Sunday, May 26, 2013
Cultural Nite XX
Every year the University of Calgary Filipino Students' Association do a variety show at the Boyce Theatre that showcases the Filipino culture. Comedy, song, and dance combine to make an entertaining evening.
East Village Vaudeville Spectacular
To celebrate the East Village community, members of the East Village Golden Age Club and The Kerby Centre got together to put on a vaudeville show. There was singing, stories, a little soft shoe, and a lot of fun. Afterwards chairs were rearranged for discussion on the diversity of a community.
Shows ran May 24 and 25 evenings at the Golden Age Club. This was my favorite shot of the evening, simply because she seemed to glow with happiness.
Shows ran May 24 and 25 evenings at the Golden Age Club. This was my favorite shot of the evening, simply because she seemed to glow with happiness.
March Against Monsanto - May 2013 - Monsanto kills
Someone on Facebook suggested that the world should hold a March Against Monsanto (for so many reasons) on Saturday May 25. Apparently over 30 cities did. I know hundreds of concerned Calgarians responded. I ran my little legs off following the protesters from City Hall, down 6th Avenue west to 1st Street SW, to 9th Avenue, and then back to City Hall.
Some, those who knew the issues, were there to honestly protest Monsanto. The Raging Grannies were there and you know when they show up it's serious business. : )
Still, I'm sure quite a few were only there to be part of a happening, like the young chain smoking girl carrying the skull placard, or the guy peace-signing me with a plastic Evian bottle in one hand.
Monsanto is a huge company involved in the making of fertilizer chemicals, seed production (particularly genetically modified alfalfa which Monsanto lawyers vehemently protect), and (according to some protest posters) chemical weapons.
News Links:
Video:
Some, those who knew the issues, were there to honestly protest Monsanto. The Raging Grannies were there and you know when they show up it's serious business. : )
Still, I'm sure quite a few were only there to be part of a happening, like the young chain smoking girl carrying the skull placard, or the guy peace-signing me with a plastic Evian bottle in one hand.
Monsanto is a huge company involved in the making of fertilizer chemicals, seed production (particularly genetically modified alfalfa which Monsanto lawyers vehemently protect), and (according to some protest posters) chemical weapons.
News Links:
- CBC... Protesters march against GMO giant Monsanto in 430 cities
- CTV... Calgarians gather for 'March Against Monsanto
- Calgary Herald... Demonstrators rally against Monsanto in global anti-GMO protest
- Monsanto Has Sued Hundreds of Small Farmers, Heads to the Supreme Court - inhabitat
- Organic Farmers Sue Monsanto Over GMO Seed - Food Matters
- Monsanto Bullies Small Farmers Over Planting Harvested GMO Seeds - CorpWatch
- Monsanto Lawsuits Pile Up As American Farmers Demand Rights - Mother Earth News
Video:
- March Against Monsanto - Seattle
- March Against Monsanto - Calgary - Wil Tetz
- March Against Monsanto - HUMANity21century
- Monsanto The Plan For Your Extinction - TheTruthSeeker
- Millions March Against Monsanto - lymeguy1
Saturday, May 11, 2013
protest against Taliban in Pakistan
Last Saturday, a small group of demonstrators near Olympic Plaza hoped to influence the leadership elections being held in Pakistan on May 11th. Apparently there are 129 registered political parties in Pakistan. Liberal parties such as the MQM (Muttahida Quami Movement) are under bomb attack from extremists and the Taliban. Many consider the MQM party the "last line of defense to make Pakistan a democratic and civilized society instead of another Afghanistan." According to theBBC over 100 people have been killed in the run up to the election. Military are positioned at polling booths in response to threats of Taliban suicide bombers interfering.
I discovered this group after work, on my way home. After two hours, some voices were a little raspy.
I can't say that I'm knowledgeable about the issues, but I felt compelled to take photos. At work someone asked me if I just take photos or do I also join the demonstrations. It's a bit of both, I guess. If I feel something or understand the issue (like Earth Day, Idle No More, and International Women's Day) then I will join. Otherwise, I'm just a photographer.
Links:
* Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Wikipedia)
* Muttahida Quami Movement organization site
* MQM Canada
* BBC News
I discovered this group after work, on my way home. After two hours, some voices were a little raspy.
I can't say that I'm knowledgeable about the issues, but I felt compelled to take photos. At work someone asked me if I just take photos or do I also join the demonstrations. It's a bit of both, I guess. If I feel something or understand the issue (like Earth Day, Idle No More, and International Women's Day) then I will join. Otherwise, I'm just a photographer.
Links:
* Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Wikipedia)
* Muttahida Quami Movement organization site
* MQM Canada
* BBC News
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
ladybug lift off
A few weeks ago I joined a community garden group that is just getting set up in my neighbourhood. Nothing had been done with the land for two or three years. The yard was full of leaves, a perfect hiding places for ladybugs. Our garden has a ton of them. I easily counted 20 within one square foot. This afternoon, they entertained me during a weeding break.
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