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The clock at St John’s Church, Boughton in Northamptonshire, has been wound by hand every week for more than 100 years. But now, the manual winding has been replaced by an automatic system, making the job of the clock winder redundant. The end of an era for the clock winder Walt Thompson, 77, has been the clock winder for the past 15 years. He said he enjoyed the task, which…

China is investing more than $1.4 billion in a new institute run by former scientists at the Los Alamos nuclear weapons laboratory, part of an ambitious program to hire top U.S. scientists and obtain advanced American technology, according to an investigation by The Washington Times. A new version of the Thousand Talents program The Eastern Institute of Advanced Study (EIAS) is described on its Chinese website as the precursor to…

The demand for cutting-edge gadgets is higher than ever before in today’s fast-paced world. However, the environmental impact of technology production and consumption is also a growing concern. That is why many tech companies are adopting sustainable value chain innovations to create eco-friendly tech gadgets that are good for the planet and the consumers. What are sustainable value chain innovations? Sustainable value chain innovations are the changes or improvements in…

What is the Birdman Rally? The Japan International Birdman Rally is an annual event that challenges participants to fly as far as possible using human-powered aircraft. The contest has been held since 1977 at Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, and attracts teams from various universities, companies, and organizations. The event is divided into two categories: the Human-Powered Propeller Plane category and the Glider category. The former requires the aircraft to…

If you are looking for a business bank account that offers low fees, high interest rates, and online convenience, you may want to consider NBKC Business Banking. NBKC is an online bank that provides checking, savings, money market, and CD accounts for small businesses. In this article, we will review the features, benefits, and drawbacks of NBKC Business Banking in 2023. What is NBKC Business Banking? NBKC Business Banking is…

Who is Rui Pinto and what is Football Leaks? Rui Pinto is a Portuguese hacker who exposed the secrets of the European soccer elite through a website called Football Leaks. He hacked into the computers of various entities related to the sport, such as clubs, agents, investment funds, and law firms, and leaked confidential information about the transfer fees, salaries, contracts, and tax evasion schemes of some of the biggest…

Football fans in Scotland have expressed their anger and frustration over a proposal to introduce new rules for supporters’ buses travelling to and from matches. The proposal, which is part of a public consultation launched by the UK government, aims to bring Scotland in line with the voluntary guidelines that apply in England and Wales. However, fans argue that the proposal is unnecessary, unfair and discriminatory, and that it would…

Jorge Vilda sacked by RFEF The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Tuesday that it has fired Jorge Vilda, the coach of the Spanish women’s national soccer team, following promises of structural changes amidst the ongoing controversy in the wake of RFEF President Luis Rubiales’ kiss of women’s team player Jenni Hermoso after their recent World Cup victory. Vilda, who led the team to its first-ever World Cup title…