Saturday, November 10, 2012
Total solar eclipse -Cairns.14 November 2012
The total solar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, but it will actually be Nov. 14 local time for observers south of the equator. The eclipse's partial phases will be visible from all of Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand, as well as part of Antarctica and a far-southern slice of South America. The total solar eclipse, however, can only be seen only from a narrow corridor running southeast across Queensland and the Northern Territory in Australia.
The forecast for next Wednesday - when a strip of far north Queensland will witness a total solar eclipse - is for cloudy conditions as well as persistent showers.
The phenomenon will be best viewed between Innisfail, 65km south of Cairns, and the Daintree just north of the city, where it will start about 5.45am and end by 7.40am (with "totality" between 6.39am and 6.41am).
"There is change moving up the coast but ahead of it will be showers. It will be very close," weather bureau forecaster Bryan Rolstone said.
Scientists are curious about how fish, coral and other marine creatures will react to next Wednesday's total solar eclipse over Cairns.
Filmmakers hope to capture the first underwater footage of the rare spectacle of "totality" - complete darkness as the moon blocks out the sun - in waters off far north Queensland.
Friday, November 09, 2012
"victoria secret models"| "Victoria's Secret show 2012"
Models Adriana Lima, left, Doutzen Kroes and Candice Swanepoel lead the final runway walk during the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
ALEX PERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2013
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The Autumn/Winter 2013 collection is full Alex's signature corsetry and glamorous detailing, but each dress has an elegance to it that would make an easy transition from church to reception. Whether you're on the hunt for somechic bridesmaid options or simply want to stand out as a guest, the following look book should prove mighty useful! Starting at a rather affordable $499 and reaching $1,699, the collection will be dropping in-stores from February 'til April next year. Best get ahead of the curve with this preview from Mr Perry.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Natina Reed Died at age 32
The member of the late ‘90s group Blaque was struck by a vehicle while crossing an Atlanta street Friday
Singer and actress dies on the eve of her 33rd birthday.
Singer and actress dies on the eve of her 33rd birthday.
Buy Windows 8 Pro (upgrade) for only $48.72 at Officeworks
Microsoft prices are all introductory prices valid until the end of January 2013.
Review: Windows 8
The Australian launch followed worldwide launches overnight in which chief executive Steve Ballmer called the introduction of Windows 8 a "bold, innovative" move that had been tested for more than 1.24 billion hours worldwide.
"No product anywhere receives this kind of testing anywhere in the world," Mr Ballmer told a New York audience.
But the overhaul has ditched menus and navigation familiar to Windows users, including the once well-marketed Start button.
Instead, users will face an opening screen of coloured tiles, simplified and hidden menus, and a new Windows Store for app downloads.
Microsoft Windows business leader Tina Flammer said users would need to adapt to the new software menus, but it had been designed for an easy transition.
"Windows 8 was designed to be intuitive," she said.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gives his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.
"We know that without the traditional (start button) it is different. Every time we bring out a device the familiarity is different."
But Microsoft faced further scrutiny at its Australian launch for vagaries around the software's pricing and packages.
After several questions, Ms Flammer confirmed Microsoft would not sell a full version of Windows 8 in Australian stores, instead offering only upgrade packages.
The Windows 8 Pro upgrade package costs $69.99, she said, while the Windows 8 upgrade costs $39.99.
Another version of the new Microsoft software, Windows RT, would arrive pre-installed on tablets and "thin and light" laptops, Ms Flammer said, although Microsoft would not elaborate on its differences.
A lot is riding on the success of Windows 8 for Microsoft as it seeks to maintain its share of the computing software market. The company's software currently runs on more than 90 per cent of computers worldwide, though it faces increasing competition from tablets, where Apple dominates the market.
Microsoft also began selling its first tablet computer today, named Surface.
The tablet, powered by Windows 8 and Windows RT, will feature a 10.6-inch screen, up to 64GB of storage, two cameras and a cover that doubles as a keyboard. The tablets are priced from $559 to $789.
"You are going to love the new Windows," CEO Steve Ballmer said at the New York launch.
But early reaction has been mixed.
Some reviewers like the way the system greets users with a mosaic of tiles displaying applications instead of relying on the desktop icons that served as the welcome mat for years.
Critics say it's a confusing jumble that will frustrate users accustomed to the older versions, particularly when they switch to desktop mode and don't see the familiar "start" button and menu.
Perth Bushfire
An out of control bushfire about 90 kilometres north of Perth is threatening homes as fire authorities warn residents to evacuate or get ready to actively defend their properties.
The fire, which has not yet been contained, is burning near the corner of Diamond Island Road and Guilderton Road in the Shire of Gingin.
The blaze, reported at 11.20am (WST) today, is moving slowly in a east south-easterly direction.
Authorities have issued a "watch and act" alert and are warning residents to leave or get ready to actively defend their homes.
Motorists are warned to avoid the area and be aware of emergency services personnel working in the area.
Twenty firefighters from eight stations and brigades are at the scene.http://www.skynews.com.au/local/article.aspx?id=810411
LIVES and homes are under threat from an out of control bushfire burning about 90km north of Perth.
LIVES and homes are under threat from an out of control bushfire burning about 90km north of Perth.
The fire is burning near the corner of Diamond Island Road and Guilderton Road in the Shire of Gingin.
The blaze, reported at 11.20am (WST) on Sunday, is moving slowly in an east-southeasterly direction towards Woodbridge Estate.
It is not contained and not controlled.
Hawaii on tsunami alert: Hawaii Earthquake magnitude-7.7
Hawaii is on tsunami alert after a strong magnitude-7.7 earthquake shook the Queen Charlotte Islands off the west coast of Canada.
The first waves reached Hawaii just after 7:30pm (AEDT); however, authorities say the first wave is rarely the biggest.
Canadian media reports say the quake, which occurred at 8:04pm on Saturday (local time) was felt in Haida Gwaii Island and in parts of British Columbia including Prince Rupert, Quesnel and Houston.
The tsunami warning in Hawaii has prompted over 100,000 people to move to higher ground.
Follow ABC Online's live coverage as events unfold. All times (AEDT):
9:04pm: Queensland Rugby League says an Indigenous rugby league team is on tour in Hawaii, but they are not in danger.
The team has been in Hawaii since Tuesday as part of the Arthur Beetson Foundation Murri Queensland Tour.
QRL Media Manager Michael Hillier says former NRL player Tony Currie is touring with the side and the team and officials are waiting it out on high ground.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-28/77-quake-strikes-off-canada-west-coast/4337966
Tsunami alert
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued the Hawaii alert and people living in coastal areas have been told to move to higher ground.
In Hawaii, tsunami warning sirens could be heard blaring out across Honolulu, the state capital on Oahu, the state's most populous island.
The alarms prompted an immediate crush of traffic, with many motorists stopping first at service stations to top up with petrol.
At cinemas, films were halted in mid-screening as announcements were made urging patrons to return to their homes.
The last time Oahu had a tsunami warning was after the devastating Japanese earthquake of March 2011.
On Waikiki Beach, residents of high-rise buildings were told to move to the third floor or higher for safety.
There were no reports of casualties or damage in Canada.
The epicentre of the tremor was located 139 kilometres south of the town of Masset, the US Geological Survey said.
The West Coast-Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for coasts located near the epicentre of the quake.
The alert extended south to the US states of Washington, Oregon and northern California.
ABC/AFP
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-28/77-quake-strikes-off-canada-west-coast/4337966
Woman injured by a train at Lidcombe :delays were expected on the Blue Mountains, South and Western lines.
Delays are expected on the Sydney rail system after a person was seriously injured by a train at Lidcombe
The Transport Management Centre (TMC) said delays were expected on the Blue Mountains, South and Western lines.
The accident occurred before Sunday's A-League soccer match at ANZ Stadium, which starts at 5pm (AEDT), but a TMC spokesman said it was hoped trains would be back on schedule by then.
Until then CityRail recommended that affected passengers make alternative arrangements or delay their travel.
An ambulance spokesman said a person, believed to be a woman, had suffered serious injuries and had been taken to hospital.
The Transport Management Centre (TMC) said delays were expected on the Blue Mountains, South and Western lines.
The accident occurred before Sunday's A-League soccer match at ANZ Stadium, which starts at 5pm (AEDT), but a TMC spokesman said it was hoped trains would be back on schedule by then.
Until then CityRail recommended that affected passengers make alternative arrangements or delay their travel.
An ambulance spokesman said a person, believed to be a woman, had suffered serious injuries and had been taken to hospital.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Amanda Todd Life
"I have lost one child, but know she wanted her stoAmanda Todd was found dead at her home on Oct. 10 in British Columbia. A month before her death, the 15-year-old girl had posted an silent 8-minute video on YouTube that detailed the amount of bullying that she had gone though since the 7th grade. The video was titled: "My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self harm."ry to save 1,000 more," Ms. Todd told The Vancouver Sun. "Amanda wanted to tell her story to help other kids."
After a suicide attempt with bleach at one of her old schools, Amanda moved in with her mother to switch cities and try a new school. But kids continued to follow the young girl on Facebook, posting taunting messages.
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/amanda-todd-suicide-mother-of-15-year-old-talks-about-bullying-video-83297/#q5vZJcVozvipoY9z.99
"Lane Goodwin" Dead: Kentucky Boy Behind 'Thumbs-Up For Lane' Campaign Dies Of Cancer At Age 13
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Lane Goodwin, a small-town boy who won a huge Facebook following for his thumbs-up attitude about his cancer, has lost his battle with the disease.
The 13-year-old Kentuckian died Wednesday night, eliciting an outpouring from his heartbroken followers.
Big Tex:Electrical fire destroys State Fair’s folksy icon since 1952
By ERIC AASEN
Big Tex, the beloved 52-foot-tall cowboy who’s watched over the State Fair of Texas for decades, caught on fire Friday morning and was quickly burnt to a crisp.
He was 60.
Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel wedding pictures
After five years together, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel tied the knot Friday in a top-secret ceremony at a posh seaside resort in the southern Italian city of Fasano.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Live Life Quotes : The Buddha (Gautama Siddhartha)
On life's journey faith is nourishment,
virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is
the light by day and right mindfulness
is the protection by night. If one lives
a pure life, nothing can destroy him or her.
People should first direct themselves in the ways they should go.
Only then should they instruct others.
All that we are is the result of what we have thought.
If one speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows that person.
If one speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows that person,
like a shadow that never leaves him or her.
Only then should they instruct others.
All that we are is the result of what we have thought.
If one speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows that person.
If one speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows that person,
like a shadow that never leaves him or her.
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