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In the next part of our series analysing LA Galaxy in the 2016 MLS campaign, we look at another aspect of our bespoke data collection to study their performance.
In February, we published two articles that explored the data around LA Galaxy's chance creation and their designated players. Both pieces helped us understand the team's performance during the 2016 MLS regular season in 2016.
At the end of the designated player piece we briefly touched upon our next area of study and the topic of this piece - goalkeepers. To create an easily comprehensible structure to this analysis, we have decided to divide it into two separate articles. Below you will find the first section, which focuses on LA Galaxy's goalkeepers, and in a future piece we will explore their opponents' goalkeepers.
In recent years, the role of goalkeepers has changed significantly. Whilst their main job remains as a shot-stopper, managers such as Pep Guardiola have revolutionised their positioning. In his style of play, he requires the goalkeeper to have excellent technical footwork, participate more in the game and work as a sweeper who is able to set up play from the back.
Different managers have different ideologies around how to best manipulate the goalkeeper, so where are LA Galaxy on this scale? Are they looking for certain types of distribution? Are they successful in their distribution? And do the answers to these questions perhaps differ depending on the current score in the game? If managers are clear about their ideology and how they want to play, in theory they should be able to implement preferred tactics right from the back. This all leads us to the ultimate question; was there a trend in how LA Galaxy conceded shots and goals during the 2016 MLS regular season? If this can be understood, it provides huge benefit for managers and goalkeeping coaches in how to set up defensively to avoid awkward positioning.
Before we get into the numbers it is important to note a few restrictions in the analysis. Firstly, we have only looked at LA Galaxy's regular season (2016) games, so the data does not include the three play-off matches they participated in (or the start of the 2017 season). Secondly, when we refer to attempted distribution throughout the study, it signifies when the goalkeeper has had a clear option in making a decision around where to pass the ball, i.e. last minute clearances are not included in this. A successful distribution consists of a throw, kick or a header from the goalkeeper that reached a player in the own team. Thirdly, when we refer to distribution type we have omitted all goal kicks, as the only way to kick these are from the ground, which would inflate this measure if it were taken into account. Lastly, in the graphs below, whilst all three goalkeepers who appeared for LA Galaxy in the 2016 regular season have been grouped together (as their measures did not differ too much between each other), it should be stressed that any graph below can be split into player specific preference if that would be of interest.
This report is divided into five sections. The first sections look at total tables for LA Galaxy's three goalkeepers to give an overview of performance. The second part consists of three stacked bar graphs showing distribution success rate for LA Galaxy's goalkeepers depending on the level of pressure they are under and the current score in the game (winning/drawing/losing). The pressure is divided into four categories where high pressure suggests an opposing player was in a position to charge the kick down, medium pressure means the opposition forced the goalkeeper to play the ball early, low pressure would be where the players were not able to block the kick but still decided to put pressure on the goalkeeper, and lastly when the goalkeeper was not put under any pressure at all. This will enable managers to identify at what parts of the game and under what level of pressure specific goalkeepers seem to perform/struggle. Combined with the aforementioned follow-up section to this analysis looking at their opponents' goalkeepers, managers will be able to understand how (and why) they should distribute the ball to fit the team and maintain possession, which ultimately should be seen as the goal.
The third section of the analysis is made up of three bar graphs showing the distribution target depending on the current score in the game. Within each graph, there is a split to see the number of successful and non-successful distributions and where they happened. The fourth section builds on this and looks at the distribution type, again visualised through stacked bar graphs depending on the score. Comparing the second to fourth part of the analysis enables managers to understand the overall distribution from goalkeepers that LA Galaxy aim for at certain parts of the game. For example, if the aim is to keep possession, they will be able to identify that they should use certain distributions more than others.
In the final part of the analysis, we look at shots on goal and goals conceded, taking into account where the shots took place in relation to the goal. This is visualised through a heat map layered over a goal to see if there is a propensity for LA Galaxy to concede shots and goals in certain areas of the goal. This could help the manager and goalkeeping coaches to understand the positioning of their goalkeepers. It would also help them in the positioning of their defence to give extra support to areas that show concession of the majority of goals. With this in mind, let's get into the analysis.
In the table below, we can see that Brian Rowe was LA Galaxy's chief goalkeeper during the 2016 MLS regular season:
Rowe made 31 appearances and played a total of 2,795 minutes, outperforming the other two goalkeepers on all measures aside from goals conceded per game. His score for this measure sits at 1.1, which is 0.1 more than Dan Kennedy at 1.0. However, as the other two goalkeepers played so few games it is hard to get comparable measures. This is another reason as to why we have decided to group all goalkeepers for the rest of this analysis.
The graph below shows LA Galaxy's success rate for distribution while winning:
A notable observation from this graph is that the success rate improved when more pressure was applied on the goalkeeper, against one's natural expectation. However, a closer look into each of the graphs shows that there were only a small number of distributions where the pressure was low or more, suggesting that it is hard to draw strong conclusions from these observations. Overall, the grand total measure to the far right displays that roughly half of the distributions on average were successful.
Now let's move on to the success rate while LA Galaxy were drawing the game:
This graph is a little more aligned with what one would expect. The success rate gets worse as more pressure was put on the goalkeeper, again with exception of high pressure (with a total of 11 observations). The grand total of 68.5% success rate is significantly higher than the previous graph (53.1%) when LA Galaxy were winning the game. One possible explanation for this would be that perhaps LA Galaxy had the option to play the ball short to defenders when drawing, as the opponents were not chasing the game and hence play with a lower defensive line. This is something that the next few graphs investigate further.
To complete this section of the analysis, we'll now look at the distribution success rate when LA Galaxy were losing:
The graph above does not show a strong correlation between distribution success and pressure put on the goalkeeper. However, the grand total succession rate at 71.2% is the highest when compared to the other game states. With the previous two graphs in mind, this is potentially down to the pressure put on the goalkeeper, which supposedly is less from an opposing side when LA Galaxy were losing.
Our next focus is the distribution target; essentially, who the goalkeeper chose to pass the ball to. Again, we'll start with when Galaxy were leading a match:
The distribution target when LA Galaxy were winning is heavily skewed towards strikers, with 40.8% of the total number of distributions heading to the forward line. Wingers were the second most common distribution target, which suggests that when LA Galaxy were winning, they preferred to play the ball long rather than roll it out to one of their defenders. Before we move on, it is worth noting that the record for passing the ball to centre and full backs is perfect, with all aimed passes reaching their target.
Looking at the game state when LA Galaxy were drawing, the bars have moved around a little:
In this game state, passing to centre-backs was the most common distribution target with a total of 40.2% of all distributions going this way (of which only three out of 264 occasions were unsuccessful).
So how does this compare when we look at the times when LA Galaxy were losing?
This graph illustrates a very similar distribution, in that passing to centre-backs was by far the most common way of distributing the ball at 34.6% (this time with a perfect success rate). Therefore, distribution success is correlated to the score-line in the game. When LA Galaxy were drawing or losing, they were given more opportunities to pass the ball short to their centre-backs. This comes as a result of a lower sitting defensive line from the opponents, enabling this type of distribution to a higher degree.
So, how does the type of distribution differ between the varying game states?
We can see that a kick from the ground was the preferred way of distributing the ball regardless of the score-line in the game. However, the preference to kick the ball from the ground seems to be slightly higher when drawing or losing the game. The goalkeepers did not often kick the balls from their hands, and when doing so we can see that the red bar is significantly higher when winning or drawing, suggesting that this was an ineffective distribution type if the aim was to remain in possession. Clearly, managers may want to discourage this type of distribution if they prefer a possession-based game.
Let's now look at shot distribution:
More than half of the shots (56.1%) were taken in the lower parts of the goal, and the middle of the goal follows as the second most common part to shoot with a total of 23 shots or 13.9% of the total. When looking at the top of the goal we can see that the distribution is quite even across all three parts of the goal, but what does this look like if we move on and look to where the goals were conceded?
The graphic shows that the vast majority of goals were conceded in the lower corners, with the bottom left yielding the highest rate at 23.1%. If we compare this to the previous graph, it makes sense that most goals were scored in this part of the goal as most shots were aimed at this area. Another observation is that 12.8% and 7.7% of all goals were scored in either of the top corners. This is actually higher than the proportion of shots taken in these corners. It is generally more difficult to aim a shot in either of the top corners, but it is also more difficult to save the successful attempts. This naturally translates into a better conversion rate for shots places in the top corners.
The study showed that, on average, the success rate for goalkeepers distributing the ball to their teammates is higher when drawing or losing the game. When looking at the distribution target, we could see that when LA Galaxy were winning, they were forced to hit the ball long (pass to strikers) as a result of the opposition being likely to play a higher defensive line. The distribution type showed that LA Galaxy mostly kicked the ball from ground even though the accuracy when throwing was significantly better and close to perfect. In the final part of the analysis, we could see that most goals were scored in the lower corners of the goal, even though the conversation rate was highest in the top corners. This should be used in conjunction with video analysis to see whether there is a trend in terms of the positions where goals have been scored. So now that we know how goalkeepers best retain possession and where most goals were being scored, how can LA Galaxy improve their pressure on opposing goalkeepers and improve their chances to win games? To get the answer, keep your eyes open for the next article in this series!
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I'm in the process of updating some material which I will soon post here but in the meantime you should take a look at this article. It has some great ideas. Click on the link below for some good ideas and links. Some of these are new to me.
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2009 Budgets are in and for many who oversee the Operations and IT Budget, you are probably challenged to reduce your capital budget by at least 40% lower than what you originally put in. As the pressure to cut continues, you may want to rethink about the software vendors you have selected to introduce into the Enterprise, or even think about replacing your legacy Enterprise applications with more cost effective open source alternatives.
Still not convinced about Open Source or Lower Cost Alternatives? Well according to Gartner, approximately 85% of companies surveyed are already using Open Source Applications in 2008. The other 15% surveyed have plans to incorporate Open Source Strategies within their Enterprise in 2009. Whether your a small business, or you are looking to minimize costs – attached are some of the most cost effective applications on the market that can easily replace some of your more expensive Enterprise solutions and functions.
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It may not come as a surprise to you, but the biggest aspect of self-realization is…. (Duh duh DUUUHHH!!!) realization of the Self. See? Told you it wasn't surprising.
I actually started down the path of self-realization kind of by accident. I was trying to do other things, I was meditating, I was reading spiritual books, and I had a moment of clarity where I realized exactly who I was. It was very confusing because I didn't know what to make of it, and I had several profound insights which I've written about previously, but I thought I'd write about the process in case anyone else is wanting to reach a deeper level of understanding.
There are four "soul questions," which the Chopra Center recommends asking before you meditate. These are:
1. Who am I?
2. What do I want?
3. What is my purpose?
4. What am I grateful for?
The first question is the one that we're going to look at. When you turn your focus inward (as in all spiritual practices, the answer lies within), and ask yourself the question, "Who am I?" you'll probably feel a couple of answers come up.
You might get a specific, direct answer like your name. Like you may hear, "I'm Tommy (or whatever your name is)."
You also might get indirect answers like, "I am me." or partial answers like, "I am my personality."
Whatever answer you receive, consider "havingness" versus "beingness".
For example, "I have a name." but I am not my name. If I change my name will I be any less me? "I have a personality," but I am not my personality. If my personality changes, will I be any less me?
You cannot BE that which you HAVE. I have a car, I am not my car. I HAVE a computer, I am not my computer. I HAVE an arm (two, actually), I am not my arm. I HAVE a mind, I am not my mind… or am I?
But my mind is how I think? Am I not then, my mind? Am I not that which makes thinking possible? But what if you… change your mind? What then? Would you be any less you?
If you lost everything, your car, your spouse, your house, your kids, your job, everything, would you still be you? Even if you lost — dare I say it — your mind, would you still be you? These things might be things you have a preference for, or things that you enjoy, or things that you think you need, or roles you play, but they are not you. They are not the REAL you.
You are not your mind. You are not your body. You cannot be that which you have, nor can you be that which changes. However, if you meditate on this deeply, if you allow your true Self to speak to you, you will come to the same conclusion that all spiritual seekers find:
That that which you are is far greater, far grander, and far more magnificent than you've ever thought possible. That which you are, is that which is unchanging. The REAL you, is immortal, unchanging, and ever-present.
That which you REALLY are is simply that which IS, that which always has been, and always will be.
It is from this "IS-ness" that spiritual masters speak. Lahiri Mahashi states in Autobiography of a Yogi, when asked why his body wouldn't appear in photographs unless he willed it, said "I am spirit. Can your photographic equipment capture the omnipresent invisible?"
It is from this IS-ness that I speak. I am no spiritual master, but in my own searching, in deep meditation, I know that I am spirit. I am love. I am eternal. I am consciousness. I am God.
This last statement is bound to rile up a few people, and it's a deeper topic for another time, but let me just say this: God is everything, yes? And are we not part of the everything? And thus, are we not all God?
Good. Now let's move on, because I want to close this up…
Here's the thing: spiritual teachers are a dime a dozen. Like gurus, you can find some good ones, and some bad ones. The really good ones will never tell you to buy their book because all the answers you seek lie within it. In truth, all the answers you seek lie within (ironically, all great spiritual texts tell you that outright. We just don't listen.), so if you have answers, trust that your spirit, the universe, or God is speaking to you now, revealing all the answers. It is within the stillness of your mind that you will hear, feel, and see that which you seek.
Every spiritual seeker, who humbly and sincerely asks to know will be shown the way. Without exception. It is part of the Divine Plan that you know who you really are, to know your true nature. In truth, everything that God is, you are. You are kindness, you are love, you are compassion, you are joy, you are bliss, and you are immortal.
You have simply forgotten.
I am here to remind you. That is, to re-mind you. To help you remember your divinity. To help you remember your spirit. And when your spirit is remembered, there will be such joy within you that you won't be able to contain it. These truths will become obvious and self-evident. And you will look into the eyes of others with kindness, love, compassion, joy, and bliss, and see that they are immortal too.
And there will be peace on earth, on earth as it is in heaven…
Tommy Heiden is a family photographer based out of Maple Ridge who, when he's not caring for his amazing wife and two beautiful children, is occasionally found taking pictures of other peoples' wives and children, and even more often, speaking and blogging about how to add more love to your life.


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During the summer and early autumn months from about December to April, the westerlies tend to move south giving more settled weather. Always be prepared for a change though. Also, during this time, weather systems from the tropics can make their presence felt, mainly over the North Island, with a period of warm wet windy weather.
In the winter, May to August, the weather tends to be more changeable. Cold fronts often bring a period of rain to western areas followed by a cold wind from the south bringing snow to the mountains and sometimes to near sea level over eastern parts of the South Island. When the weather turns cold and wet in the east, to the west of the mountains it will often be fine. At this time of the year it is not uncommon for high pressure systems and clear skies to park over the whole country for long periods bringing crisp frosty nights and mornings followed by cool sunny days. Winters are fairly cold in the south of the South Island but mild in the north of the North Island. The nature of the terrain, the prevailing winds and the length of the country lead to sharp regional contrasts. Daytime maximum temperatures sometimes exceed 30°C (86°F) and usually only stay below 0°C (32°F) in the elevated inland regions. Generally speaking, rainfall and humidity is higher in the west than the east of the country due to the north-south orientation of the mountain ranges and the prevailing westerly/northwesterly winds. In the winter, southerly gales can be severe but they also bring snow to the ski-fields and are usually followed by calm clear days.
In spring, from August to November, the westerly winds are typically at their strongest – these are called the equinoctial westerlies. It tends to rain more in western areas, and especially on the South Island, at this time, while in the east, warm dry winds can give great cycling weather. Once again though, a cold front and its accompanying south winds can give you a taste of winter at any stage.
The unsheltered areas of the country can get a bit breezy, especially in the centre, through Cook Strait and around Wellington.
New Zealand is one of the most difficult countries in the world in which to forecast the weather. Although the weather is changeable, there is certainly more sunshine and warm temperatures to enjoy in summer. It is not uncommon, especially on the South Island, to experience four seasons in one day. A complicating, but often beneficial factor on the day to day weather, is the steep mountain range running down the spine of New Zealand orientated in a southwest-northeast direction. These mountains often shelter eastern parts of the country from an onslaught of westerly winds and rain.
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New Zealand consists of two main islands and many smaller ones in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 1,600 km (1,000 mi) south east of Australia. With a population of four million in a country about the size of the United Kingdom or Japan, many areas are sparsely settled.
Be sure to allow sufficient time to travel New Zealand. It's certainly worthwhile to tour for at least three or four weeks on each island, although you can certainly see highlights in far less time. Roads wind along the coast and through mountain ranges, particularly in the South Island. In exit polls at Christchurch International Airport, many international visitors commented that they had underestimated the time they would need to properly enjoy their visit.
Auckland, with a population of around 1.4 million people, is both the largest city in New Zealand and Polynesia.
Outdoor and adventure activities include:
- Abseiling Waitomo
- Aerial sightseeing (helicopter and fixed-wing)
- Birdwatching
- Black water rafting (cave rafting)
- Boat Tours
- Bungy Jump Queenstown, Auckland, Taupo - the modern bungy jump was invented here by New Zealander A.J. Hackett.
- Canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes
- Canyoning
- Caving: Waitomo, Nelson, South Island West Coast, Te Anau
- Climbing
- Diving
- Fishing: both Freshwater (some of the finest trout-fishing in the world) and Gamefishing (some of the best sport fishing in the world for marlin, broadbill, sharks, tuna, kingfish and many other salt-water species)
- Fly by wire (invented here)
- Four-wheel driving
- Gliding - Omarama is one of the best places in the world for gliding
- Golf - New Zealand has over 400 registered golf courses, from local clubs to internationally renowned resorts, offering uncrowded golfing & superb scenery.
- Hang-gliding
- Heli-hiking at Fox Glacier
- Hiking - New Zealand has a number of national parks and other wilderness and forested areas, much of which is managed by the Department of Conservation (DoC). The activity known in other countries as hiking, trekking or bush walking is known as tramping in New Zealand and is a very popular activity for visitors and locals.
- Horse trekking
- Hot-air ballooning
- Hunting - several species of deer, wild pig (wild boar), tahr, chamois, goat, wallabies (they are protected in Australia but a pest here), game birds.
- Ice-climbing
- Jet-skiing
- Kite surfing
- Luge (on concrete not ice) Auckland, Queenstown, Rotorua.
- Mountaineering - this was the training ground for Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first two people to climb Mt Everest.
- Mountain biking
- Museums
- Nature tours
- Paragliding/Parapenting
- Quad biking
- Rafting
- Rap jumping
- River jetboating - the Hamilton jet was invented by New Zealander William Hamilton.
- Rockclimbing
- Rodeo in New Zealand features steer roping, barrel racing, bull riding and barebacck bronco as well as sheep wrangling for the toddlers
- Rugby - the national game. Major tournaments include Super Rugby, Tri Nations and ITM Cup. New Zealand hosted the last Rugby World Cup in 2011
- Sailing - New Zealand has produced many world-champion yachties and is the only country apart from the US to have won and successfully defended yachting's ultimate prize, the America's Cup.
- Scuba diving and snorkelling, especially down to the sunken Rainbow Warrior at Matauri Bay, not far from Kerikeri.
- Sea kayaking Abel Tasman Marine Reserve and the colder waters of Milford Sound
- Shark cage diving Kaikoura
- Skiing and snowboarding including heli-skiing Queenstown
- Skydiving
- Stand up paddleboarding, especially in the warm and sheltered waters of Tasman Bay
- Surfing
- Swimming with dolphins Kaikoura, Bay of Islands
- Swimming with seals
- Whale watching Kaikoura
- White water rafting Fox Glacier
- White water sledging / dam dropping
- Windsurfing
- Zorbing (invented here) Agrodome in Rotorua
- Zoos
New Zealand does not have a culture of going out to eat: meeting for dinner at a restaurant is typically something that is done only on special occasions such as birthdays, or on romantic dates, although eating out is becoming more common.
New Zealand has a distinctive café culture, with arguably some of the best espresso on the planet. Cafés often have excellent food, serving anything from a muffin to a full meal.
In smaller towns food is always available at the local pub/hotel/bistro, although the quality tends to be of the burger-and-chips variety.
Fast food and convenience food outlets are plentiful. Every major town has a KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald's and Subway, and most have Burger King and Domino's. There are a number of local fast food chains; Burger Fuel and Burger Wisconsin are both worth trying, while the American pizza chains face competition from satanic-themed local chain Hell Pizza. Petrol stations often sell pies that can be heated in-store.
Fish and chips are a local speciality. The fish is often supplied by local fishermen and of extremely good quality. The style is somewhat different to the English style: chips tend to be crisper, and vinegar is never used as a dressing. The menu consists of battered (or crumbed if you prefer) fish portions deep fried in oil together with chunky cut potato chips as well as a range of other meats, seafood, pineapple rings and even chocolate bars, all wrapped in newsprint paper – today it is unprinted but traditionally it was yesterday's newspaper, until someone decided it was unhealthy. A good meal can often be had for under $5; a poor one for the same price.
New Zealand's cultural majority, mainly British, do not have a definitive and recognisably distinct cuisine that differs markedly from the traditional British cuisine. However there are a number of small differences.
- Kumara or sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) – roasted in the same manner as potatoes and often served instead of or alongside. May also be deep fried like potato chips and known as kumara chips – nice served with sour cream but rarely done well as kumara cooks at a different temperature than potatoes, so it needs a skilled chef for the dish to be done perfectly.
- Pavlova or pav – a cake of whipped egg whites baked to have a crusty meringue-like outside but soft in the middle, topped with whipped cream and decorated with sliced fruit. The dessert is also common in Australia, and while there is debate between the two countries as to where it was first invented, New Zealand is generally accepted as the origin.
- ANZAC biscuits – plain hard biscuits made primarily from oatmeal bound with golden syrup. Originally made for and by ANZAC troops during the First World War. Also found in Australia.
- Pies – New Zealanders eat large numbers of non-flakey pastry pies containing fillings such as beef, lamb, pork, potato, kumara, vegetables, and cheese that fit nicely in one hand (around 170 g/6 oz). They're so iconic in New Zealand that even McDonald's sells them (it's a long story), although their prices are a little on the steep side. Some companies now market ranges of "gourmet" pies and there is an annual competition for the best pie in a variety of categories.
- Kiwifruit – a plum-sized green fleshed fruit, with fine black seeds in the flesh, originating from China, selectively bred in New Zealand, and first known to the home gardener as a Chinese gooseberry. Now commercially farmed, with production centred on Te Puke but in many orcharding areas. Slices often served on pavlova. Known by its full name of kiwifruit and never shortened to "kiwi" in New Zealand, as "kiwi" refers to a type of bird or a New Zealander.
- Whitebait – the translucent sprat or fingerlings of native freshwater fish species that migrate from spawning in the sea each year. After being caught in coastal river mouth set or hand nets during November/December, this highly sought after delicacy is rushed to all ends of the country. Served in a fried pattie made from an egg based batter, they may be seasonally available from a local fish and chip shop and are cooked without gutting or removing their heads, as they are tiny (2-7 mm broad).
Māori have a distinctive cuisine.
- The hangi or earth oven is the traditional way that Māori cook food for large gatherings. Meat, vegetables and sometimes puddings are slowly steam-cooked for several hours in a covered pit that has previously been lined with stones and had a hot wood fire burn down in it.
- Kaimoana (sea food) – particularly shellfish gathered from inter-tidal rocks and beaches as well as crayfish (rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii) and inshore fish caught on a line or with nets. Species such as paua (blackfoot abalone, Haliotis iris) and toheroa have been overfished and gathering restrictions are strictly enforced, while green mussels (Perna canalicula) are commercially grown and sold live, or processed, in supermarkets.
Warning: While it is common to see people collecting shellfish, crustaceans and other kaimoana, there are a number of rules, for example minimum sizes or daily catch limits, which are usually posted on signs at the approaches to the collecting area. These rules are strictly enforced. If in doubt, check the Ministry of Primary Industries' (MPI) fisheries website: www.fish.govt.nz or with a local. Rules may be seasonal or all-year catch limits set by MPI, or they may be that certain areas are reserved solely for tangata whenua, or a combination. At times areas may have a prohibition against them for health reasons.
In addition to the above, New Zealand cuisine has taken a decidedly international turn over the past decade. Sushi is becoming increasingly popular (albeit in a somewhat different form to the Japanese original), as are many of the cuisines of the Pacific rim.
New Zealanders have a reputation for enjoying their beer. Although there are now only three major breweries, there are many regional brands, each with their own distinctive taste and staunch supporters.
Take care when and where you indulge in public. New Zealand has recently introduced liquor ban areas – that means alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed or even carried in some streets, such as city centres and popular beaches, at certain times of the day or night. Police can instruct you to empty bottles and even arrest you if you do not comply.
The New Zealand wine industry has developed into a significant export industry. New Zealand is now known as one of the top producers of Sauvignon Blanc. The Hawkes Bay region is well known for its Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and more recently Viognier varieties. Marlborough is the largest wine producing region and famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. Waipara in North Canterbury specialises in Riesling and Pinot Gris. Further south in Central Otago, Pinot Noir is produced in the most concentrated of styles. Many vineyards now offer winery tours, wine tasting and sales from the vineyard.
The minimum legal purchase age for alcohol in New Zealand is 18, and can only be supplied to under-18s via a parent or legal guardian. It is universal policy for bars and retailers to ask for photo identification from any patron who looks under the age of 25, and the only forms of identification accepted are a passport, New Zealand driver licence, or a Hospitality Association of New Zealand (HANZ) 18+ card.
Coffeehouses are a daytime venue in many of the larger cities and tourist destinations. The café culture is notable in downtown Wellington, where many office workers have their tea breaks. Most coffee styles, cappuccino, latte, espresso/short black, long black, flat white, vienna etc., are usually available. Flat whites are probably the most popular. Cappuccinos are usually served with a choice of cinnamon or chocolate powder sprinkled on top. Its usual to request which one you want. Fluffies are a small frothed milk for children, sprinkled with chocolate powder.
Tap water in New Zealand is regarded as some of the cleanest in the world; it is safe to drink from in all cities, most come from artesian wells or freshwater reservoirs - however, some are from rivers which can be chlorinated to be made safe but do not taste very nice. Some of the water in Auckland comes from the Waikato river, a long river that has its source in Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island. But by the time it reaches Auckland, it has been treated so that the quality is no worse than that of the Thames in London or the Hudson in New York. Auckland water is also drawn from run-off reservoirs in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges. Tap water in places such as Christchurch and Hastings is not chlorinated at all as it is drawn from the pure artesian aquifers of the Canterbury and Heretaunga plains. Bottled water is commonly available if you prefer.
L & P or Lemon & Paeroa is a sweet carbonated lemonade style drink said to be "world famous in New Zealand". It is a sold in a brown plastic bottle with a yellow label similar to the traditional brown glass bottles it used to be sold in. It is now manufactured in Auckland by Coca-Cola.
On Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and before 13:00 on Anzac Day (25 April), most businesses must remain closed - exceptions include dairies, convenience stores, petrol stations, cafes and restaurants, pharmacies, and some other shops located in airports and tourist hotspots such as Taupo and Queenstown. If you are in New Zealand on one of these days, ensure you have all your needs met prior to the date.
The currency used throughout New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar (NZD, $), divided into 100 cents. Other currencies are not readily accepted other than at some of the larger hotels and at banks throughout New Zealand. Attempting to make a transaction in a foreign currency may result in some light hearted bemusement.
The smallest coin is 10c, since New Zealand reduced the size of its silver (cent) coins in 2006, and eliminated the 5c piece. If paying in cash, the total price will be rounded to the nearest 10c (5c can round either way, but most businesses round down.) It is also not uncommon to see prices, especially in restaurants, that end in multiples of 10c to drop the last zero, e.g. $9.4 instead of $9.40.
The 10c piece is a coppery colour similar to a US or UK penny. The 20c piece is silver with a Māori carving depicted, as is the 50c piece with captain James Cook's ship the Endeavour. The gold $1 features a kiwi, whilst the $2 features a heron.
Banknotes come in $5 (orange with Sir Edmund Hillary), $10 (blue with Kate Sheppard), $20 (green with Queen Elizabeth II), $50 (purple with Sir Apirana Ngata), and $100 (red with Ernest Rutherford). Since the turn of the century, all banknotes have been printed on polymer, so you can keep them in your shorts when swimming and not have them too badly mangled if you leave them in your laundry.
Electronic transactions
New Zealanders are among the highest users of electronic banking services in the world. Nearly all shops have eftpos terminals for debit and credit cards, so most purchases can be made electronically. Credit cards are not accepted by some merchants with eftpos, especially smaller food retailers such as dairies, takeaways and cafés that do not serve alcohol. Smaller retailers may often set a minimum purchase of around $10 when dispensing cash, if they agree to provide cash. Many New Zealanders don't carry cash, seeing it as a risk and bothersome compared to using their eftpos card. All NZ banks offer telephone and internet banking services. If you are going to be in New Zealand for a while it may be convenient to open a New Zealand bank account and set up a local debit card. Payment by cheque is becoming rare in New Zealand, and most shops won't accept them. Most businesses and people now supply their 15 digit bank account number (eg: 12-3456-0789123-00) on their invoices, and customers transfer the money into their account via Internet banking. This is common when purchasing a vehicle, or pre-booking accommodation; the payment usually completes the following business day.
All New Zealand banks will allow visitors and migrants to set up an account via their respective websites fewer than six months before arrival. Your eftpos card will take about two weeks to arrive and the bank will be more than happy to have it waiting for you at the branch of your choice.
Automatic teller machines (ATMs), locally known as 'the hole in the wall' or a 'cash machine', are available in just about every town, even those without a bank.
New Zealand is a user of the nearly universal (except for the US) chip and PIN card system which uses an electronic chip in the card and the holder's Personal Identity Number to verify a transaction. Most merchants also accept the swipe and sign method; if you're using a card with no embedded chip, then after your card is swiped, the terminal will prompt you for your PIN. Just press "ENTER" and your transaction should be approved. After signing the printed receipt, you may be asked to present photographic ID. Automated machines such as those at unattended fuel pumps may not accept cards without a PIN.
MasterCard and Visa are universally accepted, other cards are not. American Express is widespread, Diners Club less so. Theoretically, you can use a Discover card everywhere you see the Diners Club International acceptance mark; however, almost no merchant will know this so, as long as you have a chip and PIN card, it's worth sticking it in the terminal and giving it a try. UnionPay cards are accepted at the Bank of New Zealand's 420 ATM's nationwide and selected EFTPOS merchants.
Price negotiation
Because of strong fair trading laws, the displayed price is normally the purchase price for most goods sold in New Zealand. The principle The price stated is the price you pay is strongly ingrained in New Zealand culture.
Most retailers will not negotiate on price, although some have a formal policy of matching the competition and will match or even discount their prices for you if you can find a better price for exactly the same product elsewhere within a reasonable distance (eg, Wellington and Lower Hutt, but not Wellington and Auckland). However, this seems to be changing as there are stories about people finding appliance and electronics stores very willing to negotiate on price in order to get business, especially if you're looking at high-end items or have a shopping list of multiple high-priced items. Some places you have to ask for a discount, while others have salespeople that offer discounts on pricey goods as soon as they approach you. Other than high end appliance stores, haggling is generally viewed as extremely rude. As a customer you are seen as wasting a shopkeeper's time because they believe that they have priced the goods at a reasonable price (and a shopkeeper would be wasting the customer's time if they overpriced the item expecting customers to haggle).
If you are in New Zealand for an extended period of time, the website Trade Me provides a similar business model to overseas giant eBay. However Trade Me has a greater focus on direct bank transfer based trading (a pre-requisite is that you must have a New Zealand bank account) and minimal to no fees required upon an item's initial listing.
Taxes and fees
Advertised prices usually include the Goods and Services Tax (GST), a sales tax, of 15% – exceptions must state that GST is excluded or is additional. Some shops, especially in tourist destinations, will ship purchases overseas or make them available to pick up at the airport, as export goods are not subject to GST. Ask about this service before making your purchase. Goods purchased and taken with you will be subject to GST.
A few restaurants and cafés may charge a holiday surcharge of 15%, often claimed to cover the cost of higher wages for staff working on public holiday (staff working in public holidays must by law be paid one and a half times their ordinary rate and get a paid day off to take later)
As a general rule, tipping is not customary in New Zealand, though it is becoming more common, especially in areas that receive many tourists. However, do not be surprised or offended if you receive bemused looks or if your tip is initially refused or questioned, as New Zealanders themselves generally do not tip, and it is also a form of courtesy in New Zealand culture to first decline such a gesture before accepting it. It can be viewed very negatively by New Zealanders as being made to 'pay twice', or as a form of bribery. In the major cities, tipping tends to be embraced by workers, especially over the summer when students wait tables for part-time work. Tip jars may be placed on counters, but these are for loose change and although it is appreciated, you are not expected to place coins in them. It is common practice and polite to donate your spare change from the meal to what ever charity has a collection jar on the counter, and this acts as the standard substitute for tipping.
Major retail chains
The supermarket sector has three major chains: Countdown, New World and Pak'nSave. If you are looking for the lowest prices, Pak'nSave is probably your best bet. However, they carry a limited range of brands, force everyone to pack their own bags, and if you forget your reusable bags they charge you 10c per plastic bag - they even use stick figures in their adverts to show how cheap they are! Countdown and New World pretty much the same, except the former's Australian-owned and the latter's New Zealand-owned; they carry a full range and checkout staff will pack your bags free of charge, but keep an eye on the prices if you are on a budget. Countdown has a coupon card called Onecard - you can pick a temporary visitor card up from the supermarket and most hotels and motels if you want to get the discounts.
The Warehouse, commonly referred to as The Red Shed, is the New Zealand equivalent of Wal-Mart, containing a variety of bottom-end products including clothing, tools, camping equipment, toys, music, etc. Their motto is "where everyone gets a bargain" and most things are made in China. While you might not find the top quality brands here, prices are cheap. More traditional department stores include mid-market Farmers, and the upmarket department stores in the major cities: Smith & Caughey's in Auckland, Kirkcaldie & Stains in Wellington, and Ballantyne's in Christchurch.
Other 'big box' chains include Briscoes, a homewares store which seems to hold a "30–60% off everything sale" every other weekend.
This article is based on Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike 3.0 Licensed text from the article New Zealand on Wikivoyage.
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Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. It is the major international entry point for touring the South Island and has enough attractions to be a worthwhile destination in itself. Christchurch is in the process of recovering from a large earthquake in February 2011 that severely ... (read more)
Interesting places:
- Victoria Square
- Canterbury Museum
- Hagley Park
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Christchurch Art Gallery
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Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, with a population of over 1.5 million. It is in the northern half of the North Island, on a narrow isthmus of land that joins the Northland peninsula to the rest of the North Island. Auckland holds the distinction of being the most isolated city with a population ... (read more)
Interesting places:
- Britomart Transport Centre
- Sky Tower
- SkyCity Casino
- Albert Park
- Auckland Art Gallery
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Queenstown is a world renowned resort town in the South Island of New Zealand. The town sits on the edge of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by the Southern Alps.
Interesting places:
- Skycity Queenstown Casino
- Queenstown Beach
- Queenstown Gardens
- TSS Earnslaw Steamship
- Steamer Wharf
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Rotorua is known as the thermal wonderland of New Zealand. Its hot springs and geysers have attracted tourists for over a hundred years.
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- Blue Baths
- Government Gardens
- Polynesian Spa
- Rotorua Arts Village
- Rotorua Museum of Art and History
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Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and its third largest city. The Windy City is on the foreshore of Wellington Harbour and ringed by hills, providing the scenic home of many of New Zealand's national arts and cultural attractions.
Interesting places:
- Civic Square
- Frank Kitts Park
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Wellington Town Hall
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea
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Taupo is a town in the central North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the northern end of Lake Taupo, at its outlet into the Waikato river.
Interesting places:
- Huka Falls
- Craters of the Moon
- Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
- Taupo Bungy
- Wairakei International Golf Course
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Hamilton is an inland city in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. The Waikato River, New Zealand's longest river, flows through the middle of the city. This effectively cuts the city in half, with Hamilton West containing the Central Business District and main shopping areas. Hamilton East, ... (read more)
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- Hamilton Gardens
- Seddon Park
- Raglan Beach
- University of Waikato
- Memorial Park
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Nelson is the second oldest settled city in New Zealand and the oldest in the South Island. Nelson is in a region often known as Nelson Bays or the "Top of the South" and is actually slightly north of the capital city of Wellington. Nelson is the geographical centre of the nation and, together with Richmond, ... (read more)
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- Christ Church Cathedral
- Nelson Provincial Museum
- Nelson Market
- Queens Gardens
- Trafalgar Park
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Dunedin, old Gaelic for Edinburgh, is a regional centre and the second-largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, located in the Otago region.
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- First Church of Otago
- Otago Settlers Museum
- The Octagon
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Cadbury World
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Paihia is an historic town (population 1,800) in the Bay of Islands in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. It has numerous sights and activities, and stunning views of the bay.
Interesting places:
- Paihia Beach
- Haruru Falls
- Waitangi Golf Club
- Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve
- Paihia Wharf
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Points of Interest in New Zealand
Mountains, lakes and glaciers
It can be said that in New Zealand it's the countryside that's magnificent, and perhaps no more so than the Southern Alps of the South Island. In the Mackenzie Country, the snow-capped jagged peaks rising above turquoise lakes have provided the inspiration for many a postcard. Tucked in behind is the country's highest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook. The lakes and mountains continue south, becoming a stunning backdrop for the towns of Wanaka, Queenstown and Glenorchy.
Another region where mountain meets water with striking effect is Fiordland National Park where steep, densely forested mountains rise from the sea. The most accessible, and perhaps one of the most beautiful, spots is Milford Sound. The road in is spectacular and the view even more so when you arrive.
Glaciers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an island in the South Pacific, but New Zealand has several. The most notable are the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in Westland National Park. These glaciers are unique in how close they get to sea level and are sustained by the enormous amount of precipitation that falls on New Zealand's west coast.
Volcanoes and geysers
New Zealand is a geological hotspot and has many dormant and active volcanoes, geysers and hot springs. The best place to start is Rotorua, where the smell of sulphur lets you know you're close to the action. The surrounding countryside has many parks with geysers and hot springs, and Mount Tarawera, the site of one of New Zealand's more famous eruptions, lies a short drive away.
South of Rotorua is the town of Taupo, on the shores of the country's largest lake, which was formed in a massive volcanic explosion 26,500 years ago, and expanded by an equally massive explosion 1800 years ago (it reputedly turned skies over China and Rome red). Beyond Lake Taupo is Tongariro National Park, dominated by its three volcanoes, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. All three mountains are still active (Tongariro last erupted in 2012) and Ruapehu has a crater lake that can be viewed with a bit of hiking. Ngauruhoe is famous for filling in as Mt. Doom in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Northeast of Rotorua is Whakatane, with tours to White Island, a volcanic island not far off the coast. The island is truly a different world with its smoke plume, green crater lake and the pohutukawa trees clinging to a fragile existence on the volcanic rock.
Dormant and extinct volcanoes help define the landscape in many other regions, including Taranaki and three of the largest cities (Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin). Hot springs are sprinkled across the country, and are often popular bathing spots.
Flora and fauna
Being so remote, New Zealand has very unique plants and animals. One of the most impressive is the kauri tree, one of the biggest species of tree in the world. Few of these giants are left (a result of overlogging), but a visit to the Waipoua Forest in Northland will afford a glimpse.
The beaches of the South Island, particularly The Catlins and the Otago Peninsula, are good places to see marine animals such as penguins, seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. The Otago Peninsula is also noted for its albatross colony.
Unfortunately, many of New Zealand's most unique animals are endangered and can only really be seen in captivity. This includes the kiwi, a common national symbol, the flightless takahe and the tuatara (a small reptile believed to have existed at the time of the dinosaurs).
New Zealand's National Parks are maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and various local governments. Access is usually free but may be restricted in some parks during some parts of the year due to weather (e.g.: avalanche risk) or farming needs (e.g.: lambing season). It's best to check with local tourist information centres for up to date information on access.
Urban fare
While the countryside is the main attraction of New Zealand, it's worthwhile to spend some time in the cities. Auckland is a pleasant city with its waterfront districts like the Viaduct Harbour and Mission Bay, old volcanoes (Mt Eden and One Tree Hill), a handful of museums and the Sky Tower, the tallest free standing building in the Southern Hemisphere. The more interesting architecture and the fine Te Papa museum can be found in Wellington, the capital. Napier is worth a stop, if you have the time, for its Art Deco CBD and Christchurch was interesting for its English character.
- Nine days in New Zealand's North Island
- Two weeks in New Zealand's South Island
- Eighteen Day Small Group Tour Covering Both Islands
Britomart Transport Centre - Auckland
Frank Kitts Park - Wellington
Victoria Square - Christchurch
Church of the Good Shepherd - Lake Tekapo
Blue Baths - Rotorua
Skycity Queenstown Casino - Queenstown
First Church of Otago - Dunedin
Opossum World - Napier
Mount Manganui - Tauranga
Cathedral Cove Beach - Whitianga
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Life science companies would love to get rid of inefficient and costly validation processes, may it be electronic manual tests or even worst, paper based manual tests. The only answer to this problem is "test automation". But the challenge is that if you use test automation for validation, then you need to keep your test automation infrastructure and processes also in a validated state. But the test automation world is too complex for validation and even more difficult to keep it in a validated state given the nature of frequent changes, upgrades and a myriad of tools used.
A typical test automation environment would have these candidates that need to be in a qualified state:
Scripting Tools
Execution Tools
Reporting Tools
Framework and Plugins
Test Management Processes
You need a large team of engineers to build and execute IQOQ protocols in order to validate each of these components. At xLM, we have unearthed Model Based Testing (MBT) suite which packages all these components in one framework. This approach results in the MBT Suite as the only candidate that requires validation. Once this framework is validated, we use its inbuilt Development Factory, Code Repository, Integration APIs and Reporting Toolset for our solution building.
Our Test Automation features include:
GUI models that represent the test processes for AUTs/SUTs.
Compact System: Less components to carry throughout the life cycle.
Object oriented architecture that can accommodate frequent changes/upgrades in SUTs with minimal efforts.
One test can be built to automate heterogeneous system components like web interfaces, java apps, interaction with local machines and much more.
Instantaneous compliance reports with test action details, time stamps, requirement coverage, result metrics and screenshots.
Rich integration options using APIs like REST.
Moreover, our solution suite itself is in the cloud. So it knows the DNA of cloud systems it is validating!
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By Monica Skipper, Digital Communications Intern
August was a month full of events, new rankings and welcoming new and old Panthers! Take a look at what #UWMSocial was up to this month and which posts flew off the radar.
Thousands of people joined us for UWM Day at the Wisconsin State Fair. The annual "Roar Like a Panther" contest had these kids giving Pounce a run for his money! #UWMSocial went live and received more than 3,300 views and reached more than 13,000 people.
Watch the finalists for the Roar Like a Panther Contest at UWM Day at the State Fair!
Posted by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee on Sunday, August 6, 2017
On August 23, students FINALLY found out who would headline this year's Pantherfest, UWM's biggest event of the year! The announcement video got 23,800 views, 265 shares and reached nearly 70,000 people.
Kyle, MisterWives and Kiiara to headline Pantherfest
We spy with our Panther eye…. Kyle, Misterwives and Kiiara performing at Pantherfest! Free tickets for UWM students starting Aug. 30. More info ➡ http://uwm.edu/pantherfest
Posted by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee on Wednesday, August 23, 2017
We love covering the excitement of move-in day. This year, we captured a Panther Minute and interviewed students moving into the residence halls. The video reached 35,000 people with 16,943 views, 423 likes and 50 shares.
Panther Minute: UWM Move-In Day
Nearly 4,000 students are expected to move in this week, including about 3,000 first-year students. We met some of the students moving into their new home. Welcome to UWM!
Posted by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee on Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Everyone knows Milwaukee is the city of festivals, especially in the summer. This round-up video reached more than 7,500 people, 3,180 views and 126 likes.
Celebrate summer festivals minutes away from UWM
Milwaukee is known for packing its summer full of festivals that explore different cultures, foods and music. Have a look at just a few of the festivals and explore our city this weekend with Fall Welcome activities ➡ https://uwm.edu/welcome/events/
Posted by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee on Thursday, August 31, 2017
We gave 30 reasons to be excited for move-in day, and it looks like Panthers were excited as well! This tweet received 6,794 impressions, 60 link clicks and 27 likes.
Reason #1⃣4⃣ to be stoked for move-in: Make new friends! 👫👫 With 26,000 students, you're bound to find your people https://t.co/3np2qPghWa
— UW-Milwaukee (@UWM) August 9, 2017
The Solar Eclipse was one of the biggest events this year, and UWM's came out to celebrate with the UWM Planetarium. Minutes before the eclipse, we live tweeted a photo earning 16,743 impressions, 74 retweets and a total engagement of 1,251.
Waiting for 1:18 p.m. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/rTcx1hqwBd
— UW-Milwaukee (@UWM) August 21, 2017
Again, Panthers were eagerly awaiting the Pantherfest announcement. The announcement video saw 29,536 impressions, 17,303 views, 115 retweets and 184 likes!
We spy with our Panther eye… @SuperDuperKyle, @Misterwives and @Kiiara performing at #Pantherfest! More info ➡ https://t.co/dAHL61ap7M pic.twitter.com/XzQOq8HZYQ
— UW-Milwaukee (@UWM) August 23, 2017
On the eve of move-in day, we gave students a birds-eye view of our beautiful campus. This post became our most-liked of the month at 913 likes.
We posted a round-up photo carousel of our eclipse event on the KIRC lawn receiving 859 likes.
We shared a photo of our ever-so-photogenic fountain, earning more than 850 likes! The view truly never gets old.
On August 24, faculty and staff welcomed students to UWM with U.N.I.T.E. (University Neighborhood Initiative To Engage). Students got free swag bags and even got to meet Chancellor Mark Mone. This Snapchat story saw nearly 3-thousand views!
UWM secured a spot on Campus Pride's "Top 25 LGBTQ+ Friendly Colleges & Universities" list, for the third year in a row. We are so Panther Proud of our community!
We are Panther Proud to be on Campus Pride's "Best of the Best" Top 25 LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list for the third year in a row!
Posted by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee on Monday, August 28, 2017
The Sierra Club also named UWM as Wisconsin's leading sustainable university. Our post reached 24,869 people and was shared 118 times.
UWM has been named Wisconsin's leading sustainable university. Panther Proud!
Posted by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee on Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Can't wait to welcome all of our Panthers back to campus September 5. Happy fall semester!


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Acoustic neuroma is a rare, usually slow-growing tumor of the inner ear, specifically of the eighth cranial nerve that connects the ear to the brain and controls hearing and balance.
Although they are usually benign, untreated acoustic neuromas can grow and press on the facial nerve or structures of the brain, causing symptoms. These symptoms can mimic those of other conditions, which is why it's important to get a physician's diagnosis.
The Johns Hopkins Acoustic Neuroma Center is part of one of the largest brain tumor centers in the world, offering you exceptional expertise in diagnosis and treatment of these tumors.
Johns Hopkins offers a specialized team within the Brain Tumor Center for the treatment of acoustic neuromas. To request an appointment, please call 410-955-6406.
Acoustic Neuroma | Ted's Story
Ted Klitus was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma — also known as a vestibular schwannoma — and turned to Johns Hopkins to have the tumor removed. Ted's biggest concern was damage to the facial nerve, a potential side effect of the operation. With surgery led by neurosurgeon Michael Lim, M.D., Ted got back to his life and work, with his smile intact. Read his story.
What You Need to Know
Learn more about acoustic neuroma including different types and how they are diagnosed.
- Acoustic neuroma is also called vestibular schwannoma, neurinoma, or neurilemmoma.
- These tumors are characterized by an overgrowth of Schwann cells that normally wrap around and support nerve fibers.
- A growing acoustic neuroma may cause these symptoms:
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Dizziness
- Paralysis of a facial nerve
- Intracranial pressure, which may require urgent treatment
- The condition is most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 60, and people with neurofibromatosis type 2.
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Learn more about acoustic neuroma in our Health Library.
Why choose Johns Hopkins for treatment of acoustic neuroma?
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Toledo Non-profit Partners with National Church Residences to Open a Senior Community12/18/2018 | Recent News
National Church Residences' commitment to the Toledo community is reaffirmed with the grand opening of Valley Bridge apartments and its partnership with Friendship New Vision, Inc. Local business leaders and politicians, including Rep. Marcy Kaptur, from Ohio's 9th Congressional District, participated in the grand opening celebration, which began at Friendship Baptist Church with the ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of Valley Bridge.
Crews finished the $10.2 million, 3-story, 70-unit building and surrounding campus, located in the Reynolds Corners neighborhood at 5351 Nebraska Avenue, within 12 months. With the addition of the Valley Bridge community, National Church Residences now has 506 units on seven affordable housing campuses in the Toledo metro area – Alpha Towers, Arlington by the Lake, Commons at Garden Lake, Cranes Landing, Pilgrim Port, and Renaissance Senior Apartments.
"It's been a privilege to work with our partner Friendship New Vision in building Valley Bridge apartments," said Matt Rule, senior vice president of development at National Church Residences. "With some perseverance and trust we were able to work together in overcoming obstacles and achieve our goal of providing quality housing to the growing senior community."
Friendship New Vision, Inc. is a faith-based, community development corporation established in 2004 by Friendship Baptist Church. FNVI is a non-profit organization offering several services and programs in low-income urban areas of central Toledo.
"Working with National Church Residences has been a very valuable experience and we give all glory to God for the success of the project," said Bishop Duane C. Tisdale, Senior Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church.
Construction on Valley Bridge began in November 2017 and was outfitted with Energy Star rated light fixtures and appliances, low flow plumbing, green label certified flooring, and low- or zero-volatile organic compound building materials, which qualified it for LEED certification. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the rating system used by the U.S. Green Building Council to measure a building's sustainability and resource-efficiency.
The community offers seniors 62 and older, 60 1-bedroom and 10 2-bedroom units, a community room with a kitchen for events, library, fitness room, computer room, an all-season porch, and other amenities for residents Valley Bridge also has a medical suite with exam rooms enabling residents to receive medical attention without leaving the campus by partnering with the Stay Well I Will organization, which promotes preventive health care for seniors. In addition, volunteers from Friendship Baptist Church will provide fitness, health and social programs to residents aimed at improving their health and reducing health care expenses.
National Church Residences would like to recognize and thank the partners who made this new community possible including our development partners Rudolph Libbe and Berardi Partners. We also want to recognize our financial partners for their commitment to providing affordable housing to seniors in this area: Ohio Housing Finance Agency invested through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, National Equity Fund, the equity provider and Local Initiatives Support Corporation's affiliate, Red Capital Group, Department of Housing and Urban Development, HOME funds from the City of Toledo, project based vouchers from the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Ohio Department of Medicaid have all invested in this project.
About National Church Residences
National Church Residences serves more than 42,000 seniors through its array of housing and health care services. The not-for-profit organization is driven by a vision of advancing better living for all seniors, enabling them to remain home for life. With 310 communities in 25 states and Puerto Rico, it is the nation's largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing and the largest manager of service coordinators. It also offers residential senior communities, home and community-based services, and permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. For more information, visit www.nationalchurchresidences.org.
About Friendship New Vision, Inc.
Friendship New Vision, Inc. (FNVI) is a faith-based community development corporation that works in partnership with community organizations to improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents. FNVI currently provides Adult Day Services, including transportation, vocational rehabilitation, specialized assessments, and community-based work. FNVI's primary housing development focus has been the rehabilitation of vacant properties to create home ownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.
About LISC
LISC equips struggling communities with the capital, program strategy and know-how to become places where people can thrive. It combines corporate, government and philanthropic resources. Since 1980, LISC has invested $17.3 billion to build or rehab 366,000 affordable homes and apartments and develop 61 million square feet of retail, community and educational space. In Toledo, LISC has focused on a comprehensive approach to community development, investing $126 million to fuel economic opportunity and build stronger, healthier neighborhoods. For more, visit www.lisc.org.
About National Equity Fund®
National Equity Fund® is a nonprofit Chicago-based affiliate of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and a leading syndicator of Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Since inception, we have played an integral role in creating affordable housing options, revitalizing communities and strengthening local economies. Our investments total more than $14 billion in 2,584 LIHTC developments, which created 166,632 affordable homes for low-income families and individuals.


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3 Amazing Foods that are essential for the health and beauty of a woman
Summer is coming and we all are starting our eternal internal dilemma: what should we eat and what should we stop eating to get that nice and lean body for the bikini season? Indeed, Jesus Christ managed to feed approximately 5000 people with just 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes. This Christian parable teaches us that we do not need a lot of food to maintain a good body shape. However, the quality of food is paramount.
In this article, I want to bring to your attention 3 foods that are essential for our health, ladies, despite all diet restrictions we might stick to. Let's begin:
1. Salmon
Fish has always been important part of human nutrition, even being a source of economic power throughout history. It has high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitamin B12). In addition, oily fish such, as salmon, contains valuable omega-3 fatty acids.
The whole fuss about omega-3 is that this essential fatty acid is not synthesized by our body and must be received through the diet. Why do we need it then? Apparently, 30% of the grey matter of our brain is omega-3 acid DHA. So, consuming this acid regularly contributes to our intellectual capacity and reduces the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly age. It also supports our nervous and cardiovascular systems, protecting us from problems such as heart attack, high blood pressure and even incidence of depression. Tryptophan, that salmon contains, is an all-natural sedative. It means that you will fall asleep easier and sleep better, just by adding salmon fish to your diet plan.
Salmon contains a particular 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone called calcitonin, also known as thyrocalcitonin. This element increases, regulates and stabilizes collagen synthesis, which helps our bones remain strong, joints – flexible and skin – young and smooth.
I recommend eating salmon 2-3 times a week, better wild-caught Alaskan salmon. You can enjoy your fish baked, barbecued, poached, steamed or grilled. Here is my favorite recipe on how you can cook 2 pieces of salmon (250 grams):
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mix soy sauce and lemon juice, pour the marinade over the fish and leave it in the fridge for, at least, one hour. Heat olive oil on the pan and fry fish during 3 min on each side. Yum yum!
2. Parsley
The nutritional value of parsley is often underestimated. We tend to use it as decoration for our dishes to add some color. However, its extraordinary components provide unique health benefits. Parsley is a "chemoprotective" food. Eating it is essential, especially for people living in big cities, as well as smokers, because it helps neutralize the damaging effects of the unhealthy environment.
Parsley is a reach source of antioxidants and it helps prevent oxygen-based damage to cells. Eating this wonderful herb regularly will make your skin look younger and fresher and this, even without creams!
Adding parsley to your every day diet will increase your vitamin C intake, which is essential for the healthy functioning of immune system. However, the most important element that we, women, can benefit from by eating parsley is folic acid. This acid is vital for proper cell devision. This being said, folic acid is also extremely important in cancer prevention, especially in those parts of the body that contain rapidly dividing cells, such as colon, and what is very important for women in particular – the cervix.
I've already explained further wonderful health benefits of parsley and the ways it can be consumed in my other article "One simple habit that will help you stay lean and beautiful" that you can read here.
3. Linseed oil
Linseed oil is made of the flax plant and is also known as flaxseed oil. This oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acid and has all those benefits that salmon does. I can only add its prodigious effect on hair and nails. Linseed oil intake helps to revitalize the skin and contributes to the healthy hair growth. You will adore your hair's healthy and shiny look! It also nourishes dry or brittle nails and stops them from cracking or splitting.
What is even more important, is that the linseed oil is reach in omega-6 – another fatty acid that can rarely be found in other foods. Omega-6 fatty acid plays an important role in cells growth and is absolutely essential for brain and muscle development. So, adding 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil to your salad everyday will increase your productivity at work and reinforce the after-burn effect when you work out.
If you do not like the flavour of the flaxseed oil you might want to eat seeds instead. My recommendation would be to grind them first, because whole seeds simply pass through the body. This is how I make a delicious morning treat out of ground flaxseeds:
- 3 tablespoons medium oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 10 goji berries
- 1 cup soya milk
Mix all components and enjoy this as a part of your perfect breakfast.
Ladies, I wish you all to say healthy, beautiful and smart!
This article is kindly brought to you by Ekaterina Tsaranok. To read all articles by Ekaterina Tsaranok please click here.


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Looking for a subtle but wacky way to promote your business?
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Tonight Neighbours makes history with its first same-sex wedding proposal. Spoilers follow after the jump
Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) and David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) have a special announcement for their family and friends: they are getting engaged. The popular couple has been together on and off since July last year.
Over an intimate picnic, the pair begin to discuss how they see their futures together. With dream homes and potential children at the core of their conversation, Aaron quickly realises that he wants nothing more than to spend the rest of his life with David. It is in this very moment that he makes the spontaneous decision to get down on one knee and propose.However, things do not go exactly to plan when it is revealed that David also planned to propose to Aaron that day In a moment full of pure joy and happiness, both Aaron and David accept each other's proposals and head home to share their engagement news with their loved ones.
Network Ten Executive Producer of Neighbours, Sara Richardson, said: "Watching the romance blossom between these two characters has been a heart-warming journey. They have had their ups and downs like every couple. We can't wait to see them unite in the ultimate declaration of love."
Neighbours Executive Producer, Jason Herbison, said: "Ever since the days of Scott and Charlene, Neighbours viewers have loved a wedding – and it's high time a gay couple had the chance to walk down the aisle. The passing of same sex marriage means all our characters, gay or straight, have the chance to celebrate their love, as it should be. I can't promise that David and Aaron's journey to the altar will be smooth sailing but they will make it to the big day – and we are going to go big!"
In the coming months, viewers will have the opportunity to experience an emotionally charged episode when the pair walk down the aisle in Erinsborough.
Neighbours airs 6:30pm weeknights on Eleven


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Millrace Kitchen offered students from the C3 center at Neighborworks Blackstone River Valleys the chance to bake their own bread during February break. A group of middle and high school students learned the timeless tradition of bread baking courtesy of King Arthur Flour. This class was facilitated by Woonsocket resident and bread lover Emily Lisker… Read more ⇒
Now Accepting: Summer AmeriCorps VISTA Applicants
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Summer of Service AmeriCorps Summer VISTA NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, a community development corporation serving Northern RI, seeks seven outstanding individuals to provide a summer of service as part of a dynamic team through AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our AmeriCorps VISTA's will function as a core part of… Read more ⇒
"Halfway To Home—20 Ways We're Making Affordable Housing a Reality"
"10 new AmeriCorps members have just been trained to assist economically disadvantaged households across the state of Rhode Island in accessing and maintaining safe affordable housing." This autumn launched "Accessing Home", a brand new initiative that will assist lower income individuals in finding and maintaining housing throughout Rhode Island. The program is a partnership between… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley Now Hiring
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is now hiring! 2 full-time staff positions 1 Community Builder-in-Residence 3 AmeriCorps VISTA members, and 20 full- and part-time AmeriCorps members All positions offer a great opportunity to join an active and passionate team working in Woonsocket and throughout Northern Rhode Island. Accessing Home Program Manager – Position Description NWBRV is now hiring… Read more ⇒