Amazing news that Arab and Israeli scientists are working together. That news alone would be amazing. However, we look to have a bumper crop today. Enjoy: Syrian Peace Talks restart in Geneva Iranian, Israeli, Palestinian & Jordanian Scientists come together for S.E.S.A.M.E. Project HPE unveils 160TB Computer UK Emergency Rooms Fully Open Again, after Worldwide […]
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Big news of the day is the United Arab Emirates creating government ministers with responsibilities for Happiness and Tolerance. With so much of the mainstream news focused around turmoil in Africa and the Middle East, or the potential threats posed by Daesh, the Taliban, Al’Qada etc. it is can be easy to imagine that all […]
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If you’ve been following Silicon Nomad for a while you’ll probably know that my musical tastes can be more than a little eclectic. I love seeing and hearing new things and I’m really looking forward to more Epic Rap Battles and the amazing Professor Elemental. Today, the story that jumped out at me is 47SOUL. […]
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Doing Something Positive is at the heart of Silicon Nomad and it’s great to see Twitter and Facebook feeds full of images of people dressed as their favourite fictional characters for World Book Day. It’s also important to remember the heroes around us in real life. Today’s a day to be inspired. 😀 McDonalds to […]
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Lots of news from all over the world today, but the piece that’s making me grin is the news that Mumford & Sons will be holding a Mini-Festival. As a folk music fan it’s great to see talented musicians doing well and with rumours last year that the band might be splitting up it’s great […]
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It’s all about the future today, by the looks of it. From Astronauts, to Seedbanks and Power Lagoons. Still want my fricking hoverboard though. 🙂 ISS Astronauts brave 3rd Spacewalk in a Week Svalbard Vault receives Tree Seeds UK to pioneer Lagoon Power Plants Progress in US-Cuban Talks Power Restored to most of County Antrim […]
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Well Weekend is here again. R2BC is a little late as I’m off to a friend’s Birthday Party and then helping my Daughter celebrate Level-Up Day! Spend your XP Wisely! Binge-Drinking among young Adults falling Federal Judge steps in to Allow Gay Marriage in Mobile Alabama DR Congo Presidential Election Date Set Eurozone Economy sees […]
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Fans of Silicon Nomad will know that I’m a sucker for great art, especially after last week’s post about Henry Moore. This week is no exception with a Gauguin making a record breaking $300m at auction, an unknown work by Vivaldi getting its World Premier and a copy of the Magna Carta worth £10m found […]
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Laser-etched metal that is so water resistant it BOUNCES WATER!! 😀 Okay, that science squee apart there are some great stories today. Crime at a record low in England & Wales No Coup in Yemen Freed Hostage in Cameroon Though my favourite for today has to be a glimpse inside the British Library Archive. As […]
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Firstly, on the weekend that the US Supreme Court announces it will rule on Gay Marriage, huge congratulations to Stephen Fry and Elliot Spencer. Auspicious timing for your vows, indeed. Lots of amazing stories from the weekend, from hope in Mali, tolerance in Paris to the start of peace in Libya and release in Syria. […]
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