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Marriage and the gender gap in college education.

Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, Deadpool and Spider-Man: Homecoming. They dont get the same respect from the so-called serious critics and the awards judges, but they seem to me to be exactly what a superhero movie should be. They make us laugh, but they still trade in some recognisable human emotion for their impact. The Suicide Squad, from Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, might not be quite up there with the very best of them. But, working with all the freedom an “R” rat...

This spotted gar in the Louisiana Bayou is an ancient and native fish species. From art to religion to land use, much of what is deemed valuable in the United States was shaped centuries ago by the white male perspective. Fish, it turns out, are no exception. A study published in Fisheries Magazine, a journal of the American Fisheries Society, explores how colonialist attitudes toward native fishes were rooted in elements of racism and sexism. It describes how those attitudes continue to shap...

Redevelopment plans for the ailing museum on Rolleston Ave would see a soaring blue whale skeleton and two whare in a dramatic new welcome space. The plan includes demolishing large parts of the museum that were built between the 1950s and the 1990s. The 19th century heritage buildings will be retained and restored, along with part of the 1970s wing overlooking the Botanic Gardens and part of the 1950s building on Rolleston Ave. John Kirk-Anderson/Stuff Canterbury Museum director Anthony Wr...

Fleet readying for the start - National Hansa Class TT Series Round 4 at Carsington © Benny Shakes With Covid restrictions limiting entries and use of the club facilities, all supporting organisations and volunteers worked effectively together to provide a very successful and enjoyable day. As the club is now closed on Tuesdays we were unable to host the Fun Regatta, and although this was a disappointment the event day itself was enjoyed by everyone. The changing rooms were open an...

My wife and I recently celebrated our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Planning how we would mark the occasion was left to my discretion. Maybe I should have taken her on a vacation — a second honeymoon of sorts. Instead, I planned a gathering of a few dozen friends at our house. Perhaps I’m cheap, but one of the key reasons I did so is that I think of our marriage as a public thing, even if few people actually know the inner workings of our marital life. Our marriage is an entity with ram...

Concern over repeat data hacks happening in the public sector Concern over repeat data hacks happening in the public sector 26 May 2021 The Waikato District Health Board is still grappling with a crippling cyber attack and potential privacy breach. A group claming to be responsible says itll release confidential data -- if the DHB doesnt comply with its ransom demands. IT security expert David Ayers says the DHB has had about seven major IT security incidents over the past few years -- and...

Concern over repeat data hacks happening in the public sector Concern over repeat data hacks happening in the public sector 26 May 2021 The Waikato District Health Board is still grappling with a crippling cyber attack and potential privacy breach. A group claming to be responsible says itll release confidential data -- if the DHB doesnt comply with its ransom demands. IT security expert David Ayers says the DHB has had about seven major IT security incidents over the past few years -- and...

ANALYSIS/OPINION: The late James Q. Wilson, former professor of government at Harvard University, once said, “It is not money, but the family that is the foundation of public life. As it has become weaker, every structure built on that foundation has become weaker.” Those words came to mind as I reviewed some sobering and disturbing statistics from Pew Research and others on the views of Christians when it comes to marriage and cohabitation especially young Christians. As our society has de...

Churches should certainly be doing outreach, but more than that, we need to do a lot more "in-reach."