Category Archives: General

They’ve replaced the iconic portrait of Bowie in Manchester !!!

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Zika: where are we now and where is it going?

Originally posted on Joseph Masters:
I’ve previously written to give a brief general overview of the Zika virus and to tell the story of where it came from. In this article I’ll described where the virus is now and what…

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L3 Games Design: FMP: Research – History of Animation

Originally posted on My Blog By Elliott Axten:
Animation before film There were many different types of animation that was used before film. With the spread of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America in the 18th and 19th centuries…

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The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben

Originally posted on Brontë's Page Turners:
Each Boxing Day, during the 2am walk home from our family gathering, we Turners cut through our local park to give the trees a festive hug. We refuse to believe that the resultant…

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http://fox40.com/2017/05/05/newborn-photographed-with-moms-iud-in-hand/

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Northern College of Costume Exhibition

Originally posted on fran Brammer:
Think you are not interested? The latest group are putting their efforts on display this weekend and it is worth taking a look. This is good old fashioned history based theatrical costume making. Never wondered…

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This incredible animation shows how deep the #ocean really is

Originally posted on bluesyemre:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwVNkfCov1k Just how deep does the ocean go? Way further than you think. This animation puts the actual distance into perspective, showing a vast distance between the waves we see and the mysterious point we call…

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The Band Director’s Afro-Cuban Survival Guide

Originally posted on Alfred Music Blog:
By Joe McCarthy Afro-centric rhythms and instruments are present in virtually all styles of music and it is imperative for band directors of all levels to understand the core functions and applications of these…

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Dr Mike Shanahan – How fig trees can save the planet

Originally posted on PubSci:
On Wednesday 7th June we’re delighted to welcome Dr Mike Shanahan, a freelance writer and illustrator with a research background in rainforest ecology, who will be talking about the ecological and cultural importance of fig trees. Fig trees…

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Dancing the Weekend Away for Carnival – Oruro, Bolivia

Originally posted on Amanda Around the World:
In South America, the highlight of the year is Carnival! Since most of the countries are Catholic*, the whole period between Christmas and Easter is actually full of various holidays. Every city in Bolivia…

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