Zeitgeist
It’s a worthwhile 2 hours, reminds me of this superb doco.
Archive for 'Planet'
Clem Sunter talks China and SA
Clem Sunter is considered a real guru in South Africa, but also in many other parts of the world. He has fantastic insights and a real global vision. One of my favourite examples of his work is this letter to Dubya, which was published 3 months before 9/11.
This podcast is mostly about China [...]
Standard Podcast: Hemp for a Healthy Planet
Informative and interesting overview of the capability and sustainability of Hemp. Tony Budden of Hemporium, a South African company that specializes in the multifarious products that can be made from hemp, talks about the environmental, nutritional, industrial, social and spiritual benefits of using hemp to provide us with almost all of our everyday products. These [...]
The Awesome Lyre Bird
Incredible animal. Sadly ironic. Take the time to get to the really interesting sound imitations..
What’s become of Plett??
Let me tell you about ‘Plett‘. Plettenburg Bay (as it was known to only hardcore clutch-plates) is a place of happy memories. Plett was a guiding mid-year light for us at school. We went to Plett at December too, but the June/July holidays were always Plett time. The surf was solid then and the crowds [...]
Tomorrow’s Child
Tomorrow’s Child Without a name; an unseen face and knowing not your time nor place Tomorrow’s Child, though yet unborn, I met you first last Tuesday morn. A wise friend introduced us two, and through his shining point of view I saw a day which you would see; A day for you, and not for [...]
There’s no oil in Zimbabwe
copied from Crikey!As the US and its allies squirm in Iraq, an unfolding political/humanitarian/totalitarian crisis presided over by an equally nasty dictator plays out with barely a murmur from the protectors of freedom in the West. Its name is Zimbabwe and his name is President Robert Mugabe. What’s happening is nothing less than a “total [...]
Oil, Smoke and Mirrors
“Oil, Smoke & Mirrors” is an independent doco on peak oil, 9/11 & the war on terror. This is well worth checking out and will keep you engaged for the full 50 minutes I guarantee you. There are 2 key global issues facing the world today, and they are the same 2 issues ignored by [...]
