The Spice Girls Of The 1950s
Posted on January 26, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Royalty, Society
Six blue-blooded, single young women, between 18 and 23 years old, were feted, photographed and interviewed as the ‘Spice Girls’ of the day. They had been chosen to be the Maids of Honour, to the 27 year old Queen Elizabeth of England, at her coronation, in June 2nd, 1953. Read how one of the Maid [...]
Chinese Factory Workers Threaten Mass Suicide
Posted on January 25, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society
In Hubei Province, China, 300 workers at the Xbox Plant, in Wuhan, threatened their boss with mass suicide from the top of a six-story building, over a dispute about a vital pay increase. Read more about the factory that makes games consoles and iphone consoles…
The Stolen Generation of Switzerland
Posted on January 25, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society
The Australian government issued an apology to the lost generation of children stolen from their parents. However, another stolen geneneration has finally reared its sad head in Switzerland. Read more…
Bombed With Glitter
Posted on January 25, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society
Not only do presidential candidates have to knock out their political opponents, they have to take whatever the crowd sees fit to throw at them, which includes being bombed with glitter. Read more how Rick Santorum has been twice glitter bombed…
Customer Blasted On Social Networks By Restaurant
Posted on January 25, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society
A well known restaurant publicly abused one of its customers, in words that most of us will not reprint, on the Social Media, once again revealing the power of the Social Media. Read more…
The Flying Shark
Posted on January 10, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society
Christmas 2011 saw many odd gifts given and received. None were more bizarre than the ‘flying shark’. Designed to be used indoors, the $75, 1.44 metre-long , the helium filled Air Swimmer is operated by remote control and proved to be a popular gift. However, a pilot reported seeing one flying at several thousand feet. [...]
Number Of Guns Higher Than People
Posted on January 9, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society
Swifts Creek, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, is a peaceful looking countryside, yet there are more guns than there are people. Registered firearms total 774 among a mere 278 residents. This equalled 2.78 guns per person. Read more…
The Phenomena Of Apps Download
Posted on January 4, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Education, Entertainment, Promotion, Technology
In just the last week of December more than a 1.2 billion apps were downloaded, with a record high being achieved. Many users had received new devices for Christmas and numerous firms offered discounted apps over Christmas and the holiday period. What Steve Jobs began, is now taking full flight. Read more about the latest [...]
The Making Of Ancient Porcelain
Posted on January 4, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society
It is believed that the first porcelain was produced in China between 608 and 906 AD, during the Tang dynasty. Prior to the development of porcelain, food was eaten off wooden platters. The blue and white porcelain, that China is well known for, was first produced under the Yuan dynasty, (1279-1368 AD). It was however, [...]
Boxing Assists Base Players
Posted on January 4, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Art, Society
Well known double bass soloist, Professor James VanDenmark, says he took up boxing as a sport, a couple of years ago. He was amazed to find an immediate huge improvement in his bow control and stamina. Now he has convinced several of his female student bass players, to take up boxing, with amazing results. Read [...]
