First we discuss the global effort aimed to accurately pinpoint the stars’ positions and movements in the night sky. The aim was to  provide a crucial navigation tool for sailors and travellers. I'll bet you don't know the names of four very special nuns Ponzoni, Colombo, Concetta, and Panceri  and their contribution to science.  We look at UFO material now acknowledged by the Pentagon and a mission to send our ashes to deepest space. By 2027 you could well take a holiday in space but then we bring you back down to earth with a bump as we discuss Flat Earth Society FC!............https://www.vincetracy.com/podcastfile/space1august2022.mp3

@vincetracy and @donwoods discussed the #Lionesses #WomensEuro #Golf #Open #Liverpool #ManCity #CharotyShield #JackieKennedy #JamesBurton #Elvis #RickyNelson #BBC #Heatwave #News

@terrywhitehead and @vincetracy discuss #bulls #spain #valencia #matador

#Balearics #Ukraine #ElonMusk #Gas

@vincetracy and @robdaniels discussed the roasting hot

@neilcolbourne and @vincetracy discuss #Spain #tourism #Brexit

#railways #unions #transport #woke #coop #cameras 

#Stonewall #nurseries #ecozealots #gas #oil #electric 

#dogs #surfing #dorset

@Vincetracy discusses with his #Basque correspondent a range of forbidden places including the #Vatican #archives. We also looked at various other forbidden areas including #LascauxCaves in France, #TerracotaSoldiers in #China and #Area51 in #Nevada #USA plus several island locations around the world

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@terrywhitehead and @vincetracy discussing #AI #Crime #detectives #cameras #firefighters #France #Spain #portugal #Croatia

 #energy #banks #windfalltaxes #degree #sports #mediastudies #UnitedNations #genderviolence #healthsystem #CEDAW

When I was a child, the TV weather forecasts were based around a map to which magnetic symbols, usually denoting fog or slanting rain, would be attached.When the weather did improve, it was always cheering to see childish little yellow sun images suddenly slapped on to our bit of the UK.At such times the weather forecaster might suggest it was time to ask Dad to pump up the paddling pool or get out his Panama hat.

In a keynote address Monday before the United Nations General Assembly to mark the observance of 'Nelson Mandela International Day', Prince Harry chose to condemn the United States for 'contributing to a global assault on democracy and freedom.'

Officials spent more than £38,000 in taxpayers' cash at a Domino's branch buying pizza for migrants last year, according to new figures. Border Force staff at Dover's now-closed Tug Haven holding centre used government credit cards to pay for the food over just five months last year.

1. Being indirect about your wants and needs.2. Forcing the other person to change the way you want them to be.3. Not making an effort to understand your partner's perspective.4. Disengaging during disagreement instead of having 'difficult' conversations and/or using disrespectful language.5. Not apologising or taking accountability.6. Not having a life away from the relationship, such as hobbies, meeting with friends.7. Ignoring your partner's trauma, triggers, or past experiences.

@vincetracy and @markcarter discussed various aspects of