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Des
6/29/12
Government should reconsider church tax exemption
In today's NZ Herald Max Wallace says overseas investments by Sanitarium support the idea that
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Government should reconsider church tax exemption
In today's NZ Herald Max Wallace says overseas investments by Sanitarium support the idea that
6/29/12
Des
6/15/12
The truth about alternative medicine
Do you believe in magic? The cover story of North and South magazine (July 2012) takes a position
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The truth about alternative medicine
Do you believe in magic? The cover story of North and South magazine (July 2012) takes a position
6/15/12
Des
3/12/12
Wanganui Council removes prayer
Wanganui Mayor Annette Main today said the Wanganui District Council has resolved the ongoing issue
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Wanganui Council removes prayer
Wanganui Mayor Annette Main today said the Wanganui District Council has resolved the ongoing issue
3/12/12
Des
2/15/12
Bideford Ruling a Pyrrhic Victory?
I can rejoice in the win at Bideford, but I am concerned about the way it was won. NSS lost their
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Bideford Ruling a Pyrrhic Victory?
I can rejoice in the win at Bideford, but I am concerned about the way it was won. NSS lost their
2/15/12
Des
2/11/12
Distinguished Bright Wins Erasmus Prize
The Erasmus Prize is awarded annually to someone who is making an extremely important contribution to
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Distinguished Bright Wins Erasmus Prize
The Erasmus Prize is awarded annually to someone who is making an extremely important contribution to
2/11/12
Des
2/11/12
NZ Brights website
Visit the new website at www.the-brights.net.nz
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NZ Brights website
Visit the new website at www.the-brights.net.nz
2/11/12
Des
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Gwen Shaw
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2/10/12
NZ Brights now on Facebook
Hi Dez Please could you take John's name off your distribution list. Thanks Best wishes Gwen Gwen
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NZ Brights now on Facebook
Hi Dez Please could you take John's name off your distribution list. Thanks Best wishes Gwen Gwen
2/10/12
Des
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2/10/12
Clive Solomon's plight in Wanganui
In a decision that could have huge implications for Clive Solomon's case in Wanganui, a High
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Clive Solomon's plight in Wanganui
In a decision that could have huge implications for Clive Solomon's case in Wanganui, a High
2/10/12
Des
3/8/10
Atheist Bus Campaign - opinion poll
From: nzhum...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nzhum...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kent Stevens Sent:
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Atheist Bus Campaign - opinion poll
From: nzhum...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nzhum...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kent Stevens Sent:
3/8/10
Des Vize
4/21/09
Secular Party attacks tax privileges of religion
From: max <an...@ymail.com> Date: 2009/4/21 Subject: Moves over the ballot box (The Australian
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Secular Party attacks tax privileges of religion
From: max <an...@ymail.com> Date: 2009/4/21 Subject: Moves over the ballot box (The Australian
4/21/09
Linas Jakucionis
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Robert McCormick
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3/19/09
Australians against homeopathy
Both of theses are issues better dealt with by the Skeptics group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
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Australians against homeopathy
Both of theses are issues better dealt with by the Skeptics group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
3/19/09
Des Vize
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Jeremy Butler
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2/25/09
Humanist curriculum in Australian schools
Jeremy The website is http://www.ethicaleducation.net/index.php?pr=Home_Page I don't think you
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Humanist curriculum in Australian schools
Jeremy The website is http://www.ethicaleducation.net/index.php?pr=Home_Page I don't think you
2/25/09
Des
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Ken Spagnolo
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2/12/09
John Roughan's column
Ken Hope you had a great day. I met up with several other NZ Brights at the seminar at Auckland Uni.
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John Roughan's column
Ken Hope you had a great day. I met up with several other NZ Brights at the seminar at Auckland Uni.
2/12/09
Des
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John Shaw
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2/9/09
Kim Hill item on Allan Wilson
John Well spotted! This looks like the documentary that was shown in Auckland last year. Cheers, Des
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Kim Hill item on Allan Wilson
John Well spotted! This looks like the documentary that was shown in Auckland last year. Cheers, Des
2/9/09
des....@gmail.com
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12/31/08
nzherald.co.nz - Embryo research 'grenade' for Govt
Me again. Sorry, must have had a rush of blood to the head this afternon. Just sent a third letter on
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nzherald.co.nz - Embryo research 'grenade' for Govt
Me again. Sorry, must have had a rush of blood to the head this afternon. Just sent a third letter on
12/31/08
Des Vize
12/5/08
Darwin: A Celebration of his Legacy and and 150 Years of (R)evolution
http://darwin.org.nz/ Charles Robert Darwin, author of "On the Origin of Species", was born
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Darwin: A Celebration of his Legacy and and 150 Years of (R)evolution
http://darwin.org.nz/ Charles Robert Darwin, author of "On the Origin of Species", was born
12/5/08
Ken Spagnolo
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John Shaw
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11/22/08
Godel's proof of God's existence
I haven't had time to search further on the net, but came upon this later in the same book: When
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Godel's proof of God's existence
I haven't had time to search further on the net, but came upon this later in the same book: When
11/22/08
Des Vize
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Ken Perrott
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11/15/08
Fwd: [RDF] On UK TV: The Genius of Charles Darwin: Presented by Richard Dawkins
I see that the (Sky) Living Channel is showing Dawkins' The Genius of Charles Darwin tonight at
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Fwd: [RDF] On UK TV: The Genius of Charles Darwin: Presented by Richard Dawkins
I see that the (Sky) Living Channel is showing Dawkins' The Genius of Charles Darwin tonight at
11/15/08
Des Vize
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Robert McCormick
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11/3/08
Obama on religion and law-making
Yes but remember that some of hte best years economically that the US has had came under the Clinton
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Obama on religion and law-making
Yes but remember that some of hte best years economically that the US has had came under the Clinton
11/3/08
Des Vize
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Robert McCormick
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10/27/08
Atheist bus campaign
Yeah I saw an image the other day of a bus with the add on the side, it looked good. Robert 2008/10/
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Atheist bus campaign
Yeah I saw an image the other day of a bus with the add on the side, it looked good. Robert 2008/10/
10/27/08
Des Vize
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Jeff Hunt
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9/25/08
Fwd: New Zealand & Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future Conference - Wellinton 30 August
Jeff The Humanist Heritage Trail is a great initiative. The site looks good already and I'm sure
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Fwd: New Zealand & Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future Conference - Wellinton 30 August
Jeff The Humanist Heritage Trail is a great initiative. The site looks good already and I'm sure
9/25/08
Des Vize
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Ken Spagnolo
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9/5/08
Fwd: New Zealand & Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future Conference - Wellinton 30 August
I agree, it was a good day and the speakers almost all of high quality. No one has mentioned Max
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Fwd: New Zealand & Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future Conference - Wellinton 30 August
I agree, it was a good day and the speakers almost all of high quality. No one has mentioned Max
9/5/08
Tony Tait
8/28/08
PJ O'Rourke
Here's a little gem for your reading pleasure. It's short and sweet and from www.aldaily.com
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PJ O'Rourke
Here's a little gem for your reading pleasure. It's short and sweet and from www.aldaily.com
8/28/08
Des
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John Murphy
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8/26/08
spiked article: Is the Dalai Lama a religious dictator? by Brendan ONeill
Thanks Des, I'm heading to the Wellington conference this weekend, so if you're there we'
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spiked article: Is the Dalai Lama a religious dictator? by Brendan ONeill
Thanks Des, I'm heading to the Wellington conference this weekend, so if you're there we'
8/26/08
Des Vize
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John Shaw
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8/24/08
"The Life and Times of Charles Darwin" in Tauranga
Des, Exhibition and lectures last year in the Auckland Museum but not aware of anything this year in
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"The Life and Times of Charles Darwin" in Tauranga
Des, Exhibition and lectures last year in the Auckland Museum but not aware of anything this year in
8/24/08
Tony Tait
8/20/08
Bill Maher
Have a look at this. It's an interview with comedian Bill Maher on CNN's Larry King Live last
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Bill Maher
Have a look at this. It's an interview with comedian Bill Maher on CNN's Larry King Live last
8/20/08
Des Vize
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8/9/08
Charities and churches stand to lose billions in tax review
Render unto Caesar | August 08, 2008From: The Australian THE Treasury review of tax concessions
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Charities and churches stand to lose billions in tax review
Render unto Caesar | August 08, 2008From: The Australian THE Treasury review of tax concessions
8/9/08
Des
8/6/08
Conference on NZ and Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future
2008 Conference: New Zealand and Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future 9.00 am until 5.30
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Conference on NZ and Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future
2008 Conference: New Zealand and Australia's Secular Heritage and its Future 9.00 am until 5.30
8/6/08
Des Vize
8/1/08
NZ Brights in top ten
I picked this out of the latest Brights Newsletter. (I'll see if if I can find out the number of
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NZ Brights in top ten
I picked this out of the latest Brights Newsletter. (I'll see if if I can find out the number of
8/1/08
Des Vize
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Tony Tait
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8/1/08
Religion and charity
Tony I would say I compare to Dawkins like the average golfer compares to Tiger Woods! But thanks for
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Religion and charity
Tony I would say I compare to Dawkins like the average golfer compares to Tiger Woods! But thanks for
8/1/08