Tropical forests can be revived after logging – if they’re not turned into oil palm plantations: A green-crested lizard. Biodiversity remained relatively high even after logging of old- growth forests, suggesting that there is value in conserving logged forests. Charlie Marsh, CC BY-NC-ND In parts of the tropics like the island of Borneo, the pace …
Kwame Nkrumah: memorials to the man who led Ghana to independence have been built, erased and revived again: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park lies at the centre of Ghana’s capital, Accra. Recently renovated, it is dedicated to the memory of Kwame Nkrumah, the leader of Ghana’s independence struggle and its first president. Marking the spot of …
Len Goodman: how the late Strictly Come Dancing star revived the nation’s love of ballroom: Len Goodman on the red carpet for Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock With the news of Len Goodman’s death at age 78, ballroom dancing has lost one of its greatest advocates. But Goodman has left a lasting …
Gandhi’s image is under scrutiny 75 years after his assassination – but his protest principles are being revived: Harshit Srivastava S3/Shutterstock Mohandas Karamchand “Mahatma” Gandhi remains, even 75 years after his assassination, a useful symbol for many in India. For secularists, the leader of the country’s independence movement represents an imagined India of the past. …
Elon Musk’s revived US billion Twitter bid is another twist in this tale, but it may not be the last: With only about two weeks to go before a court case over his attempts to withdraw his US$ 44 billion (£39 billion) offer to buy Twitter, Elon Musk’s second U-turn over the deal shows the …
Antisemitism: how the internet has revived old anti-Jewish tropes: Antisemitism in the UK appears to be at a modern record high. The Community Security Trust (CST) is an organisation dedicated to protecting Jewish communities. According to the most recent data it has collected, there were 2,255 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2021. This is …
South Africa in the news: Bassline Live series to be revived with banging line-up: Three-concert series featuring Ami Faku, Msaki and Zoë Modiga will be staged at Gold Reef City’s The Lyric Theatre from this coming Saturday.: “South Africa” – BingNews United States: WilmerHale Careers: Firm History (Video): Since the earliest days of our two …
Mainframes revived, why you should take a break, and more industry trends: As part of my role as a principal communication strategist at an enterprise software company with an open source development model, I publish a regular update about open source community, market, and industry trends. Here are some of my and their favorite articles …
South Africa in the news: James Sherwood, shipping executive who revived the Orient Express, dies at 86: James Sherwood, a brash, outspoken American who spent much of his life traveling in high style while building a London-based business empire that included maritime companies and landmark hotels and …: “South Africa” – BingNews Charlize Theron hopes …
South Africa in the news: Nigeria Vs South Africa : Coach Rohr has revived Super Eagles … – Umahi: Nigeria Vs South Africa – Gov. David Umahi among other soccer fans in Ebonyi, have congratulated the Super Eagles over the team’s qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: Deadline looms for S.Africa’s Zuma over revived graft charges: South Africa’s High Court reinstated the charges last year and the Supreme Court upheld that decision in October, rejecting an appeal by Zuma and describing the NPA’s decision to set aside the charges as “irrational”. The NPA said then that Zuma …
South Africa in the news: The South African Pub Inside A 1700-Year-Old Tree, And Athens’ Newly Revived Mid-Century ZONARS Café: If it’s not already #1, then South Africa easily makes the top 3 on my list of upcoming destinations. When I do make it over there I will try to head up north to the …