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Why is Darwin nearly extinct in textbooks?
As Charles Darwin's 200th birthday approaches, new research from the University of Salford has identified a decline in references to the pioneering scientist in A level textbooks - despite the continuing presence of creationist theory. Dr Paul Rees, a lecturer in biology and former A level teacher, examined textbooks and syllabuses used in the UK... »
The Rock Art Code
ShareA little while ago I wrote about a dig finding some new rock art..I cannot remember whether it was on this site or another one, but back last year, a dig found some new rock art which I will link to in a minute. The 5,000-year-old Neolithic carvings of concentric circles, interlocking rings and... »
Pick of the Day – Grandma’s Place 920 by Kent Lorentzen
Share Hand crafted and painted Grandma’s Place sign and corn stalks on display at a farmers market. I love this image and it evokes memories of shopping with my Nana. A great photograph for a kitchen or conservatory! Grandma’s Place 920 by Kent Lorentzen — View Larger The bit I love the most? Free Hugs and... »
Kew Gardens – Sat 7 February to Sun 8 March 2009 Princess of Wales Conservatory
Share At the centre of the Tropical Extravaganza festival is the Princess of Wales Conservatory which will be brimming with thousands of orchids and tropical flowers such as bromeliads and anthuriums. To discover more, you can also take one of their behind-the-scenes Tropical... »
Where were you when Barack Obama was inaugurated? and Do you Twitter?
Share Where were you during the inauguration of the new President and Vice President of the United States of America? I was in the middle of a history making event, chatting on CNN and Facebook Connect to people throughout the world, watching together the inauguration nearly live on CNN website. Facebook has been my home for a... »
Update – I bought a Medi Alert from eBay – DONT!
ShareHere is the final update in the horrible episode in my life I bought a medi-alert from eBay – DONT My neck, you will be pleased to hear, is nearly all healed now. I still get itches ocasionally but, for the most part, it is ok. I packaged the medi-alert pendant back to the lady I... »
Pick of today is a video – Odd Friends – LETS HAVE PEACE
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Time Magazine’s Icon Maker of the Year, Artist Shepard Fairey, Joins Adopt-a-pet.com to Kick Off National Campaign
Share Adopt-a-Pet.com today announced the launch of its ADOPT Campaign with an image developed by Shepard Fairey, the artist widely known for his Barack Obama “HOPE” image. What better advocate could our nation’s shelter animals have than artist Shepard Fairey, the man TIME magazine named “Icon Maker” of the year! “An image has the power to... »
The Foothills
Share He realized he would not have time to think about her as he neared the foothills. The journey was not incredibly long, but the contours of the land would allow him to see the range he came from. The land was granting him time to think, and was, in that sense, giving him a... »
Tuna Tin on world tour..but is it art ?
ShareSomething fishy is going on Downunder and is making waves right across the art world. Having seen their hopes sunk in the Olympics, our Aussie cousins are now turning their attentions to more cultural pursuits. Next time you open a tin of line caught sustainable Tuna don’t throw the tin away because you just might... »






Pick of the Day – Amy Fose
Imagined Lives: Mystery Portraits 1520-1640
Monthly Photo Tip – March 2010
At Home
Pick of the Day – Edward Sobuta
Tribute to Gareth Carrivick
Trillum by David Lane
Pick of the Day – Alfred Ng
Production begins on Jane Eyre
Its Spring 2010a by David Lane






