Editorial
At Getfrank we offer competing points of view politically, economially, aesthetically; and leave it to you, our esteemed reader to make up your own mind. We feature bloggers from left and right of the political spectrum, feature interviews with people you need to know about, and original content from the New Zealand Comedy Guild. We encourage you to join the discussion and add your comments - our articles are but a prompt for discourse - and let us know what think. Cheers, Frank
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Under 30? No Dole For You
I hate the handout mentality, and even more so the entitlement mentality of some of those who receive handouts, but I’m not sure this is a good idea – and doubt it will sell politically: More about Under 30? No Dole For You
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The International Baccalaureate in Australia – a standard alternative or a market exercise?
The International Baccalaureate is a suite of school curricula that is becoming increasingly popular in Australian schools. The growth in its uptake serves strategic purposes for students, parents, teachers and school managers, under different logics, each defensible on its own terms,... More about The International Baccalaureate in Australia – a standard alternative or a market exercise?
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Australian internet censorship
One of the main communications policies being advocated by the Australian government at the moment is the introduction of nationwide internet filtering to block illegal and ‘inappropriate’ material and to ‘protect children’. The government proposes doing this using a blacklist of... More about Australian internet censorship
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Skydiving and Kayaking Finally Merge
Man has created all sorts of interesting ways to overcome fear, including skydiving, white water rafting and moving to Hamilton. But one totally-nuts dude named Miles Daisher wasn't satisfied, so naturally he jumped out of a plane in a plastic boat... More about Skydiving and Kayaking Finally Merge
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Toyota’s stumble is not a metaphor for Japan Inc
Toyota’s dramatic fall from grace has come as a great shock in Japan, especially as many abroad tend to view this as emblematic of the country’s decline. Inside Japan, though, the car manufacturer’s troubles are seen as more political than technical... More about Toyota’s stumble is not a metaphor for Japan Inc
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Calsberg Factory workers Strike over Lack of Free On-the-Job Beer
Forget shorter hours or a living wage, workers in Denmark have come up with the greatest reason ever to go on strike: They are no longer able to drink free beer all day. More about Calsberg Factory workers Strike over Lack of Free On-the-Job Beer
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Malcolm Turnbull Quits
Good. Strange that as recently as last week, he was vying for a front bench position… I never understood why so many libertarians liked the guy, but he may be better suited to state politics. Should Barry O’Farrell be nervous? More about Malcolm Turnbull Quits
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THE DOG
A Woman was leaving a convenience store with her morning coffee, when she noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery. More about THE DOG
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Tinkering around the edges of our education system
Everyone has their own pet theory about how to improve the standard of education. It might be Julia Gillard’s “Transparency Agenda” enacted through the new MySchool website, or leagues tables through grading of schools on an A to F scale, as... More about Tinkering around the edges of our education system
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Emergency Service Help Line
A couple of hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing, his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls... More about Emergency Service Help Line
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Funny Jokes
Updated daily for your twisted enjoyment...
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Cocktails, Shots, & Drink Recipes
Drink in style.
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Hot Girls - Global Edition
Only the finest, sourced from around the globe.
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Amstel Cases
To celebrate the launch of Getfrank.
