Tag: France
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Iron Age Bronze War Trumpet
The Carnyx of Tintignac (France), a Celtic war trumpet from the Iron Age, made of bronze in an elongated S shape and with the head of an open-mouthed boar (or other animal?). First century BC.
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Monsanto Feeling Pressure from the Public
Mandy Adwell at The 9 Billion blog notes that “it has been a rough year for Monsanto, especially in Europe.” After several countries banned the use of genetically modified seeds and several others banned the use of certain pesticides, the company has announced it will withdraw all pending approval requests for new genetically modified crops…
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Organic wine making – there’s always more to learn in the game
An ABC local affiliate in Canowindra talks to vintner Sam Statham from Rosna Organic wines about his 2012 NSW Organic Pioneers Award: Ask any wine maker and they’ll tell you there’s always more to learn in the game. Given half a chance, who wouldn’t take up an opportunity to visit some of the world’s oldest grape…
The Village Market 