Teletex System of Document Transfer Abandoned in The 1990s
This post is about the obsolete teletex system, not to be confused with teletext or telex. Teletex was in operation from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s.
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Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana
My wife and I recently visited the Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana. This was a much-anticipated visit, one of many highlights during our stay in Ljubljana.
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Home/Land Exhibition at Colonnade House in Worthing
Daily till Sunday, 23 June. The Home/Land Exhibition at Colonnade House in Worthing is part of the Worthing Festival & Refugee Week. The exhibition explores the themes of home, displacement, and refuge.
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Our visit to Ljubljana Old Town
My wife and I visited the charming, picturesque Ljubljana Old Town, Slovenia, in late May/early June 2024. This is what we thought…
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German Kriegslok War Locomotives: Still Working in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This post is about the last Kriegslok war locomotives in commercial, but not in heritage service. These locomotives still haul coal wagons at coal mines in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Updated 15 July 2025.
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How can I support a Volunteer in Ukraine With Donations
I support trusted people on the ground in Ukraine because they know best where money is needed most. Find out how you can help a volunteer in Ukraine.
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Polina Shumakova is a Humanitarian Aid Volunteer in Kharkiv
This post was updated 6 February 2026. Polina, a fellow NAFO fella, fundraises for humanitarian supplies for Kharkiv residents. Supplies include food, clothing, medicines and treatment for specific medical needs.
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The Polish Colony in Harbin, Manchuria
This post was updated 23 October 2024. The Polish colony in Harbin transformed a small fishing village in Manchuria into a thriving city of significant commercial importance. It is estimated that at the colony’s peak, up to 10,000 Poles lived there.
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Patriotism, Humanity, Resilience and Ingenuity of Ukrainians Have No Limits
How Kherson residents of a nine-storey block get water from street level up to each floor of their block. The ingenuity of Ukrainians has no limits—a demonstration of resilience.
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Happy Easter from Worthing in 2026
This Easter breakfast has a Polish twist, reflecting the Easter I remember from childhood. Happy Easter from South Coast View.
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Native Americans and Ukrainians in a Parallel World
When Ukraine was invaded by the Russian Federation in 2022, some Native Americans and First Nations peoples of Canada quickly recognised the parallels between their history and that of Ukraine. Post Updated 11 April 2026.
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How a Battle Command Post Works in Ukraine: Combat Group K-2 54th Brigade
Here, we can see a video of a battle command post where Ukrainian drone operators expertly direct the battle. We see and hear that they are assisted with high-specification monitors and communication facilities.
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