Sunday, June 29, 2008
Would this lower oil prices?
Ask yourself... Would this lower oil prices? My take on it would be a big NO! Any profits made would go to the companies and those with shares - any losses would put the price of gas ever further up!
The Wilderness Organisation sent out the following message...
'The oil industry has had its sights on the Arctic Refuge ever since President Bush has taken office. Now that gas prices are sky-high and consumers are suffering, Industry is trying to link drilling in the incomparable Refuge to lower gas prices. There is no such connection. Drilling in the Arctic Refuge wouldn't produce oil for years, and would have almost no effect on the price we pay at the pump a decade or more from now.
Please join me in telling Congress to keep the Arctic Refuge safe. Previous generations have chosen to protect the Refuge. Our generation mustn't be the one to sacrifice this area. As Aldo Leopold, the great conservationist, wrote in the 1940's, "Having to squeeze the last drop of utility out of the land has the same desperate finality as having to chop up the furniture to keep warm."'
The Wilderness Organisation sent out the following message...
'The oil industry has had its sights on the Arctic Refuge ever since President Bush has taken office. Now that gas prices are sky-high and consumers are suffering, Industry is trying to link drilling in the incomparable Refuge to lower gas prices. There is no such connection. Drilling in the Arctic Refuge wouldn't produce oil for years, and would have almost no effect on the price we pay at the pump a decade or more from now.
Please join me in telling Congress to keep the Arctic Refuge safe. Previous generations have chosen to protect the Refuge. Our generation mustn't be the one to sacrifice this area. As Aldo Leopold, the great conservationist, wrote in the 1940's, "Having to squeeze the last drop of utility out of the land has the same desperate finality as having to chop up the furniture to keep warm."'
Thursday, June 19, 2008
I have heard plenty of complaints about the RSPB not allowing dogs on its reserves... but, I must admit though I do find it annoying myself, I can appreciate their stance when some people just won't keep their dogs on leads when specifically requested to do so, and some just won't clean up after their pets. This attitude makes it extremely difficult for responsible owners, and is so anti-social!
That said, I have found plenty of RSPB reserves which do allow dogs on leads to visit and have enjoyed visits to Dinas in Wales, which is not to be missed; and to various sites in Scotland with our dogs.
Have you enjoyed the Springwatch series on BBC TV these last four weeks? It is now, sadly, coming to an end with the last special scheduled for tonight I believe.
The RSPB states that it has had a good increase in memberships following the programme. You have an option to option to choose Bill Oddie's "How to Watch Wildlife" book as a free joining gift until the end of June. [If you already have a copy of it, why not put it aside as a gift for someone special.]
That said, I have found plenty of RSPB reserves which do allow dogs on leads to visit and have enjoyed visits to Dinas in Wales, which is not to be missed; and to various sites in Scotland with our dogs.
Have you enjoyed the Springwatch series on BBC TV these last four weeks? It is now, sadly, coming to an end with the last special scheduled for tonight I believe.
The RSPB states that it has had a good increase in memberships following the programme. You have an option to option to choose Bill Oddie's "How to Watch Wildlife" book as a free joining gift until the end of June. [If you already have a copy of it, why not put it aside as a gift for someone special.]
Labels: bill oddie, kate humble, rspb membership, simon king, springwatch
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
PLEASE...
check THIS out!
If you are looking in particular for specific dog training assistance and advice you SHOULD find all the help you can possibly need in our archives.
I am thinking of creating a post devoted to a list of when each post was posted, where you can find it in the archives, and what it deals with... it will take some time!
Otherwise please trawl the archives at your leisure [items further back in the archives will be more 'on topic'] and DO take advantage of the links to training videos, books, etcetera in the margin.
There are fantastic freebies as an introduction to the trainers... they DO work, I've tried them, and are very easy and good.
If you are looking in particular for specific dog training assistance and advice you SHOULD find all the help you can possibly need in our archives.
I am thinking of creating a post devoted to a list of when each post was posted, where you can find it in the archives, and what it deals with... it will take some time!
Otherwise please trawl the archives at your leisure [items further back in the archives will be more 'on topic'] and DO take advantage of the links to training videos, books, etcetera in the margin.
There are fantastic freebies as an introduction to the trainers... they DO work, I've tried them, and are very easy and good.
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