Category Archives: General

Originally posted on Foreign-I:
When it comes to food and table manners, each culture has its own do’s and don’ts. What is polite in one country may be extremely rude in another, and even simple requests can be met with…

Entomology Today The results of a trial of genetically engineered mosquitoes intended to reduce their ability to transmit dengue fever have been published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. The mosquitoes, commonly known as “Friendly Aedes aegypti” mosqitoes in … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Ethics Asylum:
Image Credit: AP Photo/Felipe Dana RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s dawn and barefoot boys are hustling down the inclined alleys of Rio de Janeiro slums, surfboards under their arms. They’re heading to nearby Sao Conrado…

Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act:
Eyes Wide Open: A Journey Through Today’s South America Pascal Dupont (2009) Spanish with English subtitles Film Review Eyes Wide Open was intended as a sequel to the late (deceased April 13, 2015)…

5 things to do today This July, Aiden Byrne and the team at Manchester House have curated a special season of events to celebrate British Summertime and the importance of utilising local and seasonal ingredients, whilst raising funds and awareness … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Jemverse:
In the waters of the Irwell I see old but also new A Manchester reflection affords attractive view Bordering the ancient banks from an industrial past Residential money means the buildings here will last Yet, despite…

Originally posted on Views from my garden bench:
Incredible edible – Salford http://www.incredibleediblesalford.org.ukAt Monton Green, Salford1 July 2015

Conrad Bower The third eviction attempt of the homeless protest camp was heard at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre on Monday. The council sought an eviction order for the protest camps in St Ann’s Square and Castlefield and a districtwide … Continue reading →