It was difficult to decipher the actual lyrics when we were children singing along at the top of our voices to the scratchy single on the little record player. But maybe the chorus line influenced the idea that fighting is not a good idea. If you knew the reason for their fighting you would never …
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Category:8 Activities and Media
Swivel hoe on potatoes and beetroots.
A swivel hoe or oscillating hoe is a wonderful tool. Here are a couple of videos showing it in action on potatoes and beetroot plots. Potatoes first: Swivel hoeing potatoes 23 June 2013 on Vimeo. And beetroot plot: Swivel hoeing beetroots 23 June 2013 on Vimeo.
Snow in March!
Sunrise
08:57 08:58 and a little bit closer
The Old Lie: dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
The lie that inspires people to kill, and to die. Don’t forget. Remember the shame of war. Remember the cost of war, which honour and glory can not repay. Dulce Est Decorum Est Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned …
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Why driving is dangerous.
Even if you’re a reckless driver … So, take it easy …
Outlook 2013: If you haven’t found the answer yet, read this.
If you see some question about what the future holds the ideas outlined in the WFS Outlook 2013 will stimulate. Even if you have found teh answer it will still feed you brain. Enjoy it. http://www.wfs.org/futurist/november-december-2012-vol-46-no-6/outlook-2013 Outlook 2013 INTRODUCTION Human actions could become more accurately predictable, thanks to neuroscience. Nano-sized robots will deliver cancer-fighting …
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Sustainable development portal, Wikipedia
A good place to learn about balancing economics, environment and ethics. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Sustainable_development
Energy Portal – Wikipedia
A good place to learn about Hubbert’s Peak, TOE and more. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Energy
The View From Above
From The Earth Observatory