Institutional overreach
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) is meant to hold police to account - not proposed further restrictions on public protest. Outrageous institutional overreach.
Stop using Amazon Kindle (before it's too late)
From 26 February 2025, Amazon will stop you downloading your *own* Kindle eBooks. You will be forever stuck in Amazon’s grip.
If you’d like to escape, download all your Kindle ebooks now before it's too late:
https://www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb
Remove the DRM using Calibre:
Ideally, start using a service that supports local bookstores:
- Libro (audiobooks): https://libro.fm/
- Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/ebooks
Or if you prefer another option:
- Apple Books: https://www.apple.com/apple-books/
- Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/nz/en
- Tom's Guide to DRM free ebooks: https://www.tomsguide.com/tablets/e-readers/no-kindle-no-problem-5-places-to-buy-drm-free-e-books
Excellent dinner at Rosella with Bill
Tomato and fruit summer salad at Hōkio Beach, on the evening before Waitangi Day.
Delicious latke & gravlax at the Bond Street Deli, Wellington
Eketāhuna walk Exploring the small country town of Eketāhuna
Watched “Maria”, a biopic of the last week of the life of Maria Callas, with many retrospectives across her life.
Set in 1977 Paris, the Paris of my childhood.
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Finished reading: Assassin’s Quest (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 3) by Robin Hobb 📚
Marvellous ending to the Farseer Trilogy. The pace and majesty of the tale took off in this book; highly recommend.
Splendid dishes during dinner at Havana Bar & Restaurant
- Pollo Anticuchero | Peruvian Sauce | Pickles
- Ceviche | Kūmara Purée | Chilli | Garlic
- Beef Skewer | Soy Glaze | Peppers | Cherry Tomatoes
