Thought of the day: 5th July 2010
5th July 2010
On this day in 1954, the BBC launched daily TV news.
Posted by River, 5th July 2010
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Thought of the day: 1st July 2010
1st July 2010
Today is International Tartan Day, bizarrely, in Australia and New Zealand.
Posted by River, 1st July 2010
Thought of the day: 2nd July 2010
2nd July 2010
A Russian scuba diver has discovered his canine friend is actually a ‘dogfish’. The RSPCA have expressed concern, but Boniface seems to love the custom made scuba gear he wears swimming with his owner.
Posted by River, 2nd July 2010
Thought of the day: 6th July 2010
6th July 2010
Happy Birthday to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, who turns 75 today.
Posted by River, 6th July 2010
Thought of the day: 7th July 2010
7th July 2010
16% of people who encounter positive endorsements on sites such as Facebook and Twitter go on to buy the product or service, claimed by a recent study by Skywrite.
We better carry on tweeting then!
Posted by River, 7th July 2010
Thought of the day: 8th July 2010
8th July 2010
On this day in 1889 the first issue of the Wall Street Journal was published
Posted by River, 8th July 2010
Thought of the day: 9th July 2010
9th July 2010
It’s salad week! Why not try the delicious Griddled Steak Salad, on page 53 of August’s Weight Watchers magazine?
Posted by River, 9th July 2010
Thought of the day: 12th July 2010
12th July 2010
So Spain have won the world cup. At least an Englishman participated. Go Howard Webb!
Posted by River, 12th July 2010
Thought of the day: 13th July 2010
13th July 2010
Are you 3D ready? The Eyecare Trust claim there are six million people in the UK who have poor binocular vision and can’t see 3D images.
Posted by River, 13th July 2010
Thought of the day: 14th July 2010
14th July 2010
According to social media measurement firm Syncapse, a facebook fan is worth USD$136.38 (£89.55) on average.
Posted by River, 14th July 2010
Thought of the day: 15th July 2010
15th July 2010
Rumour has it Take That and Robbie Williams are set to announce a reunion tonight!
Posted by River, 15th July 2010
Thought of the day: 16th July 2010
16th July 2010
On this day in 1969 Apollo 11 took off for the Moon
Posted by River, 16th July 2010
Thought of the day: 19th July 2010
19th July 2010
Happy Birthday to Your Week Editor Jassy.
Posted by River, 19th July 2010
Thought of the day: 20th July 2010
20th July 2010
Today is Día del Amigo (Friend's Day) - a celebration of friendship, held mainly in Argentina and Uruguay. But why not celebrate with your friends wherever you are?
Posted by River, 20th July 2010
Thought of the day: 21st July 2010
21st July 2010
On this day in 1969, American Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon.
Posted by River, 21st July 2010
Thought of the day: 22nd July 2010
22nd July 2010
Today is Ratcatcher's Day, commemorating the myth of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Posted by River, 22nd July 2010
Thought of the day: 23rd July 2010
23rd July 2010
Happy Birthday to Dare editor Charley for this Sunday!
Posted by River, 23rd July 2010
Thought of the day: 26th July 2010
26th July 2010
Not only does The Royal Household regularly tweet, the British Monarchy now has its very own Flickr stream!
Posted by River, 26th July 2010
Thought of the day: 27th July 2010
27th July 2010
Today is National Sleepy Head Day in Finland. Traditionally, the last person in each house to get up is rudely awoken by being thrown into a lake or doused in water. Did you sleep in this morning?
Posted by River, 27th July 2010
Thought of the day: 28th July 2010
28th July 2010
On this day in 2008, the historic Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare burned down for the second time in 80 years.
Posted by River, 28th July 2010
Thought of the day: 29th July 2010
29th July 2010
A healthy social life may be as good for your long-term health as avoiding cigarettes, according to a research review by the journal PLoS Medicine. When did you last see your friends?
Posted by River, 29th July 2010
Thought of the day: 30th July 2010
30th July 2010
6,000 bikes around London are available for hire from today. Why not experience the delights of this beautiful city on two wheels this weekend?
Posted by River, 30th July 2010
