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“…The Greatest Hits in Contraceptive History…”
“…Pretty much since the beginning of time – people have looked for ways to control their own fertility — – from jumping backward seven times after sex – to using elephant or crocodile dung as suppositories – - to drinking … Continue reading
“…John Key Forced To Retreat From Waitangi…” (video..)
(ed:..key has to cut and run…) go to source/story>>> John Key Forced To Retreat From Waitangi Due To… | Stuff.co.nz.
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“… 5 Wars That America Must End for Peace and Freedom to Prevail…”
“…When poverty rates climb – there’s a crew of government workers secretly high-fiving that their job is safe. When marijuana legalization measures fail – the police and prison unions celebrate. When America is attacked – the weapons manufacturers rejoice. When … Continue reading
“…Ugly scenes at Waitangi…”
“…Protesters have ignored pleas to show respect at Te Tii Marae this morning – where Prime Minister John Key and fellow politicians were verbally abused during an ugly display of activism. Protester Wi Popata heckled prominent Maori MPs regardless of … Continue reading
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“…Bill Maher: “Atheism Is a Religion Like Abstinence Is a Sex Position”…”
“…During last night’s New Rules segment, Bill Maher noted that – - “Until someone claims to see Christopher Hitchens’ face in a tree stump – - idiots must stop claiming that atheism is a religion.” He goes on:..” (ed:..this one … Continue reading
“…Crashing the Gates: How a Handful of Progressive Activists Brought Liberal Talk-Radio Back to the Nation’s Capitol…”
“…DC is the most liberal region of the country – - but until now all the talk on the radio dial skewed right…” (ed:..that is something we lack here in new zealand..eh..? ..’progressive’ talk-radio.. ..the rightwing/reactionary forces here have got … Continue reading
“…Drug addiction may be hereditary…”
“…The human brain may be “wired up” for addictive behaviour according to a study that shows how some people are more likely than others to become addicted to crack cocaine. Scientists have found specific abnormalities in the brains of regular … Continue reading
“…The Black Keys – The two keys to the big time…”
“…The gritty blues-rock duo have sold out their British tour. Andy Gill meets them at their studio in Nashville..” go to source/story>>> The Black Keys – The two keys to the big time – Features – Music – The Independent.
“…The Hunger Games: The new teen franchise with Twilight in its sights…”
“…The trailer concludes with the ominous tagline: “The world will be watching.” Get ready for The Hunger Games – the new Hollywood blockbuster franchise which promises to trounce Twilight – and replace Harry Potter in the box-office charts. Anticipation is … Continue reading
“…Super Bowl Commercials: PETA’s Rejected Ads Are Too Sexy For the Game…”
“..Over the years PETA’s sexy Super Bowl ads have become a bit of a pastime in the run up to the big game. Especially since every year, NBC politely declines $3 million and prevents the Super Bowl commercial from airing. … Continue reading
“…Poop-Powered Robot: EcoBot-III From Bristol Robotics Laboratory…”
“…Today’s robots that fly, jump or roll around must refuel or recharge as does any gadget that runs out of energy. Tomorrow’s new generation of self-sustaining robots might keep going nearly forever by grazing on dead insects, rotting plant matter … Continue reading
“…Ricky Gervais: On Fame…”
“…On Sunday, Feb. 19, HBO will start airing my third sitcom. It’s called Life’s Too Short. It’s a return to the fake documentary format like The Office. But if The Office reflected those quaint docu-soaps of the 90s that followed … Continue reading
“..Blue Marble Eastern Hemisphere: NASA Releases Another High-Definition Image Of Earth…” (photo..)
“…”Blue Marble 2012,” a stunning image of Earth that NASA released last week – captured the imagination of the Web. It was among the most popular posts on The Huffington Post, and according to MSNBC’s Photoblog, it has already been … Continue reading
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“…Apple the target of playwright’s ire over Chinese worker abuse…”
“…World’s top tech firm brought to book by minor monologuist over working conditions in factories that make its gadgets…” go to source/story>>> Apple the target of playwright’s ire over Chinese worker abuse | Technology | The Observer.
“…Being Human, I’d say True Blood is in its Twilight years..”
“…Vampires, zombies and now fairies? Are R-Patz et al to blame for the current explosion of (un)deadly boring TV and film?..” go to source/story>>> Being Human, I’d say True Blood is in its Twilight years | Television & radio | … Continue reading
“…The Artist sparks Hollywood nostalgia boom for silent era…”
“…Rudolph Valentino biopic and Charlie Chaplin musical are among new projects in the pipeline…” go to source/story>>> The Artist sparks Hollywood nostalgia boom for silent era | Film | The Observer.
“…Matt McCarten: Huffing and puffing all part of Waitangi saga…”
“…This week, it seemed possible Waitangi would return to his proud protest history – when National ineptly tried to sneak past the Maori Party references to the Treaty of Waitangi in the sales terms of the public assets they want … Continue reading
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“…Hone Harawira’s challenge for Key…”
“…Political firebrand Hone Harawira is planning to confront the Prime Minister this morning on Te Tii Marae – - the site of the some of the ugliest confrontations in Waitangi’s recent history. Key will be welcomed at 9.45am on to … Continue reading
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“…Bernard Hickey: Print and hope peril…”
“…The surge in our currency this week to a five-month high against the United States dollar – - and a record high against the euro – - highlights how we are losing in a race to the bottom…” go to … Continue reading
“…Details of ‘surprise assault’ on Dotcom mansion…”
“…As Kim Dotcom prepares to fight back for his seized assets this week – - we go inside the inner sanctum where the multi-millionaire was at the time of the FBI-ordered raid…” go to source/story>>> Details of ‘surprise assault’ on … Continue reading
“…No ‘Facebook Fatigue’ For Longtime Users..” (ed:..i must be a trailblazer…i tired of facebook soon after dipping my toes in the water…and have kinda ignored friend-requests and the like since then..(it’s not personal…i just can’t see the point..and have very little interest in the inane mumblings of others…i have enough ‘inane-mumbles’ of my own to be getting on with..)
“..So much for “Facebook fatigue.” A survey released on Friday shows that people who have used the social networking site over a long period – since its founding in 2004, say – – show no sign that they have tired … Continue reading
“…The world economy may be creaking, but one sector – cleantech – is booming…”
“…Should New Zealand somehow claim even a trifling 0.9 per cent of this green gold rush – we could see our average income climb by 82 per cent over the next decade or so – not only bridging the salary … Continue reading
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former mp is an oil-pimp..and he could be back in parliament soon…
“…A former MP who looks set to return to Parliament says New Zealand would be “silly” to close the door on TAG Oil – the company that says there’s potential to build “thousands” of wells on the East Coast. Aaron … Continue reading
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“…John Keys Faces Critics at Waitangi…”
“…Prime Minister John Key will confront his critics at Waitangi today, facing up to activists angry at the government’s opposition to a broad Treaty of Waitangi clause covering the partially-privatised power companies. There is also simmering opposition to planned cuts … Continue reading
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“…Overseas Investment | Who Is Buying New Zealand…”
“…Fears that China is gobbling up New Zealand land are misplaced, official figures show. Americans, Canadians and even Liechtensteinians are buying far more land. Figures released by the Overseas Investment Office show that of the 872,313 hectares of gross land … Continue reading
comment@whoar:..was it this comment that drove dr brian edwards to censor/ban me..?
ed:..dr brian edwards banned me commenting at his website.. ..and i have been casting around for the reason why?.. ..i asked him..but he did not deign to reply.. ..so it must have been serious/to the bone..or else that is how … Continue reading
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today in news:..4th feb 2012..
ed:..i have found 39 new/fresh stories/links.. ..and as you will see.. ..there are some real crackers amongst them.. ..happy scrolling/reading..!
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Our Fathers, Ourselves: Daughters, Fathers, and the Changing American Family..”
“…On a frigid winter’s night in the novelist George Eliot’s Silas Marner – a newly orphaned golden-haired girl toddles into an old miser’s hut. The man Silas has long been excised from human communion; his hut is far removed from … Continue reading
“…Writing Tips by Henry Miller, Elmore Leonard, Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman & George Orwell…”
“…Here’s one way to become a better writer. Listen to the advice of writers who earn their daily bread with their pens. During the past week, lists of writing commandments by Henry Miller, Elmore Leonard (above) and William Safire have … Continue reading
“…Bill Moyers: 6 Movies You Have to See About the Financial Crisis…”
“…Here are some important movies and documentaries that try to make sense of the financial collapse…” go to source/story>>> Bill Moyers: 6 Movies You Have to See About the Financial Crisis | Economy | AlterNet.
“…The Right-Wing Zombie Lie About Public Workers That Just Won’t Die…”
“…“Pitting private sector workers against public sector workers is straight class warfare. Rather than helping lift private sector workers up to the salary and benefits public workers have – - the effort is to pull public workers down to the … Continue reading
“…Doomsday Scenario: What Happens When Banks Control the Economy?…”
“…Banks weren’t meant to be in control of our economy and our governments. How did it get like this – - and how can we restore sanity to our banking system?…” go to source/story>>> Doomsday Scenario: What Happens When Banks … Continue reading
“…Selling out: why some beliefs are not worth keeping..”
“…Jackson Pollock may lose his record for creating the most expensive painting ever – and not to another enfant terrible of the art world – but to a minor Los Angeles mural painter who happened upon the Facebook offices in … Continue reading
“…Bill Maher’s New Rule For Internet Commenters…” (video..)
“…Here’s something we can all relate to. On this week’s episode of “Real Time,”- – Bill Maher offers some tough love to online commenters…” go to source/story>>> Bill Maher’s New Rule For Internet Commenters (VIDEO).
“..Apple iNett: Conan O’Brien Hits Foxconn Suicide Reports With Apple ‘Safety Net’ Comedy Video…”
“…The New York Times and CBS News have both hit Apple on the working conditions in manufacturing partner Foxconn’s Chinese plants – - with the Times detailing a “rash of suicide attempts” at Foxconn’s Shenzhen factory – - in an … Continue reading
“…Megaupload User Data Could Be Saved Due To Action Taken By Electronic Frontier Foundation…”
“…The Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday asked federal prosecutors and lawyers for the Megaupload.com file-sharing service to allow users who uploaded material to retrieve it – as long as it was not copyrighted material. The group, which advocates for Internet … Continue reading
“…The Daily Show Brilliantly Shows Hypocrisy of Lawmakers Drug Testing the Poor for Benefits…”
“…The Daily Show has done the best journalism to date on the growing trend of opportunistic lawmakers introducing legislation to drug test people who receive unemployment benefits…” go to source/story>>> Tony Newman: The Daily Show Brilliantly Shows Hypocrisy of Lawmakers … Continue reading
“…Forbidden Baby Names…”
“…When a name like Talula Does The Hula from Hawaii gets banned – it makes big news. But there are lots of other names that – now and since the beginning of recorded name time – - have quietly been … Continue reading
“…We’re More Unequal Than You Think…”
“…Imagine a giant vacuum cleaner looming over America’s economy, drawing dollars from its bottom to its upper tiers. Using US Census reports, I estimate that since 1985, the lower 60 percent of households have lost $4 trillion – - most … Continue reading
“…10 Careers That Are Dying Out…”
“…Much as it looks like the job market may be starting to turn around for some – certain careers look poised for long and difficult declines. Sewing machine operators, fast food cooks and switchboard operators are among the occupations with … Continue reading