Astronauts to grow vegetables on Mars
Chinese astronauts are preparing to grow vegetables in space, with both Mars and the Moon named as potential outer space allotment sites. Researchers have successfully completed preliminary tests in the
HMRC ignores plea to reinstate Guernsey QROPS
by Paul Beckwith HM Revenue & Customs has blocked moves by Guernsey QROPS providers to reinstate pensions for retirement savers who do not live on the island. QROPS is short
Proofreaders to check teachers’ work
A school has hired proofreaders to check the spelling and grammar of the teachers. The 1,720-pupil high school has hired “copy editors” to correct mistakes in pupils’ school reports. A
Turkish stalker sails solo to propose to girl
A lovestruck yachtsman sailed 2,500 miles to be reunited with the beautiful British waitress who stole his heart. But Ramazan Culum’s seven-month solo voyage was well and truly scuppered. The
The birds and the Blades
by Clive Goodacre
Christmas tree for a mere €3.3 million
For those seeking a glow to their Christmas this year, a jewellery store in downtown Tokyo has just the answer: a pure gold revolving “tree” covered in Disney characters such
Retirement and Savings – The Facts on Inflation
by Raoul Ruiz Martinez With all of the usual contradictory measures and quotes coming out of the financial press, one in particular reminds us of the peculiar circumstances that face
Good taste
by Guilherme Marques The Nuova Ypsilon is a charismatic little car from an even more charismatic maker. It is time to start looking at Lancias again. Since this is the
Fishy time!
by Dr Maria Alice It is always a good time to eat fish. Even if it is winter time. As a matter of fact, in the Algarve the tradition is
Investing For Growth
by Bill Blevins Three Key Principles To Guide Your Investment Strategy || PART 1 An investor’s portfolio should be built around their specific objectives. If you are investing for growth,