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Funny Lion Cubs

"Look at that! Look at that!. Funneee. Ah, ah, ah." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Big Mac Cat

"Go on. Take me out to Big Maccers." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weird Findings About IVF Babies

There has been a weird finding in research done on IVF children - they are taller than average. Work done in New Zealand has found that by six years of age children conceived by IVF are taller. This occurred when fresh embryos were used, but not with frozen embryos. The higher quality of fresh embryos was the apparent reason for this. No benefits nor disadvantages were seen in children born using frozen embryos than children conceived normally. The real issue is - Are fresh embryos really of higher quality? Donors giving frozen embryos are just as selective. About one in thirty children are now conceived with IVF. It is girls who are notably taller. Another "weird" outcome is that mainly boys will be conceived if the embryos are left out in a dish for five days before implantation into the uterus. http://www.adventure--australia.blogspot.com/ http://www.tysaustralia.blogspot.com/ http://www.feeds.feedburner.com/AdventureAustralia http://www.technorati.com/blogs/http://adventu

Gossip Dog

"Then I said, 'You do what you like luv.'" http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dog and Cat Fight

"Take that! And that!" http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cat Pals

"We will always be pals." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Washed Dog

"Marge, have you washed the dog?" http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cat View

"Nah. We won't get disturbed here." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

New Payless Cards Makes It Easy for Thieves

As if bankcard fraud is not bad enough a new "easy to cheat" card is released. No pin number is necessary to use cash resources on the card. Just tap it on an Eftpos and a green light comes on to show goods are paid for. Businesses may like this new system because purchases are quick, impulsive and transaction costs are lower. But what if someone gets hold of the card from a burglary. The account can be emptied without a pin or signature. Surely banks will refuse to refund money to the card owner. It is a way for banks to opt-out of their responsibilities. Retailers can also be hit, apparently, because the card can be used with nothing in the bank account. New technology is the culprit. Magnetic strip is now seen as old fashioned. Solid state chips are now the go. Competition is beginning with PayWave and Payless trying to dominate the new market. Thankfully, transactions are limited to $100 at the moment. Takeaway chains and corner stores are adopting the new system for quic

Cat Racket

"Stop that racket." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wolf - Bear Cuddle

"This is ridiculous. Where's the meat bozo?" http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memorization Is Still Useful at University

It has been said that memorizing answers is not good preparation for university. This is based on the premise that much tertiary work is research and evaluation. But what about exams? Semester examinations can contribute from 10 to 50 per cent of a subject, depending on who creates the "set up" of a course. Lecturers set exams based upon their own knowledge. They can't help themselves. It is like an artist who paints a crowd. On close perusal of the picture you can see many instances of little artists everywhere. In other words painters tend to create images of themselves. University lecturers test students on their own knowledge - they have their own pet areas. Students can benefit from this. They can take a recording device into lectures. Indeed, many institutions record lectures for students who miss them for unforeseen reasons. It is possible to buy devices that play back speech very fast. They have a tone control to normalize the pitch. Students can play lectures ove

Hammock Dog

"What a vacation." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hold It Squirrel

"Hold it!" http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scratch Bear

" Just a bit further. That's it, ah." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Danger of Nuclear Power Stations

Countries are going ahead with investment in nuclear power despite very real dangers. Similar crises to Chernobyl and Three Mile Island will definitely occur in the future with catastrophic results for resident of neighboring nations of the country experiencing the problem. Where are they going to put the contaminated material after use? Putting it deep under landfill and into natural cavities in the earth have failed in the past. The only answer is to launch it into space on a trajectory to the sun. But what if the rocket explodes in the earth's atmosphere or crashes to earth? Nuclear power is also very expensive. It is too high a price to pay to reduce green house gas pollution. Electricity charges are already going through the roof in Australia and the green tax hasn't even been instituted yet. There is no way the use of uranium purchased from countries such as Australia can be policed. Once another country owns the uranium it can use it for military purposes, though all nuc

Shut Up Cat - Dog

"I told you to shut up, didn't I?" http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Muslims Will Not Take Over the World Via Multiculturalism

What is multiculturalism? It is the acceptance of multiple "micro" cultures within a national culture. Many believe that it is ethnic groups taking on a national culture. This is where the problem arises. In Europe at the moment there is the issue of the burka, worn by traditional Muslims. Furthermore, there is the problem of mosques to be built in New York and Moscow. Some European political parties are taking a stand against multicultural polices, saying they will stop more immigration and even take away the rights of ethnic groups in their own communities. Popularity for banning the burka is increasing. Australia has been suggested as a model for other countries in regard to multiculturalism because of the way ethnic groups have integrated into the wider Australia. But the reason for its success is the way new Australian have been absorbed into society not for the traditions of ethnic groups surviving for generations in this country. As new arrivals looked for homes and wo

Australia Makes Beer for Space

Australians love their beer - really love it. So when going into space it is wise to get "space certified" beer while on board. Saber Astronautics Australia is working with 4 Pines Brewing Company to get their beer registered as satisfactory for space. The beer will be tested in low gravity by weightless parabolas. Taste and drinkability are paramount. In a low gravity environment human taste is reduced in sensitivity. The way carbonated liquid responds is also an issue. Oddly the Australian brew being tested is not the usual lager. It is stout. This has more flavor. Gas will float around in the liquid in the stomach being released in what is called a wet burp. The beer will be expensive because of the limited market. Space beer has been made by the Japanese using barley seeds grown in the International Space Station, but that was for earthly consumption. http://www.adventure--australia.blogspot.com/ http://www.tysaustralia.blogspot.com/ http://www.feeds.feedburner.com/Advent

Cat Landing

"I will be landing soon." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Small Horse

"I guess I can squeeze you in at my place." http://vistacomputersolutions.blogspot.com/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .