COLUMN: Retired general recalls life's most stressful event ” combat Nov 10, 2009
We went first to Guadalcanal, then Finschhaven and Hollandia in New Guinea and after 37 days, arrived in the Philippines. By then, MacArthur was headed back there too. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Koperberg 'disillusioned' by politics Sep 13, 2009
" Mr Koperberg was Labor's star recruit for the 2007 election and was quickly elevated as environment minister under former premier Morris Iemma. But Mr Koperberg was soon involved in a smear campaign when 20-year-old domestic violence allegations surfaced just months after entering parliament. He later resigned from the front bench citing poor health. ? 2009 Brought to you by Join the conversation 2 people are reading this now. . . Top Breaking News National articles Story Tools Breaking News... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A fine day out Jul 21, 2009
On the Gondwana Forest Walk youll see plenty of evidence that South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand and even India were joined about 200 million years ago in the ancient super-continent of Gondwana. Finding fine food. (iAfrica.com)
Sunday TV: The Last Enemy Jul 17, 2009
John Marston, a Salish Indian carver from Vancouver Island, takes the artistic journey of a lifetime to meet fellow carver, Teddy Balangu, from the Sepik River in New Guinea ... The composition of this doco is simply beautiful, with some spectacular shots of New Guinea's luscious jungle and Canada's towering forests. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
WESTERN MONTANA LIVES - John Davies’ varied experiences provided patchwork of stories Jun 30, 2009
Soon after, John joined the Navy and was shipped out to New Guinea ... In the basement of their house, the boys knew about a box that contained photos of New Guinea women wearing nothing but grass skirts. (Missoulian, MT)
Study On Papua New Guinea's Long-beaked Echidna Reveals Elusive Habits Jun 24, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 23, 2009) A Wildlife Conservation Society research intern working in the wilds of Papua New Guinea has successfully completed what many other field biologists considered "mission impossible" the first study of a rare egg-laying mammal called the long-beaked echidna ... The WCS-supported study which consisted of thousands of hours of grueling field work in Papua New Guinea's Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area took Muse D. Opiang, now of the Papua New Guinea Institute of... (Science Daily)
Global warming: OSU speaks May 12, 2009
They will be traveling to the Antarctic Peninsula in December and New Guinea next year. "The last glaciers in the Pacific are located right in the middle of the Himalaya mountains and the Andes mountains ," Gabrielli said. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
World Day of Prayer Apr 7, 2009
Worship service was by the women of Papua New Guinea ... For 2009, the WDP Committee of Papua New Guinea developed the theme, "In Christ, there are many members, yet one body.The women of Papua New Guinea welcome us to PNG, a land of many languages, cultures, traditions and beliefs. Though many of its communities experience isolation due to the rugged terrain, there is unity in diversity. The women of Papua New Guinea say, "By God's grace, we are able to be united ... Prepared by the women of... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Spiders, Frogs And Gecko Among Exciting Discoveries Found In Papua New Guinea Mar 27, 2009
26, 2009) Jumping spiders, a tiny chirping frog and an elegant striped gecko are among more than 50 species believed new to science discovered during a Conservation International (CI) Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) expedition to Papua New Guinea s highlands wilderness ... The discoveries were announced today following analysis of the species that were found in July and August of 2008 during a month-long exploration of Papua New Guinea s central mountains ... CI scientists were joined by... (Science Daily)
Fifty New Species Found in New Guinea Mountains Mar 26, 2009
A jumping spider, Tabuina varirata, a species and genus new to science, found on a conifer tree in Papua New Guinea's highlands wilderness in 2008. A jumping spider, Tabuina varirata, a species and genus new to science, found on a conifer tree in Papua New Guinea's highlands wilderness in 2008 ... SYDNEY A brilliant green tree frog with huge black eyes, jumping spiders and a striped gecko are among more than 50 new animal species scientists have discovered in a remote, mountainous region of... (Fox News)
First National Park Formed In Papa ... Mar 4, 2009
First National Park Formed In Papa New Guinea: Declaration of First Conservation Reserve Wins Plaudits Globally ... First National Park Formed In Papa New Guinea ... First National Park Formed In Papa New Guinea. (Suite101.com)
Tree kangaroos get a refuge on Pacific isle Mar 4, 2009
Papua New Guinea clans ally with Seattle zoo and conservation group. TheMatschie's tree kangaroo will benefit from a protected area on Papua New Guinea ... BANGKOK, Thailand - Papua New Guinea has created a nearly 190,000-acre preserve to protect tree kangaroos and other endangered species, after years of criticism for turning a blind eye to environmental issues, a conservation group said Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Murder most fowl Feb 12, 2009
Diary: New Guinea's secret species. The team is filming in the little-explored forests of New Guinea ... An international team of explorers and scientists is on an expedition to the forbidding jungles of New Guinea. (BBC News -- Science)
Six hot spots for modern Darwins Feb 11, 2009
An expedition to the South Pacific island of New Guinea found species factories for fish, shrimp and coral ... The wilds of New GuineaEven though it is only about one-tenth the size of the United States, New Guinea has 7 percent of the worlds biodiversity, making the island a living laboratory for evolutionary biologists like Christopher Austin, who observes firsthand the adaptive mechanisms that spark the creation of novel species ... New Guineas unusually varied topography and... (MSNBC -- Technology)
