A Carbon Mountain in New York

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Simple Works Environmentalists are an earnest low. They think people will be persuaded by science and reason. Asking people to change their lives is not easy. It is harder if the issue is not explained to them. On Climate Change there is often a battle of data between two sides. The politicians are confused and … Read more

Europe’s Conservatives Work to Block CFP Reform

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Ulrike Rodust is German Social Democrat MEP  who wants to  makes Europe’s Fisheries Policy  work. A Failed Putsch That she is the Fisheries Committee’s lead on the reform of the CFP is a small miracle. The Fisheries Committee traditionally has a Meditereanean  air to it. The Conservative Group, the EPP, tried to shut out the … Read more

Life on the Campaign Trail

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I spent a few years running campaigns – political and NGO. I loved the work, but it tires you out. It exhausts you but it fun. If you are tempted to live on the road as a political campaign consultant I’d recommend you read this first@ http://m.smh.com.au/opinion/how-to-survive-a-campaign-and-not-sell-your-soul-20120608-2015d.html    

Small World Set To Go Live

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I like Dragon Dictate by Nuance. It’s Good to Talk Voice recognition software has come a long way very fast. It’s going to a lot further very soon. Seeing your spoken words appear on your computer screen is fun and very useful. It helps produce clear draft notes, memos and articles. It can be used … Read more