Janet M. Gibson Grinnell College Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life. Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because it activates many
ACT Party “The Government must reconsider waiting for Medsafe approval before making COVID vaccines available, in light of the new more contagious COVID strain sweeping the world,” says ACT Leader David Seymour “We’ve got used to feeling a bit invincible as an island nation on a pandemic planet, this
Amanda Salis University of Sydney If you – or someone you care about – are embarking on post-holiday weight loss, understanding the body’s physiological responses to excess kilojoule intake could give you the edge for a successful New Year’s resolution. Weight loss is never easy, but the first days to
Melanie Gregg Danielle Defries University of Winnipeg Before the holidays ruin your wellness plan and make you turn as green as the Grinch, try these 10 ways to help you stay on track and keep your festive spirit. Often we feel if we can’t stick to our regular routine,
Simon Black Sovereign Valley Farm, Chile sovereignman.com Back in July, Yale University began a critical study on COVID vaccines. But there was an interesting twist to Yale’s study: scientists weren’t looking at the actual vaccine candidates; instead, they were studying how to most effectively convince people to
I’m not a member of the firearms-owning cohort, but having just read this document: I certainly sympathise with their concerns about law enforcement’s rapidly escalating demonisation of their community. New, or renewed, firearms-license applicant’s now have a compulsory requirement to name their ‘health practitioner.’ Their practitioners are
An interesting article popped up in the local Queenstown weekly paper this week. Titled “Drug Warnings“, I expected to read about people getting busted for selling drugs in the town and I wasn’t disappointed. Apparently a major bust has gone down which targeted bad guys from Whangarei and Queenstown,
When the mapping of the human genome was declared complete nearly 20 years ago, pundits hailed it as the dawn of a brave new era of genetic medicine. Well, it took a while, but those breathless claims seem to finally be coming to fruition. The most well-known – and controversial – manifestation
righttolife.org.uk The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has joined the Royal College of Midwives and the Society and College of Radiographers in releasing guidelines emphasising the importance of a non-directive approach to prenatal screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome. Parents must
David Johnston Centre for Health Economics Claryn Kung Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School lens.monash.edu What do you need to survive a crisis? A healthy bank account and low levels of debt? A good education? A belief in a higher power? Good neighbours and a strong sense
Adam Taylor Lancaster University ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la. The festive period is a time for family, friends and happiness. The worst thing most people face is a bit of digestive discomfort from overeating. But for a few unfortunate individuals, Christmas is like a scene from National
righttolife.org.uk A prominent member of the House of Lords has called on the Government to stop the provision of ‘DIY’ home abortions, which she says have “proven to be so dangerous”. In a recent article, Baroness Philippa Stroud criticised the Government for introducing a dangerous and harmful ‘DIY’
Simon Black Sovereign Valley Farm, Chile sovereignman.com Before committing heresy today and subjecting myself to the unforgiving courts of cancel culture, I’m compelled to state that I am not an ‘anti-vaxxer’. Now, we live in a world where when you say you’re NOT something, you’re immediately
Jenin Younes aier.org Jenin Younes is a graduate of Cornell University and New York University School of Law. Jenin currently works as an appellate public defender in New York City. She enjoys running, restaurants, and reading in her free time. Lest you were hopeful that some semblance of normal
Nilufar Ahmed University of Bristol From birthdays to weddings and graduations, this year has seen many personal celebrations cancelled, while communal festivities such as Bonfire Night, Eid and Diwali either haven’t been celebrated or have been more subdued. So it might feel tempting to downplay Christmas too, especially with
