Wednesday, 13 January 2010

Earthquake in Haiti


After hearing today of the massive earthquake that happened in Haiti on 12/1/2010 and the devistation it has caused I would like to take this opportunity to post some help links:

American Red Cross donation line:
1-800-435-7669
British Red Cross donation line:
0845 053 5353
If you a looking for a relative you can call:
1-888-407-4747

If you would like to keep up to date with the latest news you can follow this link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8456819.stm

Monday, 11 January 2010

The Secret World of Shoplifting


Shoplifting in America. This documentary shows its happening and happening more which is not surprising now we are living in a more commercialised world. It tells us that 25% of shoplifters are children and that 80% of people have shoplifted at some point in their lives, people just like you or me...

Thursday, 7 January 2010

Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog


"We have an extraordinary relationship with dogs - closer than with any other animal on the planet. But what makes the bond between us so special?

Research into dogs is gaining momentum, and scientists are investigating them like never before. From the latest fossil evidence, to the sequencing of the canine genome, to cognitive experiments, dogs are fast turning into the new chimps as a window into understanding ourselves...

Murder at the World Cup


This is a BBC documentary looking into the death of Bob Woolmer who was Pakistans cricket coach at the time of his death. Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room in Kingston, Jamacia on the 18th March 2007. The investigation of his death that was opened by Jamacian police was later closed as a jury returned an open verdict...

Friday, 1 January 2010

Horizon: Do I Drink Too Much?



"Alcohol is by far the most widely used drug - and a dangerous one at that. So why are so many of us drinking over the recommended limits?
Why does alcohol have such a powerful grip on us? How much of our relationship with this drug is written in our genes? What are the real dangers of our children drinking too young?

2012: Science or Superstition?


A suggestion from Sulav :)
"December 21, 2012: the end date of the sophisticated Long Count Calendar created by the ancient Maya in Central America. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning, with enthusiasts in two camps: those forecasting apocalypse–the end of time–and those who see a coming renewal, a rebirth of consciousness...