Sunday, December 26, 2010

Former Venezuelan President, Carlos Andrés Pérez dies and, as is usual with obituaries, his deeds will be feted. With all due respect, he came from the oligarchy, did little for those in need and used the country's oil wealth for himself and for his class. Not very worthwhile presidencies. http://nyti.ms/hy5HUS

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Today is World Migration Day, important to remember their contribution and their suffering!
The climate skeptics are winning. The Australian public remains divided and unsure about climate science. Four respondents in 10 think that most climate scientists disagree over whether the  earth has been warming. One third think most climate scientists disagree about the human causes of this warming. http://bit.ly/eFowGR
Wikileaked: Sudanese president Omar al Bashir may have stolen $9 billion from his country, tell us something we didn't know. http://bit.ly/gEM8mB
Yet another Study showing the effects of secondary smoke and the fact that the smoke may dissipate but does not just disappear. Amazing how many still refuse to accept the evidence and no number of studies with do. http://bbc.in/gFHSz3

Friday, December 17, 2010

Australian mining companies announce negative ads against the government, nice of them to warn us not to trust them. http://bit.ly/hFHH13
No por primera vez, http://bit.ly/hd1gTJ, el anuncio de Tien 21 los creativos demuestran que hay ignorantes en esa industria también, fomentando el acoso hacia sus trabajadoras por parte de clientes.
This question to Mr. Assange is legitimate and should be responded, whether you agree with the preamble or not. Let us hope he does so. http://bit.ly/fRJBN7

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A real tragedy the death of so many in their attempt to find a new life in Australia, How does a country with the longest border in the world enforce an immigration policy? http://bit.ly/gQQTFm
I fear that Oxfam is placing too much hope in the new climate agreement that came out of Cancun. http://bit.ly/gRuHH1

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Sounds like the environment is in good hands. Out of Mexico come smiles, photos y pearls of wisdom. Only thing missing is action! http://nyti.ms/ePfyNK

Friday, December 10, 2010

The most important seat in the world today!

China dice que el premio Nobel de la Paz es una "farsa política". ¿Realmente piensan que les tomanos en serio? http://bbc.in/dNpK2M

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is 'freed' in Iran although, given what goes on over there, I would not be overly jubilant...time will tell. http://bit.ly/g3ivkB

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

It is very worrying to see private companies (Amazon, Ebay, Mastercard, et.al.) go weak at the knees buckle under pressure when the government calls. Aren't politicians required to get court orders before they get their legal way? Companies should be ashamed of themselves!
This week we will see the Nobel Prize awards ceremony. The Peace Prize will be awarded in the absence of its recipient. China wants us to forget his existence. http://bbc.in/dINVLM

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Who would have thought when we began over six years ago! Three major firms in the governance ratings and research field are merging, The Corporate Library, GovernanceMetrics International and Audit Integrity. What results has the makings of a big player, perhaps, the big player. Shows that the sector is growing up. http://bit.ly/i0JCeo