"By itself, the abstraction ‘impassible’ can get us nowhere. It might even suggest something ... Either something inert, or ... ‘Pure Act’ in such a sense that it could take no account of events within the universe it had created." - #CSLewis
But divine impassibility is NOT an abstraction.
But divine impassibility is NOT an abstraction.
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
"By itself, the abstraction ‘impassible’ can get us nowhere. It might even suggest something ... Either something inert, or ... ‘Pure Act’ in such a sense that it could take no account of events within the universe it had created." - #CSLewis
But divine impassibility is NOT an abstraction.
But divine impassibility is NOT an abstraction.
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More members of Liz Truss's cabinet are in Reform than in Badenoch's shadow cabinet...
January 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
More members of Liz Truss's cabinet are in Reform than in Badenoch's shadow cabinet...
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1. From lung cancer to climate change, capitalist governments are notoriously slow to recognize and remedy the negative externalities generated by corporate activity.
Generative AI is no exception. Large language models are proving a disaster in numerous spheres of public life.
Generative AI is no exception. Large language models are proving a disaster in numerous spheres of public life.
January 28, 2026 at 6:59 AM
1. From lung cancer to climate change, capitalist governments are notoriously slow to recognize and remedy the negative externalities generated by corporate activity.
Generative AI is no exception. Large language models are proving a disaster in numerous spheres of public life.
Generative AI is no exception. Large language models are proving a disaster in numerous spheres of public life.
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Well the right has demonstrated that they are more capable of carrying out a long term political strategy than the left, so if Labour stuff up this year I fear it won’t be a Green-Labour government we’ll see in November.
January 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Well the right has demonstrated that they are more capable of carrying out a long term political strategy than the left, so if Labour stuff up this year I fear it won’t be a Green-Labour government we’ll see in November.
Incentives for language learning:
My 9yo just now:
“I bet no one in this house knows the word for the F word in Spanish or Japanese or Korean because Duolingo doesn’t teach it. I had to google that one myself!”
(I’ve told him he is only allowed to use them once he can actually speak the language 🤞)
“I bet no one in this house knows the word for the F word in Spanish or Japanese or Korean because Duolingo doesn’t teach it. I had to google that one myself!”
(I’ve told him he is only allowed to use them once he can actually speak the language 🤞)
January 30, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Incentives for language learning:
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Why it's called Kangaroo Island. This mob (some hand raised, others wild) shows up at our lodge most nights looking for food and water. Tamer roos are happy to be petted and spoiled with almonds.
January 29, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Why it's called Kangaroo Island. This mob (some hand raised, others wild) shows up at our lodge most nights looking for food and water. Tamer roos are happy to be petted and spoiled with almonds.
Winston: “New Zealand recognises the leadership of the United States, in close coordination with nations from the region, on advancing peace in Gaza. We see a role for the Board of Peace in Gaza”
That would be funny if the situation wasdn't so serious.
#nzpol
That would be funny if the situation wasdn't so serious.
#nzpol
January 29, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Winston: “New Zealand recognises the leadership of the United States, in close coordination with nations from the region, on advancing peace in Gaza. We see a role for the Board of Peace in Gaza”
That would be funny if the situation wasdn't so serious.
#nzpol
That would be funny if the situation wasdn't so serious.
#nzpol
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I’m in.
Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.
January 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
I’m in.
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Much like in horror movies when you can’t see whatever it is that’s lurking, about to strike, I feel like it’s worse when people who are really good at nefarious things step away from the public eye because you have less idea about what they’re up to, and when whatever it is they’re up to will hit 🤔
January 28, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Much like in horror movies when you can’t see whatever it is that’s lurking, about to strike, I feel like it’s worse when people who are really good at nefarious things step away from the public eye because you have less idea about what they’re up to, and when whatever it is they’re up to will hit 🤔
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Wonder what it’s like being friends with someone complicit in enabling the murder, kidnapping and horrific treatment of thousands of people across the US and then blatantly lying about it, maybe NZ’s media should ask about that 🤔
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Wonder what it’s like being friends with someone complicit in enabling the murder, kidnapping and horrific treatment of thousands of people across the US and then blatantly lying about it, maybe NZ’s media should ask about that 🤔
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More than 20 years after leaving St Bede's College, Fr Rowan Donoghue was unmasked as sexually abusing boys in his care. Fr Donoghue has pleaded guilty to six charges including indecent assaults on boys aged 12-16.
Any other survivors could contact #NZpolice in Chch.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Any other survivors could contact #NZpolice in Chch.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How a St Bede's College priest was revealed as sexually abusing boys
Suppression has been lifted, allowing a former St Bede's College friar - who admitted indecent assault and sexual violation relating to four boys - to be named.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
More than 20 years after leaving St Bede's College, Fr Rowan Donoghue was unmasked as sexually abusing boys in his care. Fr Donoghue has pleaded guilty to six charges including indecent assaults on boys aged 12-16.
Any other survivors could contact #NZpolice in Chch.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Any other survivors could contact #NZpolice in Chch.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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No a ghetto is like Gaza, where a genocide you support is still happening.
Still nz's most consistently wrong person.
Still nz's most consistently wrong person.
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 AM
No a ghetto is like Gaza, where a genocide you support is still happening.
Still nz's most consistently wrong person.
Still nz's most consistently wrong person.
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In 1889 rebuilding work began in earnest. Today, Parihaka is a thriving community just south of Pungarehu in South Taranaki. Importantly, in June 2017, the Crown formally apologised to the community, describing the past events as ‘among the most shameful in the history of our land’.
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 AM
In 1889 rebuilding work began in earnest. Today, Parihaka is a thriving community just south of Pungarehu in South Taranaki. Importantly, in June 2017, the Crown formally apologised to the community, describing the past events as ‘among the most shameful in the history of our land’.
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Not The Doctor - the GREAT Alanis Morissette
Not the Doctor
YouTube video by Alanis Morissette - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Not The Doctor - the GREAT Alanis Morissette
"We have received your request for information about your criminal convictions."
What if I have none?
What if I have none?
January 27, 2026 at 9:42 PM
"We have received your request for information about your criminal convictions."
What if I have none?
What if I have none?
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Polish is a hard language to learn. As it’s a level 3 category for languages. But it can be learned. It’s not impossible. Meryl Streep learned it when making “ Sophie’s choice” ( 1982) and said “ Screw it! I’ll just learn Polish!” And learn she did!
September 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Polish is a hard language to learn. As it’s a level 3 category for languages. But it can be learned. It’s not impossible. Meryl Streep learned it when making “ Sophie’s choice” ( 1982) and said “ Screw it! I’ll just learn Polish!” And learn she did!
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Should lab-grown meat need labels like cigarettes? More states think so | Read full article at san.com/cc/should-la...
Should lab-grown meat need labels like cigarettes? More states think so
Wisconsin could become the latest state to start labeling lab-grown meat when, or if, you find it at a grocery store, restaurant and more.
san.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Should lab-grown meat need labels like cigarettes? More states think so | Read full article at san.com/cc/should-la...
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Below: Ireland's position on Greenland & Trump.
Ireland is a small country. But our own history urges us to stand against intimidation, whatever the odds.
If Trump carries on with this nonsense, it's hard to imagine the usual shamrock silliness in the White House on St. Patrick's Day, 2026! 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇩🇰
Ireland is a small country. But our own history urges us to stand against intimidation, whatever the odds.
If Trump carries on with this nonsense, it's hard to imagine the usual shamrock silliness in the White House on St. Patrick's Day, 2026! 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇩🇰
January 20, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Below: Ireland's position on Greenland & Trump.
Ireland is a small country. But our own history urges us to stand against intimidation, whatever the odds.
If Trump carries on with this nonsense, it's hard to imagine the usual shamrock silliness in the White House on St. Patrick's Day, 2026! 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇩🇰
Ireland is a small country. But our own history urges us to stand against intimidation, whatever the odds.
If Trump carries on with this nonsense, it's hard to imagine the usual shamrock silliness in the White House on St. Patrick's Day, 2026! 🇮🇪 🇬🇱 🇩🇰
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I was going to comment: ‘This beggars belief’.
But, sadly, it no longer does so. Something is seriously amiss - spiritually and otherwise.
But, sadly, it no longer does so. Something is seriously amiss - spiritually and otherwise.
January 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I was going to comment: ‘This beggars belief’.
But, sadly, it no longer does so. Something is seriously amiss - spiritually and otherwise.
But, sadly, it no longer does so. Something is seriously amiss - spiritually and otherwise.
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I mean, we still have never had info about why reporting the genocide in Gaza has been so fervently pro-Israel and pro-genocide. RNZ outright lied on multiple OIA requests, and then said that guidance didn't exist/was destroyed when the Ombudsman challenged them. Really foul.
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
I mean, we still have never had info about why reporting the genocide in Gaza has been so fervently pro-Israel and pro-genocide. RNZ outright lied on multiple OIA requests, and then said that guidance didn't exist/was destroyed when the Ombudsman challenged them. Really foul.
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Good!! In that case maybe dust of the mask indoors with lots of people.
Or if you really can’t bear to mask… after being in those busy human places a wee squirt of these antihistimine sprays or Flo Travel nasal spray.
Go on, buck the covid19 trend jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Or if you really can’t bear to mask… after being in those busy human places a wee squirt of these antihistimine sprays or Flo Travel nasal spray.
Go on, buck the covid19 trend jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the efficacy of azelastine as a preexposure prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory pathogens.
jamanetwork.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Good!! In that case maybe dust of the mask indoors with lots of people.
Or if you really can’t bear to mask… after being in those busy human places a wee squirt of these antihistimine sprays or Flo Travel nasal spray.
Go on, buck the covid19 trend jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Or if you really can’t bear to mask… after being in those busy human places a wee squirt of these antihistimine sprays or Flo Travel nasal spray.
Go on, buck the covid19 trend jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Just an intuition - no symptoms to date
Thinking that unfortunately 2026 might be the year I get Covid for the first time.
January 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Just an intuition - no symptoms to date
Thinking that unfortunately 2026 might be the year I get Covid for the first time.
January 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Thinking that unfortunately 2026 might be the year I get Covid for the first time.