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Western Australia

There's a reason why the locals of of the Abrolhos Islands 

have kept them a secret for so long -

 it's paradise! If snorkelling, windsurfing,

 bird watching or fishing are on your to-do list,

 the 122 islands that make up this unique marine environment 

have got you covered. 

You'll find them just 60km west of Geraldton

 making them easily accessible for a day trip on a charter boat,

 fishing or eco tour.

 You can also jump on a scenic flight to see these

 Indian Ocean jewels from the air.

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Break Free

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Amazing pictures

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First snow day of 2017 at the Oregon Zoo

Polar bear Nora, harbor seals, sea otters 
and Samudra the Asian elephant
 play in the snow after a winter storm in Portland.

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Miscellaneous Cartoons

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Michelle Obama Surprises People

 Recording Goodbye Messages to Her

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Kids

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An-22 is landing on unpaved runway

In December 2016 AN-22 Antei (UR 09307)

 transport aircraft of "Antonov Airlines"

 fulfilled the program of cargoes transportation

 from Europe to the Republic of Mali. 

As a total, 39 flights of 141 hours were performed, 

246 tonnes of cargo were carried.

 At that, the aircraft landed seven times at

 unpaved runway of Gao airport, Mali. 

None of other aircraft able to be based at strips of such quality,

 including the AN-12, C-130, Il-76,

 would not be able to carry more cargo

 compared to the An-22.
The Customer appreciated transport capabilities

 of the AN-22 and intended to continue 

this operation in January 2017.

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A collection of Idiot's 

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Humpback Whales Breaching Surprises

 Kayakers in British Columbia

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Around the World

Japan

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Iceland

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Russia

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Czech Republic

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United Arab Emirates

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Greece

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Venezuela

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India

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Philippines

Taal Island

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Brazil

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Antarcticia

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Switzerland

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Turkey

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Spain

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USA

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Australia

Air Guitar kangaroo

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Canada

????

now, apparently it gets cold in Canada

 this time of the year

And according to Don H its already -22 in Edmonton Alberta

And this what you do when you get bored with the cold weather

thanks Don

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generally speaking

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Amazing build a road at Australia

In Moora Western Australia
about 200 km's north of Perth
Averaging 5km's a day
Built for light traffic , smaller trucks
But not Road trains

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Animal fails

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Duck, duck, goose

Digby learns about grass

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Dog jumps over friends

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Odds and Ends

 this could be Canada!!!

must have been a great party!!

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Best of owls in 1 minute

thanks Kitty L

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Those funny animals

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Finch Frozen to Fence Rescue

While feeding  horses on New Year's morning 

I noticed a solitary finch perched upon the

 steel fence near the water tank. 

The tank is heated to keep it from freezing.

 It is not uncommon for birds to drink from the heated tank.

 Apparently this unfortunate bird had gotten

 its feet wet and, while making its exit, 

had become frozen to the fence in the prevailing 

near zero Idaho temperatures.

 First, I attempted to warm the feet of the frightened bird 

by pressing my palm against both the fence

 and the birds feet, 

while also gently restraining the bird's flapping wings.

 It then seemed that warming the birds feet

 with my warm breath would bring quicker success.

 Gentle sideways motion with my thumb 

brought freedom for the frightened bird 

and a smile of satisfaction to my face..

. a delightful way to start a new year.

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Fake Books on Subway

 UNPRESIDENTED EDITION

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Fake Book Covers on the Subway

 PART TWO

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Funny Signs

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150 ICONIC FEMALE CHARACTERS

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Men and Women

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Truck attempting to go across 

a very thin wooden bridge

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"Word of the Week"

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Phil's Philosophy

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