Gemma Richardson
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Gemma Richardson is a PhD student with a Master of Arts degree in Communication and Social Justice from the University of Windsor (2009) and a Bachelor of Journalism degree with Combined Honours in Human Rights from Carleton University in Ottawa (2004). Her work experience includes several years in the non-profit sector, mainly working for human rights organizations in both Ottawa and Kenya, and as a communications coordinator for a community health organization in Toronto.
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Two New Laws to Protect Farm Animals in U.S.
Both California and Michigan signed into law in October measures to improve the lives of farm animals by phasing out some of the most cruel of practices.
Nov 2, 2009
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Forest Activist in Congo Wins Livelihood Award
Facing great personal risk, René Ngongo has tirelessly campaigned to protect and conserve the Congo Basin Forests - the second largest tropical forest in the word.
Nov 1, 2009
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UN Climate Talks in Copenhagen
Over 10,000 scientists, NGOs, world leaders and delegates will meet in December to reach an agreement to cut global greenhouse gas emissions for 2012 onwards.
Sep 13, 2009
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Greenpeace and Kimberly-Clark Reach Agreement
According to Greenpeace, the agreement reached with Kimberly-Clark has the potential to fundamentally shift the global forest products industry.
Aug 29, 2009
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The Media and Suicide
Many studies have tried to answer the question - is suicide contagious?
Aug 5, 2009
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SharePoint Document Library Basics
While there is plenty of information online for SharePoint site administrators and developers, "how-to" guides for more basic, standard functions are harder to find.
Jul 8, 2009
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SharePoint Basics
SharePoint is a user-friendly tool developed by Microsoft to enable collaborative, web-based workspace and content management environments.
Jun 24, 2009
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Go Green Simply - May
It is time to stop reading and hearing about environmental problems and actually do something about them. Individual behaviour change is the first step.
May 5, 2009
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Taking Action as a Tenant in Ontario - General Repairs
Regardless of the condition of your rental property when you moved in, the landlord is obliged by law to keep your place in good condition and fit to live in.
Apr 18, 2009
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Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario
Spencer Smith Park, a major city attraction and host to a variety of annual events, got its name from a tireless volunteer who kept the area by the waterfront tidy.
Apr 15, 2009
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