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« Reply #75 on: January 16, 2016, 01:14:34 pm »


Airmen Graduate with New Military Working Dogs

Wellington men, Leading Aircraftman Thomas Olsen and Aircraftman Danial Forsyth and their Military Working Dogs (MWD) Koda and Axle graduated today at Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Auckland in a ceremony presided over by the Base Commander, Group Captain Tim Walshe.

Both men and their canine colleagues have successfully completed the unique 14 week training at the RNZAF Military Working Dog School at RNZAF Base Auckland.

At the graduation, the two men and their dogs demonstrated several of the techniques they have learned during the course including obedience, agility and an apprehension demonstration.

Flight Commander Force Protection, Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Andy Armstrong says: "The success of the programme relies on the ability of the dog and handler to work as a team and combine their talents."

"For the partnership to be successful the handler and their dog must have a great relationship. Along with technical skills learned, both handlers have learned aspects of dog psychology and bonded successfully as a team."

The graduates and their dogs will remain as a working team throughout their posting at the MWD Unit.

MWDs undertake force protection, security duties and are trained for air transport in the RNZAF’s Hercules aircraft and NH90 helicopters to prepare them for all types of situations.

The handlers and their newly trained dogs will be ready to respond to operations both nationally and overseas, including Exercise SKYTRAIN in Napier this month and upcoming deployments to major multinational training activities in Australia.

http://www.airforce.mil.nz/about-us/news/media-releases/media-release.htm@guid=%7Bcd3e93f1-7f1b-4b5b-94e6-232e16bdbf61%7D.htm

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« Reply #76 on: January 24, 2016, 05:35:29 am »



http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/150109-giant-pandas-zoo-snow-washington-dc-animals-science-bao-bao/
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« Reply #77 on: January 24, 2016, 11:06:03 am »


see also
http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/tian-tian-the-panda-plays-in-the-snow-during-snowstorm-jonas/news-story/d2f6c8196f2f5a0e103321b993b05ac2
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« Reply #78 on: February 02, 2016, 01:45:50 am »


When Amur the tiger befriended his evening meal Timur the goat, we were all shocked by the unexpected bond between predator and prey.

We knew this friendship would eventually come to an end, and we’ve been very curious to find out how.

Now, after eight weeks of peacefully sharing living quarters, the two have parted ways. But why? It was all going so well.


http://www.fuzzfix.com/shocking-tiger-and-goat-friendships-comes-to-an-end/?
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« Reply #79 on: February 07, 2016, 12:22:18 pm »


http://www.wherecoolthingshappen.com/family-takes-the-same-photo-every-year-for-22-years/
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« Reply #80 on: February 07, 2016, 12:36:05 pm »


So Mum is the only one who hasn't needed to use glasses....
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« Reply #81 on: February 09, 2016, 11:30:55 am »

nz police Safer Communities Together
Hi,

"Police seek man who saved the life of a girl at Mission Bay"

 
Auckland City Police and the family of a five-year-old girl who almost drowned at Mission Bay are trying to track down the man who resuscitated her and saved her from almost certain death.

Police say that at about 6pm on Wednesday 23 December 2015, the young girl Caroliah Vaigafa was playing in the sea at the western end of Mission Bay beach with two of her cousins (aged 5 and 7).

Caroliah got into difficulty in the water after being knocked over by waves and whilst her cousins ran to get help, a man was seen running into the water to rescue her.

 The man pulled Caroliah onto the beach but she had already stopped breathing.

Detective Alex Macdonald said Police believe that either this man or another passerby then started CPR on Caroliah and was able to resuscitate her.

“An ambulance was called by another person on the beach and arrived a short time later, transporting Caroliah to hospital.

“Unfortunately no one got the details of the man responsible for saving Caroliah and we would love to be able to get in contact with him so he can be thanked appropriately for his actions.

“Caroliah’s parents would also love to find this person and want to thank them personally.”

Witnesses say that the man may have been of Indian descent but few other descriptions have been supplied to Police.

We would like to hear from anyone who was present on the beach at the time or who may know the man or people responsible for saving the girl’s life.

Anyone with information can call 09 213 8191 or email alex.macdonald@police.govt.nz

ENDS

Media note: A higher resolution image is available on request.

Issues by Tracie Simpson/Manager - Strategic Communications, Auckland City

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-seek-man-who-saved-life-girl-mission-bay

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« Reply #82 on: February 22, 2016, 09:08:49 am »


....But when you're a just a little kid, it can blow your mind – especially when you're looking at what appears to be two versions of your dad.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/baby/76907009/dad-and-his-identical-twin-totally-bewilder-baby-boy
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« Reply #83 on: March 31, 2016, 11:52:02 am »


$3M RENOVATION RESCUE
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« Reply #84 on: April 17, 2016, 10:22:55 am »


Who loves us most ?  dogs or cats?

..."According to Zak, humans produce oxytocin whenever we have a positive experience, and the amount we produce is contingent on how stressful our situations are when we have that positive interaction.
A general breakdown, according to Zak is that we produce 15 to 25 percent oxytocin when we have a pleasant interaction with a stranger; 25 to 50 percent when we’re engaging with someone we know; and if we release 50 percent or more, it’s in response to someone we really love like a child or spouse.
During Zak’s experiment, dogs, on average, produced 57.2 percent.
“So your dog really loves you … a lot,” Zak said. “But what makes this so amazing is that the oxytocin they produced is for another species, not their own. The fact that this is cross species is really freakin’ crazy/cool. Their brains are telling them that they love us.” ...


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« Reply #85 on: June 09, 2016, 11:53:18 am »


from The Dominion Post....

Steampunk food van heating up the capital
with free food for the famished


Why not buy lunch and then pay it forward by paying for the lunch of
the next hungry and struggling person? A new food van in Wellington
is prioritising caring for the city's most vulnerable people.


By MIRI SCHROETER | 9:32AM - Tuesday 07 June 2016

Helena Henare Coolen is starting a scheme with her Steampunk van that provides free meals for people in need. — Photograph: Kevin Stent/Fairfax NZ.
Helena Henare Coolen is starting a scheme with her Steampunk van that provides
free meals for people in need. — Photograph: Kevin Stent/Fairfax NZ.


A NEW FOOD VAN has rolled into the city that aims to give financially struggling people some free hearty tucker this winter.

The Steampunk food van is now open, launching an initiative where customers can buy a $10 lunch and pay an extra $5 to shout someone in need of a meal.

The free meals are kept as tokens in a jar and people can simply grab a token to pay for their lunch with no questions asked.

Helena Henare Coolen, the van's owner, says she wants to create a pay it forward initiative that lets people help each other in a simple and affordable way.

“I'm trying to pilot a model where it's easy to give food and easy to receive it.”

Coolen started the food van on a shoestring budget, and hopes the idea will eventually be picked up by more Wellington businesses.

It's about doing work with a purpose — that encourages support systems and looks after people — but it's also about having a sustainable business model that others will hopefully catch on to, she says.

“I want to prove that I can make money but have a social impact at the same time.”


Scrabble pieces serve as tokens in the containers to show how many free meals are available for struggling Wellingtonians to grab their free lunch. — Photograph: Kevin Stent/Fairfax NZ.
Scrabble pieces serve as tokens in the containers to show how many free meals
are available for struggling Wellingtonians to grab their free lunch.
 — Photograph: Kevin Stent/Fairfax NZ.


Coolen has spoken to many people living on the streets about their struggles and she says some of them work but still cannot afford everyday living costs.

“No one wants to be poor and living on the street.”

“They want a safe place where they are treated with respect,” she says.

Coolen wants all her customers to get the same quality of food, and she hopes that people feel like they can access the service freely and safely, without shame.

“No one's asked to justify if they can afford it,” she says.

With the $5 contribution from other customers, Coolen hopes to provide financially struggling people with free hot meals as the cold, wintry nights kick in.

Her menu includes a fourth generation Italian tomato-based pasta, gluten-free and vegetarian options, and classic Southland cheese rolls.

“It's soul food that makes you feel safe and comfortable.”

People can purchase and collect meals from the van on Molesworth Street, which is close to many government buildings.

Coolen says the location may be too far for some people to walk to, so she is organising to personally deliver leftover meals at the end of each day to people living on the streets around the city.


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« Reply #86 on: June 14, 2016, 01:29:07 pm »


ENTER THE BARROW
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