Harmful Effects of Social Media Addiction
We’re raising awareness of Social Media Addiction. Social media helps us to stay connected to our friends and family all the time, keeping ourselves up to date with all that is happening in their lives and share ours as well, however, the excessive use of it can cause some serious side effects especially if the majority of the usage is targeted towards stalking profiles and checking status updates of other people. This is referring to as social media addiction and based on a study by Chicago University, it is much stronger than an addiction to alcohol or nicotine. Although, we […]
The Pandemic Brings Back a Nearly Forgotten Martyr: Saint Corona
Saint Corona had almost been forgotten. Not much is known about her other than that she was killed for her faith in Christianity, probably in the second century A.D. However, the current pandemic of Covid-19, a strain of Coronavirus is bringing her into the spotlight. ‘KNA’ the Catholic News agency based in Germany has reported that the Church’s martyr records have her death down in the year 177 A.D. It is not known for sure where Saint Corona lived, a Greek source claims it was Syria, whilst a Latin source claims it was Marseilles, France and Sicily. The fact we […]
Worshipers Go Online to Fulfil Their Religious Obligations
With the current lockdown due to Covid 19, life has changed for many people. One aspect that people are trying to keep going is their religious observances – something to seek solace and reassurance at a difficult time in the UK and the rest of the World. Most faiths have made an attempt to make some of their services available online, here are just a few we have found. Even if you are not religious these online services give a fascinating window into the religious worlds of many of our neighbours, fostering more tolerance and understanding. Why not give them […]
Power, policy, and the people who wield both. Westminster, devolution, local government, elections, and the backroom deals that shape the rules we all live by. We don’t pick a side — we pick apart the arguments, follow the money, and hold the lot of them to account.
London Grenfell disaster solidarity march, 14 March
#Grenfell #Silentwalk #ACandle4Grenfell Please join us if you can (new route) to show #Solidarity #Unity as we pay our respects. Can’t make it don’t worry light #ACandle4Grenfell and share your pictures with us @Still_I_Rise_GT & @GrenfellUnited...
The ties that bind
Best laid schemes of mice and men, eh? Good intentions, road to hell and all that. As I set out on my wee speaking tour of the Highlands & Islands I also set myself the task of writing regular updates. Due to various technical and human factors, that hasn’t been...
Beyond the borders, beyond the spin. We cover global affairs — conflict, diplomacy, human rights, and the geopolitical currents that ripple back to our doorstep. From the UN to the front lines, the stories here connect what’s happening out there to what it means right here.
Equal rights for women still isn’t written into the American constitution
March 1st in the United States marks the beginning of Women’s History Month. As soon as information begins to make its way into the ether about this special month devoted to women, I begin to hear blowback about why women think we need our own month. Every...
Trump’s Trade War
So, you think Trump’s intention to place tariffs of up to 25% on steel and aluminum imports won’t matter to you? You’ve skimmed the headlines, shrugged your shoulders, and moved on to the juicier news surrounding Jared, Ivanka, Hope Hicks, Donnie and others in the...
Climate, energy, wildlife, and the forces shaping the world around us. From offshore wind farms to nuclear disarmament, rainforest destruction to the politics of fossil fuels — this is where we cover the stories that matter for the planet and the people on it. We dig into the science, challenge the spin, and ask the questions that mainstream media often won’t. Whether it’s a half-trillion-pound vanity project dressed up as progress or a quiet breakthrough happening off the coast of Scotland, if it affects the air we breathe, the water we drink, or the future we’re handing to the next generation, you’ll find it here
Time for Renewed Push to Rid the World of Nuclear Weapons – UN Chief
U.N. Chief Calls for New Push to Rid the World of Nuclear Weapons, U.S. News Feb. 26, 2018, BY TOM MILES GENEVA (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for a new global effort to get rid of nuclear weapons, drawing a cautious response from...
#Ganga needs Help please send an Email
Easy copy paste to email addresses : administration@attorneygeneral.gov.lk pm@pmoffice.gov.lk secpm@pmoffice.gov.lk meegasmulla@yahoo.com “The World Is Watching. Release Ganga into Protective Custody Now” #TempleElephant You can follow more from the Animal Welfare by...
Donald Trump’s nuclear war threat, satiric video
This 23 February 2018 satiric animation by Mark Fiore from the USA says about itself: Buster the Little Nuke While we’ve all been watching dueling memos, unhinged tweets and stock market dips, the Trump administration is quietly brining us closer to nuclear war. But...
Formula 1 to introduce ‘Grid Cockneys’ in 2018 season
Sorted! Two ‘grid cockneys’ pictured last night practising for The Monaco Grand Prix Following their decision to scrap the traditional ‘grid girls’ this season, F1 bosses have announced, that in the 2018 season, cars will line up on the starting grid...
The things that shape how we live and how we learn. From mental health and the NHS to school policy, university funding, and the growing influence of technology in the classroom — we cover the issues that affect real people every day, not just the ones that make convenient headlines.
What to Do When Someone Dies: A Practical and Compassionate Guide for Families in North Wales
Losing someone you love is one of the most difficult experiences any person faces. In the immediate aftermath of a bereavement, grief and shock can make even straightforward decisions feel overwhelming, and many families find themselves unsure of what to do first, who...
Funeral Keepsake Ideas for Family and Friends
When we lose someone we love, finding meaningful ways to remember them becomes part of the healing process. Funeral keepsakes offer comfort by providing a tangible reminder of the person who has passed, helping family and friends carry their memory forward. Whether...