Long Live the QUEEN!

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The official photograph released today shows the Queen with her official red box, containing the day’s policy papers, cabinet documents, Foreign Office papers and other letters

 

Today at 5.30pm BST, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in 1,000 years of British history. She has been on the throne for 63 years and 216 days, since February 6 1952, when her father, George VI, died in his sleep.

The Queen has therefore overtaken her grea-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes.

Click on the photo to hear Her Majesty speak in the Scottish Borders today

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TIPS for language learners

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Urban Beaches

Could you believe it? London, like Paris, has its own beaches. Yep, no joking!

Look here.

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Schermata 08-2457239 alle 18.54.39and one at the Royal Docks, directly beneath the Emirates Cable Car!

Schermata 08-2457239 alle 18.58.57So, you are in London, on a HOT August day and you’re dreaming of a swim? Easy! Go to the beach.

For more info, go here

 

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Human landscapes

The impact we have on the earth is astonishing, and the photos you’ll find in the following article are a great example. The criss-crossing roads and paths, the canals, the farms and ports of Canada tell a wonderful story of what we build on the ground to facilitate our daily lives.

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La Citadelle in Quebec

 

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Reflections in a pool

This is cool!

cool photo

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Cities at night

Awesome picture sent from the ISS by @AstroSamantha, i.e. Samantha Cristoforetti.

Paris

PARIS by night

Paris le jour

PARIS by day

 

 

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BANKSY

Another wonderful tweet from @therealbanksy:

who wants change?

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Spine and Texting

A very effective way to show the damage you can cause to your spine when you text your friends.

spine & texting

The weight placed on your neck changes greatly, depending on the angle between your spine and the hand holding the mobile.

Continua a leggere

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The sky above us.

A wonderful picture of the Alps and Northern Italy from the ISS,  posted by Samantha Cristoforetti on Twitter @Avamposto42.

the Alps

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31/12/2014

and now it is …2015!

London Fireworks!

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