Posts by Hilary Stace
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So, regarding all these bright shiny toys, is capitalism OK if it is convenient (and cheaper)? Would people still buy them if their cost reflected their full ecological and economic footprint?
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Sorry Russell, but it has been worrying me since you posted this and I have to mention it, even though you might think it sanctimonious. I'm talking about your free advertising for JB HiFi which is not known for it's good employment practices, and in fact has been the subject of much union protest in recent months.
Is it indeed possible to be an ethical consumer at all in this sector in which worker and mineral exploitation are rife? -
Unfortunately, although beautiful, the toilet block pre-dates the requirement to be wheelchair accessible.
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Our MP Grant Robertson is quite angry about the unethical use of the public service in compiling and leaking this report for National Party use.
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I don't think the positive thinking thing is all negative. Perhaps not so much positive as seeing it as an opportunity for some interesting new experiences, even if some you would rather not have, had you a choice.
For example, having a child diagnosed with autism means you won't have a boring life. Jen Birch's autobiography about her autistic life is called 'Congratulations, it's Asperger Syndrome.'
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That anti-trypsin thing is in another family line. Not meant to drink or smoke as higher susceptibility to cirrhosis and emphesema /COPD.
Another branch has haemacromatosis - too much iron and effects worse than too little - need to be bled every so often.
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That missionary daughter, Serena, is my direct ancestor. No CFS in the genealogical line that I know, but lots of allergies. I wonder if that's linked?
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What an interesting discussion. Just a couple of comments.
I too really dislike the idea of battling. What's wrong with a bit of acceptance?
Someone mentioned that CFS is new. I've referred before to my missionary ancestors at Waimate North in the Bay of Islands, who arrived in the early 1820s. One of the missionary daughters had a mysterious illness and was an invalid for several years. No details except ongoing concern from her father at her condition which seemed to improve then relapse. In her late 20s she suddenly recovered and went on to have several children. I've often wondered whether that was some form of CFS.
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I thought TV news was just there as a vehicle for the PM's BIRG-ing (Basking in Reflected Glory).
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Many years ago I worked at the Turnbull Library and Rachel Lang was our young talented evening student assistant. I like to think there is a little bit of the Turnbull Library in the work she has done since.