Making change for climate change

Posted 4:09am Monday 25th July 2011

All too often we hear about the dire consequences of climate change. However, one thing I’ve noticed is that we don’t really hear that much about the solutions. Climate change is a big problem that requires a big solution. So what can you do? What can one person do? Maybe you’re like me Read more...

Young voters could decide the MMP referendum

Posted 4:14am Monday 11th July 2011

The youth vote could be the decider in the upcoming referendum on MMP, with current enrolment rates in the 18-24 demographic so low that they could prove critical in MMP’s tight contest to remain as New Zealand’s election system. Only 50.17% of youth aged 18 to 24 are enrolled to vote in Read more...

Powerful People

Posted 4:29am Wednesday 6th July 2011

Crazy, stupid or downright hopeless; politicians often don’t garner much respect. But they’re not all so terrible. Political fiend Josh Hercus considers the most badass leaders of them all. Theodore Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth President of the United States and quite Read more...

No More Burying Our Heads in the Sand

Posted 1:16am Friday 1st July 2011

What do climate change and tobacco have in common? Josh Hercus investigates how scientific research is often supressed for corporate gain. We’ve known the end result of both for a long time Contrary to what many of you might think, scientists were well aware of the connection between Read more...

PDA: What is it and why you should stop doing it

Posted 6:50am Thursday 26th May 2011

PDA stands for “public display of affection”. It’s not PDF, that’s a computer file you moron. A PDA has absolutely no place in civilised society because it is distasteful and rude. Not only that, it’s absolutely unnecessary. It’s not a big deal that you have a partner and love them. But touting it Read more...

7 stupidest song lyrics ever

Posted 10:43pm Monday 9th May 2011

There are a lot of stupid lyrics about, from the nonsensical to the downright disingenuous (Rebecca Black’s “Friday” comes to mind). An avid listener of music with “inspiring” lyrics, Josh Hercus rates the 7 stupidest song lyrics. Song: Hootie and the Blowfish – “Only Wanna Be With Read more...

Four Ridiculous Things that Sparked Wars

Posted 4:19am Monday 9th May 2011

A golden stool   Throughout history, the British are well known for not giving a flying fuck about the customs and traditions of natives. Back in 1900 an African state called the Ashanti Empire had a sacred golden stool that essentially embodied the spirit of nation as a whole Read more...

5 Iconic Fashion Trend Setters of our Time

Posted 4:34am Tuesday 26th April 2011

5 Iconic Fashion Trend Setters of our Time Lady Gaga: Lady Gaga is a true fashion inspiration. Her style is diverse and difficult to pinpoint, but clearly contains vibrant elements of what 8-year-old girls use to play dress up in, mixed with a heavy dose of Marilyn Manson’s wardrobe. This Read more...

SIX INSANE OLD -SCHOOL USES OF DRUGS

Posted 5:59am Thursday 14th April 2011

Everything has a history. Josh Hercus looks at some of the past uses for modern day drugs. Giggle party Most of you know that nitrous oxide is used in a wide range of things, from anaesthetics to speeding up cars. But it’s better known as “laughing gas” and back in the Read more...

Ghostbusters

Posted 2:12am Tuesday 5th April 2011

Wellington-based paranormal investigators Strange Occurrence started off as an idea for an art project, which was meant to be “a bit of a joke” until they started getting actual enquiries. With all the members having a lifelong interest in the paranormal, they realised that they would need to get Read more...