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Have a Listen, or Drop a Hammer on Your Toe

Have a Listen, or Drop a Hammer on Your Toe

It’s possible to learn a lot in a short time. For instance; if you wanted to learn about mass and gravity quickly you could drop a hammer on your toe: a very brief lesson, but one which you would remember. I did the mental equivalent: listening to a podcast

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The BFD Community Noticeboard

The BFD Community Noticeboard

This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine 3. Ask for help If you are needing help the Friends in need group may be able to assist

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COVID-19 Update: 12 April 2020

COVID-19 Update: 12 April 2020

We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that

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Personalities That Thrive in Isolation

Personalities That Thrive in Isolation

* Luke Smillie, University of Melbourne * Nick Haslam, University of Melbourne The coronavirus pandemic has caused tens of thousands of deaths around the world and pushed major economies into a tailspin. Beyond those impacts, almost all of us will face psychological challenges – trying to maintain a responsible social distancing regimen without

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News from the Front

News from the Front

Driverless, contactless deliveries California’s Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday authorized autonomous technology startup Nuro to test two driverless delivery vehicles in nine cities, a decision that comes as coronavirus concerns lock down many in the state. U.S. companies that deliver groceries, household goods and take out food

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The BFD Community Noticeboard

The BFD Community Noticeboard

This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine 3. Ask for help If you are needing help the Friends in need group may be able to assist

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Another Letter from the North

Another Letter from the North

LionRed The author is based in the UK at the moment (ex-pat Kiwi) and travels the world as a consultant in developing countries working on business development. As a result, he is totally cynical about NGOs, the UN and WHO etc. He is regularly exposed to contact with governments and

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COVID-19 Update: 11 April 2020

COVID-19 Update: 11 April 2020

We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that

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I Don’t Get It

I Don’t Get It

Apparently our leader is a great communicator. She spells stuff out really clearly. For example ‘Stay home’ and ‘Act like you have COVI- 19’ and ‘Be kind’. All unambiguous instructions. But it isn’t easy to follow instructions if you don’t understand why. Here’s a simple analogy. I’

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I’ve Had a Guts full

I’ve Had a Guts full

Okay, unlike the PM, I’m going to be honest. I’ve had a guts full. I’ve had a guts full of this lockdown. I’ve had a guts full of the individual who currently inhabits Premier House. I’ve had a guts full of being dictated to. I’

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Questions I Would Ask the PM

Questions I Would Ask the PM

George 1. Considering that there are 1,239 confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases in New Zealand of which 98% are linked to overseas travel, could that suggest that the claim that you went hard and early with regards to border control was neither correct nor effective? 2. Why, having made

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