Posts by Cecilia Brabin
The Lady’s Maid
Eleven o’clock. A knock at the door…I hope I haven’t disturbed you,madam. You weren’t asleep–were you? But I’ve just given my lady her tea,and there was such a nice cup over, I thought, perhaps… …Not at all, madam. I always make a cup of tea last thing. She drinksit in bed after her prayers…
Read MoreEvolutionary car takes to the sky
Evolutionary car takes to the sky Mar. 12 – A designer in southern Russia has created a vehicle that can travel on land, water and even in the air. It took young designer and inventor Alexander Begak two years to get Evolution to fly but it has now successfully completed more than 100 flights. Begak,…
Read MoreVolcano watchers back in business
Jan 12 – Russian scientists are reestablishing monitoring stations at volcanoes in the eastern region of Kamchatka after volcano Koryasky starts releasing smoke. The Kamchatka peninsula on the Pacific Ocean is one of the most seismologically active places on the planet. It is home to dozens of volcanoes. Vulcanology fell victim to the financial troubles…
Read MoreHer first Ball
Her first BallAuthor: Katherine Mansfield Exactly when the ball began Leila would have found it hard to say. Perhaps her first real partner was the cab. It did not matter that she shared the cab with the Sheridan girls and their brother. She sat back in her ownlittle corner of it, and the bolster…
Read MoreFans react to England-USA draw
The 1-1 draw between England and the USA World Cup teams surprised fans in South Africa and across the pond.
Read MoreUK soccer club sheikhs the world
Sept 3 – The super rich owners of the English soccer club Manchester City say they want trophies and championship victory. The Abu Dhabi United Group for Development wants to turn City into the top club in the league ahead of arch rivals Manchester United. City have long lived in the shadow of United and…
Read MoreUK file pirates to face the music
Jul 24 – Britain’s six biggest Internet providers have agreed a plan to send warning letters to those suspected of illegal file-sharing. ISPs had previously argued they were mere conduits and not responsible for content. But they agreed to the deal after the British government said it would impose legislation if they did not work…
Read MoreWebber unveils “Phantom” sequel
Andrew Lloyd-Webber returns with follow-up to “Phantom” – “Love Never Dies”.
Read MoreJapan’s battery-operated homes
The lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that currently operate mobile phones, cameras and other consumer electronics are now being applied to powering entire homes. Rob Muir reports.
Read MoreHow the fir tree became the Christmas tree
A special festive tale
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