Dates announced for London Tri

    With 13,000 participants descending on the capital city, the London Triathlon has fast established itself as the UK’s biggest triathlon and next year celebrates its 20th anniversary. Advertisement The 2016 dates have been confirmed as 6-7th August and taking place during the Rio Olympic Games, organisers hope the event will help to celebrate the sport…

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    Precision Engineering: The Art and Science Behind Ball Valve Manufacturing

    # Precision Engineering: The Art and Science Behind Ball Valve Manufacturing ## The Evolution of Ball Valve Manufacturing Ball valves have become an indispensable component in various industries, from oil and gas to water treatment. The manufacturing process of these precision-engineered devices has evolved significantly over the years, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. ##…

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      Angela Merkel drops her guard: As the battle to replace her heats up, the German chancellor is finally speaking her mind

      Angela Merkel’s enthusiastic endorsement of France’s call for a European army last week has left Germany wondering if her decision to name a date for her departure has freed the notoriously cautious chancellor to speak her mind. Mrs Merkel has spent the past year remorselessly deadbatting all Emmanuel Macron’s proposals for European Union reform — to…

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        In Midst of War, Israel Clamps Down on Internal Dissent

        As a tenuous ceasefire takes hold, the besieged Gaza strip must contend with the path of death and destruction left by Israel’s month-long military assault, including 1,939 Palestinian lives lost, 9,886 wounded, over 200,000 displaced, and more than 10,000 Palestinian housing units severely damaged or completely ruined. Israeli critics of the “Operation Protective Edge” and…

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          Holly Lawrence takes bronze at Ironman 70.3 California

          Great Britain’s Holly Lawrence put in a superb shift on the bike to go into the run in first place at Ironman 70.3 California last weekend, before being caught out by eventual winner Heather Jackson (USA) and second-placed Heather Wurtele (CAN). Advertisement …well that f**cking HURT!! — Holly Lawrence (@Holly_Lawrence_) March 28, 2015 Jackson and…

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