How do you like me so far?/Do I meet your expectations?
Poetry Corner:How Do You Like Me So Far
A New Look for a New Year at Kirkwall Library
The staff of Orkney Library in Kirkwall have been busy giving it a wee makeover. Here are some pictures of the new layout.
A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney
If you haven’t already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Scotland’s Health: “Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable.”
The following statistics are for November in 2016,2017 and 2018.
Poetry Corner:Y.M.C.A.
On this day, 6th of January 1979, YMCA becomes The Village People’s only UK No.1 single.
Audiobook Review: Mr Midshipman Hornblower by C.S Forester
The first book begins with Hornblower as a seventeen year old midshipman.
Love of Animals: It’s In Our Genes
Scientists have uncovered a genetic difference in people who show greater compassion for animals.
Orkney Walks – More Matters Geological
For this walk, taking an O.S. map is advised, and wearing wellies is strongly advised, as the walk includes some very soggy bits.
UN Requested To Take Over Fukushima Reactors, Japan
In December 2018, the Green Party of Pennsylvania (GPPA) and Green Party of the United States (GPUS) requested the United Nations to take over the crippled nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (Fuku) in Japan.
The Sky Above You – January 2019
The Moon will be New on January 6th and Full on January 21st, a ‘Supermoon’ when the Moon is Full at its closest to Earth.
