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On Behalf of Vanessa’s* Parents

On Behalf of Vanessa’s* Parents

In response to David Farrier’s blog, Paul Thistoll’s behaviour, and David Fisher’s upcoming article: It is appalling that the details of the most devastating aspects of our family life is being used by activists to paint us as bad parents.

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News Briefing: 19 June 2025

News Briefing: 19 June 2025

Republished with Permission Author: Bryce Edwards FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, TRADE Phil Pennington (RNZ): Why NZ's involvement in possible US-Iran war may hang on Europe Adam Pearse (Herald): New Zealand pauses Cook Islands funding over China deal stoush Laura Walters (Newsroom): Confusion as NZ becomes midpoint on China

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The Good Oil Word of the Day

The Good Oil Word of the Day

The word for today is… chagrin (noun, verb): noun : disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure verb : to vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Despite what its second syllable may lead one to believe, chagrin has nothing to do with grinning

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Night Cap

Night Cap

If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@goodoil.news

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Good Oil Backchat

Good Oil Backchat

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Today in Rock History

Today in Rock History

Today in Rock History is a music orientated segment where we would like to encourage readers to share their thoughts and tastes in music and discuss the various aspects of any music topic. This post is not limited to rock music. You are encouraged to bring anything music-related along

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We Must Avert an Intellectual Dark Age
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We Must Avert an Intellectual Dark Age

One of the greatest risks of AI technology may be a degradation of the learning process itself, and thus a new intellectual dark age. It is up to teachers and teaching institutions to do all they can to avert such a catastrophic outcome.

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