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Another major quake rattles Nepal, killing at least 42

Posted on May 12, 2015 by The Great One

Wow, these people can’t catch a break! They haven’t even come close to getting over the first earthquake weeks ago and now have to contend with another one. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A … Continue reading →

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More than 2,200 confirmed dead in Nepal earthquake

Posted on April 26, 2015 by The Great One

As is generally the case, it is the poor and least prepared people on the planet who suffer natural disasters. It’s almost as if earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, floods, avalanches, volcano eruptions, etc. target specific people around the globe. Hopefully with … Continue reading →

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191 Nepalis died in booming Qatar last year, officials say

Posted on January 27, 2014 by The Great One

Wow, that’s an awful number of deaths! One can see how deplorable living conditions, long work hours and blistering heat can be the cause for many deaths. It’s the same old story, the rich taking advantage of the needy. Sad… … Continue reading →

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Tibetan monk sets himself on fire in Nepal

Posted on February 13, 2013 by The Great One

Brilliant! Another death attributed to religion. If an individual had a dollar for every man, woman and child who had died as a result of religion since the beginning of time, that person would probably be a billionaire. TGO Refer to … Continue reading →

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Nepal pensioner crowned world’s shortest man

Posted on February 26, 2012 by The Great One

The little dude looks as if he has no legs; only feet. If he is in fact 72 years-old, he was unfortunately “discovered” too late, as he could have traveled the world and made a whole lot of money during … Continue reading →

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Tibet protester sets himself alight in Nepal

Posted on November 10, 2011 by The Great One

Another religious idiot sets himself on fire… Oh well, at least they’re only hurting themselves. It’s better than what the Muslim freaks do, which is blow themselves up and kill innocent people in the process. The Buddhists are protestors, the … Continue reading →

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More than 100 Tibetan protesters detained in Nepal

Posted on November 1, 2011 by The Great One

Sorry folks, but I have no sympathy for stupid people, especially when those people are religious; which is often the case. In my feeble little brain, anyone who is willing to set himself on fire, regardless of the cause,  is … Continue reading →

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Sherpa to scatter Hillary’s ashes at Everest summit

Posted on April 6, 2010 by The Great One

Interesting article… I had no idea that Edmund Hillary was that popular in Nepal, despite the fact that he was the first man to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press by … Continue reading →

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Thousands mourn architect of Nepal’s peace

Posted on March 21, 2010 by The Great One

One never hears much of anything on this Himalayan nation other than assaults on the famed Mount Everest. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press by Claire Cozens Claire Cozens KATHMANDU (AFP) – Tens of thousands of people gathered … Continue reading →

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