Burns and Pope fall cheaply for Surrey Lawrence and Westley shine for Essex Opener Robson hits 165 for Middlesex D ay one: Surrey (220-9) vs Gloucestershire After a lean winter both of Surrey’s England batsmen, Rory Burns and Ollie Pope, needed their springs to blossom but they were dismissed for four and 22 respectively by a similar impatience. During their winter Test series in India, England’s batsmen interpreted the message to be positive so enthusiastically that some tried a shot at almost every ball - Pope for one dancing down the turning pitch in Ahmedabad to the left-arm spin of Axar Patel and being, not surprisingly, stumped. In their growing desperation England’s batsmen, apart from their captain Joe Root, seemed not to observe Rishabh Pant’s shot-selection. Pant may have given the impression he slogged every ball but no. He blocked or left 138 balls in that series; sure, he made hay off the 100 balls he attacked but, normally, only after playing himself … [Read more...] about Rory Burns and Ollie Pope display familiar signs of impatience as England batsmen continue to toil
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Fukushima ‘failings’ add fuel to fire of world’s anti-nuclear movement
A fifth of the UK’s energy comes from nuclear but opposition to the power source persists. Environmentalists say the best argument against nuclear energy are Fukushima and Chernobyl . They say whilst the risks of accidents are tiny, the impact if something goes wrong can be devastating - and the fall-out over what to do with millions of tonnes of water used to cool the power station at Fukushima illustrates that global public confidence in nuclear energy still needs repair. There are always going to be bigger safety concerns about nuclear energy compared to say wind or solar. That coupled mainly with cost issues means environmental groups like Greenpeace are opposed to the building of new nuclear power stations. Advertisement Nuclear energy is expensive, largely due to the safety systems needed, while the cost of renewables like solar fall year on year. The world is being urged to turn its back on fossil fuels like coal and favour low … [Read more...] about Fukushima ‘failings’ add fuel to fire of world’s anti-nuclear movement
Naked model arrested over Dubai photoshoot slams ‘total d**k’ playboy who ‘forced’ her to pose nude
A MODEL who was arrested over a naked photoshoot in Dubai has slammed a "total d**k" playboy who allegedly forced her to pose nude. Irina Sotulenko, 23, is the first participant to speak about the shocking nude video and pictures which landed the so-called "Butt Squad" in detention in the United Arab Emirates. Her lawyer and boyfriend have expressed "deep concern" about her and the other women who were expected to be deported back to Ukraine but still remain out of contact. In audio and video messages sent to her boyfriend before she was detained, the model spoke of her anger at Vitaliy Grechin, 41, the wealthy Ukrainian-American who organised the stunt. Irina criticised the man for allowing the racy images to go online leading to Dubai police detaining most of the group. The nude model told how she had escaped to the airport to fly home, but was ordered by the authorities to go back to the city and make a statement to police, after which she would be free to leave. … [Read more...] about Naked model arrested over Dubai photoshoot slams ‘total d**k’ playboy who ‘forced’ her to pose nude
Scorpio love horoscope and compatibility – here’s the zodiac sign you’re best matched with
Scorpio October 24 - November 22 From the element of Water come the zodiac signs Scorpio, Pisces and Cancer SCORPIO WITH SCORPIO two Water signs. You can read each other’s minds — understand each other emotionally and the passion potential is amazing. But it’s vital to avoid power battles. Then this very deep, very special relationship will last. SCORPIO WITH SAGITTARIUS (Water + Fire)You may think fun-loving Sagittarius is too casual about love. They’re not and they could make your life lighter and brighter. But you’re so different, it’s a challenge. SCORPIO WITH CAPRICORN (Water + Earth)Tough-minded, realistic, serious planner Capricorn is an excellent partner for you. And you trust them with your heart, which makes sex special, too. SCORPIO WITH AQUARIUS (Water + Air)You admire Aquarius’s clever ideas and inventive sex style. But their over-busy, independent, social life will steal the time you think they should devote to you. SCORPIO WITH PISCES … [Read more...] about Scorpio love horoscope and compatibility – here’s the zodiac sign you’re best matched with
Terrifying flying ‘Monkeydactyl’ dinosaur with razor teeth ‘was FIRST creature with opposable thumbs’
EVIDENCE of a sharp toothed tree climbing dinosaur has been discovered and experts are calling it the "Monkeydactyl". The ancient creature is thought be the oldest example of an animal with 'opposed thumbs'. Opposable thumbs are usually a feature associated with humans and monkeys. They set us apart from other species because they help us use our hands to do things like gripping and opening items. The Monkeydactyl fossil was found in the Tiaojishan Formation of Liaoning in China. Scientists also refer to the creature as Kunpengopterus antipollicatus. An international team of researchers used a small CT scanner to find out more about the dinosaur's structure. This is how they discovered its opposable thumbs and beak lined with sharp teeth. The creature also had a 85cm (33.5 inch) wingspan so may have flew between trees when it wasn't climbing up them. Monkeydactyl's have been put in the pterosaurs category of dinosaurs. This group are thought to have … [Read more...] about Terrifying flying ‘Monkeydactyl’ dinosaur with razor teeth ‘was FIRST creature with opposable thumbs’