Articles in ‘Current Affairs’

As mentioned in Winter ills Part 1 today I will discuss supplements that can help prevent and/or treat winter ills such as cods and flu’s. Certainly our micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are best consumed in whole foods such as vegetables but there are so many factors that make the availability, amounts needed and absorbability of micronutrients challenging to achieve from wholefoods. I will discuss these in another blog but for now…

Short-term exposure to high levels of air pollution kills more than one million people every year. And while Asia and Africa are particularly at-risk, Australia isn’t immune to the danger. With climate change making smog and bushfires more common, it’s likely more people will die from air pollution in coming years — especially in densely populated cities. Those are some of the key findings from recent research, published in Lancet Planetary…

Construction is the world’s largest industry, employing seven percent of the planet’s working-age adults, contributing 13 percent of the world’s GDP and completing floor space equivalent to the city of Paris every seven days. The construction industry is also the most inefficient, least digitised and most polluting industry (37% of ALL emissions), so change is imperative from macro economic necessity alone. For the builders of the world faced…

You may or may not realise that the US (Alaska) and Russia are relatively close – with just the Bering Sea between them, they’re only about 55 miles apart. But there’s an American town that is much closer, just a couple miles from Russia. And In winter, they can actually walk there, but they don’t… I don’t think. · Diomede is an American town of about 100 people on a small island in the Bering Sea called Little Diomede Island. It is one of the…

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened consultation on what would be the first government-backed digital NZ currency. The consultation is open until July 26. Amidst the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s proposition of a pioneering government-backed digital currency, a profound question emerges: at what cost does progress come? The envisaged Reserve Bank Digital Currency (RBDC) heralds a new era of financial convenience and accessibility,…

Summary · The conversation explores the potential impact of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on the economy and the role of banks. The guest argues that CBDCs would lead to a dystopian scenario and a Soviet-style economy. He criticizes the current economic models used by central banks, stating that they do not consider banks or money. The guest explains that banks create money out of nothing and that governments do not create money but…

Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Andrew Henderson, founder of Nomad Capitalist, who says the “American dream is dead.” He discusses why it is worth adopting a global citizen philosophy to get access to the safest banks and best passports. Henderson breaks down geographic locations regarding investment benefits, banks, and geopolitical safety. He weighs in on the latest moves in gold and Bitcoin.…

By: Democracy Action In July/August 2023 the Tūpuna Maunga Authority destroyed around 60 healthy mature trees on Ōtāhuhu Mt Richmond, just because they were not native. And it has said it is coming back for more. The Authority applied for a non-notified resource consent to chop down 278 exotic trees on the maunga, nearly half of its entire forest canopy. Ōtāhuhu locals and people from the wider Auckland community say they are shocked at this…

With Winter upon us I am often asked what is the best way to prevent those pesky infections that plague so many of us this time of the year. This article is split into 3 parts. Part 1 will cover some general immune boosting strategies. Part 2 will discuss some immune boosting supplements and Part 3 will describe some strategies if you do succumb to winter ills. Most patients I see are unaware of the various options to prevent and treat…

The overall winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. This year’s selection of images showcases a sublime mixture of unspoiled landscapes, amazing animals, and extraordinary people going about their lives. Now in its 17th year, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrates powerful photographs that resonate with audiences worldwide. Read on for a look at some competition standouts.. · The prestigious Photographer of…