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“..Microsoft Monitors Skype More Closely Than Previously Believed: Report..”
“..Your Skype conversations aren’t very private – a new report reveals. In an experiment – tech news site Ars Technica found that two out of the four links they sent over Skype were accessed by a computer that matched Microsoft’s … Continue reading
warehouse ceo confirms there is widespread/’constant’ uncompetitive behaviour from ‘rivals’..
“..In a stinging attack on competitors – the Welshman – who moved up from The Warehouse divisional ranks two years ago – also told how the national chain had been the victim of anti-competitive behaviour from rivals. “The Noel Leeming … Continue reading
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has the govt. been plugging leaks/security-flaws – since before last xmas..?
“..The Government has withheld the findings of a review of the state sector’s vulnerability to privacy breaches for several months – creating speculation problems have been uncovered. Government Chief Information Officer Colin McDonald announced a review of the security of … Continue reading
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how the defence force pissed all over military personnel made redundant..
“..A report by Auditor-General Lyn Provost – released in January – found the way the redundancies were carried out had dented morale within the force – and led to an increase in attrition. The report noted staff at Defence Force … Continue reading
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john key’s billion-dollar lie..?
“..Just-released Solid Energy documents contain no reference to PM’s suggestion firm asked Govt for money. Newly released papers raise fresh questions over Prime Minister John Key’s claim that Solid Energy asked for $1 billion of taxpayers’ money to fund its … Continue reading
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“..The head of Auckland Transport has come out swinging against the public transport system he runs – saying trains and buses are late – infrequent – and overcrowded..”
“..In an opinion piece in the Herald today – Lester Levy says “figuring out what to do has become more important than actually doing something” – - and as a result – Aucklanders had lost faith there was an alternative … Continue reading
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greens protest against legal-highs being tested on dogs..
“..MPs and animal welfare activists have attempted to pull Parliament’s heartstrings by recruiting a pack of photogenic beagles in a protest against the possible testing of party pills on animals. The Green Party and animal rights groups – surrounded by … Continue reading
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“..’King of legal highs’ may stage return..”
“..Legal high pioneer Matt Bowden has hinted he may return to the industry once the Government makes changes to legislation to make it safer. Mr Bowden – who was known as the king of legal highs and introduced party pills … Continue reading
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katchafire are touring america..(video..)
“..The all- Maori-band from Hamilton kicked off in Hawaii on April 4 – in support of their Best So Far album – - which peaked at No 4 on Billboard magazine’s reggae charts..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Katchafire already Bears’ … Continue reading
“..Historic Kiwi photographs to be digitised..”
“..Under the Act – photos taken before 1963 will be evaluated by ministry specialists to see if they are protected national treasures. Fairfax will pay for those to be repatriated. Photographs taken between 1964 and 1973 will also return to … Continue reading
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don elder – the govt. – the plans – who is lying..?..key or elder..?Had Grandiose Solid Energy Plans | Stuff.co.nz
“..This week Key referred to Solid Energy as a “broken company”. The documents released yesterday suggest considerable conflict between Solid Energy and the Government and Treasury. State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall scolded the company in 2011 for refusing to … Continue reading
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david garrett gets slam-dunked by commenters @ kiwiblog..
(ed:..this is hilarious.. ..garret has done a column at kiwiblog denying the local manifestations of the worldwide drop in crime.. ..and..get this..!..trying to take credit for that drop here.. ..anyway..the first couple of commenters use humour to just blow him/his … Continue reading
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“..Bob Jones: NZ should abolish its armed forces..” (ed:..bloody hell..!..i agree with bob jones..!..)
“..Being military-free would be something to be really proud of – - and would help New Zealand’s economy to boot. In conversation recently the subject turned to the most anger-making aspect of humankind. For me it’s the disgraceful waste of … Continue reading
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“..Multinational tax avoiders had better beware the ‘unappreciative taxpayer’..”
“..Tax professionals have long considered strategies within the letter of the law unimpeachable – – but times are changing..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Multinational tax avoiders had better beware the ‘unappreciative taxpayer’ | Simon Bowers | Business | The Guardian.
“..Video – Documentary: This is What Winning Looks Like – A Shocking – Eye-Opening – Look At Afghanistan..” (+comment:..and thank you..helen clark..and phil goff..eh..?)
“..”All it is now is about getting out and saving face. We’re not leaving because we achieved our goals. We’re leaving because we’ve given up on achieving those goals” he says. “All the fighting has been to introduce a hated … Continue reading
“..Bowalley Road: The Lies That Bind: National’s Attack On Parliamentary Sovereignty..”
“..The Greens have strong moral objections to what they are calling “this dirty deal”. They do not believe that it’s “okay” for a government to promise extra pokie machines – more gaming tables – - and a thirty-five year extension … Continue reading
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“..Apartments aren’t the only 3 storey buildings..”
“..for the majority of people on the shore – there is actually no change to height limits at all. Not that the scaremongers like Wood – Quax – Brewer – and a host of local board members would tell you … Continue reading
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“..Tax the hell out of religion..”
“..Sanitarium: The breakfast cereal maker – which holds around 35% of New Zealand’s cereal market share – - (its closest rival Kelloggs has 23%) – - pays no income tax because its profits help fund the activities of the Seventh-Day … Continue reading
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“..Greens enter Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election..”
“..The question will be if Labour and the Greens are ready to butt heads together on the campaign trail. Their inclusion in the race will infuriate Labour – as it will erode Labour vote more than anyone else – - … Continue reading
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“..Masculinity in crisis? – ‘There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed’..”
(ed:..experts opine..) “..Oliver James – 60 – is a psychologist and author of ‘Affluenza’ Diane Abbott is talking rubbish. We cyclically hear about this supposed crisis of masculinity – but there is nothing proving that beyond her own conjecture. If … Continue reading
“..Owen Jones: The moral case on tax avoidance is overwhelming – and we all know Google wants to do the right thing..”
“..There is nothing law-breaking about tax avoidance – and this is of course the point. The law is rigged in favour of the wealthy – - and the state is at the service of the rich..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
“..Austerity has hardened the nation’s heart..”
“..According to the latest survey results – 56 per cent think benefits are too high – and stop people looking for work. At the height of Thatcherism – the figure was 35 per cent..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Austerity has … Continue reading
“..We – the Vast Underclass – Must Rise Up Against Global Mafia – or Die..”
“..Joe Sacco and I spent two years reporting from the poorest pockets of the United States for our book “Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt.” We went into our nation’s impoverished “sacrifice zones” — – the first areas forced to … Continue reading
“..The Collapse of Journalism – and the Journalism of Collapse..”
“..For those who believe that a robust public-affairs journalism is essential for a society striving to be democratic – - the 21st century has been characterized by bad news that keeps getting worse..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> The Collapse of … Continue reading
“..Time to Explore How to Regulate Drugs..”
“..Co-signed by the following members of the Global Commission on Drug Policy: George P. Shultz – former Secretary of State – United States – honorary chair. Paul Volcker – former Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve – and of … Continue reading
“..Robert Reich: Global Capital and the Nation State..”
“..As global capital becomes ever more powerful – giant corporations are holding governments and citizens up for ransom – - eliciting subsidies and tax breaks from countries concerned about their nation’s “competitiveness” -” (ed:..yoo-hoo..!..new zealand..!..john key..!..) “..- while sheltering their … Continue reading
“..Jon Stewart Becoming A Hit With Millions In China..” (+ comment:..a fanboys’ note to china..)
“..Humor may not always translate well – but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China – - where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity – – … Continue reading
comment:..ed:..bloody hell..!..tvone breakfast show tech-expert gives wrong/bad advice..
..he tells the audience that photos sent on snapchat disappear after 10 secs.. ..fact-check..!..a couple of days ago i linked to a story contradicting this claim.. ..as in..once it is there…it will be able to be retrieved.. ..snap-chat is not … Continue reading
comment:..tvone breakfast show:..the odious economics-reporter..
the rightwing person who is the economics reporter for tvone..has made another of her casual/skin-crawling/odious observations.. ..this time giving her stamp of approval to an email/viewers’-comment..that as a concerned taxpayer/parent..they do not want to feed children in schools..because..(and here is … Continue reading
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“..Nobody seems able to stop the rich doing as they please..”
“..When will things change?..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Nobody seems able to stop the rich doing as they please | Michele Hanson | Life and style | The Guardian.
“..Greens plan own hearings on animal testing for drugs..” (ed:..and irony-o.d.-alert!..the chief vivisection-enabler..bob kerridge..pretends to care..and the will they?/won’t they? question is asked again of chris fowlie..and nandor tanczos..)
“..Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said the hearings were a “stunt” – and the committee was right not to hear submissions which focused on animal testing. He has ruled out using the most harmful animal tests – known as LD50 … Continue reading
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the soap-opera that is the metropolis..
“..Owners of apartments in Auckland’s five-star Metropolis tower are pitted against one another in battles which have ranged from cat-keeping to who sits on the body corporate. Residents in the 412-unit – 40-level high-rise say a power struggle has erupted … Continue reading
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“..$6m to fix leaky high-rise..”
“..Owners of the 97-unit twin towers must pay up to $75,000 each after Mainzeal collapse. Each owner of leak-struck twin tower high-rise Hobson Gardens faces paying $50,000 to $75,000 to get their unit fixed – after the collapse of Mainzeal … Continue reading
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chris finlayson goes on the nod in parliament..and then denies/lies about it…(video..)
“..Parliament might have been in urgency over the weekend, but there was nothing quick about Chris Finlayson’s response to jibes he had fallen asleep. The attorney-general appeared to be slumping and snoozing as MPs argued about an increase in petrol … Continue reading
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“..Women Writers and Comedians on the Choice Not to Have Children..”
“..I was always too self-centered and irresponsible to have kids. I know that never stopped many others – - but I am a narcissist with a conscience..” (ed:..heh..!..) go to source/story>>> No Kidding: Women Writers and Comedians on the Choice … Continue reading
why are auckland city buses having their windows totally blocked by advertising..?
“..It’s bad enough being sat inside a stuffy – often crowded – opaque-windowed tube – when you know the way home as it were blind-folded. But imagine the angst and confusion there will be when we’re all aboard our rerouted … Continue reading
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“..The conservative case for raising the minimum wage..”
“..A leading conservative argues that immigration reform and a boost in wages need to go hand in hand..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> The conservative case for raising the minimum wage – Salon.com.
“..Capitalism thrives on class exploitation..”
“..The publisher of “Left Business Observer” talks print media – left regroupment – and electoral politics..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Doug Henwood: Capitalism thrives on class exploitation – Salon.com.
a detailed list of the environmental-crimes of john key..
(ed:..i have linked you to the first comment on ‘open-mike’ at the standard.. ..where you will find a detailed list of the environmental-evils/crimes done by key..(put together by commenter ‘BLiP..) ..and be warned..the list is both gobsmackingly long.. ..and ultimately … Continue reading
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“..Coming soon: 3D film reaches new heights as latest technology brings Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay’s historic 1953 Everest ascent to life..”
“..New footage will be merged with film and photographs of the 1953 expedition – taken by George Lowe..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Coming soon: 3D film reaches new heights as latest technology brings Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay’s historic 1953 … Continue reading