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The Strange Death of Knowing Stuff
When I read that some educationalists have decreed the novel is now considered ‘problematic’ with its ‘white saviour’ narrative and use of racial slurs, then I can’t but help but despair at how quickly something so culturally significant can be memory holed in the pursuit of progressive ideals.
This Is Fueling Identity Theft
Employers not using E-Verify can be easily fooled, according to several experts, as fake documents have become increasingly sophisticated and artificial intelligence is helping criminals, too.
Trump Bars Global Censorship Agents
The State Department will not tolerate “extraterritorial overreach by foreign censors targeting American speech,” the document said.
The Millennia-Long Journey from Christmas to Exmass
For centuries, Christians barely took notice of Jesus’ birth.
The India Deal We Never Voted For
Trade should benefit NZ first. Immigration policy should serve the long-term stability of the nation, not the short-term political vanity of ministers. If we keep pretending those two things are unrelated, we should not be surprised when the NZ we wake up to feels less and less like home.
Will NZ-India Trade Deal Survive NZ Parliament?
Labour now holds the fate of New Zealand-India trade deal.
Is Today the Day?
Today’s leaders will ensure wars will continue and those serving in the forces will continue to be faced with, “Is today the day?”
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Face of the Day
Ruth was obliged to sign the Official Secrets Act at which point she was told the work involved specifically the breaking of German codes.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… perdition (noun) - 1a: eternal damnation b: hell 2a archaic : utter destruction b obsolete : loss Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Not a word very suitable for the festive season, but them's the breaks. Perdition is a word that was borrowed into English in the 14th
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.
The Good Oil Daily Roundup
Just a brief note to readers who like to add their own contributions to Daily Roundup in the comments. This post is for family friendly humour ONLY thank you.