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“…Are Conservatives More Fearful Than Liberals?…”
“..The GOP seems to understand a psychological phenomenon that researchers are studying:- – conservatives appear to be motivated by fear in a way that liberals are not…” go to source/story>>> Are Conservatives More Fearful Than Liberals? | Tea Party and … Continue reading
“…National likely to face fiery examination on several fronts…”
“..John Key’s Government faces its first accountability test. Photo / Getty Images Expand “..John Key’s Government today faces its first accountability test in Parliament since the November election when Question Time resumes – and it is expected to be a … Continue reading
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“…McDonald’s Greenlane has closed twice this year to be sprayed for flies – after customers complained of clumps of them on ceilings chairs and tables….”
“…Infestations of flies are plaguing householders as temperatures slowly start to climb. Mid-20C temperatures and moist conditions have caused a proliferation of household flies, which thrive and reproduce more quickly in a sticky climate. One Auckland fast food restaurant has … Continue reading
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“…Tariana Turia: Open letter to NZ…”
“…I am not one prone to idle threats. Only one month into the 50th Parliament – the last thing anyone would have wanted would be disruption as is now likely. But to be honest, we never contemplated that the Government … Continue reading
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“…Calls To Stop Spread Of Fast Food Outlets…”
“…Health authorities are calling on the council to stop the spread of fast food outlets in some of Auckland’s poorest suburbs in an effort to fight obesity. According to the Auckland Regional Public Heath Service (ARPHS) – there are more … Continue reading
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insurance companies are covens of bastards:..an ongoing series..
“..A landlord has been forced by his insurance company to evict a Christchurch welfare group. Landlord John Hunter was told by AMI Insurance that his tenant, Anglican Social Services, was a “commercial activity” and so his building could not be … Continue reading
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“…Court action likely on Treaty of Waitangi and asset sales today…”
“…The first shot is expected to be fired today in court over the place of the Treaty in new legislation paving the way for partial asset sales. The Maori Party issued a Waitangi Day call for iwi to go to … Continue reading
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“…Disgust At Drunk Kiwis In London…”
“…A urinating Waitangi Day mob of “drunk Kiwis wreaking alcohol-fuelled havoc on the streets of London” has sparked a complaint to the New Zealand High Commission. It’s a rite of passage for thousands of young Kiwis on their great OE. … Continue reading
the first ever whoar political-cartoon…
(ed:this was created by ‘the boy’ and i….and is the first of an ongoing series..)
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todays’ musical-treat (local/nz)..the tutts – k..
(ed:..this is a killer-song… ..those who have never heard it before.. ..are in for a treat…) go to source/story>>> The Tutts – K – YouTube.
today in news: 6th february 2012..
ed:..today i have found 38 stories/links worth a glance.. ..happy scrolling/reading…
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“..I want to tell the story of the rise of the modern cruise ship industry…”
“… from its beginning in the 1960s – how it promised to make a world of aristocratic luxury available to everyone in the west – - but also the hidden story of how that promise was achieved. In many cruise … Continue reading
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“…The Tragic Story of Christianity: How a Pacifist Religion Was Hijacked by Rabid Warmongering Elites…”
“..Though founded by a pacifist – Christianity has justified some of the most brutal slaughters in human history – - but we may be able to recapture its peaceful essence…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> The Tragic Story of Christianity: How … Continue reading
“…Why Don’t We Pay People Enough? 8 Facts About America’s Struggling Working People…”
“…“Our nation, so richly endowed with natural resources and with a capable and industrious population – should be able to devise ways and means of insuring to all our able-bodied men and women – a fair day’s pay for a … Continue reading
“…Sell-out! When entrepreneurs give up control – for a price..”
“..Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg joins the ranks of innovative business people willing to entrust their brands to faceless multinational corporations..” go to source/story>>> Sell-out! When entrepreneurs give up control – for a price – Business Analysis & Features – Business – … Continue reading
“…Is Facebook floating on a tech bubble?…”
“…The social network site’s expected $100bn market launch raises fears of another dotcom fiasco for investors…” go to source/story>>> Is Facebook floating on a tech bubble? – Spend & Save – Money – The Independent.
“…Two glasses of wine a day triples risk of mouth cancer…”
“…NHS campaign to warn that drinking even a small amount more than the daily limit can harm health…” go to source/story>>> Two glasses of wine a day triples risk of mouth cancer – Health News – Health & Families – … Continue reading
“…Meat trade emissions equal to half of all Britain’s cars…”
“…Meat and cheese top the list of foodstuffs that have a negative impact on the environment – according to research. If everyone in the UK went vegetarian or vegan it would have the same environmental benefit as talking half of … Continue reading
“…The bitter taste of sugar prohibition…”
“..On Thursday high-profile science journal Nature published a commentary by three academics – - which argued that sugar is a toxin – and that it should be subject to similar kinds of public-health interventions as alcohol. In other words sugar … Continue reading
“…Stan Lee: Creator of the Hulk and Spider-Man is a £4bn Marvel…”
“…Even at 89 – the man behind the phenomenally successful comic book and film franchises isn’t slowing down – – and, in a rare interview – he says he can’t wait to meet his fans in London later this month..” … Continue reading
“…Invest in a vest: the latest fashion trend…”
“…Barack Obama often sports one – David Beckham has designed one – Marlon Brando wore his with style – while Bruce Willis’s became his Die Hard uniform. In fashion circles – the humble vest is being touted as the Next … Continue reading
“…Fighting Childhood Poverty: A Role for Everyone…”
“…Have you ever really thought about what it means to grow up in poverty in our country? I’m not just talking about growing up in a family that struggles with poverty – but in an entire community where every family … Continue reading
“…The Surprising Appeal Of Living Alone…”
“…I’ve been studying the rise of solo living for nearly a decade. With the help of a small research team – I interviewed more than 300 people who live alone and analyzed the emerging literature on the social lives of … Continue reading
“…Rupert Sheldrake: the ‘heretic’ at odds with scientific dogma…”
“…Rupert Sheldrake has researched telepathy in dogs – – crystals – and Chinese medicine – - in his quest to explore phenomena that science finds hard to explain..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Rupert Sheldrake: the ‘heretic’ at odds with scientific … Continue reading
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john keys’ buddy..lord ashcroft..remember him..?..that ‘shady’ tory-peer who specialises in meddling in the affairs of other countries..?…with the aim of promoting the global rightwing agenda..?..remember how he used to fly down here..and john key would rush out to the airport for his ‘briefings’/updates..?..that ‘buddy’..?..well he could be in a bit of doo-doo..eh..?
“..Lord Ashcroft’s Caribbean bank asked to hand over documents. Court gives insolvency practitioner tracing assets of collapsed company power to demand information from Tory peer’s bank..” go to source/story>>> Lord Ashcroft’s Caribbean bank asked to hand over documents | Politics … Continue reading
“…John Key chased from Waitangi…” (video..)
“…Prime Minister John Key was forced to make a quick exit – after a morning of loud and passionate protests at Te Tii Marae…” go to source/story>>> John Key chased from Waitangi – Politics – NZ Herald Videos.
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“…Turia says PM made mistake on clause…”
“…Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says it was “disappointing” the Prime Minister did not not recognise the magnitude of Section 9 of the State Owned Enterprises Act 1986. And he had made a “mistake” to say it was largely symbolic … Continue reading
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“…Auckland city divided by income…”
“…Auckland has changed from an equal city to an unequal one in less than a generation – with the income gap between rich and poor widening dramatically over the past 25 years. Whereas most people’s incomes were bunched tightly around … Continue reading
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“…Ethics changes may be threat to patients – say critics…”
“…The health of patients who take part in treatment trials may be put in danger by Government changes to ethics committees, says a group of academics. After a health select committee inquiry last year into making New Zealand more attractive … Continue reading
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“…Iwi clear on Treaty clause – it stays…”
“…Pressure increased on the Government yesterday to keep a Treaty clause under its partial asset sales plans – after 60 iwi leaders gave Prime Minister John Key a clear message that he was courting trouble if he tried to scrap … Continue reading
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“…Principals give Govt an ‘F’ on class sizes…”
“…Taranaki principals have given the Government’s latest education cost-cutting proposal a resounding thumbs down. A survey of seven Taranaki secondary school principals yesterday revealed Treasury’s proposal to increase classroom sizes does not wash with those charged to do the job. … Continue reading
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“…Academic claims Maori holocaust….”
“…A Taranaki Maori academic has compared colonisation of New Zealand to the extermination of six million Jews. Language lecturer Keri Opai told a Radio New Zealand panel discussion yesterday that Maori were suffering from post traumatic stress disorder following the … Continue reading
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“…Pakeha urged to be more generous…”
“…The race relations commissioner has criticised some Pakehas’ “lack of generosity” towards deprived Maori as Waitangi Day celebrations have again turned violent. A small group of protesters charged at Prime Minister John Key yesterday as he arrived at Northland’s Te … Continue reading
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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