Joe’s Blog

They are NOT the same family! Aldi North and Aldi South are run by two brothers and the international market has been divided up geographically by them. Aldi comes from “ALbrecht DIscount” and the brothers names are Karl Albrecht und Theo Albrecht. Legend has it that they separated because of a dispute over whether to sell tabacco or not in their stores, but this is not confirmed.

Here is a nice little map of Aldi North and South in Germany:

and the map of Europe. Note: Aldi South operates in Ireland, while Aldi North operates in Spain - those crazy Germans!

Meanwhile Lidl (pronounced Lee-dil, not Lie-dil or Lid-il) operates throughout Europe and the name comes from a man by the name of Ludwig Lidl but it is primarily owned by the Schwarz family. The company also owns Kaufland, KaufMarkt und Handelshof

Another tale of brotherly business competition though - Adolf “Adi” Dassler founded Adidas, while his brother later founded Puma. Both companies still have their headquarters in the small town of Herzogenaurach (population: 23,000)

Bike Week (wk6)

Tuesday: 1pm - bike sale in students’ union courtyard

The Students’ Union’s bike scheme for buying and selling bikes

Mountain Bike UL will also give a display of their funky hip-hop in the Students Union Courtyard

Wednesday: all day - walk in / cycle in / bus in to college

Make an effort and leave the car at home (if you have one) and either walk, cycle or take the bus into college. Something that can be repeated also on other days…

2pm - bike repair workshop

Bring your bike if it needs fixing and any tools that might be useful. Just watching and learning is welcome as well.

There will also be a display of designs for proposed bike sheds for the campus, with SofA (Society of Architecture) – come along and have a look!

3.30pm - cycle around campus

The smaller version of the critical mass. The cycle around campus is about highlighting how cars take up a lot of space, pollute the environment, and often transport no more than one person!

4.30pm - critical mass in city centre

critical mass is a world wide movement that is about taking to the streets with your bike to show that there are alternative means of transport that make a difference in the fight against global warming and for a sustainable lifestyle. It is about claiming back the city and the streets from the cars to promote cycling rights and people-friendly living spaces for all of us!

Thursday: 6pm - screening “We Are Traffic!” and “Return of the Scorcher”

Two films about the critical mass movement and the history of the bike.

Hope to see you there

Pierre
UL Environmental Society

For those people with a connection to the University of Limerick here are a few suggestions

Crinniu CD from the UL Trad Group.

All proceeds from the sale of the CD are going to St. Vincents School in Lisnagry. The funds will be used to assist the outfitting of a Solezeum Room for the children at the school. The equipment can be used to stimulate or to calm the senses depending on the pupils needs. The therapy can help in all areas of the child’s development including speech, movement, tactile responses and overall feelings of security and well being.

If you wish to purchase the CD you can contact any of the following:
Noel McCarthy, Pat Cuddy, Jim Ryan, Rita Gallagher, Danny Browne, Tom O’Dwyer or any member of the group

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UL Vikings 2008 Calendar (naked American Football players) - proceeds to fund equipment in the cancer unit of Limerick Regional Hospital available in Eason’s I’m told

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Cantamus Notes (Monaleen) CD - Proceeds to St Vincent’s Centre, Lisnagry

The CD will be available from the following outlets:

• Monaleen Church
• The Bookshop in Superquinn Shopping Centre
• Flavin’s Butchers
• The Hair Shop
• Celtic Bookshop
• Hunt Museum Shop
• 30, Ashleigh Wood, Monaleen: annheffernan [at] hotmail [dot] com

Suggested contributions: 1 CD 10 euro, 2 for 15 euro

http://www.geocities.com/cantamusnotes/