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The world has recently gone a little ‘reality TV’ crazy. From the worldwide phenomenon of Big Brother, to the endless reality competitions (Dine with Me, Masterchef and so on), it seems that we just can’t get enough of entertainment via the japes and dramas of ordinary people put in unusual situations. And now, there is [...]
Posted by Matt on the 11th January 2012
We all like those who are kind to the planet, don’t we? There are growing calls for locally sourced produce in restaurants and supermarkets and demands for those who produce food stuffs to give a care to the impact their processes have on the environment. In India, the government is giving their coffee farmers an [...]
Posted by Matt on the 10th January 2012
The news of the research done by the Harvard School of Public Health has spread far and wide. It is potentially good news for coffee loving ladies – and here’s why. The study provided some evidence, apparently, that if you drink more than four cups of coffee on a daily basis, there is a potentially [...]
Posted by Dennis on the 9th January 2012
Once upon a time, women found enormous obstacles in the way of any involvement in the business world. Thankfully, things have changed and there are examples of women in business opportunities all over the place. One such example is in Kerala. There is a new initiative there, according to reports in the news, which connect [...]
Posted by Dennis on the 6th January 2012
To reach one hundred years of age is nothing to be sniffed at – and the life of Leopold Hawelka was certainly a life less ordinary. He has recently passed away, but the legacy he leaves behind is notable. Leopold began running his coffee business in 1938 and Café Hawelka became well-known throughout the city [...]
Posted by Dennis on the 5th January 2012
Have you seen the headlines about the new research project concerning the use of coffee as a potential fuel? The world is becoming increasingly interested in alternative sources of power. There has been talk of obtaining gas and oil from shale. Wind farms are becoming more and more common. There is research into many other [...]
Posted by Phil on the 4th January 2012
Most of us are familiar with the BBC’s initiative Children in Need – when the country goes to town to raise money for children who have various unmet needs, sometimes essential needs which are unfilled. The entertainment industry in the UK is well-known for its generosity in raising funds for good causes and Children in [...]
Posted by Phil on the 23rd December 2011
In true fund-raising style, a coffee morning was held recently in Ledbury in aid of the St Michael’s Hospice. It is a traditional way of raising money isn’t it? Coffee is responsible for bringing many people together in many different scenarios, especially the good old coffee morning when funds are raised for good causes at [...]
Posted by Dennis on the 21st December 2011
Have you ever seen a sand mandala? It is truly a thing of beauty – I saw one a few years ago made by monks in a garden in Glastonbury – thousands and thousands of grains of coloured sand had been formed into a stunning pattern which looked a little like a beautiful carpet. At [...]
Posted by Dennis on the 20th December 2011
As reported in the South Wales Argus, things are going very nicely for Esher Apoussidis, thank you very much. The business lady from the Blackwood area has had great success with her recent endeavour – a coffee shop which goes by the name of Coffee Continental. The coffee shop was opened in September last year [...]
Posted by Phil on the 19th December 2011
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