PLEBA Misc News and Articles #7

[Galeongirl]

Are they moving out for good or are they renovating?
I thought the tower wasn't completed yet or is it?

The tower isn't even built. The plans were cancelled due to the economic crisis. HQ is still set to be demolished though.

 

[Bono Mot]

This isn't anything NEW, sorry. But I gave my husband this book from 2008 called "The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life" by Alice Schroeder. While reading it, he came across this bit and tagged it for me. Looks like Mr. Buffett's wife, Susie, was quite taken with our Bono.

 

[Jeannieco]

Awww... thanks for posting that... Bono is an angel in so many ways to so many people.

 

[bonocomet]

Yay, we finally got the picture! Thanks Mot!

 

[Bono Mot]

Wish the pic were clearer. Tried about a half dozen scans and that was the best I could get.

 

[bonocomet]

Wish the pic were clearer. Tried about a half dozen scans and that was the best I could get.

Does it look very much better in the book? I plan to have a new scanner before May.

 

[Bono Mot]

I think it is a wee bit clearer... if I have ten extra pounds available to put in my luggage, I'll bring it! This book is GIANT!

oh crap, I forgot hubby has a newer scanner than I do! I'll try that later!

 

[bonocomet]

I think it is a wee bit clearer... if I have ten extra pounds available to put in my luggage, I'll bring it! This book is GIANT!

oh crap, I forgot hubby has a newer scanner than I do! I'll try that later!

Oh. Ok sounds good.

 

[Jeannieco]

The tower isn't even built. The plans were cancelled due to the economic crisis. HQ is still set to be demolished though.

Ahh.. Thanks. I don't remember seeing anyting about that. You guys are a wealth of information!

 

[last unicorn]

That is such a beautiful story, thank you for sharing


And Re: HQ studio .... as far as I know they are set to be demolished. I have been wondering why it hasn't been done yet and U2 could still record there. The decision was made years ago. And the tower won't be built, which I think is a good idea, not only given the economic crises but the concept was kind of

I'm sure U2 won't have any troubles finding a studio. They have their own studio in Eze and can use any studio around the world. It may be a good thing for them to go someplace else to record.

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Yeah, thanks Bono Mot for sharing this lovely story! Just more proof of Bono's boundless kindness and charisma!!

And yeah, I'm glad too that the plans for The U2 Tower were scraped. I mean, to my mind it would make far more sense to renovate the present premises, instead of demolishing it, unless the building is structurally unsound. It's usually always cheaper to renovate than a new build.

 

[GraceRyan]

Are we sure he does not in fact walk on water?

As for the studio, I remember the talk of the Tower but not much more after that. Well, they could record in NY or Boston. Then maybe I'd get chance to meet them.

 

[corianderstem]

Are we sure he does not in fact walk on water?

I saw him walk across a deep puddle once.

.... but he was wearing those creepers with the giant soles, so that's kind of cheating.

 

[Rachel D.]

I thought that tower was a bad idea, too. Wasn't it the city of Dublin that decided their studio was ugly and should be torn down to make some kind of waterfront touristy place? I think the band even went to court over it but didn't win the case.

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Just came across this article today....

Judge to rule on Clayton disclosure - The Irish Times - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

According to my calculations, 4.8 million Euros over 5 years, would be 960 000 € a year, meaning 80 000 € a month, equaling 20 000 € a week! So unless this was what Adam was usually spending on a weekly bases plus what he was actually paying out for house loans and bills, credit cards bills, plus his actually spending etc. someone, either at the bank or the accountants, should have noticed that something was up?! I mean if the accountants had these documents, from every year, that declared Adam's actual expenses, which I presume they should have had, then how come they didn't notice the missing money?! The books wouldn't have balanced!?!

 

[mama cass]

i thought she had access to his credit cards and they just assumed it was his spending??

scary though!

 

[Babyface82]

https://twitter.com/#!/AlexisTT/status/172463219879837696

 

[Pamelakellett]

Just came across this article today....

Judge to rule on Clayton disclosure - The Irish Times - Thu, Feb 23, 2012

According to my calculations, 4.8 million Euros over 5 years, would be 960 000 € a year, meaning 80 000 € a month, equaling 20 000 € a week! So unless this was what Adam was usually spending on a weekly bases plus what he was actually paying out for house loans and bills, credit cards bills, plus his actually spending etc. someone, either at the bank or the accountants, should have noticed that something was up?! I mean if the accountants had these documents, from every year, that declared Adam's actual expenses, which I presume they should have had, then how come they didn't notice the missing money?! The books wouldn't have balanced!?!

Yes they should have noticed something not right....but I guess its all relative. £5 million is alot to all of us but when you consider what their earnings are its probably quite small. Its all relative. Would you notice a missing £50 out of your bank account if it was taken at £5 per month?]

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Yes they should have noticed something not right....but I guess its all relative. £5 million is alot to all of us but when you consider what their earnings are its probably quite small. Its all relative. Would you notice a missing £50 out of your bank account if it was taken at £5 per month?]

Actually yes I think I would, I keep a very close vigil on my finances having, gone through 3 years of business college and trained as an accountant myself, I find this blatant negligence by the accounting firm totally unacceptable. The job of an accountant is to keep track of all your clients incoming and outgoing monies, and also keep said client fully aware and up to date of all transactions, if not monthly than at least annually and if they didn't do this then they weren't doing their job properly!

 

[last unicorn]

I don't think this has been posted yet (but then again, I'm a little out of the loop and sick for days now )

Bono to Appear on K'Naan's Next Album

Bono to Appear on K'Naan's Next Album

@U2, February 21, 2012
By: m2 / @mattmcgee


Bono will appear on K'Naan's upcoming album, Country, God Or The Girl. HipHopDX says it'll be released on May 1st, but there's no information about what song(s) will involve Bono. Keith Richards, will.i.am and others are also listed as guests.

K'Naan joined U2 on stage last year in Minneapolis to sing "Stand By Me" in tribute to the famine victims in Somalia. Bono returned the favor by singing with K'naan last October at the Clinton Foundation benefit concert.

 

[Babyface82]

https://twitter.com/#!/OliverDunne/status/172787847571578880

 

[Jeannieco]

Those Twitter links don't work for me... what is it?

 

[Babyface82]

Those Twitter links don't work for me... what is it?

Try this

https://twitter.com/#!/OliverDunne/status/172787847571578880/photo/1

 

[hand0lotion]

the #theedge tag on twitter is so random!

 

[AGirlLikeTheSea]

https://twitter.com/#!/AlexisTT/status/172463219879837696

I thought he was only meant to provide the soundtrack?
I must admit these types of programs make me shudder, those youths have to agree on letting their problems be broadcast to get help.
It's so creepy.

 

[last unicorn]

I thought he was only meant to provide the soundtrack?
I must admit these types of programs make me shudder, those youths have to agree on letting their problems be broadcast to get help.
It's so creepy.

I agree, I hate reality shows like that one.

 

[mama cass]

seems exploitative and voyeuristic to me...

there are other ways of addressing these issues...

reality tv is just crass...

 

[light]

http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles

Don't know if it's been mentioned before.
According to this article Bono seems to be in Peru.

 

[Jeannieco]

Speculation here, I think maybe they are making a run through Central and South America ( Peru ) for Edun. I know Ali mentioned that some of the organic cotton is grown in Peru for the clothing line. Also, in Panama I saw Ali in that pic taking an up close photo of the graphic "mola" design the Kuna Indians are known for in Panama. It's gorgeous applique needle work, layered like a quilt... sort of. I have tons of molas at home and when I lived there in Panama I even had one customized with my name on it. They make great pillow covers. Very coloful and tribal looking!
Just guessing... other than that I have no clue.

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Yes, Bono and Ali may very well be in Peru on Edun business coz a lot of the clothes I've bought from Edun have been made in Peru, says so on teh labels! Thanks for the news Light, I've been wondering about the whereabouts of our Bono!!