Monthly Archives: July 2007

The newborn was placed in an earthen pot under the sun.  Reportedly, she was terribly weak and would soon die anyways.  The pot only mercifully hastened the inevitable.  I don’t buy it!  The newborn was my mom.  The woman who … Continue reading →

Two high school students were awarded MEC’s first ever human rights scholarship.  They are Raena Kai Fisher and Brenda Chow.  Both are finishing high school in Vancouver, BC.  Congratulations.  MEC will be purchasing their text books for the entire duration … Continue reading →

Can you imagine working 60, 80 to 100 hours a week for 16 weeks straight without a day of rest each week.  Well this happens in factories throughout Asia.  A typical day may start at 8:30 with a 10 minute … Continue reading →