Toinho 2,210 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Yes, the British started the horrors and we haven’t really done much good since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted July 25, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Toinho said: Yes, the British started the horrors and we haven’t really done much good since. Did you listen to the audio of the voice from 1899? it gave me the creeps. AUDIO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 1, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 1, 2020 I was going to put this in the Animal thread but I think @Spike and other Aussies will like it, give them a bit of recognition. Meet Forest, the tallest giraffe in the world Forest has lived at Australia Zoo since he was 2 years old. (CNN) - A male giraffe living in a zoo in Australia has been crowned the tallest of them all, hitting a giddy 5.7 meters (18 feet, 8 inches). Twelve-year-old Forest, who lives at Australia Zoo in Queensland, is so lanky that a team from Guinness World Records had to create a specially made measuring pole and rig it next to a hay dispenser in the giraffe house to record his height. It took several months to capture the measurements, via images and video footage, as it took some time for Forest to get comfortable with the new feeder. Forest, pictured here with the Irwin family, has fathered 12 calves. Forest was born at Auckland Zoo in New Zealand in 2007 and was moved to Australia Zoo -- run by the Irwin family -- at the age of two. As part of the zoo's breeding program, he has since fathered 12 calves, with another on the way. The tallest species alive in the world today, giraffes usually grow to between 15 and 18 feet. They have been listed as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with some subspecies considered "endangered" or "critically endangered." CNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 5, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 5, 2020 Australia names new species after Deadpool, Thor, and other Marvel favourites The superhero Deadpool and the Humorolethalis sergius fly. (CNN) - As it turns out, Australian scientists are Marvel fans too. Scientists at the federal government agency CSIRO gave scientific names to 165 new species this year -- and picked five flies to name after the world's favourite superheroes and villains within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There's the Thor fly in tribute of the God of Thunder, played in Marvel by Chris Hemsworth. Its scientific name is "Daptolestes bronteflavus," which is derived from Latin like most scientific names -- and translates to "blond thunder." The Thor fly has flecks of gold and light brown on its body, antennae, and face, calling to mind Thor's blond hair and the gold features on his outfits. There's the Loki fly, in honour of the tortured God of Mischief, whose scientific name is "Daptolestes illusiolautus," meaning elegant deception. Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, fakes his own death at one point, betrays other characters, and uses visual illusions. Black Widow, also known as Natasha Romanoff, also has her own fly -- "Daptolestes feminategus," meaning woman wearing leather, in reference to Scarlett Johansson's iconic leather suit worn in the movies. Deadpool also has his own fly, coloured orange-red and black, the same as Deadpool's suit -- and it shares similar markings as Deadpool's mask. "We chose the name Humorolethalis sergius (for Deadpool). It sounds like lethal humour and is derived from the Latin words humorous, meaning wet or moist, and lethalis meaning dead," said CSIRO entomologist Dr Bryan Lessard in a statement on Wednesday. The Deadpool fly is a species of Robber fly, which are "assassins of the insect world" -- fitting for the mercenary antihero. Finally, there's a Stan Lee fly, in honour of the late Marvel Comics visionary. Lee is known as the founding force behind the modern Marvel behemoth and co-created Spider-Man and many other popular characters. The fly, named "Daptolestes leei," has markings on its face reminiscent of Lee's characteristic sunglasses and a white moustache. Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee and the Daptolestes leei fly. Naming newly discovered species is an "important superpower in solving many of the world's challenges," said the CSIRO statement. The scientists also named 151 new insects, eight new plants, two new fish, one new mite, three new subspecies of bird, and 25 marine invertebrates, some of which were discovered several decades ago and remained unnamed, while others were a more recent find. The names for these aren't quite as whimsical, but some do pay tribute to other things -- for instance, they named two species after "Investigator," the research ship that discovered them. Naming species allows scientists to have a little fun, but the meticulous process is also vital for researchers, conservationists, and other types of experts. Being able to identify and differentiate between species allows experts to learn more about them and to "help save their lives and our own," said the statement. Only about a quarter of Australian insects are known to science, said Lessard in the study. The statement added, "the more species are named, the better we can understand their superpowers." https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/29/australia/australia-marvel-flies-intl-hnk-scli-scn/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Have any of you ever taken part in the 'Box Wars' tournament???? Looks like a good bit of afternoon fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 6, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Bluewolf said: Have any of you ever taken part in the 'Box Wars' tournament???? Looks like a good bit of afternoon fun... Had to Google that, never heard of it, is it an Aussie thing or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Had to Google that, never heard of it, is it an Aussie thing or what? Apparently... https://9gag.com/gag/aLwLj9z Reminds me of the Simpsons episode... Edited August 6, 2020 by Bluewolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 6, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Apparently... https://9gag.com/gag/aLwLj9z Reminds me of the Simpsons episode... LOL, that looks cool as fuck, I would like to have a go at that, Imagine Spike & Devil Dick Willie doing battle against each other Edited August 6, 2020 by CaaC (John) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Never heard of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 11, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 11, 2020 Stunning 'reverse waterfall' filmed near Sydney - BBC News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted August 12, 2020 Administrator Share Posted August 12, 2020 Wow. Old clip but what are the chances 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 23, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2020 G-g-g-g'day! Australia shivers as Antarctic air brings rare snowfall (Is that you @Spike? ) New South Wales, Victoria, the Australia Capital Territory and the island state of Tasmania have experienced snow, with pictures of snowy towns and landscapes filling social media. "We've seen light #snow make it to #Canberra today, and yes even heard a few rogue flakes landed on Parliament House," in the nation's capital, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Twitter. The bureau said that more than one metre (3.3ft) of snow had fallen in a number of alpine regions, with the cold weather likely to remain for several days. The wild winds and heavy snow led to the closure of some roads. "It's awesome," Raj Kumar told the Seven Network. Mr Kumar had travelled from Sydney with his family to see the snow in the town of Oberon in NSW's Blue Mountains, an area that was under threat from widespread bushfires last year. "I think it's better than Perisher Valley," he added, referring to a popular snow resort about a four-hour drive south of Oberon. Last week, a temperature of 54.4C (129.9F) was recorded in California's Death Valley during an intense heatwave in what could be the hottest reading ever reliably taken on the planet. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/g-g-g-gday-australia-shivers-as-antarctic-air-brings-rare-snowfall/ar-BB18h0O5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 27, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 27, 2020 New aerial surveys of Australia's Great Barrier Reef show the most widespread and severe bleaching the coral reef has experienced. The damage follows record high temperatures in February. Scientists at James Cook University have issued a dire warning about the threat posed by climate change to the world's largest living organism and say temperatures over the next month are critical to how the reef recovers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, CaaC (John) said: New aerial surveys of Australia's Great Barrier Reef show the most widespread and severe bleaching the coral reef has experienced. The damage follows record high temperatures in February. Scientists at James Cook University have issued a dire warning about the threat posed by climate change to the world's largest living organism and say temperatures over the next month are critical to how the reef recovers. One of my deepest shames of Australia, this isn’t new knowledge this has been a palpable outcome for my entire life. But of course it is better to piss in the wind then admit being wrong. I imagine two years of Campbell Newman introduced to decades worth of hate into the reef. A shame that QLD was strong armed by Bjelke-Petersen for two decades, I couldn’t imagine him being the premier today. If only strict regulations were implaced through the 60s to the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 My TF365 Australian hierarchy list updated 1. TBD 2. Harry - Devil Dick Willie 4. Caac (John) Everybody else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted August 31, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted August 31, 2020 China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions China has begun a second investigation into imports of Australian wine, in a move seen as further escalating tensions between the two nations. The year-long investigation into subsidies follows Beijing announcing a separate "anti-dumping" inquiry into Australian wines two weeks ago. Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China. China has been accused of imposing a series of economic blows on Australia this year following political tensions. Australia's backing of a global inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus in April had effectively singled out China and "hurt the feelings" of its people, a top Chinese diplomat said last week. In recent months, Beijing has targeted Australian barley, beef and wine products with various actions which have been interpreted as retaliatory. It has also advised students and tourists against travelling to Australia, citing the threat of racism. How reliant is Australia on China? Last week, Australia's federal government said it planned to enact legislation which would allow it to cancel local government deals with foreign countries - a move widely seen as aimed at China. 'China is an important market' China is Australia's largest trading market - accounting for 32.6% of the value of all national exports. China's enactment of an 80% tariff on Australian barley exports followed a year-long "anti-dumping" investigation. A similar investigation under World Trade Organization rules was being conducted on Australian wine exports, said Beijing's announcement two weeks ago. The new "anti-subsidy" investigation would apply to all wine in containers holding two litres or less, Chinese state media reported. Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said he rejected claims that any national initiatives "equate to a subsidy of our wine exports". Australian Grape and Wine - a representative body for winemakers - said they were "well placed to respond to this investigation" and would co-operate fully. "China is an important market for Australian wine and our wine is in demand from Chinese consumers," it said in a statement. Why China's rise exposes Australian vulnerabilities Australia probes alleged Chinese spy MP plot The bulk of Australia's export wealth in China is tied to rare commodities such as iron ore, gas and coal - sectors which have not been affected so far amid the deteriorating relations. But several smaller Australian industries which rely on China's consumer market - such as wine, seafood, education and tourism - have expressed fears that they are exposed to political tensions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53970006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 31/08/2020 at 04:52, CaaC (John) said: China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions China has begun a second investigation into imports of Australian wine, in a move seen as further escalating tensions between the two nations. The year-long investigation into subsidies follows Beijing announcing a separate "anti-dumping" inquiry into Australian wines two weeks ago. Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China. China has been accused of imposing a series of economic blows on Australia this year following political tensions. Australia's backing of a global inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus in April had effectively singled out China and "hurt the feelings" of its people, a top Chinese diplomat said last week. In recent months, Beijing has targeted Australian barley, beef and wine products with various actions which have been interpreted as retaliatory. It has also advised students and tourists against travelling to Australia, citing the threat of racism. How reliant is Australia on China? Last week, Australia's federal government said it planned to enact legislation which would allow it to cancel local government deals with foreign countries - a move widely seen as aimed at China. 'China is an important market' China is Australia's largest trading market - accounting for 32.6% of the value of all national exports. China's enactment of an 80% tariff on Australian barley exports followed a year-long "anti-dumping" investigation. A similar investigation under World Trade Organization rules was being conducted on Australian wine exports, said Beijing's announcement two weeks ago. The new "anti-subsidy" investigation would apply to all wine in containers holding two litres or less, Chinese state media reported. Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said he rejected claims that any national initiatives "equate to a subsidy of our wine exports". Australian Grape and Wine - a representative body for winemakers - said they were "well placed to respond to this investigation" and would co-operate fully. "China is an important market for Australian wine and our wine is in demand from Chinese consumers," it said in a statement. Why China's rise exposes Australian vulnerabilities Australia probes alleged Chinese spy MP plot The bulk of Australia's export wealth in China is tied to rare commodities such as iron ore, gas and coal - sectors which have not been affected so far amid the deteriorating relations. But several smaller Australian industries which rely on China's consumer market - such as wine, seafood, education and tourism - have expressed fears that they are exposed to political tensions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53970006 Speaking of China, they are detaining Australian citizens. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-31/australian-detained-in-china-television-anchor-cheng-lei/12615362 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) CONGRATULATIONS AUSTRALIA YOU'VE OFFICIALLY ENTERED A RECESSION, THOUGH I'M SURE THAT THE GREAT ECONOMIC MANAGERS DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO PREVENT IT @Devil-Dick Willie @Harry @Toinho I leave the country for five fucking years and you cunts let them ruin it. I'm gonna have to make a three stop visit next time, I'm home to teach you blokes a lesson in painenomics Edited September 2, 2020 by Spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, Spike said: CONGRATULATIONS AUSTRALIA YOU'VE OFFICIALLY ENTERED A RECESSION, THOUGH I'M SURE THAT THE GREAT ECONOMIC MANAGERS DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO PREVENT IT @Devil-Dick Willie @Harry @Toinho I leave the country for five fucking years and you cunts let them ruin it. I'm gonna have to make a three stop visit next time, I'm home to teach you blokes a lesson in painenomics The country you left for is ruined too ! Maybe your the jinx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Azeem said: The country you left for is ruined too ! Maybe your the jinx Honey, the USA was ruined long before I arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted September 2, 2020 Administrator Share Posted September 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, Spike said: Honey, the USA was ruined long before I arrived Nothing stopping you from making it worse though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just now, Stan said: Nothing stopping you from making it worse though 'Spike is worse than slavery and rampant Imperialism' - Stan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted September 2, 2020 Administrator Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Spike said: 'Spike is worse than slavery and rampant Imperialism' - Stan Correct. Good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I'd take Australia as the superpower over the current one any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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