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Chilean Volcanic Ash disrupts New Zealand /Australian Flights
WELLINGTON - A cloud of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile
has drifted over the Atlantic and Indian oceans
to lie over southern parts of New Zealand and Australia,
prompting the cancellation of dozens of flights on Sunday.
Australian carrier Qantas Airways cancelled 56 flights,
including all operations out of Melbourne
and the New Zealand hub of Auckland.
“Qantas will continue to monitor the movement of the ash cloud
and its impact on further operations,” Qantas said.
The airline, it said, had “significant experience in managing
and assessing the impact of volcanic ash on flight operations”.
Air New Zealand had earlier said it was flying at lower altitudes
and altering flight paths to avoid the ash, and did not anticipate any disruption.
The volcano in the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle chain in Chile
has been erupting for the past week,
throwing air travel in South America into chaos,
as it spewed ash high into the atmosphere.
Qantas had earlier announced the cancellation of 22 flights,
including routes to the island state of Tasmania
and destinations in New Zealand’s South Island.
“We believe it is just too dangerous,” spokeswoman Emma Kearns said.
Air New Zealand said its aircraft would fly
at the lower altitude of 18,000 feet (5,800 metres) to remain below
the ash cloud or else take a different flight path to avoid it.
The fine particles of ash, which pose a danger to aircraft bodies and engines,
were carried east by the prevailing winds to sit between 20,000 and 35,000 feet
across southern parts of Australia and New Zealand, said Steve Sherburn,
a vulcanologist at New Zealand’s Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences.
The eruption, he said, was particularly strong
and able to keep throwing ash particles in to the atmosphere.
“If the eruption keeps going on, it could affect us for some time,” Sherburn said
thanks Glynis G
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More cool Black and White images
Cab Calloway
New Migrants
Satchmo
Coco Chanel
Cancer Victim Terry Fox on his cross Canada run
the Gang
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Neat Fire Animation
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Long-time friends were celebrating their golden anniversary.
One of their sons gave a loving toast, finishing with, ".
...and thank you for having such a beautiful marriage."
"Thank you for making it necessary," the father joked.
In the silence that followed, his wife whispered to her husband,
"Not him. He was the second son."
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Political Cartoons
Man of the moment
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On a crowded tram going to the football game the fan
resplendent in black and white colours had a large magpie tucked under his arm.
Sitting directly opposite, at face level with the magpie,
was an old codger flaunting a scarf in the opposing team's colours.
"They won't let you take a pig into the ground ya know," he said loudly
"It's not a pig, it's a magpie ya doofhead," said the fan in the black and white scarf.
"I was talking to the Magpie," said the old codger.
[for the Collingwood supporters , better known as the Magpies]
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Lights Over Teepees
These are spectacular and the teepees are so pretty in the dark
But, check out that thermometer!
NORTHERN LIGHTS, YELLOW KNIFE , CANADA
thanks Liz Z
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Those funny animals
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This will drive you nuts ! Have fun !
Click on the following:
thanks to Kitty L and Liz Z
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Fire Hose Rodeo
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Can tube disposal
thanks Corey PG
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TODAY'S MUSIC
Electric Light Orchestra [ELO]
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Click on the following links
for the Travelling Wilbury's
End of the Line
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Handle with care
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Dave was staring sadly into his pint and sighed heavily.
“What’s up Dave?” asked the Landlord…
It’s not like you to be so down in the mouth.”
“It’s my four year old son…” the man replied.
“Don’t tell me, he’s in trouble for fighting in school?
– my lad’s just the same –
forget about it; it happens to boys that age,” said the landlord, sympathetically.
“ I only wish it was that,” continued the customer,
“ but it’s far worse than that.
The little bastard has got our gorgeous 18 year old next door neighbour pregnant.”
“Get away, that’s impossible!” gasped the landlord
“It’s not,” said the man.
"The little prick stuck a pin in all my condoms.”
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Your Wal Mart picture
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Seniors fun
thanks Kitty L
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thanks Duke
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Harlequin Novel, Updated.... 2011 Version:
He grasped me firmly, but gently,
just above my elbow and guided me into a room, his room.
Then he quietly shut the door and we were alone
. He approached me soundlessly, from behind,
and spoke in a low, reassuring voice close to my ear.
“Just relax.”
Without warning, he reached down and I felt his strong,
calloused hands start at my ankles,
gently probing, and moving upward along my calves,
slowly but steadily.
My breath caught in my throat.
I knew I should be afraid, but somehow I didn't care.
His touch was so experienced, so sure.
When his hands moved up onto my thighs,
I gave a slight shudder, and partly closed my eyes
. My pulse was pounding.
I felt his knowing fingers caress my abdomen, my ribcage.
And then, as he cupped my firm, full breasts in his hands,
I inhaled sharply.
Probing, searching, knowing what he wanted,
he brought his hands to my shoulders,
slid them down my tingling spine and into my panties.
Although I knew nothing about this man,
I felt oddly trusting and expectant.
This is a man, I thought.
A man used to taking charge.
A man not used to taking
“No” for an answer.
A man who would tell me what he wanted.
A man who would look into my soul and say . . . .
“Okay ma'am, you may board your flight now.”
thanks Kitty L
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May have to click on pointer to activate
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IN PRISON you spend the majority of your time in an 8x10 cell.
AT WORK you spend most of your time in a 6x8 cubicle.
IN PRISON you get three meals a day.
AT WORK you only get a break for 1 meal and you have to pay for it.
IN PRISON you get time off for good behavior.
AT WORK you get rewarded for good behavior with more work.
IN PRISON a guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you.
AT WORK you must carry around a security card and unlock and open all the doors yourself.
IN PRISON you can watch TV and play games.
AT WORK you get fired for watching TV and playing games.
IN PRISON they allow your family and friends to visit.
AT WORK you cannot even speak to your family and friends.
IN PRISON all expenses are paid by taxpayers with no work required.
AT WORK you get to pay all the expenses to go to work and then they deduct
taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.
IN PRISON you spend most of your life looking through bars
from the insidewanting to get out.
AT WORK you spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars.
IN PRISON there are wardens who are often sadistic.
AT WORK they are called managers.
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thanks Jayne M
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A really, really fat man got out of the shower
at the health club.
A second man said, Gee, you're fat.
The fat man said, Yeah.
The second man asked, How long has it
been since you've seen your dick?
The fat man answered, Long time.
The second man asked, Why don't you diet?
The fat man asks, Why? What color is it now
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Picture of the Day
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PHILS PHILOSOPHY
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