Monthly Archives: February 2010

Fairer and More Ethical Food

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Michael

Sorry for no sooner update but things have been hectic. Anyway the Ethical Challenge is going quite well. This past month we have focused on our food, particularly as Fairtrade Fortnight is currently on, and I have been looking quite … Continue reading →

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Uni(Tea)

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Michael

I am an Englishman, which means I have a built in love of tea, I am also a Baha’i, and if you haven’t noticed it,  Baha’is are “powered by tea”. But I don’t just love tea, I adore tea, I … Continue reading →

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Typhoo Going Fairtrade

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Michael

I have been informed that Typhoo is responding to Traidcrafts and the WIs Make it Fair campaign and become the first of the UKs big five tea producers to go Fairtrade. Fantastic news in my opinion, hopefully its a 100% … Continue reading →

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19 Day Fast Times 2010

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Michael

Sunrise & Sunset Times for Newcastle upon Tyne At Latitude 55°00′N, Longitude 1°36′W For the year 166 BE (2010 CE) Date Sunrise Sunset ‘Alá’ 1 (March 2) Tuesday 6:53am 6:53am ‘Alá’ 2 (March 3) Wednesday 6:51:am 5:46pm ‘Alá’ 3 (March … Continue reading →

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Gracious Magnanimity versus Tolerance

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Michael

Last night I was lucky enough to have been invited to attend the inaugural City of Peace lecture at Newcastle’s Civic Centre. Just to remind you what is City of Peace, its an intuitive to:- Encourage communities, individuals and organisations … Continue reading →

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