It's been around a while but still good viewing.....
Saturday, 30 October 2010
Friday, 27 August 2010
Monday, 14 June 2010
BP - US in no position to 'throw stones
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US in no position to 'throw stones'
The response of the American public and its political leaders to the oil spill in the Gulf perfectly illustrates why 'people in glass houses should not throw stones'. BP and its corporate associates certainly deserve severe censure for their failure to provide adequate safeguards for their hazardous operations, and their behaviour brings to mind the recent reckless folly of the banks. However, the resulting damage is hardly a 'drop in the ocean' compared to the impact of America's contribution to global atmospheric pollution resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels.
At least BP has offered fulsome apologies, is compensating those affected, and is making strenuous efforts to prevent further damage. Has the US accepted responsibility for the impacts of its energy profligacy on climate change? Has it committed itself to providing full restitution for the now well documented misery which global warming is already inflicting on the world's poor? Is it making determined efforts to decarbonise its economy and life-style? In each case, we think not. It really is in no position to 'throw stones'.
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Dr David Golding CBE
US in no position to 'throw stones'
The response of the American public and its political leaders to the oil spill in the Gulf perfectly illustrates why 'people in glass houses should not throw stones'. BP and its corporate associates certainly deserve severe censure for their failure to provide adequate safeguards for their hazardous operations, and their behaviour brings to mind the recent reckless folly of the banks. However, the resulting damage is hardly a 'drop in the ocean' compared to the impact of America's contribution to global atmospheric pollution resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels.
At least BP has offered fulsome apologies, is compensating those affected, and is making strenuous efforts to prevent further damage. Has the US accepted responsibility for the impacts of its energy profligacy on climate change? Has it committed itself to providing full restitution for the now well documented misery which global warming is already inflicting on the world's poor? Is it making determined efforts to decarbonise its economy and life-style? In each case, we think not. It really is in no position to 'throw stones'.
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Dr David Golding CBE
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Charlie Veitch doing things he does best...
Charlie Veitch and the Love police....
Love Police Academy
Love Police Academy
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Monday, 15 March 2010
Sunday, 7 March 2010
The Writings of Gilad Atzmon
Gilad Atzmon was born in Israel in 1963 and had his musical training at the Rubin Academy of Music, Jerusalem (Composition and Jazz). As a multi-instrumentalist he plays Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes, Clarinet and Flutes. His album Exile was the BBC jazz album of the year in 2003. He has been described by John Lewis on the Guardian as the “hardest-gigging man in British jazz". His albums, of which he has recorded nine to date, often explore political themes and the music of the Middle East.
Really interesting perspective, follow this link...
Really interesting perspective, follow this link...
Thursday, 4 March 2010
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