Spin-the-Globe: Old Version
Sometimes newer isn’t always better, but it’s a hard argument to make if we’re talking about computer software. Upgrades are a fact of life and unavoidable if we want to keep our systems protected from online threats, but it can also be disappointing when newer versions fail to function in familiar ways. We can be […]
Spin-the-Globe: Accept a Challenge with Project 333
Project 333 is a minimalist fashion challenge that invites you to dress with 33 items or less for 3 months. Not included in this number, of course, are things such as your underwear, wedding ring, sleep or exercise clothes. But everything else — and we mean everything — is boxed up and stored out of […]
Spin-the-Globe: Ehang 184, Future Mega Drones
The Ehang 184, unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, is designed to carry a single person up to 10 miles. Watch the full working principles of Ehang 184. Forget self-driving cars, that’s so 2015. Now a Chinese company is developing drones that will carry humans. Drone-maker Ehang has built a prototype of a small, personal helicopter […]
Spin-the-Globe: NukeMap Lets You Detonate a Nuke on Google Maps
Ever wondered about the destructive forces of radioactive fallout if a nuke was detonated in a location near you? Visitors to the NukeMap can drag markers to targets or type in the name of any city to estimate fatalities and injuries in any location viewable in Google Maps. Users can select from a large variety […]
Spin-the-Globe: Google Sheep View
Google Sheep View is a funky hobby website founded by Ding Ren, a photographer and professor based in Washington state, and Mike Karabinos, a archival theorist and musician in Amsterdam. “We started this project in 2015 because it was the year of the sheep and because we enjoy the sheep view when riding trains in […]
Spin-the-Globe: Builders of the Alaska Railroad
Anchorage was a city created to serve as the construction headquarters for the Alaska Railroad, a project implemented by the Alaska Engineering Commission. The city was officially founded in 1915 and the railroad was completed just before the U.S. entered World War I. Until WWII, the Alaska Railroad was the economic hub of Anchorage. The […]
Spin-the-Globe: The First 30 Videos That Played When MTV Launched in August, 1981
The chances are that if you’re over 40, you know exactly where you were when MTV launched on August 1, 1981. Most of us were still living at home while our lives were hung in the balance somewhere between learning how to ride a bike and planning for our first year of college. We had […]
Spin-the-Globe: Teaching Machines to See and Understand
by Mike Schroepfer | Facebook Many people think of Facebook as just the big blue app, or even as the website, but in recent years we’ve been building a family of apps and services that provide a wide range of ways for people to connect and share. From text to photos, through video and soon […]
Spin-the-Globe: 25 Families Share One Vehicle
Designed by Brenda and Robert Vale and constructed in 1998, the Hockerton Housing Project is more than 25 years old. Located in North Nottingham, it was the UK’s first earth sheltered, self sufficient, ecological housing development. The Hockerton houses are buried partly into the earth for the best insulation and were designed with no mechanical heating […]
Spin-the-Globe: Disappearing Delivery Vehicles
It sounds like an engineering fantasy, or maybe an episode from Mission Impossible: A flock of small, single-use, unpowered delivery vehicles dropped from an aircraft, each of which literally vanishes after landing and delivering food or medical supplies to an isolated village during an epidemic or disaster. And it would be nothing more than a […]
Spin-the-Globe: Things We Forget to Thank Strong Women For
by Ann Midori | Thought Catalog The phrase ‘strong woman’ can conjure up images of the impenetrable action hero, or the stiletto-sporting executive. But strength comes in many forms–physical, mental, and emotional. In partnership with ABC’s Quantico, a new series that stars some badass female agents, we wanted to take the opportunity to acknowledge all […]
Spin-the-Globe: German Made Visionsbike
Expertise from the automotive sector is helping to make cycling safer and more comfortable. The mechatronics specialist Brose is presenting some of its ideas at the 66th International Motor Show. The family-owned company is exhibiting an e-bike design study: the so-called “Visionsbike” was a result of collaboration with Murat Guenak’s prestigious design team. It demonstrates […]
Spin-the-Globe: Robot Dogs Are a Drone’s Best Friend
Autonomous Systems Lab (ASL) led by Prof. Roland Siegwart, is on a mission to create robots and intelligent systems that are able to autonomously operate in complex and diverse environments. “We are interested in the mechatronic design and control of systems that autonomously adapt to different situations and cope with our uncertain and dynamic daily […]
Spin-the-Globe: Jukebox at the Library of Congress
The National Jukebox is a free, searchable streaming jukebox of more than 10,000 historical recordings from the Library of Congress. This vast inventory was originally produced by Victor Talking Machine Company between 1901 and 1925, in an era before microphones. The original recording process required performers to work in front of flared metal horns which […]
Spin-the-Globe: The Beautiful, Missing Art in INTERPOL’s Database
The stolen art listed in the Works of Art database may never be recovered, but since 2009 the public has been invited to browse through INTERPOL’s photos of the world’s most beautiful missing art. You can select to search through recent thefts, recovered art, and art that has been recovered but its owner cannot be […]
Spin-the-Globe: Woodburning Camp Stove Powers USB Devices
Not only can this wee camp stove light up your life, it can recharge it, too. The BioLite is a true on-demand energy source that converts heat from its fire into usable electricity. It creates enough energy to recharge your smartphone, power small lights and cook your dinner, too. It takes less than 5 minutes […]
Spin-the-Globe: Solarflora is Green Power for Public Spaces
Combining green consciousness with sleek and sustainable ultra-modern design, the Solarflora from Nectar is a fully functional solar generator that, in addition to providing green power at public spaces, pays elegant and stylized tribute to nature’s simple beauty. Suggestive of a giant flower, with lines that are simultaneously clean and slightly curvilinear rising to petal-like […]
Spin-the-Globe: 9 Ways to Call Someone a Liar
Today as we SPIN-THE-GLOBE we land on a website we think you’ll find educational, entertaining and incredibly useful. The Oxford Dictionary probably sounds like the last place you’d surf for fun, but after you discover the Oxford Words Blog, you’ll probably bookmark it. We did. This blog will make you smarter, funnier and way more awesome […]
Spin-the-Globe: Jack’s Joint & Stories of the Sea
Jack’s Joint is a collection of more than 950 sea stories and tales of being a U.S. Coast Guard “Coastie” which was organized and painstakingly indexed by Jack Aarol Eckert who passed away on March 24, 2005. More than 10 years later his site continues to attract visitors from all over the world. He left […]
Spin-the-Globe: Bering Sea Crab Boat Converted into Floating Strip Club
A new attraction on Alaska’s Kodiak Island features exotic dancers who entertain fishermen on a converted Bering Sea crabbing boat dubbed the “Wild Alaskan” — and it’s already encountered choppy regulatory seas. Barely open for business, the floating bar and grill was briefly shut down by the Coast Guard after someone reported that a water […]
Spin-the-Globe: The Chained Library
The Chained Library, which is literally a library of books chained to shelves, is located inside the Hereford Cathedral in Hereford. It’s one of the oldest examples of a security system dating back to the middle ages. Needless to say, it was highly effective. Today the Chained Library can still be seen as it was […]
Spin-the-Globe: The Naturally Pink Waters of Lake Hillier
Lake Hillier is a lake on Middle Island, which is the largest of the islands and islets that make up the Recherche Archipelago, Western Australia. The most notable feature of the lake is its pink colour. It’s such a significant distinguishing feature of the archipelago that air passengers often take note of it. The colour […]
Spin-the-Globe: The East Brother Island Lighthouse
East Brother Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on East Brother Island near the tip of Point San Pablo in Richmond, California. It marks the entrance to San Pablo Bay from San Francisco Bay. It was built in 1874 and automated in 1969. The lighthouse was designed by Paul Johannes Pelz, a German-American architect, best […]
Spin-the-Globe: 5 Grains that Sustained Ancient Warriors
While ancient warriors ate a variety of fresh foods, armies maintained strength by consuming high quality grains on a consistent basis. Grains had to be easy to transport and even easier to cultivate in a variety of climates as warriors conquered the world. Today these grains are still available and we highly recommend incorporating them […]
Spin-the-Globe: The Secret World of Dead Drops
German digital artist Aram Bartholl started the Dead Drops Project in New York City in 2010 and now the idea of implanting public USB drives into random walls and buildings has gone global. It’s easy (and completely irresistible) to participate. The concept is simple — locate a Dead Drop and connect to it using any […]
Aberdeen
- Council tenant praised for commitment to tenant engagement 26th June 2017An Aberdeen tenant is celebrating winning a prestigious award for his commitment to Tenant Participation. The Tenant Information Service have honoured Aberdeen City Council tenant Paul McMenemy at their conference earlier this month. Paul won the Frances Nelson MBE award which celebrates the hard work of an individual who has made a real difference in […]
- Catering staff lead the way in Scotland 26th June 2017Aberdeen City Council is the first local authority in Scotland to receive a prestigious award for the quality of food they serve in primary and secondary schools. Catering staff the Council have once again received silver accreditation for the healthy meals they serve in primary schools and have become the first in Scotland to successfully […]
- Union Street takes centre stage as fresh deep clean starts 26th June 2017A second specialist deep clean of Union Street was under way today as part of regeneration work under the City Centre Masterplan. The first phase of Operation Union Street Rejuvenation, launched last September, has included the upgrading of street furniture and the creation of a dedicated team to keep the thoroughfare in top condition. Union […]
Aberdeenshire
- Macduff Harbour provides easier access to ice for fishing vessels 23rd June 2017Following recent developments at Macduff Harbour for the benefit of the fishing industry, vessels can now take ice on board more easily to help keep catches fresh while at sea.
- Investigatory Powers 23rd June 2017Councillors have approved an update to a policy which helps officers in their efforts to prevent and detect crimes.
- Be drawn into a good book with the Aberdeenshire Summer Reading Challenge 23rd June 2017A hugely successful children's reading challenge in Aberdeenshire was launched yesterday, giving young people across the area the chance to be drawn into a good book over the summer.
Angus
- New affordable housing at Eastgate 26th June 2017Angus Council’s Communities Convener officially opened three new affordable houses in Eastgate, Friockheim today (Monday 26 June).
- Assurance for domestic tenants following London fire 19th June 2017In the wake of the catastrophic incident at Grenfell Tower in West London last week, Angus Council has conducted a comprehensive review of our domestic properties.
- Reopening of Montrose Recycling Centre 16th June 2017Montrose Recycling Centre will reopen at 9.15am on Friday 23 June.
- Brechin pupils and residents learn how to save a life in one day 15th June 2017Over 500 pupils Brechin Community Campus and residents have been trained in life-saving CPR techniques from emergency care professionals in a single day.
- What matters to our tenants, matters to us 5th June 2017Our Business Angus team will be surveying business tenants over the coming weeks.
Argyll & Bute
- Dunoon Grammar School is Apps for Good UK School of the Year 23rd June 2017
- National success for Young Enterprise group 22nd June 2017
- Knock Bridge reopens after essential strengthening works 20th June 2017
- Royal honour for lollipop lady 20th June 2017
- Don’t miss out on share of £50,000 20th June 2017
- Argyll and Bute Council can help make your home more energy efficient 19th June 2017
Clackmannanshire
- Improving outcomes for Clackmannanshire's communities 19th June 2017The Clackmannanshire Alliance has agreed draft key priorities to ensure that Clackmannanshire is a place where all people can prosper.We now want to hear your views on these draft priorities via two ongoing online consultations.Under the Community Empowerment Act the Clackmannanshire Alliance is required to publish a Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP) 2017-2027 which will […]Clackmannanshire Council
- Unsafe Electrical Products Seized 14th June 2017Around 14,000 unsafe electrical products have been seized from a warehouse in Alloa and will now be destroyed, following action taken by Clackmannanshire Trading Standards Service.A forfeiture order has now been granted for the products, which included Christmas lights, UV nail bars and light bulbs, which were discovered by Trading Standards after complaints were received […]Clackmannanshire Council
Dundee
- Top councillor backs small business 25th June 2017A LEADING councillor has backed Dundee’s small business community to play its part in the city’s on-going economic regeneration.Lynne Short, convener of Dundee City Council’s city development committee was speaking after meeting with small business chiefs.She said: “Nearly half the people employed in the private sector in Dundee work for a small or medium sized […]Mike Boyle
- More disabled parking bays 20th June 2017MORE PEOPLE with disabilities have been able to get dedicated parking spaces near their homes thanks to a scheme run by Dundee City Council.Almost 100 new spaces were created last year as part of the initiative brought in after new legislation, passed by the Scottish Parliament, was enacted in 2009. ...Mike Boyle
East Ayrshire
- Ministerial visit for new £12.4m Whatriggs Campus 26th June 2017 East Ayrshire Council PR
- Celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week 26th June 2017 East Ayrshire Council PR
- Council flies the flag for Armed Forces Day 26th June 2017 East Ayrshire Council PR
- Children’s Panel recognition 23rd June 2017 East Ayrshire Council PR
East Dunbartonshire
- Official Opening of Thomas Muir Primary School and Cleddens Early Learning and Childcare Centre 26th June 2017Date: Monday, 26 June, 2017 Provost Alan Brown was joined by pupils and invited guests as he officially opened the new Thomas Muir Primary School and adjoining Cleddens Early Learning and Childcare Centre (CEL&CC) at a special ceremony on Thursday, 22 June 2017. With the help of Fateh from P4, Kenzie from P5 and pre-schooler Sophia […]
- Vote for Mugdock - our 'Hidden Gem' 23rd June 2017Date: Friday, 23 June, 2017 As part of Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, Dig It! 2017 are working to unearth six of Scotland's extraordinary Hidden Gems. Mugdock Country Park has been nominated and is appealing for your vote. Visitors and local residents can show their support by clicking on the link below, selecting the pink vote […]
East Lothian
- Prestonpans Head Teacher Sheila Laing awarded SCEL Fellowship 26th June 2017Sheila Laing, Head Teacher at Prestonpans Infant School, has been awarded a fellowship by the Scottish College for Educational Leadership (SCEL).
- Ormiston Primary scoop digital award 22nd June 2017Ormiston Primary has gained national ‘Digital School’ status for excellence in digital technology in teaching and learning, the first East Lothian Council School to do so.
- Pinkie St Peter’s Primary celebrates new school extension 22nd June 2017Pinkie St Peter’s celebrated the grand opening of their new school extension this week with a special ribbon cutting ceremony.
East Renfrewshire
- Help our children cross the road safely 26th June 2017We are recruiting School Crossing Patrollers in East Renfrewshire. Could this be the role for you?United Kingdom
- Green light for primary school name change 26th June 2017Springhill and Auchenback Primary School in Barrhead to be renamed Hillview Primary School.United Kingdom
- Residents to vote on road improvement projects 23rd June 2017Community to decide on £600,000 of worksUnited Kingdom
- Be a responsible dog owner at UK's best park 14th June 2017Campaign launched to urge Rouken Glen Park visitors to be responsible dog owners.United Kingdom
- Nominations open for new community council 13th June 2017Interested in being involved in the new Eaglesham and Waterfoot Community Council?United Kingdom
Edinburgh
- Edinburgh in Bloom 23rd June 2017Details of this year's opening International Festival event have been released.
- Armed Forces Day in Edinburgh 23rd June 2017Armed Forces Day in Edinburgh will kick off with a parade showcasing the high profile presence of the Armed Forces and veteran community in Edinburgh.
- Council streamlines committee system 22nd June 2017Elected members today (Thursday, 22 June) agreed the restructure of the City of Edinburgh Council’s committee system.
- Mechanical marvels move into the Museum 21st June 2017Forty special clockwork characters have been ticking, springing and racing their way to Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood.
Falkirk
- Rare predator makes an appearance in Falkirk 22nd June 2017.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } A year long conservation project has accidentally discovered that one of Scotland’s rarest predators has moved into the Falkirk area. Pine Marten, which are […]
- Expansion of Early Years and Childcare 14th June 2017The number of hours provided for early learning and childcare is set to almost double! Parents currently receive 600 hours free each year but this will increase to 1140 hours by 2020. Members at yesterday’s Education Executive were given details of the Scottish Government’s commitment to increase early year’s learning and childcare and agreed expenditure […]
- Statement regarding Grenfell Tower incident London 14th June 2017Update Friday 16 June “Housing staff will continue to visit properties in high rise buildings to offer guidance and reassurance if required and reminding residents that all communal areas and corridors are kept clear of any obstructions. In addition to our regular inspections of fire equipment such as extinguishers, fire & smoke alarms, fire doors […]
Fife
- Public Notices for Planning Applications 26th June 2017Planning Application Advertisements are Moving to the Courier
- What's new in Adult Protection? 26th June 2017An update on our surveys, adult protection stories, easy read and awareness weeks.
- Subscribe to Fifelife 26th June 2017Keep up to date with local news, NHS articles and events from around Fife.
- The Macedonia Mobile - aka The Maci Selfie 23rd June 2017Artist Kerry Wilson was commissioned by Fife Council to portray the vibrancy and enthusiasm that has been generated in West Glenrothes over the past few months, as a result of the Golden Glenrothes Charrette.
- Gaelic Awareness Sessions 23rd June 2017This free session explores the heritage of Gaelic in Fife.
- Kirkcaldy High School News 23 June 23rd June 2017Dear Parent/Carer I'm hoping that this regular message finds you well. Last Friday...
Glasgow
- Glasgow's Success at Royal Highland Show 26th June 2017Glasgow City Council's livestock team is celebrating success at the Royal Highland Show again this year.Glasgow Young Scot, 20 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5ES, United Kingdom
- A Blueprint for 2020 - The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland 23rd June 2017Early learning and childcare across the county is going through a period of change over the next few years with the Scottish Government's commitment to almost double the number of funded hours for families currently available from 600 hours to 1140 per year by 2020 and we are looking for your views.Glasgow Young Scot, 20 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5ES, United Kingdom
- Glasgow city centre commercial waste pilot comes into effect this weekend 22nd June 2017The Council's six-month pilot project to tackle issues around commercial waste in the city centre comes into operation this weekend.Glasgow Young Scot, 20 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5ES, United Kingdom
Highland
- Senior Highland Councillor is elected Chairman of HITRANS 26th June 2017he new Chairman of HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, is Councillor Allan Henderson, Chairman of The Highland Council’s Places Committee.
- ‘Tell Us Once’ automatically updates government departments 26th June 2017A new service for the bereaved in Highland is launched today by The Highland Council called ‘Tell Us Once’.
- Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums are European Champions 26th June 2017Highland can once again be proud of its young people following the success of several youth pipe bands at the weekend’s European Pipe Band Championships in Forres on Saturday 24 June.
- Chair appointed to Nairnshire Committee 26th June 2017Councillor Tom Heggie was elected as the Chair of the Nairnshire Committee at its meeting on Friday 23 June. Councillor Laurie Fraser was elected as Provost of Nairn.
Inverclyde
- Sniffer Dog Helps Officers Seize Thousands of Cigarettes 22nd June 2017Thousands of cigarettes and over two kilos of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized by Inverclyde Council Trading Standards in a series of targeted raids.
- Council Funds Provision of Low Cost Loans 20th June 2017Inverclyde Council has approved a £150,000 grant to provide low-cost loans for people who are struggling financially.
- Audit of Best Value: Inverclyde Council 20th June 2017Inverclyde Council will meet on Thursday 29 June to consider the findings of the Accounts Commission.
Midlothian
- A note about cladding on our council low rise buildings 26th June 2017We are not carrying out invasive inspections in our low rise properties with cladding.
- Recognising those who have made a splash in sport 26th June 2017Nominations open for the Midlothian Sports Awards 2017
- Pupils and parents get preview of Roslin Primary 25th June 2017P5 pupils Eva Longwe, Grace Muir and Ruaridh Johnston joined the parent council recently for a sneak preview of their new school, Roslin Primary.
Orkney
- Welcome for young workforce funding 26th June 2017The award of £330,000 from the Scottish Government towards an initiative to help Orkney’s young people find fulfilling jobs and careers has been welcomed today (Monday 26 June).
- Nine projects receive LEADER backing 22nd June 2017Nine community projects across Orkney have recently benefited from funding from Orkney’s LEADER fund.
- Memories of hostel life as 70th anniversary celebrated 21st June 2017Former residents gathered this week to mark seven decades since the opening of Orkney’s original school hostel.
Shetland Islands
- 26/06/17 - SIC welcomes boost for young workforce - Drivers and pedestrians - take care on the zebra crossings-- Delivered by Feed43 service
- AHS pupil Erraid Davies heads to US - Nesting and Baltasound schools achieve sports awards - SSNAG donates to Eric Gray ...-- Delivered by Feed43 service
- Council welcomes Islands Bill to Scottish Parliament - Scambusters Shetland roadshow - helping you protect yourself from...-- Delivered by Feed43 service
- One hundred days until Shetland's Sports Conference - Cullivoe Primary School receives Unicef UK Award - Blue Green Alga...-- Delivered by Feed43 service
- Operational note: Surface dressing - A970 North Road - New Education Chair & Vice Chair visit new AHS - 31/05/17-- Delivered by Feed43 service
- Councillors' Remuneration 2016/17 - Statement on the Manchester attack - Positive report for CLD in Shetland-- Delivered by Feed43 service
South Ayrshire
- Bright sparks save power as Energy Calendar shines in 2017 23rd June 2017Read more
- Marr College win South Ayrshire Council’s first ever History Challenge 22nd June 2017Read more
- Calling all computer whizz-kids as South Ayrshire’s first Code Club opens 22nd June 2017Read more
- South Ayrshire Provost waves off fund raising car rally 21st June 2017Read more
- Diamond wedding anniversary for Ron and Ann Brown 21st June 2017Read more
- Diamond wedding anniversary for Donald and Alice McIntosh 20th June 2017Read more
South Lanarkshire
- 70 voices heard in East Kilbride 26th June 2017There were no calls for silence at East Kilbride Central Library when the 70 Voices project got together.
- Cash boost for new housing 23rd June 2017The council has welcomed the announcement of a further £1.75billion Scottish Government investment in affordable housing.
- Top athletes honoured at awards night 21st June 2017Our top athletes and coaches have been honoured at South Lanarkshire’s 21st annual awards ceremony.
- Taxi driver certificate assures guide dog owners 20th June 2017A new tactile certificate to show when taxi drivers are medically exempt from carrying guide dogs has been introduced.
- Council reassures its high rise residents 19th June 2017South Lanarkshire Council is reassuring residents of its tower blocks following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London.
Stirling
- Viola Stirling’s Nature Diary – June 1921 26th June 2017In the aptly named ‘Deer Forest’, Viola has a close encounter with a stag. We are unsure of what type of deer it is, but we can probably presume it […] The post Viola Stirling’s Nature Diary – June 1921 appeared first on .
- Viola Stirling’s Nature Diary – 06 June 1921 23rd June 2017In her next diary entry Viola is still on holiday in the Cairngorms. She has travelled to the moors by Feshiebridge Road. This is located just south of Aviemore. The […] The post Viola Stirling’s Nature Diary – 06 June 1921 appeared first on .
- Viola Stirling’s Nature Diary: 5th June 1921 19th June 2017Into June 1921 and Viola remains on holiday in the Aviemore area. She has noticed a House Martin’s nest above the window of the room in the house where she […] The post Viola Stirling’s Nature Diary: 5th June 1921 appeared first on .
Scottish Folklore
The Enigmas of Janet Douglas and Christian Shaw
Lands of Celtic Lore
Presaging Death
The Grave Suspected of Being Suspicious
The Legend Of Yester Castle
The Cailleach – Scotland’s Midwife: The Stories In Our Landscape
Fairies in the Scottish Witch Trials
Scottish Folklore: Fishing Tales
Scottish Folklore: Am Fear Liath Mór
Scottish Folklore: The Stories of Glamis
