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OPIRG Media Awareness Week
From February 2nd to 6th OPIRG welcomes Global Aware Independent Media organization. They will host a compelling collection of photographs and posters on the theme of water, commercialization, development, and sustainability. (Mac Chown Block A). On the Monday and Thursday this display will be accompanied by a GlobalAware table full of alternative media and fair trade goods and information. On February 3rd, join us as we scrutinze the hypersexualization of women in the media, and watch Jean Kilbourne's documentary Killing Us Softly – Advertising's Image of Women. 5 pm, MCD300, Brock U. On Feb 4th,.join us for a workshop on arms trade, and a screening of the documentary "getting to know the unreported trade" 4-6pm in MCC303 *** Join GlobalAware, Feb 5th in TH 254, from 11-1pm for a workshop called "Who's the Man? looking at masculinity and pop culture". And from 2-3pm a second workshop called "Hole in the Bucket" will focus on media magic, water messages, and progress. Both workshop ask questions about the media and use examples to stretch our understandings of the world we live in and the world we want. Packed with resources and connections to campaigns, these workshops draw upon your own experiences and curiosity. For more about GlobalAware check out www.globalaware.org Amnesty International 100 Day Challenge
Interested? Check it out @ http://obama100days.amnesty.org/checklist.html
Winter Cycling in Canada
Chances are you've seen a couple of Niagara Cyclists braving the cold with their bicycles. If you think that the summer cycling pathways in Niagara, like the Greater Niagara Circle Route, should be cleared let your local representatives know. As always, if you choose to join Niagara Cyclists equip yourself properly and abide by safety regulations. Also check local by-laws to see if Winter Cycling is prohibited in your community. Ride Safe, Ride Local. Check out the article: Winter Cycling Cool in Quebec
The Glare From Pomme de Terre, Saturday January 17th, 3-5pm
Arpad Pusztai, Ph.D. - Dr. Pusztai was dismissed from the Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen Scotland after he went public with research on Genetically Modified (GM) potatoes in 1998. During his research he found that rats that were fed GM potatoes had problems with their immunity and growth. His conclusion was that the GM process had somehow made the potatoes less nutritious. This research was largely responsible for sparking the intense debate in the UK over the safety of GM foods. Dr. Pusztai's research was finally published in The Lancet in 1999. In 2005 Arpad Pusztai was honoured with a whistleblower award from the Federation of German Scientists. Since his research has gone public he has given close to 200 lectures across the world. Dr. Pusztai's work has been featured in many books on GM food e.g. Seeds of Deception by Jeffrey Smith and an interview was featured in the film The World According to Monsanto. We are fortunate to have such a world-renowned speaker at our seminar this year. Susan Bardócz, Ph.D. Dr. Bardócz is a Professor of Nutrition at the Agricultural Faculty of University of Debrecen, Hungary. She is an internationally well-known scientist who was part of the research team at the Rowett Institute on GM potato work. Currently, Dr. Bardócz is setting up a collaborative research programme in Debrecen to investigate the effects on the reproductive performance of rats fed on GM soybean diets. Saturday January 17, 3-5pm
Jewish women say "Not in Our Name" to Israeli attacks in Gaza
Eight Jewish women, including Judy Rebick, occupied the Israeli Consulate in Toronto. See more @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln0zFRg0kRU 
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Amnesty International has issued a challenge to Barack Obama, the man still being touted as the most powerful in the free world. In their challenge they outline the policies of the United States Government that should end in order to better serve humanity as a whole. Their challenge will likely be documented, considered and (with all hope) accomplished by the new President.
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The Breast Cancer Prevention & Research Group will be co-hosting, speakers Dr. Arpad Pusztai and Dr. Susan Bardocz for a compelling presentation of the safety of genetically modified foods.