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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Govt to encourage cycling as healthy, green option
Govt in £140m cycling push

The government today pledged to spend £140 million encouraging cycling among children and adults. The funding will be used to teach more children how to cycle safely as well as connecting schools to the National Cycle Network. Cycling initiatives will be extended across the country to promote greater take-up of the low carbon transport option…. Read more »

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Gordon Brown unveils fresh environmental commitment between UK and China
Brown hails UK-China green commitment

Gordon Brown has unveiled British plans for renewed cooperation with China on a wide range of environmental issues. Speaking at a press conference in Shanghai on the second day of his official visit – his first since becoming prime minister – Mr Brown said Britain and China would “lead the world” on eco-towns and sustainable… Read more »