What our noisy world urgently needs is sound of silence
I have been delving into the writings of Umberto Eco.
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Truth is, even stress is relative
So, turns out that thing they say about selling a house and shifting being one of life's biggest stresses is true, for me at least.
Winnie wins for bravery
Bravery comes in all shapes and sizes, and I think this week its name is Winnie Paap.
Better to laugh at Abbott than own elected clowns
It's fun to be able to laugh at the unintended pratfalls taken by the high and mighty.
Damning statistics tell the story
New visions and concepts are abstract, open to all kinds of interpretations, but the statistics don't lie. In fact, they can damn.
Lundy race is going too far
Most people would agree that there's a blurred line between a bit of fun and a bit of bad taste.
Depression affects even the highest of achievers
Suicide is always a distressing subject - another life wasted; grieving dear ones; dreams left unfulfilled; the guilt of those left behind.
Sea journey risks benefit EU
"I don't know how many more people need to die at sea before something gets done," said Malta's Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat.
More about doubt than absolute guilt
Lots of people say to me how terrible it is that criminal lawyers will defend someone, some criminal lowlife, who they ought to know is guilty of a crime.
Call for rules on truck weighted basis
An independent Wanganui livestock agent is calling for a code of practice to deal with disputes over private sales on a truck weighted basis.