Tom Baker Ann E. Bartos Caitlin Neuwelt-Kearns University of Auckland Octavia Calder-Dawe Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Susan E Wardell Tom is senior lecturer in human geography. His research focuses on the making, circulation and implementation of public policy, with a particular focus on policies that address aspects
The word for today is… whet (verb, noun) – verb – 1 : to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) – whet a knife 2 : to make keen or more acute noun – 1 : a spell of work done with a scythe between the time it is sharpened and the
James Goldrick Australian National University James Goldrick AO, CSC joined the Royal Australian Navy as a 15 year old Cadet-Midshipman in 1974 and retired in 2012 as a two star Rear Admiral. He is a graduate of the RAN College, the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program, the University of
The word for today is… invective (noun, adjective) – noun – 1 : insulting or abusive language 2 : an abusive expression or speech adjective – of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Invective originated in the 15th century as an adjective meaning “of, relating to, or characterized by
rt.com A well-intentioned person who wants to change an unjust political system should keep in mind that it would be his or her personal responsibility to not be corrupted in the process, provocative thinker Jordan Peterson told RT. The Canadian intellectual, whose ideas made him an icon for conservatives
The word for today is… fiscal (adjective) – 1 : of or relating to taxation, public revenues, or public debt 2 : of or relating to financial matters Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Fiscal derives from the Latin noun fiscus, meaning “basket” or “treasury.” In ancient Rome, “fiscus” was the term for the treasury
Gerry This phrase has mixed origins. It is suggested that the phrase first emerged in the 16th or 17th century implying that as lords were wealthy and could therefore indulge in drink, to be ’drunk as a Lord’ was based on the idea that aristocracy could indulge in drunkenness more
Dear Editor The Biden-Boris green virus which infects most of the West has become a danger to Australia. PM Morrison has promised one billion dollars for “hydrogen, CCUS (carbon capture usage or storage), batteries and critical minerals” – all to achieve “net zero”. NOT ONE of these green dreams will produce
To fully understand what is happening right now you need to walk a mile in a firearms licence holder’s shoes. There are quite a few different kinds of licences in New Zealand today so the best way to bring what is happening home to those of you who do
ungainly (adjective) – 1a : lacking in smoothness or dexterity b : hard to handle 2 : having an awkward appearance Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : What do you have to gain by knowing the root of “ungainly?” Plenty. The “gain” in “ungainly” is an obsolete English adjective meaning “direct,” ultimately derived from the Old
Gerry A short-lived event. The term originated in a proverb dating from the time of Chaucer, “Full wonder lost back nine days never in toune” and was found in quotes from John Hayward in 1546, “This wunder as wunder’s last nine days”. I found an interesting usage in the
The word for today is… felicitate (adjective, verb) adjective (obsolete) : made happy verb – 1 archaic : to make happy 2a : to consider happy or fortunate b : to offer congratulations to Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Felix, a Latin adjective meaning “happy” or “fruitful,” is the root of our English words “felicity” and
Recently Newshub ran a piece asking its readers if they cared about correct grammar. An Auckland woman has sent a complaint to Countdown over its poor use of grammar on some of its signs. Karen Wilkinson has written a letter saying their in-store checkout signage refers to “12 items or
The word for today is… abhor (verb) – to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Abhor means “to loathe” or “to hate,” and while loathe and hate have roots in Old English, abhor derives from Latin. The roots of abhor can give us
Jon Miltimore fee.org Jonathan Miltimore is the Managing Editor of FEE.org. His writing/reporting has been the subject of articles in TIME magazine, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, Fox News, and the Star Tribune. Bylines: Newsweek, The Washington Times, MSN.com, The Washington Examiner, The Daily Caller,
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com In 1905 H.G. Wells’s “The Club of Queer Trades” novel was published. It described a London club in which membership was confined to individuals who has invented an entirely new and profitable commercial activity. His examples were basically absurd, such as a fellow
