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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 19:30:54 »
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Charity steps in to rehome 300 cats from ‘overwhelmed’ man in Canada

An animal welfare charity in western Canada is scrambling to secure the resources needed to care for about 300 cats – all of them seemingly in good condition – after a call came in from a man who described himself as being “overwhelmed” by the sheer number of cats and kittens in his home.

Bruce Robinson told the British Columbia SPCA that he had taken in cats that had been abandoned during the Covid-19 pandemic but that the cost of caring for them had become a herculean task after he lost his job.

The charity had sent staff to his home in the small town of Houston to assess the situation, said Eileen Drever of the BC SPCA. “When asked how many cats he had, I think he said it was like counting bubbles in boiling water.”

The cats were sociable and seemed to be in good condition.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/24/charity-steps-in-to-rehome-cats-man-in-canada

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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 19:17:20 »
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'Most unwanted' dog finds new home in Keighley after four-year wait

A dog once dubbed "Britain's most unwanted" has finally found a home, a charity has confirmed.

Jake, a lurcher, first arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds aged one in 2015. He was found a home, but returned in 2019 as the owner's circumstances had changed.

After spending more than four years at the centre, he has now been taken in by a couple from Keighley.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-68638925
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Weird Wild Wacky / Re: Peregrine Falcons
« Last Post by kef97 on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 13:17:24 »
Saw this earlier in the week, more great news & fantastic pics in Cromer this time
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-68598224
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Weird Wild Wacky / Re: Peregrine Falcons
« Last Post by Misty on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 12:56:04 »
Spring is here and here we go again with the peregrine falcons.
2 eggs in Bath and one so far in Norwich, hope the Norwich one survive this year.
https://hawkandowltrust.org/


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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Misty on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 10:41:48 »
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Eat beans and live longer: One reason why many Ikarians live to be 100

As one of the world's five designated "Blue Zones", Ikaria, a small Greek island in the eastern Aegean, has lower rates of chronic disease than most other places, and its more than 8,000 full-time residents have some of the longest life expectancies in the world. In fact, one-third of Ikarians live past 90 years of age, and factors such as strong social and family ties, exercise that is integrated into daily life and frequent napping are thought to be why these island inhabitants often live to be centenarians.

Another important contributing factor is what they eat.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240322-eat-beans-and-live-longer-one-reason-why-many-ikarians-live-to-be-100

Well I have the napping part mastered  :nai:
Also guessing that the beans are aiding and adding impetus to any walking exercise
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 00:58:55 »
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Greek authorities seize 3.75 million capsules of contraband nerve pain drug pregabalin

Greek authorities said Saturday they seized more than three tons of the prescription nerve pain drug pregabalin and impounded a yacht registered in the United Kingdom.

The operation took place Thursday night at the port of Lavrio, 70 kilometers (43 miles) southeast of Athens, the coast guard said.
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/greek-authorities-seize-3-75-million-capsules-of-contraband-nerve-pain-drug-pregabalin/article_8447da9e-d395-5dcb-9cdd-8a5ca6c7a131.html
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 00:53:21 »
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Eat beans and live longer: One reason why many Ikarians live to be 100

As one of the world's five designated "Blue Zones", Ikaria, a small Greek island in the eastern Aegean, has lower rates of chronic disease than most other places, and its more than 8,000 full-time residents have some of the longest life expectancies in the world. In fact, one-third of Ikarians live past 90 years of age, and factors such as strong social and family ties, exercise that is integrated into daily life and frequent napping are thought to be why these island inhabitants often live to be centenarians.

Another important contributing factor is what they eat.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240322-eat-beans-and-live-longer-one-reason-why-many-ikarians-live-to-be-100
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Grapevine / News Briefs / 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 00:46:05 »
Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = $ 0.8856 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1291 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1216 USD   £1 USD = 0.8915 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7077 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5855 €UR
   
Based on National Bank of Greece exchange rates.   
Other banks likely to offer rates which may be marginally higher or lower.    
Banks and foreign exchange offices normally charge standard 2% commission.   
You may get a better rate changing your holiday money in advance at e.g. the
Post Office.   
NB: some f-ex agencies advertise "No Commission".    
Invariably, they deduct commission before they (don't) advertise the rate.   
Foreign exchange offices are businesses, not charities.
   
   
Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia:   
This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised.   
Updated forecast @
weather.com   
   
Day, Date   Hi°/Lo°   Wind sp   Wet   Forecast   
Sun 24/03   18°/14°   16 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 25/03   18°/12°   19 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 26/03   20°/15°   31 km/h   58%   Showers probable, winds possible
Wed 27/03   22°/12°   31 km/h   15%   Mostly sunny, winds possible    
Thu 28/03   18°/12°   27 km/h   41%   Showers possible   
Fri 29/03   20°/13°   10 km/h   05%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 30/03   21°/13°   08 km/h   05%   Mostly sunny    
Sun 31/03   22°/15°   14 km/h   04%   Mostly sunny    
Mon 01/04   22°/15°   23 km/h   07%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 02/04   21°/14°   23 km/h   18%   Sun & cloud    
   
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 23/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 23 March, 2024 @ 22:01:29 »
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Plane trees ravaged by killer fungus

A deadly fungus targeting plane trees has reached epidemic proportions in Greece. So far, more than 52,000 plane trees have died, and there is a risk that most of these deciduous trees will be lost.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/society/1234574/plane-trees-ravaged-by-killer-fungus/

If I remember correctly the plane trees in Tzannata plateia were identified as suffering from a deadly disease a few years back and were injected with an 'anti-virus' that restored them to health.
 
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 23/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 23 March, 2024 @ 21:38:33 »
Speculation in Greece that owners of cars ten years or older will be penalised with addition taxes to encourage switch to 'greener' cars.
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