Category Archives: Historical

HHhH: Himmlers Hirn heisst Heydrich

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray   HHhH is the unusual title of a very interesting historical novel by French author Laurent Binet. The title is an acronym from the German phrase “Himmlers Hirn heisst Heydrich,” (Himmler’s brain … Continue reading

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What a Wonderful World…….Oooohhhhh YEAH!

Entries from the 25th Annual National Geographic Traveller Photo Contest   About the Contest The 25th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is now accepting submissions. Harness the power of photography and share your stunning travel experiences from around the globe with us. Entertoday … Continue reading

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Karamea Kaos: UFO Seekers Flock to West Coast NZ Town

By Rongolian Star Raving Reporter CamcoH Kazakov   Alarmed residents of Karamea, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, reported witnessing a large bright elliptical metallic sphere hovering over Flagstaff Beach, Karamea at 1935 hours on … Continue reading

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The Rongolian Star Quiz No. 3

Question 1 Who was without question Australia’s greatest cricketing batsman? Clue : He was known as “The Don” a. Don Corleone   b. Don Juan c. Don Trump   d. Don Duck Question 2 Kim Dotcom was German champion of … Continue reading

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ANZAC Day 2013

2013 ANZAC Message from N.Z. Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae On the 25th of April we mark ANZAC Day. As the first light breaks, we remember a pivotal day in our nation’s history when New Zealanders landed at Gallipoli in … Continue reading

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Sex & Humour Sells: Satire and Innuendo in Advertising

  2. Sexy Camera: Soap Sexy Camera is new hidden camera show. (Italy) 3. Volvo: We’re Just As Excited As You   4. Burn: Are You Bad Enough? hint: kcuL hint: skooB hint: kcuD (Switzerland) 5. Hunkemöller Lingerie Store: String … Continue reading

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LANZ Bulldog

 By Camcoh Kazakov    In the 21st century motor vehicles and farm machinery are highly technical computerised machines. A flat battery does not allow these futuristic rocket ships on wheels to be clutch started, kick started or crank handle started.  … Continue reading

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Gerar Toye: Global Gypsy

Off the Top of my Head By Paul Murray  A thirst for inspiration, wisdom, experience and understanding led Gerar Toye (52) on an international quest from his birthplace in South Auckland to Karamea at the top of the West Coast of … Continue reading

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Dying Veteran Lambasts George Bush & Dick Cheney

To: George W. Bush and Dick Cheney From: Tomas Young I write this letter on the 10th anniversary of the Iraq War on behalf of my fellow Iraq War veterans. I write this letter on behalf of the 4,488 soldiers … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth: The Art of Polish Miners

Deep underground in Poland lies something remarkable but little known outside Eastern Europe. For centuries, miners have extracted salt there, but left behind things quite startling and unique. Take a look at the most unusual salt mine in the world. … Continue reading

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