June 2008

Passion. The word conjures up a myriad of images but the relevance of passion that ranks as most significant in our world in 2008, has to be that of ‘dedication’.…

Sunday’s news was full of the ‘Primark Scandal’ which has attracted a swift and ferocious response from Primark. Naturally the company feigns ignorance of exploitative labour practices amongst its suppliers…

Fine Tea has so many parallels with fine wine, fine cigars and other indulgences. To experience tea in the most complete and satisfying manner, one has to start well before…

Here’s where it all starts, the two tender leaves and the bud. Picking tea by  hand, as we do in Sri Lanka, ensures that we use just these two leaves…

The June 2008 issue of The American Association for Cancer Research, Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention features a study on Dietary Flavonoids and Colorectal Adenoma Recurrence which adds to the…

Having just seen Steve Knapp’s reply to my father’s interview with the New Zealand Herald, this comes as a belated but important response. Mr. Knapp trivialises my father’s argument by…

In my post on Fairtrade – the brand – there was a response to the Organisation’s criticism of Dilmah. You can find it  here. In this case, and countless others previously,…