Category Archives: General

Security and Safety at Rio’s Olympics

Originally posted on allabroadconsulting:
I’m frequently asked if Rio is dangerous. While understandable, this question always bothers me. I have friends living in Rio who take all sides on the issue of safety. Their positions range from panic to mild…

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Warm blooded lizards that switch on heat at will

Originally posted on Biotechin.Asia:
http://bit.ly/1LxZ40H One of the most unique organisms amongst the reptile species is the warm blooded lizard, Tegu. These lizards have the capability of heating themselves 10 degree Celsius more than their surrounding temperature. Tegu usually switch on…

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6 Famous People You Never Knew Were From Manchester

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Salford Quays: Swearing Banned as Local Council Goes Mental!

In a move which is sure to enrage millions of drunken football hooligans, swearing has been banned in Salford Quays. This is in Manchester, one of the roughest cities in the UK. Now many of you rea… Source: Salford Quays: … Continue reading

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An 18th Century Recipe: Gateaux à la Madeleine

Originally posted on The Poor Print:
A recipe provided by Marjory Szuko To  a pound of Flour, put a pound of Butter, eight Eggs, Yolks and Whites, three quarters of a pound of Sugar Powder, a glass of Water, a…

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Carnaval

Ok, so Carnaval has just ended. It was a transformative experience for me. Two months rehearsing every night on a diet of booze and cigars, so no change there. However this was team work, 10 men and me, creating a … Continue reading

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The Real ‘X-Files’? CIA Reveals Weirdest UFO Stories

The real-life stories of UFOs would be enough for the fictional “X-Files” FBI agents Mulder and Scully to spend a lifetime investigating. With a nod to the new “X-Files” reb… Source: The Real ‘X-Files’? CIA Reveals Weirdest UFO Stories

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Nice ‘n’ spicy

Originally posted on Stuart Elliot Research:
This Ted Ed talk about spice and the science behind it has delightful and playful visuals. They are colourful and exciting and a sure-fire way to keep the viewer engaged. It has a very…

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BRICS bank to name first investments in April

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Visit to the 8th Largest library

Originally posted on Manns' Journey World Tour:
Today we visited the National library in Brazil and it is the 8th largest library in the world. It was really interesting getting to learn about it. We had a tour guide who…

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