Asta Tinggi Cemetery

Asta Tinggi is a Royal Cemetery located in Kebunagung village on the northwest side of Sumenep city, about two and half kilometers away. Asta Tinggi has two main buildings. The first is on the west side where one can find an old pendopo and three grave dooms. It is a simple pendopo used for holding a meeting in the time ago. While the dooms is placed for grave. The first doom located on the west and content of Prince Pulang Jiwo grave. The second doom located on the north, is a grave of Prince Jimat and the last that listed on the east content the grave of Bindoro Saod and the queen Raden Ayu Tirtonegoro. This old building was built in 1750 in the reign of Bindoro Saod whose titled as Raden Tumenggung Tirtonegoro.

The second building placed on the north side is greater. The entrance is a big and beautiful gate. About 2 meters after it, there is an inscription written in Arabic letter. This building has one great and interesting doom content of the grave of Arya Noto Kusumo I and his descendants. It has Islamic, China and Europe style. It was built in the year of 1763 by Aryo Noto Kusumo I.

Asta Tinggi Cemetery

Asta Tinggi is a Royal Cemetery located in Kebunagung village on the northwest side of Sumenep city, about two and half kilometers away. Asta Tinggi has two main buildings. The first is on the west side where one can find an old pendopo and three grave dooms. It is a simple pendopo used for holding a meeting in the time ago. While the dooms is placed for grave. The first doom located on the west and content of Prince Pulang Jiwo grave. The second doom located on the north, is a grave of Prince Jimat and the last that listed on the east content the grave of Bindoro Saod and the queen Raden Ayu Tirtonegoro. This old building was built in 1750 in the reign of Bindoro Saod whose titled as Raden Tumenggung Tirtonegoro.

The second building placed on the north side is greater. The entrance is a big and beautiful gate. About 2 meters after it, there is an inscription written in Arabic letter. This building has one great and interesting doom content of the grave of Arya Noto Kusumo I and his descendants. It has Islamic, China and Europe style. It was built in the year of 1763 by Aryo Noto Kusumo I.

Lorentz National Park

The Park lies within Irian Jaya Province, and the administrative Jayawijaya, Paniai, Merauke (Southern Division), Fak-fak, Mimika and Enarotali districts. It stretches for over 150km, from the central cordillera mountains in the north to Arafura Sea in the south. Access is by air from Jayapura to Wamena and Timika 04º00'-5º15'S, 137º14'-138º20'E.

The Dutch Colonial Government gave the first protection status in 1919 with the establishment of Lorentz Nature Monument. In 1956, the protected status was abolished due to conflicts with local people over unresolved land ownership. In 1978, it has established as a Strict Nature Reserve (Cagar Alam) by the Indonesian Government with an area of 2,150,000ha wdth. In March 1997 it was declared National park by the Ministry of Forestry, which includes the eastern extension (Mt. Trikora, Mt. Rumphius, Habbema Lake area), coastal and marine areas.

With the total area is 2,505,600ha, about 0.6% of Irian Jaya's total size, the Park can be divided into two very distinct zones: the swampy lowlands and the high mountain area of the central cordillera. The central cordillera itself can be subdivided in the eastern part and the western part on the basis of geology and vegetation types, the north/south line at approximately Kwiyawagi village being the dividing line.

The central mountain ranges are the southern portion of two colliding continental plates, which are causing the mountain range to rise. The lowering and rising of the sea level during the glacial and inter-glacial periods of the Pleistocene, along with continuous activity in the mobile belt which characterizes the contact zone of the two colliding lithospheres plates, has continued to promote the great biodiversity of the island of New Guinea in general, and in the Lorentz area in particular. Large tracts of the mountain range, and especially the area formed by the traditional lands of the Amungme (or Amung) are rich in mineral deposits - especially gold and copper.

The Carstenz or Jaya Peak section of the Jayawijaya Mountain Range still retains small ice caps. It is one of only three equatorial highlands (Sierra Nevada region in the Andes, and Mt. Kenya, Kilimanjaro, Ruwenzori in E.Africa) that is sufficiently high altitude to retain permanent ice, but note that Lorentz glaciers are receding rapidly. Some 3,300ha of snowfields REMAINED IN 1992. The main snowfields comprise five separate areas of ice on the outer margins of Mount Puncak Jaya. These include two small fields, which feed the Meren and Carstenz glaciers, and a small hanging glacier on the Carstenz Pyramid.

Puncak Jaya's summit consists of several peaks (Jayakesuma / Carstenz Pyramid 4,884m, Ngga Pulu 4,862m, Meren 4,808m) that developed from Tertiary rocks (Miocene). This high area was still covered by wide ice caps (13sq.km) in 1936. These ice caps melted down to an area of just 6.9 km in 1972 and further reduced to 3.3 sq.km by 1991. The remaining ice is now divided into three patches the North Wall Firn, the Meren and Carstenz glacier with only 3 sq.km of ice left. Based on climatic data, a deficit mass balance will continue as the future trend.

The lowland area is a wide swampy plain, covered with virgin forest and intersected by countless winding rivers and streams, mostly tidal. The largest of these rivers empty into the shallow Arafura Sea, which separates the island of New Guinea from Australia.

The Regional Physical Planning Program for Transmigration recognized 9 physiographic types and regions (beaches, tidal swamps, meander belts, peat swamps, alluvial valleys, alluvial fans, dissected terraces, mountains and alpine summits) with 13 major land systems.

Lorentz National Park

The Park lies within Irian Jaya Province, and the administrative Jayawijaya, Paniai, Merauke (Southern Division), Fak-fak, Mimika and Enarotali districts. It stretches for over 150km, from the central cordillera mountains in the north to Arafura Sea in the south. Access is by air from Jayapura to Wamena and Timika 04º00'-5º15'S, 137º14'-138º20'E.

The Dutch Colonial Government gave the first protection status in 1919 with the establishment of Lorentz Nature Monument. In 1956, the protected status was abolished due to conflicts with local people over unresolved land ownership. In 1978, it has established as a Strict Nature Reserve (Cagar Alam) by the Indonesian Government with an area of 2,150,000ha wdth. In March 1997 it was declared National park by the Ministry of Forestry, which includes the eastern extension (Mt. Trikora, Mt. Rumphius, Habbema Lake area), coastal and marine areas.

With the total area is 2,505,600ha, about 0.6% of Irian Jaya's total size, the Park can be divided into two very distinct zones: the swampy lowlands and the high mountain area of the central cordillera. The central cordillera itself can be subdivided in the eastern part and the western part on the basis of geology and vegetation types, the north/south line at approximately Kwiyawagi village being the dividing line.

The central mountain ranges are the southern portion of two colliding continental plates, which are causing the mountain range to rise. The lowering and rising of the sea level during the glacial and inter-glacial periods of the Pleistocene, along with continuous activity in the mobile belt which characterizes the contact zone of the two colliding lithospheres plates, has continued to promote the great biodiversity of the island of New Guinea in general, and in the Lorentz area in particular. Large tracts of the mountain range, and especially the area formed by the traditional lands of the Amungme (or Amung) are rich in mineral deposits - especially gold and copper.

The Carstenz or Jaya Peak section of the Jayawijaya Mountain Range still retains small ice caps. It is one of only three equatorial highlands (Sierra Nevada region in the Andes, and Mt. Kenya, Kilimanjaro, Ruwenzori in E.Africa) that is sufficiently high altitude to retain permanent ice, but note that Lorentz glaciers are receding rapidly. Some 3,300ha of snowfields REMAINED IN 1992. The main snowfields comprise five separate areas of ice on the outer margins of Mount Puncak Jaya. These include two small fields, which feed the Meren and Carstenz glaciers, and a small hanging glacier on the Carstenz Pyramid.

Puncak Jaya's summit consists of several peaks (Jayakesuma / Carstenz Pyramid 4,884m, Ngga Pulu 4,862m, Meren 4,808m) that developed from Tertiary rocks (Miocene). This high area was still covered by wide ice caps (13sq.km) in 1936. These ice caps melted down to an area of just 6.9 km in 1972 and further reduced to 3.3 sq.km by 1991. The remaining ice is now divided into three patches the North Wall Firn, the Meren and Carstenz glacier with only 3 sq.km of ice left. Based on climatic data, a deficit mass balance will continue as the future trend.

The lowland area is a wide swampy plain, covered with virgin forest and intersected by countless winding rivers and streams, mostly tidal. The largest of these rivers empty into the shallow Arafura Sea, which separates the island of New Guinea from Australia.

The Regional Physical Planning Program for Transmigration recognized 9 physiographic types and regions (beaches, tidal swamps, meander belts, peat swamps, alluvial valleys, alluvial fans, dissected terraces, mountains and alpine summits) with 13 major land systems.

Natural Beauties of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a small country having a total area of 147570 sq km. Although it is a small country, it is enriched with natural beauty and resources. Those who love nature and natural beauty come here to take pleasure. Every year thousands of people come from various countries to see Bangladesh and to know Bangladesh. Visitors come here to learn from nature, to see awesome creations and to know about wild lives. Amongst those places Cox's Bazar Sea Beach, the Shundarbans, Srimongal Tea Garden, Jaflong, Rangamati, Bandarban, Paharpur Buddha Vihara and so on are well known worldwide.

Cox's Bazar Sea Beach is the world's largest sea beach having length of 120 km. You would like to ride bike on this continuous 120 km sea beach. Tidal wave of Bangaposhagor, and its roar will obviously take the attention of the tourists. You can also take sun bath on the beach. Visit Cox's Bazar Sea Beach, and take chance to see the reddish sun at setting and rising position from close distance.

The Shundarbans is the largest mangrove forest of the world. This is the land of rare plants and animals. You can see Royal Bengal Tiger, a lot of deer, monkeys, and elephants and so on. The real beauty of Shundarbans is the Shundori tree which is really exceptional. Various types of birds always charm the tourists.

Srimangal is one of the hilly districts of Sylhet division. This place is famous for tea gardens. Series of tea plants looks really beautiful and you will be amazed at a single look. You can also take the chance to drink Seven Layered tea here. This is really exceptional and rare. To take the real taste of tea there is no other options than to come here.

Jaflong is the border area of Sylhet division. This place is known as land of stone. The Mari River is the nearby river. This river is well known to all due to transparent glass like river water. You can see the ground of river from the top of water.

Natural Beauties of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a small country having a total area of 147570 sq km. Although it is a small country, it is enriched with natural beauty and resources. Those who love nature and natural beauty come here to take pleasure. Every year thousands of people come from various countries to see Bangladesh and to know Bangladesh. Visitors come here to learn from nature, to see awesome creations and to know about wild lives. Amongst those places Cox's Bazar Sea Beach, the Shundarbans, Srimongal Tea Garden, Jaflong, Rangamati, Bandarban, Paharpur Buddha Vihara and so on are well known worldwide.

Cox's Bazar Sea Beach is the world's largest sea beach having length of 120 km. You would like to ride bike on this continuous 120 km sea beach. Tidal wave of Bangaposhagor, and its roar will obviously take the attention of the tourists. You can also take sun bath on the beach. Visit Cox's Bazar Sea Beach, and take chance to see the reddish sun at setting and rising position from close distance.

The Shundarbans is the largest mangrove forest of the world. This is the land of rare plants and animals. You can see Royal Bengal Tiger, a lot of deer, monkeys, and elephants and so on. The real beauty of Shundarbans is the Shundori tree which is really exceptional. Various types of birds always charm the tourists.

Srimangal is one of the hilly districts of Sylhet division. This place is famous for tea gardens. Series of tea plants looks really beautiful and you will be amazed at a single look. You can also take the chance to drink Seven Layered tea here. This is really exceptional and rare. To take the real taste of tea there is no other options than to come here.

Jaflong is the border area of Sylhet division. This place is known as land of stone. The Mari River is the nearby river. This river is well known to all due to transparent glass like river water. You can see the ground of river from the top of water.

Carcass Island

Carcass Island, named after HMS Carcass, has been owned by Rob and Lorraine McGill for over 30 years and has been developed in to one the premier destinations of the Falkland Islands. Cat and rat free it is a haven for small bird species including the endemic Cobb’s wren, dark-faced ground tyrants, and tussacbirds. Straited cara-caras, known locally as "Johnny Rooks" are prevalent and short-eared owls breed in the island's forest. Elephant seals bask on the northern beaches, magellanic penguins reside close to the settlement, gentoo penguins and other marine mammals inhabit the southern end of the island.

The scenery is varied with beautiful white sandy beaches, tussac paddocks, rocky hills and clifftops; Carcass Island is a fantastic destination for both walking enthusiasts and those who prefer just a short stroll or drive to a scenic spot.

Carcass Island Farm House provides comfortable lodgings with lush garden surrounds. 4WD trips around the island can be arranged and a day-long boat trip to West Point Island, (see Cruise Ship Landings page for more details) where black-browed albatross breed, can also be organised.

Carcass Island

Carcass Island, named after HMS Carcass, has been owned by Rob and Lorraine McGill for over 30 years and has been developed in to one the premier destinations of the Falkland Islands. Cat and rat free it is a haven for small bird species including the endemic Cobb’s wren, dark-faced ground tyrants, and tussacbirds. Straited cara-caras, known locally as "Johnny Rooks" are prevalent and short-eared owls breed in the island's forest. Elephant seals bask on the northern beaches, magellanic penguins reside close to the settlement, gentoo penguins and other marine mammals inhabit the southern end of the island.

The scenery is varied with beautiful white sandy beaches, tussac paddocks, rocky hills and clifftops; Carcass Island is a fantastic destination for both walking enthusiasts and those who prefer just a short stroll or drive to a scenic spot.

Carcass Island Farm House provides comfortable lodgings with lush garden surrounds. 4WD trips around the island can be arranged and a day-long boat trip to West Point Island, (see Cruise Ship Landings page for more details) where black-browed albatross breed, can also be organised.

The Great Barrier Reef

 

                 One of the goals on my “bucket list” is to scuba dive or snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef.  So I’ve decided to do some research to help peak my interest.  The Great Barrier Reef is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the natural world and it is the only living thing that is visible from outer space. The Great Barrier Reef covers an area greater than that of the Great Wall of China, spanning over 1,800 miles almost parallel to the coast of Queensland, Australia.  The reef possesses the greatest array of coral in the entire ocean, more than 400 different species.  Not only is the Great Barrier Reef home to vast amounts of coral, it also is a domicile for dolphins, sponges, and over 1,500 species of tropical fish.  Divers will never tire of the endless opportunities to view tropical corals, fish, and other animals, including the 120 year old giant clams.

                Several factors threaten the livelihood of the Great Barrier Reef.  Elevated ocean temperatures resulting from climate change cause a bleaching effect on the coral systems.  The increasing in temperature causes the algae that live in the coral to be expelled exposing the corals’ limestone skeleton. The climate change can have massive ramifications for the corals’ ecosystem affecting all of its ecology.  Pollution is also another key threat to the reef. The declining water quality is caused by water runoff from farms that compromise the makeup of the ocean water. Overfishing, disrupting the fragile ecosystem, and shipping industries, also threaten the longevity of the Great Barrier Reef.

                The reef also has cultural and religious meaning to many tribes that live around it.  The Australian aborigines and the Torres Strait Islander people have been living in the area for thousands of years, making their livelihood and cultural traditions amongst the reef.  The reef is also a historical marker for many shipwrecks and pre-modern explorers.  In the last thirty to forty years, great strides have been made by the Australian government to create laws preserving and protecting the Great Barrier Reef. One source states that, “the Australian Parliament passed the Environment Protect and Biodiversity Conservation Act which improved the operation of national environmental law by providing guidance about regional biodiversity conservation priorities.”  This law has made significant progress in reducing pollution and shipping damages to the reef as well as protecting species that are already endangered.

                The Great Barrier Reef has always been a fascinating aspect of oceanography to me.  From the vast array of sea life to the less obvious living creatures like the coral and the sponges, the coral reef seems like a foreign world to someone who grew up in the central United States.  Even though I live thousands of miles aware from the reef, I see the value in oceanic conservation efforts and the need to preserve one the Earth’s most incredible natural beauties. Legislation and societal awareness could be very beneficial in keeping the reef intact, as already displayed by the Environment Protect and Biodiversity Conservation Act passed in 1999. Though I don’t live in Australia, have not ever been, and may not ever have the opportunity to go, I still appreciate the mysterious wonders of the reef and care strongly to see it taken care of for future generations to enjoy.

 Links to Resources:
 National Geographic Barrier Reef
greatbarrierreef.org
Wikipedia- Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef - A Natural Wonder of the World

The natural wonder of the world Great Barrier Reef is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the sole living thing on the planet noticeable from space. It is the major coral reef in the world, to be found equivalent to the coast of Queensland. This astonishing and awesome marvel of the contemporary period consists of, billions upon billions of alive coral growth, which are in reality minuscule organisms. The Great Barrier Reef is world's most busy marine life haven owing to its varied populace of living things. The Great Barrier Reef is of such immaculate and spotless condition that it was programmed by the World Heritage Trust as a sheltered location and that is why it is supervised and handled by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Organization which guards the region from a lot of human and ecological subjects to make certain that its beauty is preserved for many generations to follow.

The damp Tropics World Heritage scheduled Rainforest on one side and the Great Barrier Reef on the other which makes it an ideal place. There is no substitute on this earth which provides such miscellaneous attraction situated in such close immediacy. The visitor can discover the ample blend of abundant untouched beauty of the Daintree Rainforest aground and the maritime marvels of the Great Barrier Reef offshore.

The Great Barrier Reef is dotted with approximately 900 islands of dissimilar dimensions that sustain a diversity of flora, fauna and bird existence. The bigger islands have been transformed into holiday or vacation spots. There are a lot of well-appointed and lavish resorts that have come up on this island that presents first class contemporary amenities. This has augmented the amount of visitor that throng to this island to have a view of this natural wonder. It also allures a big number of divers and snorkelers who are enthusiastic to see the sights this enormous underwater wonderland offers and that haven a network of marine creatures. The water sports fanatics can take pleasure in an immense range of water tricks because of the degree and diversity of the reef. If you are not interested to dive, they can stretch out in the sun for a tan or, do a bit of fishing or just unwind and take in the attractiveness of the ambiance.

It is recommended to put Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef on your visiting list to treasure memories of a life time.

Great Barrier Reef - A Natural Wonder of the World

The natural wonder of the world Great Barrier Reef is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the sole living thing on the planet noticeable from space. It is the major coral reef in the world, to be found equivalent to the coast of Queensland. This astonishing and awesome marvel of the contemporary period consists of, billions upon billions of alive coral growth, which are in reality minuscule organisms. The Great Barrier Reef is world's most busy marine life haven owing to its varied populace of living things. The Great Barrier Reef is of such immaculate and spotless condition that it was programmed by the World Heritage Trust as a sheltered location and that is why it is supervised and handled by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Organization which guards the region from a lot of human and ecological subjects to make certain that its beauty is preserved for many generations to follow.

The damp Tropics World Heritage scheduled Rainforest on one side and the Great Barrier Reef on the other which makes it an ideal place. There is no substitute on this earth which provides such miscellaneous attraction situated in such close immediacy. The visitor can discover the ample blend of abundant untouched beauty of the Daintree Rainforest aground and the maritime marvels of the Great Barrier Reef offshore.

The Great Barrier Reef is dotted with approximately 900 islands of dissimilar dimensions that sustain a diversity of flora, fauna and bird existence. The bigger islands have been transformed into holiday or vacation spots. There are a lot of well-appointed and lavish resorts that have come up on this island that presents first class contemporary amenities. This has augmented the amount of visitor that throng to this island to have a view of this natural wonder. It also allures a big number of divers and snorkelers who are enthusiastic to see the sights this enormous underwater wonderland offers and that haven a network of marine creatures. The water sports fanatics can take pleasure in an immense range of water tricks because of the degree and diversity of the reef. If you are not interested to dive, they can stretch out in the sun for a tan or, do a bit of fishing or just unwind and take in the attractiveness of the ambiance.

It is recommended to put Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef on your visiting list to treasure memories of a life time.

Nature Aquarium Galleries by Takashi Amano

http://www.adaaust.com.au/gallery/contest2005.htm

Córdoba

Córdoba is one of the most important economic centers in the country. It has with many contrasting features— it is both a cultural and tourist-like destination, a traditional and modern city, with an industrialized as well as a home-made production.


A hilly landscape and favorable weather conditions are distinctive in Córdoba, a place where natural sceneries are mixed with colonial monuments. Little towns, historical antiques and cave paintings are found in a pleasant valley landscape, high plains and gorges. 


Cordoba’s hills rise toward the northwestern Pampas plains. They are part of the “Sierras Pampeanas” mountain range, reaching 2,790 m high in the Champaqui hill. All these hills are particularly appealing because of their fertile valleys, deserts and salt mines. 


All along the way northward, you will find many 17th and 18th century chapels and farmhouses inherited from the Jesuits.

Córdoba

Córdoba is one of the most important economic centers in the country. It has with many contrasting features— it is both a cultural and tourist-like destination, a traditional and modern city, with an industrialized as well as a home-made production.


A hilly landscape and favorable weather conditions are distinctive in Córdoba, a place where natural sceneries are mixed with colonial monuments. Little towns, historical antiques and cave paintings are found in a pleasant valley landscape, high plains and gorges. 


Cordoba’s hills rise toward the northwestern Pampas plains. They are part of the “Sierras Pampeanas” mountain range, reaching 2,790 m high in the Champaqui hill. All these hills are particularly appealing because of their fertile valleys, deserts and salt mines. 


All along the way northward, you will find many 17th and 18th century chapels and farmhouses inherited from the Jesuits.

We Have a Problem With the Sudanese !

Now, I have to speak out! A year ago, in early May, I sent a concerned email to Mr Akoch Manheim, Director of the Sudanese Lost Boys Association (based in Melbourne), about information I had accumulated over the course of a year concerning Sudanese gang violence. I told him my patients and their neighbors are having a gut-full and will look to straightening these thugs out if something's not done! All I got from my troubled message was a short reply that he would need a couple of weeks to look into it. I figured that with 22,000 of them scattered across our lovely land it could take time. I never got answer back even after repeated attempts to elicit a response.


I initially mentioned my brother-in-law's warning to my wife and I not to stroll down the street at night from our hotel in Perth's CBD as we were very likely to be set upon and mugged by Sudanese men loitering in parks along the main street. He even pointed them out lurking in the shadows that put a chill up our spines. I then told Mr Manheim that just 4 weeks later a patient of mine visiting Perth for a business conference was walking the 3 blocks back to the same hotel and was attacked by 6 Sudanese. They held him down and groped for his wallet, then as a police car rounded the corner; off they fled. I included my angry and bruised patient's remark saying, "Those Bl--k B--tards nearly killed me!" for emphasis.


I went on to list incidents that were occurring all over Australia. In Adelaide last year, four people were stabbed after a beauty pageant over a brawl off Rundle Street involving about 100 members of the Sudanese community. A few months later, in another incident, a 14 year old gang member was charged with murder. Melbourne and Sydney both had their share of gang fights, vandalism and violence to Australians. And here in Brisbane we have 4 groups of them in Annerley, Stones Corner, Cooparoo and Collingwood Park and now poor Toowoomba has them too! Police in each area report shop stealing, accosting women, vandalism and an intimidating behavior by Sudanese youths. Are these the LOST BOYS Mr Manheim tells us are just trying to rebuild their lives? Yes..at our countrymen's expense I might add.


You would think he would show more concern and try to do something. Well, the something he did do was show my sincere email to some social worker, who typically showed no concern for my evidence but she took to calling me a racist for putting my patient's remark in the message. Do you believe this man couldn't not write me first and discuss the strong way I presented my evidence. Well, his people are at it again! Andrew Bolt's website has listed some offences.


Easter weekend in southeast Melbourne had 2 men being injured with a machete and metal chain during a wild brawl that erupted after another beauty pageant. More than 1000 members of the Sudanese community had gathered at a public hall. Police arrived to find a large group fighting each other in the street. Officers were pelted with bottles and had to call for back-up. It took 12 police units and 3 dog-squads two hours to bring the violence under control. In 2007, a young man was stabbed after a brawl at a beauty pageant party involving 700 people in Dandenong. Seems these people are developing some bad habits! The list goes on.

Also this weekend in Darwin, two teenage boys were wounded with a machete while a third was beaten unconscious. Residents of the quiet Wulagi street described the attackers as African.

April 15: In Adelaide, 2 incidents of women being indecently assaulted by black men, one at her home and the other in the toilet of a Hindley Street nightclub.


April 14: In Shepparton, 3 armed black men terrorised two staff members in a brazen attack at a Subway restaurant at 9:30pm. They were armed with a baseball bat and knife.


April 13: In Melbourne, a man was stabbed in the head while he walked through a residential car park at 6:40pm. The 2 attackers were African and in their teens.


April 10: Also Melbourne, while walking home from a party, two men were seriously stabbed in brawl when they came upon another group of men in their late teens and early 20's about 1:30am. An argument erupted and the men carrying the knives were Africans.


April 6: Melbourne police are seeking two Africans in their late-20s with short black hair after an unprovoked stabbing in Footscray at 7:45pm. A man called out to the victim to get his attention as a second man lunged from at him from bushes and stabbed him in the shoulder and then in the back.


April 2: In Canberra, a 19 year old is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the abdomen. At 1:45am the victim and his 18 year old friend were walking down a street in Belconnen when they noticed a man following them. When questioned about his behavior the black African rushed them and stabbed his friend in the arm and him in the abdomen.


This is just a partial, but alarmingly long list of brawls, sexual assaults and stabbings in Australia involving offenders of African appearance in JUST ONE MONTH! Good old Akoch Manheim hides himself behind a Politically Correct Social Worker while this insult to Aussie kindness goes on. You may contact him with your opinion of the actions of his ungrateful community at his email address: akoch20@yahoo.com.

The Way I See It....I wonder at the irresponsibility of our Immigration Department in thinking people from such a vastly different and troubled culture could fit in without undue trouble. Chris Bowen has a lot to answer for his cock-eyed view of multiculturalism. Inviting people with limited English language skills, many not even familiar with the Roman & Arabic alphabet with no formal qualifications or skills. They will need a lot of our resources to assist them in every way of living here. Not wanting them here is not Racist, but Realistic. However, you don't see any African country willing to take them, do you? Why? Read on.

Try this one on. It was brought to my attention a few months ago that the Scouting Organization of Australia focused on establishing a special scout troop for the blacks in Toowoomba. The desire was to stop the rampant breaking & entering and vandalism offenses by giving this bunch a constructive outlet for their unsocial energies. So, at the first meeting to get the Troop started, blacks were introduced to each other when a yell rang out from the Sudanese teenagers, "We won't be going to any meeting if these Rwandans are going to be here!" Do you believe this black-to-black reverse racism?? It's enough to make this old "whitey" cringe. Maybe Sixty Minutes would like to run a story.


Seriously, I must ask...has the desire to seem nice once more overwhelmed our government's responsibility to be wise? How smart was it to offer such people a home in Australia, so remote in so many ways? How fair was it to do so, given how this would affect Australians themselves? Would it have not been more effective help to work harder to provide safe havens and support in their homeland? Have we offered anywhere enough of the support such people would need to settle in without harm to themselves or their new neighbours? I think there will be a day of reckoning if this isn't fixed pretty soon...DO YOU HEAR US Akoch?

Pebble Island

Some 24 miles long, Pebble Island is named after the unusual, translucent semi-precious stones found on its beaches. It is one of the most visited sites in the Falklands. Pebble Island has a distinctive mountain range and is home to more than 40 species including gentoo, rockhopper, macaroni and magellanic penguins, imperial cormorant, waterfowl and black-necked swans. The eastern end of the island has wetlands and large ponds with many waterfowl and wading birds

Pebble Island's settlement sits on a narrow neck of land in the middle of this diverse island, close to a 4 mile long sandy beach which sometimes doubles as an airstrip. The Island is also noted for events of the 1982 conflict; the HMS Coventry memorial is situated here. Overland tours are a must to explore all habitats of this island – led by experienced driver/guides.

At the heart of the settlement is Pebble Lodge, originally the farm manager’s house, now converted into comfortable accommodation for visitors.

Pebble Island

Some 24 miles long, Pebble Island is named after the unusual, translucent semi-precious stones found on its beaches. It is one of the most visited sites in the Falklands. Pebble Island has a distinctive mountain range and is home to more than 40 species including gentoo, rockhopper, macaroni and magellanic penguins, imperial cormorant, waterfowl and black-necked swans. The eastern end of the island has wetlands and large ponds with many waterfowl and wading birds

Pebble Island's settlement sits on a narrow neck of land in the middle of this diverse island, close to a 4 mile long sandy beach which sometimes doubles as an airstrip. The Island is also noted for events of the 1982 conflict; the HMS Coventry memorial is situated here. Overland tours are a must to explore all habitats of this island – led by experienced driver/guides.

At the heart of the settlement is Pebble Lodge, originally the farm manager’s house, now converted into comfortable accommodation for visitors.

Week in Review: Holy Week (week 27)

This week was spent on learning about the first Easter (Holy week) as we read books on the last days of Jesus.  We have spent time celebrating Advent every December that we feel that is it equally important to recognize God’s love for us that he would sacrifice his only son Jesus to die for our sins.

We began our week by talking about why Easter is more than a holiday.  We talked about Passover

In Rememberance of ANZAC Day

I cry unashamedly hard as I listen and watch this song.
On the 25th of April each year, Australia remembers the fallen.
Those men and women who march proudly off to war to fight for their country.
And Why??

I don't like war!! and I don't like what it does to those who fight.
Many loose their lives, many return so broken in spirit...
And in the very old wars, many were simply lost and their family could not even claim and bury them??
My grandfather Samuel fought in the First World War.

My father Arthur fought in the Second World War.

My husband Ray fought in the Vietnam War.

Ray's Purple Heart.

He bears the scar's on his arm and chest.

They wanted to amputate.

His mind bears much more.

Ray remembers his comrades.

Ray suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
No one knows how hard this is for him.
Or for myself as his wife...
After four years, the U.S. government is still considering his case??

You wonder?
Only those who suffer really understand the hardship.
When will it end?


Our Jesus said:
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart!
I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

ALEUTIAN WORLD WAR II NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

The park is located on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Island Chain, 800 miles west of Anchorage

The Aleutian World War II National Historical Park offers visitors an opportunity to hear the story of the native Aleut; their history not only during World War II, but throughout the times of involvement with non-native peoples. You’ll also be able to see the wonderful age-old crafts they still create. The Aleutian Islands also offer plenty of outdoor adventure with world-renown bird watching, sports fishing for salmon or halibut, and gorgeous plants that attract artists as well as botanists, giving you a chance at that beautiful nature photo you’ve always wanted. Check out below for great Aleutian World War II National Historical Park information.

Uniqueness

The Aleutian World War II National Historical Park and Visitor Center focus on telling the story of the “Forgotten War” — the events of the Aleutian Campaign that include the bombing of Dutch Harbor by the Japanese in June 1942, the evacuation and internment of the Aleuts, the Japanese invasion of the islands of Attu and Kiska, the Battle of Attu, the Allied invasion of Kiska, and the bombing of Paramishiru. Through the preservation and protection of World War II historic buildings and structures, the park preserves in memory the commitment and sacrifice of the more than 100,000 American and Canadian troops once stationed on these wind-swept islands off the western coast of Alaska. For the Unangan (Aleut) the park is dedicated to reconciling the injustices of the Aleutian Campaign and the suffering and loss of those forced to leave their villages and life’s treasures behind to spend years in Southeast Alaska — only to return home to find their villages in ruins or gone.

The Aleutian World War II National Historic Area encompasses the historic footprint of the U.S. Army base Fort Schwatka. Located on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Island Chain of Alaska, the fort was one of four coastal defense posts built to protect Dutch Harbor (the back door to the United States) during World War II. In 1996 Congress designated this National Historic Area to interpret, educate, and inspire present and future generations about the history of the Aleut or Unangan people and the Aleutian Islands in the defense of the United States in World War II.

The park and its facilities on Amaknak Island in Unalaska, Alaska, are owned and managed by the Ounalashka Corporation, the village corporation for Unalaska. The National Park Service provides technical assistance to the corporation and their staffs to plan, develop, and preserve the resources on site. Through this cooperative partnership, the Unangan are the keepers of their history and invite the public to learn more about its past and present.

June through August, wildflowers cover the lush spongy subarctic tundra. Wild iris, orchids, violets, and alpine azalea are but a few of the island’s species that attract botanists and artists. These provide plenty of material for that outdoor picture or nature photo. In the fall, bushes are heavy with salmon berries and blueberries and the streams are full of salmon.

Bird watching in the Aleutians is world renown. Unalaska is one of the only places in the world to see the whiskered auklet. Puffins, cormorants, ancient murrelets and birds in breeding plumage, especially the snow bunting, can be seen in Unalaska. Sport fishing is very popular and charter boats regularly land record halibut. The Aleutian Islands are among the world’s richest fishing grounds.