Archive for February 2008

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Sea reptile is biggest on record   Leave a comment

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7264856.stm

A fossilised “sea monster” unearthed on an Arctic island is the largest marine reptile known to science, Norwegian scientists have announced.

Posted February 28, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Paleontology

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BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Sea reptile is biggest on record   Leave a comment

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7264856.stm

A fossilised “sea monster” unearthed on an Arctic island is the largest marine reptile known to science, Norwegian scientists have announced.

Posted February 28, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Paleontology

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Armadillo girdled lizard!!! – Aussie Pythons & Snakes   Leave a comment

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/1025523-post1

Cordylus cataphractus or the armadillo girdled lizard.

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Posted February 27, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Animals

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RMS Olympic – Ode To Joy   Leave a comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JERVQVa5zvc

SUE

Posted February 25, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Volleyball

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http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/images/youthcorner2007/warart/full-ship.jpg

Olympic with Returned Soldiers
Painted in 1919 by Arthur Lismer


Posted February 24, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Arts

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http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/images/youthcorner2007/warart/full-ship.jpg

Olympic with Returned Soldiers
Painted in 1919 by Arthur Lismer


Posted February 24, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Arts

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Shaws Avill Ships   Leave a comment

http://shawsavillships.co.uk/

http://shawsavillships.co.uk/index.htm


The descriptions in the Ships section could be better written, and not in capitals.

Posted February 24, 2008 by blackswanm18 in History

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Queen Victoria Bridge Webcam : Luxury Cruise Ships : Cunard Cruise Line – Cunard   Leave a comment

http://www.cunard.com/bridgecam/qv_cam1.asp

Queen Victoria Position
Queen Mary 2
Position

Live images via satellite, updated every 60 seconds.


         

Queen Elizabeth 2 position

Posted February 23, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Travel

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Photo Gallery – The Queen Victoria in Sydney – Free Travel images | smh.com.au   Leave a comment

http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/2008/02/23/1203467429660.html

The maiden arrival of the newest ocean liner.



Napier-Queen Victoria sails in

Auckland-Queen Victoria on maiden voyage

Queen Victoria in Auckland on maiden voyage

Posted February 23, 2008 by blackswanm18 in Photography

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The queen is dead, long live the queen – National – Home – brisbanetimes.com.au   Leave a comment

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national/the-queen-is-dead-long-live-the-queen/2008/02/21/1203467286290.html?page=fullpage

From the page: “On Sunday morning, however, the QE2 will berth at Garden Island about 7am, joining the Queen Victoria, which will berth at Circular Quay for the first time on Saturday morning.”

Posted February 23, 2008 by blackswanm18 in News(General)

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