Bill Whittle on the moon
Following on from several videos and stories we have shared here at The XYZ, regarding the burgeoning private space exploration industry and the possibility of life on other planets, here is another remarkable video...
We Are Not Islam
A year after the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack, mosques around France are putting out the welcome mat to non-Muslims.
In a news report from their ABC, the mosque 'open-house' is intended to "quell stereotypes ignited...
The Silence of the Frightbats II
The continued silence about the male free-for-all in Cologne on New Year’s Eve, from those who are usually oh-so-quick to find sexism anywhere, any time, no matter how trivial, has moved from being curious,...
Sharia Police and Germany’s National Suicide
In December 2015, a German court ruled that Muslims who patrolled a city's streets as "Sharia police" did not break any laws and will not be prosecuted.
The team of Islamic vigilantes wore bright orange...
Ashkenazy and Cortot play Chopin Ballade No. 1
The Ballade No. 1 in G minor by Frederick Chopin (1811-1849) is one of the most performed and most loved in the piano repertoire, for good reason. It combined beautiful, memorable melodies, harmony decades...
Calls for Chris Gayle to be Crucified and Beheaded
Well, not quite, but practically everything but.
Former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell has called for the worldwide banning of Chris Gayle, saying that cricket should take a zero tolerance policy on what he deemed...
Wally of the Week – Mayor Henriette Reker
The week since the New Year has seen a scandal grow from bad to worse across Europe. It started in Cologne, Germany, but has since spread to German cities and into other cities in...
To do one’s duty – the evacuation of Gallipoli a century later
Today, 9th January, marks the day 100 years ago that the last allied soldiers left their strongholds on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The evacuations had begun mid December and were largely complete by the end...
Merkel, Merkel Quite Contrary
After flinging open the doors and declaring that "refugees are welcome", German Chancellor Angela Merkel has now stated that she wants to stem the flow of refugees into the European Union.
Chancellor Merkel stated to...
One year ago, nothing happened.
This is a short public service announcement to inform all that sometime around this date, which bears no significance at all, nothing happened, anywhere in the world, ever. If you notice this notice you...