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After decades working in IT, with a window overlooking a car park, Mitch Law took redundancy and now watches his Harris hawk soaring in the wind. The Guardian reports that for nearly 30 years, Mitch Law went to work in the same office – four metres square, with...Healthy ageing – staying in your prime after fifty
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It’s extremely meditative. By the end of the week, my capacity for Zen-like calm was epic. Boules sports fall into many categories, all of which look pretty much the same until you get to know them, like spaniels. Obviously my preference was for crown green bowls,...Should we be more worried about flu this year?
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Dispel your post-match gloom with bright spots such as an improving squad and Atomic Kitten’s return If you are still feeling glum about what now feels like an inevitable defeat on penalties for England last month, here are a few reasons to brighten your step. 1. It...Ourplace News
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