While most of the world talks about the possibilities and limitations of Scottish Independence I managed to find a small moment of calm as archeologists have found the “first” buddhist temple. And with a moment of peace anything can seem possible. A new round of peace talks is announced in Geneva and with potential support […]
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A pleasant surprise today with a nice comment from the guys of at the Iran English Radio Blog. I’ve been following these guys for a little while now (some of you may have seen <a href="https://siliconnomad.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/copy-of-sadi-anthology-up-for-unesco-registration/" target="_blank" yesterday's="" re-blog). In a country that is often spoken of as some dark place thousands of miles away, […]
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Another great day for love. Same-sex marriage is now legal in Canberra (Australia) and New Jersey (USA) celebrates as people join together in marriage. This is not something to be feared but celebrated. Fear all too often comes from ignorance in an an effort to help spread knowledge here are 2 articels from Channel 4 […]
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For those wondering where I disappeared to, I have been struck down by an awful lurge, but I’m back and fighting for the good news!! Looking through today much of news seems be about hidden treasures or improving economic prospects so it’s all about sparks and little glimmers today. Yes, I could have goe with […]
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Well Autumn has turned up with avengance, I’m bruised, battered but generally unbowed after a rainy Sunday afternoon getting hit by big dudes in body armour. Season is over for the Phoenix but be sure the boys will be back in 2014. But when you hear the US & Russia are making plans and that […]
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We’ll it’s official, sleep boosts your brain cells so I’m keeping this short as I go for a power nap with Mr Cuddles. Enjoy folks!
Well we always knew that somethings end with a bump, and there are days that will require you to pick yourself up, dust yourself down and proceed to put one foot in front of the other. After a hard fought 29-20 loss to the East Kilbride Pirates, more miles of driving than I care to […]
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Welcome to Wednesday. Today is the anniversary of the founding of Amnesty International, and each day we see the fruits of the work of brave campaigners around the world as we see Walmart promising to improve safety standards and working conditions in Bangladesh, though not in concert with other companies, the EU is pledging funds […]
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Well back to the grind stone they say, but after a weekend away with the guys from the Tamworth Phoenix I can’t help grinning. I’m sore but smiling at spending time with brothers and making new friends. However, while I was away the world didn’t stop turning and looking at the news we seem to […]
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I’ve always liked comics and games, as a kid I read 2000AD and saw the birth of the video games industry. I’m lucky enough be part of a generation to see the growth of Anime, classic cell animation and the birth of computer graphics as both a media and art form. Nothing much has changed […]
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