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“…Lagging at school – the butt of cruel jokes: are males the new Second Sex?..”
“…They work longer hours, face economic insecurity and suffer worse health. Now their feckless ways are lampooned in the media. A controversial new book argues that men increasingly face a prejudice that dare not speak its name..” go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
“…It’s my funeral: getting ready for the end..”
“…A new wave of undertakers is working to put some life into the business of death. With some trepidation, Euan Ferguson starts planning a celebratory send-off of his own..” go to source/story>>> It’s my funeral: getting ready for the end … Continue reading
“…Legendary bass player Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn found dead in Tokyo at age 70..”
“…Booker T and the MGs groover was a familiar presence on blues and soul recordings – - and played himself in ‘The Blues Brothers’..” go to source/story>>> Legendary bass player Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn found dead in Tokyo at age 70 … Continue reading
“…How time stands still in women’s magazines…”
“…Women’s magazines are still offering us the same take on weddings, weight and work that they were a decade ago. Is it time they evolved?..” go to source/story>>> Eva Wiseman: How time stands still in women’s magazines | Life and … Continue reading
“…Fed-up Kiwis head to Oz en masse…”
“…Thousands of New Zealanders – including many disillusioned immigrants – are looking for new jobs and new lives in Australia. During the weekend, about 6000 people packed the Oz Jobs Expo in Auckland, at which Australian companies were headhunting Kiwi … Continue reading
“…Television Prices Plummet In NZ…”
“…Plummeting television prices have made New Zealand one of the cheapest countries in the world to buy a flat screen. Latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show prices for audio-visual equipment, which includes televisions and computers, fell 18 per cent … Continue reading
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“…Confidential Cabinet papers show the Government intends changes to industrial relations laws beyond those outlined in National’s election policy…”
“..Two papers, obtained by Labour, show the Government intends to allow employers to set the agenda for collective contract negotiations. It has raised concerns that employers will be able to walk away from wage bargaining if unions reject unreasonable demands. … Continue reading
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today in news:..sunday 13th may – 2012..
ed:..there are 38 new/fresh stories/links for you today.. ..enjoy..
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‘david shearer -unplugged..’
(he’s a mean guitarist…who knew..?.. ..his claim to have jammed with keith richards is entirely plausible..) go to source/story>>> Warming to Shearer « The Standard.
“…Oops – wrong future!..”
“…What kind of infrastructure do we really need?…” go to source/story>>> Oops — wrong future! – Michael Lind – Salon.com.
“…Why We Fall In Love With Bicycles: 7 Reasons to Get On And Ride..”
“…Bicycles aren’t just more eco-friendly;- – they’re a joyous, human, romantic way to travel…” go to source/story>>> Why We Fall In Love With Bicycles: 7 Reasons to Get On And Ride | Visions | AlterNet.
“…10 Amazing Discoveries That Should Be Worth Millions…”
“…These research discoveries will blow your mind…” go to source/story>>> 10 Amazing Discoveries That Should Be Worth Millions | Environment | AlterNet.
“…How the Ayn Rand-Loving Right Is Like a Bunch of Teen Boys Gone Crazy…”
“…Make no mistake: all this Ayn Rand libertarian me-first-and-the-rest-of-you-go-to-hell stuff – - the there’s-no-government-like-no-government theology that’s now being piously intoned as Holy Received Truth by everybody, male and female, in the GOP – - is, very precisely, the kind of … Continue reading
“…How spending cuts delivered the double dip…”
“..Today’s updated construction figures for the first quarter of 2012 from the Office for National Statistics are disappointing. Despite the claims of many City analysts that last month’s estimates of 3 per cent fall would be revised up – they’ve … Continue reading
“…Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of the missing eight minutes..”
“..A painful cut to the BBC’s reinvention of the classic detective has left US fans in uproar..” (ed:..so..was the version shown here the one with or without the ‘mystery’ eight minutes..?..) go to source/story>>> Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of … Continue reading
“…Mother’s Gluten Sensitivity Linked With Child’s Schizophrenia Risk: Study…”
“…There may be a link between a woman’s gluten sensitivity and the risk of her baby developing psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia later on – according to a new study. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center conducted … Continue reading
“…Dogs Playing With Kittens…” (video..)
“…Just because someone is a lot bigger than you doesn’t mean you can’t be friends. This is no more true among humans as it is with other animals. Case in point: big dogs playing with little kittens…” go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
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“…Too rich to queue? – Why markets and morals don’t fit..”
“..We are moving towards a world where everything is up for sale – - from standing in line to the right to pollute – – and that’s bad for all of us..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Too rich to queue? … Continue reading
“…Schools ‘face talent drain’ as morale of teachers dives…”
“..Poll shows thousands are thinking of quitting as former Ofsted chief warns of widespread disillusionment..” go to source/story>>> Schools ‘face talent drain’ as morale of teachers dives | Education | The Observer.
“…Dark art: Edward Burtynsky’s photographs of the oil industry – in pictures…”
“…Edward Burtynsky has spent 15 years photographing oil – from the fields where it is sourced – - to the cars it powers – - to the detritus it leaves behind..” go to source/story>>> Dark art: Edward Burtynsky’s photographs of … Continue reading
“…The 25 web TV shows you need to see..”
“…With everyone from Joss Whedon to Seth MacFarlane involved – internet TV is attracting huge stars – - big bucks and small-screen spin-offs. Here are the best streams to point your browser at..” go to source/story>>> The 25 web TV … Continue reading
“…It’s you, not me: 42 ways to break up with someone…”
“…It might have been the man purse – - or how you made them feel insecure eating cake. Then again – maybe you just stopped liking each other. Here are just some of the reasons couples split up..” (cont..) go … Continue reading
“…Recession sparks comedy golden age as demand for TV scripts doubles..”
“…Audiences are yearning for shows packed with jokes – – and it can be ratings gold dust if the channels get it right..” go to source/story>>> Recession sparks comedy golden age as demand for TV scripts doubles | Television & … Continue reading
“…Herald on Sunday Editorial: No time for reefer madness panic…”
“…Several media organisations quickly scampered for the moral high ground – among them Mary Wilson on Radio New Zealand National’s Checkpoint – - who was somewhat hysterically referring to “drug abuse” and a divemaster “[jumping] out of a plane when … Continue reading
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“…Matt McCarten: Urewera fiasco pointless and expensive shambles…”
“…The state finally threw in the towel this week on continuing with the case against the so-called Urewera Four. After spending millions of public dollars in trying to get us to believe Tame Iti was heading the New Zealand franchise … Continue reading
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“…Paul Little: Stuck for ideas – Govt preys on powerless..”
“…It sounds reasonable. It’s free. It’s effective. It means women no longer have to worry about bringing up an unplanned child outside the secure context of a stable relationship. It doesn’t depend on feckless males to make it work. Its … Continue reading
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“…Key’s phone call over recording…”
“…Prime Minister John Key personally phoned Solicitor General David Collins to pass on his gratitude for work on the so-called teapot tape case – two days before the election. The Solicitor General’s office is meant to be kept strictly independent … Continue reading
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“…Slice of Bay of Islands luxury for $12million..”
“…For sale: Coastal property, 130ha, 22 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, indoor swimming pool, tennis court and a view. Chattels: a Robinson R44 Raven-2 helicopter, a Maserati Gran Turismo S and a bunch of farm equipment. If you have a spare $12 … Continue reading
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“…Market falls victim to fly…”
“…One of Auckland’s most loved markets will be under lock-down today in an attempt to contain the potential outbreak of an Australian pest. The Avondale Sunday Market is on the edge of the 1.5km contamination zone that has been set … Continue reading
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“…Bernard Hickey: How to lower your mortgage…”
“…Put down your coffee and croissant and pick up a pen. Now, put a note in your diary to ring your banker tomorrow to ask for a better deal on your mortgage. Seriously. Banks are desperate to keep your business … Continue reading
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electric guitars…made in a 3d-printer…
“..They’re shiny, eye-catching and hold a great tune. And a leading academic has described the process involved in producing his state-of-the-art guitars as “the next industrial revolution”. Olaf Diegelmade – a professor based at Massey University’s School of Engineering and … Continue reading
“…Donna Awatere Huata Blocked From Trust Position..”
“..The Maori Land Court has stopped convicted fraudster Donna Awatere Huata from taking a $110,000 job on a trust – over concerns it suffers from mismanagement, incompetence and abuse. Henare Ratima, of Ngati Kahungunu iwi, claims the trustees of Tataraakina … Continue reading
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“…Foetuses abused in the womb…”
“..New Zealand women are more than four times more likely to drink alcohol during pregnancy than mothers in the US, and twice as likely to drink heavily, a soon to be released study will show. Health professionals are being trained … Continue reading
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“…Kim Dotcom Appeals To Kiwis…”
“…Kim Dotcom erupted on to the national stage when he was hauled at gunpoint from his multimillion-dollar mansion by New Zealand police on allegations he is an international fraudster ripping off US Hollywood studios. He then moved into the centre … Continue reading
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“…Everything You Need to Know About Breasts…”
“..Did breasts evolve for lactation – or to enhance sex appeal? A new book explores why they matter…” go to source/story>>> Everything You Need to Know About Breasts | Sex & Relationships | AlterNet.
“…How to make the most of milk…”
“…Why stick to dairy, says Raymond Blanc – - when other varieties from rice to coconut make puddings and sauces so delicious?..” go to source/story>>> How to make the most of milk – Features – Food & Drink – The … Continue reading
“…Huge sub-glacial basin discovered under key Antarctic ice sheet could make it more unstable..”
“…A huge sub-glacial basin the size of Wales has been discovered under one of the key Antarctic ice sheets that could make it more unstable and liable to disintegration, a study has found. Radar maps of the frozen Weddell Sea … Continue reading
“…The heavy guide to getting ahead in music: scholarship named after Led Zeppelin’s legendary manager..”
“…To those who dared to stand in his way, Peter Grant, the legendary manager of Led Zeppelin, conducted his business with a mixture of verbal aggression, physical intimidation – and judicious use of a baseball bat. Now the next generation … Continue reading
“…Islam and Christianity must renovate religion: Atheists have to stop trashing it…”
“…In Religion for Atheists, published earlier this year, Alain de Botton suggests that religion has a lot to teach atheists. It is far too important to be regarded as completely redundant, he argues, because it promotes “morality” and “teaches us … Continue reading
“…PHOTOS: Bob Dylan Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before..”
“..Just a taste of how old baby boomers are getting: Who remembers when Bob Dylan’s first album came out? This month marks the 50th anniversary of the album Bob Dylan – - and to celebrate Life books is putting out … Continue reading