Australian Prime Minister Loses Shoe
Posted on February 2, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Politics, Society
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Food and Wine, Society
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Business, Society
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Sport
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Education, Environment, Student Resources
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Royalty, Society
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Royalty, Society
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Society
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 W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Business, Entertainment, Technology
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…
