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When was the last time you felt happy?

Sat 25th Jun 11 — Chris

Three rats in a maze looking at a sign saying Work harder, happiness is just around the corner.

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When was the last time you felt real happiness? Was it when you were together with people you like, when you were doing useful work that you’re good at? Was it when you were enjoying music, dancing, arts or sports? Or was it when you bought another product advertised to bring you happiness?

The Great Cotton Stitch Up

Wed 8th Jun 11 — Chris

African woman carrying her baby with a basket of cotton on her head. 

Many people in West African countries such as Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso and Chad depend on growing cotton for a living. In these four countries cotton accounts for between 5 per cent and 10 per cent of their GDP.

West African farmers can produce cotton at a lower cost than almost anywhere else. There are three things stopping them growing cotton:

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