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    What type of water floats your boat

    I'm wondering how many of us boat in salt water compared to fresh water. Where I live, we're surrounded by sea water so that's the obvious choice, but recently I've been thinking about the advantages of boating in the lakes further south from here...
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    Sites where Jesus performed miracles unveiled

    An amazing find in Israel - just in time for Christmas :) <br /><br /> <br /><br />Just in time for the Christmas holiday, Israeli archaeologists have unveiled two sites in Jerusalem and Galilee where Jesus is said to have performed miracles: one where he gave sight to a blind beggar, the...
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    What to do with Cuba Detainees

    What do you think should be done with the 550 enemy-combatant detainees held in Cuba ? <br /><br />Do you trust the court system to make the right decision on each of these individuals ?<br /><br />Do you really think any of these individuals will NOT come back to fight again ?<br /><br />A...
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    What's for breakfast?

    Breakfast is one meal I never skip (even if I sleep in) - it sets you up for the day and I'm lost without it. I'm known to skip lunch on busy days, but never breakfast. A typical breakfast in the 62_Kiwi house consists of a combination of the following;<br /><br />Steaming hot bowl of porridge...
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    UN Debacle

    The UN's credibility just keeps on slipping...<br /><br /> http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=9003122 <br /><br />
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    USS Nevada (BB36)

    Seeing the posts on Pearl Harbour last week caused me to do some internet research, starting with a relative who survived that tragedy. He served on the battleship USS Nevada throughout WWII, starting before the Pearl Harbour tragedy and finishing in 1945 after the war had ended.<br /><br />I...
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    The future ain't what it used to be

    50 years ago, this is what they predicted computers would look like in 2004... :D <br /><br /> <br /><br />I wonder if you could run iboats.com on that thing ? :D
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    $10,000 Martini

    I see there's a New York hotel offering $10,000 martini's... <br /><br />The scary thing about drinking at that place is...that after a few whiskies it might seem like a good idea :eek: <br /><br /> http://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/12/01/expensive.martini.reut/index.html
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    Solo Waterskiing

    Wow, I saw this in Time magazine (coming to a lake near you) the water skier is driving the unmanned boat.... <br /> <br /><br /> http://www.solowatersports.com <br /><br />I would hope the boat engine cuts out if the skier falls off :eek: <br /><br />Has anyone here seen one of these yet ?
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    Bad weather blues...

    At my place of work we've been planning a day out on the water for our staff, which WAS going to happen tomorrow. We've got 6 boats lined up (including mine) and we were going to head off to Motuhe Island in the morning and spend the day water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing etc... <br /><br...
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    IT Helpdesk Classics

    Helpdesk: What kind of computer do you have?<br /><br />Female customer: A white one...<br /><br /> ----------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Hi, this is Celine. I can't get my diskette out.<br /><br />Helpdesk: Have you tried pushing the button?<br /><br />Customer...
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    Weird stuff on eBay

    I can't stop chuckling about this one... :D <br /><br /> http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/11/16/ebay.sandwich.ap/index.html
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    Battle of the Brands

    I thought it would interesting to see where everyone's loyalties are with outboard brands. This question has nothing to do with models, sizes or types of outboards - just the value of the brand.<br /><br />Which brand of outboard would you most like to have hooked on the back of your boat ?
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    Good Luck America

    In a few days time will come the conclusion of the most incredible election campaign I've ever seen. I must say it's been very interesting to watch from the outside. <br /><br />Crikey, we've heard about the Vietnam war, Swift Boats, Prisoners of War, Torture, Secret meetings with the Enemy...
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    Whiskey Drinkers

    What are your favourite brands of whiskey and how do you drink them ?<br /><br />I'm partial to most types of Scotch and I drink it straight on ice...Johnny Walker, Chivas Regal, Grants, Glenfiddich...age/price dependent on how rich I feel at the time (or how much overseas travel I'm doing). I...
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    Americans in NZ urged to vote

    Hey, here's a shocking piece of left wing propaganda from the biggest newspaper in NZ, telling NZ based Americans to vote for Kerry. Worse - it's the lead story today (Sunday).<br /><br />We all know that most journalists are left-wing fanatics, but you'd think they would at least try to give an...
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    Congratulations Australia !

    Yesterday Australia re-elected John Howard's government to a fourth consecutive term.<br /><br />Australia is moving forward in leaps and bounds. It's an exciting place to be and a great place for doing business (speaking from first hand experience). Good on you Aussies!<br /><br />Americans...
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    iboat veterans for truth...

    <br /><br />Evidence shows that Boomyal was there... :D
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    Power of the Press

    Just imagine what could be achieved if the news industry would fully cooperate with our governments in the war against terror - like they did in WWII ?<br /><br />Imagine if there was a complete ban against reporting the kidnappings and beheadings ? So next time the terrorists kidnap an...
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    U.S. to lift final sanctions against Libya

    Not long ago I wouldn't have thought this was possible. <br /><br />A very positive advance for world security :) This should be big news!<br /><br /> http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/africa/09/17/us.libya/index.html <br /><br />
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