A new study shows a mathematical proof that generosity leads to evolutionary success. Biologists offer a mathematically based explanation for why cooperation and generosity have evolved in nature [Credit: Web] “Ever since Darwin,” Plotkin said, “biologists have been puzzled about why there is so much apparent cooperation, and even flat-out generosity
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Writings of J. Todd Ring: The therapeutic benefits of gardening and getting your hands in the soil
Studies have shown that gardening really is therapeutic. It has been found that there are compounds in the soil that, when they strike the olfactory senses, trigger a stress-relieving relaxation response in human beings. This makes sense, since we have spent ten thousand years digging in the soil, and associating
Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: Fukushima still spreading deadly radiation across northern hemisphere: one food can help protect you
Seaweed is a true super-food, high in essential nutrients, low carb, low calorie, and also, naturally high in iodine – and it helps protects the body from radiation. It is a staple in Japan and many other maritime regions. Considering the rising levels of radiation across North America due to the Fukushima
Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: Anonymous plans million mask march on Washington
Anonymous plans Million Mask March on Washington – RT America
Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: US government shutdown drives people against Republicans and into the arms of Obama and the Democrats
Reportedly, Americans are blaming the Republicans for the government shutdown, which most of them do not like. This plays well for the Obama government and the Democratic Party. It has been a successful PR campaign so far, it would appear. The Democrats are looking good in the eyes of the
Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: Love, sympathy and mutual aid are natural – we have to be taught to be greedy little narcissists
During a California wildfire rescue workers ran out of crates to place rescued animals, forcing them to put a fawn and a bobcat kitten in an office together. When they got back they found that fawn and the bobcat cuddling and the pair became inseparable. Yes, compassion,
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Scarborough-Rouge Merger: Some potential questions for tonight’s tele-town hall
Tonight The Scarborough Hospital and Rouge Valley Health System are having their second public telephone town hall to discuss the benefits and risks of a merger. The first town hall on September 24 attracted more than 8,000 participants. The irony of … Continue reading →
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Homeless Outreach
Carmichael Outreach sent me a press release. I like to pass those along for interesting events, so here it is. {I was also tickled that a little ol’ blogger like me got this release along with the city’s print, radio, and TV media.} Please find attached a Media Advisory for
Continue readingbastard.logic: Around the Internets: Monday Jump-Off
Must-reading to keep you occupied while US legislators play Hot Potato with an extremely fragile global economy (because Teabaggers won’t be dissed by the Negro-in-Chief, natch): Plutocrats at Work: How Big Philanthropy Undermines Democracy (h/t Diane Ravitch) Warning bells: Is US shutdown a brewing African-American revolt? (h/t) Do Racial Issues
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: CUPE video highlights the logical endpoint of PC labour polices
To hear Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak speak about it, you’d think reducing the wages and benefits of Ontario workers was a good thing. When Hudak speaks in the legislature about “modernizing” Ontario’s labour laws, ironically he’s reaching back to anti-union legislation adopted … Continue reading →
Continue readingbastard.logic: Around the Internets: Monday Jump-Off
Must-reading to keep you occupied while US legislators play Hot Potato with an extremely fragile global economy (because Teabaggers won’t be dissed by the Negro-in-Chief, natch): Plutocrats at Work: How Big Philanthropy Undermines Democracy (h/t Diane Ravitch) Warning bells: Is US shutdown a brewing African-American revolt? (h/t) Do Racial Issues
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Mental Health – Stigmatizing your own workforce
A few weeks ago we reported on a Statistics Canada analysis that showed very little real difference in the absenteeism rate between the public and private sectors. This is likely a surprise to many for several reasons, not the least … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Progressive Economics Forum: Kari Polanyi-Levitt’s New Book
The much respected progressive economist, and my long time friend and intellectual soulmade, Kari Polanyi Levitt, having just turned 90, has published a book of no less than 16 scholarly articles, all written in the past 25 years and mostly much more recently. Its title, From the Great Transformation to
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Fuck Cancer
Arb and I are now down to only one cat. This is how I’ll remember Lilith Not long after her boneless lying in the sun picture, we started noticing Lilith was losing weight. And then her coat turned nasty like she wasn’t grooming herself properly, so it was vet time
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: CEO Peterkin leaves, many questions left unresolved
Bruce Peterkin has left the building. The MICs Group of Health Services has told the media that the controversial CEO of three northern Ontario hospitals no longer holds his position. When the Timmins Daily Press recently called Peterkin, they report … Continue reading →
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Funding structure leaves psychologists out of team-based care
Pop Quiz: Who’s the biggest employer of psychologists in the country? If you guessed Corrections Canada you’d be absolutely correct. There’s mostly two ways to get public coverage for the services of a psychologist in Ontario – commit a crime … Continue reading →
Continue readingbastard.logic: More Collateral Damage From USia’s Wars
Rest assured that the ongoing US government shutdown (or slimdown, if one prefers the wingnut parlance) won’t stop the prescription opiates overmedicated veterans are now hooked on post Iraq/Afghanistan from flowing like wine. PS – it’s not just opiates. Filed under: Uncategorized
Continue readingbastard.logic: More Collateral Damage From USia’s Wars
Rest assured that the ongoing US government shutdown (or slimdown, if one prefers the wingnut parlance) won’t stop the prescription opiates overmedicated veterans are now hooked on post Iraq/Afghanistan from flowing like wine. PS – it’s not just opiates. Filed under: Uncategorized
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Review: Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us
How would you react if I told you it wasn’t your fault you’re fat? Not entirely, anyway. Not the way that the medical profession or society at large would have you believe. At least part of your spare tire — … Continue reading →
Continue readingParchment in the Fire: Government Crackdown on Golden Dawn Won’t Defeat Greek Fascism
http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=10812 Costas Lapavitsas on why the state crackdown on Golden Dawn fails to address the basis of their popular support. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Extreme Right, Fascism, Greece
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