I’m currently reading an interesting book called “Linguistic Imperialism”, and i thought i’d post some quotes that the author included. The section i’m reading is about how imperialism is not purely a political arrangement or an economic arrangement exclusively, but can have a combination of those along with various racist attributes and linguistic directions [...]
I just saw an interview with a very interesting guy named Dan Barber, who is both a chef and an organic gardener. I’ll try and make a summary of his story from the interview, as best as i remember it.
There’s a guy who supplies him with nut oils, and Dan goes over to his [...]
Just a quick link today: Lakota Sioux Indians Declare Sovereign Nation Status. Here’s a quote:
Lakota Sioux Indian representatives declared sovereign nation status today in Washington D.C. following Monday’s withdrawal from all previously signed treaties with the United States Government. The withdrawal, hand delivered to Daniel Turner, Deputy Director of Public Liaison at the [...]
I went out today to participate in the Vancouver Christmas Bird Count, which is a yearly event held in many places throughout north america for about a century now. After a location is chosen, a large circle is drawn on the map (about 24km in diameter, so a pretty darn big area to cover) [...]
Here’s a link that a friend pointed me to today: Path to Freedom: The Urban Homestead. The site details the steps taken by a household in Pasadena, California, to turn their suburban yard into an almost-self-sufficient growing space. Their site has all sorts of articles and tips on how to get started.
Their [...]
After a few days back in my home town, i’ve had a little time to ponder my experience in China, and the effects of being in a place where I didn’t speak the language well. I think i made some small steps toward better understanding the situation of people who migrate to vancouver without [...]