Monthly Archives: May 2014

Unexpected Calm

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

31 May 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Surprise Peace Have you ever been surprised by peacefulness in a situation you expected to be difficult? I was out fishing one day when another fisherman who had been frustrated by his lack … Continue reading →

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Keys to a better society

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Three keys to a radically better society? What could the future look like? What changes are in store for society in the next 5-10 years? How will technology shape the future? In order to face the challenges that lie ahead, … Continue reading →

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Sun Rays

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

30 May 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Sun Rays What kind of sun rays hit the north and south pole? There are two major sources of light at the poles, and both come from the sun (other than starlight that … Continue reading →

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Memory

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of Today~29th of May, 2014~Memory Challenged A conundrum: Are you memory challenged and if so how do you know that you’ve forgotten what you can’t remember? Ailsa told me a joke recently about 3 elderly sisters: Three sisters, ages … Continue reading →

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Better Society

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

London Futurists: Three keys to a radically better society? What could the future look like? What changes are in store for society in the next 5-10 years? How will technology shape the future? In order to face the challenges that … Continue reading →

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Wherefore art thou

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Reader, Reader, Wherefore Art Thou? In the grand scheme of things, wherefore art thou? Hi Laurie, At home in Kaikoura right now – Location: 42°25.123’S 173°41.626’E Going out to a Lions working bee at the site of our new local … Continue reading →

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Soul Mate

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of Today~27th of May, 2014~Quality of Life What advice would you give to someone that wanted to help improve their quality of life and the quality of life of those around them? Be open to new possibilities. Be prepared … Continue reading →

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Just Friends

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of Today~26th of May, 2014~Just Friends What does it mean when a woman tells a man she wants to be “just friends” with him? I plead male at this point ! 😉 I would tend to think that it … Continue reading →

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Keynes quote

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Comment on Ailsa’s Facebook Page Ailsa posted a quote attributed to John Maynard Keynes: “Capitalism is the extraordinary belief that the nastiest of men for the nastiest of motives will somehow work for the benefit of all.” [Schuster 1951 attributed … Continue reading →

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World without work

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

A World without Work: Nigel Cameron at TEDxLacador Hi Steve and Charles, Several points – in no particular order of priority. Evolution is often mis-characterised as being all about competition. It is true that competition is a driver of evolution … Continue reading →

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