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Ozzy Osbourne Delivers Update Following Spinal Surgery

Posted on June 18, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Ozzy Osbourne Delivers Update Following Spinal Surgery: Three days after undergoing major surgery to realign pins implanted in his neck and back, Ozzy Osbourne has issued an update for his concerned fans. Continue reading →

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Ghost plane flies over European skies, was it a Russian test over NATO countries? Security services say “Pilots spoke Russian”

Posted on June 17, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

A twin-engined aircraft with its transponder switched off flew over seven European countries. Accompanied by fighter jets, it landed in Bulgaria: police found no one on board. Continue reading →

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Plug finally pulled on Internet Explorer: good riddance!

Posted on June 15, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer browser and redirect users to Edge:

Company says decision to disable desktop app comes as web developers less likely to make sites compatible with browser, which first graced computers in 1995.

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New Zealand proposes to tax farmers for livestock burps

Posted on June 9, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

In a first, New Zealand will tax burps by cattle and sheep in order to tackle one of its biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new draft plan brought out by the government and farm representatives. Livestock emissions are a major source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas; New Zealand has more livestock than people. Continue reading →

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In a blow to Apple, the EU settles on a single mobile charging port.

Posted on June 8, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple. Continue reading →

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The desertification of Malta amidst rising air temperatures

Posted on June 7, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Malta is experiencing a water shortage dilemma as a result of a lack of groundwater and rising global temperatures. Since 1952, the air temperature in Malta has risen by 1.54°C. Parts of the islands are becoming desert, unable to maintain the same level of food production and endangering Maltese daily life. Continue reading →

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Former BON JOVI Bassist Alec John Such Dies At 70

Posted on June 6, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Former BON JOVI bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. It’s unclear how Such passed away, but the band shared the news via its social media channels. Continue reading →

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Pink Floyd Is Officially on TikTok

Posted on June 4, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Is their label forcing Pink Floyd to go viral on TikTok, too? On Monday, the iconic band joined the video platform by sharing generic-ish videos with some of their most iconic songs. But hey, now they’re on the app. Continue reading →

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Some published ENG work

Posted on June 4, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Not usually one to blow my own trumpet, but here’s some news bulletin pieces produced with own local on site filming or interviews,… Putting them out here for sake of record, in case they get lost,… Continue reading →

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WHAT THE MILITARY REALLY ISN’T: JUST PARADE SQUARE DRILL MARCHING

Posted on June 4, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

Any soldier will admit and concede that military drill has multiple benefits, some intangible and some to be realised possibly years later. All of these benefits come to fruition in battle, that’s why soldiers march in the military, but they also are realised in all kinds of aspects of life in general. Continue reading →

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