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MANILA, Philippines – Newly appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen inhibited from handling the petitions questioning the constitutionality of the framework Bangsamoro peace agreement.
Prior to his appointment, Leonen was head of the government peace panel in talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Lawyer Elly Pamatong and religious leaders from Mindanao questioned the constitutionality of the Framework Agreement.
Pamatong, in his petition, said the Framework Agreement was similar to the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD), which was junked by the high court.
He added that the agreement was also a "unilateral abrogation" of the Tripoli Agreement among the GPH, Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), and the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
Reverend Vicente Libradores Aquino, Rev. Marcidita Redoble and the International Ministries for Perfect and Party Against Communism and Terrorism (IMPPACT, Inc.) said the government peace panel abused its discretion hence it bounded the entire government to acts that violate the Constitution.
They told the high court that the framework agreement which stipulated the creation of a Bangsamoro government in five provinces—Basilan, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Sulu and Tawi-tawi and the cities of Marawi, Cotabato and Isabela and six other municipalities of North Cotabato were all covered by the 1976 Tripoli Agreement.
With the implementation of the Framework Agreement, they said this would nullify the 1976 Tripoli Agreement and the 1996 Final Peace Agreement.
Petitioners pointed out that the existence of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) was by virtue of the 1976 Tripoli Agreement, an international treaty recognized by the Organization of Islamic Conference and the 1996 Final Peace Agreement.
"The dissolution of the ARMM will mean the dissolution of the two agreements…Indeed, in 1987, the Philippine government honoured its commitment to an international agreement by including in the Constitution the creation of an ARMM…," petitioner stated.
The case will be raffled off again to another justice.
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Should we fear Islamic fundamentalists?
The U.S. and its Arab allies are losing steadily to Islamic forces energized by several new trends in the Middle East. The first of these is a crisis of authority. Throughout the region, a widening gap is evident between discredited state structures and increasingly active civil societies. Yesterday's radical shibboleths no longer can legitimatize authoritarian regimes. Even raw power no longer may be enough to suppress the growth of militant Islam. Grass-roots politics, from Morocco to the Persian Gulf, increasingly is Islamic in nature, and its adherents are scornful of the secular Arab order, peace with Israel, and American policy in the Middle East.
The second trend is the paradox of democracy. On the face of it, global democratization represents a vindication of the American experience and should work to the advantage of its regional allies. Yet, when given a choice, voters in the Middle East have rejected their authoritarian and pro-American incumbents, favoring instead parties claiming that "Islam is the solution.
The enthusiasm Islamists now evince for democracy may be merely tactical. Yet, they are correct in objecting to the U.S.'s selective support for democratization and its willingness to see elections abrogated if the results prove unfavorable, as occurred in Algeria.
Even if Washington's authoritarian Arab allies are able to keep the Islamists at bay, they may lose in the long run, through a process of generational change. This third trend is the "graying" of the Arab power-elite. Despite its reputation for turmoil, the outstanding characteristic of modern Arab politics has been the stability of its leadership. King Hussein has ruled Jordan since Pres. Dwight Eisenhower's day. Syria's Hafez al-Assad, Iraq's Saddam Hussein, Libya's Muammar al-Qaddafi, and the Palestine Liberation Organization's Yasser Arafat all came to power at roughly the same time, 1968-70. Along with the Persian Gulf rulers and the Anwar Sadat-Hosni Mubarak regimes in Egypt, these men long have held sway over the Middle East, defining its political culture.
This will change as the old elite loses its grip on the levers of power. A generational revolt is under way, with Arab "baby boomers" spurning their father's secular ideologies and preoccupations. The younger generation seems to favor an Islamic agenda that features a militant rejection of the old guard's compromises with the West and Israel.
The last trend is the Middle East's increasing independence from outside powers and the world's growing indifference to its problems. Without a sustained American presence, it is difficult to imagine such U.S. allies as Egypt or Saudi Arabia heading a stable regional order for very long, lacking as they do general political and ideological support. Some type of counterforce, most likely Islamic in nature, is bound to challenge the pro-American order. At the cutting edge of this challenge is a loose network of Islamic activists.
This network is not a centrally controlled "Islamintern," but, rather, an informal array of contacts between those states and movements sharing a similar ideological and political agenda. Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman's Islamic Group, the Lebanese Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations are animated primarily by local conditions. In many cases, though, they are linked to external patrons and other radical movements in the Middle East and beyond.
A key point of contact for many of these groups was an unintended consequence of U.S. support for the Afghan resistance fighting the Soviet Union. During the 1980s, Islamists from across the world fought with the rebels. When the war ended, many of these Islamists sought to focus their enthusiasms and expertise toward the realization of Islamic revolution in their home countries. The "Afghan Arabs" now are at the vanguard of the fundamentalist groups from Algeria to Egypt to New York.
After the Afghan war, the Pakistani town of Peshawar became a major organizational center, playing host to several thousand Islamists from the Arab world, Africa, Europe, the Far East, and America. In Peshawar, the fundamentalists were free to plan and direct armed operations out of the reach of security forces at home. In response to recent American pressure, Pakistani authorities have moved to expel the fundamentalists.
One popular destination for fleeing militants is Sudan, which has developed a close relationship with Iran over the past several years. The Egyptian and American governments have claimed that, with the Iranian connection and the influx of Afghan Arabs, Sudan has become a major clearinghouse for radical fundamentalists.
Egypt and its secular North African neighbors particularly have been concerned about this development. They see the Tehran-Khartoum axis as a conspiracy to destablize their regimes. For its part, Sudan is convinced that Egypt and the U.S. are planning the demise of Khartoum's Islamic enterprise. It saw Operation Restore Hope in Somalia merely as a prelude to a "humanitarian intervention" in Sudan.
Iran represents yet another point of contact for radicals, serving as a source of inspirational and, in some cases, operational support. Iran is lending assistance to a host of fundamentalist forces including the Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad groups. It also has been accused of backing organizations in Turkey, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, and elsewhere.
The "Tehran-Khartoum-Peshawar connection" has become a prominent feature in Western and Egyptian media coverage. Less celebrated is the assistance given by Saudi Arabia, a key American ally. At various times, the Saudis have been linked to the Algerian Islamic Salvation Front, Hamas, and the Egyptian Islamic Group.
Regional networking also involves cooperation among individual movements, both fundamentalist and secular. Frequently mentioned in this regard are the Islamic Group and Islamic Jihad organizations in Egypt, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, as well as groups in Jordan and Yemen. Some of these factions have close ties with radical secular movements such as Ahmed Jabril's Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which also has been linked to Iran. There are indications that these groups are engaging in joint ventures against mutual enemies. It is clear that they are not limiting their operations to the Middle East.
The battle comes to America
When Great Britain and France renounced their empires, they discovered, to their dismay, that the worlds on which they had turned their backs followed them home. Since then, Europe has been a battlefield for a host of Third World conflicts. Now, it is America's turn.
Operatives from a number of Middle Eastern Islamic factions have been exploiting the freedom of speech and movement that the US. offers to engage in fund-raising, recruitment, and planning for terrorist activities. Some groups facing stiff resistance at home, such as Hamas, have transferred part of their command and control operations to America. Several Hamas activists arrested in Israel were said to have received their training in the US. from Lebanese advisors.
It is the probability that fundamentalists were behind actual and planned terrorism in New York that has captured the most attention. There are many theories concerning the motivations and linkages of the suspects held in New York. Some insist it was the work of a small fundamentalist emigre community without any ties to the Middle East. Others suggest that Iraq is the most likely sponsor. Still others maintain that the operation actually was an Israeli or Egyptian conspiracy designed to bring America's wrath upon the fundamentalists.
Yet, the biographies and preoccupations of Sheik Rahman and the suspects suggest some type of connection between the New York Islamists and Middle Eastern networks. The linkages include the central role of Sheik Rahman in New York and Egyptian movements, the involvement of many of the suspects in the Afghan and Peshawar experiences, and their shared ideological hostility to Arab secular regimes. The suspicion is enhanced by indications that Egyptian militants in New York, Peshawar, and Cairo may have been involved in an attempt to assassinate Egypt's Pres. Mubarak. By "Americanizing" their struggle, in the form of attacks within the U.S., the Islamists seek to raise the cost of Washington's support for these secular governments to an unacceptable level.
The Islamization of Middle Eastern politics and the intensification of terrorism in America will evolve in tandem, leaving U.S. officials with a long-term security problem for which there will be no easy remedy. There should be great concern, however, about the types of "solutions" likely to be touted.
Progress on the peace process is a popular remedy. However, peace treaties between Israel and the Arabs will not neutralize the Islamists. In fact, the key question is not whether peace treaties are obtainable, but whether, in light of the Islamic challenge to the Arab secularists sitting at the negotiating table, they will be enforceable over the long run.
Who will prevent Islamic forces from dominating an independent Palestinian entity? Who will prevent Iran and Sudan from becoming its main patrons? How will such developments affect the stability of Egypt or Jordan? There are no obvious answers to these questions.
Some argue that the better part of wisdom would be to find some accommodation between the US. and the emerging Islamic forces. American officials have expressed a desire to court more moderate Islamic tendencies to avoid being caught behind the political curve. The only certainty about such a leap in the dark would be the wavering signal the US. sends to its Arab allies.
Some of America's Arab friends already are nervous. Mention frequently is made in the Arab media of US. contacts with Hamas and Egypt's Islamic Group. Was it, they ask, really an accident that Sheik Rahman gained entry to America? Or was the real significance of what the Egyptians call "Sheik-Gate" an attempt by the US. to foster ties with the Islamists, "hedging its bets" should the Mubarak regime be swept away? Rahman's incarceration has not diminished Egypt's suspicions.
At the same time, it also is dangerous for Washington uncritically to accept Mubarak's definition of the "Islamic threat." By raising the specter of Iranian and Sudanese " subversion, " the Egyptian regime seeks to deflect attention from its own shortcomings and ensure an uninterrupted flow of aid from a budget-obsessed American government. Such a tactic is part of Cairo's attempt to prove its post-Cold War strategic relevance to the US. and its bid for regional leadership as the head of a broad anti-Iranian coalition.
Another bad piece of advice is the insistence that Iraq be rehabilitated and serve as a bulwark against the Islamic threat. It was upon this logic, after all, that the US. and others created circumstances that made Desert Storm necessary.
America and its allies in the Middle East still have many cards left to play. It even is possible that the fundamentalist wave may recede. However, it is more likely that Middle Eastern politics will become increasingly desecularized, as the geo-cultural divide between the Islamic world and the West becomes more pronounced and their interaction grows more violent.
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The massive earthquake that struck Gujarat on the morning of January 26, 2001 caused extensive damage to life and property. The worst damage was concentrated in the old city of Bhuj. Jubilee Hospital, the main hospital in the city, was levelled and so were many other medical facilities across Kutch.
Many of the injured had to be flown to Mumbai and Pune for medical treatment. The poor medical response led to high casualties. The incident highlighted the need to strengthen and retrofit lifeline structures such as hospitals that play a key role in relief activities in the event of a major disaster and insulate them from damage. Experts participating in a training programme organised by the Institute of Land and Disaster Management in Thiruvananthapuram earlier this month stressed the need to ensure the survival of critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and health facilities, major financial institutions, schools, fire stations and offices of the civic administration, necessary for disaster relief and rescue operations.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Bill Belichick met with the media for the last time before Sunday's Super Bowl this morning, and discussed tight end Rob Gronkowski practicing for the first time since his injury in the AFC Championship, making a case for former Patriots coach Bill Parcells's inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and planning for the game's longer halftime.
Gronkowski returned to the field yesterday and was able to practice in a limited capacity. His availability against the Giants has been one of the key story lines for the Patriots since his injury, but he ditched the protective boot he had been wearing on Tuesday, practiced yesterday, and, according to Belichick, appeared to be in good shape a day after the workout.
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Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi)
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The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) is an organization that serves Black psychologists and the larger Black community. It was established in 1968 by a small group of Black psychologists from across the United States (U.S.). Its mission is to seek liberation of the African mind, to empower the African character, and to illuminate the African spirit. To achieve its goals, ABPsi hopes to promote and advance the profession of African psychology, influence and affect social change, and develop programs to assist with problem solving in Black communities and other ethnic groups.
The ABPsi's continued growth demonstrates the importance of providing mentorship and a medium for communication among students in the field of psychology. As a result, the Student Circle was launched in 1993. The Student Circle provides opportunities for psychology students in the association to serve in leadership roles and obtain mentorship.
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- Psychdiscourse—http://www.PsychDiscourse.net.: PsychDiscourse is the official news journal of The Association of Black Psychologists.
- Association of Black Psychologists—www.abpsi.org: This website provides a list of Black psychologists by state for consumers seeking professional services. Membership applications, job postings, and other valuable information can also be found.
- Title
- Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi)
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- Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural School Psychology
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Comments On Sep 02, 2014:Put them on fz1 for a long road trip. So far I have around 3400 miles on both front and rear. I'm about 200lbs, plus the gear . looks like about I'm half way.They have a very good wear life and of course the famous Michelin grip. Very pleased.
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Comments On May 25, 2013:great performance, super sticky tread edges makes for great cornering. Jake Wilson has the best prices and service.
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Manchester United striker Kiko Macheda is unsure if he will be extending his stay with Sampdoria.
Macheda's current deal runs to June.
"You'd have to ask Ferguson about that, as he's the one who makes the decisions," said Macheda.
"I don't know if that would be possible, but you never know what could happen in life. I do really like it here."
The 19-year-old arrived as a replacement for Antonio Cassano, who joined Milan following a contract dispute.
"Cassano is one of the best players I have ever seen. His technical skills are just fantastic."
It's all kicking off again! Click here for the No1 coverage of Manchester United's winter market transfer news.


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EconoMeter: Do tax cuts lead to economic growth?
Norm Miller, University of San Diego
Trickle-down economics has been shown to work for taxpayers and businesses in extremely high tax brackets, say 50% plus, but every empirical study including those by the CBO have suggested very modest impacts on economic growth and negative effects for the budget deficit. Politicians have never been obligated to rely on facts or truth so they spout unfounded theories that do not apply to a global economy. Only transformational technologies or cheaper resources will really spur economic growth, although lower taxes on corporate America would be generally beneficial.
Lynn Reaser, Point Loma Nazarene University
Generally, tax cuts lead to more economic activity, which is why they have been part of most stimulus programs, including those implemented by both Democrats and Republicans. The structure of cuts will determine their impact. Tax cuts focused on household spending will tend to have a more immediate effect, while cuts promoting saving and investment will have a longer term impact. The major constraint limiting the effectiveness of tax cuts involves the deficit. If investors regard government finances as tenuous, they will demand higher interest rates, which could choke off any positive impact intended by the tax reductions.
Dan Seiver, Reilly Financial Advisors
In general, tax cuts increase economic growth. If the economy is at less than full employment, there are idle resources that can be put to work when demand for goods and services rises. This will increase the pace of GDP/output growth. Demand increases because consumers have more take home pay, which they normally spend, while businesses may increase output and employment if each dollar of profit is taxed at a lower rate. Tax cuts have to be paid for, though, and if government spending is cut to keep the deficit from rising, the cuts in government spending will offset some or all of the stimulus from a tax cut.


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Harry Styles is reportedly 'keen' to pursue model Millie Brady for a second date.
Harry Styles and Millie Brady hung out after the BRITS but now want a real date. Copyright [Splash]
We're sure she'll be more happy to oblige you, Harry.
The 19-year-old One Direction singer was seen with the British model after the Brit Awards earlier this week where they spent the evening partying with pal Nick Grimshaw.
A source has now told The Sun however that Harry is gunning for a proper date with the beauty.
The source revealed: "Nothing actually happened between them that night - there were too many people about. But there was some pretty serious flirting going on.
"She accompanied Harry and Nick to Radio 1 to do their show. Harry gave her a tour of the studio but then Millie had to go to work.
"She is being very coy about it all but she has told friends she is going to see him again."
[ Related article: Taylor Swift has a sly dig at Harry Styles during her BRITs 2013 performance ]
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Harry Styles and Millie Brady want to keep things casual. Copyright [Splash]
The two are reportedly planning on meeting up again soon- but are trying to play it cool as to not make their meeting seem like a date.
The insider explained: "She and Harry plan on meeting up at this weekend or next week. They are talking about hitting a few clubs.
"It's obvious they are keen to see each other again but they won't want it to look like a date.
"There will probably be a few people out so it looks casual, not just the two of them. But it is a date really because we know they'll make a beeline for each other."
Well it seems that both Harry and Taylor Swift have well and truly moved on from each other.
Taylor, 23, was of course spotted on a date with BRIT winner Tom Odell following the ceremony on Wednesday night.


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Because the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant is higher in elevation than the Capilano Reservoir, pressure is created when treated water is returned to the Capilano pump station for distribution. A turbine in the Capilano energy recovery facility will generate electricity from the excess pressure once the new tunnels connecting the Capilano reservoir and the Seymour water filtration system are fully tested and operational. See how crews tackled the tricky business of moving this large turbine into its permanent home.
Recent Work – Capilano Energy Recovery Turbine Harvests Energy from Water Filtration Process
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Posted in climate change, Metro Vancouver, Uncategorized
Recent Work – Geoweb Harnesses GIS Data for District of North Vancouver
The District of North Vancouver's Geoweb application is proving to be a useful tool for the public and city staff. Find out why everyone from the mayor to solar panel installers are using Geoweb to harness the power of geographic information systems.
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Posted in Metro Vancouver
Tagged district of North Vancouver, environmental protection, Geoweb, GIS systems, solar heating
Recent Work – Community Workshops Gather Input from Residents as North Vancouver Considers Climate Change Adaptation
Hotter temperatures are a familiar symptom of climate change. Another is extreme precipitation – intense bouts of heavy rainfall that can damage private homes AND civic infrastructure. In North Vancouver, community workshops help the public understand the challenges municipalities face with issues such as extreme weather and offer a chance to collaborate on potential solutions. See how the city of North Vancouver works with the non-profit Evergreen to engage residents in this informal yet productive setting.
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Posted in climate change, eco-friendly education, environment, sustainable building, Uncategorized
Tagged climate change, Evergreen, metro vancouver, North Vancouver
Recent Work: The Sustainable Region 2014 Ep 8 – Coquitlam UV Water Treatment Facility
The Coquitlam Reservoir supplies our region with 370 million litres of potable water on an average day. Now that water is cleaner than ever, thanks to the new Coquitlam Water Treatment Facility. In this episode see how this ultraviolet innovation went from blueprint to reality. (17:30 min)
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Posted in Chris Keam, city projects, eco-friendly education, Sustainability, sustainable building, Uncategorized, urban planning, Vancouver, water filtration
Tagged Coquitlam, infrastructure, uv treatment, water filtration
Recent Work – Media Release: West Coast Expeditions
Media Release for West Coast Expeditions kayaking tour company. Click on the image to read full version.
for your first sea kayak adventure of the season
These tips help make that first trip of the season a safe and enjoyable experience.
Courtenay, B.C. – At this time of year many people are getting ready for their first sea kayaking trip of the year – looking forward to fresh air, exercise, and unparalleled access to wildlife in its natural environment. To help make sure that first trip is a safe, enjoyable paddle, Dave Pinel – owner of West Coast Expeditions, offers some easy-to-follow advice for anyone getting ready for their first kayak trip of the season.
"Preparation is key, both for your body and your equipment," says Pinel. "Whether your first paddle of the year is a short jaunt around your local waters for a few hours, or a multi-day adventure."
On the physical side, Pinel points out that while kayaking relies on your hands, arms, and shoulders to control the paddle, much of the exertion comes from your core muscles. (read more)
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Tagged kayaking, media releases, paddling, Vancouver Island
Recent Work – Packout = Profit Part 2
Second in a series. Commissioned by Assured Software for Restoration and Remediation Magazine. Click on the image to read full article
You've grown tired of the paper lists, the data entry discrepancies and the all-around hassle of relying on out-dated methods to handle packouts and inventories for your restoration clients. The obvious solution is one of the content restoration software solutions now available on the market. But how do you choose the right one? Here's some advice to help you make the right decision and ensure a smooth transition.
The first step is being committed to making the change. Talk to industry peers who have already made the switch and see how they've benefited from the change to verify that it's the right route for you. (read more)
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Recent Work: Packout Software = Profit
Article commissioned by Assured Software for Restoration and Remediation Magazine. Click on image to read full article
The packout. It can be a crucial piece of the restoration/remediation puzzle, especially for jobs requiring a full suite of services, like contents management. But it's also fertile ground for inefficiencies and costly errors. The old-fashioned way – creating hard copy lists on site and transferring all that information to a computer back at the office – can be plagued by factors such as hard-to-read handwriting, inaccuracies during data entry and lost or missing documentation. When that happens in front of a customer, it can look very unprofessional.
To address these issues, software apps are fast becoming the industry standard. For companies that have made the switch, the decision is delivering multiple benefits.(read more)
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Recent Work: Local Pest Control Web Page
Copywriting for Local Pest Control's bird control web page.
Click on the image to visit the page and read the full version.
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Tagged copywriting, pest control, web writing
Recent Work: Surrey Steps Up Looks to Better Block Project for Inspiration
Another of those gigs where you get paid to attend something informative and inspiring. This time in Surrey, for the launch of their Surrey Steps Up program. Attendees were treated to an overview of Surrey's ambitious plans for directing future growth to the year 2050 in a presentation (pdf) from Don Luymes, City of Surrey Manager of Planning and an inspiring presentation by Jason Roberts from the Build a Better Block Project.
If you find my short item for the Metro Vancouver blog whets your appetite, you can see all of Jason's presentation and more info on Surrey Steps Up at the City of Surrey's website for the program
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Posted in city projects, climate change, eco-friendly education, environment, home construction, solar power, streets, Sustainability, sustainable building, sustainable transportation, traffic jams, trains, urban food waste, urban gardening, urban planning, urban waste management
Recent Work – Metro Vancouver 2014 Homeless Count
What a privilege it was to get to listen to Judy Graves's presentation as she brought her years of experience advocating for homeless people to an orientation session for the 2014 homeless count volunteers in Surrey. Continue reading
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