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Photography that tells a story

The lens directed at the Calypso singer, Aldwin Roberts for a brighter future. It was 1948, and the Empire Windrush docked with many thinking of going back to the armed forces shocked at a reception that brought many to re-focus  in due course, living in different circumstances where skies were gray and the mood sombre yet many still came in large numbers to fill jobs where some were vacant so gradually becoming noticed for being  hardworking and pleasant. 'London is the Place for Me'* a song that resonates still in today's climate. Where we are facing changes so variant. Let us sing and appreciate the talent, we see in all cultures to surpass those whose outlook is less than benevolent. Life changes all the time so there is less room for arrogance, but more for cultural diversity in all its magnificence. (c) nature thoughts nw    *written and sung by the Calypso singer, Aldwin Roberts (also known as Lord Kitchener ) A young photographer, Aiden Harmitt-Williams, whos...

Healthy recipes in February include Pistachio Poppyseed Orange Yogurt Bread via ambitiouskitchen.com

I have tried lemon drizzle cake with poppyseed and it is delicious so this bread sounds like a winter cake to make for a snack during the cold, wintry mid mornings.   Pistachio Poppyseed Orange Yogurt Bread Another recipe for those wintry days is grilled and warming recipes like grilled salmon. Recipe: 10-Minute Blackened Salmon

Avoid hitting the snooze button on your alarm clock as it can make your day less productive (7 morning habits by getpocket.com)

I sometimes hit the snooze button when my alarm clock goes off. Apparently that can make a person's day less productive and groggy. I prefer tea sometimes too but coffee in moderation is considered a good morning drink with breakfast. 7 morning habits that can affect your entire day

Nature Fresh purifiers really do work (naturefreshpurifier.com)

 I received a Nature fresh purifier after purchasing a key ring that sounds. Lol Here's an article on the Nature Fresh purifier site about how it DOES eliminate dust particles: Grandma wins back grandkids after using the Nature Fresh purifier

Voting open for getting Local Guides Connect to add a Lifestyle tab

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Voting open for a Lifestyle tab on Local Guides Connect The idea is allow Local Guides on Google Maps to discuss their personalities and lifestyle. For instance, a topic I would want to post is, Describe yourself in 3 words. Mine would be: I am sporty, adventurous and competitive.

SussexRoyal! Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Just Launched Their Own Inst...

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As Meghan and Harry join Instagram - what does it take to be an Insta Royal?

Could our mobile phones be listening to our conversations?

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Your Phone is Listening and it's Not Paranoia thesun.co.uk/tech/8678640/proof-phones-listening-to-us

Chef Alexis Gauthier cooks up a Vegan dish on Masterchef

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Photo credit:  shutterstock.com/search/masterchef According to plantbasednews.com, Vegan Chef Gauthier was praised by one of the judges for 'rising to the challenge' in creating a brilliant dish using plant based ingredients. plantbasednews.org/post/masterchef-vegan-battle-semi-final

Adam Handling is BBC's MasterChef star

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Will Adam Handling win the title of Master Chef? Watch BBC's MasterChef  for the latest episodes for 2019. Scottish Chef Adam Handling, at just 30 years old, is the proud owner of  3 London restaurants 2 bars and a deli, The Frog Hoxton (formerly known as The Frog E1), Frog by Adam Handling, Covent Garden, the Adam Handling Chelsea restaurant, Cadogan's by Adam Handling, Iron Stag Bar and Eve Bar. Photo credit: Adam Handling on Twitter @adamhandling Did you catch @AdamHandling on @MasterChefUK last night? We got to interview this talented young chef about his flagship restaurant opening 😲 #Chef #London https://t.co/79owqnrtfo — SquareMeal (@SquareMeal) March 14, 2019

Happy International Women's Day - Female Empowerment - Solo Traveller

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This is an interesting photo. I was standing at the cafe for a short while to take a photo without anyone in it, so this gentleman suddenly appeared but turned his head enough to not be in the picture so to speak. photo via  localguidesconnect.com Googler @kmajewski Article by @kmajewski found here:  localguidesconnect.com/t5/Announcements/Local-Guide-featured-by-Google-for-International-Women-s-Day Female Empowerment - Solo Traveller Celebrating International Women's Day Brave, courageous women admire A solo female traveller by the name of  Vandana Who leaves her job to do what in her heart  she desires To see new places and be free To roam and find safe havens for alone time and to be happy Letting other female solo travellers see What travelling can mean To those who are willing to go from country  to country. Happy International Women's Day! To all those women who empower others constantly! 👋👏👏👏...

Crossing Divides: Do you live in a social bubble? - bbc.co.uk

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Via  bbc.co.uk Are your friends just like you, or do opposites attract in your world? (bbc.co.uk) Are you stuck in a social bubble, or do your friends all have different backgrounds and outlooks from you? (bbc.co.uk) "The research shows that people like to remain optimistic, they like to feel they are diverse and tolerant," says Ipsos Mori's Glenn Gottfried, who oversaw the fieldwork. "It is a very positive finding, even if... we may not do as much as we think we should to escape the 'social bubble' we live in." Social bubble via  dreamstime.com 3 ways to break out of your social media bubble by Straith Schreder via  blog.mozilla.org 1. Get to know your digital neighbours, IRL 2. Keep a balanced (media) diet 3. Scroll through someone else's feed At  Social Bubble Bath IRL Podcast  Veronica Belmont looks at how social media can create, break and filter bubbles. Veronica Belmont : Imagine everything in your line of sight is ...

Australia experiences hottest summer on record - bbc.co.uk

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Via  bbc.co.uk via  bbc.co.uk Australia has experienced its hottest summer on record, according to the nation's Bureau of Meteorology. (bbc.co.uk) How To Survive An Australian Summer -  lifehacker.com.au 1. Drink lots of water throughout the day 2. Use SPF30+ sunscreen 20 minutes before going outdoors and then reapply every 2 hours whilst in the sun. 3. Use a fan at night to prevent mosquitoes buzzing around you and before opening the windows, turn the lights off so they can't see their way into your home. 4. Keep pets cool and healthy throughout the summer months and cool water near them.  Do NOT leave pets inside hot cars. 5. Make a bush fire plan; delegate jobs during a bush fire like who will be taking the pets out of the house and to safety; stay informed of any likely bush fires through the state's Rural Fire Service site. 6. Stay cool without an AC by keeping the blinds and doors to rooms not used, closed and by using a fan and tak...

Kate Middleton ditches £1,200 coat to play football on surprise Belfast visit - mirror.co.uk

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Via:  mirror.co.uk via:  mirror.co.uk The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are at the Irish Football Association in Windsor Park where they will learn more about the community projects on offer. (Mirror.co.uk) Ah but did Kate Middleton play football at Junior school?  😃 For Football Scores and Fixtures visit:  bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scores-fixtures via  azquotes.com Top 25 Quotes by Ruud van Nistelrooy via  azquotes.com

A latte please

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Times like these 'A latte please' does wonders. Time to sit taking a break, to ponder. Time is of essence the latte refreshes in wonder. (c) nature thoughts nw

Toad in the Hole - A Classic British Dish

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Photo credit:   you.co.uk/mary-berrys-individual-toads-in-the-hole-with-onion-gravy-recipe The article provides alternative recipes to some British classic dishes like Toad-in-the-Hole and other internationally flavoured recipes including, a Vegetable Casserole (Southern Living - US style); ONe-Pan Pasta with Harissa Bolognese; Salmon with Thai Basil and Browned Butter and Pearl Couscous with Shrimp and Clams. Recipes via: msn.com Meatball Toad-in-the-Hole; Vegetable Casseroles the Whole Family Will Love [Southern Living]; One-Pan Pasta With Harissa Bolognese; Centrepiece Salmon With Thai Basil and Browned Butter; Pearl Couscous With Shrimp and Clams Photo credit: chatelaine.com/health/diet/five-health-benefits-of-olives-and-olive-oil-plus-a-zesty-tapenade-recipe Top Ten British Foods to 'Warm Your Soul And Fill Your Stomach via  anglotopia.net Bangers and Mash; Cornish Pasties; Lancashire Hotpot; Fish and Chips; ...

These Are The 5 Healthiest Nuts You Can Eat via msn.com

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Via  msn.com (Article by Jill Waldbieser) via:   msn.com According to Jill Waldbieser, nuts contain healthy nutrients like healthy fats, fibre and protein that stave off hunger and heart disease. Jill Waldbieser suggests that the top five nuts to include in a healthy diet are: 1. Walnuts 2. Pistachios 3. Pecans 4. Almonds 5. Peanuts According to  theguardian.com  the top recipes containing nuts are: Almond Cake recipe   Pistachio and Ham salad Hazelnut Parfait Raw Nut Butter Florentine Slab Lemon Cashew Parsley Dip Date, Walnut and Pecan Loaf Walnut Pate en Croute Chipotle-Lime Mixed Nuts Gluten-Free Nut Crackers via  theguardian.com

Uncle Sam Wants You to Help Save the Planet (and poem)

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Photo credit: https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/EltonSherwin/what-should-a-college-student-do-about-global-warming-sherwin-at-ndnu-compressed Poem: There was this time There was this time I wrote of a line of some thoughts that raced through  my mind, during my studies. It was of an observation like any other and I sent it in verse form to a poetry outlet and entered competitions as a motivation. Soon I started a blog that was followed by some I knew from MySpace which was nice but also brought some along whose intent was to be bothersome. It happens and will continue to exist like an extensive list that insists on being a pessimist. (c) nature thoughts nw

Serving white wine with steak is fine and all pairings are nonsense, says expert via MSN.com

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via MSN.com via: sauvignonnz.com  (Sauvignon 2019 - Marlborough)