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Director of Manchester School of Samba at http://www.sambaman.org.uk

How the Best Saxophones in the World are Made

Posted on September 22, 2023 by agogo22

visited the Yanagisawa factory in Tokyo, Japan to find out how they make the best saxophones in the world. […]

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#Onthisday in 2022, #Manchester’s first new public park in 100 years opened

Posted on September 22, 2023 by agogo22
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BBC Radio 4 – Material World by Ed Conway, Salt

Posted on September 22, 2023 by agogo22

An epic journey through the six materials we rely upon to build our world. Historically, those who controlled the salt controlled the power. The world’s monopolies may have changed, but salt remains vital to our existence. Beyond the dinner table, … Continue reading →

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Bridgwater Canal this morning

Posted on September 22, 2023 by agogo22
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Inky Underwater Plumes Sprawl into Vibrant, Coral-Like Forms in Alberto Seveso’s Collages | Colossal

Posted on September 21, 2023 by agogo22

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 GRACE EBERT All images © Alberto Seveso Alberto Seveso’s new series spotlights vivid plumes of ink that sprawl outward in branching, coral-like forms. Photographer Alberto Seveso (previously) continues his high-speed captures of ink as it disperses in … Continue reading →

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Sharing a snack with a curious marmot.. 😊

Posted on September 21, 2023 by agogo22
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Yakisugi (焼杉)

Posted on September 20, 2023 by agogo22
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I Went To Scotland’s Wild Island

Posted on September 20, 2023 by agogo22

I went to Scotland’s wild island. The Isle of Jura is a remote gem in Scotland’s Southern Hebrides. Situated on the west coast near Islay, it’s the eighth-largest island in Scotland, yet it’s sparsely inhabited. Around 200 people share this … Continue reading →

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Mary Sibande

Posted on September 20, 2023 by agogo22
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Sunrise at Stonehenge today (20th September)

Posted on September 20, 2023 by agogo22
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One of the best wild survival tactics. Credit: Yan Bushcraft (yansuevu.01/TikTok)

Posted on September 20, 2023 by agogo22
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What Causes the Worst Cyclones (It’s Not Just Heat)

Posted on September 19, 2023 by agogo22

[…] mages Courtesy of Getty Images Credits: Narrator: Stephanie Sammann Writer: Ashleen Knutsen Editor: Dylan Hennessy (https://www.behance.net/dylanhennessy1) Illustrator: Jacek Ambrożewski Illustrator/Animator: Kirtan Patel (https://kpatart.com/illustrations) Animator: Mike Ridolfi (https://www.moboxgraphics.com/) Sound: Graham Haerther (https://haerther.net) Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster (https://twitter.com/forgottentowel) Producer: Brian McManus ( … Continue reading →

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