by Kristin Dawkins In Global Governance - policy analyst Kristin Dawkins offers a refreshingly hopeful and astute roadmap towards a democratic future - framing the respective roles and accomplishments of corporations - governments - and citizen activists in light of the day-to-day needs of communities around the world. Written with an eye to the realities of power - Global Governance explores the ... more...

by Kristin Dawkins In Global Governance - policy analyst Kristin Dawkins offers a refreshingly hopeful and astute roadmap towards a democratic future - framing the respective roles and accomplishments of corporations - governments - and citizen activists in light of the day-to-day needs of communities around the world. Written with an eye to the realities of power - Global Governance explores the origins and current state of play in the major global institutions - the rising dominance of global   less...

Quê is the Vietnamese word for cinnamon. Unique to Vietnam is the traditional craft of using the bark of cinnamon trees to create beautiful and aromatic gifts. The fragrants scent of cinnamon is captured forever in the delicate carving of these functional accessories. Vietnamese cinnamon is known as the world?s finest and is a renewable natural resource. Quê Craft is fairly traded from... more...

Quê is the Vietnamese word for cinnamon. Unique to Vietnam is the traditional craft of using the bark of cinnamon trees to create beautiful and aromatic gifts. The fragrants scent of cinnamon is captured forever in the delicate carving of these functional accessories. Vietnamese cinnamon is known as the world?s finest and is a renewable natural resource. Quê Craft is fairly traded from an artisan cooperative.   less...

Backstrap weaving is an ancient and highly-skilled technology that is passed on from mother to daughter. Every inch of fabric takes approximately one hour to hand weave! Maya Traditions is a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for three hundred indigenous women in the Sololá region of Guatemala. This bag is the ideal way to carry your groceries or belongings. The bag... more...

Backstrap weaving is an ancient and highly-skilled technology that is passed on from mother to daughter. Every inch of fabric takes approximately one hour to hand weave! Maya Traditions is a weavers' cooperative creating hope and economic opportunity for three hundred indigenous women in the Sololá region of Guatemala. This bag is the ideal way to carry your groceries or belongings. The bag zips to open and close; it also has an inner pouch with a zipper for your wallet. Black bag with yo   less...

Noam Chomsky Globalization is hailed by the pundits as an irresistible natural force. It's like gravity - they say. Just accept it and go on with your life. A contrary view says this international economic order is nothing more than old wine in a new bottle. Powerful transnational institutions like the World Trade Organization - the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are the main instr... more...

Noam Chomsky Globalization is hailed by the pundits as an irresistible natural force. It's like gravity - they say. Just accept it and go on with your life. A contrary view says this international economic order is nothing more than old wine in a new bottle. Powerful transnational institutions like the World Trade Organization - the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are the main instruments and implementors of globalization. Nations and communities trying to maintain sovereignty - p   less...

It's a traditional Mexican Party Streamer! Papel Picado is a traditional art handmade by artisans from Mexico. The brightly colored tissue (or in this case - booo-ti-ful black!) is handcut - using chisels and a top pattern as a guide. Although Papel de China (tissue paper) was originally brought to Europe from China and then to 'New Spain' (Nuevo Espana) - the indigenous people of Mexico had alrea... more...

It's a traditional Mexican Party Streamer! Papel Picado is a traditional art handmade by artisans from Mexico. The brightly colored tissue (or in this case - booo-ti-ful black!) is handcut - using chisels and a top pattern as a guide. Although Papel de China (tissue paper) was originally brought to Europe from China and then to 'New Spain' (Nuevo Espana) - the indigenous people of Mexico had already been using hand made paper *(amatl) - along with the tradition of cut decorative and ceremonial   less...