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EarthDiverse is pleased to announce two upcoming courses (available globally via Zoom) that begin in January:
1. A Brief History of the Ukraine: The war in Ukraine has changed the global political landscape of Europe, directing attention at a part of the world whose history and culture is not always known. This course introduces students to modern Ukrainian history. It covers the Russian Revolution, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic within the USSR, the period of “indigenization,” the collectivization of agriculture and the Ukrainian famine, the Second World War, the Brezhnev era, Ukrainian independence, the Revolution of Dignity, and the confrontation with Russia. There are six consecutive weekly Zoom sessions, with time for questions & discussion. Begins Fri 13 Jan 2023, 3:00-4:30pm (NZ time), Zoom Only. US time Zone equivalent: begins Thu 12 Jan 6-7:30pm Pacific, 9-10:30pm Eastern. Check the course page for other time zone equivalents around the world.
2. An Introduction to the History of Japanese Anime: Anime is a global phenomenon, a source of Japanese national pride, and a pastime for countless people around the world. In this course, we explore the origins of how pictures in Japanese visual art evolved into the modern form of anime and how this has influenced the national psyche. 4 consecutive weekly sessions (both in-person in Hamilton or available via Zoom). Begins Sat 21 Jan 2023, 4-6pm (NZ time). US time Zone equivalent: begins Fri 20 Jan 7-9pm Pacific, 10pm-12am Eastern. Check the course page for other time zone equivalents around the world.
For more information on these and our other courses please visit our website.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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37.6% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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62.4% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
🎉 Riddle me this, legends! 🎉
He/She who makes it, sells it.
He/She who buys it, doesn't use it.
The user doesn't know they are using it.
What is it?
(Shezz from Ngāruawāhia kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Shezz!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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