Dangermouse to return to TV Screens UK re-open embassy in Iran Obama issues gay rights executive order Egypt to release Al-Jazeera Journalist Smart glasses may help those with failing eyesight Hidden painting found under Picasso’s Blue Room Saudi Arabia pass law to protect outdoor workers from sun Couple rescued from Rhododendron forest England grab tour […]
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Apologies for the recent absences, between job interviews and looking after the family I’ve had little time for Reasons to be Cheerful. Looking through the stories from the last few days I had a very pleasant surprise. So often the Middle-East is the source for so much of the apparent sadness in the world. But […]
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Today’s picture image is from the announcement of the first multi-material 3D printer, but while this image is really pretty the most moving news has to be about the political wonders happeneing all over the world. From a new constitutions in Tunisia, freed diplomats in Libya to hope in Columbia and South Sudan. As the […]
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Had to start Reasons to be Cheerful with the story about the relaxing of US Military uniform rules as the picture of a Sikh soldier with a digital DPM turban is just too fun and cool. Also after last night’s news that a friend had used this blog to help talk someone out of committing […]
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Apologies to anyone who missed Reasons to be Cheerful at the end of last week. Unfortunately I didn’t have my contract renewed and so have had to do some running around keeping me away from the Bloggersphere. With the Holiday Season now upon us it seems right that the stories resonating with me the most […]
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Well understandably eyes around the world are watching South Africa and remembering the life of a man and the influence he had on the “Rainbow Nation”. Like all great men, well like anybody, there is good and bad that can be said but if he showed the world anything it is the power of forgiveness. […]
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Somedays you need a hero, well especially if you’re an English cricket fan hearing the news from Australia. Last week we saw Marvel Comics reveal a new look Ms. Marvel. As nice as it is to see a young Pakisani lass in New York I have to say the sight of Qahera – a hijab […]
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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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For those who enjoyed the Dr Who Google Doodle game that went up last Friday may well enjoy this report about how the game was made. While much of British sports news is filled with batting collapses, sledging and near misses against New Zealand we have seen successes in Showjumping andBadminton.In other news we see […]
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Doing this every work day can be hard at times, especially when you go through all the bad stories to find the positive. Particularly when it’s cold and wintery outside, but I honestly think it’s worth it.I hope these help bring a brighter moment to your day.
Travels of a Silicon Nomad 