“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” Mahatma Gandhi
Author Archives: Alun Rees
The Monday Morning Quotes #244
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela July 18th 1918 – December 5th 2013 On courage, from his autobiography: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. I felt fear myself more times than I can remember, but I hid it behind a mask of boldness. The brave man is not heContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quotes #244”
The Weekend Read – Mandela’s Way
Following the man’s passing last night it seems the right time to mention this lovely book. It it gives far greater insights into the man that was Nelson Mandela than “Long Walk to Freedom”. I have read it a couple of times but got more from it as an audio book where the lessons seemContinue reading “The Weekend Read – Mandela’s Way”
It’s the Christmas Season #1- party? shmarty!
Today, Friday December 6th, sees the Practice Christmas parties start to peak. I have been wary of these events since the first one I attended as a callow associate where someone caused a significant amount of damage to themselves and other more inanimate equipment whilst attempting the, err, creative use of a photocopier. At anotherContinue reading “It’s the Christmas Season #1- party? shmarty!”
TGBSL #18 – New candy eats ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouth, benefiting teeth.
For the history of this “TGBSL” series read here New candy eats ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouth, benefiting teeth. From Medical News Today Our mouths are a delicate balance of good and bad bacteria. When we clean our teeth, the aim is to knock out cavity-causing bacteria, while allowing beneficial oral bacteria to thrive. Now,Continue reading “TGBSL #18 – New candy eats ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouth, benefiting teeth.”
Southern Dental and Apex up for sale
From Health Investor Two dental firms up for sale Two dental businesses, Southern Dental and Apex, have been put up for sale, according to Financial News. Rothschild has been mandated to run the sale process for Southern Dental, a chain of practices based in the south of England. It has been reported this business couldContinue reading “Southern Dental and Apex up for sale”
The Monday Morning Quote #243
“Prudence creates affluence. Affluence undermines prudence.” Avner Offer writing in “The Challenge of Affluence”
The Monday Morning Quote #242
“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” – Mark Twain
The Weekend Read – Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Like all books written about contemporary events and people it has shown some signs of dating. However the core of the book remains as true today as it did when it was first published. I came late to this, as I thought I had read it years ago – wrong. Well worthwhile. Here is theContinue reading “The Weekend Read – Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill”
The latest ezine and an advert…
Here’s the guts of the last ezine 2013 has seen me make profound changes in my life, some harder than others. We have moved our main base from Gloucestershire to West Cork meantime keeping our foothold in the UK in my home town of Cardiff and I passed a chronological milestone (I’m enjoying the railContinue reading “The latest ezine and an advert…”