
“They must find it difficult… Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority.” – Gerald Massey, quote found on ZeitgeistMovie.com (20070712th1322)
Activism
“I am in the world to change the world!” – Kathe Kollwitz, 1867-1945 (20070308th0913)
War, Manipulation of the People
“If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” – James Madison (20070306tu2205)
Oprah Winfrey
Global Impact. To the casual observer, the Oprah Winfrey Show might appear to be just another daytime talk show. Yet, a brief visit to Oprah.com reveals that her talk show is just one part of a world-wide organization that is powerfully changing people’s lives. The Oprah Winfrey Show reaches over 48 Million people in 126… Continue reading Oprah Winfrey
Purpose, Focus, Activism
“Live the answer.” – Gregory Johnson (20061015su1258)
A Vegetarian Visits a Kosher Slaughter House – Postville Iowa Agriprocessors Rubashkin Meat Packing Plant
Activism | Consumer Defense This article by Gregory Johnson first appeared in the March 2006 ResourcesForLife.com newsletter distributed via email using Yahoo Groups. It is posted here to preserve and archive the writing. * * * A Vegetarian Visits a Kosher Slaughter House by Gregory Johnson I first became a vegetarian in the early 1980s.… Continue reading A Vegetarian Visits a Kosher Slaughter House – Postville Iowa Agriprocessors Rubashkin Meat Packing Plant