Steve Irwin's dead. General reception is shock and grief. The Age seems to have extensive coverage about it. I find it ironic that he died from an encounter with a stingray - which is normally quite harmless - while he survived all his crocodile stunts and other crazy escapades. I still find it hard to believe; for some reason, I always thought him almost... invincible or something. Condolences to his family...

Last week, my week started off with the news that Pluto was no longer a planet, and that our solar system officially has 8 planets. Not that it affects my life very much, but it's a bit sad; I mean, we grew up learning about the 9 planets in our solar system, and now Pluto is a, what, dwarf planet?

Apart from changes (like the Pluto debate - which has absolutely no consequence on our daily lives, whatsoever), Irwin's death makes you realize how fleeting life is. This article pretty much sums up why the news of his death is sending such shockwaves around the world. I never realize how famous he is around the world, and finding out that he's relatively 'obscure' here in Australia, when you compare his fame locally and abroad.

Wonder what news next Monday will bring me.