The unique slang of the language preferred "Down Under" has seen a spiralling slump in its use. Historian Richard Magoffin warns that Australian's own culture and identity is fading under the assault of U. S. television shows, even though a tourist or a foreigner who opens up an Australian newspaper might still find what they see written as bizarre. Most tourists who visit Australia are aware that barbecues are "barbies", but they may not realize to what extent suffixes are used and played on, sometimes almost to a flabbergasting effect.

Police arrested a woman Wednesday after she attempted to open an airplane exit door while the plane was still in the air. Reports indicate the 52-year-old woman from Dania Beach, Florida, left her seat and tried to open the door as the United Airlines flight was descending into Seattle to land at an altitude of about 4,000 feet.

A woman is arrested Wednesday after attempting to open an airplane door while in mid-air. According to police, the 52-year-old from Dania Beach, Fl. left her seat and tried to open the door as the United Airlines flight was descending into Seattle for landing.

A Malibu couple recently paid $1. 05 million for a wonderful view and a 1971 trailer - but no land, according to The Chicago TribuneMarsha Weidman loves her picturesque home. It is located along the beach, far from noisy traffic, with a Jacuzzi used to watch sunsets over the Pacific.

A new study of 60 beaches in Southern California shows water pollution varies with the lunar cycle, reaching the highest levels when tides are ebbing during the New and Full Moon. These findings could change the way beach managers evaluate swimming safety.