The language of the Pontic Greeks – ethnic Greeks who settled on the coast of the Turkish Black Sea – evolved completely differently to the language in their homeland. By Jessica Bateman 12 August 2019 "On a warm June evening, I was making my way to Alsos Papagou park in the northern Athens suburb of …
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Is this heaven? No, it’s Iowa. And there will be a Major League Baseball game played there in 2020. The 1989 classic “Field of Dreams” is coming to life in the cornfields. MLB announced on Thursday that a regular-season game will be played on August 13, 2020, at the site where the iconic baseball movie… via …
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Parry Sound harbour views.
I can't believe it's July 31st, where did the time go? The gardens have been doing well despite the intense heat and humidity over the last few weeks. It's now time for the daisies, coneflowers and daylilies to take place as the stars of the garden. Container plants are also doing well, but …
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uo-eVSwRcpQ?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent In a blatant bit of promotional activity, I’m asking any readers of this to support “The Hut” in a public vote to find the Cuprinol Shed of The Year 2019. Having decided to enter “The Hut” into this annual national competition back in spring, it was a big surprise to be contacted about a …
https://www.youtube.com/embed/HQ6KwSXTri8?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Even on a really busy day when the centre of the toon is hotching with cruise ship visitors and Orcadians out shopping it remains a place of peace and tranquility. via St Magnus Cathedral Kirkyard — The Orkney News
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ky7fD6cd6gM?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent “Don’t look at me! I’m a mess. Been hard at work hollowing out a termite nest.” That’s what this kookaburra seems to be saying: “What, you don’t think termite gunge is the right look for me?” “OK then. Here’s what I’ve been doing for the last half hour:” “That’s a big termite nest, high …
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/VCsD7NcQV1w?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Farming sea cucumbers is giving coastal communities in Madagascar an opportunity to earn a sustainable income while contributing to increasing levels of marine life of all kinds, previously in decline due to overfishing. Sea cucumbers are a vital part of the marine ecosystem. They keep ocean acidity levels in check, decompose organic matter into …
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