Wine Talking

by | Sep 18, 2011 | General

Today, our friend Father Peter told us about two of his parishoners. They had been married many years. As was their custom, they were sitting on their back verandah, watching the sun set, having a quiet drink. “I love you”, said the wife....

Reptile World

by | Sep 16, 2011 | General

There are times when it feels like we may be living in Australia Zoo.  On Sunday a koala climber up a tree to watch the boys play backyard footy.  Yesterday loud squawking alerted us to a pair of magpies swooping a huge goanna, to drive it away from their...

Coffee and Prostate Cancer – Get into it

by | Sep 14, 2011 | General

Abstract and Introduction Abstract Background Coffee contains many biologically active compounds, including caffeine and phenolic acids, that have potent antioxidant activity and can affect glucose metabolism and sex hormone levels. Because of these biological...

Rods, Cones and Colours

by | Sep 13, 2011 | General

via techi.com This optical effect is pretty cool. See the blue and green spirals in the picture above? They are actually both the same colour! (green, in fact) We perceive them to be different due to the different colours next to them. Our retina has two different...