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COVID vaccines: we need to find out which incentives actually work
The most powerful tool for combating COVID is not a drug or a vaccine, but a method. A randomised trial is the best way to discover what works and what doesn’t. This method underlies much of the progress in modern medicine, including the development of effective COVID vaccines. However, developingContinue Reading
Antonio celebrates becoming West Ham’s top PL scorer ever with cutout of himself
MICHAIL ANTONIO became West Ham’s top Premier League scorer ever and celebrated with a cut-out of HIMSELF. His record-breaking double against ten-man Leicester sees him now on 49 goals – two clear of club legend Paulo Di Canio. 3 West Ham striker celebrated with a cardboard cut-out of himself againstContinue Reading
Exmouth RNLI called to broken down motor boat
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew launched to an incident this evening involving a 22ft motor boat broken down off Budleigh Salterton. At 7.58pm today Sunday 22 August 2021, H.M. Coastguard tasked Exmouth NLI All Weather Lifeboat R & J Welburn to attend a report of a 22 foot bowrider in difficultiesContinue Reading
A successful ‘Twitch’ at the sixth attempt?
Tadita Twitch has a gilt-edged opportunity of putting considerable experience to effect in a Maiden Fillies’ Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good’ ground at Brighton this afternoon when there are two other flat meetings and a jumping fixture scheduled. Rated 76, on the back of several useful efforts, this SiyouniContinue Reading
Long COVID: with one in three patients back in hospital after three months, where are the treatments?
The pace of acute therapy and vaccine development for COVID have been dizzying. But even as we hope a route to bringing the pandemic under control is within sight, we’re now facing the possibility of another urgent public health emergency thanks to what’s known as long COVID, a group ofContinue Reading
The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies’ Holyer
The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies’ Holyer an Gof cup for non-fiction has been awarded to A Flora of Cornwall by Dr. Colin French. This lavishly illustrated book represents the culmination of two decades of surveying every kilometre square of Cornwall (3942 squares) by a small group of dedicated volunteers,Continue Reading
Sugar: why some people experience side-effects when they quit
Sugar is added to many different foods. ilona.shorokhova/ Shutterstock It might surprise you to learn that sugar consumption has actually been steadily decreasing since 2008. This could be happening for any number of reasons, including a shift in tastes and lifestyles, with the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets, like keto, increasingContinue Reading
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley date: Live stream, TV channel, UK start time
JAKE PAUL returns to the ring this week against yet another former UFC star in Tyron Woodley. The Problem Child’s fourth professional outing will see him lock horns with former UFC welterweight champion. 3 Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley will take in Paul’s hometownCredit: Reuters The blue touch paper forContinue Reading
Crediton United vs Newton Abbot Spurs
Crediton United vs Newton Abbot Spurs (21/08/2021) Venue: Crediton United Football Club Score: 1 – 4 Photos by Harry Brown @ InvertedShot.Continue Reading
How older people are mastering technology to stay connected after lockdown
Tomertu/Shutterstock It’s a well-worn stereotype: the image of an elderly person fiddling with technology that leaves them completely bamboozled. The media often depict older people struggling to use or manage digital technology. While this is often designed to be humorous, it can undermine them as users of technology. And that’sContinue Reading