School children learn no-dig gardening at ‘Wiggly Worms’ workshop – Guernsey Isle News
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School children learn no-dig gardening at 'Wiggly Worms' workshop
Guernsey Isle News Green Legacy Guernsey is a Quality Badge holder for learning outside the classroom, is the only holder in Guernsey and the first of two in the Channel Islands. School children learn no – dig gardening at ' Wiggly Worms ' workshop. |
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The death of Marie Colvin in the Syrian city of Homs, reported this morning, is truly heartbreaking news. A venerated war correspondent, Colvin delivered a wonderful report for Vogue’s January issue, detailing women’s lives on the front line in Libya during the siege of Tripoli last year. She will be remembered at Vogue especially for her terrific sense of of humour. When asked to contribute a contributor’s photo, she sent in this image, along with the following message: “Does this one work? You would have to include the Libyan general I am interviewing – he looks like I am driving him mad, which I think is the best part of the photo. Not to mention that all my friends would empathise!” She will be hugely missed.
Turkish, Chinese firms to ink $1.38 billion deals: minister
Turkish and Chinese companies will sign on Wednesday contracts totalling almost $1.38 billion as the two countries boost their economic ties, Turkey’s Economy Minister Zafer Caglayan said.
Manchester City 4 Porto 0 (agg 6-1): Power Sergio provides the spark for … – Daily Mail
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Manchester City 4 Porto 0 (agg 6-1): Power Sergio provides the spark for …
Daily Mail By Chris Wheeler Carlos Tevez may be home but there's no doubt where the heart is when it comes to Manchester City's favourite Argentine. A measure of just how much Sergio Aguero is valued by manager Roberto Mancini was clear within minutes of him … Manchester City 4 Porto 0; agg 6-1 Goals pour in as City end reign of holders Path clear for Carlos Tevez as Manchester City beat FC Porto 4-0 |
Ireland raises asset sales target to 3 billion euros
DUBLIN (Reuters) – The Irish government raised its target for the sale of state assets to 3 billion euros (2.5 billion pounds) on Wednesday, unveiling a final list of utilities set to go on the block headed by the energy business of its Bord Gais utility. The government had previously said it was looking to raise 2 billion euros but had indicated it may exceed that after winning approval from its EU/IMF creditors to use some of the proceeds to invest in the economy as well as pay down debt. …
UK Sentinel study reveals GPS jammer use – ZDNet UK
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UK Sentinel study reveals GPS jammer use
ZDNet UK The project, run by GPS-tracking company Chronos Technology, picked up the illegal jamming incidents via four GPS sensors in trials lasting from two to six months per location. The government-funded Sentinel project has uncovered more than a hundred … GPS jamming rife, could PARALYSE Blighty, say usual suspects GPS jammers threaten ships in Channel Organised crime 'routinely jamming GPS' |
Thomas and Bird land sitcom deal
Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and Simon Bird have landed a series for their First World War sitcom, Chickens.
iPad trademark dispute shows troubles of doing business in China – Washington Post
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iPad trademark dispute shows troubles of doing business in China
Washington Post The legal clash illustrates why it can be difficult for US companies to do business in China. Adam Segal, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, said the trademark dispute is “symbolic of a kind of a set of problems. How to avoid trademark trouble Apple fights iPad ban in China, sets scene for future growth Company sues Apple over iPad name in Shanghai |
