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Posted: November 08, 2005
LIBBY JUST THE TIP by Linda McQuaig
Spy "outing" story reveals a tale of lies about Iraq.
HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD FOR MAHER ARAR AND MONIA MAZIGH by Mel Watkins
Council of Canadians honours couple who fought back against US-approved torture.
FARMERS IN PERIL by Dennis Gruending
Agri-food industry very profitable but producers have to find day jobs.
 Book excerpt
POLITICS AND CONSUMERISM COLLIDE by Stephen Dale
The campaign against marketing to kids has created some strange bedfellows.
Editorial
THE PERILS OF BEING A SPIRITUAL FROM-AWAY by Ish Theilheimer
Politics needs to reflect broadly-shared values.
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HOPI PROPHECIES by Stewart Steinhauer
Video conjures up memories of the long journey from six packs to sweat lodges.
Health matters
TIPPING POINT ON PUBLIC HEALTHCARE? by Maude Barlow
Creeping privatization threatens to trigger NAFTA lawsuits.
Workplaces
SCIENCE SAYS by David S Egilman MD MPH and Susanna Rankin Bohme AM
Corporate corruption of science and its effects on workers and the environment.
 Faith Speaks
CLOSE THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS by David Batstone
Weekend demo aims to shut down training for torturers.
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 Canadian Politics
NPA IS ANYTHING BUT NON-PARTISAN by Bill Tieleman
Sam Sullivan's campaign team stacked with federal Conservatives.
 WE DESERVE A MEANINGFUL RESPONSE TO GOMERY by Aaron Freeman
The problem lies with the system, not just a few bad apples.
CONSERVATIVES RESPOND TO GOMERY REPORT from Democracy Watch
52-point ethics plan promotes transparency but has big loopholes.
Communities, rights and change
OTTAWA-QUEBEC CHILD CARE SELLOUT by Reuel S Amdur
National childcare program could be undermined if Quebec re-directs funds.
 Watershed ways
SUNLIGHT PROVIDES WATER by Lynn Jones
Solar energy powers well pumps.
Consumers
SONY CDS ATTACK COMPUTERS by Andrew Orlowski, for theregister.co.uk
Hidden software on music CDs does more than prevent copying.
Media files
WAL-MART IN DUEL WITH DAMNING DOCUMENTARY from CBC Arts
Shoestring budget film aims to alienate middle-class shoppers from retail giant.
World beat
SECRET CIA PRISONS? by Valentinas Mite
EU, rights groups to investigate reports.
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FIRST AID
"Generations of nurses have relied upon the Merck's Manual to help them identify health problems and recommend remedies. Now a home version of this invaluable resource is available online, rendered into plain language. The publisher promises the listings are "Complete, Concise, Correct", and they sure do seem to be. No matter how you feel about mainstream vs complementary medicine, this is an excellent first reference for home health care.
See: www.merck.com/mmhe
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US LEADS WAY IN MEDICAL ERRORS: STUDY by Susan Heavey, Reuters
One-third of hospital patients report medication, lab errors or improper treatment.
 MORE ON THE LIBBY INDICTMENT by John W Dean, for FindLaw's Legal Commentary
Reading between the lines, the Vice-President seems to be the target.
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SUPPORT WORKERS' CO-OP HOTEL by Avi Lewis
Legislators bid to take Buenos Aires hotel away from workers and return it to defaulting previous owner.
Feedback from our readers
STAR ANISE NOT SO RARE from Anthony Lawson, in Phuket, Thailand
Tamiflu hype more about profit than about healthcare.
Humour
FUNNY BUMPER STICKERS from the internet
... are they actual or just wishful thinking?
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