An earthquake with 6.4 magnitude struck before 4:00pm (20:00 GMT Friday 5th February 2016) and toppled several high-rise buildings in the south Taiwanese city of Tainan killing at least 15 people including a baby when over 100 homes collapsed. At least 40 people remain missing and hundreds and admitted to local hospitals. According to…
Michelangelo – 1475 – 1564 was so addicted to his work that the onset of arthritis did not deter him. As many do he had arthritis but some art experts think his constant use of his hands led them to be useful and operative longer than those of many less active. The Renaissance sculptor and…
Unsanitary hostel bathrooms, camp sites with poor facilities and dirty public toilets are problems for travellers while abroad. GoGirl, a smart hygiene product made from silicone medical grade, exclusively designed for women, solves many of the sanitary issues allowing girls to pee while standing up.
A 46 feet long sperm whale stranded on Haunstanton, Norfolk beach has died at 8.00pm on February 4th 2016, despite efforts to save it, according to The British Divers Marine Life Rescue ( BDMLR). Organ failure was a major risk as its weight, supported by the sea can damage its inside. Rob Deavile a Marine…
Bollywood superstar actress Priyanka Chopra, of American TV “Quantico” fame, has been invited to present one of the Oscar Awards at the 88th Academy Awards this year according to the event website. The other names Steve Carell, Quincy Jones, Byung-hun-Lee, Julianne Moore, Jason Segel. Olivia Munn, Margot Robbie, Andy Serkis, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, Jared…
Mddle age – noted as around 35 (source The Independent daily British newspaper) which is a poor estimate considering most people live into their 80’s, can be a difficult time where not enough ground has been covered for the person to feel confident, optimistic and happy. But when people are retired, hopefully with enough…
Leo Di Caprio – currently a very highly eligible 41 year old bachelor was snapped with former co-star (Titanic 1997) Kate Winslet at the Screen Actors Guild awards in Los Angeles where he picked up a prize for Best Male Actor in The Revanent. Though Kate is on her third husband, there’s no doubt there’s some…
A tech fan bought the latest Apple watch, and noticed a crack within 10 days when Apple refused to repair his watch under warranty, he took them to a small claims court for breach of Sale of Goods Act- and has now won after a six-month fight. A Judge in Aberystwyth County Court rule that…
Labour moderates who find Jeremy Corbyn too left wing are hoping to lure Labour supporting comedian Eddie Izzard into standing for the NEC – National Executive Committee this year. This plan follows the resignation of Neale Coleman – Corbyn’s senior adviser last week. In the wake of Coleman’s departure, Karie Murphy is now on board…
A Croydon based Islamic school suspended a teenage pupil for talking to a pupil of the opposite sex recently. Al-Khair secondary school has been rated by Ofsted as “Outstanding” but the pupil broke the rules of communicating with members of the opposite sex. At least one parent has pointed out this does not prepare…