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Dennis / 19 September, 2018

Jan Thomas’ [Massey University] Deception

In this post I share my communications to and from Jan Thomas (Vice Chancellor at Massey University) and her "corporate communications director" [sic] James Gardiner. In these exchanges I sought …

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Dennis / 9 September, 2018

Fair Market Value of Trade Dollars

This post discusses the valuation of a Trade Dollar (or Trade Pound or whatever) using the concept of 'Fair Market Value'. It follows my 2017 revelations of a 6.9 million NZD fraud within the BBX …

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Dennis / 9 August, 2018

Centrepoint’s Legacy of Sin

In this series I've discussed Bert Potter's Albany-based sex commune, Centrepoint, in the light of Angie Mickeljohn's personal story, and my own in the 1980's. I've given commentary on the nature of …

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Dennis / 9 August, 2018

Spirituality @ Bert Potter’s Sex Commune

In previous posts I have reported on the recently released film Angie and shared my own experiences at the Albany sex commune, Centrepoint. I now turn to the spirituality present and provide …

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Dennis / 9 August, 2018

The Power of Centrepoint

In a recent post I've given my take on the film Angie, a solid expression of one adherent/victim of Bert Potter's Albany commune, Centrepoint. I now turn to my own experience up there and 'tell all', …

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Dennis / 9 August, 2018

FILM REVIEW: Angie [& Centrepoint]

This post is the first in a series explaining the spiritual dynamics at work in Bert Potter's Albany Sex Commune, Centrepoint. I speak from the Christian perspective/world-view and cover the recently …

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Dennis / 6 August, 2018

Explaining the Samoan Con

In this post I answer the questions, "Everyone knows Samoa is corrupt but isn't that normal in third world countries? Can I still [invest/do business] over there, or is it foolhardy to invest?" with a …

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Dennis / 9 July, 2018

Pride; The Root of Evil

If you think the love of money is the root cause of evil, you're only half there. The Christian world-view is initially formulated from the Old Testament, the primary source of understanding human …

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Dennis / 3 July, 2018

Understanding the Roots of Usury

In order to understand something we need to dig through the murk of lies, deception & self-interest to get to the root of an issue or situation. Monetary Reformers generally fail to understand the …

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Dennis / 2 July, 2018

Godliness Through Independent Thinking

I share here some personal experiences from a recent family event where the contrast between group-think & so-called 'professional' opinion opposes the godliness of Independent Thought. Basically …

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Dennis / 20 June, 2018

Why Expose PoT, Victor Hafichuk

A correspondent asks "Why have you chosen [Victor] to go against [or] expose, seeing he has a but a minimum of followers?" "Why?" indeed. In this post I share the backstory and personal motivation …

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Dennis / 15 June, 2018

Tuila’epa Names OLP – Oops!

In an extraordinary political move, Samoa's Prime Minister Tuila'epa recently named and shamed the anonymous Samoan blogger Ole Palemia (OLP). A hugely controversial 'spirit' that has risen to to fame …

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Dennis / 5 June, 2018

Victor Hafichuk on Sara Schmidt’s Departure

Victor Hafichuk runs an online Ministry, Path of Truth, which I have commented on extensively. In the last few years he has lost all long-termers, generally for the same reasons, hypocrisy exposed, …

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Dennis / 29 May, 2018

God vs God in Samoa

God has an ongoing civil war in Samoa with the leadership of Samoa's biggest church (CCS) taking it to the Prime Minister over the payment of taxes. God's self-proclaimed leaders have gotten their …

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Dennis / 21 May, 2018

Path of Truth & Prophets

Responding to commenters here, I agree that the Christian Ministry run by Victor Hafichuk, Path of Truth, is overly judgmental and that God has called (and uses) prophets for today. I do not however …

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Dennis / 13 May, 2018

Samoan Commentary – Depressing?

In a detailed comment, a reader "J" raises multiple issues with my blogging. In this post I analyse the comments and respond in greater detail. I start with the entire comments received; repeat my …

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Dennis / 3 May, 2018

Understanding Autism

I share here my learning from experiences dealing with Autism; more accurately called ASD - a spectrum. Intertwined closely with my investigative work, Autism is a tricky one to deal with because …

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Dennis / 23 April, 2018

Bartercard vs Down – Trial Analysis

Bartercard's civil litigation against ex-member Nicholas Down has issues specific to Down and his terminated account, but it has also raised issues of consequence for the global Commercial Barter …

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Dennis / 23 April, 2018

Bartercard vs Down – Trial Report

I report here on a two day trial, Bartercard vs Down – CIV 2014-096-428, currently adjourned, probably until September 2018 when it will continue to generate heat in the courtroom. I share the factual …

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Dennis / 11 April, 2018

Bartercard vs Down – CIV 2014-096-428

This is the first in a series reporting on CIV 2014-096-428, Bartercard NZ Ltd vs Nicholas Down, being heard in Lower Hutt District Court, Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th April 2018. I will be …

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Dennis / 1 April, 2018

Pushing Through to Maturity

In this post I share details of maturing, mentioning the process of sanctification (the Christian concept) and dealing with truth - something that is fraught with challenge as we all think we want it, …

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Dennis / 29 March, 2018

Bartercard’s Demise: Updates

In a seemingly never ending story, I share more bad news about Bartercard and its parent company ASX:BPS, BPS Technology. I thank those from a variety of locations who have engaged with me in the last …

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Dennis / 14 March, 2018

Seasoned Investor: Sells ASX:BPS

In this post I share the conclusions of a seasoned investor who has recently done more research into the pig that I've called BPS Technology - Bartercard. What interests me is not that he has chosen …

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Dennis / 12 March, 2018

Short Story – You Never Know

In this short story an army soldier chooses to disobey a direct command that would have killed an innocent mother and child, with far-reaching consequences for many. It is a Christian allegory …

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Dennis / 8 March, 2018

ASX:BPS Disastrous Investment Analysed

In this post I analyse a disastrous investment made into the principal of Bartercard, BPS Technology, ASX:BPS. The writer asks me questions about where to from here, with the share price falling by …

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