Tag Archives: New Zealand

Lack of sleep blights pupils’ education

Posted on May 9, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Sean Coughlan Sleep deprivation is a significant hidden factor in lowering the achievement of school pupils, according to researchers carrying out international education tests. It is a particular problem in more affluent countries, with sleep experts linking it to the … Continue reading →

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NZ sexism row: EMA boss Alasdair Thompson sacked

Posted on July 6, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Alasdair Thompson deserved to be fired for his comments. They were sexist (by his own admission), crude, and disrespectful. Women have many obstacles in the workplace and to attribute a woman’s lack of performance on natural processes is beyond belief. … Continue reading →

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