Monthly Archives: October 2012

Pic of the Day

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

From Truth Beckons Fb (via Cindi).

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Newspapers Abandon Obama

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

As well as celebrity endorsements (below) an interesting weather vane has been the shift in newspapers who endorsed Obama in 2008 switching and going public for Romney in 2012.  These are not insubstantial.  It is not a light thing for … Continue reading →

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Is Hollywood Going Romney?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Hollywood has traditionally been liberal and behind the Democrats, certainly Barack Obama in 2008.  But less than a week out from polling day, it seems Hollywood could be turning as more and more celebrities ‘come out’ and openly support Republican … Continue reading →

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Humbled by Comments (Alzheimers)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Very humbled by the many comments to my piece on Mum and living with Alzheimer’s at Stuff the other day.http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/7877488/Mum-dementia-and-a-lot-of-love. Amy77    14 hours agoWhat a beautiful article. If i ever need to walk this road i’ll try to remember your lessons … Continue reading →

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Sandy: 4 Best Photos

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

My pic of the best 4 images from various sources.

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Sandy: 41 dead $20billion cleanup

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

For much of the time New Yorkers were cut off from the modern world, with live-feeding journalists using batteries and satellite dishes beamed live, their only connection to others. The death toll is above 40. Many people were crushed by trees. … Continue reading →

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7Best (Tree Illusions 3/7)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Spot the lovers.

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Democrat Appalled at Obama W.House

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

This is damning.  Pat Cadell Democrat pollster and journalist said yesterday, “I am appalled right now. This White House, this president, this vice president, the secretary of state, all of them are willing apparently to dishonor themselves and this country … Continue reading →

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Nature Shot of the Week

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

In lavender fields

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Massive Flooding Manhattan [NZ Tues 1.30pm]

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Highest water levels on record in NY are 11 ft at Battery Park.  Floods in lower Manhatten are now at 13 feet, which is being described as a disaster film.  Water is cascading down roadways. Electrical transformers are exploding.  Water … Continue reading →

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