For the former North American league, see A-League (1995â2004). The A-League is a professional men's soccer league run by Football Federation Australia (FFA). At the top of the Australian league system, it is the country's primary competition for the sport. The A-League was established in 2004 as a successor to the National Soccer League (NSL) and competition commenced in August 2005. The league is currently contested by ten teams; nine based in Australia and one based in New Zealand.
Fever Facts. In response to an infection, illness, or some other cause, the hypothalamus may reset the body to a higher temperature. Although the most common causes of fever are common infections such as colds and gastroenteritis, other causes include: 1  Infections of the ear, lung, skin, throat, bladder, or kidney. 2  Conditions that cause inflammation. 3  Side effects of drugs.
Global Warming Causes Less Hurricanes. It is not just warm water which causes hurricanes. It is the temperature difference between the ocean surface and the upper atmosphere. The higher that temperature difference, the more hurricanes will form, and the stronger they will be. Global warming models all agree that the temperatures will rise more in the upper atmosphere than at the surface.