NEWS FROM NOWHERE - Tuesday

ON THIS DAY IN 1854 - Anthony Faas of Philadelphia, PA, was granted the first U.S. patent for the accordion. He made improvements to the keyboard and enhanced the sound. 

New species of marine reptile identified from Skye...

These Sleepy Lizards (Shingleback lizard )Are Waki...

Lowcountry turtle sanctuary (Turtle Survival Allia...

Tasmanians asked if they want devil as state emble...

Chaos after dogs and huntsmen stray onto busy dual...

Swedish court stops hotly-contested wolf hunt

AND TO WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK... (Music that may have some relevance to items also on this page, or may just reflect my mood on the day)