Advantages: Catchy tunes, no really bad songs Disadvantages: None
After hearing thier performance of 'War' on Later..with Jools Holland, I was immediately impressed and set about finding any of their material. Sadly the internet was, for once, supplying the bare minimum but I had hope. Their debut album was to be released in three weeks time and I was saved.
After buying the album (£10 from HMV) it was hard, like with so many albums, to decide whether I really enjoyed it. However after a few repeats it did start to grow on me and out of it grew some intense and incredibly catchy tunes. Many friends and family have criticised the songs for being 'samey' or for the lack of lyrics. However this does little to divulge my attention. After familiarizing yourself with the CD, the songs begin to stand out and make easy listening, whether to relax or exercise etc.
I particularly enjoy 'war', 'alyo', 'Marcus ...
Advantages: Scenic in parts. Rugged terrain Disadvantages: Current military campaign. Political instability
-woven carpets, woollen fabrics, coal mining, cement, soap, furniture, footwear manufacturing, sugar manufacture and the canning and processing of fruit. Major exports comprise natural gas, fruits and nuts, hand-woven carpets, wool, cotton, hides and pelts. Imports include petroleum products, textiles, motor vehicles and spores.
As is well known there has been substantial migration out of Afghanistan and the displacement of people from south-western Afghanistan has caused considerable damage to the pattern of cultivation practised there. So many Afghans migrated out of the area that the population fell below the levels needed to maintain the country’s basic agricultural infrastructure.
The future challenges facing Afghanistan are many: poverty, hunger, ill-health, lack of adequate housing, the need for political stability and alleviation ...
Advantages: May reduce terrorism in future. Disadvantages: People die.
's point of view. As the exact location of Mr Laden was not known sending in small forces of Marines/SAS would have been too risky.
The trouble is Osama is still probably alive but must be less of a risk as it is doubtful any governments will harbour and support him as they have seen what has happened to Afghanistan. A big plus from this action is the region seems stable, at least for the moment.
It is a pity that innocent civilians were killed in the attacks, I genuinely believe that the US tried to minimise casualties, did the terrorists try to minimise casualties in New York and Washington?
The cynic in me is very alarmed that Mr Bush is under pressure to improve the economy and senior government officials are sayong that the arms trade is vital in doing this. By having a war on terrorism against so called rogue states over ...
