Skeptic
Twinings Tea, a history of manipulation and control?
A tea company are masters of political manipulation and social control?
Aviation
Old jets & false memories
The BAC One-Eleven, New Zealand & me
Humanist
"The Middle-Aged White Guys' Guide to Trans Rights" Podcast
A Dad's short—but heartfelt—attempt to be an ally to the trans community, in podcast form
COVID-19
Dr Siouxsie Wiles needs our support
She supported us through COVID-19, our turn to support her.
Religion
End of Life Choice Act is now law
An important day in NZ today; End of Life Choice Act takes effect in New Zealand | Radio NZ The End of Life Choice Act has come into effect one year after nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders voted in favour of it in a referendum... The End of Life Choice Act
Science
The Vaccination Chronicles: if only
Given the recent, unnecessary, measles outbreak in New Zealand I think Richard Saunders documentary deserves more coverage. It was made in, and references, Australia but the message is universal: “The Vaccination Chronicles: if only” can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTprFOmIjIg, and permission is given for
The thing that made the things for which there is no known maker
“The thing that made the things for which there is no known maker” is brilliant: Credit Peter @ NZARH for sharing.
Aviation
Condolences to the crew of Atlas Air Flight 3591
A few weeks ago I ordered two new Flying Spaghetti Monster badges for my car(s). One for the new(er) Abarth and a replacement as a decade of NZ UV had got to the finish on the Bravo one. They were supposed to arrive about a week ago but
Antarctic Mission–A travel itinerary of movie soundtracks and a podcast hero?
My unconventional travel planning method...
Skeptic
“2 for” the price of more, not so special?
I decided to forego the “2 for $4 Mulitbuy” special in favour of the standard 2 for $3.50 pack… Same store, same aisle…
Traffic Light Thought–Spooky sights in Waikumete Cemetery
Normally a dusk dog walk in the cemetery would not worry me but I saw something rather spooky tonight. It wasn't supernatural but I did wonder what about a dozen cars cruising slowly around, seemingly following sat nav maps, was about until one went past close enough to
Are legitimate ticket pre-sales a scam?
Tonight, 9 April 2018, I got an offer to buy tickets to see a comedian. Who doesn't matter because that is not the issue. The performance is not going to happen until June 2019. That's right, over a year away. This promoter is going to get