"Soneto Imperfeito da caminhada perfeita"
Já não há mordaças, nem ameaças, nem algemas,
que possam perturbar a nossa caminhada,
em que os poetas são os próprios versos dos poemas
e onde cada poema é uma bandeira desfraldada.
Ninguém fala em parar ou regressar.
Ninguém teme as mordaças ou algemas.
O braço que bater há-de cansar
e os poetas são os próprios versos dos poemas.
Versos brandos...
Ninguém mos peça agora.
Eu já não me pertenço:
Sou da hora.
E não há mordaças, nem ameaças, nem algemas
que possam perturbar a nossa caminhada,
onde cada poema é uma bandeira desfraldada
e os poetas são os próprios versos dos poemas.
Sidónio Muralha
quinta-feira, julho 02, 2009
segunda-feira, junho 15, 2009
Obama no Cairo
Um discurso muito bom!
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/06/04/obama.anewbeginning.pdf
"
I know -- I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent
years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. So let me be clear:
No system of government can or should be imposed by one nation by any other.
That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the
people. Each nation gives life to this principle in its own way, grounded in the traditions
of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as
we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election. But I do have an
unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind
and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal
administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the
people; the freedom to live as you choose. These are not just American ideas; they are
human rights. And that is why we will support them everywhere.
Now, there is no straight line to realize this promise. But this much is clear:
Governments that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure.
Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of
all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree
with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments -- provided they
govern with respect for all their people.
This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only
when they're out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of
others. So no matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by
the people sets a single standard for all who would hold power: You must maintain your
power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and
participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your
people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without
these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy."
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/06/04/obama.anewbeginning.pdf
"
I know -- I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent
years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. So let me be clear:
No system of government can or should be imposed by one nation by any other.
That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the
people. Each nation gives life to this principle in its own way, grounded in the traditions
of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as
we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election. But I do have an
unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind
and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal
administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the
people; the freedom to live as you choose. These are not just American ideas; they are
human rights. And that is why we will support them everywhere.
Now, there is no straight line to realize this promise. But this much is clear:
Governments that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure.
Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of
all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree
with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments -- provided they
govern with respect for all their people.
This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only
when they're out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of
others. So no matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by
the people sets a single standard for all who would hold power: You must maintain your
power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and
participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your
people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without
these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy."
domingo, junho 07, 2009
EU Profiler
O "EUProfiler" - http://euprofiler.eu/, é um programa informático que, através de um questionário (cerca de 30 questões) nos permite avaliar o nosso posicionamento no panorama político das Eleições Europeias de hoje.
Curiosamente, ou talvez não, já descobri que o meu posicionamento político, com relação aos partidos nacionais, é mais próximo do PSD (surpresa das surpresas em 57,4%) e, em seguida, por ordem decrescente, CDS, MEP, PH e PS.
Também descobri que, em termos europeus, a minha maior proximidade política é com um partido croata - o Istarski Demokratski Sabor.
Apercebi-me claramente que, com relação ao PSD, sou menos "amiga do ambiente", menos restritiva com relação às políticas de imigração e mais flexivel com relação ao papel do Estado na Economia (menos liberal, portanto). Estamos praticamente em sintonia no que respeita ao grau de liberalização social, económica, políticas financeiras e de segurança.
Façam o teste. Para além de obtermos uma clara percepção de quem defende o quê também é útil para percebermos o que nos aproxima e o que nos afasta dos partidos políticos.
Curiosamente, ou talvez não, já descobri que o meu posicionamento político, com relação aos partidos nacionais, é mais próximo do PSD (surpresa das surpresas em 57,4%) e, em seguida, por ordem decrescente, CDS, MEP, PH e PS.
Também descobri que, em termos europeus, a minha maior proximidade política é com um partido croata - o Istarski Demokratski Sabor.
Apercebi-me claramente que, com relação ao PSD, sou menos "amiga do ambiente", menos restritiva com relação às políticas de imigração e mais flexivel com relação ao papel do Estado na Economia (menos liberal, portanto). Estamos praticamente em sintonia no que respeita ao grau de liberalização social, económica, políticas financeiras e de segurança.
Façam o teste. Para além de obtermos uma clara percepção de quem defende o quê também é útil para percebermos o que nos aproxima e o que nos afasta dos partidos políticos.
sexta-feira, junho 05, 2009
quinta-feira, junho 04, 2009
Adorar Aveiro?
http://adoroaveiro.blogspot.com/2009/06/as-prioridades-do-parque-da.html#comment-form
"A forma como estamos a planear e a aplicar os incentivos do QREN é fundamental para o debate da cidade que queremos."
Afinal, será "adorar Aveiro" questionar uma candidatura aprovada que vai reabilitar uma parte importante do núcleo urbano da cidade, importante para todos? E que ainda por cima está entrosada com ´braços de Ria" urbanos? O Secretário de Estado PS que veio a Aveiro, e que não poupou elogios ao projecto, não parece concordar. E os 14 milhões, já cá cantam, para os Aveirenses.
E afinal, a Avenida não está já sujeita a debate público (promovido, há bem pouco tempo, pela CMA e até pela Assembleia Municipal). E não existem já planos e projectos encaminhados?
O Planeamento Urbano e Municipal não se resume ao QREN e não me parece nada bem destruir o que é bom para Aveiro.
"A forma como estamos a planear e a aplicar os incentivos do QREN é fundamental para o debate da cidade que queremos."
Afinal, será "adorar Aveiro" questionar uma candidatura aprovada que vai reabilitar uma parte importante do núcleo urbano da cidade, importante para todos? E que ainda por cima está entrosada com ´braços de Ria" urbanos? O Secretário de Estado PS que veio a Aveiro, e que não poupou elogios ao projecto, não parece concordar. E os 14 milhões, já cá cantam, para os Aveirenses.
E afinal, a Avenida não está já sujeita a debate público (promovido, há bem pouco tempo, pela CMA e até pela Assembleia Municipal). E não existem já planos e projectos encaminhados?
O Planeamento Urbano e Municipal não se resume ao QREN e não me parece nada bem destruir o que é bom para Aveiro.
quinta-feira, maio 28, 2009
Ai vida...
"The corroding legacy of the Birds Nest
It's not just the stadium's business plan that may have holes in it! Less than a year since it was unveiled to the world as the centrepiece of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, EVMI understands the iconic Birds Nest stadium is suffering from serious corrosion and rust damage. According to unconfirmed reports the stadium's main steel structure – which includes over 45,000 tonnes of steel – is in need of urgent attention. EVMI was informed that a team of European-based structural engineers were called on-site last week. The stadium has hosted just one major event since the Olympics last August and, without a regular calendar of events, there are unlikey to be the revenues coming in that are required for the maintenance of such a complicated structure.
Last year, welding expert Ed Craig observed (from afar) how welding of the stadium's superstructure was below standard and speculated on the structural risks that were apparent: "In 2008, the Chinese miraculously developed a method in which a project with 1,100, $10-a-day "manual welders" with all their human inconsistencies and obvious lack of process control training, manage to achieve a 100% weld pass rate! What a load of bull..."
The stadium's operator CITIC – which has a 30 year operating licence – did not respond to requests for further information."
"Wembley's on-going pitch vs profits fiasco
Wembley Stadium has been back in the headlines – but for the wrong reasons! Everyone hates the pitch and while The FA tried to replace it away from the cameras, their chosen 'fall guy' was fighting back, with the support of the Institute of Groundsmanship. Steve Welch, Wembley's head groundsman who was turfed from his job following the recent FA Cup semi-finals, has said that the damage to the pitch occurred before he took up the role at the national stadium. He blames poor construction and design issues prior to the stadium opening...
What was the point of building the new stadium if sporting excellence was never going to come first, asks Simon Barnes, chief Sportswriter of The Times. He believes that the FA were conceptually at fault when they pursued money instead of sporting excellence at England's national football stadium..."
www.evmi.org
It's not just the stadium's business plan that may have holes in it! Less than a year since it was unveiled to the world as the centrepiece of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, EVMI understands the iconic Birds Nest stadium is suffering from serious corrosion and rust damage. According to unconfirmed reports the stadium's main steel structure – which includes over 45,000 tonnes of steel – is in need of urgent attention. EVMI was informed that a team of European-based structural engineers were called on-site last week. The stadium has hosted just one major event since the Olympics last August and, without a regular calendar of events, there are unlikey to be the revenues coming in that are required for the maintenance of such a complicated structure.
Last year, welding expert Ed Craig observed (from afar) how welding of the stadium's superstructure was below standard and speculated on the structural risks that were apparent: "In 2008, the Chinese miraculously developed a method in which a project with 1,100, $10-a-day "manual welders" with all their human inconsistencies and obvious lack of process control training, manage to achieve a 100% weld pass rate! What a load of bull..."
The stadium's operator CITIC – which has a 30 year operating licence – did not respond to requests for further information."
"Wembley's on-going pitch vs profits fiasco
Wembley Stadium has been back in the headlines – but for the wrong reasons! Everyone hates the pitch and while The FA tried to replace it away from the cameras, their chosen 'fall guy' was fighting back, with the support of the Institute of Groundsmanship. Steve Welch, Wembley's head groundsman who was turfed from his job following the recent FA Cup semi-finals, has said that the damage to the pitch occurred before he took up the role at the national stadium. He blames poor construction and design issues prior to the stadium opening...
What was the point of building the new stadium if sporting excellence was never going to come first, asks Simon Barnes, chief Sportswriter of The Times. He believes that the FA were conceptually at fault when they pursued money instead of sporting excellence at England's national football stadium..."
www.evmi.org
terça-feira, maio 26, 2009
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