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Posted at 3:49pm Sunday 06th May, 2012
It’s time again for the annual ’Stella Awards’! For those unfamiliar with these awards, they are named after 81-year-old Stella Liebeck who spilled hot coffee on herself and successfully sued the McDonald’s in New Mexico, where she purchased coffee. You remember, she took the lid off the coffee and put...
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Posted at 4:41pm Monday 19th Mar, 2012 | By Boardat Werk
 A quick weekend highlight in which I viewed an Australian dog skydiving has triggered my curiosity to find out for just how long back into history man’s best friend has taken this plunge.
A return to YouTube unveiled the following vintage wonder – completed by an excellent musical background.
This matter demanded further research and a...
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Posted at 3:26pm Friday 24th Feb, 2012 | By Boardat Werk
 Animals are the source of much amusement for their owners and in the YouTube age they are amusing for anyone with a computer and too much time on their hands.
I had too much time on my hands today (don’t tell my boss) and while surfing the net at work stumbled across this winner.
Gooooooo Maru!
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Posted at 10:27am Friday 17th Feb, 2012 | By Cliff Edge
FAD leader Skip Tikkel welcomes a nice warm day.
Following more scientific evidence that the Earth is indeed warming up, a new group has formed to take up the cause against such nonsense.
‘Here we go again,’ says a report by the new group FAD (Facts Are Dangerous) whose chief mover is believed to be the nation’s most accurate...
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Posted at 10:58am Thursday 09th Feb, 2012 | By Gramps
 Salvage Plan
Can this be true – a break in ranks?
Cos if it is, I give huge thanks.
At last it seems the mayor has woke
To see what makes we ‘raters’ choke.
The costs are where we have to look
And staff costs almost fill that book.
The time it takes to read agendas
Beats Guinness Book of real mindbenders.
Old ‘Stormy...
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Posted at 11:07am Tuesday 07th Feb, 2012 | By Cliff Edge
Alan Crafar is learning some Mandarin so he can communicate with his former farms’ new owners.
Preparations are well in hand for the imminent takeover of Crafar Farms by Chinese firm Shanghai Pengxin.
Farm staff have been undergoing training to prepare themselves for working with their new owners, including cultural, dietary and language...
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Posted at 11:25am Thursday 02nd Feb, 2012 | By Overdi
Commodore Frank Bainimarama.
Cliff Edge’s Australian cousin, Overdi, is covering the meeting of trans-Tasman leaders and reports they have agreed a new strategy to improve relations with their Pacific counterpart in Fiji.
In a surprising move they have unanimously decided to appoint Commodore Frank Bainimarama as head of television news...
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Posted at 9:02am Wednesday 01st Feb, 2012 | By Cliff Edge
New ‘units’ being trained.
Technological marvel-makers Apple are expected to launch their latest ‘cool’ device tomorrow, amid much excitement from chief executives the world over.
Having been at the forefront of design excellence in the products you use to call your friends and access the web, Apple are now able to have...
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Posted at 12:39pm Monday 23rd Jan, 2012 | By Cliff Edge
The only noise at the Beehive this month was a loud banner placed there by Not the News reporter Cliff Edge.
Does all seem to be particularly peaceful in the summer holidays?
Have you wondered what the politicians have been up to?
No, and nor has anyone else it seems. This not altogether surprising fact is behind secret plans, exclusively...
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Posted at 11:45am Thursday 19th Jan, 2012
Copycatism is a growing concern on the internet with prominent musicians subject to some of the greatest and worst attempts by ordinary people to claim fame.
The dancing DJs from LMFAO; Sky Blu and Redfoo, plus their quickstepping robot, are among those worst affected thanks to YouTube.
Their song ‘Sexy and I Know it’ is a smash hit being...
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