The road to west Lewis in the Outer Hebrides takes in wild landscapes, ancient ruins and enduring traditions and its the longest dead-end in BritainThe road to west Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, starting with the A858 in Carloway and passing near the standing stones at Calanais, is probably the longest dead-end in Britain. As it runs into the B8011, and its … [Read more...]
The Book Smugglers of Timbuktu by Charlie English review
This exemplary work tells a remarkable story of the saving of precious manuscripts and explores the meanings of the African Eldorado, but exposes a mythIn April 2012, the jihadist army of theSonghai empire, which reached its peak during the 15th and 16th centuries, Timbuktu became the West African equivalent of Oxbridge or the Ivy League, pullulating with scholars busy copying … [Read more...]
Weve Been Carrying Baby Car Seats WRONG The Whole Time And Heres How To Do It Correctly
“It’s not going to hurt your shoulder, it’s not going to hurt your hip, and you’re not going to have to use your knee to swing like I had to do with my two [kids],” explains Dr Emily Puente of the Bridge Family Chiropractic in Mansfield, Texas. “Someone taught me this before, and it’s been the greatest thing.” The video has … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao should retire if Jeff Horn wins, says Freddie Roach
Manny Pacquiaos trainer Freddie Roach says he will tell his famous charge to retire if he loses to Jeff Horn in Sundays world title fight in BrisbaneManny Pacquiaos trainer Freddie Roach says he will encourage his famous charge to retire if he loses to unheralded Australian Jeff Horn in Sundays world title fight in Brisbane. Roach said the 11-time world champion had hoped to … [Read more...]
Trump ponders crackdown on Pakistan over terror ties despite experts’ warnings
As US mulls strategy over countrys support for terrorist groups in Afghanistan, experts say tougher stance could drive Pakistan toward China and RussiaThe Trump administration is considering taking a harder stance against according to Reuters, are expanding drone strikes, withholding aid and revoking Pakistans status as a major non-Nato ally. But attempts to bully Pakistan into … [Read more...]
Miranda Kerr hands over jewellery linked to Malaysia corruption case
Australian model was gifted $8.1m in jewellery US prosecutors say was bought by a Malaysian financier with stolen moneyAustralian model Dow Jones newswires. Ms Kerr will continue to assist with the inquiry in any way she can. More than $4.5bn has been stolen from a Malaysian state fund, 1MDB, which was set up by the prime minister, Najib Razak, who denies any wrongdoing. … [Read more...]
Mom Shares Her Sons Crazy Surgery Bill To Show What Will Happen Under Trumpcare
Ali Chandra, a registered nurse by profession, was still pregnant with young Ethan when she found out he would be born with heterotaxy syndrome, a rare disease that causes vital organs to be arranged abnormally, and several heart defects. Ethan had his first open heart surgery just 6 days after he was born in July of 2014, and has undergone multiple procedures since then, most … [Read more...]
5 Weird Foods That Taste Better than They Sound — Travel Bites
Allaboutsushiguide - Facebook page 5 Weird Foods That Taste Better than They Sound — Travel Bites more info... … [Read more...]
Angela Merkel and Donald Trump head for clash at G20 summit
German chancellor plans to make climate change, free trade and mass migration key themes in Hamburg, putting her on collision course with USA clash between Angela Merkel and Donald Trump appears unavoidable after Germany signalled that it will make climate change, free trade and the management of forced mass global migration the key themes of the G20 summit in Hamburg next … [Read more...]
EU nationals to be offered nearly same rights as Britons
Only the right to vote and the rights of serious and persistent criminals would differ from those of UK citizens after Brexit, says David DavisTheresa May will offer to give Europeans living in the UK the same residency, employment, health, welfare and pensions rights as British citizens, but demand that serious and persistent criminals may be more easily deported than at … [Read more...]
China landslide: families’ frustration grows as more than 100 feared dead
Families affected by huge slip that buried Xinmo village say they are concerned by a lack of information and the fate of orphaned childrenFrustration grew on Monday among family members of victims of a landslide that buried a mountain village in southwestern China, with some complaining about a lack of information and asking why they had not been moved from an area prone to … [Read more...]
3D Drawings That I Create To Confuse People (Part 3)
I'm presenting you my latest 3D drawings from last two years. I spent lot of my time to create this collection and I hope you will like it. All this is created just with pencils and markers. #2 #4 #6 #8 #9 #12 #14 #16 #18 #19 … [Read more...]
The happiest campers
Reclaimed wood, stained glass, pretty tiles Handcrafted conversions are giving old vans a new life. By Emma LoveOld removal vans dont conjure up a vision of happy holidays. Yet increasingly these vehicles are being lovingly converted and handcrafted into camper vans that are used both for rent and as permanent homes. Lindsay Berresford kitted out Bella, a Quirky Campers, now a … [Read more...]
Louis Tomlinson: Zayn has the voice, Harry is cool then theres me
In One Direction, Louis Tomlinson was the kid at the back. Now, with his first solo album and his own record label, hes taking the spotlight and learning to trust himself. By Tom LammontComing out of a dissolving boy band must be a bit like being an entrant in one of those dystopian jungle fights a Hunger Games-style event in which bandmates are scattered across an unknown … [Read more...]
Argentinas ‘Queen Cristina’ seeks return to politics with Senate bid
Argentinas former president, Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner, has formed centre-left party and will run for key seat that populous Buenos Aires provinceArgentinas former president, Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner, has formally launched her bid for a Senate seat in Octobers mid-term elections in a race that will determine whether President Mauricio Macri can deepen his free-market … [Read more...]