Tests on a skull fragment thought to be from the body of Adolf Hitler, appear to show it is from a woman. The fragment, complete with bullet hole, was dug up by the Russians in 1946 outside Hitler’s bunker. Test results show the DNA is that of a woman. An examination of the fragment suggests she…
Since it appears we’re going to have a referendum on MMP on 2011, it’s time we looked at some of the alternative voting systems that could be offered to us. And Germany is a good place to look. Here are a couple of models for us to consider. The Baden-Württemberg system This system is used…
The people of the small island nation of Aotearoa faced a daunting task this morning, as a new law forced them to move their political affiliations to the left. The law came into effect at 6.00am local time. As expected, there was chaos as people jostled towards the left, and with internet traffic on various…
It has become obvious to me that many of my colleagues in the legal profession have a real problem with the way they write. And it’s getting worse. If you’ve read a letter from a lawyer lately you probably felt some disappointment about the wordsmanship. Where have all the “notwithstandings” and “hereinafters” gone? Is there…
It’s rankings time. And guess who’s on top again! Our Methodology The Imperator Fish Rankings are calculated using the following methodology: Take the overall page hits for the blogsite and add them to the total number of postings made. Add flour and eggs and beat until the mixture is soft and fluffy. Place the mixture…
SYDNEY- Prime Minister John Key was a hero on Saturday night, kicking the winning goal to secure Bledisloe Cup victory for the All Blacks against Australia. With two minutes to go in the game and with Australia ahead by two points, things were looking grim for the New Zealand team. But a Wallabies transgression gave…
… as imagined by a Kiwiblog reader Comrades! I told you this day would come. We are now at war. The Government of the day has taken aim at us, and we must fight back. They say we are lazy, no good bludgers. Talkback land has never been more hateful towards us. The internet is…
I have just looked back at my last couple of posts. I’ve been grumpy this week. Sorry about that. This story at least brought me some joy, and a little sadness. I was born in the ’70s, and still have vivid memories of Play School. And the Play School clock, now unearthed, taught me how…
John Key’s refusal to be honest with the New Zealand people is a disgrace. We have asked perfectly reasonable questions. And yet he won’t answer them. Mr Key, why won’t you provide full disclosure? Maybe he’s got something to hide. So why is Key being so evasive? Maybe it’s because section 27 of the Electoral…
It’s referendum time. But the referendum question has been troubling me. Who really knows what it means? I believe we need something a bit clearer. Maybe like this: Should a smack, when administered in circumstances that are not already expressly permitted under the Crimes Act 1961, and where the circumstances are such that the recipient…
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