It’s midweek and “hump day” can be incredibly hard at times. Fortunately there are some incredibly positive and interesting stories from around the world. As a Brit the amazing 444-3 in an ODI demolition of Pakistan has made me smile. However, it’s the plan to use technology to help improve the lives of millions of […]
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As a cat person I could happily sit here and grin about Arabian Sand Cats and Amur Leopards. However, that would be a disservice to the amazing events over the weekend. As usual, Monday’s R2BC tends to be very sports heavy, and with the Rio Olympics underway, today is no exception. I’d usually dwell on the […]
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Life, the universe, history; a great many things go in cycles and it’s important to take the time to learn the lessons that are there for us. One amazing cycle has been completed, as Solar Impulse came to land in Dubai, sealing an incredible round-the-world journey. It’s a story we’ve followed, pretty intensely, here at […]
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Happy 4th of July to readers in the United States. Keeping things short today as there are many things to do at Chez Nomad. Final Piece fitted to World’s Largest Radio Telescope Jupiter Probe nears Critical Orbit Manoeuvre Anti-LGBT Law blocked in Mississippi El Salvador Murder rate Halved New Shark Cam hopes to provide New […]
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Perhaps not as momentous as some of the news of recent by the fact that early research shows that Ibuprofen and the cancer drug Toremifene may disable the Ebola virus is certainly worth smiling about. Hope you’re having a good day. £135m secured for Major Social Housing Scheme Research shows that Ibuprofen may help Disable […]
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With today seeing the inauguration of of the Stonewall Inn, as a US National Monument to LGBTQ Rights, the two stories that jump out for me are the US Supreme Court overturning draconian Anti-Abortion Law in Texas and the work of video games in allowing us to explore complex and often serious issues around human sexuality. […]
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Overjoyed that Solar Impulse is almost in Europe and so much closer to Dubai and completing its round the world trip.I’m also so happy to hear the news from Colombia. As someone who grew up in 80s & 90s, the divisons caused by the Troubles in Northern Ireland still echo today, and I can still […]
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Now, I’ll be the 1st to admit that I’m not an Association Football fan. Soccer just doesn’t do it for me and never really had. Even the sight of the England team in international competition does little to rouse my enthusiasm; while I can accept people being passionate about their sport, the level of the, occasionally […]
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WOW!! Bumper batch of good news from the weekend. Solar Impulse’s progress is great, can’t complain about the great news about rescued women and children, and one of the largest insurers in the world ending its investment in tobacco is certainly good to hear. However, the stories making me grin appeal to the gamer in me. First, […]
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Another great sporting day if you’re a Brit. Great to hear that Nick Blackwell is on the mend and that all of the Great Britain’s men are through to their qualifying Quarter-Finals. If you’re a football fan England’s Lionesses maintain their unbeaten Euro 2017 qualifying run. Wholesale Energy Costs at 10-Year Low Lost Caravaggio found in […]
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