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Editor's Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.
• ChildCare Choices of Boston (CCCB) refers parents to licensed childcare providers in the city and supplies information and advice about the types of childcare to help determine whether a family qualifies for state assistance. 617-542-5437.
• Child Care Resource Center, Inc. provides accurate information about quality, affordable childcare available to parents from all walks of life. Serving Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Needham, Newton, Somerville, Watertown, Wellesley and Weston. 617-547-1063; ccrcinc.org.


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Chicken Fried Day at The Gnarly Gar – ALL day, EVERY Wednesday!
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Starts Jul 31, 2019
Ends Jul 31, 2019
Every Wednesday, at The Gnarly Gar, your choice of Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken, served with grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes and Texas toast!
Wednesday Hours: 11:30a-10p
Accessible by car or boat with inside and outside dining available!
Served every Wednesday excluding holidays.
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Do you feel you have a voice through international structures on a global scale?
Do you trust the organisations that are taking decisions for you?
Do you feel you have a voice through international structures on a global scale?
Today, gender discrimination still affects many young people all over the world. Our gender and the way we choose to express ourselves cannot be allowed to have an impact in the educational systems or at our workplace. We need to find solutions to encourage gender-sensitive approaches, fight stereotypes and ensure equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, in all areas of life.
How many things do you know about your social rights? What is their importance and to which degree are they respected?
A lot of young people are discriminated, each and every day encountering new problems based on the people's prejudice. The new migration waves created social barriers and challenges regarding inclusion in the community. The young people who are rejected do not have the same chance in nowadays' society and they are many times ignored or even shunned, a thing that needs to change in order for society to evolve into something better.
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Today's world offers young people multiple ways to instantly inform themselves about almost anything. The internet and traditional media - like TV – often serve as the main sources of keeping up to date with modern society. Critically analyzing and discerning true information is a must nowadays. These skills also need to be backed up by open-minded and respectful engagement in conversations, such as to lead to a truly constructive and useful dialogue.
High stress, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses are becoming more and more frequent among young people all over the world. Although many students are facing these issues, they are still not comfortable enough to openly share how they feel and offer support to each other. Mental illness shouldn't be viewed any differently than other health problems and real measures need to be taken to spread the word about it and offer support to those in need.
Young people are suffering from high rates of unemployment, precarious and exploitative working conditions as well as discrimination in the labour market and the workplace. Recognition and validation of different skills obtained through internships, apprenticeships, social work, informal education is imperative for a better integration of people in the workforce. The lack of information and adequate skills for future employment puts a stop to the full inclusion of youth in the labor pool. Therefore measures need to be taken in order to ensure quality employment for all.
Education is the core of a well-functioning society, but haven't we all either heard of how flawed the education system is, or even been a part of it?
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A day trip to Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes NP
This was the second of the two day tramps I did over the weekend and it was simply a hut bagging exercise. I have been down the Sabine Valley before but never walked the whole Travers-Sabine Circuit (...but I will be in April if the augurs work for me...) so I have not visited Speargrass Hut before.
|Mt Robert track network map
The Kerr Bay DOC campsite:As I mentioned in the last post I stayed overnight at the Kerr Bay camp ground near Lake Rotoiti. This is a very nice DOC camp ground. It has a well appointed cooking shelter with free cooking facilities (lights, potable water, gas hob, hot water heater) plenty of table space and bins for your rubbish. There are about 40 odd tent and caravan sites and all the amenities you would expect.
It also has token operated hot showers which is a real bonus...get the tokens at the St Arnaud DOC office.
|DOC cooking shelter, Kerr Bay camp ground, St Arnaud
|Interior, Trampers cooking shelter, Kerr Bay camp ground, St Arnaud
|Dining tables, Trampers cooking shelter, Kerr Bay camp ground
I had a nice flat spot for my tent on the nights I stayed, but it absolutely hosed with rain on the Friday night. I stayed dry in my Coleman tent but it was a "near run thing' as the Duke of Wellington remarked. Everyone was a bit wet and bedraggled looking the next morning at breakfast...
The camp ground was full, mostly tourists but there were a few kiwis as well, there are also two slightly more "rugged" camp-sites at West Bay if Kerr Bay is full.
The camp ground was full, mostly tourists but there were a few kiwis as well, there are also two slightly more "rugged" camp-sites at West Bay if Kerr Bay is full.
|View up to tent/caravan sites, Kerr Bay camp ground, Nelson Lakes NP
You can book a site on-line from December through Easter, the rest of the time it is first come first served.
Speargrass Track to Speargrass Hut
When I was in the Army we walked over Waiau Pass and down the Sabine Valley to the old track around Lake Rotoroa. The track around Lake Rotoroa is gone now, wiped out by a big storm about 3-4 years ago.
As it is only 2.5 hours from a car park I thought it a good candidate for a "baggin's"
As it is only 2.5 hours from a car park I thought it a good candidate for a "baggin's"
|Lake Rotoiti from the Mt Robert car park, Nelson Lakes NP
The track is generally flat with a slight rise at both ends and takes approximately 2.5 hours each way, 5-6 hours return.They are relatively easy hours as well.
|Track to Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes NP
The start point for the Speargrass Hut Track is the Mt Robert car park. This is also the start point for the trip to Angelus Hut and the Mt Robert Circuit. The views are nice as it sits just below the 900 meter line.
The car park was already half full when I arrived at 08.30 I would imagine most were either overnighting at Angelus or Bushline Hut or walking the Mt Robert Circuit.
|A full Mt Robert car park, Nelson Lakes NP
Note: Don't leave your car here over night! This is the site of more car break-ins than any other area of New Zealand bar South Auckland. I'm exaggerating a bit but not by much. This car park is specifically excluded on some insurance policies used by the car rental companies.
Basically, you need to park in St Arnaud, the best spot is outside the DOC Maintenance HQ near the visitors centre.
Basically, you need to park in St Arnaud, the best spot is outside the DOC Maintenance HQ near the visitors centre.
|Day shelter and toilets at the Mt Robert car park, Nelson Lakes NP
There is a shuttle service during the summer to the car park, I think prices are around $20 per person.
|DOC track sign at the Mt Robert car park
|Closer view of the DOC track sign at the Mt Robert car park
|Map of the local track network around Mt Robert and the Travers-Sabine Circuit
As I said, this is the starting point for both the Mt Robert Circuit and Speargrass Tracks. My track headed off to the right around the flank of Mt Robert ridge. The track sign doesn't specifically say 'this way to Speargrass" but that is the way to go. It is a very nice beech forest track, initially dropping down to Speargrass Stream and then gradually climbing to the tussock flat the hut sits on.
|Start of the Speargrass Track at Mt Robert car park
|At the start of the Speargrass track
This track is all about root ladders and side streams; there are a lot of both to walk over. All of the side-stream have small foot bridges the exception being the river crossing near Speargrass Slip (more about that later). The track is a bit up and down but easy to follow.
|One of the many sidestreams you cross on the Speargrass Track
After an hour or so you descend right down to the bank of Speargrass Stream, the track follows the river for a good kilometre with a river crossing or flood track diversion near the infamous Speargrass Slip.
|First view of Speargrass Stream from the Speargrass Hut track
The river doesn't look too bad in this photo but brother was it deep and swift, I took a good hard look and thought "NO, bugger that for a laugh"! The pools in the river would be 4 feet deep and the water was whipping along and then under a series of nasty looking snags just hungering to drown somebody.
It is especially deep on the far side of the stream as it under cuts the river bank and has scoured out a deep channel. I used the flood track across the top of the slip instead, longer but much safer.
As always follow the golden rule of river crossings: if in doubt, don't cross...especially when there is a perfectly safe alternative.
|Speargrass Slip and raised level of Speargrass Stream
|Speargrass slip...the flood track skirts the top of the slip!
Here is a view of the river from the top of the Speargrass Slip flood track, you go quite a way up the slope to get around it.
|Speargrass Stream from the flood track above Speargrass Slip
After crossing the slip it was a series of gentle up and down sections all the way to the footbridge near Speargrass Hut. Your classic bog standard beech forest track....
|Speargrass Hut Track: climbing out from Speargrass Stream to the hut
|Speargrass Hut Track, typical standard of track
|Speargrass Creek from the bridge near the hut, Nelson Lakes National Park
|Speargrass Track: the footbridge just before Speargrass Hut
After 2.5 hours I arrived at Speargrass Hut which is one of the huts on the classic Travers - Sabine Circuit. The first question that popped into my mind was "Where is the speargrass....?" There wasn't any in the tussock clearing that I could see.
|Speargrass Hut as seen from Speargrass Track...note the board walk!
Speargrass Hut is very nice, it is a serviced 12 bunker and is relatively new having been built in 2006. The hut is always full as it is a crossing point on routes to Angelus Hut, the Sabine Valley, Lake Rotoroa, the D'Urville Valley, Blue Lake, Waiau Pass and other points to east and west.
It gets a lot of use, so it should probably be a 20 or 24 bunk hut.
|Speargrass Hut (2006)
I had a chat with the American guy who was in the hut, he was heading up to Angelus Hut using the Speargrass Stream route. Reading the hut book the majority of visits were from people on the Travers-Sabine Circuit and TA hikers who couldn't get over Waiau Pass and had to turn back.
|DOC sign on the outside of Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes NP
I would imagine they get a bit of snow around the hut in winter as it is sitting at over 1100 meters.
|Speargrass Hut: the sleeping platforms
|Speargrass Hut: the dining area...nice view out the window by the way!
I was kind of dreading the final climb from Speargrass Stream to Mt Robert car park. It was the last 30 minutes of a 6 hour tramp and it seemed like a long descent on the way in. Actually it was remarkably painless, in fact as I crested the last rise and saw the car park I thought "Unhhhh...is that it...?"
|Speargrass Track: A footbridge over one of the un-named side streams
|On the last uphill section of Speargrass Track
There are a few short sections of board walk on the Speargrass Track, there to protect areas of delicate alpine plants. I understand that there are extensive sections on the other side of Speargrass Hut as it descends Howard Ridge to Lake Rotoroa.
|Boardwalk along the course of Speargrass Hut Track
|Another section of boardwalk on Speargrass Track, Nelson Lakes NP
The track climbing to the car park is a 'root ladder', a type of track that is very common in Nelson Lakes NP. they are slippery but ok to walk on if you take your time.
|Root ladder for a track, Speargrass Track
|At the end of the Speargrass Track, Mt Robert end
If you are ever in St Arnaud you must drive up to the Mt Robert car park. It is well worth the effort as it sits at 900 meters and has awesome views down onto Lake Rotoiti, St Arnaud and the surrounding area.
|Lake Rotoiti and St Arnaud from Mt Robert car park
|Jon at the Mt Robert car park
I stopped at West Bay on the way back to St Arnaud, you drive past it on the Mt Robert road. I used the lake to wash most of the mud and grime off my boots and gaiters and took some photos of the lake from near the dock.
|Mt Robert Ridge from West Bay
|Lake Rotoiti Peninsula from West Bay
|Jon near the dock at West Bay, Nelson Lakes NP
Another great tramp on a nice bush track, and lunch at a awesome DOC Hut, really what else could you ask for! Speargrass Hut is the 89th DOC hut I have visited....I'm closing in on that hundy fast!!!
Access: Speargrass Valley Track can be accessed from the Mt Robert carpark, Lake Rotoiti.The obscure track heads off to the right from near the DOC track signs.
Track Times: It is approximately 10 km's to Speargrass Hut, or 3-3.5 hours. Total tramping time is 6-7 hours return.
Hut details: Speargrass Hut (Serviced, 12 bunks, watertank)
Miscellaneous: Need to negotiate the Speargrass Slip (flood track available).


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All our domestic wheelie bin cleaning customers pay by direct debit. Unlike most other wheelie bin cleaning companies, you don't need to pay 3, 6 or 12 months up front nor will you fall in to arrears because there is nobody home during the day. You only pay when the bin is cleaned, not before, however, at the time of signing up, we do take a deposit that covers one four weekly cycle. For example, if you have 2 bins cleaned every four weeks, we will take a deposit of £3.99 x 2 = £7.98, if you have 3 bins cleaned we will take a deposit of £11.97, etc… Please note, this pays for your final cleans, once you have given us 30 days notice.
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We can only carry out one off cleans in the Autumn/Winter period, one off cleans use a lot of water and we are normally try and save the water for new clients that sign up. If you require a one off clean please call the office before booking and we will inform you of the availability on your route.
This service has now stopped until Autumn 2019
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VIKI, the house of the future lives in Cluj and VIKI, the smart house butler are two of VIKI'S media appearances of this week.
VIKI confirms each passing day that yes it can be done. We started with an idea that seamed taken from a science fiction film but with the clear purpose of bringing the future at home as a user-friendly smart home solution. Easy to operate, intuitive and with a great "sense of observation" given the multitude of sensors installed in each room, VIKI gives the necessary intelligence to the objects connected to imitate the human behavior. It would be a unique product that not only controls the equipment in the house through mobile phone or tablet, but able to learn and reproduce human behavior in what concern the use of electronic devices.
Far for being only a technical solution which opens and close doors with a multitude of strange looking devices all around the house , VIKI should be looked at as a way of living. We wish that the entire family would "adopt" VIKI and feel confortable using it, be it wife, children and even pets for which we have developed a special feature.
More now you can take your preferences stored by VIKI at home, at the office or in vacation. The preferred settings for temperature, lights and music scenarios, will be automatically transferred to the new location, be it a hotel or a vacation home with the Mnemoniq function. The condition is to have installed a VIKI system even there.
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BugShot California May 9-12th 2019!!!
• Workshop is limited to 32 participants
• Workshop begins at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9th, 2019 and concludes Sunday at 1:00 p.m. May 12th, 2019
• Workshop is based out of Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center. It is housed in a former country club, is located adjacent to the park in the town of Borrego Springs. The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is adjacent to the research station and has 932 plant taxa including a number of species unusual in California, such as the elephant tree more typical of Baja California. Late winter and early spring bring spectacular wildflower blooms and throngs of visitors. 331 bird species such as greater roadrunners and golden eagles are on the park checklist. Reptiles and amphibians include over 60 different species such as chuckwallas, desert iguanas, and the red diamond rattlesnake. The 60 species of mammals range from kit foxes and mule deer to the majority of the endangered desert bighorn sheep remaining in California. The workshop will not take place in the State Park but it is an example of some of the diversity you may encounter.
Join professional photographers Alex Wild, Thomas Shahan, and John Abbott for a 4-day workshop exploring arthropod photography at Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center!
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Skinwalkers James Isaac
Published Aug 09, 2007The formula for an enjoyable "werewolf movie is not complex: cool man-to-wolf transformations, scary monster make-up, a bit of blood and gore, and hairy creatures chasing someone through the night. Unfortunately, Skinwalkers barely manages to meet any of the criteria.
Legend has it that a boy will lift the curse of the Skinwalker (aka werewolfs) on his 13th birthday. Timothy (Matthew Knight) is that boy. Unfortunately, the bad werewolves want Timothy dead so they can continue to be filthy creatures of savage destruction. Luckily, the good werewolves are protecting Timothy so the prophecy can be fulfilled and they can be cured of their Lycanthropy. As the red moon rises on Timothys birthday, the war for werewolf rights begins (well, not war really, more like a minor skirmish).
For a movie about bloodthirsty wolf creatures, Skinwalkers is woefully lacking in the "scary. In fact, about 20 minutes into the screening I began to wonder if this film was supposed to be a comedy. The audience spent more time laughing than cringing in terror but, sadly, the laughs didnt quite meet the standard of "so bad its good. The make-up and special effects, key elements in any werewolf movie, were cheap looking; the werewolves (of the two-legged, Lon Chaney variety) looked more like "dudes with beards than terrifying creatures of the night. (If you have a phobia of hippies you might find them a little unnerving, I guess).
Other than the few unintentional laughs and a gunfight that has to be seen to be believed, Skinwalkers is not worth your hard earned cash. If you are really in the mood for some good Canadian moon-monster action, go rent a copy of John Fawcetts Ginger Snaps instead. (Maple)


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I also notice it seems that Google has 2 banks of datacenters. Only one of the 2 does the partial update. Next partial update, the other bank of datacenters is used. Looks to me like -ex, -in, and -zu are involved this time. And, possibly -va. However, it could be that all of these are being rerouted all to one physical datacenter. Looking at traceroutes this may be the case.
I see it as google shifting things in the direction everything will be going in soon enough...
get used to it i say!
Sure, reneewood. I would expect at least another update of the form where the crawl/index cycle finishes and then data centers are updated in the traditional dance.
from: WebGuerrilla's compilation thread: [webmasterworld.com...]
That "another update" was Esmeralda, combined with the merge of deep and freshbot and the signs seem to be going in that more frequent or continuous direction.
[edited by: vitaplease at 11:43 am (utc) on June 24, 2003]
Funny, I'm leaning towards cw leading the way as far as I can see.
I think we will see a rolling update soon, however I believe this update will, eventually, end.
BTW, SERPS on WWW and all datacenters have made a huge switch again, burying one page I follow from #2 to nowhere. This dance still has legs or it's just randomness from here on out :)
1. www-fi.google.com
2. www-dc.google.com
3. www-va.google.com
4. www-ab.google.com
5. www-ex.google.com
6. www-cw.google.com
7. www-in.google.com
I feel fi, dc, va, ab have same data and ex, cw, in have other set of same data. ex, cw and in have more pages indexed and data is more current.
Yah, which leads me to believe these are a bit ahead of the game.
Strange - Yahoo is showing results for a few terms that are not in any of the datacenters but briefly appeared in a few last night. Somehow the SERPS stuck on Yahoo. I know because I have a highly searched term in Yahoo but no other index and referals are still rolling in.
Maybe this is a rolling update...
Also noticed the phenomenon in Yahoo, etc. datacentre switches are going completely crazy, more than I've seen before. I'm hoping -cw will disappear!
-Esmeralda was a witch. Don't think witches die do they?
-Sliced, diced, & spliced Update thread locked down tight as a tick before the "update's" over--or was it over then?Boxed up nice & tidy, an historical document for the "last dance"?
-Hardly any commentary from GG with regard to Esmeralda, but he did say expect one more traditional update after Dominic and here we are at the tail-end of some animal. If your theory is correct, I'd guess Esmeralda's out-to-pasture & we're off to a sputtering roll start.
rfgdxm1, any hints or guesses over there as to how the ODP factors into a continuous update?
Out of the many top results for a given query perhaps Google could see that in some cases there is no meaningful difference in score between two results. While they may calculate score values to a precision of 1/1000th or something, I doubt the Google folks or anyone would contend that they can be that accurate.
So if you have two results that whose scores are so close as to be indistinguishable, why shouldn't Google mix up the order these results are displayed? There are some simple techniques to ensure users would get the same results within a session, but two users executing the same query might get a slightly different result set.
This would benefit users because results that were "just as good" but otherwise buried might bubble out of obscurity. While the lack of stability is disconcerting to some, I think it's really the lack of quality that people complain about.
It would be good for sites because the dramatic ebb and flow of traffic resulting from a slight change in scoring would be dampened somewhat.
And it might be good for Google by reducing the incentive to exploit loopholes in their algorithms.
It's just the folks here that would hate it, I think :-)))
I'd guess likely not much at all. Only thing that comes to mind is that I'd expect Google to keep a close eye on the ODP. With a continuous update, I'd suspect that changes at the ODP would tend to be factored in fast. If so, being added or dropped from the ODP could effect a site more quickly.
Esmarelda will be "finished" at some point. "Francine" may go on forever.
The next update is a male term. I vote for Update "Fibonacci".
I have been seeing continous updates as well.
Is this really a good thing for the casual surfer?
I think people have come to expect a certain level of consistency that may not be offered with a "rolling update". I am not fighting change, or stating that I mind one way or another (roll with the punches...ya know?)....but will this be something that the average user appreciates or will it be a hinderance to locating the same information?
I certainly appreciate "fresh" news, but is it applicable to all searches?
I tend to be more of a google supporter than a google "chicken little", but I'm starting to wonder if all this madness isn't just a ploy to keep seo industry amateurs confused. I'm guessing that the boys and girls at G are either laughing or crying hard right now, and with all the brainpower they have their, I would probably put my money on the former.
This quote from wired magazine always stands out in my mind....."In general, optimizers make a living by guessing what Google regards as important. The way Brin sees it, the optimizers are co-opting Google's bond of trust with its users. He regards optimizers the way a mother grizzly might regard a hunter jabbing at her cub with a stick."
I'm guessing that a little short-term disappointment for users is worth the long-term benefit of throwing most seo "huntin' dogs" off the scent of google's algo. By keeping seo's away from manipulating results, it offers long-term benefits to users by reducing the amount of spam (which is ultimately the nemesis of a quality search engine).
Most of us know that this will be a "whole new ballgame" for doing SEO. For now, the only thing we can do is build quality sites with good structure and informational content, and hope for the best.
I think the mamma grizzly is growling and clawing a bit. Just my .02
[edited by: stuntdubl at 4:17 pm (utc) on June 24, 2003]
This is all part of the changes GoogleGuy said we would all be happy about!
Here is my advice
BE PATIENT - If you wait long enough your site might be totally gone rather than appearing and vanishing.
BUILD CONTENT - It beats mowing the lawn and maybe someday Google may index it for a few hours.
GET LINKS - Just make sure they aren't descriptive links cause then you'll be booted from all relevant terms.
PUT YOUR SALES COPY ON EVERY PAGE - May annoy the user but this way when GG ranks your contact page #1 and buries your index page, at least you got a shot at a sale
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE- At least you now have a new chance of being #1 every day
IF YOU ARE A WW MEMBER AND YOUR SITES ARE DOING WELL - Make sure to call all the others whiners and say that Google is fine it's just that "Your site sucks!"
Seriously, though, the only plan that keeps me cranking through all this is putting out tons of pages and sites. Throw enough #$@#@ against the wall and some will stick.
I think people have come to expect a certain level of consistency that may not be offered with a "rolling update".
I disagree. In fact, many "searchers" actually assume that Google is constantly being updated. A "once-a-month" update schedule just doesn't make sense unless you have some deeper knowledge about how Google works. Personally, I learned about the monthly "update" the day I found this forum :)
Yeah, a lot of people I know think Google should be like the computer on the Enterprise. Always with the right, up to the moment answer. In the past, the truth is Google could have put on the home page "The current index is stale by X days, as the last update was on [insert date here.]" The searchers would much prefer seeing something like "The current index is updated daily for your maximum search satisfaction."
I disagree. In fact, many "searchers" actually assume that Google is constantly being updated.
This is probably true, but I think searchers expect the same results to be in the same "ballpark" as they were before. I am certainly not non-bias, but for some of the terms I have been noting lately, sites can go from top 20 to past 200 in a matter of hours. I hope there will be more consistency than this, and I expect that there will be.


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I've finished my 2nd year of University so that means it's summer for me and it's already been amazing. To start off, the choir I'm part of "Leeds Contemporary Singers" have made it onto a new BBC One Show called "Pitch Battle". The competition will be aired Mid – June but it's been the most amazing experience for all of us.
Secondly, the support for my latest single "Before Life Gets You Down" has been truly incredible. I want to thank you everyone who has streamed, bought or even just listened too it.
I'm also trying to gig as much as I can this summer so once I have the dates I will post them on here but also if you want to keep up to date, my social media is very active.
Have a great week!!
Lots of love,
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17th February 2017
So, it's a new year and it's been ages since I've posted BUT I promise I come with some exciting news. Since October time I have been working on my new debut single 'Before Life Gets You Down' which is OUT NOW!! I've been working on it for months alongside the most talented individuals and I'm so excited that it's released now.
Available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and other social media sites.
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22nd October 2016
So, I know it's been ages since I've updated this website!! I didn't think I would get so busy and I just completely forgot in all honesty (SORRY). However I am back to tell you what's new and what's going on in my life.
Firstly, I'm back at University now (Leeds College Of Music) so everything is slowly getting on top of me but I'm managing to handle alright…for now. But, I have two last gigs in October and then I'm in the midst of booking more. I officially have a band now and they are pretty darn cool so it'll be great to get some gigs with them I hope!
My first gig is THIS SUNDAY – 23rd October!!! It's at the Blues Bar in Harrogate – Perfect venue by the way, it's got a stage and everything! I'm mostly used to floors and tiny spaces but there's a stage at this venue! AMAZING. I'm on at 6pm and will be performing two 45 minute sets alongside my pianist. Our set has a lot of covers turned on their head making them quite blues/jazz like and then a few of my original songs as well.
My second gig is on the 30th October. It's at the Puss 'n' Boots in York. This venue is great because it's filled with such a welcoming and lovely audience who actually interact with me when I'm performing. I always get the most out of performing when there are people talking to me and asking me questions. I'll be on around 6ish/6:30 and performing for around 1 hour 15 full of the same sort of music but with backing tracks instead.
I'll let you know of my upcoming gigs in November. Hopefully there will be some!! But with all these talented musicians doing exactly what I'm doing some venues are just overbooked, but if there is a venue that anyone would like me to perform at please drop me an email or leave a comment below.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Lots of love,
Becky! x
21st July 2016
I'm starting this blog off today! This is going to be just updates on what I'm doing throughout the weeks. I'll try update the blog weekly so it can involve upcoming dates and performances. So, this Sunday the 24th I am performing in the Valley Gardens in Harrogate as part of HappyGate! Which is a festival involving art, music, outdoor activities and an all round fun day. There will be other acts performing through the day on the stages and I am lucky enough to be on one of them. I will be performing at 5:20 till 5:45 on the Second Stage. It will be a great day for everyone so if you're around the area come down!
That is what I have this week, I have been away on holiday so just getting back in the swing of my gigs, I have a few more coming up these couple of weeks but I'll put them all on here as well as on my social media!!
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Rock climbing and roller skating and golf...oh my! We've got your kid's birthday party covered. Besides these spots, there are rentable park shelters and pavilions in the Reno area that might be just what you are looking for.
The Discovery
There are three party rooms at The Discovery and quite a variety of goodies and things to do that come along with a party room rental. If you like the idea of kids having lots of fun and actually learning something while they do it, The Discovery is the birthday party venue for you. Officially called the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, the facility is located at 490 S. Center Street in Reno.
VSA Nevada
Go to VSA Nevada for a kids' birthday party with an art theme. Included with the rental is a creative art project conducted by an experienced art teacher, and kids get to take their project home. The party spot is Reno's historic Lake Mansion, home of VSA Nevada. The house is located at 250 Court Street, Reno, on the corner of Arlington Avenue and a block south of the Truckee River. There is free parking in the Mansion's small lot.
Fleischmann Planetarium
Facilities at Reno's Fleischmann Planetarium make for a unique birthday party setting. Parties include the use of the Planetarium Party Place; admission to a movie, star show, or science activity; and lots of fun with the Planetarium's exhibits. The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is located at 1650 N. Virginia Street, University of Nevada.
Chuck E. Cheese's
Chuck E. Cheese's in Reno is something of a classic for kids' birthday parties. There are three packages available—The Star, The Super Star, and The Mega Super Star. All will give you reserved table space for two hours. The local Chuck E. Cheese's is in the Smithridge Shopping Center, 5000 Smithridge Drive, Reno.
Wild Island Family Adventure Park
Wild Island Family Adventure Park is the largest of its kind in the Reno/Sparks area. Kids' birthday parties at Wild Island can be customized, from simple gatherings to extravaganzas that include all of the park's many attractions including the Waterpark during the summer months. Wild Island Family Adventure Park is located at 250 Wild Island Court in Sparks.
BaseCamp Climbing
BaseCamp is the climbing venue at Reno's downtown Whitney Peak Hotel, home of the world's tallest climbing wall (164 feet!) that rises above Virginia Street next to the Reno Arch. Inside, a special kids' climbing area is available for birthday parties. The kids' climbing room is designed for children 100 pounds and under. BaseCamp also includes a large indoor bouldering area for bigger kids. BaseCamp Climbing is at 255 N. Virginia Street in Reno. There is plenty of parking right across the street in the hotel's own parking structure.
Fun Quest at the Grand Sierra Resort
Fun Quest is a huge video arcade inside Reno's Grand Sierra Resort. Kids into video games will love this place, which includes the latest games and a big laser tag arena. There are quite a few options for kids' birthday parties at Fun Quest. The Grand Sierra Resort is located at 2500 E. 2nd Street in Reno.
Boomtown Fun Center
The Boomtown Fun Center has a big arcade with plenty to do and takes care of pretty much everything except the birthday cake. Boomtown is located off I80 at exit 4, on the west side of Reno and next door to Cabela's.
Roller Kingdom
There are three different birthday party packages at Reno's Roller Kingdom roller skating rink. Each party includes a variety of goodies along with the roller skating. Birthday parties at Roller Kingdom are billed for 10 kids, with an additional charge per child for more. Roller Kingdom is located at 515 E. 7th Street in Reno.
Magic Carpet Golf
Magic Carpet Golf bills itself as Nevada's largest miniature golf course. There are three courses—two 19-hole courses and a 28-hole course. Birthday party packages include 19 holes of golf and a variety of other amenities, but you have to bring your own birthday cake. Magic Carpet Golf is located at 6925 S. Virginia Street in Reno.
Rock Sport Indoor Climbing
Birthday parties at Rock Sport Indoor Climbing are available on weekends. Rock Sport kids' birthday parties are an adventure in the popular sport of rock climbing and supervised by Rock Sport staff with all the proper safety equipment. Options available include pizza from The Blind Onion and a cupcake with edible carabiner from Bake My Day. Rock Sport is located at 1901 Silverada Boulevard, Suite 10 in Reno.
Playful Potter
For a birthday party with art and pottery painting, the Playful Potter is the place to go. There are a number of birthday party options available, including the Picasso Party Package and van Gogh Party Package. The Playful Potter is located at 1351 E. Prater Way, Suite 109 in Sparks.
Jump Man Jump
Jump Man Jump is an indoor facility full of inflatable structures for kids to jump and climb on. Reservations are available every day of the week and there are several birthday party options from which to choose. Jump Man Jump is at 335 Edison Way, Suite 2 in Reno.
Jump N Shout Sports for Kids
There are two Jump N Shout birthday party packages and a choice of add-ons. You bring the kids and the staff takes care of just about everything else. This is a fun and active place full of things like bounces houses, trampolines, a zip-line, basketball, and a rock climbing wall. Jump N Shout is located at 8543 White Fir Street, #D2 in Reno.
Archie at Aces Ballpark
Have your child's next birthday party with Reno Aces mascot Archie during a home game at Aces Ballpark in Reno. Birthday party packages include 10 game tickets, Diamond Dollars (good for food and merchandise at the ballpark), a special baseball for the birthday person, a visit with Archie during the game, and more. There are three packages from which to choose.
EZ AIR Indoor Trampoline Park
Birthday parties at EZ AIR Indoor Trampoline Park can be scheduled any day of the week. The basic rate includes up to 10 kids, an hour of jumping plus time in a private party room with pizza, bottled water, plates, utensils, and napkins. You bring birthday party decorations and cake and treats as desired. All jumpers under 18 must have a signed parental waiver, so come about 15 minutes early. EZ AIR is located at 95 E. Patriot Boulevard in Reno.
Need 2 Speed Indoor Kart Racing
Need 2 Speed is all about go-kart racing. This unique facility features a big indoor go-kart track and racing machines suitable for both kids and adults. Need 2 Speed is indoors for year-round comfort and the go-karts are electric (no gas fumes). There are three party rooms for rent and various packages available for racers of all ages. Need 2 Speed is located at 6895 Sierra Center Parkway in south Reno (off S. Virginia Street and a block south of Home Depot).


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For a television advertisement to be effective, do you need to lay out everything for the viewer and make it obvious? Or, is an advertisement more memorable if you let the viewer connect the dots themselves? Here are two examples of television advertisements that promote the product in a slightly more intellectual/emotional way that promotes engagement and curiousity:Read More »
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On November 8, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a broadcast to the nation that Rs500 ($7.40) and Rs1,000 currency notes would no longer be recognized legally as currency. "Great," said Corporate India, economic commentators, foreign investors, international think tanks and global rating agencies. "Masterstroke," echoed the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The aim behind the government's action was to combat tax cheating, counterfeiting and corruption. Eliminating large denominations makes it harder to hide large amounts of cash. Modi noted that the move complements the country's swachh bharat abhiyan (Clean India campaign). "For years, this country has felt that corruption, black money and terrorism are festering sores, holding us back in the race towards development," he said. "To break the grip of corruption and black money, we have decided that the currency notes presently in use will no longer be legal tender from midnight tonight." Added Finance Minister Arun Jaitley: "The goal of this is to clean transactions, [to] clean money."
"This announcement appears to be the most significant change made by the Modi government to date," says Girish Vanvari, partner and head (tax), KPMG in India. "Its impact could be even bigger than GST (the Goods and Services Tax which is still running the gauntlet of politicians)." Adds a report by Crisil, a global S&P company: "Tuesday's move could change the face of the Indian economy, improve the government's fiscal position and tax compliance. The size of the cash economy will shrink, as will black money generation avenues, because of the better cash-flow trail."


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AST 1498 - Unintentionally sowing the seeds, The confusion in the lady's heart
"Miraculous Physician Qing, if I did not mishear, you mean to sever the meridians then reattach them?" Ziche Sha spoke up at this time.
"You did not, do you not have faith in me?" Qing Shui smiled as he looked at this kingdom-toppling beauty, she was definitely qualified to be considered as such.
The lady was silent, before looking at Qing Shui: "I'll sever my meridians, could you help me reattach them?"
"Sha'er, stop fooling around, how could you suspect Miraculous Physician Qing." The old man shouted, but Qing Shui could still feel the joy and indulgence emanating from him.
"You are also afflicted with a hidden disease, I can help you for free later on if there's such a need." Finished speaking, Qing Shui turned to look at the old man.
Qing Shui's words had another implicit meaning, that helping the old man would come at a price.
"Old Master still has time to turn back, as a doctor I will not assure you of anything, but I will put forth my best effort, do you still wish to take a chance?" Qing Shui wished to see the potential of the old man.
Do not look down on this small tst, those who could persist were in the minority, after all this was severing one's meridians, to a martial artist's cultivation this was equivalent to contracting AIDs and being cured, who would dare to gamble like this?
"Compared to living like this, may as well take a shot, I have faith in Mister anyway." The old man forthrightly said.
"Daddy!" Ziche Sha lightly called out.
The old man waved his hands, signalling the lady to stop speaking, slightly shaking his head.
"Miraculous Physician Qing, I hope you truly can cure my daddy." Ziche Sha looked at Qing Shui and spoke seriously, her tranquil tone carrying an unclear connotation.
"The filial piety of Miss Ziche can be seen by the heavens, the Old Master will certainly be blessed with safety." Qing Shui said smilingly.
Hearing this, the lady's hands began to tremble, this scoundrel actually dared to try his luck on this matter, but she was had no way of changing the situation, the matters that her father had decided on were final, this time father had brought them to his side, meant that as long as the physician was able to describe the symptoms, and say they could cure it, even a fraction of a success rate would be worth a shot.
The entire curing process blew the other people's minds, Qing Shui directly used his golden needles to sever the old man's meridians, making him bit his lip in pain, his face a sheet of pale white.
Ziche Fei however, did not make any sounds, Qing Shui calmly drew out the invisible qi within his body, before reattaching his meridians.
Qing Shui used the Qi of Rebirth to reattach the meridians, which actually required a long period of time, the old man's children were all extremely anxious, as the old man was their pillar.
Qing Shui only stopped after four hours, though he could have been faster, and could have lessened the old man's suffering, but sometimes the message needed to be sent across through pain
"How is my Daddy?"
The old man was in a weakened and semi-conscious state, Ziche Sha anxiously asked after seeing Qing Shui stop, while the others also shot worried glances towards him.
"It will have no damage to him, he will wake up after a while, take this and boil the medicine, let him drink it." Qing Shui took out a bag of medicine and gave it to Ziche Sha.
Ziche Sha quickly took the medicine to boil.
This short time seemed extremely long, after a while, Ziche Fei slowly opened his eyes, on his tired face were streaks of unmistakable exuberance and joy.
"Thank you Miraculous Physician, I can feel my recover, this is truly unthinkable, you are the strongest Miraculous Physician I've seen." The old man happily said.
This caused the others to be jolted with shock, to actually reattach meridians, though they did not know their father's condition, but they sought out many powerful physicians and Alchemists who were all helpless, yet this young man managed to accomplish it.
This meant that, stronger than those other people, who were considered Miraculous Physicians in their own right, this young man had far surpassed them, and was a true Miraculous Physician.
Miraculous Physician, a god-class physician!
At this time, Ziche Sha already had the medicine ready at the side, it only required water to run over it, so only a short while was needed, hearing Ziche Fei's words, Ziche Sha's eyes shone with an incredulous look, this was the first time she had seen a man differently.
"Try not to overuse your Origin Qi this month, after a month the recovery will be complete, I shall leave now." Qing Shui smiled and said
This also reminded them, it was time to pay for the treatment.
Of course, the fee for this treatment was not ordinary.
"Sha'er, you escort Mister, you can remunerate him on the way out." Ziche Fei saw that this young Miraculous Physician had astonishing capabilities, he felt that they were rather harmonious together, if they could get together, this would be a good thing for them.
Qing Shui was shocked, was this old man trying to give away her daughter, though she was pretty good, Qing Shui did not have such intentions…...
If Ziche Sha knew of his dirty and frivolous thinking, she might've fought him.
Qing Shui bid the others farewell before leaving, with Ziche Sha following him out.
"You have cured my father, how do you wish to be remunerated." Ziche Sha lightly said, she did not know how best to thank Qing Shui, a Miraculous Physician like Qing Shui would not care for ordinary things.
"Where's the Ziche Clan's sincerity, unless you want me to give conditions? When I raise conditions, would you be unilaterally willing to comply?" Qing Shui turned around to tease her.
Qing Shui was not angry, he simply did not know what the Ziche Clan was cooking up, hearing her words made him feel like an extortionist, if it was truly like this, then he really wouldn't mind extorting a little.
Ziche Sha's body trembled slightly, as Qing Shui's gaze while he was speaking carried with it an imperceptible dominance and stunning possessiveness to it.
"You cured my father, so long as I can accomplish it, I will not reject your conditions, I could even give away my life." Ziche Sha lightly said.
Ziche Fei only had this daughter, and only in his old age, she was truly beloved by him, he had even helped her overcome two False God Tribulations, where she almost died, ZIche Sha was truly grateful to this father, but her love for him was also for another reason.
She was not actually Ziche Fei's daughter, but rather her mother was one of Ziche Fei's women, and even Ziche Fei knew that she wasn't his biological daughter, as she was already six months pregnant upon arriving at Ziche Fei's house.
She unintentionally stumbled upon this fact, her father and Ziche Fei were sworn brothers, when her clan was annihilated her mother bore massive wounds and carried her to the Ziche Clan, dying not long after she gave birth, therefore she became Ziche Fei's daughter, while her mother, both treated her very well, they believed that she was still in the dark, but in reality she had long discovered the truth.
This was why he treated Ziche Fei like so,in her heart, Ziche Fei was her most respected and loved father, she wanted to continue to lie to herself, for her father, mother, siblings and the warmth of home.
These matters gradually went by, but she would not tell Qing Shui of them, which is why she spoke such words.
"Then I'll have you be my woman, would you agree?" Qing Shui smiled, he knew this woman was a fledgling, although she looked mature and charming.
Ziche Sha trembled, her gaze towards Qing Shui coldened, before slowly saying: "Could you change your condition?"
"I can, don't be my woman, but you cannot be others' women,whenever I think of you, you have to come and accompany me to sleep." Even Qing Shui found himself appalling.
The lady was angered to the point of wanting to kill Qing Shui, this was essentially the same as being his woman…...
The woman's heart sank, as she slowly replied: " I'll comply with whatever you say."
"Then to you agree to the first or the second condition?." Qing Shui smiled as he inquired.
The lady looked away in disgust, lightly saying : " I'll choose the second option."
Qing Shui was shocked, she was a truly stubborn lady.
Touching his nose, Qing Shui was only trying to crack a joke, merely not in favour of her attitude, unaware that things would escalate this rapidly, she probably thought he used these medical skills to accomplish shameful things, her disgusted gaze indicative of that.
Qing Shui saw her disgust and wanted to do something, but decided against it, shaking his head : "Fine, remember what you've promised today, I'll leave first."
Ziche Sha was shocked, she thought that she would not escape the fate of being ravaged today, but to think that he would leave of his own accord, her heart filled with joy, but also a tinge of disappointment.
Qing Shui left without any sense of unwillingness, he did not even turn his head, as if he had no interest or lingering reluctance towards her, she looked at Qing Shui's disappearing silhouette, dazed.
"Little girl, why are you reluctant."
A voice came at this time, Ziche Sha turned her head to see Ziche Fei, embarrassed, as she spoke : " Daddy, what are you thinking about, he's just a scoundrel."
"Scoundrel? With Daddy's experience, he is no scoundrel, with his capabilities he does not need to stoop so low, while his eyes are limpid, you can go over to the Imperial Cuisine Hall to take a look, then you will discover what kind of person he is, a dispirited lady walked in bringing four children, he sought no remuneration and took them in, he can treat poor people for free, give away free medicine, while towards the rich, he would charge exorbitant prices, ten times, a hundred times of ordinary prices, he justifies it by saying that an able man should do more…...He has confidence, some martial artists or rich people, in order to treat their illnesses, he would ask for half their assets, would they prefer their wealth or their life?...... The harshest terms he gave was to choose between their life and all their assets, that is truly a question of money or life. Of course this is all targeted at the immoral evildoers, but even if they are good people, so long as they can afford it, they should expect to pay a bit more."
Ziche Fei had long since done a complete investigation on the Imperial Cuisine Hall.
Ziche Sha was curious towards Qing Shui, what kind of person was he, previously she felt like he did not have any real interest towards her, but then why would he bring up such a condition?
She had already agreed, but yet he didn't immediately move on her, walking away so nonchalantly, without even a hint of reluctance, was it her charm that was lacking…..
She had to visit the Imperial Cuisine Hall to see…...


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A point from a forgettable match in Kiev kept England on course for next year's World Cup finals but the negative tactics and lack of flair were seen as further evidence that Hodgson's side are falling behind the world's best.
Former England striker Gary Lineker and now BBC presenter described the performance as "woeful".
However, Hodgson seemed baffled by the reaction and took Lineker to task.
"I'm surprised anyone who has played for England, captained England and played in games of this nature can be that critical," Hodgson was quoted in British newspapers.
"This is the second time. My disappointment would be that I saw Gary Lineker play, I remember him captaining the team and playing some great games for England but I'm also pretty sure he played in some games when it wasn't easy and I don't think every game he played for England was a total success.
"I try to placate most people but I'm afraid I've just seen a group of players missing seven first-team members beat Moldova 4-0 and come to Ukraine and draw 0-0.
"You can criticise us or praise us or do whatever you want to do but don't think you're going to put words into my mouth or get me agreeing with these opinions."
Hodgson said Lineker was out of step with the public.
"I will be surprised if I'm walking down the street in the next few weeks and people aren't actually saying 'You did well in those two games.' I'd be surprised. But we'll see."
England have been hard to beat since Hodgson took over from Fabio Capello, losing just once in his 20 games.
They have rarely looked like a side capable of challenging for major honours though, and were outplayed by Italy in last year's Euro 2012 quarter-finals before losing on penalties.
So far in the qualifying campaign for the World Cup, their only wins have been against San Marino and Moldova.
Captain Steven Gerrard also defended England's performance.
"The manager asked us for a clean sheet before the game," Gerrard said in the Guardian. "He asked us to be difficult to beat and make sure the group was still in our hands."
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by John O'Brien)


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Xmas in July
Saturday July 7, 2018 - Sunday July 8, 2018
Event Navigation
Saturday, 7 July 2018
97 km, flat / hills, touring pace.
Meet at Midland train station at 9.00am for a 9.15am departure.
Come and celebrate Christmas in July at Toodyay in the company of your cycling mates.
We will ride North on back roads to Upper Swan with a stop at Ginger's Café for morning tea, and lunch purchases for consumption en route.
Then it's a cruise through the beautiful Chittering Valley and the more challenging ride to our lunch stop in the Julimar State Forest. I'm sure the first floor verandah at the Freemasons Hotel will be a popular place to have a beer or two after a nice hot shower. Our hosts Stella and John will be providing a Christmas feast of turkey, ham and pineapple, gravy and five seasonal vegetables, Christmas pudding with custard, bread baskets, tea and coffee and a glass of port. All this for $35 per head.
Sunday, 8 July 2018
89 km, flat / hills, touring pace.
After our continental breakfast we head back to Midland via Clackline. This would be the start for those wishing to ride on the KEP Track and / or the Heritage Trail from Mundaring. Morning tea at the Bakers Hill Pie Shop will be in order, then we continue through Wundowie, Wooroloo, Chidlow and Mundaring before the descent down the scarp through Darlington to Midland.
Accommodation and meal costs:
Shared hotel rooms @ $50 per person, this includes the continental breakfast. There is a variety of room layouts available, i.e., twin, double and family with double plus single. So if you are prepared to share rooms and beds, the more people we can have on tour.
There is also three motel units available with en suite, one double and one single @ shared price of $55 per person, this includes the continental breakfast.
Please notify me if you have any dietary needs. Payment for the accommodation, breakfast and the Christmas feast is to be made upon arrival at the Freemasons Hotel.
Numbers will be limited, so confirm your booking with me early.


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Thank you for such a lovely article. "Volunteering for classroom parties is something I miss at this time of the year" touched my heart, since after 13 years of being Homeroom Mom, today was my last one since my youngest enters middle school next year. I'll have one more Christmas to enjoy his handmade ornaments. I'm too tired from all the plotting, planning, and then running party games for 84 children to process the finality of it all, but it's slowing starting to sink in as I write this. Maybe I'll have a good cry, maybe I won't. I'm not sure! At least my 11 and 12 year old boys are still home, and I'm not dealing with an "empty nest" just yet. You're right... part of life is growth and change; we have to roll with it or it will roll over us. May you and your sweet family have the Merriest of Christmas, even if it's a new form of merry!ReplyDelete
You're welcome and thank you for the comment. The growth and change happen in stages, with adjustments made for the circumstances. I know this is just a minor one...by the way, the skies cleared for a brief amount of time today and I saw the sun. That always helps. Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family, too.Delete
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Mount Lilydale Mercy College, or MLMC, is a catholic co-educational school in Lilydale which has been catering to the needs of students from the Yarra Valley and outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne for the past 115 years.
The young men and women of MLMC are taught the important values of spirituality, learning and community in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Always exploring new ways to assist in enhancing the academic achievement of the 1500 students, the IT team at MLMC approached DIB with an idea to upgrade their Home Economics classrooms with some of the latest in video capturing and recording technology, helping to make the food preparation and cooking lessons more visual and valuable for the students.
By using two high quality EVO 2 dome cameras installed over the demonstration bench the teacher is able to not only show the demonstration projected live at the front of their classroom using a new Epson projector, but coupled with the installation of a Digital Video Recorder, or DVR, the teacher is then able to record the lesson with their audio instructions with a click of a button so students are able to review any of the recorded lessons!
The Extron MLC226 control panel installed and programmed by DIB also allows the teacher to easily switch between which cameras, either above preparation area or above stove-top, are being projected. The panel also includes buttons such as record start/stop and microphone up/down making the system simple to use.
Bundled with the supply of a Wireless Headworn Microphone and installation of four flush mounted ceiling speakers, students are given the complete solution to viewing and hearing a demonstration happening at the front of the room from anywhere in the classroom, no more crowding around the bench!


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Tackling Mental Health in the Workplace
By The Smile Initiative
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Tackling Mental Health in the Workplace: Creating a New Zealand Mental Health and Well-being Tick through mental health first aid, education and practical skills in the workplace
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The Idea
The Smile Initiative is a social enterprise aimed at raising awareness and empowering our workplaces to understand and manage their own mental health and assist others around them with mental illness and psychological distress to improve the mental health and well-being of New Zealand's employees and their employers.
Every 15 hours a New Zealander will take their own life- this statistic is unacceptable. Approximately 50% of our Kiwis who have completed suicide were known to be in employment. People are spending 2/3rds of their day in the workplace yet we often forget a person brings their whole self to work; emotions, sleep deprivation, worries and all. We need to empower people to manage their own mental health and to be equip with the skills to help others in the workplace.
Our specific plans is to create a pay it forward policy in which an organisation can implement our programme and buy our products and as a token of gratitude we will be providing free first aid training, kits or workshops to the local community (i.e schools, churches, community centres) or small businesses that don't have the capacity to otherwise receive this training.
Our slogan is ACE it! Awareness--Compassion--Empowerment all key features to improving mental health in New Zealand
What we offer
· ACE courses- Basic Skills and First Aid in Mental Heath - up- to-date New Zealand specific statistics and evidence based information
· ACE Kits - New Zealands first Mental Health First Aid Kit!
· Practical Workshops including Sleep hygiene, Stress & burnout and distress and de-escalation techniques
· "Paper Therapist" – Evidence based self-directed therapy workbooks based
The Mission
Our aim is to create the first New Zealand mental health tick/ stamp of approval for the workplace to ensure that workplaces are safe and responding to the mental health and wellbeing of their staff. We have a vision in which a company will obtain a "Smile" once it has enough trained staff to recognise and respond to mental health issues within the workplace and for that smile to represent that they are deemed a psychologically safe workplace.
Who we are
Known for her loud voice, enthusiasm and goofy humour. Currently working between inpatient and community mental health settings including crisis work afterhours. Passionate about making positive change in the world and fighting against discrimination and stigma towards mental illness. Annoyingly enthusiastic about dogs and strong coffee.
The brains behind the operation; Colart is a crazy corporate rebel with a world class moustache. He is a well known innovation coach and plays a central role in the local start up ecosystem including Startup Weekend, Flux Accelerator and Lightning Lab. Colart is pursuing his passion for building beautiful businesses. Colart's approach to life is intense, insightful, compassionate and highly productive.
Some call him a creative genius not just because he is artistic but he can turn Olivia's bizarre ideas into real things. Has a dream of one day owning his own land so he can purchase a ride on lawn mower. Finds dishwashing therapeutic and has a pug called Amigo.
Your classic kiwi bloke. Jack of all trades master of none. Working as a Registered Nurse in Adult Acute Mental Health providing that shining light at the end of the tunnel that seems so far away for some. Loves a good slow cooked brisket on his Texas style BBQ. Appreciates that his wife is the primary reason his son is so cute.
Born in Fiji and bred in South Auckland. Loves engaging in her community and learning about other cultures. She loves cherries and nana naps and giving hugs. She works as a Mental Health nurse in the community and Clinical Coach to inspire and spread her passion for seeing people with mental illness find hope in their journey to wellness.
Working as an occupational therapist within community mental health team for the last 6 years Jordan loves the challenge of supporting our most vulnerable communities. Loves sunflowers, her dog Puggles and good old fashioned banter.
Kiwi Canadian pocket rocket known for her curly blonde hair and infectious laugh. Working as a mental health nurse in the acute crisis team. Gym bunny and avid traveller. Advocates that exercise and laughter are essential for wellbeing.
Maori , Fijian man with the dreadlocks who loves himself a good korero and dabbles in his fair share of yoga. Working casually as a mental health nurse in inpatient settings building rapport with those who are acutely unwell and lending a non-judgemental ear for those who need it both in and outside of work.
Working as a mental health nurse in acute community mental health team James is of Tongan/Indian descent and is passionate about cultural and indigenous issues. Enjoys reading, art and discussing the big issues with close friends. Has a weak spot for KFC and is getting tired of his house renovations.
Where will the money will go?
We have spent every last dollar of our own money ( yes out of our own pockets) and now we need your help to ensure this vision becomes a reality! We have chosen crowd funding in the hope Kiwis recognise how valuable our programme can be for workplaces all over New Zealand and that the potential to change and save lives.
We need at LEAST 20,000 ( which sounds like a lot, we know, but have a look below if you don't believe us!) but if we could raise even more than this would allow us to create even MORE workshops, training programmes and first aid kits.
Number crunching time…
IT including website development: $3,500
Marketing materials: $800
Advertising: $2,000
Social media promotion: $500
Start up production and administration costs: $2000
Specific services and products:
· ACE First Aid Kits prototype: $1000; ongoing production of first batch : $6000
· ACE courses: Manual development: $1,500, Design/illustration: $2000, Printing: $1,500
· Paper Therapist: Content development $1,500, Design: $2000, Production and printing: $3000
· Workshops: Development of content and resources: $1,500 per course ( currently 4 courses), Printing: $1,200, Additional resources: $750
Help us in creating a movement in which mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is not a luxury but a standard practice that creates more open and accepting workplaces and keeping people safe.
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Holy smokes we did it!
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We managed to get it across the line ALL thanks to each and everyone of you! We are shocked and humbled by your generosity and cannot fully express how grateful we are with words but 1000 x thank you. Thank you for believing in us enough to put your own money on the line. We will work our bums off to make this happen! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You will all get your rewards once the campaign formally closes and we get a list of you all and your preferences until then... rest easy knowing you will join us in making a difference in little old New Zealand.
Much love,
The Smile Initiative Team
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"Thank you for your dedicated energy towards mental health + well-being, so to make a difference. Ensuring all are wholly appreciated ❤"
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"Great initiative. All the best."
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"Yaassss team smile! "
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"Amazing work Liv (and the rest of the team). Really inspiring!"
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"Love the work you and the team are doing, Liv. So needed. Much love, Ceej. "
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"Good Luck in your Endeavours Great potential for this service"
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"Such a great idea!! Can't wait to see this take off!"
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"I think this initiative could have saved me a fair bit of suffering. Thank you for starting it. "
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"Go for gold guys!! Xx"
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"Wishing you all the Best! "
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"Fantastic initiative, well done - here's hoping you reach your target "
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"Good for you Olivia, what a lovely team of people and such a worthwhile cause. Our very best wishes for a successful venture"
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"Good luck guys. Great initiative 😀"
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