February 4, 2012

Australian Prime Minister Loses Shoe

Posted on February 2, 2012 by in Politics, Society

Australian Prime Minister Loses Shoe

Julia Gillard, the Australian Prime Minister, was quickly hustled into her car, after a protest by 200 indigenous rights activists threatened to turn ugly. Read how the demonstrators claimed the lost shoe as a trophy…

Exploding Churros Cost Thousands

Posted on February 2, 2012 by in Food and Wine, Society

Exploding Churros Cost Thousands

The owners of a Chilean newspaper were ordered to pay compensation after 14 people won a lawsuit against it for a recipe that resulted in exploding churros. Read why it took 7 long years….

China’s Apple Factories Targeted

Posted on February 2, 2012 by in Business, Society

China’s Apple Factories Targeted

While customers worldwide enjoy life changing  technology, with their smart phones, tables and ipads etc. the human cost behind is horrendous. Workers in Apple factories in China work in conditions no Westerner would tolerate. Read how Apple users are demanding this situation changes…

Totally Life Changing Dakar Rally

Posted on February 1, 2012 by in Sport

Totally Life Changing Dakar Rally

No competitor can remain unchanged, as man and machine are gruellingly tested in the daunting Dakar Rally, in what has been described as ‘The School of Life’. The 14 stage rally attracts competitors from approximately 50 countries, racing around 465 vehicles, motobikes, quad bikes, cars and trucks. Read more about the totally unbelievable rally…

The Dragon Blood Trees

Posted on February 1, 2012 by in Environment

The Dragon Blood Trees

Evergreen and iconic Dragon Blood trees, ( Dracaena cinnabari) are the heritage of the islands of Socotra, Yemen. The very distinctive and unique umbrella shape of the tree helps it survive in extreme arid conditions and areas with limited soil. Read more about this tree that bleeds red blood-like sap…

Rare Giant Deep Water Shark

Posted on January 31, 2012 by in Education, Environment, Student Resources

Rare Giant Deep Water Shark

The very rare, Giant Deep-Sea Shark, that looks for all the world like a large corroded rock,  usually lives in the waters near Greenland, up to 600 metres deep, at a cool 1 degree Celsius. It lives on seals and has been known to kill polar bears.   Read more about the Giant Deep Sea [...]

Unusual Royal Gifts For The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge

Posted on January 31, 2012 by in Royalty, Society

Unusual Royal Gifts For The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge

When you have to give a gift to people like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge what sort of thing do you give? After all they already have everything! Read what happens to the royal gifts…

The Pilot Prince William Causes Concern

Posted on January 31, 2012 by in Royalty, Society

The Pilot Prince William Causes Concern

Prince William is to be one of four pilots to be sent to the Falklands military base, opening up the battle again between England and Argentina over the sovereignty of the archipelago. Read why this tiny archipelago causes so much dissention…

3 Year Old Youngster Defies Angry Lion

Posted on January 26, 2012 by in Environment, Society

3 Year Old Youngster Defies Angry Lion

The video of Sofia Walker, a 3 year old girl, facing off the angry 8 year-old lion, went viral. Sure  Malik, was on the other side of a 33 millimetre thick pane of safety glass, but it was still scarey. Read more…

Apps Phenomenon Continues

Posted on January 26, 2012 by in Business, Entertainment, Technology

Apps Phenomenon Continues

App Phenomenon is The fastest growing business in the world of technology is the world of apps for iPhones, android phones, iPads and iPods, with a billion downloads expected every week.   Read about the top winning apps of the moment…