Saturday, June 09, 2012
I'M THE GONZO BLOG DOO-DAH MAN
Its sunday, so again its time
to do Gonzo Daily in rhyme,
at least this index list of news
and video clips and reviews
So we start of with a Hawkwind vid,
filmed by Graham back when he did
a trip to Southampton to see the band
and for once it didn't get out of hand:
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.com/2012/06/exclusive-hawkwind-in-southampton.html
And now we have for you part three,
of a chat between Judge Smith and me,
about airship song-stories, and - you know -
an opera 'bout Edgar Allan Poe:
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.com/2012/06/exclusive-judge-smith-interview-part.html
It wouldn't be sunday in the Gonzo biz,
without a review of our Auburn Liz
still the only one I find,
who writes poetry in response to mine:
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.com/2012/06/link-aubur-reviewed-track-by-track.html
And also on the Gonzo stage
is a great review of Mimi Page,
going track by track through her CD,
I wish that had occurred to me
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.com/2012/06/link-mimi-page-review.html
And now I think that you should look
at this review of Dan Wooding's book,
about Rick Wakeman, you will see
its an article about Space Oddity:
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.com/2012/06/link-leave-it-to-me-rick-wakemans.html
And finally if you're really hip
you'll want to see Jefferson Starship,
and you'll really want to see them more
when you read about their UK Tour:
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.com/2012/06/jefferson-starship-uk-tour-dates.html
And finally, my Gonzo friends,
here's a head's up about next weekend,
the blog will continue (way hay)
even though I'll be away,
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.com/2012/06/brief-parish-notice.html
now I don't want you lot getting cross,
but my mate Graham will be the boss,
although the postings will be on time,
the notifications won't be in rhyme.
OLL LEWIS: Yesterday's News Today
http://cryptozoologynews.blogspot.com/
On this day in 1912 the Villiaca axe murders occurred in Iowa in the USA. The murders of 6 members of the Moore family, and 2 more children who were staying in the house at the time, was never solved. Read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_Axe_Murders
And now the news:
- Saltwater crocodile caught
- This is what 200 tons of sardine carcasses look li...
- Crocodile attacks kill two Indonesians
- Too Few Salmon Is Far Worse Than Too Many Boats fo...
- Mermaids do not exist, and five other important th...
- Stealth Behavior Allows Cockroaches to Seemingly V...
- 4 dugong fitted with Satellite tags off Abu Dhabi
- Giant Bull Shark Surprises Researchers
- Housebuilder agrees to create 100 acre wildflower ...
- Eagles were once widespread across Britain
- Mites and Virus Team Up to Wipe Out Beehives
Because today's OTD was a bit grim here's something that should cheer you up, Ivan Maladik (of Jozin of the Bog fame) singing about the time he spent in the English town of Dudley near Birmingham and their local patois (I imagine):
CFZ PEOPLE: Dale Drinnon
Dale is not very well at the moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with you mate, and we hope you are back to normal very soon...
MUIRHEAD`S MYSTERIES: HONG KONG`S ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS
The Guardian of May 28th contained a report headlined: Hong Kong plans massive new round of land reclamation.` parts of which I reproduce below. I`m afraid it doesn`t make happy reading.
Hong Kong is planning to extend its surface area by hundreds of hectares in a new round of land reclamation that would provide homes and land space for millions more people.
Authorities in the former British colony have drawn up plans to create a series of islands and waterfront extensions by dumping concrete and other construction waste in the sea. Thousands have signed petitions against the plans. Experts on population, environment, urban design and sustainability say that instead of creating new lifestyles for residents, the plans will allow the government to save the cost of shopping waste to China and garner huge profits from land sales…”The WWF said the environmental cost was too high. Among the sites, Po Toi is home to the Romer`s tree frog; Hei Ling Chau island is home to a special burrowing lizard; and the waters around Beaufort island support more than 30 species of coral. Porpoises , mangroves and spawning grounds for fish would be put at risk. In all 25 locations are shortlisted for land reclamation. The authorities say it is necessary in one of the planet`s most densely populated places..Cedd ( HK Government`s Civil Engineering and Development Department) says,for instance, that Hong Kong`s population of 6.9 million will reach 8.9 million by 2039. “ I don`t believe it,” said Professor Paul Yip, Hong Kong`s top demographer, from the University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, at 1.04%, and a rapidly aging population. The daily quota of 150 migrants from mainland China is rarely filled. Without a massive immigration programme it is hard to see how it could produce such significant population growth…Some allege a broader lack of vision. The border is becoming more porous, which is partly why mainland Chinese feel less need to live in more expensive Hong Kong. It also raises questions about why Hong Kong should build more land when there is the huge space of China next door…The local commentator Tom Holland said “It`s hard to conclude anything except that the planners and their construction industry cronies have run completely amok, crazed by the prospect of getting their hands on the government`s huge fiscal reserves and using them to build ever more grandiose, expensive and unneeded civil engineering projects.” (1)
1. The Guardian May 28th 2012.
Hong Kong is planning to extend its surface area by hundreds of hectares in a new round of land reclamation that would provide homes and land space for millions more people.
Authorities in the former British colony have drawn up plans to create a series of islands and waterfront extensions by dumping concrete and other construction waste in the sea. Thousands have signed petitions against the plans. Experts on population, environment, urban design and sustainability say that instead of creating new lifestyles for residents, the plans will allow the government to save the cost of shopping waste to China and garner huge profits from land sales…”The WWF said the environmental cost was too high. Among the sites, Po Toi is home to the Romer`s tree frog; Hei Ling Chau island is home to a special burrowing lizard; and the waters around Beaufort island support more than 30 species of coral. Porpoises , mangroves and spawning grounds for fish would be put at risk. In all 25 locations are shortlisted for land reclamation. The authorities say it is necessary in one of the planet`s most densely populated places..Cedd ( HK Government`s Civil Engineering and Development Department) says,for instance, that Hong Kong`s population of 6.9 million will reach 8.9 million by 2039. “ I don`t believe it,” said Professor Paul Yip, Hong Kong`s top demographer, from the University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, at 1.04%, and a rapidly aging population. The daily quota of 150 migrants from mainland China is rarely filled. Without a massive immigration programme it is hard to see how it could produce such significant population growth…Some allege a broader lack of vision. The border is becoming more porous, which is partly why mainland Chinese feel less need to live in more expensive Hong Kong. It also raises questions about why Hong Kong should build more land when there is the huge space of China next door…The local commentator Tom Holland said “It`s hard to conclude anything except that the planners and their construction industry cronies have run completely amok, crazed by the prospect of getting their hands on the government`s huge fiscal reserves and using them to build ever more grandiose, expensive and unneeded civil engineering projects.” (1)
1. The Guardian May 28th 2012.
