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Zac Sunderland
Zac Sunderland Intrepid Round the World Solo Trip Congratulations to Zac Sunderland, from Thousand Oaks, California, who has just become the youngest person ever to sail solo around around the world, taking...
7 commentsKangaroos
The kangaroo is a large marsupial (pouch-bearing animal) confined entirely to Australasia. Captain Cook was the first Eurpoean to observe the animal in 1770. There are 56 species. A male kangaroo stands from...
4 commentsPlatypus - Some Facts
I have never seen a real platypus, but still I love it. So, what do you call a love that happens even before a first sight?I fell in love with it when I read about its amazing features. If you don't already...
17 commentsAboriginal Australian Cooking
Australian Aboriginals have a cooking tradition all their own, most of their methods originating in and around outdoor fires. Boiling and barbecuing are fairly new for the wide variety and plant and animals foods available...
36 commentsAustralian Food Specialities
At the request of Countrywomen (please check out her profile) who is one of our most respected Hubbers I will endevour to bring to you Australia's favourite foods. I must put a disclaimer in here that I do...
95 commentsAustralian Cattle Dogs of many colors
The Australian Cattle Dog, or Blue Heeler, is a fascinating mix of dogs and the topic of much discussion among breeders. Thomas Hall began experimenting in 1840 to create this very loyal and hardy breed....
3 commentsAustralian stimulus package or bailout
Australia is fighting its way out of the Economical mess with a massive spending stimulus package. For continuing updates and comments, read my Hub....
46 commentsCockroaches: Temper Loathing With Admiration.
Whatever you might think of cockroaches, they are undoubtedly some of the most adaptable creatures on the planet. One of the reasons for this is they can eat practically anything, even soap or the glue from...
5 commentsControlling Climate Change Through Managed Livestock Grazing
This land has been restored through managed cattle grazing. Global warming and climate change can be reversed through the re-introduction of traditional farming methods. While using organically-composted...
1 commentHilary Clinton and Women's Graying Hair
On January 13 of this year, I came across an item in the Winnipeg Free Press about women’s reactions to the way Hilary Clinton’s candidacy was being viewed by a big section of the American...
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