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The amazing lyrebird of Australia
Unseen footage of an Australian lyrebird.
Brilliant. Although the original clip is also a must, for the chainsaw noises.
Energy saving vs viewing pleasure
A struggle which has lasted the better part of two decades was recently resolved in my household.
Wearily, and with heavy hearts, my parents agreed to join the 21st Century - and from mid-August they will have access to considerably more than the four TV channels they have enjoyed since the early 80s.
A small, dirty island?
It often takes an outsider to highlight what is wrong.
American Bill Bryson, bestselling author, president of the Campaign to Protect Rural England and adopted British national treasure, is telling us to get our collective acts together and stop dropping litter all over the shop.
Flowers in the dark
My last flat had a garden, my new flat has dungeons. What can one grow in dungeons?
Lightning up
As most people in South East England are probably all too aware, last night saw an almighty thunderstorm that rumbled on for several hours. I was trying to finish some writing with my window wide open, but eventually accepted defeat and picked up the camera.
A Scramble for the Arctic
Could it be that the publishing of a new map to show rational claims by nations on Arctic resources can avoid the human instinct to compete for the prize?
My monkey’s business
One of the best presents I’ve ever received was my very own, real life monkey.
Homing instincts
Following a second spell of living alone in the big wide world (well, East Anglia) I decided it was time for another breather back at home - the family home.
Energy sapping
The sun’s out again over much of Britain, and it certainly seems like this summer’s shaping up to be a thorough improvement over last year’s storms.
Relationships on the line
Ringing abroad, as I’ve found out since bagging myself an Irish boyfriend, does not come cheap.
