The Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, has suggested changing the design of the country’s national flag.
There has been much criticism that the New Zealand flag is too similar to Australia’s flag, and that many people are unable … Read the rest
January 30th is the Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the year of the Snake.
January 31st is the Chinese New Year, the first day of the year of the Horse.
Normally, the Chinese celebrations last for about … Read the rest
Pork-Barrel Politics crops up in the news at various times, but where did the name originate ?
It appears to be an American Term that originated before the Civil War, and was actually a barrel of pork made available for … Read the rest
The word ‘startup’ relates to many things and is a common word used for new businesses when they startup, and for new websites in the startup phase, as just two examples.
But.. on the 27th August 2013, the big Apple … Read the rest
The Philippine Passenger Ferry M/V Saint Thomas Aquinas, operated by 2GO ferries, sank at about 9pm Friday 16th August 2013, after a collision with the cargo ship M/V Sulpicio Express Siete (7) operated by PSACC.
The casualty toll at … Read the rest
ABCDiamond has been awarded $8,000,000 by the The United Nations Agricultural Development Program, to restructure, boost and improve my FARM ????
I thought I ran a website, not a farm !! 😉
This is the letter (email)
COUNCIL OF THE … Read the rest
At 11:02 Japanese time, on the 9th August 1945, the United States dropped the second atomic bomb on Japan, this time on the city … Read the rest
At 11:02 Japanese time, on the 9th August 1945, the United States dropped the second atomic bomb on Japan, this time on the city … Read the rest
At 8:15am on the 6th August 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
This bomb was … Read the rest
At 8:15am on the 6th August 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
This bomb was … Read the rest
King Philippe of Belgium, at the age of 53, is the countries new King, following the abdication of his father Albert II at the age of 79.
Philippe was sworn in as King on 21st July 2013.
The oath was … Read the rest
At its meeting today, the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent.
Key Information
2.75% Cash rate
2.50% Inflation rate
Exchange rates
[4 pm AEST, 01 … Read the rest
