Bloody Sunday report published
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/northern_ireland/10320609.stm
15th June 2010, BBC News Website
UK Prime Minister David Cameron said to be 'deeply sorry' about Bloody Sunday on behalf of the government, the country and himself. The prime minister made his apology (and said that the event was absolutely wrong) following the results of the Saville Inquiry commision, who has been investigating the event for over 12 years. The commission stated for example that all victims were unarmed and not be given a warning before they were shot. None of the victims formed a threat and the soldiers' shootings can not be justified in any way. Most of the soldiers lied about their actions during that day.
It is a sign of respect, responsibility and duty that the Prime Minister made his apology. He is giving what many people, especially the involved ones, what they need: Recognition for the event being cruel and injustifiable. He takes responsibiliyy as the leader of the country to talk about this matter and form an opinion about it. He does his duty as the Prime Minister to inform the world, especially Northern Ireland, about this matter and how he himself thinks about it. I hope this makes it slightly easier for the involved people and that the responsible soldiers will be given the maximum sentence. They should pay for their cruel actions.
dinsdag 15 juni 2010
vrijdag 11 juni 2010
"Innocently" On The Fiddle
Ex Labour MPs and Tory peer lose expenses ruling
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10293475.stm
11th June 2010, BBC News Website
Four former British politicians have to stand trial for expenses fraud charges. These are Labour MPs Elliott Morley, David Chaytor and Jim Devine along with ex Tory peer Lord Hanningfield. After information about expenses claims from all MPs was gained by a national newspaper the police investigated the case for nine months. The lawyers of these men claim that parliamentary privilege accounts for their clients. Mr Justice Saunders rejects that possibility because that privilege does not cover individual claims, only the expenses system. The former politicians are all pleading not guilty and will appeal the case.
Reading this article made me think that these politicians see themselves superior to 'normal' British citizens. They think their unfair and illegal expenses could be justified by an old law which does not cover their actions at all. If they say that they are not guilty then what should they fear? Which reason is there not to undergo a lawsuit? They of course know they are guilty but are desperately trying to escape a sentence. I sincerely hope justice will serve and these political crooks experience right and wrong themselves. One should think they know that since they have debated about such matters frequently.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10293475.stm
11th June 2010, BBC News Website
Four former British politicians have to stand trial for expenses fraud charges. These are Labour MPs Elliott Morley, David Chaytor and Jim Devine along with ex Tory peer Lord Hanningfield. After information about expenses claims from all MPs was gained by a national newspaper the police investigated the case for nine months. The lawyers of these men claim that parliamentary privilege accounts for their clients. Mr Justice Saunders rejects that possibility because that privilege does not cover individual claims, only the expenses system. The former politicians are all pleading not guilty and will appeal the case.
Reading this article made me think that these politicians see themselves superior to 'normal' British citizens. They think their unfair and illegal expenses could be justified by an old law which does not cover their actions at all. If they say that they are not guilty then what should they fear? Which reason is there not to undergo a lawsuit? They of course know they are guilty but are desperately trying to escape a sentence. I sincerely hope justice will serve and these political crooks experience right and wrong themselves. One should think they know that since they have debated about such matters frequently.
vrijdag 4 juni 2010
Money Blowing Out of The Country
£2bn offshore windfarm to go ahead off north Wales
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/wales/north_west_wales/10235242.stm
4th June 2010, BBC News Website
The largest windpark of Europe is to be built near the north Wales coast. Construction work will begin next year. The huge windpark, which shall stand around 11 miles off coast, will cost £2 billion. It will provide 400.000 homes of 100% green power. Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan thinks it is excellent news, because this project should create 1.000 quality jobs and contribute millions of pounds to the north Welsh economy. Save Our Scenery chairman John Lawson-Reay thinks mainly Germany and the Netherlands will benefit this project. The windpark will be fully completed in 2014 but will start generating electricity in 2013.
Using Green energy means respecting our nature and its possibilities should be expanded. As long as windmills yield (much) more energy and therefore money than the subsidies that make them turn, it is a significant instrument for gaining green energy. Taking good care of our nature and environment is important, but the UK Government should also consider the Welsh inhabitants. They should benefit it and work for the project instead of hiring foreign workers! In that case those 1.000 jobs will never be filled by Welsh people and the economic advantage will be less because the payments will go outside Welsh (and even UK) border.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/wales/north_west_wales/10235242.stm
4th June 2010, BBC News Website
The largest windpark of Europe is to be built near the north Wales coast. Construction work will begin next year. The huge windpark, which shall stand around 11 miles off coast, will cost £2 billion. It will provide 400.000 homes of 100% green power. Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan thinks it is excellent news, because this project should create 1.000 quality jobs and contribute millions of pounds to the north Welsh economy. Save Our Scenery chairman John Lawson-Reay thinks mainly Germany and the Netherlands will benefit this project. The windpark will be fully completed in 2014 but will start generating electricity in 2013.
Using Green energy means respecting our nature and its possibilities should be expanded. As long as windmills yield (much) more energy and therefore money than the subsidies that make them turn, it is a significant instrument for gaining green energy. Taking good care of our nature and environment is important, but the UK Government should also consider the Welsh inhabitants. They should benefit it and work for the project instead of hiring foreign workers! In that case those 1.000 jobs will never be filled by Welsh people and the economic advantage will be less because the payments will go outside Welsh (and even UK) border.
zondag 30 mei 2010
"Cause our love would be forever."
Muse on 'break-up' Twilight song
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10120000/newsid_10121200/10121239.stm
18th May 2010, BBC News Website
British alternative rock band Muse has released its new single, Neutron Star Collision (love is Forever), as a soundtrack for the Twilight film series. It is the first time the band has made a song for a film. The bandmembers were contacted by people from Twilight and were asked whether they liked to make a song for the upcoming soundtrack album. Frontman Matthew Bellamy explained that he wrote the song shortly after he broke up with his girlfriend, which was a difficult period for him. The song is a looking back on the moment when you first get with someone and it feels like that situation will go on forever, according to Bellamy.
At first, I disliked the song. It reminded me of their last album, The Resistance, of which I think it is not on the same level as their previous albums. Though I do appreciate Muse's continuous urge of experimenting with different styles. After I listened to the song some more I realised it actually is quite good. It has a good variation in instruments (piano and guitar). The song also has various rhythms, which is characteristic for the drummer Dominic Howard. I now think it is a passionate song with lots of variations and beautiful tones. Along with Matt's beautiful high-pitched voice and the smart use of melodies it sounds very Muse-ish.
Official videoclip of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTvgnYGu9bg
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10120000/newsid_10121200/10121239.stm
18th May 2010, BBC News Website
British alternative rock band Muse has released its new single, Neutron Star Collision (love is Forever), as a soundtrack for the Twilight film series. It is the first time the band has made a song for a film. The bandmembers were contacted by people from Twilight and were asked whether they liked to make a song for the upcoming soundtrack album. Frontman Matthew Bellamy explained that he wrote the song shortly after he broke up with his girlfriend, which was a difficult period for him. The song is a looking back on the moment when you first get with someone and it feels like that situation will go on forever, according to Bellamy.
At first, I disliked the song. It reminded me of their last album, The Resistance, of which I think it is not on the same level as their previous albums. Though I do appreciate Muse's continuous urge of experimenting with different styles. After I listened to the song some more I realised it actually is quite good. It has a good variation in instruments (piano and guitar). The song also has various rhythms, which is characteristic for the drummer Dominic Howard. I now think it is a passionate song with lots of variations and beautiful tones. Along with Matt's beautiful high-pitched voice and the smart use of melodies it sounds very Muse-ish.
Official videoclip of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTvgnYGu9bg
vrijdag 14 mei 2010
Racistic Terrorist Caught by Police
White supremacist arrests 'prevented carnage'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/wear/8662621.stm
14th May 2010, BBC News Website
The detective superintendent Neil Malkin, who arrested neo-Nazi Ian Davison, is glad that he made the arrest. His team of detectives uncovered an amount of castor beans to make ricin (an extremely deadly poison) with and Davison's knowledge in producing pipe bombs. It was known by the investigators that the white radical was a key figure of an extreme-right wing group and a supporter of violence towards ethnic communities. Due to the increasing risk of a terrorist attack, Malkin found it urgent to arrange the arrest. He is convinced that they have prevented a bloodbath.
Many times I say how I dislike the police. Never catching the real crooks. Reading this article makes me feel warm and respecting about the national authorities. This sick and unworldly figure follows the hazardous ideas of Hitler. I can not understand how a thinking individual could accept those cruel fascistic ideas. A great piece of detective work I would say! Although Neil Malkin gives me the impression that he wanted to wait for an 'ideal' moment to arrest the man (perhaps to gain more evidence). I believe society's safety should stand above these bureaucratic profits.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/wear/8662621.stm
14th May 2010, BBC News Website
The detective superintendent Neil Malkin, who arrested neo-Nazi Ian Davison, is glad that he made the arrest. His team of detectives uncovered an amount of castor beans to make ricin (an extremely deadly poison) with and Davison's knowledge in producing pipe bombs. It was known by the investigators that the white radical was a key figure of an extreme-right wing group and a supporter of violence towards ethnic communities. Due to the increasing risk of a terrorist attack, Malkin found it urgent to arrange the arrest. He is convinced that they have prevented a bloodbath.
Many times I say how I dislike the police. Never catching the real crooks. Reading this article makes me feel warm and respecting about the national authorities. This sick and unworldly figure follows the hazardous ideas of Hitler. I can not understand how a thinking individual could accept those cruel fascistic ideas. A great piece of detective work I would say! Although Neil Malkin gives me the impression that he wanted to wait for an 'ideal' moment to arrest the man (perhaps to gain more evidence). I believe society's safety should stand above these bureaucratic profits.
dinsdag 11 mei 2010
Will it Blend?
David Cameron is UK's new prime minister
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8675265.stm
11th May 2010, BBC News Website
The Conservatives' leader Cameron has become the new Prime Minister of the UK. After visiting Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II, he received her permission to form a new government. He is the youngest Prime Minister in nearly 200 years. He also decided not to put too much pressure on the party differences, but to govern the country 'in the national interest'. The winning party of David Cameron did not receive enough votes to govern on its own. Therefore they chose to form the new government as a coalition with the Liberal Democrats in which Nick Clegg will be Cameron's deputy Prime Minister. There has not been a coalition government in the UK in 70 years.
When it comes to speeching, my favourite was Mr Cameron. He seems like a clever and understanding man that can be trusted. I can understand his ideas, for instance: the income of the National Lottery that should be spend on culture again, less paperwork and more patrolling for the police, getting people to work again earlier. A coalition could be a big advantage. The Conservatives have to take new ideas serious because now they share the ruling party with the slightly different Lib Dems. I have a good feeling about the new British government!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/8675265.stm
11th May 2010, BBC News Website
The Conservatives' leader Cameron has become the new Prime Minister of the UK. After visiting Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II, he received her permission to form a new government. He is the youngest Prime Minister in nearly 200 years. He also decided not to put too much pressure on the party differences, but to govern the country 'in the national interest'. The winning party of David Cameron did not receive enough votes to govern on its own. Therefore they chose to form the new government as a coalition with the Liberal Democrats in which Nick Clegg will be Cameron's deputy Prime Minister. There has not been a coalition government in the UK in 70 years.
When it comes to speeching, my favourite was Mr Cameron. He seems like a clever and understanding man that can be trusted. I can understand his ideas, for instance: the income of the National Lottery that should be spend on culture again, less paperwork and more patrolling for the police, getting people to work again earlier. A coalition could be a big advantage. The Conservatives have to take new ideas serious because now they share the ruling party with the slightly different Lib Dems. I have a good feeling about the new British government!
donderdag 6 mei 2010
Entangled Patient Preferences
Hospital followed procedures in case of hanged Rhyl man
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/8660621.stm
4th May 2010, BBC News Website
In a hospital in Northern Wales, Ysbysty Glan Clwyd, a patient hanged himself using sheets. The victim, 45 year old Geoffrey Heywood, suffered a depression and an alcohol addiction in the past. He suffered multiple overdoses, which also were suicide attempts. Staff that were on duty when the hanging happened did not think there was a high chance that Mr Heywood would try to harm himself. The coroner of North East Wales, Mr Hughes, concluded that the hospital 'had pretty much followed' the recommendations of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Mr Heywood's widow misses her husband but is glad that he is in a better place where he finally is at peace with himself.
I always thought a hospital is the place where people recover! However, not everybody wants to get well! The first time I read the article I found it a strange event. When I started to think more deeply about it I realized that it is very likely the place where certain people want to kill themselves. When someone survives a suicide attempt and recovers in the hospital the opposite happens of what that person wants. I think he had the right to make this decision and should even be helped by euthanasia. The hospital staff is not to blame for this. A hospital remains a hospital and not a prison where every resident is constantly checked on his behaviour.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/8660621.stm
4th May 2010, BBC News Website
In a hospital in Northern Wales, Ysbysty Glan Clwyd, a patient hanged himself using sheets. The victim, 45 year old Geoffrey Heywood, suffered a depression and an alcohol addiction in the past. He suffered multiple overdoses, which also were suicide attempts. Staff that were on duty when the hanging happened did not think there was a high chance that Mr Heywood would try to harm himself. The coroner of North East Wales, Mr Hughes, concluded that the hospital 'had pretty much followed' the recommendations of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Mr Heywood's widow misses her husband but is glad that he is in a better place where he finally is at peace with himself.
I always thought a hospital is the place where people recover! However, not everybody wants to get well! The first time I read the article I found it a strange event. When I started to think more deeply about it I realized that it is very likely the place where certain people want to kill themselves. When someone survives a suicide attempt and recovers in the hospital the opposite happens of what that person wants. I think he had the right to make this decision and should even be helped by euthanasia. The hospital staff is not to blame for this. A hospital remains a hospital and not a prison where every resident is constantly checked on his behaviour.
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