I thought for today the high points were going to be the establishing of a new National Park in Australia or the assertion of the rights of United Nations staff, but thank you to my friend Lelani for posting up this addition to the dictionary in Sweden. What good news will you find today? Sweden […]
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When I first published this blog I was a little down, as much as there was some amazing news, when I see peace deals it’s understandable to be a little nervous. However, looking at my Twitter Widget I saw two stories I’d retweeted that give me genuine joy and hope. Sometimes it pays to look […]
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A lot gets said about government u-turns and usually in the negative but, on a day when Australia gets reported as the worst performer on climate change, I have to say that Australia donating to the UN Climate Fund is good to hear. That said, my favourite story has to be, after the news, that […]
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Emergency Call System for all New Cars by 2018 Friendly Gut Bacteria Help Attack Malaria New Initiative on Ukrainian Ceasefire Public to be Allowed to Attend Reburial of Richard III Some of Britain’s Oldest Legislation to be Repealed Wage Rise in Asia Fastest in World Vatican Finances in better shape than Previously Thought Giant Floating […]
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Keeping it quick 😀 UK economic growth revised up Drowned city emerges from Russian Reservoir Brothers found after national search New treatment for MS to be available on Welsh NHS Scottish Seabirds see best breeding year for a decade Man rescued from fire in Wales Belfast residents achieve record 40% recycling rate 99 year old […]
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A sad day and a joyous day. Remembering all those that fell and being grateful for the freedoms that we now take for granted. Courage, strength and hope in the news today. Seems appropriate. Students disarm Seattle University Gunman Russia releases Greenpeace vessel Afghan candidate survives car bomb Sleep’s memory role discovered US Senators agree […]
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For lovers of classic comedy Still Open All Hours has been commissioned for a full series by the BBC. Why not check out the first episode of the original show with comic giant Ronnie Barker here: This classic show brought me much laughter and it coming back for a new series is brilliant news. In […]
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Well with Jamaica making it to Sochi in the bobsled with the help of public support, it’s great to see Kenya, Togo and Zimbabwe also ,a href=”http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25861305″ target=”_blank”>making their mark on Olympic History. 😀 We#re also seeing the potential start of peace in Syria, South Sudan and potentially even in Korea. Hope you find some […]
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As everyone is likely recovering from days of excess, SEASONS GREETINGS! Well while we partied the world kept turning and good things a plenty are gifts to everyone. Hope for arthritis sufferers, England fight back in 4th Test, and a Welsh Woman has cycled to the South Pole. Wow…
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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Travels of a Silicon Nomad 