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Day: September 19, 2020

Famine in China?

Famine in China?

Another famine coming? China struggles to meet basic food demands  the Hill, 17 September, 2020 China, which embarked on the mission of becoming a superpower by showing its economic and military might to the world, now may be brought to its knees over a shortage of food. Reduction in overall domestic food production; a recent deluge in the Yangtze River basin, the rice bowl of China; and a slash in imports, mostly aggravated by deteriorating diplomatic relations, has caused Beijing…

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“Do as I say, not as I DO”

“Do as I say, not as I DO”

 A meme has been going around showing Jacinda Adern in a selfie without a mask. This was posted by her opponents uncritically.  Jacinda’s supporters said it was an old photo. NO ONE bothered to fact-check it. Unless Stuff is using historical footage to illustrate its articles it is TRUE. https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300110276/prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-backs-tangi-utikere-to-win-palmerston-north-seat

Echart Tolle on NOT KNOWING

Echart Tolle on NOT KNOWING

 This is pretty much my philosophy Comfortable Not Knowing |  Eckhart Tolle Be comfortable not knowing, be present. In this teaching, Eckhart explains the true concept of not knowing and why. When you let go of your concepts and knowledge, you can truly see the beauty of things

Jennifer Hynes and Jim Massa on the methane monster

Jennifer Hynes and Jim Massa on the methane monster

For those with some stomach for the truth. This is the first I’ve heard of Jim Massa. He’s worth listening to.  Jennifer Hynes & Jim Massa recap the research- a sea that is “boiling” with methane…… Science Talk with Oceanographer Jim Massa. You Tube.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpHe…

The passionless people – a look at New Zealand’s shadow

The passionless people – a look at New Zealand’s shadow

 The passionless people Seemorerocks In many ways the hobbit analogy is appropriate. New Zealanders are treated like, and behave like children – “little hobbits”.   “Just trust the government”. The other day I completely took the day off everything after what was for me an upsetting interaction on Facebook.  I am a member of a discussion group that is local and is comprised of people that I either know or know about. It is a place where people have been exchanging information…

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