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Thursday, 29 January 2009
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Toast has arrived in the Quest office!
That's right, after 5 months of being deprived of one of the nations favourite breakfasts the Quest office can now make toast! The XB8133 Kuhn Rikon can take up to 4 slices of thickly sliced bread at once and has a crumb tray and reheating function.
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Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Gorillas on the increase in DRC
Despite all the problems in the Democratic Republic of Congo, gorillas are on the increase in Virunga National Park. According to a new census carried out by the Congolese Wildlife Authority there are now 211 gorillas in DRC which is thanks to 15 years and hard effort. None more so than the rangers who patrol the parks and face deadly poachers on a day to day basis.
This is a much needed good news story on what has been and will carry onto be a terrible year for DRC.
Africa News
BBC News
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Monday, 26 January 2009
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox, which is traditionally associated with calm, fortitude and success through toil...fitting for credit crunch times!
As could be expected from the birthplace of the firework - the celebrations in Beijing were spectacular, with the World's largest uncoordinated fireworks display being held in the city. The New Year has been brought in with parties, parades and festivities by Chinese communities across the globe.
Dancing pandas bring in the Year of the Ox - BBC video
As could be expected from the birthplace of the firework - the celebrations in Beijing were spectacular, with the World's largest uncoordinated fireworks display being held in the city. The New Year has been brought in with parties, parades and festivities by Chinese communities across the globe.
Dancing pandas bring in the Year of the Ox - BBC video
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Goat Arrested in Nigeria
At first glance this story seems like a bit of a joke however on further discovery it only seems to highlight poor education and policing standards in Nigeria.
Many Nigerians believe that magicians can change shape into goats. The goat was brought to police by, as BBC's Andrew Walker states, an ill-educated vigilantly squad who are only trying their best to fill the gaps left by the police.
Recent statistics show that over 30% of Nigeria's population cannot read and combined with high crime rates and a strong belief in witchcraft seems that this kind of case is only too common.
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