Monthly Archives: May 2013

Today in History – 30th May 1959 Auckland harbour bridge opened

Posted on Thursday, 30 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

30th May 1959 Auckland harbour bridge opened The original four-lane Auckland harbour bridge was built across the narrowest part of Auckland Harbour, between St Marys Bay on the city side and Northcote Point on the North Shore. It took four years … Continue reading →

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LinkedIn Contacts

Posted on Tuesday, 28 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Have you seen the New Linkedin Contacts yet?  here is what you get so you can merge all your sources into one see below.

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Happy Towel Day

Posted on Saturday, 25 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Happy Towel Day – Celebrating the life and work of Douglas Adams Towel Day Link  Towel Day is an annual celebration on the 25th of May, as a tribute to the late author Douglas Adams (1952-2001). On that day, fans around the … Continue reading →

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Today in History – 1995 NZ wins the America’s Cup for the first time

Posted on Monday, 13 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

13th May 1995 NZ wins the America’s Cup for the first time Few New Zealanders in 1995 could have avoided television commentator Peter Montgomery’s famous line ‘the America’s Cup is now New Zealand’s cup!’. The phrase was repeated over and over … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on Sunday, 12 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Happy Mothers day to all the Mothers on this day. You give us so much unconditional Love Even when we are a right little shit and have just had a big moan session at you. You will always still  be … Continue reading →

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How Do you use LinkedIN

Posted on Tuesday, 7 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Check out the LinkedIN 9 minutes a day – Tips for Career development.

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Snow in Auckland – really

Posted on Sunday, 5 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

I am totally amazed that is was snowing in Auckland today. You beleve me right?  

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May the fourth be with you … it is Star Wars Day

Posted on Saturday, 4 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Its Star Wars Day http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/May_4

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Facebook profits rise despite drop in US users

Posted on Friday, 3 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Facebook has lost 10 million users in the US and seen no growth in monthly visitors in the UK over the past year, according to data from market research firm Nielsen. More here http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/may/01/facebook-loses-10m-visitors-us

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Microsoft releases invites for its pre-E3 Xbox press event on June 10

Posted on Thursday, 2 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Great day for a press event my birthday well done Microsoft. More here http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2013/05/01/microsoft-releases-invites-for-its-pre-e3-june-10th-xbox-event/

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