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Carbon-Based (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ana Belluscio in Nature News : Planting trees, which can significantly help to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide, nevertheless comes with potentially damaging side effects. According to two new studies, planting forests in areas that currently don't have trees — a process called afforestation — can reduce the local availability of water. One key measure of water flow is 'base flow', the...
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NewsBiscuit (Free subscription) | yesterday
The glittering wedding of Tabitha and Gordon Fitzroy was tarnished yesterday after the presence of a cloud shaped like an enormous penis literally cast a menacing shadow over the family photographs. The wedding ceremony in Shanklin, Isle of Wight itself had gone beautifully, and the guests were in jubilant mood ...
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The Independent (Free subscription) | yesterday
If you take a train to Twickenham, to the west of London, and then walk down to the edge of the Thames, you will discover a magical place that feels as though it's from another era. People like to say that the Isle of Wight feels like Britain did in the Fifties, but Eel Pie Island feels like I imagine London did back in the early Sixties, when jazz and R&B were still the pulse beat of the city....
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Dr. C. (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
First we have two Guest Crabs. Crab indiginous to the Isle of Wight. There is some indication that this is left over from the England, England theme park of an earlier age. (h/t to JSBlog ) I will not, under any circumstances, attempt to discuss this crab. Please go here and, if you are brave, here . The Sea, The Sea , where is the Sea.
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The Dogs Today Think Tank (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
I'm just putting in for my holiday dates for work and I'm realising that now I have a pup I just can't contemplate jetting off somewhere and putting her into kennels. I just wouldn't be able to enjoy myself knowing that my lovely Roxy was stuck in kennels and missing me. I have not holidayed in the UK since I was a kid and have no idea where to start and what it is possible for us to do together. There's...
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Isle of Wight - WightBlog.co.uk (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Isle of Wight Council’s annual Big Day Out has been declared another huge success, with representatives from a major government scheme joining in the praise. Over 5000 people enjoyed the event last weekend (Sunday 11 October) in great weather at the combined West Wight Sports Centre, Youth and Community Centre and the West Wight Middle School [...] Big Day Out 2009 is a post from: Isle of Wight...
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Isle of Wight - WightBlog.co.uk (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Acoustic Originals is back on Monday 23 Nov 8pm; a showcase for quality song writing, with the chance to enjoy the best from the Island and beyond. Showcase of songwriting talent, line-up:Revenge of the Lawn, Michael Watson, Steam Machine and Spike Oatley, Revenge of the Lawn, the music is as sweet as vinegar, evoked by the clumsy [...] ACOUSTIC ORIGINALS Café Bar, Quay Arts is a post from:...
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Isle of Wight - WightBlog.co.uk (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, has raised the cost of guarding prisoners whilst they receive healthcare outside the prison at Prime Minister’s Question time this week. Responsibility and the budget for paying for escorts (for out-patient prisoners) and bed-watchers (for in-patient prisoners) transferred to the NHS from the prison service last April. Figures from the [...] Prime Minister...
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The Peets of Pippin Cottage (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
After our family left last week we found several of Jenny's silk scarves in Sophie's bedroom. Like most girls who stay at out house Sophie likes dressing up in these scarves and they reminded us of our lovely great-nieces, Zoe and Gina. They and their parents, Susan and Paul, stayed with us on their way home from the Isle of Wight in August and we had a great time with them, especially playing croquet...
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dooyoo newest opinions in UK / Irel (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
a new opinion on www.dooyoo.co.uk about The Spyglass Inn (Ventnor) written by JJJJ As a coastal town which relies heavily on the tourist industry, Ventnor on the Isle of Wight has its fair share of pubs and restaurants. Whilst some of these eateries produce a top quality dining experience, others fall into the realms of ...
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Artman Travels (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
As I concluded yesterday it is inappropriate to detail how my car came to hit from behind by a bus having attended the funeral of friend of a relative on the Isle of Wight. At the time I was shocked and could only think of getting the damaged vehicle and myself to the hotel where I was staying and where I knew there would be close relatives. Not having been in such a situation before it was only in...
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Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Ladies and gentlemen. Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Editor In Chief Scott Rowley took the opportunity to announce from the stage that Classic Rock will be staging a brand new outdoor event, the High Voltage Festival, in London next year. Stay tuned for further developments. If you want to book the date in your diary, this has just been posted on the ELP website... Mean Fiddler and Classic Rock Magazine...
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Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
The mention of Mark King in a previous thread made me remember that my ex-girlfriend's dad installed King's kitchen in the Isle of Wight. but I have an even lamer claim to fame thn that: My brother's best mate when he was 15's trombone teacher was Miles Hunt from the Wonderstuff's Uncle!! Can anyone do lamer?
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The Shad Plank (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Taking a quick peek at the morning results from the Virgina Board of Elections Web site, the unofficial results paint a clear picture of where Bob McDonnell picked up the most votes in Upper Hampton Roads en route to his decisive win in yesterday's election. McDonnell killed Deeds in suburban and rural Hampton Roads, racking up big numbers in York, James City and Isle of Wight. The conservative stronghold...
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