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EarthDiverse today celebrates the occasion of the important festival of Vaisakhi, which marks the first day of the Indian month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated throughout the Indian Subcontinent and in diaspora communities everywhere, as a celebration of spring harvest, primarily in … View moreEarthDiverse today celebrates the occasion of the important festival of Vaisakhi, which marks the first day of the Indian month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated throughout the Indian Subcontinent and in diaspora communities everywhere, as a celebration of spring harvest, primarily in Northern India. It is celebrated by both Sikhs and Hindus.
For Sikhs, in addition to its significance as the harvest festival, kirtans are sung and Gurdwaras are visited. Many hold community fairs, kirtan processions, raise the Nishan Sahib flag, and gather to socialise and share festive foods. Vaisakhi also observes major events in the history of Sikhism and the Indian subcontinent that happened in the Punjab region. Vaisakhi marks the birth of the Khalsa order by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru in 1699. Later, Ranjit Singh was proclaimed as Maharaja of the Sikh Empire on 12 April 1801 (to coincide with Vaisakhi), creating a unified political state. Vaisakhi was also the day when Bengal Army officer Reginald Dyer orders his troops to shoot into a protesting crowd, an event which would come to be known as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This incident proved influential to the history of the Indian independence movement.
For Hindus, Vaisakhi also marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh, celebrating the Spring harvest. Some also consider Vaisakhi to be the date for the Indian Solar New Year, while others consider the previous month of Chet as the date for the New Year.
The New Zealand Plant Care Manual
by Geoff Bryant & Stefan Buczacki
Vinyl covers, 256 pages, colour photographs and illustrations.
1993. Excellent condition
The essential guide to the care of 350 New Zealand garden plants.
Following this week's government announcement, all of New Zealand has moved to the Orange setting of the traffic light system. We are pleased to be able to continue offering our reputable and high quality English and maths tuition to all of our students in -centre!
Kerbside collection of food waste bins is set to resume, making it easier for Hamiltonians to keep their food waste out of landfill. From Monday 4 April 2022, Hamiltonians can once again start leaving their food waste bins out for collection.
More information on Hamilton’s rubbish and … View moreKerbside collection of food waste bins is set to resume, making it easier for Hamiltonians to keep their food waste out of landfill. From Monday 4 April 2022, Hamiltonians can once again start leaving their food waste bins out for collection.
More information on Hamilton’s rubbish and recycling kerbside collection service, including an online recycling sorting tool, is available at fightthelandfill.co.nz
You can also download the free mobile app Antenno for collection day notifications through Google Play or the Apple Store.
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Career Navigator is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi | As an old net withers another is remade
The programmes goal is to provide young people with the work-ready skills and confidence they need to transition successfully into higher education and/or … View moreCareer Navigator is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi | As an old net withers another is remade
The programmes goal is to provide young people with the work-ready skills and confidence they need to transition successfully into higher education and/or employment. Find out more on our website today.
Curtains, particularly thermal lined ones, can reduce heat loss by as much as 60%, depending on the type of windows your home is fitted with. The key to ensuring you get the most out of your curtains is in understanding exactly how heat is lost, and how the use of thermal lined curtains can prevent… View moreCurtains, particularly thermal lined ones, can reduce heat loss by as much as 60%, depending on the type of windows your home is fitted with. The key to ensuring you get the most out of your curtains is in understanding exactly how heat is lost, and how the use of thermal lined curtains can prevent this.
Understanding the physics: You know the old saying that hot air rises? Well, during cold weather that is exactly what happens, and something called the reverse chimney effect comes into play.
It is widely accepted that cold air is denser, and therefore heavier, than warm air. When it’s cold outside the air close to the window is cooled and sinks down (due to its density increasing with the temperature change). When the cooled air sinks it’s replaced by warmer air from other parts of the room.
As you can imagine, this then creates a circulating current, taking all of your warm air and replacing it with cool air. And just like that, you have lost most of your heat, not just near the window, but in the entire room.
If your curtains are not fitted correctly they form a channel between the window and the curtain, creating a space for the cooled air to sit and increasing the effect of the reverse chimney. The most important aspect to note is that it is the power of each factor combined, which decreases heat loss. No single factor works in isolation.
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Each year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the … View moreEach year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.
Farmhouse Cooking (NZ Edition)
Mary Blackie.
Small inscription in pen inside, otherwise excellent condition.
1997 edition. Hardback, 390 pages
A fully illustrated cookbook presents more than five hundred delicious, taste-tempting recipes representing the best in wholesome farmhouse … View moreFarmhouse Cooking (NZ Edition)
Mary Blackie.
Small inscription in pen inside, otherwise excellent condition.
1997 edition. Hardback, 390 pages
A fully illustrated cookbook presents more than five hundred delicious, taste-tempting recipes representing the best in wholesome farmhouse cookery
In three parts: 'Recipes', 'Preserving', and 'Herbs and spices'.
Recipes are set out with the ingredients in italics at one side and the instructions in clear paragraphs. They are illustrated with colour photographs, often full page. There is an introduction with general instructions about cooking methods, and in an appendix there are suggestions about planning a menu.
Simple Pleasures: The Free Range Cook
Annabel Langbein.
2012. Hardback, 320 pages, excellent condition.
With SIMPLE PLEASURES, Annabel stays true to her philosophy that quality natural ingredients need little in the way of fussy preparation, cooking up an exciting new batch of recipes … View moreSimple Pleasures: The Free Range Cook
Annabel Langbein.
2012. Hardback, 320 pages, excellent condition.
With SIMPLE PLEASURES, Annabel stays true to her philosophy that quality natural ingredients need little in the way of fussy preparation, cooking up an exciting new batch of recipes using seasonal ingredients fresh from her kitchen garden.
As well as more than 150 delicious recipes, SIMPLE PLEASURES features menu suggestions drawn from the accompanying TV series, plus Annabel′s musings on living well in today′s fast-paced world.
EarthDiverse is pleased to present our newest language programme, Introductory Dutch 101, Part 1. This course begins with learning some basic conversation, vocabulary and introductory grammar. Learning about Dutch culture is an integral a part of studying Dutch. This is Part 1 of a three-part … View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to present our newest language programme, Introductory Dutch 101, Part 1. This course begins with learning some basic conversation, vocabulary and introductory grammar. Learning about Dutch culture is an integral a part of studying Dutch. This is Part 1 of a three-part course over 3 school terms specifically designed for new Dutch learners. All of our language and culture courses focus on teaching and learning only, and we do not expect you to study outside of class nor do we assign homework. Come and spend 12 class hours per Term (eight 1.5 hour weekly classes) learning Dutch and Dutch culture, and have some fun too! All of our language classes are designed for busy people.
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This week we are sharing a great little New York Times article on bloating (which is also the source for the funny little headline - “What floats your bloat?”). It explores some of the factors contributing to bloating, you may have experienced one or more of these in your own daily life. Next … View moreThis week we are sharing a great little New York Times article on bloating (which is also the source for the funny little headline - “What floats your bloat?”). It explores some of the factors contributing to bloating, you may have experienced one or more of these in your own daily life. Next up, we’re outlining some key dietary ways to help you mitigate these annoying symptoms.
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Get ready for the long weekend! we have all sorts of fun things to do on your break. We have warm winter clothing and an excellent range of plus sized new menswear.
It’s all here waiting to be found.
We are closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday but we are open on Saturday so come on in and… View moreGet ready for the long weekend! we have all sorts of fun things to do on your break. We have warm winter clothing and an excellent range of plus sized new menswear.
It’s all here waiting to be found.
We are closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday but we are open on Saturday so come on in and say hi.
Elstow Free Range Poultry is a significant agribusiness operation underpinned by a long-term supply contract to household name Inghams, mostly modern improvements, consistent and inflation-linked cashflows, and a versatile land holding located in the sought-after Matamata-Piako District.
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Free monthly online meeting on Zoom with three 10 minute speakers and followed by member sharing. Anyone can join from their phone, desktop, mobile and tablet devices. ALL WELCOME
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