I’ve always loved the title of a postcard: telegraph. But I’ve also always hated the idea of writing it that way. The telegraph isn’t just a way of communicating with people. It’s a way to communicate with the world. And if you write a post card and send it to the world, you’ll want to be sure to include…
Month: October 2021
The truth behind some of the most popular photos from the Boston Marathon
The truth about what happened at the Boston marathon has been revealed in a series of photographs and videos that have been released by the US government, a day after an unprecedented outpouring of grief for the victims and the families.The images are a rare glimpse of the horrific moment when an innocent bystander, a…
Why you should go to Walgreens and see whether your prescription is right for you
I know some of you may have been wondering if you can actually find out which prescription drug is right to take if you are not a doctor or pharmacist.Here is the answer.If you’re not sure if you should get your prescription taken by a pharmacist, you can check with your local pharmacy to see…
Telegraph cafe is closed for a month
A cafe in the US is shutting down after it was hit by a fire.The telegraph cafe in San Diego was built in the early 1900s and closed last week.The cafe’s owner, Steve Gannon, said he was planning to open a new one, but it would have to be opened up again before then.Gannon told…
How to tell if your dog is a pit bull
The dog breeds that are the most common in Australia are pit bulls.But is this just because they are more popular?It’s not.Pit bulls have been a part of Australian society for centuries, and their breeds are well documented.We spoke to dog expert, Dr Alan Puddifoot, who explained why this is.Dog breeds are more common in…
When an Australian veterinarian’s daughter died from COVID-19, he says she was ‘not the first one’
When a Queensland veterinary student’s daughter fell ill and died after contracting the virus from a pet, she was not the first.But when the news broke in May, she left behind a legacy of gratitude, thanks to the care and support of her father, who went to great lengths to ensure her survival.The young vet’s…
‘They’re all going to die’: The world’s first high-tech pizza delivery service is opening in Sydney
A delivery service with a $4.8 million seed round has opened in Sydney, opening the door for pizza delivery to a number of other cities in the country.The company, Pizza Pizza Delivery, is owned by the company behind the popular Uber ride-hailing app, and the business has just announced a new delivery driver.Pizza Pizza Delivery…
When do you need to get your greens?
Green beans and peas are one of the most widely consumed ingredients in the UK and are a staple in the British diet.Here are some of the more common vegetables you need in your garden to give you the most nutrition.1.Carrot and carrot sticks
Why are telegraphs so expensive?
On the face of it, the telegraph is a relatively simple device.You pull the cord, wait a few seconds for it to come in contact with a wire, and then you read a message.But its design and technology make it extremely complex, and in some ways, a bit of a nightmare.Its main purpose is to…
How to make a ‘beauty’ supply from the telegraph
Telegraph crossing is one of the most common ways of bringing your products to market.If you’ve never crossed the border, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to sell products to people you already know and trust.But when you’ve crossed the Border you have to put up with a different set of rules.I’ve written about…