Friday, September 26, 2014

THE DEGROWTHERS

The degrowth movement is a relatively new contender in the economic and political debates that swirl around humanity's future.

Degrowthers believe we need a more modest and sane alternative to the constant pressures of expansion that are destroying the ecological basis of our existence.

Author and essayist Richard Swift explores the degrowth alternative, in theory and in practice.

IMO, This is one of the many great shows on the CBC radio

CBC IDEAS Schedule for September 29 - October 3

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Tackling the “Zero Hunger Challenge” by 2030

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Tackling the “Zero Hunger Challenge” by 2030: A Conversation with...

On September 25, Brookings will host a conversation on global food security, the prospects for ending global hunger, and the role that rice production and IRRI may be able to play today and in the...

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Today at Brookings: Hear from @RiceResearch's Robert Zeigler on getting to #ZeroHunger by 2030. Join us 9-10am: http://brkn.gs/1uDOZ4V  

NPC Luncheon with Dr. Ben Carson

Streamed live on May 28, 2014

Dr. Ben Carson, noted neurosurgeon and author of the new book "One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future," was the guest speaker at a National Press Club luncheon on May 28, 2014.

Dr. Carson was director of pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital until he retired in 2013. In 2008, Dr. Carson was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush. Dr. Carson has received 38 honorary degrees and dozens of merit citations.

Category
- News & Politics
License
- Standard YouTube License

Link: http://youtu.be/iOW8wrKV2pM

Robert Ringer interviews Dr Benjamin Carson March 1, 2013

Published on May 6, 2014

In this interview, Robert Ringer talks with Dr. Benjamin Carson, the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Link: http://youtu.be/3nIqRl34mXA

Robert Ringer interviews Dr Benjamin Carson August 30, 2012

Published on May 6, 2014

This is Robert Ringer's first interview with Dr. Benjamin Carson, the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

They discuss leadership in today's society and other topics.

Dr. Carson:

- has authored 5 best selling books, including America The Beautiful (a New York Times bestseller)

- has been awarded 60 honorary doctorate degrees

- has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Enjoy the interview and please visit www.robertringer.com for regular weekly updates and information that will make your life just that much better:)