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Footprints bring science one step closer to understanding south African dinosaurs

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Dinosaurs have captured people’s imaginations more than any other ancient creature. These reptiles – some big, some small; several carnivores and other herbivores – rose and dominated the world’s landscapes for more than 135 million years during the period known as the Mesozoic. Today, dinosaur fossils can be found in many parts of the world, contained in a succession of rocks. It is a series of rock strata or units in chronological order. South Africa and the main Karoo Basin in Lesotho, for example, contain many dinosaur fossils in a succession of rocks formed between 220 million and 183 million years ago during the Late Triassic-Early Jurassic period. These ancient relics include body fossils (bones) and trace fossils, which are signs in ancient sediments in the form of footprints and burrows in the ground. Body fossils can help in re-creating ancient life forms, understanding what they looked like, their sizes, and even how they grew and evolved. The problem is, intact body

South Melbourne Market stall owners warn prices could rise if their rents go up

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“We never asked about a rent increase, and we understood that,” he said. “[But] quite difficult at the moment.” Zahos admits that the organizers are not putting up his rent during the 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns and he expects an increase this year. However, he said, after lost revenue due to the pandemic and rising costs due to inflation, the proposed amount was extraordinary. He also declined to disclose the amount. Fresh produce stalls remained open during the lockdown, while other stalls were forced to close. Another stall owner who spoke to Sunday Time did so on the condition of anonymity, fearing it might affect negotiations. One woman, whose rent could increase by about 30 percent, accused the committee of being a bully. “They’re going to basically bankrupt our business … during a recession, during a pandemic,” he said. The woman said she felt pressured to give her financial records. “That is outrageous, disgusting behavior. We were treated like children,” he said. Load

All Blacks XV side prepare to face South Africa A as NZ Rugby builds bridge

The All Blacks XV team is ready to face South Africa A in Montpellier in November, Things understand, as part of Rugby New Zealand’s efforts to stay connected with its biggest rugby rivals. The New Zealand Under-19s will also tour South Africa for three or four games in October, further acknowledging that the lack of exposure to South African rugby is a potential weakness for New Zealand rugby following the collapse of Super Rugby. Although the fixtures are yet to be confirmed, it is understood that Blues coach Leon MacDonald will take charge of the All Blacks second line, meaning he could also coach against Scott Robertson when the All Blacks XV face the Barbarians at Tottenham Stadium, London, on 13 November. The All Blacks XV squad will consist of players on the fringes of the All Blacks selection, or potentially form the All Blacks back from injury, and will be an important pathway for players as New Zealand digests the fact that they have fallen behind in several area

How the Penguins Beat the Heat and Go South

Few animals have evolved to survive in the unforgiving Antarctica like penguins. Species such as the emperor penguin have overlapping layers of insulating feathers, tight blood vessels to recycle body heat, and a stomach sufficient to withstand wind chills approaching minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. With all these cold weather adaptations, it’s hard to imagine penguins living anywhere else. But ancient penguin fossils have emerged along the Equator, and many of these prehistoric seabirds predate the formation of the Antarctic ice sheet. “They lived through some of the hottest times in Earth’s history, when it was five degrees warmer at the Equator,” said Daniel Ksepka, a paleontologist at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn. “They basically evolved in an ice-free context. ” To determine how penguins transition from comfortable tropical waters to the polar seas, Dr. Ksepka and his colleagues recently analyzed the genomes of all living penguins, including pipsqueaks such as the foot-h

South Africa withdraws from January ODI series

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South Africa have pulled out of a one-day international series against Australia scheduled for mid-January in what appears to be a major setback to Proteas’ hopes of qualifying directly for next year’s ODI World Cup. This is also a boost for the KFC Big Bash League with some of the national Test stars now set to be released to their clubs after the Sydney Test until the end of the series finale. Cricket South Africa (CSA) have asked Cricket Australia (CA) to reconsider the dates of the three matches originally set for January 12-17 due to clashes with their new T20 franchise league, but CA announced today that they were unable to find alternative dates for reschedule the series. Due to South Africa’s withdrawal, Australia’s Dettol T20I match against West Indies on 7 October has been moved from Metricon Stadium to Gabba, while the first match of the T20I series against England on 9 October will be played at Perth Stadium instead of Perth Stadium. Gabbah. The Australian women’s second C

REVEALED: The cheapest place to buy a house in Perth

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When the housing market is booming in WA, there’s nothing quite like haggling. Fortunately, while Perth’s median home price hovers at $527,000, there is still area for the savvy home hunter to find on the property ladder. Some suburbs even have an average home price of less than $300,000, giving buyers willing to venture outside around the CBD. Your local newspaper, whenever you want. Here are the Perth suburbs with the lowest median house prices for the 2021-22 financial year. Armadale Armadale has cemented its status as a bargain hunter’s paradise, as the cheapest suburb to buy a home in Perth. Residents face a 37km journey down the Kwinana Freeway from the Perth CBD but they can also enjoy an average home price of just $289,000. Last financial year, 378 people bought suburban homes, mainly first-time homebuyers and investors. Medina Another southern suburb, Medina is one of only two areas in Perth where buyers can still buy a home for an average of less than $300,000. Last financial

Dr. Sheetal Sachdeva Dentist Wantirna South Uses Advanced Technology to Offer General Dentistry, Orthodontic, and Cosmetic Services - Digital Journal

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South Wantirna, VIC – Toothache is everyone’s nightmare, and no one expects to lie in a dental chair with their mouth wide open as the dentist pokes and jabs! Fortunately, Dr. Sheetal Sachdeva Dentist Wantirna South is a family-friendly dental clinic that puts the patient’s comfort first. They aim to provide quality oral health care to their patients in a professional, comfortable and convenient clinic setting. All patients receive individualized dental treatment, including dental implants, full oral rehabilitation, root canal treatment, Orthodontics, and Cosmetic/Smile Enhancement using the latest technologies such as SNAP Digital Cosmetic Imaging Software and CEREC. The dentist team led by Dr. Sheetal Sachdeva (General Dentist), who has a lot of experience and is very knowledgeable in dental health issues. Over the course of his dental career, he has amassed an impressive collection of dental implant certificates as a commitment to providing quality oral health care. Talking a