Larissa
24th February 2003, 19:34
First of all let me explain that the posts I paste in this Forum from another forums are just to open new debates and widen our sources of information. This doesn't mean that agree or disagree with some posts. Just read them and reply i you think it's worth to comment something about them. Otherwise, just skip them.
Thanks,
Lara.
From a translator colleague, Susan Larsson:
"We've had satellite tv here for nearly a year (to go with my satellite internet connection, which i've had running for a few months), and hubby just discovered a new news station. since we're constantly having fox tv
(not to mention cnn, which appeared to have its own ideas about "interpreting" hans blix's latest report) thrown in our faces, check out worldlink tv:
http://www.worldlinktv.com/
WorldLink TV is the first national network offering a global perspective on news, current events and culture, presenting viewpoints seldom covered in the U.S. media. We present first-run documentaries on global issues, current affairs series, international news, classic foreign feature films, and the best of world music. WorldLink TV's programming, combined with innovative use of two-way digital link-ups and our participatory web site, deepens audience engagement and encourages active participation.
Focused on international coverage in the public interest.
Our participatory network brings the world's events, issues and cultures to audiences in the United States. We focus on critical global issues, from human rights, justice and conflict prevention to environmental protection, sustainable development and preserving cultural integrity in the face of globalization. We also present the music of diverse cultures from around
the world.
Providing alternative perspectives.
WorldLink TV's programming introduces American viewers to voices, nationalities, and perspectives not available in the US mainstream media. 90% of our programs have never been shown on U.S. television.
From an article about worldlink:
http://www.craini2i.com/em/archive.mv?coun...605226878527424 (http://www.craini2i.com/em/archive.mv?count=3&story=em86605226878527424)
With reference to type of programming:
Nearly all of the other ``Spotlight'' films will come from the BBC which, as Mr. Willis points out, uses its BBC America channel mainly for entertainment, thus leaving the vast stores of its documentary series ``Panorama'' and ``Correspondent'' untapped. This month Americans finally got to see the ``Panorama'' report from 2000 alleging that Nike and the Gap still had sweatshops in the Far East long after pledging to reform their ways
and.. WorldLink exists because the government told the satellite companies to set aside some transponder space for nonprofit educational channels. WorldLink
subsists on foundation dollars and a growing base of 5,000 members, who pledge an average of $70, the total of which is about 10 percent of its budget.
A small thing, but WorldLink's survival is a minor miracle given the dismal history of American mass media in supporting alternative views. For a country built on penny pamphlets and rabble-rousing newspapers, there's a remarkable sameness to TV news here that reflects more than simply the higher standards of modern journalism.
``I know too many reporters personally who do resent the straitjacketing and cowardly nature of their bosses and who do all they can to do better journalism,'' said Mark Hertsgaard, the media critic and host of ``Spotlight'' on WorldLink. ``It is a constant struggle to make journalism we can be proud of, especially with the Bush bunch in power now and doing all they can to weaken the media's public service obligations.''
and now to return to our regular programming,
Susan Larsson
swedish>english medicine * business * technology
Thanks,
Lara.
From a translator colleague, Susan Larsson:
"We've had satellite tv here for nearly a year (to go with my satellite internet connection, which i've had running for a few months), and hubby just discovered a new news station. since we're constantly having fox tv
(not to mention cnn, which appeared to have its own ideas about "interpreting" hans blix's latest report) thrown in our faces, check out worldlink tv:
http://www.worldlinktv.com/
WorldLink TV is the first national network offering a global perspective on news, current events and culture, presenting viewpoints seldom covered in the U.S. media. We present first-run documentaries on global issues, current affairs series, international news, classic foreign feature films, and the best of world music. WorldLink TV's programming, combined with innovative use of two-way digital link-ups and our participatory web site, deepens audience engagement and encourages active participation.
Focused on international coverage in the public interest.
Our participatory network brings the world's events, issues and cultures to audiences in the United States. We focus on critical global issues, from human rights, justice and conflict prevention to environmental protection, sustainable development and preserving cultural integrity in the face of globalization. We also present the music of diverse cultures from around
the world.
Providing alternative perspectives.
WorldLink TV's programming introduces American viewers to voices, nationalities, and perspectives not available in the US mainstream media. 90% of our programs have never been shown on U.S. television.
From an article about worldlink:
http://www.craini2i.com/em/archive.mv?coun...605226878527424 (http://www.craini2i.com/em/archive.mv?count=3&story=em86605226878527424)
With reference to type of programming:
Nearly all of the other ``Spotlight'' films will come from the BBC which, as Mr. Willis points out, uses its BBC America channel mainly for entertainment, thus leaving the vast stores of its documentary series ``Panorama'' and ``Correspondent'' untapped. This month Americans finally got to see the ``Panorama'' report from 2000 alleging that Nike and the Gap still had sweatshops in the Far East long after pledging to reform their ways
and.. WorldLink exists because the government told the satellite companies to set aside some transponder space for nonprofit educational channels. WorldLink
subsists on foundation dollars and a growing base of 5,000 members, who pledge an average of $70, the total of which is about 10 percent of its budget.
A small thing, but WorldLink's survival is a minor miracle given the dismal history of American mass media in supporting alternative views. For a country built on penny pamphlets and rabble-rousing newspapers, there's a remarkable sameness to TV news here that reflects more than simply the higher standards of modern journalism.
``I know too many reporters personally who do resent the straitjacketing and cowardly nature of their bosses and who do all they can to do better journalism,'' said Mark Hertsgaard, the media critic and host of ``Spotlight'' on WorldLink. ``It is a constant struggle to make journalism we can be proud of, especially with the Bush bunch in power now and doing all they can to weaken the media's public service obligations.''
and now to return to our regular programming,
Susan Larsson
swedish>english medicine * business * technology