Sunday, February 3, 2008

The Black Triangle Mystery - UFO sightings in Britain...


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The Black Triangle Mystery - UFO sightings in Britain...

Since 1990 there has allegedly been 4000 sightings of what has been described as the "Flying Triangle", the "Black Triangle" or "Silent Vulcan" over the skies of Britain.
In the early 90's there were apparently similar sightings over mainland Europe - Belgium, France, Holland and Germany; with fighter aircraft being sent up to intercept these alien craft.

The British Government claims the "Black Triangle" UFO is a secret military aircraft and has ordered the BBC and other media not to report on them. Really?

If the sightings are of a secret military aircraft why do they hover over motorways, power stations, graveyards and other areas as though they are looking for something?

All very mysterious and needing some pretty solid research, I would suggest.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008

IRB Sevens rugby tournament at Wellington, NZ, - a two day party, and some rugby too...



The IRB Rugby Sevens at Wellington, New Zealand. A two day party! The annual sevens tournament lived up to its hype and expectations again at the Wellington Stadium. They party in the south stand in Hong Kong, and everywhere at Wellington. And dress up in a variety of amazing and imaginative costumes for the event. Hey, there's even some seven- a-side rugby too!

New Zealand hadn't won its own tournament since 2005, and since it had won the first two tournaments of the year at Dubai, and George, South Africa, it was going to be a tough favourite for the final - and last years winner, Samoa too! Throw in Fiji, England, South Africa,Australia, Tonga and Argentina - and you had a battle royal on your hands.

Well, some of the more favoured teams didn't make it past the quarter finals. Even Samoa went down 0- 19 to New Zealand in pool play. But after 43 games the final came down to an unbeaten New Zealand, and last years winner, Samoa.

The final was completely different to the pool game won by NZ - this was the real McCoy, tough,uncompromising and amazingly skilful - a real final. With four minutes to go and all tied up at 17-17, it was all on. A final attack and a new star in the mould of Jonah Lomu - "Victor Vito" scored the winning try to give NZ victory.

After the award ceremony at least 25,000 of the original 35,000 who had packed the stadium wanted to continue partying. Soon they too disappeared fom sight into the evening heat to continue at downtown bars and restaurants. Another great tournament - you are personally invited to next years tournament - same time, same place!

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Egyptian girl died during despicable female circumcision procedure...


Egyptian girl died during despicable female circumcision procedure...

The reported death of a 12 year old Egyptian girl at the hands of a doctor performing that revolting practice of female circumcision had apparently sparked a public outcry there, and so it should, and has prompted health and religious authorities to ban the practice. It is, after all, a cultural practice that has really nothing to do with Islam. It is practised in North Africa and Afghanistan, and has more to do with the sexist treatment of women in those countries - treatment allied with that of animals ie possessions.

The poor little girl who was named Badour Shaker, died a few months ago while undergoing the procedure in an illegal clinic in the southern town of Maghagh. Her mother, Zeniab Abdel Ghani, said she paid about 50 Egyptian pounds($NZ11.85) to a female physician to perform the disgusting procedure.

The mother also said the doctor tried to bribe her to withdraw a lawsuit accusing the physician of murdering her daughter, in return for 15,000 ponds, but she refused.

A forensic inquiry into the case indicated the girl’s death was caused by an anaethesia overdose.

It is to be hoped that there is a state enquiry into the corruption surrounding this and other similar cases.

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Sir Ed Hillary - the conqueror of Everest - he died today - RIP ...




The conqueror of Mount Everest has died. The giant of the forest has fallen!

New Zealand mourns the death of Sir Edmund Hillary, arguably the greatest New Zealander in living memory; he died today of a heart attack at Auckland Hospital after a long illness. He was 88 years old.

Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person to climb Mount Everest, in 1953, accompanied by Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. He is also a living legend in Nepal where he set up a trust in the 1960's to build hospitals and schools in the kingdom.

He has been described as an inspiration to millions. He was the first New Zealander to appear on New Zealand currency. He will appear on a new $5.00 note here.

He was originally a beekeeper in the North Island and reportedly financed his mountaineering trips from that activity. He started his climbing in NZ of Mount Cook and then overseas to Nepal.

Sir Ed's exploits overshadowed the coronation of Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1953, and for his comments on radio of " I knocked the bastard off !" He was also well known for his adventuring activities in Antarctica where he transversed the continent in a tractor.

His legacy will live on. His exploits were classic 'boys own' and will continue to inspire generations of New Zealanders to come. He is almost venerated by Nepalese of his generation.


He will be honoured with a state funeral, normally reserved for prime ministers who have died in office, or former governors general. His honour is for a national icon who died in office.He is also a former ambassador to India.

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Stingrays not so harmless down under in New Zealand....


We keep reading about these sea creatures who have attacked a number of humans, some fatally over the years.

The latest occurred in recent days in New Zealand. A Dannevirke, North Island, man in his 40's was dragging a net at Herbertville Beach in the southern Hawkes Bay, when he was attacked.

One of the stings went into one side of his leg and out the other, breaking off the barb.

He was treated at the scene by ambulance officers and then taken by rescue helicopter to Palmerston North hospital. An ambulance spokesman said he had been in considerable pain.

It is well over a year since since Australian television celebrity and iconic crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, was fatally stabbed in the heart by a stingray barb.

His death was similar to that of an 18 year old New Zealand woman in 1939, who was at first believed to have been a victim of a sexual attack, but a post mortem later discovered that her heart wounds were caused by a stingray barb.


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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Friday the 13th - the legends, superstitions a plenty...


Friday the 13th - the legends. Just why is it so? Superstitions a plenty.

It allegedly goes back to Friday to the 13th of October, 1307. On this particular day it is claimed the Pope in Rome conspired in conjunction with the King of France and carried out a secret deal against and a warrant for the arrest of the Knights Templar. This was an attempt to obtain the source and whereabouts of the claimed great fortune of the Knights Templar. They never found it, if it actually existed. The Knights were terminated as heretics and the few survivors never held their former power again. Their Grand Master, Jacques De Molay, was arrested, tortured, crucified and killed. He never revealed the whereabouts of the alleged fortune. One particular story suggested that wagon loads of gold was smuggled out of the city while the Knights Templar were being arrested.


As some superstitions would have Friday the 13th as a lucky day, we would have to go back to the ancient Romans who dedicated the sixth day of the week to their beautiful but vain goddess, Venus. So when the ancient Norsemen adopted the Roman method of naming days, they too adopted Venus as their sixth day of the week. Their closest translation for Venus was Frigg or Freya, later evolved into Friday, their luckiest day of the week.


Muslims claim Friday as the day Allah created Adam; legend also claims Adam and Eve ate their forbidden fruit, the apple, on a Friday and also claim they died on a Friday as well. Christians claim Friday as the day Jesus was crucified to death.


Scandinavians believed Friday the 13th as being unlucky because of their mythological 12 demigods who were later joined by a 13th, Loki, an evil cruel demigod who brought them great misfortune. The No 13 in the Christian faith is because of the 13th guest at the Last Supper was Judas, who betrayed Jesus to the Romans.


These are all former beliefs that became superstition. Todays beliefs may be tomorrow supervisions too so don't step on a crack or walk under a ladder today. These are just a few instances of what involves Friday the 13th.

Kiwi Riverman