Two Not-To-Miss CESR Events on Nov. 19 and Nov. 22

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Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 20:55:25 -0400
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Two Not-To-Miss Events:

DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION on NOV. 19
Film showing "Who's Counting: Sex, Lies and Global Economics" followed by a
discussion with the producer Kent Martin of the National Film Board of
Canada and Jeff Wilson of the Genuine Progress Index (GPI) Atlantic.
Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM, ScotiaBank Auditorium, McCain
Building, 6135 University Avenue. Free admission, refreshments and draw
prizes. Draw prizes are generously donated by P'lovers, Home Grown Organic
Foods, MEC, Solar Juice, and Frog Hollow Books.

In this riveting and an important documentary, Marilyn Waring, former MP in
the New Zealand Parliament and internationally acclaimed author, discusses
economics, politics, gender, human rights, war, environmentalism, Aboriginal
wisdom, community development, globalization and social welfare. Waring is a
rare example of principled leadership. A powerful and provocative
documentary. Highly recommended! Starts at 7 PM sharp. Organized by CESR,
NSPIRG and the ELSS.

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING & ETHICAL FUNDS TALK on NOV. 22
Free public lecture "Socially Responsible Investing and Ethical Funds" by
Michael Jantzi of the Michael Jantzi Research Associates (MJRA). Jantzi has
been active in the social investment field since 1990 and is one of Canada's
leading authorities on social investment and corporate social responsibility
issues. He is the co-author of the recent book "The 50 Best Ethical Stocks
for Canadians: High Value Investing." The lecture will be held on Friday,
November 22 from 11:45 to 12:45 PM in Case Room #1 in the basement of the
Faculty of Management Building, Red brick building, 6152 Coburg Rd.
Refreshments provided. Organized by CESR and the Douglas C. MacKay Seminar
Series.

For more information about these events, please email cesr@is2.dal.ca or
visit our web site at http://is2.dal.ca/~cesr



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LIGHTS OFF, HEAT DOWN FOR MILITARY
 The military has launched battle plans in its war against the high cost
of utility bills.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=no13enemil

BARRINGTON PARENTS TAKE BAD AIR CASE TO PROVINCE HOUSE
Parents of students of Barrington High School told politicians in Halifax
Tuesday that despite the fact that the department of education has already
spent thousands of dollars on cleaning up their school, the school is
still making their children sick.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=ns_badair021112

EL PASO SETS UP IN SHELBURNE
The propoganda pipeline is now at full capacity in Shelburne, thanks to a
new El Paso information centre in the town. The centre will make sure El
Paso has its say in the heated debate over its gas pipeline plans.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=ns_elpasodebate021112

FRENCH COMPANY SPRINGS FOR NOVA SCOTIA WATER
 Nova Scotia's premiere bottled-water company
has been sold to a company based in France. Danone,
best known for its yogurt, has bought Sparkling
Springs headquartered in Dartmouth.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=no12danone

BOWATER LOSING MONEY, LAYING OFF STAFF
A newsprint plant in Nova Scotia is losing millions of dollars, but
company officials at Bowater Incorporated aren't saying how many jobs will
be cut at the Liverpool plant.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=no12bowater

WANT TO BUY A RAILROAD?
The Nova Scotia government is offering a deal to anyone who wants to take
over the rail line through Cape Breton. They can buy it for a bargain,
namely what it's worth to salvage.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=ns_railtalk021112

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