Needing The Integrity Of Old
March 14th 2007 00:47
From Theresa:
Well, I feel better (though I'll probably have some sort of relief 'collapse' now that the problem seems solved).
Bob's computer virus, or whatever it is, seemed contagious: my programs started giving me problems, and posting to the blogs became a nightmare. But, the google doc program (no, I'm not a partner with them; no profit, that I know of, in mentioning them, is that an option???) is working, my work is being saved and I can transfer without problems to the blog.
To be fair, I should give zolo, another free online office suite, a try.
Anyway, 'todaysworld' has been without a column while Bob seeks a program to act as mediator between himself & his machine. So, here's my two cents...
Australia is all over the news. From leading with compassion and respect to female lifeguards wearing burkini's (is that how it's spelled?), to pacts with Japan, to economic conferences featuring Alan Greenspan that result in more than a 400 point drop in the US stock market (don't tell me their unrelated, I don't believe it), to some sort of wonderful cricket thing (I don't understand the sport, sorry, but I understand wanting your team to win), just everything is going on in Oz. Sheesh....
In the States, the LA Times reports on the scandal over the firing of US Attorneys LA Times .
Why is this important?
Because this administration is trying to get rid of, long term, anyone in government who disagrees with it's policies. So that, long after the administration is gone, it's method of governing will still be in place. And, any subsequent administrations will be less (probably much less) effective, because their policy - if it differs - won't get implemented. Folks will accidentally drop the ball on carrying out new administration objectives...
The NBC World News Blog notes the issuance of a corruptions perception report Transparency My much loved country ranked 20th...
The Economist reports, in it's City Guides:
"A surprising dearth of natural gas is forcing the UAE to explore alternative sources of energy. Last year the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, known as Masdar, started a $250m fund to invest in clean energy and other renewable technologies. At the beginning of February, Masdar announced that it would build the region’s first major solar energy plant in Abu Dhabi’s desert. The $380m facility will generate 100 megawatts of power. Another project was unveiled on February 25th, when Masdar and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology agreed to open a $35m institute to research renewable energy.
The UAE is exploring other ways to meet its energy needs, including coal-fired power plants. In December the UAE and the five other states of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)—Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait—agreed to study the possibility of using nuclear power. The UAE's growing population and its development boom have put pressure on its leaders to meet rising energy needs. "
Hmmmm....
Funny old world....
Jokes and cliches will hopefully return with Bob, soon...
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