Monday, April 25, 2011
CV resume website
this CV/resume site is amazing! http://ceevee.com :] god bless you guy's, appreciate your efforts putting this togeather!
Seven spanish angels - ray Charles and Willie Nelson
wow... these lyrics are beautiful :]
He looked down into her brown eyes,
Said, " Say a prayer for me."
She threw her arms around him,
Whispered, "God will keep us free."
They could hear the riders comin,
He said, "This is my last fight.
If they take me back to Texas,
They won't take me back alive."
**Chorus**
There were seven Spanish Angels,
At the alter of the Sun.
They were prayin' for the lovers,
In the valley of the gun.
When the battle stopped,
And the smoke cleared.
There was thunder from the throne.
And seven Spanish angels,
Took another angel home.
She reached down and picked the gun up,
That lay smokin in his hand.
She said, "Father please forgive me,
I can't make it without my man."
And she knew the gun was empty,
And she knew she couldn't win.
Her final prayer was answered,
When the rifles fired again.
**Chorus**
He looked down into her brown eyes,
Said, " Say a prayer for me."
She threw her arms around him,
Whispered, "God will keep us free."
They could hear the riders comin,
He said, "This is my last fight.
If they take me back to Texas,
They won't take me back alive."
**Chorus**
There were seven Spanish Angels,
At the alter of the Sun.
They were prayin' for the lovers,
In the valley of the gun.
When the battle stopped,
And the smoke cleared.
There was thunder from the throne.
And seven Spanish angels,
Took another angel home.
She reached down and picked the gun up,
That lay smokin in his hand.
She said, "Father please forgive me,
I can't make it without my man."
And she knew the gun was empty,
And she knew she couldn't win.
Her final prayer was answered,
When the rifles fired again.
**Chorus**
Northern Territory Animal rights violations.. it's a bloody disgrace..
the recent attrocity that has surface in the media regrds the cruelty and abuse of animals on a scale that beggars belief (see link attached at the end of this email).
Whatever investigation there has been needs to followed up with some semblance of justice. So far as i'm concerned this crime is as bad/actually worse than anything i have read about in military history regards prisoners of war. it is an attrocity, if we're going to farm animals for God's sake we need to do it properly. This is an outrage and someone must be held accountable.
http://www.theage.com.au/environment/animals/witness-tells-of-mass-animal-grave-20110424-1dt35.html
individuals who violate animals rights are criminals, in my mind animal welfare is as important, particulalry as animals are unable to advocate on there on behalf directly to us. We need to discourage as strongly as possible the callous diregard and wanton cruelty witnessed in this disgraceful behaviour. I read that the university was not prosecuted as it might detract from the university's attractiveness to propsective student, and that is exactly what should happen! why on earth would ANYONE want to go to a university that promotes animal cruely and apathy to the suffering of teh natural world. What a disgrace!
this is a complaint regards the NT government prosecuting animal welfare criminals, your responsibility is to the community and the environment, you are employed by the people of NT to ensure this sort of disgrace NEVER happens, for God's sake please fix this..
NT government to prosecute the university and farm management for gross negligence and animal cruelty.
Whatever investigation there has been needs to followed up with some semblance of justice. So far as i'm concerned this crime is as bad/actually worse than anything i have read about in military history regards prisoners of war. it is an attrocity, if we're going to farm animals for God's sake we need to do it properly. This is an outrage and someone must be held accountable.
http://www.theage.com.au/environment/animals/witness-tells-of-mass-animal-grave-20110424-1dt35.html
individuals who violate animals rights are criminals, in my mind animal welfare is as important, particulalry as animals are unable to advocate on there on behalf directly to us. We need to discourage as strongly as possible the callous diregard and wanton cruelty witnessed in this disgraceful behaviour. I read that the university was not prosecuted as it might detract from the university's attractiveness to propsective student, and that is exactly what should happen! why on earth would ANYONE want to go to a university that promotes animal cruely and apathy to the suffering of teh natural world. What a disgrace!
this is a complaint regards the NT government prosecuting animal welfare criminals, your responsibility is to the community and the environment, you are employed by the people of NT to ensure this sort of disgrace NEVER happens, for God's sake please fix this..
NT government to prosecute the university and farm management for gross negligence and animal cruelty.
changing the world, one blog post at a time
wow, we can actually make the world a better place by blogging.. that's so cool :]
Irish music, from heaven?
I've done a bit of thinkg about Ireland and the Irish, and I'm pretty sure both are very close to heaven, just listen to the Cranberry's for a bit :]
Terrorism is never the answer
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights says 'Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression', in Libya, Syria and the Middle rebels are rising up against criminal tyranny. In a similar but totally misguided vein I was apalled to read the 'Real IRA' have threatened terrorism during the upcoming royal wedding. Though i am in favour of a united Ireland for the Irish, I am saddened greatly that individuals are still so barbarous to think indiscriminate violence is the answer. It is most certainly not.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Our sword raised by United Nations
Today it seems the middle east and in fact the world is poised on the precipice of a very great change. This appears to be an opportunity for humanitarian and civilised nations to take the lead in decisively seize an opportunity to unify a historically very unstable region, that of the middle east. It would seem that the instrument of this monumental opportunity should be the global conscience of the United Nations. Clearly there is both a morale and humanitarian mandate to liberate these peoples from tyranny and violence and tragedy that this brings into the lives of millions of innocents.
In 1791 the Irish statesman Edmund Burke offered us this; 'Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument from it, even though but for one year, never can willingly abandon it. They may be distressed in the midst of all their power; but they will never look to any thing but power for their relief.', hence the tyrants reluctance to relinquish power.
Much of Edmund Burke's commentary is both appropriate and frankly poetic (He is Irish after all) requirement for the United Nations security council to act as soon as practical before matters deteriorate and widespread anarchy and suffering on a catastrophic scale overtakes us as the potential for shortsighted civil war destroys the infrastructure in these our most vulnerable nations. It boils down to what is needed in the region which is a robust, credible and effective landforce. Airpower alone (however inspiring President Obama's commitment to the resolution of matters in the area is) will not suffice, it well understood (perhaps regrettably) that victory in these matters requires effective control of the ground by land forces.
Burke again offers us two very important considerations; firstly 'neither the few nor the many have a right to act merely by their will, in any matter connected with duty, trust, engagement, or obligation.' suggesting we must act on bvehalf of the family of man. More importantly we need to see that this resposibily now lies with us, 'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing', thank you Edmund Burke.
With these thoughts at the forefront of our collective conscience we must act with a confidence, humanity and determination; our 'sword raised by united nations'.
In 1791 the Irish statesman Edmund Burke offered us this; 'Those who have been once intoxicated with power, and have derived any kind of emolument from it, even though but for one year, never can willingly abandon it. They may be distressed in the midst of all their power; but they will never look to any thing but power for their relief.', hence the tyrants reluctance to relinquish power.
Much of Edmund Burke's commentary is both appropriate and frankly poetic (He is Irish after all) requirement for the United Nations security council to act as soon as practical before matters deteriorate and widespread anarchy and suffering on a catastrophic scale overtakes us as the potential for shortsighted civil war destroys the infrastructure in these our most vulnerable nations. It boils down to what is needed in the region which is a robust, credible and effective landforce. Airpower alone (however inspiring President Obama's commitment to the resolution of matters in the area is) will not suffice, it well understood (perhaps regrettably) that victory in these matters requires effective control of the ground by land forces.
Burke again offers us two very important considerations; firstly 'neither the few nor the many have a right to act merely by their will, in any matter connected with duty, trust, engagement, or obligation.' suggesting we must act on bvehalf of the family of man. More importantly we need to see that this resposibily now lies with us, 'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing', thank you Edmund Burke.
With these thoughts at the forefront of our collective conscience we must act with a confidence, humanity and determination; our 'sword raised by united nations'.
bloody litter bugs
I've just had a brilliant ANZAC morning in Auckland starting at the main Auckland War Memorial and wrapping up at Auckland Grammar where I went to scool many years ago. This made me very proud to be a New Zealander, thank you. I was however very dissapointed walking from the dawn service through the domain park to discover so much callous disregard for both a sacred Maori site and common good manners.
A tree on a small hill in the domain was littered with beer cans, various baootles and unbelievable 2 mountain bike packing boxes. I am pretty over picking up other peoples rubbish, cigarette butts and beer cans/bottles. It's a bloody outrage that our parks and sacred sites are treated like tips. If you have rubbish do the right thing and bin it. Amongst the worst of it it when the bottles break leaving a hazard for children and people in general.
It's pretty simple really if it's your rubbish it's your responsibilty to put it in the appropriate bin.
A tree on a small hill in the domain was littered with beer cans, various baootles and unbelievable 2 mountain bike packing boxes. I am pretty over picking up other peoples rubbish, cigarette butts and beer cans/bottles. It's a bloody outrage that our parks and sacred sites are treated like tips. If you have rubbish do the right thing and bin it. Amongst the worst of it it when the bottles break leaving a hazard for children and people in general.
It's pretty simple really if it's your rubbish it's your responsibilty to put it in the appropriate bin.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
if You've ever sent a text message while driving watch this ad
This is fairly graphic but very well done... prevention id the idea i think, i hate to think about the injuries portrayed here, very very bad... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0LCmStIw9E
great advertising, public service announcements.
As a armchair connoisseur of film (and television) I'd like to take my hat off to the brilliant work various advertising agency's have done over the years producing public service ads. It's often moving, generous in spirit and more often than not totally unforgettbale. Search for Safer Sussex campaign as a wonderful example, of course there's a great deal out there. Let's all do our best to drive both defensively and responsibly this easter.
UN Security Council Land force for North Africa
The United Nations should be congratulated for their efforts to date regards intervening in the delicate political climate of Libya. In particular Barack Obama's courage and decisiveness during this difficult to should be commended; the man is an inspiration, thank you.
Having just read about the latest atrocity to surface out Syria with the loss of 75 lives (the outrage of shooting peaceful demonstrators beggars belief) and the potential for hundreds if not thousands of more at stake in north Africa it's time to act. These regimes are not fit to govern.
On the eve of ANZAC day we need to reflect on particularly the liberation of Europe and North Africa, the high price We have paid 65 years ago to defeat the shadows of evil and tyranny. The presence of air power in the region is inspiring, however the development of a credible land force is required immediately to prevent the collapse and further loss of human life.
If not us, who? And to those who offer the suggestion that peaceful protest will resolve this issue, i offer you the bereaved families of the 75 courageous individuals who gave their lives that there families might know freedom... If the UN security Council and Barack Obama's brilliant and timely leadership is not able to generate such a force then I hope God will give us the courage to develop an International Brigade to prosecute the necessary destruction of these evil regimes
Having just read about the latest atrocity to surface out Syria with the loss of 75 lives (the outrage of shooting peaceful demonstrators beggars belief) and the potential for hundreds if not thousands of more at stake in north Africa it's time to act. These regimes are not fit to govern.
On the eve of ANZAC day we need to reflect on particularly the liberation of Europe and North Africa, the high price We have paid 65 years ago to defeat the shadows of evil and tyranny. The presence of air power in the region is inspiring, however the development of a credible land force is required immediately to prevent the collapse and further loss of human life.
If not us, who? And to those who offer the suggestion that peaceful protest will resolve this issue, i offer you the bereaved families of the 75 courageous individuals who gave their lives that there families might know freedom... If the UN security Council and Barack Obama's brilliant and timely leadership is not able to generate such a force then I hope God will give us the courage to develop an International Brigade to prosecute the necessary destruction of these evil regimes
Friday, April 22, 2011
wow 2
"From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven. And when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, their streams of light flow together, and a single brighter light goes forth from their united being."
--Unknown
--Unknown
Thursday, April 21, 2011
love
"I never stopped loving you"... oh man, i've never felt so good about reading 5 words, my heart melted.. thank you god, thank you girl, i never stopped loving you either, though your name changes i'll always know you..
wow...
"We came by night to the Fortunate Isles, And lay like fish Under the net of our kisses."--Pablo Neruda
For 'Her'
though your name changes, i know you well girl..
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"I wished for nothing beyond Her smile, and to walk with Her thus, hand in hand, along a sun warmed, flower boardered path." Angre Gidel
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"I wished for nothing beyond Her smile, and to walk with Her thus, hand in hand, along a sun warmed, flower boardered path." Angre Gidel
NZSAS and prisoners of war, Maltreatment?
The NZDF in their conventional war operations within Afghanistan are there to seek out and destroy the enemy, that is their job. Regrettably that is the nature of war and in defending the rights of the vulnerable, the international community must work together by providing peacekeepers. Just as police intervene in nasty domestic incidents, our defence forces must intervene with compassion, professionalism and intelligence.
The nature of warfare is such that there will inevitable be mistakes, this is one of the many tragedies of war. The May 2002 Special Air Service mission near Bande Timur in Afghanistan resulted in several casulties including tragically a child. The selection process and dedication for New Zealand (and Australian) special forces units is extraordinary and one might propose that had this unit not been involved the casulties would have been higher. Testimony to this the remarkable fact that 55 prisoners were handed over to the Americans for holding after the action. This is nothing short of miraculous.
This being said however an investigation needs to be conducted as to the humanitarian treatment of future prisoners taken. In future prisoners should never be handed over unless the integrity of the holding facilty can be guarenteed.
Essentially this argument means that if the basis of our integrity (as peacekeepers) for which we are intervening in Afghanistan is comprimised (by the maltreatment of PW's) we should pack up and come home to rethink both who we are but what we wish to be. I.e. are we the goodies or the badies. As it stands the NZSAS are the good guys in a very bad world. Go well and keep up the great work fellas...
The nature of warfare is such that there will inevitable be mistakes, this is one of the many tragedies of war. The May 2002 Special Air Service mission near Bande Timur in Afghanistan resulted in several casulties including tragically a child. The selection process and dedication for New Zealand (and Australian) special forces units is extraordinary and one might propose that had this unit not been involved the casulties would have been higher. Testimony to this the remarkable fact that 55 prisoners were handed over to the Americans for holding after the action. This is nothing short of miraculous.
This being said however an investigation needs to be conducted as to the humanitarian treatment of future prisoners taken. In future prisoners should never be handed over unless the integrity of the holding facilty can be guarenteed.
Essentially this argument means that if the basis of our integrity (as peacekeepers) for which we are intervening in Afghanistan is comprimised (by the maltreatment of PW's) we should pack up and come home to rethink both who we are but what we wish to be. I.e. are we the goodies or the badies. As it stands the NZSAS are the good guys in a very bad world. Go well and keep up the great work fellas...
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