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“…Campaign launched for ‘living wage’…”
“..A campaign has been launched for a “living wage” in New Zealand, inspired by policies in United States cities and London. The Living Wage Aotearoa NZ campaign is drawing support from unions, churches, Pacific, women’s and community groups. Organiser Annie … Continue reading
“…New app identifies faces in photos…”
“..Imagine taking a snapshot of a group of friends and having your smartphone instantly reveal the identity of everyone in the photo. A new iPhone app called KLiK performs real-time facial recognition to automatically identify and tag friends in photos. … Continue reading
“…U.S. Experts Trash Popular Prostate Cancer Test…”
“..A U.S. panel of experts has trashed a popular blood test for prostate cancer risk – saying its use is doing more harm than good. Healthy men have no need to be screened by measuring levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) … Continue reading
“…One day out from the Government’s no-frills Budget, many Kiwis aren’t convinced by National’s economic plan…”
“…A survey of more than 2000 Fairfax readers, including from The Dominion Post, shows while 37 per cent of readers think the Government’s past three Budgets were on the right track – - almost a third disagree – they think … Continue reading
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“…Did slaves catch your seafood?…”
“…Thailand – a major source of fish imported to the US – - depends on forced labor for its product..” go to source/story>>> Did slaves catch your seafood? – GlobalPost – Salon.com.
“…The Terrifying Ways Google Is Destroying Your Privacy…”
“…Google appears to have morphed from a corporation that proclaims, “Don’t be evil” – - to one insisting that users “Join the Borg.”…” go to source/story>>> The Terrifying Ways Google Is Destroying Your Privacy | Civil Liberties | AlterNet.
“…The Rise of the New Economy Movement…”
“…Activists, theorists, organizations and ordinary citizens are rebuilding the American political-economic system – - from the ground up…” (cont..) go to source/story>> The Rise of the New Economy Movement | Economy | AlterNet.
“…Leap Gesture Control Is An Accurate – Affordable – Touchless Control For Computers…” (video..)
“…San Francisco-startup Leap Motion has unveiled its eagerly-anticipated first product offering: – - It’s called the Leap – it’s the size of a thumb drive – – and for just $70 it will enable you to completely control your computer … Continue reading
“…Robert Kuttner: Which Way for Europe?…”
“…The good news: Austerity is finally on the defensive. At the Camp David G-8 summit – all the other national leaders pressed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to relent – - and to allow Europe’s ravaged economy to grow. The bad … Continue reading
“…Design Tips: 7 Unusual Ways Your Home Can Make You Happier – Healthier…” (photos..)
“…We already know that keeping your home clean and organized is good for your health. (Cleaning keeps germs and dust particles at bay – while clutter-control helps keep stress levels down and makes life easier.) But did you know there … Continue reading
“…Polenta with wild mushrooms hazelnuts and figs recipe..”
“…A delicious vegan main course well worth the elaborate preparation..” (ed:..of course a whoar-search-engine ‘vegan recipie’ query.. ..will turn up a cornucopia of vegan recipies..including gourmet thai/japanese etc.. ..enjoy..!..) go to source/story>>> Polenta with wild mushrooms, hazelnuts and figs recipe … Continue reading
“…Brian Rudman: Sad Slug surplus to requirements…”
“…Waterfront Auckland’s proposed $14.63 million conversion of historic Shed 10 on Queen’s Wharf into a cruise-ship terminal just underlines the appalling waste of public money the neighbouring Slug structure represents. The $9.8 million Prime Minister John Key and his Rugby … Continue reading
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“…Greens and Labour get stuck into National’s record…”
“…The National Government has dug itself into a hole with poor economic management and poor choices says Greens co-leader Russel Norman – - while Labour leader David Shearer says it has no plan for building up pools of capital – … Continue reading
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“…Duncan Garner makes shock exit..”
“…TV3 political editor Duncan Garner has walked out of weekend news show The Nation over a dispute with executive producer Richard Harman. Garner was due to interview Education Minister Hekia Parata on Saturday morning – but unexpectedly quit 24 hours … Continue reading
“…New ‘cannabis’ product crops up in stores…”
“…Another synthetic cannabis product is on the market and being sold at stores in Auckland. Its stockist says it has been offered a range of other synthetic cannabis blends by “fly-by-night” companies based in the South Island. The K2 synthetic … Continue reading
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“…Kiwis split over cutbacks – poll…”
“..Elected on the back of a promise to reduce “waste” in the public service – the Government has so far carved up and redistributed around $9 billion in funding. Now the screws are being tightened even further as the Government … Continue reading
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“…Hubbard accounts ‘largely fictional’…”
“..Annual investor statements written by the late Allan Hubbard for the Hubbard Management Funds (HMF) were “largely fictional” – and using them to decide how to compensate investors would be unfair – the High Court in Christchurch was told yesterday. … Continue reading
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“…Waimate Councillor Wants Cannabis Decriminalised..”
“…A Waimate councillor is calling for cannabis decriminalisation for the good of her community. Sandy Mulqueen has formed a lobby group and has made a submission in the council’s long term plan outlining a project to decriminalise marijuana for personal … Continue reading
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“…Invercargill City Council Considers Cat Bye-law..”
“..The Invercargill City Council will consider putting a limit on the number of cats allowed in each city household, with the mayor and deputy mayor supporting such a move. Councillors are expected to decide at next week’s finance and policy … Continue reading
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“…Tapu Misa: Shared sacrifice falls unevenly…”
“…The kitty is empty and times are tough. So, no doubt, there will be a stirring speech to make us feel better about the shrinkage in our public services. Something about shared sacrifice, perhaps, and having to make “adjustments”. Except … Continue reading
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“…UFO reports skyrocket in North Island…”
“…There have been an “unprecedented” number of UFO sightings reported in the North Island over the past two months, UFO watchers say. And aliens may even have visited Northland in the past five weeks, with one man reporting seeing a … Continue reading
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“…Oz exodus surges to new record…”
“…The number of New Zealanders packing their bags and heading to Australia accelerated in April – - with a new record number of annual departures at 53,462. Some 4,500 people left New Zealand for Australia in April for a net … Continue reading
“…Robin Gibb Dead: Bee Gees Singer Dies At 62..”
“…Robin Gibb, Bee Gees singer and co-founder, has died at the age of 62 – according to Rolling Stone. The musician had been battling cancer…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Robin Gibb Dead: Bee Gees Singer Dies At 62.
“…Big Beer Brewers Are Drunk on Greed…”
“..How the beer lobby is taking advantage of addiction…” go to source/story>>> Big Beer Brewers Like Anheuser-Busch Are Drunk on Greed | Food | AlterNet.
“…What the Mainstream Media Still Doesn’t Get About Big Banks..”
“..JPMorgan Chase losing $2 billion on a risky trade has many pundits calling for more regulation. But they’re still missing so much of the story…” go to source/story>>> What the Mainstream Media Still Doesn’t Get About Big Banks | | … Continue reading
“…A Night at the Vibrator Museum…”
“…Early vibrators were hand-cranked two-person jobs – - and prescribed by doctors. How far we’ve come since then…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> A Night at the Vibrator Museum | | AlterNet.
“…Colonized by Corporations..”
“…A change of power requires a destruction of corporate domination – - and a new mechanism of governance to distribute wealth and foster the common good…” go to source/story>>> Colonized by Corporations | Economy | AlterNet.
“…Mr Facebook – who do you think you are?…”
“…The big question to ask about Facebook – and whether it is worth the astronomical $100bn price tag – - is not what it is today – but what it is going to become. As it exists now, Facebook is … Continue reading
“…Introducing the wellderly…”
“..Growing numbers of the over-65s want to keep working, volunteer or go on gap years..” go to source/story>>> Introducing the wellderly – Home News – UK – The Independent.
“..No easy answers to green energy..”
“..Environmentalists are just as capable of unrealistic claims for exciting new energy sources..” go to source/story>>> Leading article: No easy answers to green energy – Leading Articles – Opinion – The Independent.
“..Will nobody mourn the death of classical music?..”
“…Even 20 or 30 years ago, the great history of art music was something of general interest and respect. Now, it has turned into at best a specialist interest – - and at worst something to move people along rapidly … Continue reading
“…Obama to urge Afghan president Karzai to push for Taliban settlement..”
“..US president to discuss with Karzai and Nato allies a timetable for Afghan forces to take over combat duties from US..” go to source/story>>> Obama to urge Afghan president Karzai to push for Taliban settlement | World news | guardian.co.uk.
“…Film festivals, museum exhibitions and tourist junkets are some of the things public service chiefs attended while spending more than $3.3 million in taxpayers’ money on travel in just 18 months…”
“…A Herald survey of 120 state-sector CEOs show each spent an average of $28,000 on international and domestic travel from the middle of 2010 to the end of last year…” go to source/story>>> State sector chiefs spend millions flying the … Continue reading
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“…Zero Budget means zero growth – Shearer..”
“…The National Government’s “zero” Budget this week is a recipe for zero growth – Labour leader David Shearer said last night ahead of a pre-Budget speech he is to give in Christchurch today. Mr Shearer’s address to the Employers and … Continue reading
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“…Labour MP Shane Jones’ political future is under a cloud after claims he improperly intervened in a Chinese millionaire’s citizenship application…”
“…Mr Jones is facing pressure over his approval of Yong Ming Yan’s citizenship application four years ago. Yan, also known as Bill Liu, is on trial for fraud related to his citizenship application. Last week Internal Affairs case officer Olele … Continue reading
“…A voluntary code of conduct failed to control wheel clampers in Britain and won’t work in New Zealand – the British Automobile Association says…”
“..New Zealand’s clamping industry is today meeting Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Bridges to report progress on drafting a code of conduct. In backing the code Mr Bridges resisted calls from the AA and Consumer to regulate the industry. But he … Continue reading
“..Act leader John Banks has moved to distance himself from an anti-Maori tirade by a wealthy Act Party funder…”
“..Invercargill businessman Louis Crimp told the Herald he donated more than $100,000 to the Act Party for the 2011 election because he thought Mr Banks and previous Act Party leader Don Brash would stop special treatment for Maori who were … Continue reading
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“…Prescriptions for drugs to treat hyperactivity have soared in a decade with more than 100,000 Kiwi kids now on medication…”
“..That’s a jump from around 60,000 being prescribed such drugs in 2001. In the Waikato the number of children prescribed drugs (including Ritalin, Rubifen and Concerta) to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) went from 5800 in 2001 to 8400 … Continue reading
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“..The Government has signalled local government should follow its lead and consider selling shares in publicly-owned assets to help fund other projects and control rate rises…”
“…Local Government Minister David Carter said yesterday that councils who moved to sell assets, such as shares in ports and airports, to maintain their funding levels – - or pay for other infrastructure projects – - would get his support. … Continue reading
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“…Joe Strummer: The angry young man who grew up…”
“..The leader of The Clash was the spokesman for a generation. But what was Joe Strummer really like? To mark the 10th anniverary of his death, his widow reveals the truth behind the legend – – and how the angry … Continue reading