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Posted by Robert on Jan 27, 2012

Word Perfect ?

This is a true story from the WordPerfect helpline. This is an oldie that's been doing the rounds for years now (so old it's about WordPerfect running on DOS) ... but it's still as funny now as it was then.

Posted by Robert on Jan 24, 2012

Origin of Some Popular English Idioms II

The origins of a selection of some popular English expressions and sayings.

Posted by Robert on Jan 20, 2012

The S.S. Stella

The Steam Ship "Stella" has entered local history as a byword for tragedy when she was sadly wrecked in 1899 off of Alderney.

Posted by Robert on Jan 17, 2012

Chewing gum

Where, when and who invented Chewing gum ? Plus how did it become such a global phenomenon ?

Posted by Robert on Jan 13, 2012

Top Five Thought Experiments

Thought experiments are mental hypotheses, used by philosophers as ways of illuminating complex ideas. Here's 5 of the top hot topics.

Posted by Robert on Jan 10, 2012

Ormer Casserole

Ormer is the local name for what are known worldwide as abalones and is found on Guernsey & Jersey shores. This casserole recipe has been around since at least 1673.

Posted by Robert on Jan 6, 2012

How does language influence the way we think ?

Does our language influence the way we think and perceive the world around us? Psychologists think it does.

Posted by Robert on Jan 3, 2012

Photo Voltic Cells (Solar Panels)

Solar cells, or photovoltaic cells, convert energy from sunlight into electricity... but how? What principles lie behind this technology?

Latest Guernsey Headlines

BBC News - Guernsey

Deputies approve own £5k pay rise

	Guernsey States members approve a £5,000 pay rise for the next term and an end to the members' pensions scheme.
Posted on 27 January 2012 \| 7:43 pm

States set date for extra meeting

	An additional States meeting will be held in February as seven items on the January agenda were not debated during the three-day meeting.
Posted on 27 January 2012 \| 7:33 pm

States give midwives more power

	A move to give midwives in Guernsey more power is approved by politicians.
Posted on 27 January 2012 \| 5:54 pm

Accountability is 'hot and sexy'

	Improving accountability in the States of Guernsey will be "a hot and sexy topic" in the new term, according to a committee chairman.
Posted on 27 January 2012 \| 3:28 pm

Call for £20m extra for benefits

	Up to £20m needs to be found to provide help to islanders not already receiving benefits from the States, the Social Security Department suggests.
Posted on 27 January 2012 \| 3:28 pm