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Happy New Year!

We would like to wish all of our family and friends a happy new year! 2010 was an exciting year with many changes in our lives. We moved to a country town in the New England tablelands called Guyra, and have been settling in this community. We expect that 2011 will bring new challenges and […]

Posted byBenjamin Galindo5 January 201130 January 2012Posted inFamilyTags: newsLeave a comment on Happy New Year!

Top bravery award for dogs which saved child

Top bravery award for dogs which saved child: “TWO dogs which saved a toddler from drowning in a Queensland farm dam have been given the nation’s highest animal bravery award.” Source: NEWS.com.au | Top Stories

Posted byBenjamin Galindo2 April 20082 April 2008Posted inPetsTags: animal, bravery, dogs, newsLeave a comment on Top bravery award for dogs which saved child

It’s offical: we’re having a baby boom

It’s offical: we’re having a baby boom: “AUSTRALIA is now in the middle of its biggest baby boom in more than three decades, official statistics have confirmed.”

Posted byBenjamin Galindo2 November 200727 April 2008Posted inMiscellaneousTags: newsLeave a comment on It’s offical: we’re having a baby boom

Dog in coma after saving owner from snake

Dog in coma after saving owner from snake: “A YOUNG kelpie named Tess is being hailed a lifesaver after defending its owner from an attack by a deadly snake on the Gold Coast.”

Posted byBenjamin Galindo2 November 200727 April 2008Posted inPetsTags: newsLeave a comment on Dog in coma after saving owner from snake

First borns ‘have edge for CEO job’

First borns ‘have edge for CEO job’: “BEING the first-born child in the family appears to provide the inside track to becoming a corporate leader, according to a US survey released today.”

Posted byBenjamin Galindo6 September 200725 October 2007Posted inMiscellaneousTags: ceo, first born, leadership, news, science, surveyLeave a comment on First borns ‘have edge for CEO job’

Husband wakes to shot in head

Husband wakes to shot in head A MAN awoke with a severe headache and asked his wife to drive him to a hospital where doctors found a bullet lodged behind his right ear, sheriff’s deputies in Miami said. 

Posted byBenjamin Galindo2 July 200725 October 2007Posted inMiscellaneousTags: bullet, doctor, headache, hospital, husband, news, wifeLeave a comment on Husband wakes to shot in head

Snappy start for swimmers at Darwin pool (ABC)

Snappy start for swimmers at Darwin pool (ABC): “A 1.6 metre saltwater crocodile has been recovered from the Nightcliff swimming pool in Darwin.” Now that is one way to improve your lap times… Now, seriously, this is very scary.

Posted byBenjamin Galindo5 February 20075 February 2007Posted inUncategorizedTags: newsLeave a comment on Snappy start for swimmers at Darwin pool (ABC)

Healthy snacks contain ‘stealthy fat’ (AAP)

Healthy snacks contain ‘stealthy fat’ (AAP): “Several of Australia’s favourite food brands have been ‘outed’ by the independent consumer watchdog for making children fat.” I like Nestle’s response in the article.

Posted byBenjamin Galindo22 January 200722 January 2007Posted inMiscellaneousTags: newsLeave a comment on Healthy snacks contain ‘stealthy fat’ (AAP)

Study: Nicotine Increasing in Cigarettes

Study: Nicotine Increasing in Cigarettes: “Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say they have confirmed a study by the state that found nicotine levels in cigarettes increased from 1997 until 2005.” Like my friend Andrew said: “They were just improving their product.” 😮

Posted byBenjamin Galindo22 January 200722 January 2007Posted inUncategorizedTags: news, scienceLeave a comment on Study: Nicotine Increasing in Cigarettes

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