Category Archives: Stress

World now more middle class than poor

Posted on 16 December, 2018 by Eclipse Now

Interesting! Sept 2018 marks the point where (finally!) more of the world is wealthy than poor. I remember being told to refer to poor underdeveloped nations as the ‘2/3rd’s world’ because it was the majority. That has shifted somewhat. There’s … Continue reading →

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Your barber or cab-driver in the Senate?

Posted on 4 July, 2018 by Eclipse Now

“This American Life” details how hard it was for a young idealistic Democrat to stick to his political ideals and core policies in the face of the pressure from his own Democratic party to secure campaign funds. In other words, … Continue reading →

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US Supreme court row reminds me why I don’t like Bills of Rights!

Posted on 28 June, 2018 by Eclipse Now

The Guardian today reminds me that while I’m all for human rights, I’m not for a Bill of rights for Australia. It’s just not the best mechanism for ensuring human rights: trusting and engaging with the democratic process is. A bill … Continue reading →

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How a legacy of racist American suburban planning impacts coloured people today

Posted on 5 October, 2017 by Eclipse Now

ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING explains how economic segregation in American suburbs and schools  is still going strong generations after the actual segregation policies ended.

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Super heatwaves starting

Posted on 31 August, 2016 by Eclipse Now

Remember they predicted ‘super-heatwaves’ by 2050, with the wet-bulb temperature making it too humid & hot for the human body to cool down? Mass deaths across tropical and Middle Eastern regions? They’re almost here. News.com.au

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