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Do we have to simplify and solidify our idea of what sort of person we are? Perhaps decide whether we are greatly influenced by a Mechanical approach or a Musical approach?
Or will we destroy ourselves with cunning schemes.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-jE59YP4sVg .46s
This drug is taking over the Middle East
Facts about – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenethylline also called captagon_.
Fenethylline (BAN, USAN) or fenetylline (INN) is a codrug of amphetamine and theophylline and so a mutual prodrug of both. It is also spelled phenethylline; other names for it are amphetaminoethyltheophylline and amfetyline. The drug was marketed for use as a psychostimulant under the brand names Captagon, Biocapton, and Fitton.[2][3] The brand name “Captagon” (or in lowercase as “captagon”) is often used generically to describe illicitly produced fenethylline.
Fenethylline is now illegal in most countries. It is produced primarily for illicit use, which takes place mainly in the Middle East, with some evidence that it is used by Islamist militants and terrorists, as stimulants for gunmen. The illicit global market for the drug was estimated in 2023 to be worth approximately US$ 57 billion.
And
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKNTbbe_ifA
Syria – How this little pill took over the Middle East 11.37
Or
A better scheme to hearten us to follow with one of our own that is positive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl6HRJWomnM
We finally cracked the code on ocean plastic
May 2025 oin us to rewild the planet: https://planetwild.com/join/m27
Does your business have an interest in rewilding? Click here: https://planetwild.com/businesses
Every year, 570,000 tons of plastic end up in the Mediterranean Sea. That’s as much as 625 garbage trucks being dumped into the sea per day. But what if there was a way to stop the plastic before it ever reaches the sea?
In the Kukës region of Albania, rivers from three countries come together, along with all their trash. With no proper waste management in place, tons of plastic collect behind a local dam and eventually washes downstream. The result? A floating wall of trash on its way to the sea.
That’s why, in our 27th mission, we partnered with a team that has an ambitious plan to stop the plastic and keep it out of the sea for good.
This sounds to me like a lot of flatulent BS.
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2506/S00221/invest-new-zealand-legislation-passes.htm
Invest New Zealand Legislation Passes
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:30 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Hon Todd McClay
Minister for Trade and Investment
.Parliament has today passed legislation to formally establish Invest New Zealand, clearing the way for the new investment attraction agency to begin operations on 1 July 2025.
“This marks a major step in the Government’s plan to grow the economy by attracting more international capital, businesses and talent into New Zealand,” Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says.
“Invest New Zealand will have a clear commercial focus—working directly with global investors
to unlock opportunities –
that create jobs,
boost innovation,
and lift our long-term productivity.”…
Leaving the same as we have got now? Betcha box of chocolate fish/pineapple lumps? –
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/565332/jobseekers-battle-not-improving-taking-a-toll
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/565407/clutha-council-confident-mt-cooee-landfill-won-t-run-out-of-room
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/564510/the-new-suicide-prevention-action-plan-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/565150/problems-with-auckland-s-watercare-bills-after-more-than-13-000-smart-meters-not-working (eater – sorry, water meters)
Whats this about grass and GE and NZ adopting trialling whatever? We rely on grass fed animals cant grow grain enough to supply humans so what are the nasties up to now?
https://thedailyblog.co.nz/2025/06/28/farmers-must-be-told-the-truth-about-ge-ryegrass-performance-ge-free-new-zealand/
The Greeks can organise a flash mob with willing novices at it doing something they all are enthusiastic about and have a good time. They have a bit of local music and they are away. Music might save us?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4zmlPq4hz4 6.33
EY ZHN Greece | Greek Zorba “Sirtaki” flash mob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pgK5rmfMUI 1.39
FINDING ZORBA IN GREECE – an unexpected flash mob
Let’s organise a lot of flash mobs in Kiwiland for people who are prepared to work together on the human level and
appreciate each other without prompting from cellphones and AI.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/565403/how-to-get-into-the-housing-market-with-80
This sounds interesting. Too good to be true?
I am a fan of olde English detective stories. In the old houses two and more levels, one way of injuring and even killing the unwanted person, was to stretch a dark thread across the stairs pulled taught at about ankle level. Tripping down in the semi-dark, the victim would take a big tumble. I do hope this new system, isn’t going to result in some mishaps and even falls.
Something to consider. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/565049/thousands-of-over-65s-earn-more-than-200-000-should-they-get-nz-super
The pension system and income support and indeed general wage levels for low to medium income have been dropping to a level that is unreasonable for a moderately wealthy country like NZAO. Why should the wealthier not realise that and have some small setback in their expectations while the poor are getting the boot?
and – it seems this is a bit late to be of use – was that deliberate or unconcerned?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/565468/kiwisaver-members-to-get-one-last-chance-at-521-government-contribution
Business money 7:49 pm today (Sunday 29th/6)
KiwiSaver members to get one last chance at $521 government contribution
Susan Edmunds, , Money Correspondent
susan.edmunds@rnz.co.nz RNZ/Reece Baker
To qualify for the full amount, members need to have contributed at least $1042 in the 12 months to 30 June. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
The clock is ticking down on KiwiSaver members’ last chance to get $521 in their accounts, from the government.
It was announced in this year’s Budget that the government would halve the member tax credit to a maximum of $260.72, and remove it for anyone earning more than $180,000 a year.
That means the current KiwiSaver year, which expires at the end of Monday, is members’ last opportunity to get the $521.43 that had previously been offer – and for the highest earners to get it at all.
To qualify for the full amount, members need to have contributed at least $1042 in the 12 months to 30 June…