By Sandra Juncu Did you know that a leaking tap can fill a bath tub in less than a week, and waste as much as 1 litre of water per hour? Did you know that research has shown as much as £1 out of every £3 spent in the UK on lighting and heating homes [...]
by Sandra Juncu Good news for cyclists in Edinburgh. With the development of Innertube, a new hi-tech travel service designed to help those getting around by bike, cycling in the city is about to become a whole lot easier. The Innertube, developed by The Bike Station through their Climate Challenge Fund, is a map inspired [...]
by Sandra Juncu Prince Andrew’s role as UK Trade Ambassador might come to an end due to his friendship with US financier and recently convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal began last week after a picture was published of Prince Andrew with his arm around Virginia Roberts, aged 17. Roberts, who accused Jeffrey [...]
by Sandra Juncu and Anne Mackie There were no surprises at the BAFTA Awards last night, with The King’s Speech, Black Swan and The Social Network crowned the biggest winners. As many expected, Colin Firth went home with the award for best actor, for his portrayal of King George VI, and has increased his chances [...]
by Sandra Juncu Human beings are, like all other living creatures, supposed to procreate. It is mandatory for the survival of the species and some call it the actual purpose of life. But what happens when you can not perform this service for mankind? Easy, you get £ 40,000 together and fly to Ukraine!The Eastern [...]
by Sandra Juncu Romania stands divided, following the death of Adrian Paunescu, politician and poet, wept by some and blasphemed by others, sending the impression of a country still troubled by its communist past. The media and prominent political figures turned this event into a national tragedy but many voices are urging history not to forget who this [...]
by Sandra Juncu Iran denies plans to execute Sakineh Ashatiani today, as Manouchehr Mottaki, Iranian Foreign Minister, declared to his French counterpart during a phone conversation. The statement followed world-wide outrage caused by information broadcasted by the International Committee against Stoning and The International Committee against Execution, which stated that the highest court in Iran has sent the order for Sakineh Mohammadi [...]
by Sandra Juncu A Scot, an Asian, a Native – American and an Eskimo walk into a bar, they drink the same amount of alcohol. Who will get more drunk? What sounds like a funny riddle is actually an important question that US scientists answered this Tuesday: it’s in the genes. University of North Carolina [...]
By Sandra Juncu The assisted suicide bill is facing new challenges as claims were made that numbers could reach 1,000 deaths in Scotland per year. Independent MSP Margo MacDonald appeared in front of a Holyrood committee set up to revise her controversial bill that is allowing people suffering from a terminal illness to seek medical [...]
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