Tag: Haiti

Franco-American Rapprochement!!

CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE (from “The Guardian”)

Well done, Sarko. If France and the US, those progenitors of freedom and democracy, cannot get on then what hope is there for us?

The French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, praised the “essential role” of the US, moving to defuse tension between the US and other countries in the confusing scramble to co-ordinate the enormous relief effort. Sarkozy said France was “fully satisfied” by the co-operation between the US and France, and acknowledged the “exceptional mobilisation of the United States on Haiti’s behalf.”

Read the full article from “The Guardian”.

Harriet Harman in the Commons last month: 'The retirement age is arbitary,' she told the Daily Mail today; 'it bears no relation to people's ability.' Photograph: PA

And in this vein of bonhomie credit also goes to Harriet Harman, British “Equality Minister”. Even if I think she is generally potty she was right on the nail this time in saying that older people should work on if they wished and could be an invaluable part of the workforce.

Too right … there is too much ageism, especially in France, where your chances of getting a job after 50 are pretty remote (except for politicians of course).

Some of the greatest thinkers and artists have been over 70, even centuries ago.  We should always judge people by what they DO, not who they ARE, how PRETTY they are or how OLD they are ….

By Chris Snuggs

Remarkable people: Charlie Simpson

What a contribution!

How does a 7 year old contribute more in one day than most people contribute in a whole lifetime?

To give your time and effort to raise money for charity is noble and worthwhile, and many people do it for a variety of causes and for a variety of personal and public reasons.

To maximise the benefit of your efforts, however, is also important; anyone who has had difficulty finding sponsors for their swim, run or ride can tell you that!

Connecting with people

Charlie Simpson made a short video in his attempt to raise money for people of Haiti as they deal with the consequences of the earthquake there.

That video is clear, it is personal and I defy anyone who watches it not to feel a connection with this young boy from London.

He aimed for £500. At the time of writing, he has passed £118,000 !! You can give here

By John Lewis