Thursday, 11th March 2010
How you can make a difference for you, your family and your community
We all know who Jamie Oliver is but what is TED? Well, both Jamie and TED are communicators, and very good ones at that. The TED Prize is significant because Jamie will be given yet another platform on which to spread his mission about food …
Earlier this year, Choice Magazine published a story warning of dangerous chemicals in many common supermarket pest control products. It’s a little scary. Of course, it is convenient to have something on hand which you know works. But what’s the risk? Here’s some natural alternatives from A Slice of Organic Life, a practical guide to healthier living.
Here’s a story of one woman and her courage and determination to make a difference. Gemma Sisia’s journey has just featured on Australian Story on ABC TV. It brings us up to date with St Jude’s, the school she established in Tanzania in 2002 and which now has over 1200 students. It’s stories like this that help us acknowledge the power of one, and restores our faith in humanity.
You know that hypothetical question which asks, ‘if you could invite any five people around for dinner, who would they be?’ Well, Dr. Jane Goodall is one of my five. A truly inspirational woman, who’s passion for the environment, and chimpanzees in particular, has led her to be a pioneer in the field. Read about her new campaign, and listen to her wonderful life story.
Apologies for the lack of posts over the past week (we’ve been busy travelling to see family). Home now, and wanted to quickly mention World Environment day which was on Friday June 5. The website has some interesting information, including the UN’s 12-step programme for individuals and businesses hoping to reduce their carbon footprint.
Current interest in climate change and sustainability has introduced an abundance of new terms and expressions. It’s hard to keep up. We’d all like to discuss such issues, but there’s nothing worse than being caught not knowing the lingo. Here’s a little ‘green glossary’ to get you started - some of it basic, others more technical. It’s by no means exhaustive, so if you find it useful, and would like to know more, please let me know.
Breast Wishes - an uplifting musical - is on a national tour of Australia during 2009. It opened in Sydney in April to great reviews, with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Confirmed venues and dates, as well as some cancellations, are now available.
