September was marked by Organic Week in Ireland. It was encouraging to see broad media coverage and growing awareness among people. Even Lidl had a special promotion selling organics at 1/3 to 1/2 off – milk and eggs were cheaper than regular product so it was an opportunity to try them. And there was lots …
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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana
Now this book is fun. It is an old translation by Richard Burton and F. F. Arbuthnot … with no pictures, in case you’re wondering. This is from an ancient sanskrit text of 3rd century CE, and translated in 1883. It offers an enlightening discussion of relationships and behaviour between men and women. While it …
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The Natural Step For Business
I was looking forward to reading this book, but was disappointed. It didn’t really expand thinking or offer a useful framework for personal and business transformation. The Natural Step may well be useful, but the book doesn’t really show how. It offers a handful of case studies of businesses that have used the Natural Step …
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies
The nice thing about CBT is that it is all about self-help. It’s true that a coach or counsellor can help get you on your way, but for most of us, positive thinking can help. And it works. This book is worth a browse for parents and managers as well as those looking for a …
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Beijing Olympics 2008
If I could choose one Olympic games to attend in my life, Athens would be near the top of the, but Beijing would be number 1. They will be a fabulous display by China and will demonstrate on an international stage the best qualities of Chinese culture. Sporting prowess will be seen certainly, but visitors …
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BT Notes August – Tullow’s dying, potatoes, the Irish Green Gathering …
While I can’t resist commenting on the weather, I’ll resist for a moment because something sad is happening in Tullow, our local town. It is dying. Tesco, the UK supermarket mega-group, opened a large store a month ago and already all traders in the centre of town are feeling it. Whether its the other supermarkets, …
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The Story of Stuff
A great video and website on our material global society. It is particularly good for education from children to adults. It is simple in its presentation but covers a lot of ground. Its focus is on the US, but its very applicable to all rich consumers. An excellent presentation of the problems with our consumer …
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Climate counts scorecard
A cute website that scores (US) companies on their commitment to fighting climate change. Focuses on the big companies. ClimateCounts.org
Why BBC news is best
These journalism guidelines from the BBC speak for themselves. While news media must try to entertain in order to get an audience, it is important to report facts and not be judgemental. The BBC manages to do that well, while covering events globally and across many sectors and interests. For example, have a look at …
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BT Notes – It’s summer!?!
Its summer! Though some days it seems more like monsoon season. At least it’s not too cold. Though warm humid weather can be very bad for potatoes – July and August is when blight risk is high. I’ve got my fingers crossed since the potatoes look pretty good at the moment. In fact the garden …
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