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This Controversy Is Drowning Out Common Sense
New evidence supports caution for acetaminophen use in pregnancy – linked with neurodevelopmental disorders.
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The End of Civil Dialogue?
I’m sure I’m not the only one to fear that the tradition of civil dialogue died with Charlie.
Are the Wheels Wobbling?
The National Party looks fragile as we near an election in about one year’s time and there appears to be nobody willing to make some tough calls to jolt the economy into shape in time to win.
Trump’s Home Truths at the United Nations
During Macron’s speech, at the point where he stated France would recognise a Palestinian state, a number of delegations stood and gave a standing ovation. NEW ZEALAND WAS NOT ONE OF THEM, remaining seated and giving no applause.
We Need a Real Open National Debate
More than at any other time, New Zealand needs a genuine national health debate. Yet it seems that almost everyone in authority and mainstream media is keen to avoid this.
Mood of the Boardroom Serves Up a Humiliating Reality Check for Luxon
By publicly affirming his staying power without provocation, Luxon is now exuding weakness and vulnerability. The political sharks are smelling blood in the water and in Wellington that means trouble.
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Face of the Day
‘We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant’ – Tylenol
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… apathy (noun): 1: lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness 2: lack of interest or concern : indifference Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : While its siblings antipathy, sympathy, and empathy refer to often strong emotions, whether tender or terrible, apathy is unconcerned with all that. Whether one is
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee.
