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Amsterdam – after the virus – The Doughnut (Model) to balance Poverty against Climate Change

“The city of Amsterdam this week officially decided to embrace what has come to be known as “The Doughnut Model,” a framework for sustainable development created by Oxford University economist Kate Raworth” read more by Chase Purd

Paypal – Policy changes

Difficult times and you may not always read the small print but you need to. Although many people will be kinder at times like this – some wont and to protect yourself, you need to be aware. Paypal’s legal policy and user agreement has changed significantly since March 19th and if you use Paypal – […]

Finally

Ban wildlife markets to avert pandemics, says UN biodiversity chief

Self Isolation – Simon’s Cat

Ben Bohmer – Cappadocia and Daniel Goldstein – Sunrise

Stamatis Spanoudakis – Thalassa

Do the bounce

Pneumonia: Treatment with vaccines instead of antibiotics

The role of special immune cells called B-cells. “A properly functioning immune system is key to resolve bacterial pneumonia. Researchers have now found that specific immune cells are crucial for recovery. The researchers’ work paves the way for developing new vaccines, which would also counteract the emerging resistance to antibiotics.” University of Zurich. “Pneumonia: Treatment […]

Children dealing with Anxiety – Updated

Advice from ‘Mind’ to support mental well being in children – if you are a child or a parent

Albannach – The Gael

Thousand Emails

Trying not to worry as a thousand emails arrive – another business explaining their plans to cope – some mostly worried about impact on their business, some finding practical ways to manage the situation and some just going to ground. The World as we know it – for now, has gone. The shops are mostly […]

Currently

While the World goes through this current concern – we are only operating as an online store and will not be found at any events. Please contact us if you are interested in our products you are welcome to contact us first, Our focus at the moment is our family Amongst all the very worrying […]

White heather and bees

Berlin Bread Rolls – Schrippen

Fishermen of Hastings bad weather saying “If the bells of Bulverhythe ring – a storm is approaching

16th October 1987 – “At first milk bottles rolled and dustbin lids cartwheeled down the road. The wind increased in speed and violence, grabbing all in its path, shaking, twisting, tossing and roaring. Hotel roofs were torn asunder, caravan parks reduced to matchwood, cars crushed by falling trees and communications crippled.’ from Sussex Weather book […]

James Newman

Inside grim megasheds of chlorine-washed chicken

Inside grim US megasheds of chlorine-wash chickens that Brits may soon be eating

Uniforms, Badges and Stethoscopes

”Real heroes don’t wear capes. Real Superheroes wear uniforms and badges and stethoscopes! Real superheroes are members of our military, law enforcement, and first responders.” Dean Cane who was sworn in as a reserve officer with the Saint Anthony Police Department in Idaho on Tuesday and sometimes, just ordinary people you meet on the street