covidplanb.co.nz Iceland gives us a unique insight into COVID-19 infections since it has one of the highest per capita testing rates in the world, over 10 fold greater than New Zealand. What’s more they are very open about the severity of cases, and the proportion that need
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Fifty Something Warning This article is for women and the men that love them. It contains sexual references and practical help. There were a couple of side effects of my body going through menopause that I was prepared for. Hot flushes were the main one and also the possibility of
Ryan McMaken mises.org Last week, Dr. David Nabarro from the World Health Organization admitted that lockdowns have been devastating for much of the world, noting that “Lockdowns just have one consequence that you must never, ever belittle, and that is making poor people an awful lot poorer.” Nabarro went
psychlopaedia.org We all like to help others. But, when it comes to mental health, what steps can we take to support ourselves? Psychological research has revealed a range of approaches that can help you stay mentally healthy and make the most out of your life. Connect with others Having
Alex Schadenberg mercatornet.com Alex Schadenberg is Executive Director and International Chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. He is based in Ontario, Canada. On Monday, 13 October, Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge announced that the Dutch government will amend its euthanasia law to permit child euthanasia — an announcement that
If the referendum fails If the referendum fails it means not only that legalisation of cannabis is off-the-table but probably also decriminalisation. It would be easy to blame the misinformation campaigns and scare tactics of groups like Family First and SayNopeToDope. But to me that’s too simplistic. People voting
Jacinda Ardern likes to boast – contrary to the public record – that she “went hard and early” with New Zealand’s lockdowns, thus saving the lives of countless New Zealanders. But only one of St Jacinda the Kind’s boasts is in any way true. The harsh truth is that she
Stacey Rudin aier.org Last week, in a major departure from months of pro-lockdown messaging, Britain’s envoy to the WHO Dr. David Nabarro called for world leaders to stop locking down their countries and economies as a “primary method” of controlling COVID19. “I want to say it again: we
righttolife.org.uk A nurse, who feared for her life and needed emergency surgery after taking ‘DIY’ home abortion pills, is considering legal action against Marie Stopes UK. ‘Sophie’ – a pseudonym – discovered she was pregnant in July, but found herself alone and with nowhere to turn following the breakdown of
Yesterday we had more plain-speaking from Judith Collins, who put the so-called obesity epidemic down to a lack of personal responsibility. National leader Judith Collins says Kiwis shouldn’t blame the “system” for obesity, because it is “generally” a weakness that people need to take personal responsibility for. On the
Another excellent video from Ivor Cummins, using data to explain what has been happening in Ireland and other countries, and why lockdowns are not effective. Includes a recent statement from WHO also saying not to use lockdowns as a general preventative tool. If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Dr Graham Sharpe, former President of the New Zealand Anaesthetics Association, is a long time mate and a man of libertarian views. He’s forwarded me his recently published contribution to the debate which I’ve reproduced below. Dr Graham Sharpe ONZM FANZCA is a
Apparently, mental health problems are on the increase but now is the perfect time to make a drug well known for causing mental illness even easier to access. “Ok Cupcake.” Actually, mangled messages and cognitive dissonance aside, Chlöe Swarbrick is on to a winner with her idea of a Ministry
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com As a libertarian, I strongly believe in people making their own decisions as to how they live their lives. Some people are risk-takers seeking, in the case of say self-employment, a higher than standard income and the dignity they feel in being their own master.
