The sailing world is in shock after the death of “genius” sail designer, Gautier Sergent at just 47. Sergent, a Frenchman who was the lead sail designer for Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s America’s Cup challenge in Barcelona later this year, previously spent several years working in Auckland for
The word for today is… bailiwick (noun): 1 law enforcement : the office or jurisdiction of a bailiff 2: the sphere in which one has superior knowledge or authority : a special domain Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : The first half of the word bailiwick comes from the Middle English word for “bailiff”
David Seymour’s new ministry, the Ministry of Regulation, is looking for staff while other government agencies are being forced to make cutbacks. A number of ministries have outlined their plans to reduce staff numbers, including the Ministry for Primary Industries which is planning to cut 384 roles, and 188
The word for today is… emote (verb): : to give expression to emotion especially in acting Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Emote is an example of what linguists call a back-formation—that is, a word formed by trimming down an existing word. In this case, the parent word is emotion, which
World leaders are reigniting calls for a pandemic agreement to be finalised, more than two years since negotiations began. Among them is former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, who told Stuff’s daily news podcast, Newsable, that it’s “almost incomprehensible” no resolution has been reached, with a
The word for today is… acme (noun): : the highest point or stage also : something or someone that represents perfection of the thing expressed Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : In Greek, acme meant a mountain peak, but in English we hardly ever use it in the physical sense. Instead we speak of
Our new Action Plan is focused on the economy, cost of living, law & order, health and education so we can get NZ back on track. pic.twitter.com/M2JeDeRLTe — Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) April 1, 2024 Discuss it on The BFD. If you would like to access exclusive Member content
The word for today is… docile (adjective): 1: easily taught 2: easily led or managed : tractable Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Docile students have always made teaching easier than it otherwise would be. Today calling students “docile” indicates that they aren’t trouble-makers, but there’s more than just good
Francis Menton cfact.org The effort to increase the percentage of electricity generated by intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar inevitably brings about large increases in the actual price of electricity that must be paid by consumers. The price increases grow and accelerate as the percentage of electricity generated
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Nicholas Fondacaro Nick grew up in East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. He graduated from Binghamton University in 2013 with a degree in Political Science. While at Binghamton he served as the Speaker of the Student Assembly and wrote for the Binghamton Review, where his love for journalism started. After graduating, he interned
Ming sojournal.co.nz “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ
NewZealandDoc Philadelphia-born psychoanalyst, psychiatrist and author who emigrated to New Zealand in 2006. He retired from psychiatric practice in 2021, refusing to be inoculated, after working in the public sector in New Zealand. newzealanddoc.substack.com I have long hesitated to write in anything approaching a ‘religious’ vein, for
The word for today is… pandiculation (noun): : a stretching and stiffening especially of the trunk and extremities (as when fatigued and drowsy or after waking from sleep) Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Cat and dog owners who witness daily their pets’ methodical body stretching upon awakening might wonder if there is
The word for today is… lunatic (noun, adjective) noun 1 dated, now offensive : someone affected with a severely disordered state of mind 2 informal : a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, reckless, or uncontrolled manner adjective 1a dated, now offensive : affected with a severely disordered state of mind b
Julie Ponesse brownstone.org Dr Julie Ponesse, 2023 Brownstone Fellow, is a professor of ethics who has taught at Ontario’s Huron University College for 20 years. She was placed on leave and banned from accessing her campus due to the vaccine mandate. She presented at the The Faith and
