Author Archive for: Jaan Pill
Entries by Jaan Pill
1960s-era documentary films by the Maysles brothers and The Meaning of Human Existence (2014)
This post is concerned with 1960s-era films by Albert and David Maysles. The post also appears as an update to an earlier post entitled: The Meaning of Human Existence (2014) I’m posting the update as a separate item in order to bring attention to it. I’ve also edited the original update and added links. In […]
Driven from New Orleans (2012), Drug Wars (2013), On the Run (2014)
A previous post refers to Driven from New Orleans: How Nonprofits Betray Public Housing and Promote Privatization (2012). A passage (p. 98) from the latter study brings to mind the following additional previous posts: The Drug Wars in America, 1940-1973 (Kathleen J. Frydl, 2013) Framing Regent Park: The National Film Board and the construction of […]
Researchers have debunked central tenets of AA doctrine and found dozens of other treatments more effective – April 2015 Atlantic Monthly article
An April 2015 Atlantic Monthly article is entitled: “The Irrationality of Alcoholics Anonymous: Its faith-based 12-step program dominates treatment in the United States. But researchers have debunked central tenets of AA doctrine and found dozens of other treatments more effective.” I find the article of value, especially given my interest in the concept of evidence-based practice. […]
The MCHS 69er Reunion was held in Montreal on July 31, 1999
Update We have received a series of photos, and the Reunion Program, for the MCHS 69er Reunion, from Bruce Goodman, and will be posting scans of these great items soon. [End of update] 1) I’m pleased to share the following text, regarding the MCHS 69er Reunion that was held in Montreal on July 31,1999, from […]
How to keep bad news from bringing you down – Aug. 22, 2014 (last year) CBC item
Recently while sorting through some documents I came across a printout of an August 22, 2014 (that is, last year) article entitled: “Infographic: This is your brain on bad news.” I enjoy infographics – what a great way to share data! Below is the infographic that the article refers to. The above-noted link also includes […]
Why not speak up for heritage? The future as seen by Muskoka’s visionaries and you. March 14, 2015 Bracebridge Examiner
A March 14, 2015 article by Tom Millar in the Bracebridge Examiner is entitled: “Why not speak up for heritage? Big Ideas — The future as seen by Muskoka’s visionaries and you.” I strongly support the work that Tom Millar is doing and for that reason I’m pleased to share with you the text of his […]
Reinventing urban democracy in Barcelona – March 25, 2015 openDemocracy.net article
1) Reinventing urban democracy A March 25, 2015 openDemocracy.net article is entitled: “Reinventing urban democracy in Barcelona.” The opening paragraphs read: “We’re losing Barcelona and we want to win it back.” These are the opening words of the manifesto of the new electoral alliance Barcelona en Comú (which can be translated as “Barcelona for all”). […]
MPP Peter Milczyn invites you to April 28, 2015 Planning Reform and Bill 73 Open House. 6:30 pm – Royal Canadian Legion, 110 Jutland Road
The following information is from the office of Peter Milczyn, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore; for background about this initiative, please click here. Open House: Planning Reform and Bill 73 Smart Growth for our Communities Please join me and hear and discuss more about planning reform and how this impacts Etobicoke-Lakeshore! Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:30-8:30 […]