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Monthly Archives for August 2007

It was a very good month. Dig in. Every entry is a classic.

NZ Police + Big Guns = A Tad Ironic

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the New Zealand Police get mocked for not carrying guns on their person and keeping them in the boot (American translation: trunk) of their cars. Well, a recent hostage crisis in Auckland might poor some cold water on that image, especially with visuals such as: But [...]

Aug 8 2007
| Culture, New Zealand | Add a Comment

FBI: Federal Bureau of Incompetence

Part of the process of being a long-term international student in New Zealand is jumping through regulatory hoops like health exams, confirming you have enough money in your bank account, etc. Because I’m studying in the country longer than 2 years, it was required for me to have a criminal background check performed by the [...]

Aug 1 2007
| Government, USA | Add a Comment