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Which Countries Are Most Corrupt? Not New Zealand, Denmark
Money could very well be the root of all evil — though in the latest study of corrupt countries, it's actually the lack of money that sparks trouble. The new report by Transparency International found that in two-fifths of the world's nations, corruption continues to intensify — a trend that can be traced to economic realities. In the countries found to be the most corrupt, 40 percent are classified by the World Bank as low income.
Treelord Treaty Makes Native New Zealanders Lords of Forests
Under the Treelord Treaty signed today, seven of New Zealand's native tribes will now own huge areas of New Zealand forest land. Addressing past injustices with tangible penances, New Zealand has transfered 435,000 acres of land holding large commercial pine plantations in exchange for NZ $420 million (US $319 million). The current pine plantations generate NZ $13 million a year in rent.
Wolf Whistles Drive Woman to Protest — By Getting Naked?
An Internet news rumor run amuck? Sites were reporting this shocking story as fact yesterday — do you believe it? Apparently, a road crew in the small town of Kerikeri, New Zealand, was repairing the main street when they decided to pay too much attention to one woman — who decided to let them know just what she thought about their behavior — by stripping.
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Air New Zealand's Naked Safety Video
I don't know about you, but I zone out during those safety videos flight attendants play right before takeoff. As masks are dropping and arms are waving instructional demonstrations, I'm either reading a tabloid or staring out the window.
Air New Zealand has found a way to get wayward passengers like myself to pay attention.
The Case For Letting Women Into Military Combat Roles
Since 1994, American women have been able to serve in direct combat in air and sea missions, but when it comes to ground operations, they are forbidden to fully participate.
Kelly Martin, an Air Force veteran, penned an op-ed out today on the topic. She maintains that women have the physical strength and mental aptitude to serve on the ground and Kelly also believes that female soldiers offer a strategic advantage.
Front Page: American League Wins 13th Straight All-Star Game
- President Obama threw the first pitch at last night's MLB All-Star Game, which the American League won 4 to 3. — ESPN
- A 7.8 earthquake off the coast of New Zealand prompted a tsunami warning today. — CNN
- Under the proposed healthcare reform bill unveiled yesterday, families making more than $500,000 would have to pay $1,500 in additional income tax to help subsidize coverage for the uninsured.
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111-Year-Old Reptile Finally Becoming a Father
It seems that delayed bachelorhood isn't prevalent only in the human species. In New Zealand, a 111-year-old tuatara named Henry and his younger (naturally!) tuatara girlfriend Mildred (!) produced a dozen eggs last month after mating in March. (That's not him up there, but that's what they look like.) The tuatara, an indigenous New Zealand reptile, is considered one of the last living remnants of the dinosaurs.
You Asked: My Fiancé and I Can't Agree on Our Honeymoon!
Dear Sugar,
My fiancé and I are getting married in a few months — everything is planned and ready to go, but we just can't seem to agree on where to go for our honeymoon! I know it's typically the man's responsibility to plan and pay for it, but if I left it up to him, we'd be hiking in the Himalayas when all I really want to do is relax on a beach somewhere.
Without creating an argument, how can we come to an agreement on where to go and what to do?
Lykkelig! Danes Top List As Happiest in a Happier World
The world is happier — thanks to economic growth, democracy, and social tolerance, according to the World Values Study. The findings contradicted the assumption that regardless of changing variables, happiness remains constant.
The researchers credit relative quality of life improvements for the global rise in happiness; for example, low-income societies like China experienced economic growth while developed societies saw a rise in equality and tolerance.
Flight Of Conchords Guy Means Business
HBO's Flight of the Conchords is about two musicians from New Zealand trying to make it big in the Big Apple. Brett McKenzie and Jemaine Clement have been performing together for years, billing themselves as " "New Zealand's fourth most popular folk parody duo." In this clip, Jemaine (my new crush) is trying to get his lady into bed with lame but hilarious lines.
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