Don't sail drunk!!

An Australian man reportedly attacked a shark with his bare hands after drinking copious amounts of vodka and deciding to turn the tables on one of nature's deadliest predators.
Kerkhof became annoyed when the shark began chasing his squid lures and said he climbed down a ladder into the water and silently stalked the 1.3 metre (4.3 foot) predator.
"I just snuck up behind him and eventually I went for the big grab and I fluked it and got him," he said.
"He's just thrashing around in the water but then he was starting to turn around and try to bite me and I thought 'well, it's amazing what vodka does'."
Kerkhof emerged from the fray unscathed, although his jeans were ripped by the shark's razor-sharp teeth.
"It's not something I'd recommend to do. When I sobered up I thought about it and I said, 'I'm a bit of an idiot doing it'," he said.
Conclusion: "Don't sail drunk!!"

An Australian man sells his life on Ebay!!

An Australian man has sold his life on eBay for US$5,875.

Nicael Holt posted his life for sale on the Internet auction site, saying the deal included his name, phone number and all of his belongings. His entry on EBay was "New life for sale!!" He said he would also introduce the buyer to all his friends and "potential lovers (around eight which I have been flirting with)." The buyer would also "have access to a cruisy job in March delivering fruit." Part of the sale was also a "collection" of six jokes, a broken relationship with an ex-girlfriend and a four-week training course in becoming Holt.

Bidding for Holt's life started at US$3.90 and ended on Tuesday at US$5,875. Holt, a philosophy student from New South Wales state, said he was prepared to complete the sale, and make a documentary about the process, if any of the top five bidders turn out to be genuine: "If any of them are real I'll definitely do it and do this documentary because I think it would be really interesting," he said. The auction site did not comment on the sale, but allowed it to run its course.

How do you think this piece of news should be taken? As a joke? As a weird example of the dangers of the Internet? Or do you just think it is an eccentric way of saying "Live and let live"? Leave your comments!!

Welcome to Oz!!

G'Day Mates! Pack up your "port" (suitcase) and get ready to go "back of bourke" (a very long way away) to the exciting "Land of Oz" (Australia). No need to bring any "moolah" (money); the trip is free! We have planned two tours for you featuring many aspects of Australian culture and geography. Are you ready? "Ace" (excellent)!

General Information
Australia is composed of ………………… states and …………………territories
What is the capital city of Australia?
Which are the largest cities?
How many people are there in Australia?
What is the nickname of Australia? Why?

The Aborigines
Who are they?
What's a "didgeridoo"?
What's a boomerang used for?
Ayers Rock
What is its aboriginal name?
Why is it so important for the aborigines?
How high, how old and how long is it?

Language
The Australians speak English but some words or expresssions can be different: it’s Australian slang. Can you find the Australian slang words for these English words? Australian Slang

English / Australian:
friend:
good day:
work:
toilet:
girl:

Australian / English:
Arvo:
Brickies:
Hoon:
Oz:
Sticky beak:
Durry:

You can use the following links: www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/continents/Australia/label/labelausanswers.shtml
http://www.effect.net.au/lukastan/oz/Aborigines.htm
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/australia/2.htm
http://library.thinkquest.org/28994/places.html
http://www.crystalinks.com/ayersrock.html
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/australia/english.htm

Send your answers to our blog-related email address: englisheoisagunt@gmail.com