Lithium deposit discovered in Cornwall

Australia has  42, 000 tonnes of lithium and its extraction from hard-rock mining of spodumene- an ore that contains high levels of lithium and aluminium, followed by Chile 18, 000 tonnes, China 7, 500 Tonnes, Argentina 6, 400 tonnes. Zimbabwe 1, 600 tonnes, Portugal 1, 200 tonnes. In 2019. The global lithium production according to…

Broomstick scooters inspired by Harry Potter

A video showing two Brazilians Vinicius Sanctus (39) and Alexamdro Russo (28), riding broomstick electric scooters apparently inspired by Harry Potter. Vinicius Sanctus (39) and Alexamdro Russo (28), said  “To steer they lean in the direction they wish to travel. The Broomstick sccoters which can reach speeds of 60km/hr  are extremley useful for day-to-day urban living “.…

New wave of electric cars on their way by 2021

A new wave of electric cars ranging from practical and affordable to luxurious, expensive, technologically advanced, and status symbols are arriving in 2021. Top 10 Most Valuable Car Brands in 2020 No Name Billion $ Billion £ 1 Toyota $52.00 £39.52 2 Mercedes Benz $50.00 £38.00 3 BMW $40.00 £30.40 4 Honda $28.00 £21.28 5…

Sir Giles Gilbert Scott creator of the Iconic red telephone box

Sir Giles Gilbert Scott grew to become one of the most prominent and influential  English architect of the 20thcentury famous for his works on the new on the New Bodieian Library, Cambridge University Library, Lady Margaret Hall,  Oxford,, Battersea Power Station, Liverpool Cathedral  and designing the iconic red telephone box. Sir Gilbert Scott born on…

Bentley to make electric cars

Volkswagen-owned Bentley plans to go fully electric by 2030 and would offer a range of plug-in hybrid or battery electric cars by 2026, as the company aims to be completely carbon neutral across its manufacturing within a decade. Adrian Hallmark, Bentley’s CEO said “ Within a decade, Bentley will transform from a 100-year-old luxury car…

Aston Martin: Corporate account turbulent enterprise

  Race, stunt drive, and bestselling author Ben Collins writes a story of spies, speed, and hard-driving genius – a driver’s love letter to one of the world’s best-loved machines. Aston Marin’s first, wickedly fast models were forged at a time when Ferrari’s premises at Maranello was nothing but a ploughed field. The book celebrates…

Guru of Middle-class and re-designer of post-war Britain

Sir Terence Orby Conran, the innovative British designer who revolutionised retail and décor with his iconic Habitat stores died, aged 88. He promoted the best of British design, culture, and the arts around the world with a very simple belief that good design improves the quality of people’s lives.” His empire went on to span…

Weed fallen on the back of a drone

Activists seeking to legalise cannabis in Israel dropped via a drone several hundreds of packets of the drug in Tel Aviv after they promised free marijuana on social media. Passers-by managed to collect a few of the bags before police arrived according to the Maariv News website. The footage showed people walking through busy traffic…

Unlock true potential of your five senses

“SENSE – Unlock Your Senses and Improve Your Life”  by Russell Jones. Published by Welbeck on 20 August 2020 £12.99 COALS TO NEWCASTLE FOR SOME, REMIND YOURSELVES OF HOW TO COUPLE UP AND HAVE FUN. Self help books have been season of the day for many moons now and this one is no exception.  In…

Stand Up paddleboard sales surge

Stand up Paddleboaring through the heart of Richmond after getting a brief lesson on how to get on, stand up and paddle before setting off along the historic Thames river, paddling under one of the London’s oldest bridges, around small islands and alongside local wildlife. The paddling was easy as the boards were stable, experience…