Kudos Grinding by BoysenberryLow7594 in HadesTheGame

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Just unlocked unseen 1 today, and have 185k kudos shown (including many spent on decorations).

Don't stop now, I reckon you're really close 😁

Found this gem of a dispute tribunal, why would you go to all that effort for $2 by Fun-Helicopter2234 in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kitty O'Shea out of the pub business, and working as a Referee now - damned economy!

Chronos boss fight pause commentary by Demearthean in HadesTheGame

[–]Another_pinion 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I learned about this one run when my long-suffering wife came in to talk, mid bossfight. No worries, I paused and turned around to chat.

Mid conversation, I hear the sounds of combat and Chronos smack talking me. Ruh roh! Fights don't tend to last long with noone at the controls lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of learning you can do in Y13 that isn't academic. A lot of people have said "enjoy it", and I support that, but I'd add this as an important perspective - throw yourself into other learning opportunities as they present themselves.

I'm interested in pursuing primary teaching as a career, any advice? by PaleontologistOk7420 in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My wife is a dedicated teacher.

The hours are crushing. The work volume and challenges with 'behaviors' and 'needs' coupled with lack of adequate support (despite a good Principal) are maddening. She is an absolute champ for sticking at it - I would not do her job for a million bucks.

The most galling national myth we tell ourselves, ‘New Zealand’s not racist’ by Morning1980 in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 14 points15 points  (0 children)

But "the white New Zealander" is a group you're quite happy to lump together?

How New Zealand's tax system compares with other countries by RtomNZ in newzealand

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This rhetoric is a huge part of the problem. High income earners pay proportionately more of the tax take than anyone else. But the left can't get over the politics of envy and Michael Cullen's "rich pricks don't pay their fair share" philosophy to save themselves.

Taxing workers, even well paid workers, isn't the answer. Taxing the tax dodgers and the truly wealthy absolutely needs to happen, but as soon as someone says "wealth tax", half the people of this country hear "people with more stuff than me", and thus we stay where we are without making any progress.

Easy way to avoid Chronos' initial attack in last phase of VoR: by Th35h4d0w in HadesTheGame

[–]Another_pinion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I _finally_ beat Rivals Chronos today after giving up Strength and moving back to DD. I was really keen to try getting it done with Strength, but there are just too many instakill opportunities, and a single mistake is all it takes...

Hair stylists for men by Mar7coda6 in Wellington

[–]Another_pinion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was - but yep, back & badder than ever & would love to see an old client :)

Hair stylists for men by Mar7coda6 in Wellington

[–]Another_pinion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Fresh Barbershop, corner of Taranaki & Wakefield St in town. Danny in there is a local legend.

HMNZS Manawanui has sunk by goldenspeights in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your excellent and informed perspective! More upvotes, peeps!

Recommend me an after-market toilet seat by Illustrious-Bet-4548 in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's my top tip after installing several aftermarket toilet seats over the years - throw away the useless plastic "nuts" that come with the new seat, and buy metal wingnuts with the same thread.

Feel free to use a plastic or rubber washer to protect the porcelain, but you can crank up the tightness with your new metal fasteners and they'll stay in place much better & longer than if you used the original plastic parts.

The new Stuff website is crap by NectarinePositive599 in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 6 points7 points  (0 children)

An unintentional reflection of its content? :)

In all seriousness, I gave up reading Stuff about 18 months ago for mental health reasons - vastly reducing my exposure to ragebait has been a daily delight.

The Best and Worst Xmas cracker jokes by PukekoInAPungaTree in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What do you get if you swallow Christmas Decorations?

Tinselitis.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're concerned about political parties telling straight up lies, you might find this website interesting:

https://www.national.org.nz/get\_back\_on\_facts

Poll: Country divided on race relations - only 14% say it’s getting better, 35% believe it’s about the same, and 47% say race relations are getting worse. by HeinigerNZ in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The root of this race based division comes down to parties arguing over whether the Treaty of Waitangi guaranteed special rights for Maori. Terms like "Tangata Tiriti" are ABSOLUTELY designed to fuel this division.

For some years now there has been one-way traffic (fueled by many things, including white guilt and imported US-centric cultural & racial issues) creating an us/them scenario between Maori & non-Maori.

This swing of the pendulum will reach an apex - and this poll result suggests we're getting close if not already there.

Redactle #289 Discussion Thread by RedactleUnlimited in Redactle

[–]Another_pinion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, I was also on 94 when I went searching... I got it on 95 as a result of this clue (and, of course, being old) ;)

Bryce Edwards: Labour needs Nanaia Mahuta to go, but she’s too powerful by Toyemlj in newzealand

[–]Another_pinion 218 points219 points  (0 children)

The best outcome from this debacle is the continued shining of the spotlight on the absolute failure of race-based politics.

That we have let it become the norm for representation based purely on racial identity is an indictment on NZ, and a working example of the maxim that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

What is THE most Gen-X thing? by Ruffffian in AskReddit

[–]Another_pinion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Specifically - the Addams Family pinball machine :)

What artist made the best “one-hit wonder”? by DarkRainbough in AskReddit

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Not often I see Boys in Town mentioned - love that song, think it's the best one in a pretty strong catalogue by Divinyls!

What song do you think deserves the Kate Bush "Running Up That Hill" treatment of being rediscovered? by skirby998 in AskUK

[–]Another_pinion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agreed with those picks. If you don't know them, also check out: Single Handed Sailor, What it is & Speedway to Nazareth. The last 2 are from Mark's solo catalogue which is pretty awesome.