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Hi everyone, I know I don't post very often but given the situation that we are all facing with the growing problem of how we can carry on with our lives practicing Physical/Social Distancing, I feel at least I should spread the word on what my company is doing trying to help. This is targeted to all my friends, parents with school kids that have to stay at home, people with small businesses, teachers, healthcare workers, , community organizers, etc:
My company offers a FREE, secure, fully featured video meetings solution that is web-based (no download needed). This is available to anyone, globally. We have seen healthcare providers, educational institutions, book clubs, even dungeons and dragons groups start using this free option. I hope this helps you too!
Just visit 8x8.vc... and click start...it’s that easy.
For those that are in Education - please read on below!
As schools, colleges and universities prepare for the challenges ahead, 8x8 Video Meetings will enable distance learning - at no cost. Here's a brief video to share how we can enable quality learning experiences.
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Good luck everyone, stay safe and I'm certain we will ride this out
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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14.9% Critical thinking
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29.6% Resilience and adaptability
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2.8% Other - I will share below!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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