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Since it is a bank holiday weekend in England, I am using that as an excuse to stray from the path my blog has been trying to follow, and post a series of thoughts that occurred to me during a deep reverie on a long train journey today: Ever since we fell out of the trees millions of years ago, we h ...
Don't fear growth – it's no longer the enemy of the planet
'Global energy consumption has fallen since 1970 while the economy has nearly trebled in size.' Illustration: Andrzej Krauze Until now the story of human prosperity has been all about cheap, abundant energy. However, something big has been happening. For the first time in history, we are growing ric ...
Cathay Pacific Airways : expands presence in the US with new service to Boston
(4-traders.com) HONG KONG, Aug 25 (GCTL) - Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it will launch a new four-times-weekly non-stop service from Hong Kong to Boston, Massachusetts, on May 2, 2015, subject to government approval. The new service will provide the first direct link between New England and ...
A Bank Holiday Roast and Blueberry Muffins!
Thursday just gone was my Grandad’s 85th birthday, so I invited he and my Grandma round for a roast dinner today! I cooked a scrumptious lemon-thyme chicken with veg, yorkshire puds and yummy gravy. Here’s a little walk-through! Pop thyme, a clove of garlic, and a whole lemon in the chicken. Stab th ...
August 24 in history and trivia
49 BC – Julius Caesar's general Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River by the Numidians under Publius Attius Varus and King Juba of Numidia. Curio commits suicide to avoid capture. 410 – The Visigoths under king Alaric I begin to pillage Rome. 455 – The Vandals ...
It is a process
After the defeat of Indian cricket team in the test series in England, I wondered if there is an accurate way to assess any performance. Truly speaking, the teams looked unsettled at the beginning of the series. England were unsettled due to the wretched tour down under and the series loss at home a ...
Dover Mini Maker Faire
On Saturday, August 23, R2 and I attended the Mini Maker Faire in Dover, NH. I was joined by fellow R2 Builder Paul Murphy and his R2-D2. Dover, New Hampshire is almost 3 hours away from me and with an 8:30 arrival and unload time, I had to plan ahead. The night before I got R2-D2 all loaded up into ...
Man United held to 1-1 draw by Sunderland to leave new manager Louis van Gaal without win
(4-traders.com) SUNDERLAND, England - Louis van Gaal remains without a win as Manchester United manager after the team's opening-day loss was followed by a 1-1 draw at Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday. Although Juan Mata put the 20-time English champions in front in the 17th minute, former ...
India v/s England 1st ODI Match Preview: India look to overcome Test debacle, prepare for World Cup
The India-England ODI series beginning on Monday will pit a middling ODI side - England - against a team extremely low on confidence - India. The worry however, is greater for India after losing three straight Tests, the last two by an innings. This is a ...
Gerrard Tips Rooney To Be Next England Captain
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard believes Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney should succeed him as England captain; heaps praise on England youngsters. Steven Gerrard enjoyed a forgetful World Cup as England bowed out from the tournament in the ...
Gerrard: 'Natural leader' Rooney should be new England captain
The Liverpool midfielder believes the striker, who has become Louis van Gaal's skipper at Manchester United, is vocal enough to lead the Three Lions Gerrard stepped down as captain and retired from international football after the Three Lions' group-stage ...
Hales in as England attempt subtle evolution
How many times in one summer should a captain be expected to save his job? In the eyes of England's selectors, probably only once. Alastair Cook re-established his authority as England's Test captain during their 3-1 defeat of India in the Investec Test ...
England v India 1st ODI: MS Dhoni says India can bounce back in the 50-over format
India captain MS Dhoni is confident his team can bounce back from Test disappointment in their upcoming one-day series against England. Dhoni’s men lost the Test series 3-1, suffering heavy defeats in the final three matches after producing a fine ...
India vs. England ODIs: The Five Key Battles Dhoni & Co. Need to Win
Despite the embarrassing 3-1 loss in the Test series, India have generally been the superior side in the ODI format against England. The two sides have played 87 matches from 1974 to 2013 and India have emerged victorious in 47 of those, losing 35.
England v India: ODI series preview
The five-match Investec Test series between England and India was a long and tiring experience for both teams. To add to it, it was also humiliating and frustrating for the Indians who lost 3-1 after taking an early lead in the series. But that shouldn't ...
England vs. India, 1st ODI: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview
England and India begin their five-match ODI series in Bristol on Monday. The only thing that will prevent them from getting things off to a ferocious start is the weather. Live on: Sky Sports (UK), STAR Sports (India), Fox Sports (Australia), SuperSport ...
