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October 21, 2010: Madgical Moments, Part 2

SPF — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:33 +0000

Canadian Peacekeepers at the Israel/Egypt border in 1962. Hear about the ‘Keeping The Peace’ map in this week’s Madgical Moment.

Madgical Moments, Episode 2: Peacekeeping Around The World
By: Joanne Cameron, Government Documents Specialist

This morning on the show we had the second episode of the Madgical Moments, brought to you by the Madgic Department in the MacOdrum Library here at Carleton. This episode looks at a map called ‘Keeping The Peace’, from the Understanding Global Issues current events series that is available through the Madgic Department. The map gives an overview of the history and locations of peacekeeping around the world since the end of World War II. It highlights a number of locations including Haiti, Pakistan, Kosovo, and East Timor.

You can see the Madgic Library website here, and access their blog here.

Declaring Toxins
By: Digory McGinn, Guest SpF Contributor

What does it mean when a substance is suddenly declared a toxic chemical? Special guest host Digory McGinn prepared a short report on the subject in light of the recent status of bisphenol-A being labelled a toxic substance.

The Ottawa Forest and Greenspace Advisory Committee
By: Robyn Penney, Regular SpF Contributor

The OFGAC works to protect trees and greenspaces within the capital region, and report to city council on important issues, and Robyn gave a short profile of their organization this morning.

November 26, 2009: World AIDS Day

SPF — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:36:00 +0000

December 1st is World AIDS Day and in this show we discussed issues and initiatives related to HIV/AIDS both far and near.

Our first interview was with May Chazan, a Carleton PhD student and researcher with the Health Economic and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. May talked about her research on the international “Grandmothers’ movement” that links South African women who are acting as caregivers for their extended families with Canadians who want to help support them. For more information please consult the Stephen Lewis Foundation or the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

Close to home, Henry Hawkins looked into what AIDS Awareness Week will bring on the Carleton campus. He spoke with Carleton students Karim Khamisa and Yami Msosa, who have been actively planning activities for the week. Anyone who wishes to get involved and volunteer for AIDS Awareness Week or other activities on campus is invited to contact Yami Msosa at rec_hall (at) cusaonline.com.

March 15, 2007: Geography Of Waste/Environmental Health

SPF — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:26:20 +0000

This week’s show looks at how pollution and chemical use affect the human body, and how appropriate technology can help meet human needs and mitigate environmental damage. First, Carol speaks with Carleton professor Patricia Ballamingie about the buildup of toxic chemicals in our body tissues, some potential health effects, and what can be done to reduce our exposure to this form of pollution.

Then we followed up last week’s story on environmental change and human security, with John exploring the benefits and limits of appropriate technology with Carleton professor Simon Dalby.

Jessica and Paul take a light-hearted and informative look at where old computers and other electronic items end up after we’re finished with them, and discuss some options for safer disposal.

Jessica and A.J. talk about the effects of cocaine on the brain in this week’s Science Moment.

Brittany rounds up the week’s environmental news, including habitat issues for polar bears, the launch of a new organic soda in Europe, and the Harper government’s plans for carbon capture in the Alberta oil sands.