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The emergence of new Artforms and adaptability to change in Contemporary Aboriginal Art

Written by Helen Nkansah on January 26th, 2009

... In this essay, I explore the emergence of new artforms such as photography and installation work as examples of the continuing change and adaptability within Aboriginal art. In particular, I have considered the careers of Tracey Moffatt, Fiona Foley and Gordon Bennett. I wrote the essay in November 2008 for my visual arts university studies ... Djon Mundine, Aboriginal Curator, was interviewed by Lorena Allam for the ABC Radio National programme "Background Briefing" subtitled Black Art Goldrush on 25 September 2005. Allam likened the popularity and sales of Aboriginal art to a gold ...

Monotomic High-spin metals

Written by David Cardona (Post Graduate Communications) University of Newcastle on January 23rd, 2009

image acquired from graal.com.uk/ The ingredients of all matter at & above the atomic level are made up of atoms with electrons that are in fact independent of one another. The total energy of the electron system is the sum of the energies of the individual electrons, or the charge. The discipline of Monotomic High Spin Metallurgy involves the transmutation of Noble metallic elements into single atomic super-conductive anti-gravitational states. The term Monotomic Gold refers to elements that have been rearranged orbitally around their elongated ...

Health Law and Ethics: Organ Donation

Written by Jake Bui on February 20th, 2008

Something to think about, based on a paper I wrote for uni. Introduction The issue of organ donation and transplantation opens the floodgates to many medically ethical dilemmas, as Hoffenberg (2001) recalls organ transplantation’s controversial nature has existed since its start in 1967. A report released by the Australia and New Zealand Organ Donor Registry (ANZODR 2007) indicated that Australia has one of the lowest organ donation rates throughout the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries with only ten donors per million people. Richards and Rodgers (2007) concurs with the findings whilst suggesting that the scarcity of organs may inhibit ethical practice in an attempt to increase the donor pool. Kerridge et. al. (2005) proposes that there are many different ethically problematic aspects within the issue of organ donation and transplantation. With such a sensitive issue laws are created in an attempt to govern and guide the process, for example Australia holds the Human Tissues Act (1983) as law in relation to organ donation and transplantation, however law is not always seen as ethically correct.

The Nano-tech Revolution

Written by David Cardona (Post Graduate Communications) University of Newcastle on January 29th, 2009

The first known human application of nano-technology can be seen in the stain glass panels on the churches & cathedrals of medieval Europe. The colors in these windows were achieved by a controlled heating & cooling process that alters the structure of tiny crystals in the glass changing their pigment. Similarly today scientists can reduce materials to their atomic scale causing them to exhibit a different color at varying stages of reduction toward a sub-atomic level. Unlike the medieval artisans however, Scientists can observe ...

High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program.

Written by David Cardona (Post Graduate Communications) University of Newcastle on January 21st, 2009

image aquired from www.popsci.com/ Near Gakona, in the Alaskan wilderness, a joint Navy & Air force project called H.A.A.R.P. (short for High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) monitors the Earth’s ionosphere, & in its dual capacity as a high frequency radio transmitter is used to send pulsed radio waves into our upper atmosphere. The technique is called Sky-wave Propagation & works on the basic premise that Radio waves travel in straight lines. The spherical nature of the planet makes sending radio signals to the other side of the world difficult. HAARP ...

Domeshells Australia – a superior building system for a changing world

by Jake Bui
June 3rd, 2009

Domeshells Australia provides one of the most attractive and innovative designs for environmentally friendly homes. The unique round shape compound curve and superior engineering behind the Domeshells concept has made it exceptionally adaptable to our ever changing environment. Domeshells is located in Bryon Bay, New South Wales on the East coast of Australia, it is here that gave birth to the new concept of adaptable living.

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Over a decade of research and development Domeshells are able to build BCA compliant domes houses, buildings and facilities utilising their unique construction system. They offer the most attractive and elegant designs as an alternative to contemporary buildings techniques by utilising a construction method that is environmentally sound and makes for an intelligence management of resources by using fewer materials to produce compared to conventional housing construction.

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Endangered species: Dusky Hopping Mouse

by Jani Zorz
August 1st, 2009

The Dusky Hopping-mouse is a small, dusky mouse like creature that moves around by hopping. It is a nocturnal animal from the Rodentia order and it can only be found in some regions of Australia.

Description

The lenght of it’s body and head ranges from 91-177 mm, it has a very long tail which ranges from 125 all the way to 225 mm. The Dusky Hopping-mouse is a light creature that weights only about 20-50 g. The colour of its back varies from pale sandy brown or yellowish brown to ashy brown or greyish.

The Dusky Hopping-mouse is ‘Endangered’ in Queensland ( Nature Conservation Act 1992 ) and ‘Vulnerable’ nationally ( Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 ). At one time this species was widespread throughout the Australian continent, the reasons for the decline of this species have

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The Southern Polar Lights – Aurora Australis

by Jani Zorz
July 26th, 2009

The phenomenon of aurora is an interaction between the Earth’s magnetic field and solar wind. The solar wind ( protons and electrons from the Sun ) collide with the gases in the upper atmosphere creating electrical discharges which energize atoms of oxygen and nitrogen thus releasing light. The position of the Sun can enhance or weaken the solar wind and with it the amount of light, depending on which side of the Sun is facing the Earth.

Auroras occur mainly on polar latitudes on clear and cold nights. The display can last several hours and it is located 50 to 100 miles above the Earth. They appear in many shapes ranging from pillars, streaks, wisps, arcs and the famous pale curtains. The colour of the aurora depends on how high it is and the composition of ions on that altitude. They generally appear in green …

What Globalisation Means

by David Cardona (Post Graduate Communications) University of Newcastle
February 3rd, 2009

“For more than a century, ideological extremists at either end of the political spectrum have seized upon well-publicized incidents to attack the Rockefeller family. For the inordinate influence they claim we wield over American political & economic institutions. Some even believe we are part of a secret cabal working against the best interests of the United States, characterizing my family & me as Internationalists & of conspiring with others around the world to build a more integrated global political & economic structure-one world, if you will. If that’s the charge, I stand guilty, & I’m proud of it.”
-David Rockefeller “Memoirs”

Globalization involves the establishment of an oligarchy or small privatized governing body within a nation, that imposes laws & regulations that do not interfere with trade & business. It promises the democratization of technology, finance & information by implementing market based solutions through World Bank directed

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www.yourdarlingdowns.com

by yourdarlingdowns
January 16th, 2009

Welcome to yourdarlingdowns.com a new fresh website to hit the Darling Downs and Granite Belt area.

If your looking for wineries, shopping, fishing, camping, accommodation or a restaurant to have a bite to eat with your family, you can find it all on yourdarlingdowns.com.

We have also recenly added The Epsilon Foundation to our Corporate Sponsors area. We beleive that the Epsilon Foundations mission is a step forward in creating a cleaner, healthier environment for Australians and of course for our beautiful Darling Downs and Granite Belt region.

Keep up the good work.

Epidemic

by Kay
December 15th, 2008

Hey Guys,

I’m going to start this post with a small situation of something that I saw today. I was out shopping looking for something easy to have for tea that fits my budget. I then heard whispers coming from behind me. These whispers got louder and louder as they came closer to me. I had no idea what these people wanted or they were just having their usual conflict, too afraid to move I stood there and pretended to look at the nutritional value on the box. While standing there I heard them talking about ice-cream and which ones they liked and which ones they could afford. One proceeded to tell another that they couldn’t have the ice-cream as the budget would not stretch as far as the little luxury of ice-cream.

Hearing this it got me thinking…. What luxuries have you lost because of the “credit crunch epidemic”? Will you …

Practicing:non-monetary system:working model#1

by David Cardona (Post Graduate Communications) University of Newcastle
December 14th, 2008

I’ve begun setting up my bartering network:
received 7 rain forest plants in exchange for cleaning out a pot belly stove. (I kept pot-ash to mix through garden compost).

Neighbor will exchange fresh caught Fish for homemade desserts. Will dump his lawn clippings in my compost heap in exchange for my garden herbs. – & he’ll throw in a few lemons.
As collateral he has ’seconds’ bags of cement he can trade.

I want a cutting of his lemon tree. I have fresh filtered tank water he can use for his garden.

Day 2.
Neighbors not keen on the tank water.

Bartered a burnt c.d of John Zorn (rare import) for 4 bromalade plants, 1 called a tiger bromalade (beautiful)
from a friend of mine. This is the guy who switched me onto bamboo.
I Am bagging my compost & considering bartering it for my neighbor’s cement. I Will make a seafood bisque & hand it …

Mimic Octopus – Thaumoctopus mimicus

by Jake Bui
December 4th, 2008

Presumed Stingray Behaviour

The Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, is a member of the octopus family. Its name derived from its unique defence mechanism to mimic the physical characteristics and behaviour of it’s predator’s predator. It is known to imitate up to 15 species, including sea snake, damselfish, lionfish and many more. It is the only octopus that is capable of impersonating other animals.

The Octopus is can grow up to 2 feet or 60 cm in length. It’s flexibility and agility allows it form many shapes in an instant and adopt the behaviour of that creature. A Mimic Octopus the size of a volley ball can squeeze its body into a coke can. This creature was discovered living in the tropical seas of South East Asia, it was not until 1998 where is was officially discovered by a group of scientists off the coast of Sulawesi.

Is space only a dream?

by Jake Bui
December 4th, 2008

Since the end of the Cold War, the dream to reach into space for the stars has come to a thundering halt. Humanity is more focused on wiping each other out, rather than working together. Perhaps if we could all have a common enemy like the example in Independence Day, a 1996 science fiction film about a hostile alien invasion of Earth, then we may all unite. Despite the stalemate of economic and energy wars, there has been some remarkable achievements in space exploration, such as the probe landings on Mars. However, the need for war spending is a priority for some countries and far out ways any contributions to any space program.
When are we going to wake up…

Memoirs 1130pm 7th October 2008.

Renewable energy just got hotter!

by Jake Bui
June 5th, 2008

The world is watching a hot rocks plant with massive potential in South Australia. It is clean, renewable and quiet, writes Phil Cornford. By the end of the year, the diesel-fuelled generators in Innamincka will fall silent when Australia’s first power plant fuelled by hot rocks, four kilometres below the Earth’s surface, supplies electricity to the sun-scorched Cooper Basin outpost 1100 kilometres north-west of Adelaide.

Mars Pulls Phoenix In

by Jake Bui
May 27th, 2008

May 25, 2008 — NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander sped on Sunday morning toward its arrival at Mars, as the tug of the Red Planet’s gravity accelerated the craft during the final day of its trip from Earth to Mars.

“Mars is literally pulling on our spacecraft, and at the same time it is pulling on our emotions,” Phoenix Principal Investigator Peter Smith, of the University of Arizona, Tucson, said early Sunday afternoon. “We are excited at how close we are right now to beginning our study of a site where Martian water ice will be within our reach, after all these years of preparations. Our science mission begins as the spacecraft settles into its new home on Mars.”

The spacecraft’s speed relative to Mars increased from 6,300 miles per hour at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time to 8,500 mph at 12:30 p.m., headed for a speed higher than 12,000 mph before reaching the …

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