Speed Reading for people who haven't the time to learn.

Comprendo is a training company with a real difference. A company that is creating a whole new category of skill training packages to yield virtually instant productivity gains. Vital skills training for business, industry and education for individuals and/or groups who are time constrained but information hungry. 

Comprendo's 3 hour 'Word Speed Work Out' being a case in point, a speed reading course that has seen clients average reading speeds tripled and comprehension levels doubled within the duration of this short but intensive course. 

Comprendo's philosophy is built on the proposition that many skill sets are centered on a base of (often simple) principles, that once learnt and comprehended ‘front load’ the acquisition of the entire skill. That is, the steepest learning curve is at the beginning.

Comprendo focuses on this phase with trained, motivated tutors - bright, perky people with carefully constructed course resources to make it work for their clients within the very limited time they have available. Whether that's just a morning, evening or time snatched between work and dinner.

By way of example, Speed Reading. The greatest increase in speed for an average reader is at the start when they learn the basic principles and techniques of Speed Reading. Comprendo's 3 hour course focuses on teaching these in a stripped down ‘power course’ that is as much a fun workout as it is a lesson. And they get to apply the productivity gains from day one!

To compliment the course Comprendo then offers a text and email based ‘after course service’ to help keep them tasked on maintaining improving and expanding their new skill set 'bridgehead. Advanced tutorial courses are also available to take their skills to an even higher level.

For further information visit www.comprendo.co.nz

Thinking of selling your house? Want maximum exposure and the best possible price? You need the cash to pay for the right advertising campaign and to ensure you house looks its best! The solution is Finance People™

Finance People™ can provide you with up to $5,000 totally unsecured with deferred payments for the first 3 months, this gives you cash now to get your property advertised and you don’t need to make any repayments for 3 months; it couldn’t be more simple…

Finance People™ are part of the People Group – we have been based in Ponsonby for the past 20 years; brokers of residential and commercial mortgages as well as looking after all your insurance needs.

Finance People™ can provide you with up to $5,000 totally unsecured with deferred payments for the first 3 months, this gives you cash now to get your property advertised and you don’t need to make any repayments for 3 months; it couldn’t be more simple…

You can use the cash on advertising, or maybe you need to make your property stand out a little – have it staged; landscaped; or finish off those odd jobs!

Check out just how simple it is to get $5,000 cash now to spend on your property – Finance People; we’ll bend over backwards for you!

Contact us today:

Finance People
38 Ponsonby Road
Auckland 1011 | Tel: 0800 273 337
w: www.peoplelimited.co.nz | e: enquiries@financepeople.co.nz

Come and have a FREE SWING DANCE lesson at THE SWING STATION and see why this fabulous partner dance from 1930's and 1940's Harlem is taking Auckland by storm!!
 
At THE SWING STATION, the newest and hippest swing dance club in Auckland, we are absolutely passionate about this fun and spontaneous dance! It is cool and funky and we know you will love it - so come along and meet some great people, get fit without even knowing it, and have some of the best fun you will ever have!

With the American Express Gold Credit Card, you pay no annual Card fee for the first year. Apply today.

www.arkive.org is a fantastic site packed with vivid photo and video images and detailed information about wildlife from all over the globe for your perusal.
If you ever come across a lost pet, or suffer the distress of one of your own going missing I would direct you straight to www.petsonthenet.co.nz. This is the largest lost and found tool in NZ and also has tons of other information about quality pet service providers.
www.dogster.com and www.catster.com are huge international sites where you can go nuts posting blogs, photos, videos about your furry children, and build an in-depth  profile for them to socialise with other pet lovers and their animals. These sites now have over half a million members!
www.sancarlosvet.com/Humor/index.shtml hosts a collection of comedic images and musings for cat and dog aficionados. It puts a warm smile on your face which is always healthy.

For anyone thinking about getting a new puppy or kitten there are some helpful references available. www.nzcatfancy.gen.nz and www.nzkc.org.nz are the registered sites for all accredited breeders of cats and dogs respectively, in NZ. They supply breed specific info to help you make the right choice of pet from the start, and provide contact details and links for each breeding establishment around the country. www.petnet.com.au/selectapet.asp goes into even more detail. You can plug in some crucial information about yourself, your lifestyle and expectations for pet ownership and hey presto the electronic brain conjures a list of most appropriate breeds for you to consider.
Anything that gets pet ownership going well right from the beginning is brilliant as far as I’m concerned. Auckland City Council site also offers some thoughts regarding dog breeds, responsible ownership in their eyes, and other details about registration and dog friendly parks for pooch owners to make use of www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/services/dogs/guidechoosing.asp
An important role of veterinarians, and of the wider community, is to help protect ourselves and animals under our care from foreign invaders, this MAF site gives you all the usual suspects’ mug shots. Be alert. www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pest-and-disease-response. Finally let’s head to Africa, where some larger versions of our domesticated friends can be seen frolicking on the excellent www.africam.com/wildlife/index.php, featuring some very cool leopard, eagle and elephant live cameras.

Enjoy, Regards, Dr Alex Melrose BVSc MRCVS.

VetCare Grey Lynn Animal Hospital
408 Great North Road
Auckland | p: 09 361 3500
w: www.vetcare.net.nz | e: alex@vetcare.net.nz

Editor's note: I couldn't resist adding this image of my brother's eight-week old Pug :)

Auckland | April 16th -18th 2008 - ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane
Christchurch |May 20th - 22nd - Christchurch Convention Centre
Wellington |June 25th - 27th - TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf

Expert speakers cover an exciting range of practical advice tailored for the business owner, including IT infrastructure, business planning and marketing, protecting your business ideas and how to value business. 

This year, The National Bank Seminar Series will host some exciting keynote speakers, to reflect the theme of the 2008 Small Business Expos, which is "Sustainability".  These inspiring entrepreneurs tell their own sustainability stories. They include Tom Mackenzie and Chris Mardon, directors of Energy Mad, which was ranked the fastest growth company in the 2007 Deloittes/Unlimited Fast 50, Peri Drysdale, CEO of Untouched World, and Campbell Yule of Design Mobel.

April 18th - May 8th

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival catches alight on April 18 answering the call of audiences. The 2008 Festival will feature 300 local and international comedians and an explosive programme of more than 110 shows nationwide.

Auckland | April 19th

Bokashi is a simple fast system for reducing your kitchen waste.  Whether you live in an apartment or already use a composting system, Bokashi can help to reduce the food waste you send to landfill.

Join us at ecostore in Freemans Bay this Saturday to experience Bokashi. Sessions run on the hour between 10am - 2pm.

Milford & Takapuna | April 20th

Heralded as New Zealand’s premiere ocean-swim event, this race has attracted world-class competitors since its inception in 2003. Having grown from 300 to over 1000 entries, it will be the finale of the Sovereign New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - ultimately deciding the series champions.

And what a venue! North Shore City is synonymous with the ‘perfect lifestyle’ –city living, beautiful bays, and an abundance of parks, restaurants and cafes. Residents enjoy running along the beaches, swimming at lunchtimes, and just taking life easy. A perfect place for fun, relaxation … and an ocean swim challenge! With views of Rangitoto Island on one side and some of Auckland’s prime real estate on the other, this course proves to be both exciting and challenging.

Auckland | April 22nd - 24th

7:30pm - 10:00pm. Auckland Museum has secured the rights to project the only known film of the Gallipoli campaign onto the outside of its grand entrance. Heroes of Gallipoli will be shown for the three nights leading up to the ANZAC day commemorations.

Click here to find an ANZAC Day service near you.

Hamilton | April 18th - 20th

With The Hamilton 400 V8 Supercars just around the corner make sure you're organised and up to date with the details. Ticketing and Corporate hospitality are on Sale now as well as Limited Edition merchandise so get in now to avoid missing out. Information about the event and details for transportation, accomodation and bookings can be found online.

Wellington | April 19th - 20th

It seams only fair that if Christchurch has something cool that Wellington misses out on (Star Wars Guest Nalini Krishan) that Wellington should get something as well. We are pleased to announce a special advance preview of 'Speed Racer The Videogame'. Check it out on the NZGamer.com stand, Wellington Only.

Check out the Armageddon website for full details.

Christchurch | April 26th - 27th

We are very pleased to announce a last minute guest for the Christchurh event only (Sorry Wellington, work commitments prevent her from coming to you), Nalini Krishan Jedi from Star Wars Episode 2 will be appearing both event days in Christchurch. See under special guests for details on this cool actress.

Check out the Armageddon website for more info.

Auckland | April 24th

Sashay into Chapel in your most glamorous LBD. Enjoy Chapel's exclusive LBD cocktail on arrival along with delicious canapés.

Montage will be playing their cool fusion of acid jazz. And there are some great prizes to be won: A Stylish LBD from Sabine!! Complimentary books from littleblackdressbooks.com, a pair of William Rast jeans and other cool guys stuff from TheCoolStore, a relaxing and indulgent facial treatment from Forme Skin & Body Spa, shimmering cosmtices from Smashbox at Sass Boutique Cosmetics and bubbles from Moet & Chandon!!

Thursday 24th April, 8pm. Invitation only.
RSVP to: chapel.admin@xtra.co.nz | w: www.chapel.co.nz