Tag Archives: Queensland

Total Solar Eclipse of 2012 Begins: First Photos

Interesting stuff… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Space.com By Mike Wall | SPACE.com The last total solar eclipse until 2015 has begun, with the moon’s shadow commencing its three-hour trek across Earth’s surface in far northern Australia. The total … Continue reading

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Industrial music scares off pesky Sydney bats

I can’t think of a more disgusting animal than the bat. Everything about this animal is revolting. And for those of you out there who believe in fairy tales, just ask yourselves: what kind of God would create such a … Continue reading

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Australia braces for “heartbreak” as giant cyclone hits

Wow, this is a massive storm; it covers almost half the land mass of Australia. As bad as this sounds, a couple of storms of this magnitude making landfall in the United States next summer might be just what the … Continue reading

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Overflowing river splits Australian town in 2

Unlike in places such as the Philippines, where yearly monsoons are commonplace, Australians aren’t accustomed to heavy rains and flooding, as this country (continent) is mostly arid. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By ROHAN SULLIVAN, Associated Press … Continue reading

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Armstrong defiant on doping claims

As stated on several occasions on this Blog, I believe Lance was an incredible champion with a tremendous heart. What he accomplished following his cancer recovery, in the world’s toughest sport, was nothing short of remarkable. Having said that, I … Continue reading

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