BlogHide Resteemsallenjohn (25)in china • 6 years agoGolden Horse awards: Taiwan controversy at 'Chinese Oscars'There was controversy over the status of the island of Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards for Chinese-language films, dubbed the "Chinese Oscars". The awards are held annually in Taiwan and are open…allenjohn (25)in entertainment • 6 years agoKhmer Rouge verdict: 'I live next to my torturer'After 12 years in operation, the UN-backed Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia on Friday delivered what will likely be its final verdict. But away from the courtroom, some survivors of one of the 20th…allenjohn (25)in love • 6 years agoChildren in Need: Meet the children helped through bereavementMeet the two 11-year-old boys who have learnt to open up following the loss of a family member. Ryan and Josh, both from Northumberland, lost a father and grandfather to cancer. Thanks to the…allenjohn (25)in science • 6 years agoKilogram gets a new definitionScientists have changed the way the kilogram is defined. Currently, it is defined by the weight of a platinum-based ingot called "Le Grand K" which is locked away in a safe in Paris. On Friday…allenjohn (25)in school • 6 years agoNew Zealand students say word 'trivial' in exam confused themHigh School students in New Zealand who didn't know what the word "trivial" meant in an exam question have demanded not to be marked down as a result. More than 2,600 people signed an online…allenjohn (25)in cricket • 6 years agoNetherlands beat FranceThe Netherlands deservedly beat France in the Uefa Nations League to end the world champions' 15-game unbeaten run and relegate Germany. Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum struck from close…allenjohn (25)in austria • 6 years agoVienna nest of spies: Why Austria is still centre for espionageI watched from a distance as a chartered maroon and white plane from New York, carrying 10 Russian spies, parked on the runway at Vienna airport next to a Russian plane with four more agents on…allenjohn (25)in science • 6 years agoDiseases that dogs can detectweek, researchers presented evidence that dogs could tell from sniffing someone’s socks whether they had malaria. After several months of training, a labrador and a labrador-retriever could tell if…allenjohn (25)in dog • 6 years agoDogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children"People with malaria parasites generate distinct odors on their skin and our study found dogs, which have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell, can be trained to detect these odors even when it's…allenjohn (25)in football • 6 years agoYoung Tottenham Hotspur defender Juan Foyth was "fantastic" and played "very good" despite conceding two penalties on his Premier League debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers, says Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.Spurs were coasting after establishing a 3-0 lead before Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez scored from the spot after two fouls by 20-year-old Foyth. It made for an uncomfortable finish for…allenjohn (25)in science • 6 years agoAre you taking your time when feeding your pet? Fluffy and Fido are on to you -- and they can tell when you are dawdlingA new study from Northwestern University has found some of the clearest evidence yet that animals can judge time. By examining the brain's medial entorhinal cortex, the researchers discovered a…allenjohn (25)in leicester • 6 years agoLeicester tributes: Fans and players unite at Cardiff on emotional dayLeicester City staff, players and fans were in tears as they held a minute's silence for their owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, before their first match since his death. Supporters travelling to…allenjohn (25)in entertainment • 6 years agoMan kicked off Canada plane over 'sleeping pill'A Canadian man who was removed from a flight after taking a prescription sleeping pill prior to boarding says he feels humiliated by the experience. Stephen Bennett says the trouble began when a…allenjohn (25)in art • 6 years agoChanging faces of an innovative artistDirector John Waters is probably best known for movies Hairspray and Pink Flamingos but when he's not behind the camera, the Baltimore native is also an artist. Not to anyone's surprise his works…allenjohn (25)in science • 6 years ago'Test tube trees': An insurance policy against extinction?A tiny oak tree emerges from a test tube in the laboratory. The seedling of the mighty oak has had an unusual start in life. Raised using techniques pioneered in fertility labs, it is the product…allenjohn (25)in uk • 6 years agoEU plans post-Brexit London 'embassy'The European Union plans to have a 29-strong team of diplomats in London to represent it after Brexit. It will be called a "delegation" - not an embassy - and will be part of the EU's foreign…allenjohn (25)in french • 6 years agoNew Caledonia: French Islands set for independence voteNew Caledonia, the French islands in the Pacific, are due to vote on sovereignty on Sunday 30 years after a period of unrest. The territory, which has a population of 269,000, has seen deep…allenjohn (25)in rugby • 6 years agoFemale referee Sara Cox to officiate at Premiership Rugby Cup matchSara Cox will become the first woman to referee two top-flight English teams when she takes charge of Northampton v Wasps in the Premiership Rugby Cup on Sunday. Cox, 28, was made the world's…allenjohn (25)in game • 6 years agoArsenal v Liverpool: Why Gunners are not a soft touch any more - Alex ScottEvery Arsenal fan sees Saturday's game against Liverpool as a marker - yes, the Gunners have made a great start under Unai Emery, but now we will find out how good they really are. I am sure the…allenjohn (25)in technology • 6 years agoSetting the Stage: The New World of DataThe path to digital transformation remains murky, but one thing is perfectly clear: Intelligent use of data has the power to transform companies’ business practices for the better. Yet figuring out…
