Over 20 Papua New Guineans are part of a group of 50 scientists, explorers and TV presenters on a BBC expedition to one of
The team, who are part of the world-renown BBC Natural History Unit, are filming a major TV documentary series entitled ‘Expedition New Guinea’ which will be aired in the UK and around the world towards the end of the year.
Daniel Huertas, a British researcher with the group, highlighted the international composition of the expedition team and in particular the pivotal role played by the PNG participants.
“We have a number of PNG scientists and local community members assisting and advising the international team in species recognition and location finding. The project would not be possible without the support and amazing knowledge of our colleagues from
British High Commissioner to PNG, David Dunn, welcomed the team to PNG and highlighted that the shooting of such a major documentary series reinforced the special relationship between the BBC Natural History Unit and PNG, which started more than 50 years ago by British broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
“Sir David's ‘Zoo Guest’ series, which heralded his entry into wildlife television documentaries and 50 years of broadcasting, brought him to PNG in 1957. That much remembered pioneering series changed the way broadcasters filmed natural history forever and opened the wonders and beauty of the planet and in particular PNG to the world. Although the technology has changed dramatically since those early days the warmth of the welcome and generous support given to the numerous and regular visiting BBC teams by the people of PNG has not. I would like to thank the Government of PNG and all those associated for their continued help, support and collaboration and I look forward to PNG showcasing to the world its amazing beauty and bio-diversity through the Expedition
Mt Bosavi, a dormant volcano endemically rich in flora and fauna, has been the subject of various studies by international research and conservation groups in recent years.
Mr Huertas said the mountain’s isolation and the enthusiasm of the local communities for their forest to be part of the documentary series made it the first choice for the BBC.
· The expedition team’s adventures can be tracked through the BBC Science and Nature News website http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature and a Blog by expedition member and the University of California’s curator and department chair for ornithology and mammalogy, Dr John Dumbacher http://www.calacademy.org/blogs/jdumbacher/
By IAN TAUKURO
I'm on a roll today, lads...
Today marks the 200th birthday of two great men of history.
The first devised a theory that still causes much debate and controversy
among scientists and is a constant irritation to the church, although,
atheist's rejoice in the theory's teachings.
Let us all stand and offer a round of applause for the late but great,
Charles Darwin, who was born on February 12, 1809.
His theory of Natural Selection, which promoted the idea of evolution,
when first put forward, represented a great challenge to the teachings
of the church which, based on the bible, said all living things on the
planet are the result of Intelligent Design.
The other great man whose birthday was on February 12, 1809 is Abraham
Lincoln, who was the 16th
A great monument in his honour stands there in
a token of appreciation by the American people for what he did to save
the
If a lesser man had been president during those tumultuous years of the
American Civil War, the
separate nations, North and South. It would never have grown into the
powerful nation that it is today.
shed to protect the ideals of freedom and democracy and, on the fateful
day in 1860, made the decision to send in supplies to
the rival government to the
the fort. So began the Civil War, which went on for 5 years, ending soon
after
battle bloodied and weary but re-born nonetheless.
Aside from the Lincoln Memorial, there is even a powerful warship, the
USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that patrols the high seas,
protecting the interests of the
was alive.
What's common to Lincoln and Darwin? Well, aside from being full of
character and virtue they both had that unshakable belief in themselves
and the decisions they made and they never gave up as a result.
That's a good lesson for us all to learn ... whatever you do, don't
quit!
By IAN TAUKURO
Morning All,
What is it with women's magazines that they always have to publish some article about how to keep track of the man?
For instance, In the Post Courier's New Age Woman today there is an article about how to 'See if your man is cheating you'. What the author of the article perhaps doesn't realise is that women who live in safe and secure relationships with a man who loves them dearly will read this story and, voila, the first seeds of doubt will be planted in their heads.
After reading the article, the woman, who suddenly feels very insecure because of what she has just read, will start to observe her partner, who oblivious to the 'cheaters' advice in the magazine, greets his wife with a kiss and a warm hug, then goes about his business of helping/playing with the children, helping with the dishes, etc, while the woman watches, like a hawk, with a calm but very suspicious eye.
Over the course of time, the poor man does something that causes the woman to believe that he is, yes, really, really, cheating, when he suddenly becomes withdrawn and distant, all because that particular day he privately mourned the loss of his favourite NRL team!
So the arguments start, the furniture gets broken as the war rages, the love nest, their home, becomes a battleground, the children are neglected, the neighbours gossip, etc, etc, etc ... and all because of a silly article in a magazine!
Is it any wonder that there is so much misery and heartache in relationships today because of SUSPICION of cheating when the aggrieved party (i.e. the woman) has really no need to feel threatened at all?
Where have trust, loyalty and faith gone these days? We seem so keen on looking for fault in each other rather than being thankful for what our partner contributes to the relationship.
An interesting article by NAW and great timing too, don't you think?
Right on the eve of Valentines Day, a day when couples should be relaxed and joyous as they celebrate the warmth and clarity of their love – not being suspicious of each other.
By SAMSON KENDEMAN
National Capital District police are working to arrest the suspects who robbed
NCD superintendent of operations Chief Insp Andy Bawa last night said the suspects, two of whose identities were known to the police, were still at large.
Police personnel were deployed to the settlements near the Golf Club, including Morata, on Monday to meet with the community leaders and urge them to surrender the suspects promptly.
“I call on the community leaders living around the Golf Club area to fully cooperate with police to ensure all suspects are handed over to police.
“I will not tolerate such things done to diplomats working in the country,” Chief Insp Bawa said.
The community leaders assured police that the suspects would be handed over since their identities were known to them.
According to initial reports, eight men ran out from behind the utilities shed and robbed Mr Holm and three of his golfing partners.
Mr Holm is the second
The NZ High Commission, when contacted yesterday, said it had not yet seen the police report.
In an email, the High Commission noted that it was grateful for the prompt response of the police immediately after the incident, and would now wait for the law to take its course.
