Not more celebrities crying…
I groaned when I saw an advert for another celebrity driven, “really difficult” fund raising challenge for Sports Relief. Fearne Cotton was crying. Again.
David Walliams, Davina Mcall, Fearne Cotton, Patrick Kielty, Russell (average comedian who’s last name I can’t remember), Jimmy Carr and another actress/comedian who’s not very well known were all cycling from John O Groats to Lands End. This annoyed me. Not more celebrities weeping on TV for a good cause, surely. There is reason behind this cynicism.
Obama’s America: The Price of Freedom
Great new series on the history of America, particularly this episode - The Price of Freedom. Focuses on the war in Afghanistan and the lessons of past failures.
Money makes the world go round, or in this case, American politics…
This post relates to a Guardian newspaper article printed on Tuesday 12th May. It can be read here- Barack Obama’s key climate bill hit by $45m PR campaign
There is currently a PR battle waging in the US between environmental groups and the oil, gas and coal industry. So far the big players have spent $44.5 million this year on media campaigns, lobbying companies and donations to Congress members. Obama’s bill could make a huge impact on global warming, not only cutting US emissions but leading by example. Countries would no longer be able to hide behind the excuse “America isn’t playing ball so why should we?”.
Waltz with Bashir
I was excited after hearing about this film and after watching it in the cinema a month ago was not disappointed…
Icelandic Lullabies
I haven’t found any other music quite as soothing, uplifting, or beautiful as Sigur Ros. I went to see them not far from where I live in north London. They were incredible live, completely mesmerising…
