Another perspective on the pandemic https://www.theautomaticearth.com/2021/12/an-open-letter-to-friends/
Are you OK Sacha? Your comment could be seen as a form of passive aggressive gaslighting of Sabine for her eminently sane and rational response to the crap going on out there. Keep it up Sabine and don't lose the passion
'Are Americans psychopaths?' https://eand.co/are-americans-psychopaths-8dee379329f7
I worked in Motueka for a few seasons in the 70s. Pay was basic, but the job included free accommodation and being paid when it was too wet to work. No worries about being stood down for the dole either, as jobs were plentiful. At the time Motueka was a ...
I have one growing vigorously over my shed, here on the West Coast. Planted over 15 years ago in a frost free site, it flowers but doesn't seed
I wonder if this has anything to do with WHO's reluctance to apply pandemic status. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/425m-in-world-bank-catastrophe-bonds-set-to-default-if-coronavirus-declared-a-pandemic-by-june [Changed to the user name you're ...
"My 'moans' about how bad things are" are my reality greywarshark. I apologise if that makes you uncomfortable.
Thanks for the video Bruce. I'm really concerned about this. I've just had a smart meter installed (against my wishes) and it happens to be outside my bedroom . Unfortunately when I read the small print of my power contract it allowed for smart meter ...
I miss Ed too. I found that his links were very informative. I think that his banning was something of an ego trip. (lefter than thou?) If you are not well educated and somewhat inarticulate , it can be really intimidating to comment on The Standard. I ...
'A former All Blacks manager and national rugby president has claimed a Polynesian star was robbed of a match appearance because the tour bosses couldn't spell his name. The outrageous revelation was made by West Coast rugby identity John Sturgeon, and ...
Yes, keep posting Ed. I value your input and am appalled at the attacks on you.
Hi Millsy, I recently had a notice from Genesis that they would be installing a smart metre. I don't want one, but when I read the fine print of the contract, it was specified that I must, under the terms of the contract, have one. Is that legal?
Well, what a surprise.... 'BREAKING: Pearson Sharp of One America News was on-the-ground in Douma, Eastern Ghouta today. What he discovered should not be a surprise to any informed audience, since we have seen this all before: The “chemical weapons attack”...
Here's an interesting article about Washington's long term strategy in the Middle East. The 'New Middle East' project was first introduced by Condeleeza Rice in 2006. 'The “New Middle East” project was introduced publicly by Washington and Tel Aviv with ...
Yes Kay, in 1970 my class had to watch a terrifying BBC documentary 'The War Game' about the aftermath of a nuclear attack. Even at 16 years old, I was angry about having to watch it because it made nuclear war seem inevitable and why were they forcing ...
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This video has been blockd by Youtube in 28 countries . In it, Abby Martin (The Empire Files) interviews journalist Max Blumenthal on the current situation in Palestine and increasing Israeli militarism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlNn1v4_Uf0&bpctr=...
Excellent article from Stuff about the reality of having a chronic illness and having to rely on Winz. I was heartened by the mostly positive comments and also by the offers of financial help. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/102790885/my-...
Then there's the common situation whereby the workplace bully is promoted into management, resulting in an unhappy, underperforming workforce.
There's also an extraordinary waste of food. eg Unsold supermarket fruit, vege, bread etc dumped or going to pig farms. Less than perfect produce being dumped, or ploughed under. On a visit to Motueka last year, I saw heaps of apples left to rot under the ...
When I had my kids in the early 80's I was allowed to stay in the maternity ward for 5 days. For me, it was crucial, because I got the help that I needed to establish breast-feeding. (Not necessarily an easy or straightforward process. Sadly several women ...
LOL! My rheumatoid arthritis is simply a 'poor lifestyle choice'. (It has actually been suggested to me, by more than one 'new-agers' that it is probably the result of bad karma from past lives.)
Thank you Weka for stating it how it is and thank you Greywarshark for your comment and useful ideas. Certainly more money would help immensely, also an overhaul of Winz, (which looks unlikely under this government). My reason for stating my personal ...
Yes, excellent article with an interesting comment from Sue Bradford. I notice that there is little interest here in poverty and Winz issues and few comments. Starting to think it's the equivalent of farting at a dinner party.
Thank you. This time next year I'll be on the pension which will mean an extra $100 per week. Wow! Can't wait
Some thoughts regarding the comments yesterday about petrol 'beggars'. It seems that some pay lip service to the idea of inequality, but have a dismissive contempt towards those who are actually suffering from that inequality. The single jobseeker benefit ...
@asleepwhilewalking How would you cope living on $250 per week on a long term basis? I'm so sick of smug middle-class attitudes towards the less fortunate. I often run out of petrol before my benefit (supported living) arrives, so I stay at home. No public...
Here's some info about cars made from hemp. Yet another reason for hemp to be grown in NZ. http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/11/01/the-worlds-most-eco-friendly-car-its-made-entirely-from-hemp/ Bamboo is another possibility and is already being used ...
Heard part of English's valedictory speech on RNZ yesterday and was struck by the following , " I want to just finish with a quote from James K. Baxter that I've always liked. It's from his poem called "New Zealand", where the first line is "These unshaped...
I smoke cannabis when I can afford it and the effect on my rheumatoid arthritis pain is almost magical. Think; being sore and stiff from over-exercising and then sinking into a hot bath and that's the level of relief. Trouble is , it's expensive, illegal, ...
In October 2017 we had a military exercise on the West Coast http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1710/S00015/why-are-military-exercises-being-held-in-local-communities.htm These exercises were designed to quell civilian unrest in a fictitious place called ...
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