Provocations

Chris Hedges, the CBC and a recent interview with the Straight.

If you haven't seen this video, it's worth a watch - for Hedges' example of handling a shallow and insulting interviewer, while still getting his point across. Below is a more recent interview by The Straight, which includes his current perspective on his experience at the CBC.

 

From a July 14th  interview on the Straight.

GS: Last year you were ambushed by the CBC. Were you aware of Kevin O’Leary’s reputation before you went on?

CH: I never heard of the guy. And it was really depressing because it was the CBC, and if it was the CBC that it used to be—the CBC or the BBC—and they wanted me, I would go, because I thought they were a first-class news organizations. And the next thing you know, I’m on with an idiot who should be on Fox News. And I was furious because I was in the middle of a huge Occupy demonstration in Washington, and I walked to the CBC studios from it, and it was a waste of my time. And unfortunately I think it’s just emblematic of Harper’s assault against journalism that somebody like this would ever be on a current-affairs program.

GS: We interviewed him here shortly after. He doesn’t think he did anything wrong.

CH: Well, these guys are idiots. They’re really idiots, and because they can’t compete with you on ideas they descend to insults and character assassination, because that’s the only level of discourse they can engage in. That’s why I don’t go on Fox News. I don’t put myself in those positions, because it doesn’t contribute to public discourse in any way.

A Permaculture farm in Oregon, using keyline principles

While each location has its unique aspects, elements of this farm setup will likely apply in your area.

"Permaculture Elder Tom Ward takes us on a ten-minute animated tour of Wolf Gulch Farm in Southern Oregon, USA. It was designed using Permaculture principles and laid out using Keyline patterning. Tom's narrated journey explores water supply and storage, soil building, wind and air drainage, cropping, and an enlightened perspective on the watershed and the future of farming in harmony with natural forces. "

"This video was produced by Andrew Millison as part of the course content for his online Advanced Permaculture Design Practicum, Hort 485, taught through the Horticulture department at Oregon State University's Extended Campus."

Growing Things - My Growing Experience

Alanis Morissette interview at Women's Conference

As I post, I'm listening to an interview with Alanis Morissette given today at a women's conference. She is introduced as "one of the most influential female rock musicians in contemporary music." An articulate and warm conversation - impressively inclusive.

Toronto G20 civil rights violations. Can it happen again?

The most serious public violation of Canadian civil liberties is still unresolved. What's needed to ensure accountability and that it doesn't happen again?

See also -  G20: Toronto Police terms for a "public inquiry".