Fair Deal Breaks New Ground: Podcasting
Fair Deal Press Release: February 26th, 2005:
Here or here
Download the first Fair Deal Podcast!
Grassroots Enterprise, my superb company, has produced a Podcast featuring yours truly talking about the Fair Deal Campaign. The Grassroots’ Podcast series will talk about real grassroots issues on the web; real talk by real political professionals who occasionally think they’re funny. If you are interested in politics online or online organizing, or if you are a Fair Deal supporter who is curious about how this campaign came about, you might find this Podcast interesting.
Download the Podcast by right-clicking on the link below and choosing “Save Target As". Alternatively, you could just click on the link; it will probably open in your favorite music player on your computer.
Click here to listen to the Grassroots Enterprise Fair Deal Podcast
(MP3 file, 22 minutes long)
Wait a minute, what’s a Podcast? Go here to watch a great four minute video about Podcasting.
If you don’t want to do that you can take my paltry explanation. A Podcast, which was born of the word iPod, is simply an MP3 file made available online for the general public. The author of the Podcast talks about whatever he/she wants to talk about, and an iPod “show” can be a sophisticated piece of work or just some girl or guy talking into a microphone.
Think of it as an amateur radio show that people download and listen to on their MP3 player (iPod!) or computer.
Sound familiar? It’s like an audio blog entry (troll the web for Podcasts that suit your tastes; I’m a regular listener to a few folks right now). By the way, there are two unofficial “Podcasts” older on the Fair Deal for Newfoundland and Labrador site already, snippets from Fair Deal in the news:
Fair Deal on CBC Newsworld
Tuesday, January 11, 2005 (MP3)
Fair Deal on CBC Radio Noon
Friday, January 7, 2005 (MP3)
If you are so inclined, check out www.Grassroots.com for more excellent talk about grassroots-online-themed shows in the coming days and weeks. Many thanks to my colleagues Mike Panetta and John Hlinko who worked with me on the Fair Deal Podcast (and who secretly wish they were Newfoundlanders).
Now, off to Ottawa. I’ll blog from there.
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Does Mike have a famous Democrat father by any chance?
Comment by Ed Hollett — 2/25/2005 @ 11:09 amM. Panetta has gotten that question more than once. Perhaps he’d care to answer if he’s reading today?
Comment by Kevin — 2/25/2005 @ 11:47 amHi Kevin
I enjoyed listening to your podcast. I’m glad that you are planning to continue with the fair deal site. I think it truly is a wonderful tool for us as Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans to unite and share information, feelings and plans for our future. I look forward to seeing those cards your holding close to your chest. I, for one, plan to continue to be involved in this online activism for our province. Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans have a strong voice, but you have given us the venue for it to be heard. How proud are you? Thank you Kevin.
What do people think of the federal budget? More federal jobs lost in Newfoundland. The experimental farm is going. We will be the only province in Canada without one. And apparently we are the only or one of the only provinces that argiculuture is actually growing (pardon the pun). Will there be any federal jobs for the province as a result of this budget?
Comment by Sarah — 2/25/2005 @ 7:17 pmHi – I’m glad you liked the video!
What a neat site this is. I don’t know a lot about Newfoundland or Labrador, but I subscribed to the podcast and I’m looking forward to learning more.
Keep on fighting!
Comment by Lisa Williams — 2/26/2005 @ 12:33 amGreat video indeed Lisa. Explains Podcasting perfectly to the uninitiated.
Comment by Kevin McCann — 2/26/2005 @ 8:00 amThanks for the “shout out” in the blog!
To answer the question….all Italians are “family”
That said, I’ve never met “famous Democrat” in question, but have heard he’s an awesome guy…like all Panetta’s.
Comment by Mike Panetta — 2/26/2005 @ 12:27 pmThanks for the shout out as well! Kevin, your fans are dying to know… how did things go in Ottawa?
Comment by John Hlinko — 2/26/2005 @ 11:08 pmThe talk today had an excellent reception. It was a grand time, PC Ontario “gets it” and is thoroughly impressed with Fair Deal. It was fantastic to tout this effort in Canada’s capital!
Comment by Kevin McCann — 2/27/2005 @ 12:35 amCool interview.
On the Canadian Bacon issue though…
Canadian Bacon is Back Bacon. The other bacon is just bacon. The really good Back Bacon is a 4″x2″ oval slab which is then rolled in corn meal and then called Peameal Bacon. The precut is always too thin!
Cutting pieces off the slab about 1/8″ to 1/4″ and lightly warming in a frying pan is the best way to cook it. DO NOT OVER COOK! Over cooked is almost as tough as shoe leather and just as dry. I imagine some people use(d) a bit of fatback (scrunchions). We used to throw in a regular piece of bacon (I repeat - known as “bacon” here in Canada) for the fat so as not to burn the good bacon.
Now, in an attempt to eat healthier, I use a squirt bottle of olive oil mixed 50/50 with water (Shake Well b4 using) to spray EVERY pan or grill I use. Except when frying cod or cod tongues (still using scrunchions) and shrimp (real garlic butter). Everything in moderation…
The absolute best use of Back Bacon is in Eggs Benedict, plus extra Back Bacon on the side!
Built bottom to the top:
1. 1/2 Lightly toasted/buttered English Muffin,
2. 1 thick slice of “Canadian Bacon”
3. 1 Perfectly Poached Egg,
4. Drizzled generously with Hollandaise Sauce!
Hope this helps out our Grassroots friends with their bacon needs…
I’m going for a snack!
Fred from CBS
Comment by Fred Harris — 2/27/2005 @ 1:08 amFred, thanks much for the skinny on the bacon. It’s breakfast time right now (well, here in Washington, DC time, that is), and I must say… I’m sorely tempted to go out and get me some back bacon. But from reading your description, it doesn’t sound like any of the restaurants here are really doing it right…
Kevin – great to hear things went well with your presentation!
Comment by John Hlinko — 2/27/2005 @ 8:57 amFred, I had no idea. One of the great mysteries of life solved.
Writing from Ottawa airport. God love the airport WiFi.
Comment by Kevin McCann — 2/27/2005 @ 2:00 pmSarah, haven’t had time to really investigate the budget yet. You pose a great question: what do people think of the budget? Anyone, anyone?
Comment by Kevin McCann — 2/27/2005 @ 2:41 pmKevin,
Thanks for this podcast - and of course your coworkers as well.
It was very cool to be able to load it on my mp3 player and listen to it in a very un-Newfoundland place.
The mobile internet - soon!
Comment by Amy — 2/27/2005 @ 4:05 pmI am here with words that probably have no importance at all in the realm of things other then the fact that I am a proud East Coaster, that comes from the beautiful province of Nova Scotia. I have been following this campaign since the beginning and have put my two cents worth to our local politicians with hopes that it would help it some strange way. Maybe my words were never read, and my support never publically shown, but I want to share that this campaign has shown that we as Canadians are strong in numbers, no matter what the situation. And to have a guy like Kevin that has situated himself in the place south of the border and still show a strong support for a province that in which he had spent his many years, makes you feel hopeful that other topics of concerns can be brought to the politcally table and fought for with hopefully a positive outcome. The question was asked in a comment on how we felt about the recent Budget that was put on the table here in Canada. Finally I sat through a budget that would be beneficial to all, in some way. I spend 13 hours a day as a daycare teacher/director in a small private centre. In the realm of things, the government often over looks us for support because we are seen as profit making companies, and with that we are able to fend for ourselves, although in a run of a day we are providing the same support and care that non-profit centres bring into Canadian communities. I know that I have worked very hard as well as my four staff for the last six years to provide quality daycare for children at a wage of $6.50 an hour. By me being able to come to work for that amount and still hold my head high, should prove to our government that the child care forum of Canada needs a face lift. Not only are we important to the next generation, we provide a necessity that almost everyone in this country will need at some point in their lives. By this start at acknowledging that child care needs support, the government has opened its eyes to a reality that so needs its attention. So after hearing the Blog, I became determined to start my own cause whether it be small or large, I am unsure, but I believe that my role and all other caregivers in the communities of Canada should be appreciated and politicians need to see that we are strong and proud for all we do with the next generation. Thank you Kevin for allowing me to see that when one starts off with a small idea that they feel strong about, and they put a lot of effort to gain the support that they need, the campaign can be a success for all that is involved. You are truly an inspiration to all that strive to make things an equal opportunity for all in the country of Canada.
Comment by Tracy — 2/27/2005 @ 8:19 pmTracy, thanks so much.
Having started my career as I teacher, I understand where you are coming from. The internet offers a great way for teachers, caregivers, childhood educators, etc. to monitor legislation and take action. Keep us posted over here.
Comment by Kevin McCann — 2/28/2005 @ 11:41 am