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Living with Daisy the dog
If we get a dog there's going to be rules, no upstairs and no going on the sofa.... Seven years ago Daisy the dog joined our family and in that time she has well and truly got us wrapped around her little paw.Daisy. A border collie, she loves nothing better than going for a long walk over the fields near I live and making continuous sheepdog circular loops waiting for her beloved tennis ball to be flung. Apparently besides being loyal companions, dogs are good for your health. They can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease....
Dorset's Old Harry Rocks: A Guide to the Natural Wonder
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One of the most well-known sights on the South Coast, Old Harry, stands tall on Handfast Point at the southern end of Studland Bay.Old Harry Rocks are the common name for the chalk formations, but Old Harry actually refers to the single stack of chalk that is the furthest out at sea. Another stack known as Old Harry's Wife existed until 1896, but erosion caused her to fall into the water, leaving only a mound. The Old Harry rocks are just one of the many stunning natural features that line Dorset's coastline. These mysterious rocks tucked away on the coast,...
What You Need to Know About Albert Einstein and His Famous Equation
On this day in 1905, Albert Einstein's paper "Does the Inertia of a Body Depend on Its Energy Content?" is published in the physics journal Annalen der Physik, introducing the equation E=mc2. In response to problems with Newtonian mechanics, he developed his special theory of relativity. E = mc2, his mass-energy equivalence formula, has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation." You’ve probably heard of Albert Einstein and his famous equation E=mc^2. You may also know that he was a theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, which explains how gravity acts as a curvature of space-time. However,...
The story of how Bruce Springsteen became the Boss
Springsteen, who was born in New Jersey in 1949, grew up listening to Elvis Presley and The Beatles. He was also influenced by Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones' work. Springsteen began playing the guitar in high school and quickly founded The Castiles. The band played in local clubs and taverns but had little commercial success. Springsteen's debut album, "Greetings from Asbury Park, New Jersey," was published in 1972. Although the album was not an instant success, critics lauded its honest lyrics and unique sound. Springsteen's follow-up album, "The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle," was a considerably...
The End Of An Era, A Thank You From A Nation
It's been a tumultuous and historic week in the UK. Yesterday marked the funeral of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it was a chance for the country to show respect and gratitude for her service and dedication to the country and its Commonwealth. (A sketch from last year on the passing of Prince Philip) She has been a constant in all our lives and most of us have known no one else as our country's figurehead. From World War II to the recent pandemic, she was often a comforting and reassuring presence when all around was be uncertain. Although I am...