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1. Predicting the future isn't what it used to be

   Category: Blog/Analysis

   ... prepared to deal with emerging illnesses over the long-term will also deal with the occasional bout of swine flu.  An education system that prepares children for valuable and skilled work can handle disruptions ... Thursday, 07 January 2010

2. China, Toys And The Tragedy of Xenophobia

   Category: Blog/Analysis

   ... ugly nature of the protests against China are seen. Imagine it differently. A few winemakers in South Africa have, on occasion, embellished their product by adding ethylene glycol (antifreeze) into it ... Wednesday, 26 September 2007

3. Dave Bullard and Graham Knox: "We can't walk on water so why not try wine?"

   Category: Blog/Analysis

   But can you walk on it? The atmosphere is relaxed and congenial. Dave Bullard, Sunday Times columnist and recent blog convert, is interviewing a panel of South African wine experts at the Cape Town Book ... Wednesday, 20 June 2007

4. Lawrence Lessig, take note: Digital freedom still needs digital responsibility

   Category: Blog/Analysis

   ... Africa has experienced similar cultural protectionism when the EU refused to trade with us until we renamed our Shiraz, Champagne and Grappa wine products. Lessig has a point, certainly.  He is especially ... Friday, 20 April 2007

5. Coffee, the miracle of poverty, and other wonders

   Category: Blog/Analysis

   ... fetch close to this “c” price.  The price is currently around 105 c / lb (US). By comparison, imagine if all wines were sold at a fixed price irrespective of the amount of work that a ... Wednesday, 31 January 2007