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Photos - May 2007

Development of a Chicken Inside the Egg

May 30th 2007 11:13

Chicken egg incubation can successfully occur artificially. Nearly all chicken eggs will hatch after 21 days of good conditions - 99.5 °F (37.5°C) and around 55% relative humidity.

The pictures below show what happens inside the egg and gives an amazing insight into the development of a chicken embryo over its 21 day incubation period. You can see more pictures of the process here.

Day 3

Chicken developing inside the egg - Red veins in the yolk

Day 5

Day 8

Day 10

Day 15

Day 19

Day 20

Hatched!

*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.

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In Loving Memory of Rhana

May 30th 2007 11:10

26-04-1991 to 29-05-2007

Playing with string in Albany

Rhana was a very hard working, loyal and kind tempered dog but most of all was a great companion who was loved by many. The clip below was shot in Coburg in 2005 and shows Rhana as she always was.

Rhana was a farm dog for the first half of her life, and a city dog the rest. She lived everywhere from farms to country towns to big cities, from inland to on the beach. She travelled on planes and boats and lived in three different states. Her list of homes over her 16 years was the Porongurups (WA), Moora (WA), Mosman Park (Monument & Solomon Sts, WA), Floreat (WA), Albany (WA), Coburg (Vic), Central Castra (Tas), Hampton East (Vic), Devonport (Tas) and finally Scarborough (WA). Wherever she went she was always happy, loved and stayed with the family. In dog years she made it past 112 however sadly, yesterday she succumbed to a degenerative heart condition. She will be sorely missed, but this post is a celebration of her life, and what she meant to so many people!

Rhana, her sister Fleur and myself. May 1991

Rhana was born in the garden shed on our property near the Porongurup Ranges on the afternoon of April 26th, 1991. Rhana’s mother Brit who was another beloved dog of similar temperament, was not even a year old when she gave birth. Brit was to sadly pass away three years later in Moora. Rhana was one of a litter of six puppies, three brown and three black. We kept and raised two of the pups, Rhana and her sister Fleur. We gave Fleur to our neighbours who renamed her Bonnie. Bonnie grew into a fluffy black and white dog who passed on a couple of years ago. Rhana’s father (we think) was a fluffy black and white Border Collie who belonged to another neighbour. Brit was a black and tan Kelpie. Unlike Fleur Rhana appeared to be mostly Red Kelpie although her big paws and droopy ears resembled a Border Collie.

Jonathan, Ian, Rhana and Brit with the motorbikes

Rhana, her mother Brit with Jonny and I on motorbikes in the Porongurups. 1993

In early 1994 we packed up and moved to another farm in Moora where Rhana lived until her retirement at 8 years of age.

Rhana loved attention, even if it meant being held upside down! Moora 1997.

Rhana was not very bright at first and had trouble learning to chase sheep. She got the hang of it eventually and become a competent sheep dog. She was also a skilled hunting dog, and assisted in the capture of many rabbits and foxes. One of my favourite memories on the farm is riding with her on the motorbikes. She was quite fast and could run at 40 km/hr.

Brit and Rhana in their respective positions in the tractor.

After her mother died Rhana came out of her shell and really developed her own personality. She was very gentle and affectionate with people. She loved spending time and helping with whatever she could and never got sick of it. Once at Kallaroo Rhana gashed herself open badly when jumping a barbed wire fence. Dad took her to the vet to be stitched up and she had a drain put in to flush excess fluid. The resulting $500 vet bill Dad had to deal with caused him to refer to her from then on as “the most expensive dog in history”. She also had to wear a bucket on her head for a couple weeks to prevent her from licking the wound. I found this very funny as she couldn’t see anything that wasn’t right in front of her.

Rhana and her bucket. Kallaroo. 1994

At the end of 1998 the farm in Moora was sold and we moved to Perth.

Ready for the clearing sale in Moora and leaving the farm.

At the time there was talk of leaving Rhana in Moora with another farmer, but Judith and I formed the Save Rhana Action Group (SRAG) to ensure she came with us to the city. It took Rhana a while to become accustomed to life in the big smoke. She jumped the back fence a few times only to discover there was not a farm on the other side. We took her for walks along the beach but she was petrified of the other dogs and snapped at them if they came too close. She got used to the walks before long but continued to hate other dogs coming near her for the rest of her life. Upon moving to the city Rhana was desexed. One reason to have her desexed was so it would be cheaper to register her with the local council. However I think in total she was registered with a council twice in her entire life. She never had any pups but did have a boyfriend once up in Moora. Fortunately the family line does live on as Fleur (Bonnie) did have pups and Brit’s descendents are scattered around the south west of WA. Jonny and I always said one day after Rhana was gone we would return down there to find one of Brit’s descendants to raise. A couple of times while living in cities Rhana escaped from the yard, fortunately as her collar always had contact details on them some kind citizen would always find her and call. One time in Mosman Park Rhana swallowed a snail pellet and had to be rushed to the vet for a stomach pump. Dad loved getting that bill too.

Rhana with Mum in Mosman Park 1999. Her first taste of life in the city.

Rhana with Mum in Mosman Park. Her first taste of life in the city.

After her initial stint, living with Mum and Dad in Mosman Park and Floreat, Rhana went to live with Judes and Mike in Mosman Park and then Albany. It was here that for the first time in her life Rhana was allowed INSIDE! Rhana was to live with Judith, Mike, Julianne and David again in Hampton East Victoria for a month or so in late 2005.

Rhana playing with Mike & Judes in Albany. 2002

After the birth of Julianne in September 2002 Rhana came to live with me in Melbourne and Tasmania. During her five years with me she flew in a plane across the country twice, and sailed in a boat across the Bass Straight many times. I very much enjoyed taking her for her daily walk, and she loved coming for trips in the trusty Camira whenever possible. She was a great companion and I always enjoyed how happy she was to see me, and how much she appreciated her pats, walks and dinner. Rhana was always terrified of thunder. Once after a crack of thunder she escaped from the back yard, and got stuck under the house another time. She has also been known to chew through flywire to get inside, and bark continuously when thunder is around.

Rhana in the back yard in Coburg, Victoria. 2004

Rhana lived for so long that she was retired for as long as she was a sheep dog! During her retired years she learned to do a few things that city dogs do like chase balls and sticks. She was actually very good at learning all throughout her life. She could do a couple of tricks like sit, come, stay and speak, but nothing impractical like roll over or play dead.

Dad, James and Rhana on the beach in Scarborough. 2006

In April 2006 Rhana moved back to WA and lived in Scarborough with Mum and Dad, and until Jan 2007, me for the rest of her days. It was around this time that Rhana developed a heart murmur which caused fluid build up in her lungs and gave her less energy. The vet gave her medication which kept her happy but the condition was to worsen with time. In Autumn 2007 her heart rapidly degenerated and in consultation with the vet on May 29th it was decided it would be best to put her down.

Last photo of Rhana and Ian, April 2007.

Last photo of Rhana and I, April 2007.

It is sad to see her long journey come to an end but pleasing to know she kept her spirits up right to the end.

Rhana with James and Julianne at the park in Scarborough. Christmas 2006

We will always miss our happy little Rhana dog. I’m glad she lived long enough for the next generation to get to know her. With her gone I feel as though an important link to the farm and my childhood is missing. I will especially cherish the special memories she gave me while I was growing up.

Thanks for everything Rhana!

Everyone with Rhana. Christmas 1999.

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Pictures of Tibet

May 28th 2007 10:39

Tibet is a plateau region in Central Asia and the indigenous home to the Tibetan people. With an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft), it is the highest region on Earth and is commonly referred to as the "Roof of the World."

Existing as a separate nation for centuries, Tibet is today administered by the People's Republic of China (PRC). However in the Tibetan sovereignty debate, the government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Tibet in Exile disagree over when Tibet became a part of China, and whether this incorporation into China is legitimate according to international law.

Between the 17th century and 1959, the Dalai Lama was the head of the Tibetan government, administering religious and administrative authority over a large portion of the country from the traditional capital Lhasa, regarded as Tibet's holiest city.

Most of the Himalaya mountain range lies within Tibet. Its most famous peak, Mount Everest, is on Nepal's border with Tibet.

The Tibetan economy is dominated by subsistence agriculture. Due to limited arable land, livestock raising is the primary occupation mainly on the Tibetan Plateau. In recent years, due to the increased interest in Tibetan Buddhism tourism has become an increasingly important sector, and is actively promoted by the authorities. Religion is extremely important to the Tibetans; Tibet is the traditional centre of Tibetan Buddhism and there are a number of notable monasteries in Tibet.

Below are some pictures of this amazing and unique region, many more photos can be found here.

*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.

**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Tibet.

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Beaches

May 25th 2007 12:05

Below are some beautiful high quality pictures of beaches around the world that you can save as desktop backgrounds. Click on each image to open a larger version, then right click on the large image to save it as your wallpaper.

12 apostles great ocean road Victoria wallpaper desktop

*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.

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Forest Wallpapers

May 23rd 2007 11:28

Below are some beautiful high quality pictures from various forests around the world that you can use as wallpapers. Click on each image to open a larger version, then right click on the large image to save it as your desktop background.

high quality tropical rain forest wallpapers

forest fire picture background wallpaper

moss on rocks in a tropical rain forest. Use as wallpaper of desktop background.

*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.

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Swiss Guards

May 21st 2007 10:59

Swiss Guards are Swiss mercenary soldiers who have served as bodyguards, ceremonial guards and palace guards at foreign European courts from the late 15th century until the present day (in the form of the Papal Swiss Guard). They have generally had a high reputation for discipline and loyalty to their employers.

Various "Swiss Guards" have existed. The earliest such detachment was the Guard of the Hundred Swiss at the French court (1497 – 1830). This small force was complemented in 1567 by a Swiss Guard regiment. The Papal Swiss Guard in the Vatican was founded in 1506 and is the only Swiss Guard that still exists. In the 18th century several other Swiss Guards existed for periods in various European courts

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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

May 18th 2007 10:41

The Chernobyl disaster was a major accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26, 1986 at 01:22 a.m., consisting of an explosion at the plant and subsequent radioactive contamination of the surrounding geographic area. The power plant is located near Pripyat, Ukraine. It is regarded as the worst accident ever in the history of nuclear power.

Following the accident, questions arose on the future of the plant and its eventual fate. All work on the unfinished reactors 5 and 6 were immediately halted. However, the trouble at the Chernobyl plant did not end with the disaster in reactor 4. The damaged reactor was sealed off and 200 metres of concrete was placed between the disaster site and the operational buildings. The Ukrainian government continued to let the three remaining reactors operate because of an energy shortage in the country. A fire broke out in reactor 2 in 1991; the authorities subsequently declared the reactor damaged beyond repair and had it taken offline. Reactor 1 was decommissioned in November 1996 as part of a deal between the Ukrainian government and international organizations such as the IAEA to end operations at the plant. On December 15, 2000, then-President Leonid Kuchma personally turned off Reactor 3 in an official ceremony, effectively shutting down the entire plant

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Scotland

May 16th 2007 10:17

Scotland is a nation in northwest Europe and one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. It occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain and shares a land border to the south with England. It is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest.

Scotland is a well-developed tourist destination. It is generally seen as clean, unspoilt destination with beautiful scenery which has a long and complex history, combined with thousands of historic sites and attractions. These include prehistoric stone circles, standing stones and burial chambers, and various Bronze Age, Iron Age and Stone Age remains. There are also many historic castles, houses, and battlegrounds, ruins and museums. Many people are drawn by the culture of Scotland

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New Zealand

May 14th 2007 09:45

New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands.

New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, approximately 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga

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Amazing Aerial Photos of Africa

May 11th 2007 10:31

Some of the most amazing and beautiful aerial pictures you will ever see!

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Animations

May 9th 2007 09:59

Here are some really funky gif animations. Be careful not to hypnotise yourself!
If you like these you can see more here.

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Landscape Wallpaper

May 7th 2007 09:36

Here are some truly amazing landscape pictures you can use as wallpapers for your desktop.
Just click on any of the images to open up a larger version, then right click on the picture and choose "Set as Background" or "Set as Wallpaper".
You can find even more here
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SeaWorld

May 4th 2007 16:18

SeaWorld is a chain of marine mammal parks in the United States, with operations in Orlando, Florida, San Diego, California, San Antonio, Texas, and previously Aurora, Ohio. The parks feature killer whale, sea lion, and dolphin shows and zoological displays featuring various other marine animals. The parks' icon is Shamu, the killer whale or Orca.

Kasatka, one of SeaWorld San Diego's 7 killer whales, performs during a routine Shamu Adventure show. SeaWorld parks also feature a variety of thrill rides, including roller coasters

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Mount Fuji

May 2nd 2007 15:45

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. It is located near the Pacific coast of central Honshu. Mount Fuji is a well-known symbol of Japan and is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers.

Mt. Fuji stands at 12,388 ft/3,776 m high and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It is also an active stratovolcano

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