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World War I (often abbreviated as WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War or the Great War, was a global waroriginating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Contemporaneously described as the "war to end all wars",^[7] it led to the mobilisation of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history.^[8][9] An estimated nine million combatants and seven million civilians died as a direct result of the war, while it is also considered a contributory factor in a number of genocides and the 1918 influenza epidemic, which caused between 50 and 100 million deaths worldwide.^[10] Military losses were exacerbated by new technological and industrial developments and the tactical stalemate caused by gruelling trench warfare. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history and precipitated major political changes, including the Revolutions of 1917–1923, in many of the nations involved. Unresolved rivalries at the end of the conflict contributed to the start of the Second World War about twenty years later.^[11]

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 to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind

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The lady in front had at least 10 of everything, Turkeys , at least 20 boxes of stuffing mix and three shopping carts full ! No she was not catering for an army, but instead filling up the Fire Department food drive bins just outside the entrance where the courageous firemen and women were grateful for any donation.

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The Walkabout Company clothes American farmers! 

The South African clothing and hat connection has entered the North American farming community with farming attire with an Aussie-African flair to it.  The Walkabout Company introduced a range of comfortable, durable outdoor clothing and attire worn by many of South Africa's and Australia’s top farmers.  

 

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 I have been amazed over the years to see so many happy Walkabout Hats enjoying their Walkabout across this great land with their owners! 23 years later and still going strong. It has always been about the Journey, not the destination.

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Tasty Bacon wrapped peppers stuffed with creme cheese and duck, yummy !

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 Dad ( BBC World Cameraman of the Year, 1967 ) learned to develop his film and pictures under his bed, its the only darkroom he could use at the orphanage . I was lucky with full access to some of the best darkrooms in the country, whats a darkroom you say ?

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 I like to know where my food comes from. Mom made me do it, well that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I remember when I was knocked out, flat on the floor, for defending a sandwich mom made me for lunch once.

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