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Maik:
Road works on the Argostoli-Fiskardo road between Kontogourata - Lixouri junction will continue until 25/04/15. Diversion in operation.


Various organised holy Easter events around the island, on Saturday the Argostoli Philharmonic will be in and around Campanile Square serenading strollers along Lithostrotou from 11:50 - watch out for pottery being chucked off balconies!

Maik:

--- Quote ---You'll need £100 'car insurance' for lawnmowers, says EU

Elderly wheelchair users, gardeners with ride-on lawnmowers and golfers driving motorised caddies may now need to take out car insurance as a 43-year-old European directive has resurfaced.

The obscure rule has been in place for decades but was interpreted to cover all motorised vehicles in a recent court case. Details are still emerging as to how British insurers will adapt.

The Department for Transport is discussing with industry body, the Association of British Insurers, to clarify which types of vehicles will need to be insured and at what level.

Under UK law, "niche" motorised vehicles such as mobility scooters and sit-on lawnmowers do not require the same level of insurance as a car or motorbike.

Lawnmowers, for example, only need cover if they are driven in public places and mobility scooters can drive on roads without insurance.

But European judges have said that the directive from 1972 clashes with these rules and that similar vehicles should have at least third-party car insurance.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/insurance/motorinsurance/11493891/Youll-need-100-car-insurance-for-lawnmowers-says-EU.html

Maik:

--- Quote ---Aluminium battery can charge phone in one minute, scientists say

US scientists hail breakthrough in technology they say could provide safer, more convenient, greener alternative for laptops and mobiles
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http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/07/aluminium-battery-can-charge-phone-in-one-minute-scientists-say

Maik:

--- Quote ---Breakthrough in hydrogen-powered cars may spell end for petrol stations
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/breakthrough-in-hydrogenpowered-cars-may-spell-end-for-petrol-stations-10158400.html

Maik:

--- Quote ---The lost tomb of Jesus? Scientist claims he has 'virtually unequivocal evidence' that could help explain the whereabouts of Christ's remains
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-history/the-lost-tomb-of-jesus-scientist-claims-he-has-virtually-unequivocal-evidence-that-could-help-explain-the-whereabouts-of-christs-remains-10158514.html

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