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“..The tiny landlocked Himalayan country of Bhutan has been at the Center of Gross National Happiness (or GNH) studies since 1972 .. when its king proclaimed that “Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product.â€
“..Since then, Bhutan has enshrined the concept in its constitution and looked for ways to operationalize it and measure it. A highlight of the conference was Karma Ura, director of the Center for Bhutan Studies and one of about a … Continue reading
“..There’s no fixed number of greenbacks in a vault at the Treasury which limit how much the federal government can spend..”
“.. Since the US pays its debts in its own currency–it can print as many dollars as it pleases. Of course, if boosting the money supply triggers inflation, the Fed has to withdraw liquidity and raise interest rates. But that’s … Continue reading
“..The United States, its abandonment of law and worse..”
“..(Christopher King says that the United States has gone beyond lawlessness and inhumanity into pathologically vicious means of waging warfare. It has experienced blowback from its past actions and can expect more from its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The … Continue reading
“..New world disorder: The age of uncertainty..”
“..Beginning a four-part series of essays to mark 10 years since the dawn of the 21st century .. .. Rupert Cornwell argues that America’s response to 9/11 spelt doom for the world’s only ‘hyper-power’– – and paved the way for … Continue reading
comment @whoar:..oh..!..f.f.s..!..does not rubbish like this just sap the/your will to live..?
“..Staff at Remarkables Primary School are set to adopt some remarkable job titles when it opens next year. Teachers will be known as “expedition leaders” .. .. while the school receptionist will become the “director of first impressions”. Principal Debbie … Continue reading
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smart/clever young pig vid..
(did you ever wonder about that claim that pigs are more intelligent than dogs..? here is some of the strongest evidence i have seen..in support of that..) go to source/story>>NuncamaiscomocarnedeporcoLD.wmv videos from entertainment videos on webshots
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“..Vegan with a Vengeance..”
“..On November 22, 2009, the New York Times ran an op ed that discussed, of all things, veganism. (Previously discussed on this blawg [Animal Blawg] on November 24, 2009 and November 27, 2009.) The op ed, which was written by … Continue reading
‘..the big book of vegan products available across aotearoa..’(..’available for free-download..now..’..)
(seriously..!..as a vegan..i almost sobbed with joy the other day..when i first learnt of the imminent arrival of this book.. and as a how-to for vegans..and to improve the lives/options of vegans..i can’t think of anything more useful..) “..We have … Continue reading
“..John Oliver Confronts Swiss UN Ambassador On Neutrality During World War II ..”(VIDEO)
“..On last night’s “Daily Show”, correspondent John Oliver followed up a segment on a recent vote in Switzerland to ban the building of minarets .. .. with an interview that displayed the sort of journalistic guts so sadly absent among … Continue reading
“..The Goddess Needs Blood..”
“..The scale of the entire Gadhimai festival pales in comparison to a single day of animal sacrifice here in the US. To put the numbers into perspective, in the US alone we slaughter 10 billion land animals for food every … Continue reading
“..Time to confront the invisible enemy that threatens us all..(..in this case only .. the future is known..)..”
“..Even the world’s politicians believe in global warming. But they can do little without popular support.. You could be forgiven for thinking it’s not happening – and there, in fact, is the heart of the problem. Climate change, according to … Continue reading
“..Death to smiley (Why emoticons need to die :-(..”
(heh..!..can i just note that i totally agree with the sentiments expressed in this piece..) “..Since the dawn of humanity, mankind has communicated via symbols. Indeed, it was a turning point for civilization when the Sumerians carved a GOT BARLEY? … Continue reading
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“..arianna huffington tells rupert murdoch to ‘stop whining!’..”
“..I was asked to give a speech this morning at a journalism conference in Washington, DC sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission. The topic, as it so often seems to be these days .. is what can be done to … Continue reading
“..stop animal suffering..go vegan..”
“..Every year well over 60 billion animals are unwillingly used, exploited, and killed for monetary gain by humans. Animals are killed for food, for fashion, and to be used in various products. Annually, 100 million animals die due to experimentation … Continue reading
comment@whoar..an open letter to john ansell..
(this is a comment/response i just posted at (rightwing) kiwiblog..where a john ansell is trying to argue the brash-formula/plan.. ansell is a former national-supporter/now is an act-ite.. he was also the author of the racist iwi-kiwi meme from the 2005 … Continue reading
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comment@whoar:..we are poland to australias’ e.u..so..why not full economic-union with australia..?
“..It’s fast getting to the point of saying if New Zealand wants to catch up with Australia .. it should get rid of the political middlemen and just apply to join the federation..” (hmm..!..i find that rightwinger fran o’sullivan has … Continue reading
“..Top 10 (Recent) Developments On Factory Farming And Vegetarianism..”
“..On Thanksgiving, I spent some time taking stock of my life and the world around me and .. .. as we’re supposed to do over the holiday, giving thanks for all the joys — little and big — in my … Continue reading
“..Bad politicians are slave to public opinion. Good politicians try to change it..(how do you get ministers to pay attention to evidence that warns they are doing the wrong thing?)..”
“..Social scientists now need to take a leaf out of David Nutt’s book .. and speak out on bad policies – – yet recognise politics is an art The latest culture clash between politics and science sent a spasm of … Continue reading
Paul Krugman:..”..Taxing the Speculators..(“..throw some sand in the well-greased wheels†of speculation)..”
“..Should we use taxes to deter financial speculation? Yes, say top British officials, who oversee the City of London, one of the world’s two great banking centers. Other European governments agree — and they’re right. Unfortunately, United States officials — … Continue reading
“..vegan advocacy at its worst..(the animal movement has populated a false idea of animal rights to mean we should merely find more comfortable ways for these 50 billion animals to die and be used as ends to our means)..”
“..The animal rights movement is in bad shape. While somewhere on the scale of 50 billion animals (excluding marine life) are sent to death every year for our enjoyment .. .. the animal movement has populated a false idea of … Continue reading
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“..Interview of Sarah Palin supporters..”
this is hilarious..! sarah palin supporters..(lined up for a book-signing..)..are interviewed on their world/political views.. and..? dumb as dogshit..all of them.. (a coupla highlights..?..the middle-aged lady clutching the teddy bear..and talking about ‘reality’.. and..after a particularly arse-bitingly funny set of … Continue reading
“..The Economic Crisis And What Must Be Done..”
“..The United States does not control its own destiny. Rather it is controlled by an international financial elite, of which the American branch works out of big New York banks like J.P. Morgan Chase, Wall Street investment firms such as … Continue reading
“..Top 10 green living myths..(certain dairy products are more “carbon intensive” than some meats).. ”
“..There is more to being green than driving a Prius and buying local produce. Duncan Clark sheds further light on the eco-friendly messages we’ve come to take for granted 1. What they tell you: Turning off the lights saves CO2 … Continue reading
Bryan Gould: “..Never mind the gap – the Aussie train’s left the station..”
“..Successive governments have repeatedly expressed their concern at our slide down the OECD economic tables and their ambition to see us climb back up again. But over the last few years, they have focused that concern more precisely – it … Continue reading
John Pilger:..”..Returning To A Secret Country..”
“..I remember the boys dressed in army surplus, the girls in hessian, their silhouettes framed in beach shanties, staring across an abyss. You were not meant to talk about them. They were not counted in the census, unlike the sheep, … Continue reading
“..Get Ready for the Obama/GOP Alliance..”
“..With President Obama pushing a huge troop escalation in Afghanistan, history may well repeat itself with a vengeance. And it’s not just the apt comparison to LBJ, who destroyed his presidency on the battlefields of Vietnam with an escalation that … Continue reading
“..Our Maniacal Optimism Is Ruining the World..”
“.. Many people are not getting by. The human species faces dire ecological threats. Pretending everything will be OK helped get us into this mess .. and it won’t get us out. In her new book Bright-Sided: How the Relentless … Continue reading
“..50 Essential Free Open Courseware Classes for Web Designers..”
“..Web design is an increasingly important aspect of media and business. Because the Internet has become essential to the way we do business, find information and accomplish a number of other tasks, Web design truly is vital. And someone who … Continue reading
“..Is it wrong to kill animals for human consumption?..(Strict ethical vegans, of which I am one, are customarily excoriated for equating our society’s treatment of animals with mass murder)..”
“..Lately more people have begun to express an interest in where the meat they eat comes from .. and how it was raised. Were the animals humanely treated? Did they have a good quality of life before the death that … Continue reading
“..The War on Weed: Marijuana Is Basically Harmless — The Monumentally Stupid Drug War Is Not..”
“..The war on marijuana is insane; our officials keep sacrificing tax dollars, lives, civil liberties, and their own credibility .. .. in this misguided and losing effort. You might remember Robert McNamara’s stunning mea culpa .. .. delivered a quarter … Continue reading
“..15 Signs American Society Is Coming Apart at the Seams..(Are we nearing a tipping point as rapacious elites push a heavily armed populace too far?)..”
“..(Editor’s note: The following is an edited excerpt from the Amped Status report, “The Critical Unraveling of U.S. Society). The economic elite have launched an attack on the U.S. public and society is unraveling at an increased rate. You may … Continue reading
“..The Pending Collapse Of The U.S.A…”
“..The truth that most people realize but can’t openly talk about is that America has seen better days .. .. and that the system of capitalism has long outlived its usefulness. The last part of that sentence, that capitalism has … Continue reading
comment @ whoar:..’the biggest demonstration in new zealand history’..was a big fizzer..
what was promoted as being the biggest demo ..ever.. is perhaps the biggest fizzer..ever.. the herald is claiming 4-5,000 thousand marchers.. but it was 2,500-3,000 max.. so lets be generous and say 3,000.. (i mean..the marchers only filled one block … Continue reading
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“.. George Carlin – Religion is bullshit..”
i just watched this .. again.. it is very funny..! (and gets five stars ..and has had over 6 million views) his rendition of the ten commandments .. down to one.. ..is also worth seeking out.. in fact..anything by george … Continue reading
“..Free-Range: Not Free Enough..(many people have been deceived into believing that these labels indicate vastly improved conditions for animals)..”
“..In recent years, the campaign to replace battery-farmed eggs with a cage-free, guilt-free version has gained tremendous popularity. For those who are becoming increasingly aware of the suffering of hens in the egg industry, the ‘cage-free’ movement appears on the … Continue reading
“..Simple Living for the Environment Is for Suckers..”
“..Hey, all you guilt-stricken liberals. Let the water run. Throw those recyclable milk jugs in the trash. And drive that 15-year-old gas-guzzling truck all over town. Heck, flip off a bicyclist while you’re at it. Not interested? Fine. Go ahead … Continue reading
comment @ whoar:..what hone harawira should do…
(this news report sums up where hone stands now..) “..Hone Harawira will spend the next fortnight with family and supporters back home before deciding whether to call the Maori Party’s bluff. Co-leaders Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples made it clear … Continue reading
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“..Investors: Beware the Quackery of Economic Goats, Whitewashers and Charlatans..”
“..In William Hogarth’s famous engraving of 1721, the world of finance, corrupted by the phantom of the South Sea Bubble, is cruelly satirised. To represent market cheerleaders, a goat sits astride a spinning carousel and asks: ‘who will ride?” Lured … Continue reading
comment @whoar:..why don’t hone harawira and sue bradford form a new political party..?
why is nobody talking about the sub-text/’real’ story around this harawira/maori party brouhaha..? namely..that harawira..for some time..has been complaining long and hard about what he sees as the maori party selling out to a rightwing national government.. and given how … Continue reading
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“..Avoiding Factory Farm Foods: An Eater’s Guide..”
“..Most people share at least the following traits: they want to be healthy; they like animals; and they value clean air and water. Yet relatively few Americans connect those concerns with their food. As more people start making the link … Continue reading