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Posts archive for: May, 2008
  • If We All, Like, Get Together, Man, We Can Save The World

    Why is it that the biggest companies in every industry think that, by virtue of their size, they somehow occupy the moral high ground.

    Witness KPMG, who have just issued a code of conduct for their suppliers, which 'requests' that suppliers adhere to certain environment policies in order to retain their relationship with the accountancy giants.

    While it is admirable that KPMG are concerned about renewable energy, carbon footprints, the Brazilian rainforests and the continuing existence of the Guatemalan tree vole, the arrogance of such a move does astound me.

    Companies of this size should really make sure they put their own house in order before dictating what anyone else should do.

  • My Desk RIght Now

    cartoon from <a href=www.weblogcartoons.com" />

    Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.

    I think they've basically copied my actual desk for this cartoon.

  • Will Anybody Buy My Island

    I don't know how one goes about showing someone around this type of thing, but apparently the lease on the Island of Herm (in Guernsey, but, of course, you knew that)is up for sale.

    Herm is a tax haven, so there would be no CGT or death duty and only 20% income tax. A bargain. If you've got the £15million they want for it, that is.

    One downside : the buyer's neighbours will include such charmers as the Barclay brothers but you do get a manor house, 13th century chapel and 80 acres of farmland as part of the deal.

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