Videoconferencing made easy
written by Irina Nedelcu on June 24, 2010
A free online tool is now availble for anyone who needs it. Tinychat is a new site for making free, disposable chat rooms with live audio and video.
Time for camping
written by Irina Nedelcu on June 22, 2010
There’s no better time to enjoy sleeping alongside nature than during summer. The Scottish scenery makes camping ideal.
Taking the train means half price admission to museums
written by Irina Nedelcu on May 27, 2010
There’s a new travel program around called Culture Connect. Taking the train from London to Paris or Brussels guarantees 2 for 1 admission to some of the most famous museums in Europe.
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Clear skies for a little while
written by Joseph Farthing on May 18, 2010
One of the most interesting things about our recent volcano trouble is what it did to the sky. It’s not so noticeable in Edinburgh, but where I grew up in the South East of England aeroplane vapour trails are a regular sight. The familiar sound of take-off and landing becomes a regular part of your background. During the first big flight ban my southern friends kept telling me: “It’s weird now the planes are gone.” The skies felt empty.
Now a fascinating video has emerged that shows you exactly what happened after the ban was lifted. Read more to watch.
