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Cuneiform clay tablet translated for the first time
A cuneiform clay tablet that has puzzled scholars for over 150 years has been translated for the first time. The tablet is now known to be a contemporary Sumerian observation of an asteroid impact at Köfels, Austria and is published in a new book, ‘A Sumerian Observation of the Köfels’ Impact Event. The giant landslide centred at Köfels in Austria is 500m thick and five kilometres in diameter and has long been a mystery since geologists first looked at it in the 19th century. more
May The Force Be With You
It seems that more gardeners today are turning to the moon for advice on the best time to plant, prune, weed, and harvest. The practice, known as moon or lunar gardening, is cultivating a quite a following. This method of gardening has been practiced by many for hundreds of years, and is a perfect compliment to organic gardening because it is more effective in non-chemically treated soil.
It is believed that the technique of gardening by the phases of the moon can speed the germination of your seeds by working with the forces of nature. more
Remember, Remember Your Pets This November!
Bonfire Night may go with a bang for you and your family, but it is estimated that approximately 60 per cent of pets become stressed and fearful during the firework season. To make matters worse, not only are many pet owners unaware how to help their dogs and cats with firework fears, veterinary professionals believe 71 per cent of owners are unable to spot the signs that their pets are unhappy. more
1 in 5 rooms is “highly contaminated” with hidden mould
Surely your bathroom is fungus-free once you’ve wiped the mould off the tiles? Not according to a study by French scientists. They report that almost one in five rooms studied with no visible mould was in fact highly contaminated by fungus which could aggravate conditions such as asthma.
The study also found that bedrooms and living rooms were no less contaminated than bathrooms and kitchens — hidden fungus was not only airborne but found in carpets and soft furnishings, and behind wallpaper, and was often colourless and odourless. more
Rachel Galley - Jewellery Designer
Rachel Galley, 26, graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2004 with a First Class Honours Degree in Jewellery Design and has since worked for some of the most prestigious brands in the luxury market, before setting up her own business two years ago
Operating from a Studio in the much sought after Cockpits Arts, in Holborn, London, Rachel specialises in designs using contrasting colours and textures and incorporating hidden compartments or containers, enabling the wearer to actively interact with their jewellery. Working in gold and silver and using semi-precious stones, this talented young designer accepts private commissions and creates collections of stunning jewellery that has a wide appeal. more
Cookery Demonstration on Stocks and Sauces
The well known Award winning Horse and Trumpet Medbourne, (roughly in- between Mkt Harborough and Uppingham) have just completed their second year of successful Cookery Demonstrations, hosted and run by Chef Gary Magnani. The theme on this occasion was mastering the Making of a Quality Stock Pot.
The day starts with freshly brewed coffee and home-made biscuits, and a chance to meet your fellow cookery students. Then everyone moves on to gather in the kitchen, information sheets in hand, while Gary explains and demonstrates how to make the different stocks used in various recipes, using ingredients and methods that furnish your knowledge and giving you the building blocks to create simple but delicious meals. more
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