freeztar Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 It looks more like an Ipomenia than a native- but who am I to argue. M, Ipomoea IS native to Australia, every state in fact. Ipomoea: FloraBase: Flora of Western Australia Cool article btw! I'm going to look into purchasing that book, it looks right up my alley. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougF Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 We have a plant like this in the southern US , not a native plant but Rather nice to have around. "Ipomoea indica (Burm. f.) Merr." oceanblue morning-glory PLANTS Profile for Ipomoea indica (oceanblue morning-glory) | USDA PLANTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 M, Ipomoea IS native to Australia, every state in fact. Ipomoea: FloraBase: Flora of Western Australia Cool article btw! I'm going to look into purchasing that book, it looks right up my alley. :lol:I'm still living and learning, as the actress said to the bishop.That pink ipomena grows around my local lake. I must make sure "Land Care" dosn't pull it out now. The dark blue ipomena may be (note the tentaive-cover my A se language) introduced. it grows in Weed Gardens ( along railway lines etc- genetic treasure houses.) I had thought ipomenas were all native to S America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Journalist just live for the oportunity to write by-lines like this "Shuffleboard and sanctions busting. . .Downer dreams of floating his talents"Downer due for a snooze cruise The sharemarket gained a helpful boost this week after another former Liberal leader signalled his plans to offer his talents to the world of businessSearch: marcus padley Only males will REALLY understand this in-depth, discussion of learned behaviour traitsKeep your cool - and don't turn into an Alfa male When you get older your parents become a bit like fish. They're great for a meal, OK for a day, but if they hang around much longer than that, they go off. So it is with my dad. As a father myself I can't imagine my kids thinking I've gone off, but they will. Mike Carlton on underage sex, saying sorry and people who have never seen the sea and people who have never seen the outbackToxic Tuckey - a sorry specimen, all but extinct - Mike Carlton - OpinionON AN entirely different matter, how shocking to learn that the Iemma Government has been condoning under-age sex for elephants at the Taronga Park Zoo. Lee Rhiannon, the Greens MP, broke the frightful news. A Thai elephant, Thong Dee, aged eight, has become pregnant to Gung, aged seven. Ms Rhiannon, horrified, says the zoo has been reckless to permit such promiscuity among its pubescent pachyderms, although she does not explain how you might stop two feisty jumbos intent on giving the libido a workout. With difficulty, I imagine. The Minister for Elephant Reproduction, Phil Koperberg, assures us that all is as nature intends. We can only take him at his word. But in future there must be counselling provided. These days there is a peak body for everything, usually with the word Australia tacked on the end. Elephants Australia must take charge here. On almost saying sorryNelson turned his back on a chance to show leadershipNelson turned his back on a chance to show leadership - Adele Horin - Opinion Other economy things from todays SM Herald TBAAustralian wool banned after pressure from animal rights group. One of the world's largest clothing retailers has slapped a ban on Australian wool after pressure from a US animal rights group. Sweden-based H&M, with 1,500 stores in 28 countries, will source wool from nations other than Australia after the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) complained the Australian wool industry had "reneged" on a promise to phase out mulesing sheep by 2010. Mulesing is a now controversial technique used by Australian farmers to prevent agonising and fatal flystrike by cutting skin from around a sheep's rear end. PETA claims mulesing is cruel because it is performed without painkillers.Australian wool banned after pressure from animal rights group. - WorldI wonder if they have ever seen fly strike?Imagine having your arse eaten by thousands of worms. My kingdom for a retinue Richard GloverFebruary 16, 2008Page 1 of 2 | Single page AT HOME, we've just swapped over to the new energy-saving lightbulbs. They're an amazing piece of technology: every time you turn on a light switch, the room gets darker. Fit the whole house with them and you end up in total darkness.My kingdom for a retinue - Richard Glover - Opinion - smh.com.au A bit esoteric, but if you are into Toastmasters/ public speaking/ debating rules you will enjoy itsA humbling moment for the tribe no longer in chargeA humbling moment for the tribe no longer in charge - Annabel Crabb - Opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Eagle guards Melbourne landmark Staff at a Melbourne landmark have resorted to unusual methods to try to prevent damage to their building - a wedge-tailed eagle called Zorro. They hope Zorro's presence on the roof of the city's Arts Centre will scare away white cockatoos that have been attacking its iconic tower. The flocks of cockatoos have been pecking at the tiny lights that illuminate the 163-metre spire. So far they have caused more than US$63,000 (£32,000) worth of damage.BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Eagle guards Melbourne landmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monomer Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Adelaide has introduced the world's first solar-powered electric bus. I've seen Tindo around the streets but I've yet to ride on it. The Adelaide City Council has raised the standard in International sustainability with the introduction of the world’s first solar-powered electric bus. It’s the first electric solar bus is recharged using 100% solar energy, and is a free everyday service for the people of Adelaide through the Council’s Adelaide Connector Bus service. Manufactured by New Zealand company Designline International, the bus doesn’t have a combustion engine, which makes it a very quiet, zero emissions vehicle. Tindo Solar Bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 MY step-dad worked on a solar bus design with a friend 20 years ago.it never came to anything.So that is good news for Adelaide. Will it stop your traffic gridlock?:) The Thong Dee scandal see above (Mike Carlton) is hotting up But where is the Family First Party or Fred Nile on this? Are we to leave the morals of the county in the garden-soiled hands of the Tree Huggrers?!We knew this would happen once Labor was in power. Australia has been caught up in Thailand’s Valentine’s Day moral panic about adolescant sexuality.Thong dee, not so dee MIKE CARLTON LINK-Second Last Article on page: starts:-ON AN entirely different matter, how shocking to learn that the Iemma Government has been condoning under-age sex for elephants at the Taronga Park Zoo. Lee Rhiannon, the Greens MP, broke the frightful news.Toxic Tuckey - a sorry specimen, all but extinct - Mike Carlton - OpinionAND THIS DAMMING EDITORIAL THE Greens are right to be appalled by Taronga Zoo's latest pregnancy. Publicists for Thong Dee, an elephant cow (we use the term advisedly), have revealed the eight-year-old is five months' pregnant - as if we should be pleased. Thong Dee has become the Jamie Lynn Spears of the genus Elephantidae, a degrading role model to vulnerable young jumbos everywhere. Instead of grounding the young tearaway and confiscating her car keys, these so-called keepers are claiming she is ready for parenthood. She isn't. Thong Dee is a symbol of all that is wrong with youth culture. Early pregnancy is the first step. Soon trunk piercings and tattoos. Then we can expect salacious wildlife documentaries in which scantily clad proboscids gyrate suggestively to deafening music. Next: drugs and degradation. A bleary Thong Dee, her trunk full of cocaine after a night of clubbing, falling out of a taxi without her underpants. And where are her parents? Holidaying in Thailand. Disgraceful.SMH Opinion Feb 16-18 2008WARNINGr salacious and gratuitous photograph R18+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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InfiniteNow Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Adelaide has introduced the world's first solar-powered electric bus. I've seen Tindo around the streets but I've yet to ride on it.I want those things... EVERYWHERE! How cool! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 This will really confuse the Yanks who don't really believe have the planet is having a summer nowA snow news day in Hobart(OZ Journalists can't help themselves. Punny headlines everytime)Thursday, 11 August 2005 Reporter: Lynn Hawkes The people of Hobart and surrounding suburbs woke to a blanket of white and for many, the only way to truly experience it was to head for the mountain, which they did - in droves.A snow news day in Hobart :: ABC Hobart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieAG Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 This will really confuse the Yanks who don't really believe have the planet is having a summer now Hi Michaelangelica, We're a bit confused in SE Qld too. Last saturday it got up to 40 degrees C and a strong southerly change blew in so it was 25 degrees by 6pm. Today it hasn't got over 25. It's more like a global temperature imbalance than global warming. And somewhere else on the opposite side of the world there will be a short sharp cold spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfiniteNow Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 We're a bit confused in SE Qld too. Last saturday it got up to 40 degrees C and a strong southerly change blew in so it was 25 degrees by 6pm. Today it hasn't got over 25. It's more like a global temperature imbalance than global warming. And somewhere else on the opposite side of the world there will be a short sharp cold spell.Remember, when it comes to global climate change, attention is paid to global yearly averages, and those average temperatures are rising, hence the description of warming. A few local and acute cold spells does not negate the global yearly average temperature increases. Also, it's not just about warming conditions, it's about more EXTREME conditions. Higher highs... lower lows... more robust and stronger fronts... Just call it global climate change. After all, that's what it is, and it covers all of these not so cute little quirks we're experiencing. In the meantime, aren't you Australians a bit worried? With rising sea levels, Australia may become the next Atlantis! :):eek::eek2: :ip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 My daughter tells me they had a 32C day in Hobart last week too.Of course the office windows won't open nor is their any Air con- like Pommie land. Where I am we are in for another 4 days rain -crazy.We still have level 4 water restrictions! For those that want to learn the Australian Language; here is a startAustralian slang dictionary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hicks's new life in SydneyCourier Mail - 2 hours agoCONVICTED terrorism supporter David Hicks is reportedly living in Sydney and being mentored by Australian adventurer Dick Smith in his bid to start a new life.Sydney's Gay Mardi Gras turns 30Started as a protest.It now a fun night (usually with some political messages) and attracts thousands of tourists. This year's parade would be the most inclusive ever and include for the first time a contingent from the Australian military, which in 1992 lifted a ban on gay members. NSW Police have been marching for a few years.. The procession this year featured a group of Christian pastors and reverends, who said the church also owed the gay, lesbian, transsexual and bisexual (GLTB) community an "apology"."We feel it is important to take the apology to the GLTB community, the Mardi Gras is an iconic event (and) we are inspired by Jesus' practise of going to where people were," Pastor Mike Hercock said in a statement.Founders cheered as Mardi Gras turns 30 - Breaking News - National - Breaking NewsAustralia's Mardi Gras turns 30 in 'Brave New Worlds' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieAG Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 In the meantime, aren't you Australians a bit worried? With rising sea levels, Australia may become the next Atlantis!:hihi::lol:;)[/center] Hi Infy, At least we have a great dividing range down our eastern seaboard and many people (especially those who have had direct experience of flooding) prefer to live at higher altitudes. The really wierd thing about our weather over the last couple of years is that while south east Queensland has had relatively mild summers, most of the really hot weather has occurred around 2000-3000 kms south of SE-Q in Victoria and South Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-qu Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi Infy, At least we have a great dividing range down our eastern seaboard and many people (especially those who have had direct experience of flooding) prefer to live at higher altitudes. The really wierd thing about our weather over the last couple of years is that while south east Queensland has had relatively mild summers, most of the really hot weather has occurred around 2000-3000 kms south of SE-Q in Victoria and South Australia.That said, while we have had really dry and what seems warm weather, we had one of our coldest Febs in a long time ?? Id hate to be in the weather sciences.. too many variables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 The coldest Summer here in 50+ years.and maybe the wettest for some time too! I was down at the lake the other day.When a funny thing happened.Snap-happy croc caught in the act | The Courier-Mail Care2/PETA?/USAians is/are worried about Ozzies shooting kangaroos againHundreds of kangaroos face cull in Austr... - Care2 News Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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