It began on rhetoric but ended on substance; this video is like Obama’s campaign, because Americans can choose to continue it, to not just look back at what they have done but to look forward at what they will do. This year Americans can continue to make history, not end
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Art Threat: The challenge of exhibiting feminist art
A valuable collection of insight into the exhibition of feminist artwork is now available to the public. FeministDialectic.ca is a new website that features ten curators, artists and museum professionals speaking on the challenges and opportunities presented by the acquisition, preservation and exhibition of feminist artwork by public art galleries
Continue readingSchool’s out forever: No more pencils / No more books
Today, I handed in the final requirement for my Master’s degree, a major (90 + plus page) research paper. As someone who finds reading and writing arduous, over-rated and shamefully over-valourized in my communities and social circles, I have decided, ever so happily, to stop reading and writing in my free
Continue readingThe Equivocator: The Conservative Attack on the CBC Continues
Today was the first session in the House of Commons of 2012. During QP 3 Conservative MPs subbmitted anti-CBC petitions. The three MPs were: Colin Carrie (Oshawa.) Brian Jean (Fort-McMurray – Athabasca.) Cheryl Gallant (Renfrew – Nipissing – Pembroke.) The CBC needs defending. As Liberals we can’t just take this
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: VIDEO: Kerry-Ann Taylor makes a compelling case for Peggy Nash
Today, the NDP federal leadership hopefuls battle each other again during the party’s second official all candidates debate in Halifax. In this 30-sec YouTube video pitch, Kerry-Ann Taylor endorses Peggy Nash because “she’s a fighter …Read More
Continue readingArt Threat: Sue Coe’s slaughterhouse stories
“Art only happens when the viewer says it happens.” – Sue Coe Sue Coe grew up next door to a slaughter house, where she the rattling chains and screaming of animals led to kill went on through the night. As it was ignored by others it slowly became her obsession.
Continue readingThe Equivocator: Dalton McGuinty speaks at the Liberal Party of Canada Biennial Convention 2012
Favourite quotes: “Polls can impede our vision of the future.“ Laurier’s Definition of Liberalism: “I am a Liberal. I am one of these who think that everywhere, in human things, there are abuses to be reformed, new horizons to be opened up, and new forces to be developed.“ “At a
Continue readingLarry Hubich's Blog: Net Benefit
“Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Electro Motive are newly minted Canadian corporate citizens who have locked their workers out to freeze and starve. These corporate muggers were allowed into Canada and encouraged in their anti Canadianism by the Harper Junta. It’s going to be a cold winter and a hot summer
Continue readingthe woodshed: The joy of books
A little something in honour of my 50 book project. (for Dan and Tammy) Tweet The Rev. Paperboy Feed
Continue readingLarry Hubich's Blog: Inside Job, Narrated by Matt Damon (Full Length HD)
Inside Job, Narrated by Matt Damon (Full Length HD) on Vimeo. “‘Inside Job’ provides a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: White Christmas in the South March Highlands
At Least a White Pre-Christmas Video by Ray Vermette (Ottawa Mountain Bike Association) Source: OMBA – White Mountain Bike Christmas
Continue readingEdwin Current: Sending praise to Hilary Clinton for her Gay Rights Speech to UN
I just finished watching this video of United States Secretary Hilary Clinton’s speech. Clinton is addressing the United Nations, regarding gay rights. I praise her for a doing such a great job and sending a beautiful, important and positive message around the world. This must be shared. Free and Equal
Continue readingEdwin Current: Sending praise to Hilary Clinton for her Gay Rights Speech to UN
I just finished watching this video of United States Secretary Hilary Clinton’s speech. Clinton is addressing the United Nations, regarding gay rights. I praise her for a doing such a great job and sending a beautiful, important and positiv…
Continue readingEdwin Current: Sending praise to Hilary Clinton for her Gay Rights Speech to UN
I just finished watching this video of United States Secretary Hilary Clinton’s speech. Clinton is addressing the United Nations, regarding gay rights. I praise her for a doing such a great job and sending a beautiful, important and positive message around the world. This must be shared. Free and Equal
Continue readingThe Skwib: Christmas Shoes – Patton Oswalt
It seems like all the lights are up in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d post this hilarious Christmas routine by Patton Oswalt: Click here to view the embedded video. Also here on youtube. Alltop gets cranky at Christmas time too. Originally posted Dec. 2010.
Continue readingTerahertz: My BCHA talk: 14 Billion Years in 90 Seconds
I finally got a half-decent video of myself giving a talk. Of course the projector still failed to work with my laptop, so I went slide-less (but it still works I think). I gave this talk this morning for the BC Humanists at Oakridge Seniors Centre. The TalkOrigins article I referenced can be found here. […]
Continue reading350 or bust: U.S. Senator: Washington’s Failure To Act On Climate Change Is Blameworthy & The Consequences Profound
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gave a powerful speech in the U.S. Senate last week, making a thorough and well-supported argument for immediate comprehensive action to mitigate the effects of human-caused climate destabilization and ocean acidification: …
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