Tag Archives: The Green Marine

The International Scott Centenary Expedition www.isce2012.co.uk

Thanks to Antony Jinman the story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott RN (1868 -1912) one of the greatest epic tales in human history will live on. To celebrate the centenary of Captain Scott’s last expedition, commemorate the deaths of the … Continue reading

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The Green Marine and Sport4Charity

The Green Marine is very proud to be supporting the incredible 1000 miles of paddling ‘Alps to Eye’ expedition in aid of helpforheroes http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/. To help celebrate and provide Phil, Rob and Sean with some much needed sun protection, The … Continue reading

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Flash backs, horn blowers, coffee break and the calm after the storm www.sport4charity.net

3 Men, 1 River and 1000 miles of paddling all in aid of ‘help for heroes’ read all about their latest adventures and show your support at www.sport4charity.net

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Form Talent and Scruff the Dog

Yesterday I caught up with my good friend and TV agent Jez Felwick (CEO of Form Talent). The idea was to discuss our next plan of attack for getting The Green Marine animation series in front of the Controller of … Continue reading

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The Green Marine – A Brand on the Move

For those of you in the know The Green Marine mission is to play a leading part in the new eco revolution and spotting the iconic brand is starting to move from a one off underground competition to a regular occurrence. … Continue reading

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The Green Marine spotted with Le Col

The Green Marine clothing range once again spotted around town. This time it was in the West End and sharing a table with leading cycle pro/guru and now fashion designer Yanto Barker www.lecol.net could this be a sign of things … Continue reading

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Why it’s worth the walk – a step in the right direction

Stepping out is good for your health. Here are a few good reasons to get you motivated – Walking can halve your risk of coronary heart disease. Walking one mile in 20 minutes burns the same number of calories as … Continue reading

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“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”

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The top 3 snowmen made by real people…

I know the snow might be starting to disappear but I couldn’t help sneak in another snow related entry. Here are the top 3 snowmen from around our neighbourhood as voted by me ha ha. 1st place goes to the … Continue reading

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Thought for the week…

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Gandhi

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Top tips on eco home improvements

In the last post there were some pretty grim images of Britain, but on the flip side it could be argued that recession means there is a new financial impetus to become greener, after all you can save money.   … Continue reading

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Thought for the day!

I got up this morning and thought that i’d like to share one of my favourite motivational quotes with you – “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever!” Phew…it blows me … Continue reading

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From small acorns grow big trees

It’s the smallest thing but possibly one of the grandest gestures you can do today…Plant a tree seed. It can be a pip from an apple, an acorn from an oak or a winged nut from a maple – you … Continue reading

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A look through the lens, what do YOU see and hear?

Gaza City: Birds take to the sky over buildings destroyed by Israeli bombing Photograph: Lefteris Pitarakis/AP Israel: A soldier returns from the northern Gaza Strip after the declaration of a ceasefire Photograph: Bernat Armangue/AP Washington, US: A blue line down … Continue reading

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Is your cheeseburger having an effect on global warming?

Little things can have a surprising impact.

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One life, one planet

I don’t want to go too far out there with my thoughts if you know what I mean but our planet and it’s health plays a big role in who we are — and it should— shaping the way we … Continue reading

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Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2008

Scientists had plenty of reasons to celebrate in 2008. The Large Hadron Collider fired up for the first time, a temple of science opened its doors, several companies promised cheap genome sequencing and President-elect Obama hired a fantastic team of … Continue reading

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The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 1.5%, the lowest level in its 315-year history

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut interest rates to 1.5%. Is this good for the British economy? The reduction brings interest rates below 2% for the first time since the Bank of England was founded in 1694. … Continue reading

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Tehran looks to the skies for cheap power from the sun

Mention energy and Iran in the same sentence and you’re duty-bound to express some concern about the country’s ambitions for nuclear power and, as a result, raise dangerous questions about weapons. But while that are-they-aren’t-they game has been going on … Continue reading

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Brings a new meaning to getting in your 5 a day (all) the presidents did lunch

The photo opportunity that delivered more frisson than most, making the transition of power in Washington suddenly vivid, as an older generation met a younger one. And, of course, as four white men welcomed a black man to the most … Continue reading

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Pedal power to the rescue-phone charger

Another mobile phone company has developed a new way for its customers to power up their mobile phones using O2 pedal power, a system that generates green energy when users simply pedal a bicycle. Ten bespoke BMX and Chopper bikes … Continue reading

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Dance, have fun and charge your mobile at the same time

If you haven’t already guessed i’m on a bit of a innovation theme today. Check out the next few blogs with interesting ideas that we’ll be seeing more of i’m sure . Orange’s wind-powered recharging station at the UK’s Glastonbury … Continue reading

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George Monbiot meets … Jeroen van de Veer

In the latest of his groundbreaking encounters with the figures whose decisions shape our environment, George Monbiot challenges Jeroen van de Veer, chief executive of oil and gas giant Shell, on ethics, greenwash advertising, renewable energy investments and gas-flaring in … Continue reading

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Diabetics ‘at risk of progressive mental slowdown’

Adults with diabetes may find their mental abilities slowing down soon after the disease appears, a study suggests in the Times today. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article5447148.ece

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We don’t need no private education

As recession deepens, it is being reported that more parents are moving their children from private to state schools. But it need not be the disaster they fear… http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/families/article5453446.ece

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