Roger Waters has taken time out from his busy touring schedule to write a fascinating, and thought-provoking article on CNN.com. As part of his role as spokesman for the Millennium Promise charity, he speaks positively about how easily the lives of those most at risk through extreme poverty, can be improved for what is to most of us, a handful of pocket change.

In the article, which can be read here, he notes that: "2 cents buys a de-worming pill, $1 provides a child school meals for a week, $10 buys a bed net that will protect two people from malaria for five years. At those rates, we can all play a part on the global stage and make a lasting change in the lives of people surviving on less than $1 a day."

To find out more, and to make a donation (however little, or much, that you can spare), please visit www.millenniumpromise.org.

Published this week, "Classic Rock Presents Prog Rock" is a 132-page look at how the 70s scene made its impact on rock forever, via Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis and Jethro Tull, with a look to the present day of bands such as Marillion and Radiohead, who show a healthy influence of the genre.

The magazine, a special edition published by the same people who produce the well respected monthly "Classic Rock" in the UK, includes a couple of feature articles/interviews of principal interest to Floyd fans.

The incredible vocalist Carol Kenyon, currently on tour with Roger Waters and knocking out audiences with her superb rendition of Great Gig In The Sky, has just launched her own website.

www.CarolKenyon.com promises to include all sorts of interesting stuff as it develops and grows, such as messages from the lady herself, alongside the forum and photo section that has now been added.

A date for the diaries - BBC Radio 2, looking back four decades, are holding a 60s season. Amongst the documentaries being aired will be "The Thing About Syd", almost a year to the day since his passing, and includes the thoughts of his friends and colleagues.

The programme features interviews with members of Pink Floyd, manager Peter Jenner, Phil Alexander editor of Mojo, Allan Jones editor of Uncut and others.