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Roll over Beethoven
By adding Ludwig van, Beethoven shall appear a little less genial than he was. He is just another composer. At least he is dead. […]
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Working group enlightenment
New Zealand’s post-modern politicians have moved past the old power philosophy and found nirvana in a place where nothing ever happens and the rulers remain untouchable in power. […]
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Out of puff
If you have never heard of a “carbolic smoke ball”, you are obviously not a lawyer. The 1892 British case Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company is a classic in the law of contract. After a new decision by New Zealand’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), we should reconsider it. […]
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Always look on the bright side of Brexit
Monty Python prepared me for the absurdities of British life. Without Monty Python, I would be even more hard-pressed to make sense of Brexit. […]
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Le cultural clash
It took the Australian Government years to decide whom to task with building its next generation submarine fleet. It was still not enough time to prepare them for the cultural clash that followed. […]
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Trump on everything
Life can be so simple when you are Donald Trump. […]
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The final frontier of self-determination
In our enlightened society, it should be a human right to determine one’s age. […]
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Tricks and treats
Halloween is a strange feast in our calendar. Nobody knows what is celebrated and why. But that, I would argue, makes it the perfect candidate for New Zealand’s next public holiday. We need more nonsensical feasts to guide us through the year. […]
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The frugalist revolution
It is a sure sign I am getting old. At age 43, I am still working and I do not think it is a problem. […]
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Monkey business
I have never been the greatest fan of PETA, the radical animal rights organisation. But PETA’s latest publicity stunt made me rethink my prejudices. […]