Monthly Archives: July 2011

Rainbow Toad Rediscovery – New Hope For Ecosystems

Posted on July 15, 2011 by tony

It is not unusual for previously thought extinct or near-extinct species to be suddenly rediscovered after a long hiatus of non-sightings. An example is the Borneo Rainbow Toad, also known as the Sambas Stream Toad. Once thought to have been … Continue reading →

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An Eye For An Eye In Iran

Posted on July 14, 2011 by tony

Ameneh Bahrami was a happy girl working as an electrical technician for a medical equipment company in Iran.  Many men sought her hand in marriage, but she said no to them because she wanted to marry only somebody she loved. … Continue reading →

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Killer Blow Hole

Posted on July 14, 2011 by tony

A North California man was sucked into a blow hole in Maui on Saturday afternoon. David Potts, 44, was apparently enjoying himself in the spray created by the Nakalele blow hole just before a large wave knocked him down and … Continue reading →

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