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Technology Bringing the World Closer – Skype It’s A Good Thing

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Recently I switched to the Belgacom for TV, movies and internet but I hardly use it for phone calls. Skype has stepped in with crystal clear calls. I use it for calling family and friends. The quality of the line is excellent. For more details, click here: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/homepage It is great for work. I used … Read more

Why Does Fish Cost So Much?

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Ever wondered why the fish that fishermen sell for 2,00 a kilo costs you 21,00 kilo? Here is the breakdown about how the cost of North Sea Shrimp being sold in Belgium, Netherlands and France adds up: Prices are in euro/kg.   Paid to the fisherman pro landed kg 2,00 Auction fees (NL) 0,33 Purchase … Read more

Technology 1 – Enforcement 0

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The fish you buy is not always what you think it is. On 27 May, 2011, Commissioner Damanaki, Europe’s fisheries Commissioner, spoke about combating fish fruad with technology. A surprising amount of fish you buy in supermarkets is not what you think.  High value species, like cod,   are often replaced by cheaper fish. Mixed in … Read more