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There is a large pull factor at work here also. This was a definitely a part of the reason that I recently definitely left New Zealand. US culture seems very attractive to almost s…

It's always great to see public domain books being made available, and standardebooks is certainly worth a visit. However, while I read quite a lot and in particular the sort of bo…

Absolutely. Knowing the phrase "wine dark sea" and its associated discussion, exactly the same struck me when I saw it. Plus reflecting on "verbal" people maybe missing something.

Another NZer here. Engineer, retired to NZ seaside town after many years in the EU. OK for me but work here, impossible. This would be funny if it wasn't so sad - I agree with eren…