On 15th of November 1971 the Intel Corporation put on general sale the Intel 4004 microprocessor.
“Announcing a new era in integrated electronics” #OnThis Day
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SEPA Flood alert For #Orkney
There is a risk of coastal flooding in this area on Sunday due to a combination of high tides, surge and waves. The greatest risk is around the time of high tide. Potential impacts include isolated flooding affecting individual properties, localised flooding of exposed land and roads, and spray and wave overtopping.
Award for Orkney’s Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms
The project won highly commended in the ‘new life for old buildings’ category.
HIAL Air Controllers Overwhelmingly Opposed to Centralisation
“Prospect members in HIAL are absolutely committed to protecting and serving their local communities. That is why they are opposing this deeply damaging project which will reduce services at two airports, take £2.2 million of direct employment out of local economies and put nearly 50 staff out of a job.”
Celebrating & Inspiring Women in Science
On Friday 6 November 2020, 11 life scientists and science communicators, and 11 mathematicians and computer scientists, from across the world, were recognised for their scientific achievements and the work they do to promote STEM for the next generation.
Rerwick Revisited
“We’ve been to Rerwick many times, but it’s one of those places which you can return to again and again, and there’s always something different to notice.”
Tracing Orkney’s Origins
A new book by Laird Scranton
Books for Christmas Appeal
“Everyone deserves a little bit of magic at Christmas so please do donate £5 if you can.”
Ariane is No. 1 for the Scottish Greens
“I want the people of Orkney to know that I want to see Orkney treated with fairness and proper consideration as plans for a Green Recovery are put in place. “
A Personal Tribute To Dr. Euan MacKie And His Work
“I valued Euan, not only for his knowledge, but for his acceptance of other ways of seeing that knowledge.”
