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Title: 02/11/15
Post by: Maik on Monday, 02 November, 2015 @ 01:25:35

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Councils and taxman to be given power to view your internet history
Dozens of public bodies will be able to search people's internet activity for the purposes of 'detecting or preventing crime'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-in-the-uk/11968999/Councils-and-taxman-to-be-given-power-to-view-your-internet-history.html

Title: Re: 02/11/15
Post by: Maik on Monday, 02 November, 2015 @ 01:39:00

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Britain's oldest tree appears to be undergoing a sex change after 3,000 years
The tree, or part of it, is turning female as researchers have discovered a branch which has suddenly grown berries

The Fortingall Yew in Perthshire, which estimates suggest could be 5,000 years old, is regarded as a male tree because of the fact it produces pollen – unlike female yews, which produce distinctive seed-bearing red berries.

But botanists have spoken of their surprise after finding three red berries on a branch of the yew this year - in signs at least part of the male tree is becoming female.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/environment/conservation/11968961/Britains-oldest-tree-appears-to-be-undergoing-a-sex-change-after-3000-years.html


I thought LGBT was a Lettuce, Gouda, Bacon & Tomato sandwich until I discovered trees could change sex  :blink:

Title: Re: 02/11/15
Post by: Maik on Monday, 02 November, 2015 @ 01:46:48

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Pet cats share neurotic tendencies with zoo lions, say researchers
Characteristics are 'strikingly similar' across the species

The cute cat purring on your lap could actually be a neurotic, controlling wreck, according to university researchers – but contrary to some reports they probably don’t want to kill you.

http://www.independent.co.uk/property/house-and-home/pets/pet-cats-share-neurotic-tendencies-with-zoo-lions-say-researchers-a6717176.html

"according to university researchers"

Title: Re: 02/11/15
Post by: Maik on Monday, 02 November, 2015 @ 09:04:36

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Qwasie Reid: US paramedic suspended without pay for helping child who was choking
The New York City EMT was transpotting an elderly patient to a hospital appointment when the ambulance was flagged down by a 'frantic man' in the street

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-paramedic-emt-qwasie-reid-suspended-without-pay-for-helping-child-who-was-choking-a6717121.html

Title: Re: 02/11/15
Post by: Maik on Monday, 02 November, 2015 @ 18:23:32

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Greece becomes a winter destination

Temperatures took a nose dive as mountain peaks enjoyed their first snow for the season.

http://en.protothema.gr/greece-in-white-november-makes-way-for-the-first-snow-for-the-season-pics/