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Link Roundup: Fresh Ayers, Fred Pearce, and what to do with an old Wal-Mart

Bill Ayers was interviewed by Terry Gross on Fresh Air earlier this week (the interview was praised by James Fallows of the Atlantic
here). Also check out his interview with Walter Shapiro at Salon, which has an accompanying video. A talk Ayers gave in Washington was covered by the Washington Post and NPR.

Fred Pearce appeared on Living on Earth to discuss Confessions of an Eco-Sinner. Citizen Reader suggests using the principles in the book to guide your holiday shopping.

Amy Alexander discusses the incoming president.

Don’t know what to do with the abandoned big-box store in your town? Here are a few ideas. (Thanks, Susan Campbell.)

Nancy Polikoff discusses Thomas and Nancy Beatie’s legal status as parents.

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    Dane Etter-Garrette

    In these uncertain and turbulent economic times that are gripping this country, we need to take a conscious effort in directing our money towards something positive, the independent business. The massive corporations making trillions of dollars will still profit during these hard times by extracting what wealth is left from the people. It takes a mindful shopper to recognize that the cheap quality, sweat shop produced, materialistic crap that is sold by these companies are not mere ‘bargains’ and cost the consumer much more than the rolled back price.
    I grew up in North Conway, NH and I can remember seeing the small, independent businesses struggle and finally close following the opening of Wal-Mart. And now just this past year a Lowes and Home Depot were built and opened in the same year. It makes me sick to think that the town officials would allow these corporations to exploit the people and rip the area of its historic, small town atmosphere. Where is the joy in giving a gift that was made by children’s hands working eight hours a week? Why give a loved one some piece of crap that will break in a week? Take pride in the gifts you give and understand where they come from. Or get creative and make gifts. Save some money and create something.

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