<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120</id><updated>2011-05-22T17:27:15.881+12:00</updated><category term='CRAFTWERK auckland december craft'/><category term='Elam design teaching'/><category term='&apos;CLAIRE DOHERTY&apos; Litmus &apos;Contemporary art&apos; art lecture wellington auckland &apos;new plymouth&apos;'/><category term='&apos;Kim Chamberlain&apos;'/><category term='DINZ &apos;awards programmes&apos; competitions conferences'/><category term='winseeker &apos;mark hutchins gallery&apos; &apos;wine tasting&apos;'/><category term='film documentary wellington pataka &apos;the sisters&apos;'/><category term='Magdalena Wellington Theatre Performance'/><category term='wellington'/><category term='DINZ Design Auckland Lecture'/><category term='DandAD'/><category term='Theatre BATS Downstage circa &apos;BODEGA BAR&apos; Fringe &apos;Brianne Kerr&apos;'/><category term='&apos;Magdalena Aotearoa&apos; &apos;National Gathering&apos; Wellington Theatre April'/><category term='&apos;Successful Speaking&apos;'/><title type='text'>Socket</title><subtitle type='html'>Socket is an informal gathering for creative and complimentary businesses – owned or run by women in Wellington, Aotearoa.

Its free, it’s fun -- plug into a network of information and support</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>169</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-2535068080679923892</id><published>2008-02-08T13:11:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2008-02-08T13:17:09.217+13:00</updated><title type='text'>Wellington Fringe Festival : VANTV08</title><summary type='text'>The Vanettes.VanTV – The Mobile Projection/Digital Art Unit is back to bring its eclectic brand of video art and installation to the central Wellington streets. Consisting of five Wellington video artists plus assorted guests, this cross-platform collaborative project with roots in guerilla art will happen over three nights in three different locations.Sat 9 Feb @ Waitangi Park 9-11pm,Fri15 Feb @</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/2535068080679923892/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=2535068080679923892' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/2535068080679923892'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/2535068080679923892'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2008/02/wellington-fringe-festival-vantv08.html' title='Wellington Fringe Festival : VANTV08'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp2.blogger.com/_aa-9egCnVQY/R6ufZCHNUUI/AAAAAAAAAAM/QdmnF_iitvM/s72-c/VANTV+FLYER.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-6388639621348611682</id><published>2008-02-08T13:10:00.001+13:00</published><updated>2008-02-08T13:10:59.790+13:00</updated><title type='text'>Pecha Kucha Night Auckland #06</title><summary type='text'>PECHA KUCHA VOL. 06wednesday 20th february | doors open 19:30h | start 20:20h | Galatos, 17 Galatos St, off K-road, Newton | admission $7Dear Pecha Kucha Lovers,The next Pecha Kucha Night in Auckland is coming again.We are still negotiating with some other exciting people. However, this is the list of presenters, who have confirmed so far:Jessie Yan (architect // about Master planning, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/6388639621348611682/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=6388639621348611682' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6388639621348611682'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6388639621348611682'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2008/02/pecha-kucha-night-auckland-06.html' title='Pecha Kucha Night Auckland #06'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-8776542496336862396</id><published>2007-03-15T17:46:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2007-03-15T17:47:06.381+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION : Dialect at The Engine Room</title><summary type='text'>Arie Hellendoorn, Julian Bishop, Daniel Shaw, Eugenius Van Penseel.The Engine Room21st March – 31st MarchOpening Celebration March 20th at 5.30p.m.The Engine Room is proud to present Dialect, the fourth exhibition in a series of annual exhibitions, curated by Arie Hellendoorn.Dialect uses portraiture as a thematic springboard toward the development of a body of work.This is a multi media </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/8776542496336862396/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=8776542496336862396' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8776542496336862396'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8776542496336862396'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/03/exhibition-dialect-at-engine-room.html' title='EXHIBITION : Dialect at The Engine Room'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-1973329331336892697</id><published>2007-03-15T17:42:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2007-03-15T17:43:49.096+13:00</updated><title type='text'>OFFICE SPACE : Inner City Wellington</title><summary type='text'>We're a collection of professional independents (producer, graphic designer, illustrator, restaurant owner and social marketer) who inhabit a charming, newly outfitted, sunny, inner city office. As well as the space we provide broadband, photocopier, fax, kitchen, bathroom (with shower) and electricity - all for $350 per month plus GST. If this sound like you please call Fenn Gordon on 04 385 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/1973329331336892697/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=1973329331336892697' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/1973329331336892697'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/1973329331336892697'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/03/office-space-inner-city-wellington.html' title='OFFICE SPACE : Inner City Wellington'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-8697640490592000194</id><published>2007-02-15T13:16:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2007-02-15T13:19:48.076+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EMPLOYMENT : Graphic Team Leader role</title><summary type='text'>TimeZoneOne Graphic Design RecruitmentCurrently TimeZoneOne is having a boom due to our USA client growth. This means we are need of additional quality graphic designers, including a graphic team leader role. We are having real trouble finding top talent (we have been advertising for months) so we are putting the word out, if you might know of anyone, or you might know of someone who might know </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/8697640490592000194/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=8697640490592000194' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8697640490592000194'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8697640490592000194'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/02/employment-graphic-team-leader-role.html' title='EMPLOYMENT : Graphic Team Leader role'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-8496219514123347292</id><published>2007-02-15T08:42:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2007-02-15T08:43:49.091+13:00</updated><title type='text'>MUSIC : *** F R E E  G I G  at deNada on  F R I D A Y ***</title><summary type='text'>Now's the time to start planning your friday lunch. We are so pleased to have Hannah Howse playing a free gig in store at deNada from 12.30.  It's the perfect chance to meet friends and grab a coffee.Hannah Howse will be performing her flowing style of folk and reggae, blended by her powerful lyrics and her delicate voice.We really want to support local artists and make these gigs a regular </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/8496219514123347292/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=8496219514123347292' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8496219514123347292'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8496219514123347292'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/02/music-f-r-e-e-g-i-g-at-denada-on-f-r-i.html' title='MUSIC : *** F R E E  G I G  at deNada on  F R I D A Y ***'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-4068775858582737827</id><published>2007-02-14T10:32:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2007-02-13T15:39:49.946+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFTWERK : Wellington, Feb 15th</title><summary type='text'>Don't need no valentines....…Because Craftwerk is TOMMOROW!33 craft stalls,7 bands,2 stages,1 mix tape swap box,A crap load of band merch,1 blanket fort,A few emo-bots.You.Me.A few drinks.at the Southern Cross - bar and garden.Thursday 15th, 5-9pm.Free.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/4068775858582737827/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=4068775858582737827' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/4068775858582737827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/4068775858582737827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/02/craftwerk-wellington-feb-15th.html' title='CRAFTWERK : Wellington, Feb 15th'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-3566363180539241336</id><published>2007-02-13T15:37:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2007-02-13T15:39:31.083+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Elam design teaching'/><title type='text'>EMPLOYMENT : Graphic Design Lecturer at Elam</title><summary type='text'>Elam is looking for some part-time staff to teach graphic design.Mostly 4 hours a day for a couple of days a week.If you, or anyone you know might be interested in some short term teaching then contact nicola at socket.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/3566363180539241336/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=3566363180539241336' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3566363180539241336'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3566363180539241336'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/02/employment-graphic-design-lectuer-at.html' title='EMPLOYMENT : Graphic Design Lecturer at Elam'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-3754246239990057173</id><published>2007-02-13T08:32:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2007-02-13T08:29:45.631+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='&apos;Magdalena Aotearoa&apos; &apos;National Gathering&apos; Wellington Theatre April'/><title type='text'>THEATRE: Magdalena Aotearoa National Gathering</title><summary type='text'>5-10 April, WellingtonEarly bird deadline extendedThere has been a great response to our call for works-in-progress to be presented at the National Gathering. The eight selected works involve 23 practitioners from "emerging" to "experienced" and represent a diverse range of styles, themes and stages of development. Together with the workshops,  discussions and evening events, these </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/3754246239990057173/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=3754246239990057173' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3754246239990057173'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3754246239990057173'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/02/theatre-magdalena-aotearoa-national.html' title='THEATRE: Magdalena Aotearoa National Gathering'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-5298986045694821167</id><published>2007-02-13T08:26:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-29T09:06:26.605+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wellington'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='&apos;Kim Chamberlain&apos;'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='&apos;Successful Speaking&apos;'/><title type='text'>SKILLS : Presentation training for women</title><summary type='text'>Do you give presentations, contribute at meetings or speak to groups?Want to speak with fewer nerves, more confidence and more impact?   Deliver your message clearly and with credibility?The Successful Speaking Experience, a one-day presentation skills course for women, will show you how.Learn how to:Look and sound more confidentKeep your audience interested at all timesStructure your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/5298986045694821167/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=5298986045694821167' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/5298986045694821167'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/5298986045694821167'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2007/02/skills-presentation-training-for-women.html' title='SKILLS : Presentation training for women'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-3472704257430691369</id><published>2006-11-29T09:04:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-29T09:06:25.538+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SOCKET : December 2006</title><summary type='text'>Celebrate the end of the year with some well-earned YOU time at Socket's Christmas event - our final get-together for the year. Come along and get some invaluable styling tips on dressing from fellow creative businesswomen: fashion designers Haley Smith and Nada Matthews.Festive Fashion and Chrissy Cheer Aotearoa fashion designers Haley Smith of Haley Smith New Zealand and Nada Matthews, the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/3472704257430691369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=3472704257430691369' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3472704257430691369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3472704257430691369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/socket-december-2006.html' title='SOCKET : December 2006'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-3687454661522824162</id><published>2006-11-29T07:43:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-29T07:44:15.991+13:00</updated><title type='text'>NETWROKING : Network Monday at The Business Centre WELLINGTON</title><summary type='text'>December the 4th is Network Monday at The Business Centre.Clearly size does matter. . . so come along after 5.30pm, have a glass of wine or a coffee and supersize your networking circle!We’d love to see you there!If you would like to attend on Monday the 4th December contact:The Business CentreGround Floor, Radio New Zealand House155 The Terraceph: 494 0990Fx: 494 0991</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/3687454661522824162/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=3687454661522824162' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3687454661522824162'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/3687454661522824162'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/netwroking-network-monday-at-business.html' title='NETWROKING : Network Monday at The Business Centre WELLINGTON'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-1032173857710805849</id><published>2006-11-28T11:57:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-28T12:11:09.254+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SKILLS : Additional Web Genius Lunch &amp; Learn WELLINGTON</title><summary type='text'>Due to high demand we are running an extra Web Genius Lunch &amp; Learn on Wednesday December 6th at 12.30.This session is for those who want to put e-marketing into action.You will learn how the Web Genius e-marketing system can immediately empower you to:• Create and maintain a database of customers and prospects categorised for easy targeting• Create and send branded and personalised e-newsletters</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/1032173857710805849/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=1032173857710805849' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/1032173857710805849'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/1032173857710805849'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/skills-additional-web-genius-lunch.html' title='SKILLS : Additional Web Genius Lunch &amp; Learn WELLINGTON'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-5592980683604915650</id><published>2006-11-26T20:23:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-26T20:29:07.709+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SOCKET : November meeting follow up info</title><summary type='text'>Thanks to all of those who came along to the November Socket meeting.PLUS an extra special Thank You also to Yvonne Lundon at BSL Transformations who provided a fantastic space.To follow up some of the queries which were raised in the meeting:For information on the Angel fund, pls see this site for information about the Seed Co-investment fund at www.nzvif.comRe paid parental leave: 14 weeks was </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/5592980683604915650/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=5592980683604915650' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/5592980683604915650'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/5592980683604915650'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/socket-november-meeting-follow-up-info.html' title='SOCKET : November meeting follow up info'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-1984721213394506254</id><published>2006-11-26T20:20:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-27T07:44:32.959+13:00</updated><title type='text'>DANCING : Learn to groove Bollywood-style</title><summary type='text'>Want to learn bollywood dancing? Now you can - regular classes are being held in Wellington! Learn all styles of bollywood dancing, modern, folk, with a mixture of classical and traditional moves.When Thursdays, 7.30 to 8.30pm,Where Level 1, N.o 22 Webb Street, Te Aro, Wellington.Cost $10 per hourContact: Ashleen SinghIndiaNZ Performing Arts</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/1984721213394506254/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=1984721213394506254' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/1984721213394506254'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/1984721213394506254'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/dancing-learn-to-groove-bollywood-style.html' title='DANCING : Learn to groove Bollywood-style'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-65369040914517672</id><published>2006-11-26T20:15:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-26T20:20:03.702+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='film documentary wellington pataka &apos;the sisters&apos;'/><title type='text'>FILM : “The Sisters” documentary showing at Pataka, Porirua 10 December</title><summary type='text'>Last year, Jac Lynch and Toni produced a documentary, “The Sisters”, a story about four sisters living together in Stokes Valley (Toni's 3 great-aunties and her grandmother). “The Sisters” achieved national publicity last year and the sisters became known as the Golden Girls of Stokes Valley when the documentary about their decision to flat together screened in Petone at the Lighthouse </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/65369040914517672/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=65369040914517672' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/65369040914517672'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/65369040914517672'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/film-sisters-documentary-showing-at.html' title='FILM : “The Sisters” documentary showing at Pataka, Porirua 10 December'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-4880246445647769846</id><published>2006-11-21T14:57:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-21T15:00:35.489+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='DINZ Design Auckland Lecture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='DandAD'/><title type='text'>DESIGN : D&amp;AD presents Thursday 23 Nov [Auckland]</title><summary type='text'>Apologies for the late arrival of this invitation in your inbox - details for this event have only just been finalised.D&amp;AD - the organisation that champions creative excellence across advertising and design - will be holding an event in Auckland this coming Thursday.  This event is kindly supported by AUT University and the Designers Institute New Zealand (DINZ).Date: Thursday, 23 NovemberTime: </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/4880246445647769846/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=4880246445647769846' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/4880246445647769846'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/4880246445647769846'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/design-d-presents-thursday-23-nov.html' title='DESIGN : D&amp;AD presents Thursday 23 Nov [Auckland]'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-6344085424711620704</id><published>2006-11-13T19:44:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T19:46:46.168+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='DINZ &apos;awards programmes&apos; competitions conferences'/><title type='text'>DINZ : International news now on site</title><summary type='text'>DINZ has an international newsboard for any awards programmes, competitions and conferences happening overseas. International newsletter items will be directly linked to the international section that is updated regularly - you can connect to international newsboard from the homepage index. Currently you will find there more information about following…APIDA 2006 – 14th Asia Pacific Interior </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/6344085424711620704/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=6344085424711620704' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6344085424711620704'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6344085424711620704'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/dinz-international-news-now-on-site.html' title='DINZ : International news now on site'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-6452800475858244267</id><published>2006-11-13T19:43:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T19:44:16.123+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='CRAFTWERK auckland december craft'/><title type='text'>CRAFTWERK : Auckland in December</title><summary type='text'>WE'VE JUST SECURED A DATE FOR THE NEXT AUCKLAND CRAFTWERK, THURSDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2006 !!!                                                                                                                         ITS GOING TO BE HELD AT THE LOVELY ALLELUYA CAFE AND WILL START AT 6PM, RUNNING TIL 9PMISH.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/6452800475858244267/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=6452800475858244267' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6452800475858244267'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6452800475858244267'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/craftwerk-auckland-in-december.html' title='CRAFTWERK : Auckland in December'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-4043297566611245272</id><published>2006-11-13T19:38:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T19:42:53.990+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Theatre BATS Downstage circa &apos;BODEGA BAR&apos; Fringe &apos;Brianne Kerr&apos;'/><title type='text'>THEATRE : Wellington November-December</title><summary type='text'>Thanks to our woman on the street : Brianne Kerr from Brianne Kerr PublicityDRACULABased on Bram Stoker’s novelDirected By Catherine DownesDownstage Theatre11 NOVEMBER – 16 DECEMBERBookings: 04 801 6946 or www.downstage.co.nzSuitable for children, adults and vampires of all ages and blood types! Starring George Henare, Ken Blackburn &amp; Danielle MasonTurbineSEEyD Theatre Co.BATS Theatre30 NOVEMBER </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/4043297566611245272/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=4043297566611245272' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/4043297566611245272'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/4043297566611245272'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/theatre-wellington-november-december.html' title='THEATRE : Wellington November-December'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-8409822090602151453</id><published>2006-11-13T19:36:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T19:37:22.228+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='winseeker &apos;mark hutchins gallery&apos; &apos;wine tasting&apos;'/><title type='text'>WINE + ART : Wineseeker at Mark Hutchins Gallery</title><summary type='text'>Wineseeker’s last How to Taste Wine &amp; Wine tasting Tricks course for 2006 is scheduled for Tuesday November 28th , with our last ‘focused’ tasting of 2006, ‘Under the Latin Sun’ being Wednesday 29th November.Please see details below – we look forward to seeing you!How to Taste Wine &amp; Wine Tasting TricksA fun, informal and informative wine-tasting course that covers:– How the mind works– How to ‘</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/8409822090602151453/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=8409822090602151453' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8409822090602151453'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/8409822090602151453'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/wine-art-wineseeker-at-mark-hutchins_9425.html' title='WINE + ART : Wineseeker at Mark Hutchins Gallery'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-6986668188456156023</id><published>2006-11-13T19:33:00.002+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T19:36:22.455+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='&apos;CLAIRE DOHERTY&apos; Litmus &apos;Contemporary art&apos; art lecture wellington auckland &apos;new plymouth&apos;'/><title type='text'>ART : CLAIRE DOHERTY at Litmus</title><summary type='text'>CLAIRE DOHERTY :Litmus International Curatorial Fellow 2006                        WELCOMINGTuesday November 14th 5.30pmMain Entrance FoyerOld Museum BuildingMassey UniversityBuckle StreetWellingtonNEW ZEALAND PUBLIC LECTURE SERIESClaire Doherty author of Contemporary Art: From Studio to Situation presents the public lecture From studio to Situation: How Contemporary Art Grew Out of Place.  This </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/6986668188456156023/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=6986668188456156023' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6986668188456156023'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/6986668188456156023'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/art-claire-doherty-at-litmus.html' title='ART : CLAIRE DOHERTY at Litmus'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-513343143932540018</id><published>2006-11-13T18:51:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T19:17:17.966+13:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Magdalena Wellington Theatre Performance'/><title type='text'>LEARN ABOUT : Magdalena Aotearoa</title><summary type='text'>The Magdalena Aotearoa Evening has been rescheduled for 7pm, Thursday  23rd November; it will be held at The Studio, 146 Riddiford Streeet, Newtown. Thanks to Lyne Pringle and Paul Forrest for generously making their space available.The evening is an opportunity for you to learn more about Magdalena Aotearoa and our activities, meet the trustees, and find out how you can become involved. There </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/513343143932540018/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=513343143932540018' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/513343143932540018'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/513343143932540018'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/learn-about-magdalena-aotearoa.html' title='LEARN ABOUT : Magdalena Aotearoa'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116285052448704622</id><published>2006-11-07T10:59:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:03.051+13:00</updated><title type='text'>INFO : Wage gap between men and women highlighted</title><summary type='text'>07 November 2006                By LANE NICHOLS    Kiwi women slogging it out in female-dominated jobs earn around a third less than men with similar experience in traditionally masculine careers, a new report reveals.                                                                 Experienced female caregivers, cafe workers and retail assistants could earn an extra $15,000 a year on average if </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116285052448704622/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116285052448704622' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116285052448704622'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116285052448704622'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/info-wage-gap-between-men-and-women.html' title='INFO : Wage gap between men and women highlighted'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116236290110170543</id><published>2006-11-01T19:32:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:02.824+13:00</updated><title type='text'>!! SOCKET IN NOVEMBER !!</title><summary type='text'>It is with much excitement that we announce Hon Lianne Dialzel as our November speaker! As Lianne is the Minister of Women's Affairs, the Minister for Small Business, and the Minister of Commerce – it's the perfect combo for entrepreneurial chicks like US!The Minister will be talking about what the government is doing for small business, creative business and women in business.It's also your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116236290110170543/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116236290110170543' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116236290110170543'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116236290110170543'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/socket-in-november.html' title='!! SOCKET IN NOVEMBER !!'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116232616837031051</id><published>2006-11-01T09:17:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:02.522+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFT STUFF : eCraft.co.nz</title><summary type='text'>eCraft - The Place to Buy and Sell New Zealand Arts and Crafts Online     eCraft is an online New Zealand art gallery, where you can buy affordable contemporary New Zealand art  eCraft is also an online craft market with some of New Zealand's best handmade craft and craft supplies      eCraft is an online classified advertising website      List your Art and Craft - For Free - For a Limited Time </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116232616837031051/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116232616837031051' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116232616837031051'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116232616837031051'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/11/craft-stuff-ecraftconz.html' title='CRAFT STUFF : eCraft.co.nz'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116226257607830369</id><published>2006-10-31T15:34:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:02.198+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SKILLS: A 1-day presentations skills course for women</title><summary type='text'>24 November 2006, 9.00 – 4.30pm, WellingtonLadies! Want to be more confident when speaking to groups?Successful Speaking’s popular 1-day course is for women who would like to build their skills and confidence when giving presentations.We create a relaxing, pleasant environment in order to help you learn the skills for speaking to groups. We cover all the fundamentals of preparing and delivering </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116226257607830369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116226257607830369' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116226257607830369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116226257607830369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/skills-1-day-presentations-skills.html' title='SKILLS: A 1-day presentations skills course for women'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116218044873456404</id><published>2006-10-30T16:51:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:01.889+13:00</updated><title type='text'>FREE LUNCH : Web Genius Lunch &amp; Learn on thursday</title><summary type='text'>These guys are kind sponsors of Socket!QUICK REMINDER!!Additional Web Genius Lunch &amp; LearnDue to high demand we are running an extra Web Genius Lunch &amp; Learn on Thursday 2nd at 12.30This session is for those who want to put e-marketing into action.You will learn how the Web Genius e-marketing system can immediately empower you to:• Create and maintain a database of customers and prospects </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116218044873456404/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116218044873456404' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116218044873456404'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116218044873456404'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/free-lunch-web-genius-lunch-learn-on.html' title='FREE LUNCH : Web Genius Lunch &amp; Learn on thursday'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116208910322420287</id><published>2006-10-29T15:18:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:01.452+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFT STUFF : Toggle</title><summary type='text'>A new crafting website/shop has just opened in new zealand, its called toggle and they are looking for crafters and craft enthusiasts alike to sell and buy from there site respectively!The founders of toggle, Shelley Simpson and Esther Lamb, have put together a collection of craft and art for exhibition and sale on their website. The Internet provides two important advantages for crafters and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116208910322420287/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116208910322420287' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116208910322420287'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116208910322420287'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/craft-stuff-toggle.html' title='CRAFT STUFF : Toggle'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116208757208379720</id><published>2006-10-29T15:04:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:01.228+13:00</updated><title type='text'>APPLICATIONS : Artists to Antarctica Programme 2007/2008</title><summary type='text'>New Zealand artists from across all genres are invited to apply to travel to the ice of Antarctica and find inspiration for their work. The application deadline for the "Artists to Antarctica Programme 2007/2008" is 15 November 2006. The programme is run by Antarctica New Zealand and Creative New Zealand and is "open to successful New Zealand artists and writers from all discipline who are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116208757208379720/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116208757208379720' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116208757208379720'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116208757208379720'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/applications-artists-to-antarctica.html' title='APPLICATIONS : Artists to Antarctica Programme 2007/2008'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116189359856800677</id><published>2006-10-27T09:10:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:00.644+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFTWERK : Wellington – applications for November</title><summary type='text'>What the?Didn't we all JUST go through this?We're taking applications once again for 'CRAFTWERK - DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS'. Taking over The Southern Cross once again on Thursady the 23rd of November, 5-9pm.Applications are open untill 5pm Wednesday November 8th.Vendors will be anounced on Thursday November 9th.Stalls will coast $20 and must be recived by Thursday 16th of November.To apply just send us</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116189359856800677/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116189359856800677' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116189359856800677'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116189359856800677'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/craftwerk-wellington-applications-for.html' title='CRAFTWERK : Wellington – applications for November'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116175077606252823</id><published>2006-10-25T17:26:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:00.393+13:00</updated><title type='text'>GUY FAWKES : Recording Project 5-11-06</title><summary type='text'>Hi all this was sent by a friend whos involved in ADA [Aotearoa Digital Arts]Seeing as it sounds like this will probably be the last time Fireworks will be available to the public to purchase in New Zealand, I want to put together an audio collage of this years celebrations nationwide. (November 5th)Technical criteria:-  Please send the original recordings with no eq/ limiting post work done!-  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116175077606252823/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116175077606252823' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116175077606252823'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116175077606252823'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/guy-fawkes-recording-project-5-11-06.html' title='GUY FAWKES : Recording Project 5-11-06'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116157048092086913</id><published>2006-10-23T14:44:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:49:00.085+13:00</updated><title type='text'>FREE : Nothing Magazine</title><summary type='text'>http://www.nothingmag.com/featuring: richard orjis / michael zavros / daniel stier / skitani norihiro / kirra jamison / simen johan / larry dunstan / patrick holland /</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116157048092086913/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116157048092086913' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116157048092086913'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116157048092086913'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/free-nothing-magazine.html' title='FREE : Nothing Magazine'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116131884576082667</id><published>2006-10-20T17:31:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:59.720+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SPECIAL DAY : International Day of Smiles</title><summary type='text'>Coming up on the 9 Dec, 2006. We can never smile too much, so check out the website at www.dayofsmiles.com and start practicing!At this crazy time of year it might be more of a grimace – but hey I don‘t wanna sound too curmudgeonly!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116131884576082667/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116131884576082667' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116131884576082667'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116131884576082667'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/special-day-international-day-of.html' title='SPECIAL DAY : International Day of Smiles'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116120102406790757</id><published>2006-10-19T08:47:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:59.426+13:00</updated><title type='text'>INFO : Core Values at Global Companies</title><summary type='text'>Data Point: Core Values at Global CompaniesThe following appear in the "core values" statements of global companies:Ethical Behavior/Integrity – 90%Commitment to the Customer – 89%Commitment to the Employee – 79%Teamwork &amp; Trust – 76%Honesty/Openness – 69%Accountability – 68%Social Responsibility – 65%Source: Booz Allen Hamilton/Aspen InstituteFrom The Wag</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116120102406790757/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116120102406790757' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116120102406790757'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116120102406790757'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/info-core-values-at-global-companies.html' title='INFO : Core Values at Global Companies'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116120050912449390</id><published>2006-10-19T08:40:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:59.230+13:00</updated><title type='text'>MAGDALENA : Aotearoa Evening, POSTPONED</title><summary type='text'>dear friends,it was with great sadness that we learned on sunday that our dear friend and magdalena aotearoa co-founder sally rodwell has died. her funeral is to be held on thursday 19 october at 2.30pm, at erskine chapel, avon st., island bay, wellington.a big celebration of sally's life will be held this sunday, 22nd october, from 2pm onwards, at The Studio, 146 riddiford st, newtown, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116120050912449390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116120050912449390' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116120050912449390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116120050912449390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/magdalena-aotearoa-evening-postponed.html' title='MAGDALENA : Aotearoa Evening, POSTPONED'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116106570877777085</id><published>2006-10-17T19:11:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:58.938+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SKILLS : Successful Presentations using PowerPoint</title><summary type='text'>Successful Presentations using PowerPoint1-day interactive workshop limited to 8 peopleIf used effectively, PowerPoint keeps you focused when giving a presentation, looks professional, gives you confidence, and provides the ability to create handouts easily.   Do you, or would you like to give presentations using PowerPoint?    Want to speak with more impact and deliver your message clearly and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116106570877777085/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116106570877777085' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116106570877777085'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116106570877777085'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/skills-successful-presentations-using_17.html' title='SKILLS : Successful Presentations using PowerPoint'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116097719733539875</id><published>2006-10-16T18:38:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:58.636+13:00</updated><title type='text'>UNLIMITED POTENTIAL : AGM</title><summary type='text'>When:  Wednesday 18 October 2006Time:    5.30 for 6pm startWhere: Renoulf Foyer, Wellington Convention , 111 Wakefield StJust a reminder that Wednesday night is our ‘short &amp; snappy’ AGM.  You get a chance to vote for our new members and the UP committee will have some exciting announcements.This will be followed by a unique opportunity to meet a lead researcher from HIT Lab NZ, New Zealand’s </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116097719733539875/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116097719733539875' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116097719733539875'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116097719733539875'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/unlimited-potential-agm.html' title='UNLIMITED POTENTIAL : AGM'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116096014623985299</id><published>2006-10-16T13:55:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:58.373+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFTWERK : Wellington line up</title><summary type='text'>Hey kids,It's time to get excited again, because Craftwerk is only a week away!These cats will be there...Electr!c Foxes - Crochet stupid bits.Think anatomical hearts, intestines, vaginas, dead bunnies and the like.Super Very - Pin up girl magnets and jewelry. So hot.A Low Hum - Camp Low Hum tickets, compilation CD's and Zines packed full of rad.The Neo Cons - Laser Cut Badges Zines and cds. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116096014623985299/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116096014623985299' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116096014623985299'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116096014623985299'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/craftwerk-wellington-line-up.html' title='CRAFTWERK : Wellington line up'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116051513573435261</id><published>2006-10-11T10:17:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:58.213+13:00</updated><title type='text'>MUSIC/COMPUTERS – WORKSHOP/GIG: Bleep 3</title><summary type='text'>Hey again,Bleep 3 is in two weeks time!This time it's a jam workshop session at Happy on Monday the 23rd ofOctober (that's Labour Day), from 7pm.We've got Scott Monteith aka Deadbeat, who has come over from Canadavia the Red Bull Music Academy in Melbourne to play a gig thefollowing night down at Indigo. He's going to give a presentationabout the kinds of things he's been involved with and then </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116051513573435261/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116051513573435261' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116051513573435261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116051513573435261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/musiccomputers-workshopgig-bleep-3.html' title='MUSIC/COMPUTERS – WORKSHOP/GIG: Bleep 3'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116051323392567162</id><published>2006-10-11T09:45:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:57.966+13:00</updated><title type='text'>AWARDS : The Webbys 2006</title><summary type='text'>Well, I’m probably a few months late with this … but always fascinating to see whats the best of the best : http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?season=10</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116051323392567162/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116051323392567162' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116051323392567162'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116051323392567162'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/awards-webbys-2006.html' title='AWARDS : The Webbys 2006'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116043275575902252</id><published>2006-10-10T11:23:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:57.682+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SKILLS : Successful Presentations Using PowerPoint</title><summary type='text'>Successful Presentations using PowerPoint1-day interactive workshop limited to 8 peopleIf used effectively, PowerPoint keeps you focused when giving a presentation, looks professional, gives you confidence, and provides the ability to create handouts easily.Do you, or would you like to give presentations using PowerPoint?Want to speak with more impact and deliver your message clearly and with </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116043275575902252/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116043275575902252' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116043275575902252'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116043275575902252'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/skills-successful-presentations-using.html' title='SKILLS : Successful Presentations Using PowerPoint'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116034837911140984</id><published>2006-10-09T11:53:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:57.463+13:00</updated><title type='text'>BRANDING : some links to events worldwide</title><summary type='text'>If you win lotto and feel like an academi splurge!Sarasota International Design Summit 2006October 10-13, 2006, Sarasota, Florida, USAInfo: www.sarasotadesignsummit.comNeoCon East: Inspiring Solutions for the Design and Management of the Built EnvironmentOctober 11-12, 2006, Baltimore, USAInfo: www.merchandisemart.com/neoconeastReturn on Ideas – Better by DesignOctober 14 – November 12, 2006, red</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116034837911140984/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116034837911140984' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116034837911140984'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116034837911140984'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/branding-some-links-to-events.html' title='BRANDING : some links to events worldwide'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116034788955305948</id><published>2006-10-09T11:49:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:57.304+13:00</updated><title type='text'>MAGDALENA : Aotearoa Evening, 26 October</title><summary type='text'>Dear Magdalena friends,If you are in Wellington on Thursday 26 October, please join the Trustees for a Magdalena Aotearoa Evening at 7pm at The Studio in Newtown. Everyone who is interested in learning more about the Magdalena Aotearoa Trust and its activities is welcome to attend.The Trustees will report back on what's been a very busy year: Madeline McNamara has travelled the country with the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116034788955305948/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116034788955305948' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116034788955305948'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116034788955305948'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/magdalena-aotearoa-evening-26-october.html' title='MAGDALENA : Aotearoa Evening, 26 October'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116034588453628044</id><published>2006-10-09T11:08:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:57.105+13:00</updated><title type='text'>FUNRAISER : Thistle Hall calling artists</title><summary type='text'>Well hello there Artists!Thistle Hall offers a win/win fundraiser - $50 for the artist and $50 towards re-installing the gallery window.Following the successful $100 art sale format, Thistle Hall recognises that artists are often called upon to donate works of art, so in all fairness we want you to get half - you can also submit as many works as you like!Last years fundraiser was extremely </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116034588453628044/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116034588453628044' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116034588453628044'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116034588453628044'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/funraiser-thistle-hall-calling-artists.html' title='FUNRAISER : Thistle Hall calling artists'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116033822515846572</id><published>2006-10-09T09:08:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:56.934+13:00</updated><title type='text'>WE Women’s Magazine : free download</title><summary type='text'>WE magazine for women is READY for the world to read. WE magazine for women may well be the first international digital business magazine focusing on the total woman.  In addition to women who want to learn more about doing business on and off the WEB, WE’s audience consists of women who want to explore great destinations, improve their outlook on life, learn quick and easy ways to get and stay </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116033822515846572/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116033822515846572' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116033822515846572'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116033822515846572'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/we-womens-magazine-free-download.html' title='WE Women’s Magazine : free download'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116033553618602177</id><published>2006-10-09T08:23:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:56.708+13:00</updated><title type='text'>THEATRE : Here's Hilda! – short season</title><summary type='text'>Here's Hilda!Written &amp; performed by Jan BolwellDirected Ralph McAllisterDesigned Lisa MauleJan Bolwell has written a solo theatre show about her glorious, outrageous and indomitable grandmother Hilda Blair Gardiner.Following a highly successful national tour mainly to rural centres as part of Creative NZ's Arts on Tour programme, Wellington audiences now have the chance to enjoy this unique </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116033553618602177/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116033553618602177' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116033553618602177'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116033553618602177'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/theatre-heres-hilda-short-season.html' title='THEATRE : Here&apos;s Hilda! – short season'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116018306961029744</id><published>2006-10-07T13:57:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:56.481+13:00</updated><title type='text'>COOL STUFF : Lego ice cubes</title><summary type='text'>LEGO® just got even cooler! Serve the coolest drinks around with ice that looks like LEGO bricks, or build your own LEGO ice "sculpture!"  Made of durable silicone.ice cube tray makes 10 ice "bricks" at a time!Dishwasher safe.Not available here – BLAH!!!   </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116018306961029744/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116018306961029744' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116018306961029744'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116018306961029744'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/cool-stuff-lego-ice-cubes.html' title='COOL STUFF : Lego ice cubes'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-116018195111311129</id><published>2006-10-07T13:43:00.000+13:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:56.302+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFTWERK : Wellington</title><summary type='text'>Was at the last one in Auckland and it was fantastic – support these off the chain events! – **nGet Cracking Kids!Applications for the Next Craftwerk are now open. But only until Friday October 13th!! That's only a week away!Go! Go! Go!Sorry about the late notice, especially for you out of town kids, but there will be another in November, details released soon.CRAFTWERKSouthern Cross Bar, cnr </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/116018195111311129/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=116018195111311129' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116018195111311129'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/116018195111311129'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/10/craftwerk-wellington.html' title='CRAFTWERK : Wellington'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115939274830933412</id><published>2006-09-28T09:30:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:56.190+13:00</updated><title type='text'>NEWS : Biz.org.nz</title><summary type='text'>If you havent checked out this site, it is chokka with info and advice about kiwi business: here’s the latest from their mail-out**nCheck out the latest updates to biz, the Business Information Zone.Tips on running a business from homeHomes are casual places by nature so it is important that when you work at home you create a proper working environment.http://www.biz.org.nz/public/content.aspx?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115939274830933412/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115939274830933412' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115939274830933412'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115939274830933412'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/news-bizorgnz.html' title='NEWS : Biz.org.nz'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115864606688175893</id><published>2006-09-19T18:06:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:55.913+13:00</updated><title type='text'>NEWS : Results from Global Design Survey</title><summary type='text'>In June and July of this year the Danish Ministry of Economic and Business affairs conducted a web-survey that looked into the globalisation of the design industry and where that industry is headed in the future. We now forward the most important results to you.     A top ten list of the leading design nations: Top 10:     1 UK     2 Italy     3 USA     4 Netherlands     5 Denmark     6 Germany</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115864606688175893/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115864606688175893' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115864606688175893'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115864606688175893'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/news-results-from-global-design-survey.html' title='NEWS : Results from Global Design Survey'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115864584254689345</id><published>2006-09-19T18:00:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:55.619+13:00</updated><title type='text'>LECTURE : Patricia Moore, internationally renowned designer and gerontologist</title><summary type='text'>Public Lecture by Patricia MooreWellington : 22 Sep 2006   VUW Schools of Architecture and Design, 139 Vivian Street, Wellington, Lecture Theatre 1     Friday 22 September, 6pm-7pm OR Auckland : 13 Oct 2006 Venue: UNITEC School of Design.      Time: Friday 13 October, 6.00 -7.00 pm To be confirmed, plus venue.     Inquiries, please contact Dr. Cristiaan de Groot. Email cdegroot@unitec.ac.nz Phone</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115864584254689345/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115864584254689345' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115864584254689345'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115864584254689345'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/lecture-patricia-moore-internationally.html' title='LECTURE : Patricia Moore, internationally renowned designer and gerontologist'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115846447872294121</id><published>2006-09-17T15:34:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:55.512+13:00</updated><title type='text'>DESIGN : The London Design Festival</title><summary type='text'>Check out what is happening in all things design on the other side of the world at the London Design FestivalIncludes some WICKED stuff from Jaime Haydon who has collaborated with camper shoesThe 100% design show for interior *bits*And not forgetting one of my fav ramboling sites The Design Museum</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115846447872294121/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115846447872294121' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115846447872294121'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115846447872294121'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/design-london-design-festival.html' title='DESIGN : The London Design Festival'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115811767456617153</id><published>2006-09-13T15:06:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:55.378+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION: Quoil 18 sept - 7 october</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115811767456617153/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115811767456617153' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115811767456617153'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115811767456617153'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/exhibition-quoil-18-sept-7-october.html' title='EXHIBITION: Quoil 18 sept - 7 october'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115810327203849635</id><published>2006-09-13T11:16:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:55.224+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SKILLS: You Can Network your Way to Endless Referrals…</title><summary type='text'>Half-day networking skills seminarWednesday 11 October 2006, 9.00 - 12.00pmWellingtonNetworking and referrals are very effective marketing strategies for any business. In this half day Networking Skills course you will develop the skills to network with confidence, by understanding how networking can work for you.You will generate new business when you learn the 5 key steps that can make you a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115810327203849635/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115810327203849635' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115810327203849635'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115810327203849635'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/skills-you-can-network-your-way-to.html' title='SKILLS: You Can Network your Way to Endless Referrals…'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115793250816860299</id><published>2006-09-11T11:53:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:55.078+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFTWERK : Auckland, October date announced</title><summary type='text'>See you on the 5th october!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115793250816860299/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115793250816860299' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' 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year</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115793237508671951/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115793237508671951' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115793237508671951'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115793237508671951'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/exhibition-best-awards-wellington.html' title='EXHIBITION : Best Awards, Wellington'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115793224425067479</id><published>2006-09-11T11:49:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:54.799+13:00</updated><title type='text'>I WANT ONE : a new marimekko mouse</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115793224425067479/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115793224425067479' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115793224425067479'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115793224425067479'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/09/i-want-one-new-marimekko-mouse.html' title='I WANT ONE : a new marimekko mouse'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115674209186164027</id><published>2006-08-28T17:14:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:54.637+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION : Litmus Research Initiative</title><summary type='text'>MASSEY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTSLitmus Research InitiativeArtist speaks from beyond the GraveNotorious Auckland artist Dane Mitchell has brought Rita Angus back from the dead. Hear for the first time the communion between a reputable clairvoyant and Angus recently recorded by Mitchell in the deceased artists old Thorndon residence.The potential paranormal scope and history of the Rita Angus </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115674209186164027/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115674209186164027' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674209186164027'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674209186164027'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/exhibition-litmus-research-initiative.html' title='EXHIBITION : Litmus Research Initiative'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115674200413528600</id><published>2006-08-28T17:04:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:54.348+13:00</updated><title type='text'>NEWS: NZ Music Bulletin August Part 2</title><summary type='text'>Here is Part 2 of the NZ Music Bulletin for August. =========================================================================8/ Promotional Opportunities9/ Music Services:10/ Band members wtd/available11/ Market place: manager wtd, flatmate wtd (AK)12/ Music (&amp; related) Teaching Jobs13/ Music Industry (&amp; related) jobs (Australia and NZ)=============================================================</summary><link 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src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115674144109950556</id><published>2006-08-28T17:01:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:54.110+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CRAFTWERK : Auckland, October</title><summary type='text'>These chicks are also in Wellington, and by all accounts the last one at the Paramount rocked, so go to the website and sign up for more details and a heads-up on future events!Hello,It's craftwerk here and we've just set a date for the 2ND CRAFTWERK! at Alleluya Cafe, thursday 5th October!Taking into consideration our first event earlier this month we have made some changes to the layout and the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115674144109950556/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115674144109950556' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674144109950556'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674144109950556'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/craftwerk-auckland-october.html' title='CRAFTWERK : Auckland, October'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115674126710385621</id><published>2006-08-28T16:57:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:53.741+13:00</updated><title type='text'>DRAWING WEEKEND : No Boyz Allowed, Wairarapa</title><summary type='text'>NBA (no boyz allowed) Drawing weekendDid you stop drawing and painting at seven…ten…twelve?Do you think you can’t draw or paint and never be able too learnYou can, everyone can learn to draw using the right mode of their brain, Kimbra Taylor will give you techniques enabling you to access your right mode and learn to draw and paint in just a few hoursCome relax for a non judgmental, stress free </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115674126710385621/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115674126710385621' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674126710385621'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674126710385621'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/drawing-weekend-no-boyz-allowed.html' title='DRAWING WEEKEND : No Boyz Allowed, Wairarapa'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115674093986291430</id><published>2006-08-28T16:53:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:53.389+13:00</updated><title type='text'>WRITERS ON MONDAYS : The next page 1 + 2</title><summary type='text'>These lil beauties are on at City GalleryThe Next Page (1) Monday 4 September, 1pmOur quartet of new work by writers from Victoria University's MA in Creative Writing begins with readings of fiction, poetry and memoir from Sarah Barnett, Amy Brown, Pip Desmond, Robert Egan, Rebecca Lancashire, Therese Lloyd, Michelle Arithimos, Amanda Samuel, Rachael Schmidt and Nicholas Stanley, chaired by </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115674093986291430/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115674093986291430' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674093986291430'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674093986291430'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/writers-on-mondays-next-page-1-2.html' title='WRITERS ON MONDAYS : The next page 1 + 2'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115674048811932587</id><published>2006-08-28T16:44:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:52.713+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION: The Best Awards [design]</title><summary type='text'>Haven’t seen this one in Auckers, but suppose to be corker!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115674048811932587/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115674048811932587' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674048811932587'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115674048811932587'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/exhibition-best-awards-design.html' title='EXHIBITION: The Best Awards [design]'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115673594748765623</id><published>2006-08-28T15:10:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:52.455+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SOCKET : 29 August</title><summary type='text'>Our August speaker is not to be missed if you’re looking to sharpen your business skills, hone your creativity and pump your profits.A hugely experienced CEO as well as executive coach and business advisor, Yvonne Lundon is the managing director of coaching and training company BSL Transformations.Yvonne’s client list is currently full, so this really is a unique opportunity to tap into her </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115673594748765623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115673594748765623' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115673594748765623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115673594748765623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/socket-29-august.html' title='SOCKET : 29 August'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115564047912774982</id><published>2006-08-15T23:13:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:52.189+13:00</updated><title type='text'>HUMAN INTEREST : Female millionaires</title><summary type='text'>In the last 24 hours, TV and radio stations have given considerable airtime to the forecast that the number of female millionaires in the UK is set torocket. And that the number of female millionaires will overtake malemillionaires by 2020.At present, 40% of millionaires are women but the Centre for Economics andBusiness Research (CEBR) have done a bit of crystal ball gazing and ispredicting that</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115564047912774982/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115564047912774982' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115564047912774982'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115564047912774982'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/human-interest-female-millionaires.html' title='HUMAN INTEREST : Female millionaires'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115564029827736321</id><published>2006-08-15T22:53:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:51.804+13:00</updated><title type='text'>MUSIC : August NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin (Pt 1)</title><summary type='text'>1/ Kiwi FM music industry clinics - what do you want covered?  Haveexpertise to offer?2/ Open mics/Jams, performance opportunities, work for musicians3/ Competitions &amp; Awards:4/ Funding5/ Professional Development: workshops, training, festivals, conventions,networking6/ Music Teachers available=========================================================================1/ Kiwi FM music industry </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115564029827736321/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115564029827736321' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115564029827736321'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115564029827736321'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/music-august-nz-music-industry-info.html' title='MUSIC : August NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin (Pt 1)'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115559481607605972</id><published>2006-08-15T10:29:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:51.250+13:00</updated><title type='text'>LECTURE: Juan Castillo, Chilean Artist</title><summary type='text'>ARTIST TALK ALL WELCOMEJuan Castillo, Chilean Artist, [10A02 - Old Museum Building]4pm, Tuesday 15-Aug-06Jurama,Juan Castillo is one of five members of C.A.D.A (Collective Art Action), one of the most revered artist groups that emerged in 1979 as part of what cultural critic Nelly Richard defines as the Escena de Avanzada. The movement that spawned in reaction to the military coup that saw </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115559481607605972/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115559481607605972' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115559481607605972'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115559481607605972'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/lecture-juan-castillo-chilean-artist.html' title='LECTURE: Juan Castillo, Chilean Artist'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115526765861769003</id><published>2006-08-11T15:39:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:50.923+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION: The Drawing Show at The Engine Room</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115526765861769003/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115526765861769003' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115526765861769003'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115526765861769003'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/exhibition-drawing-show-at-engine-room.html' title='EXHIBITION: The Drawing Show at The Engine Room'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115459685429841157</id><published>2006-08-03T21:17:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:50.648+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION: Somewhere in time and space</title><summary type='text'>New work by Belinda HagerFrom 7th - 26 AugustQUOIL149 Willis StWellingtonNew ZealandPh 0064 4 3841499Fax 0064 4 3841699bh.quoil@paradise.net.nz</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115459685429841157/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115459685429841157' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115459685429841157'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115459685429841157'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/exhibition-somewhere-in-time-and-space.html' title='EXHIBITION: Somewhere in time and space'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115459643907871692</id><published>2006-08-03T21:10:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:50.388+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION : Growing Up: 20 Years of the Unitec – Jewellery Studio, 22 July – 19 August 2006, curated by Karl Chitham</title><summary type='text'>22nd July 2006                  -                    19th August 2006Objectspace                        8 Ponsonby Rd                  Auckland                2006 will be the Unitec Jewellery Studio’s 20th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion and to highlight the success of both the course and it’s many graduates, Objectspace will be hosting an exhibition titled Growing Up: 20 Years of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115459643907871692/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115459643907871692' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115459643907871692'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115459643907871692'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/exhibition-growing-up-20-years-of.html' title='EXHIBITION : Growing Up: 20 Years of the Unitec – Jewellery Studio, 22 July – 19 August 2006, curated by Karl Chitham'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115459580594864831</id><published>2006-08-03T21:02:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:50.088+13:00</updated><title type='text'>LECTURE : Lecture by Prof. Richard Buchanan @ AUT</title><summary type='text'>15 Aug 2006    Guest Lecture by Professor Richard Buchanan     Tuesday 15 August 2006, 5.30 " 6.30pm WE230, Level 2 E Block at School of Art &amp; Design, AUT University     Professor Dr. Richard Buchanan is Professor of Design in the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also a Director of Doctoral Studies in the School, and served as its Head from 1992 to 2002.    He currently </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115459580594864831/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115459580594864831' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115459580594864831'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115459580594864831'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/lecture-lecture-by-prof-richard.html' title='LECTURE : Lecture by Prof. Richard Buchanan @ AUT'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115458416312334259</id><published>2006-08-03T17:41:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:49.853+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION : The Milan Furniture Fair [wgtn + auckland]</title><summary type='text'>Enjoy your complimentary coffee at Milan Cafe… … and discover the latest trends from Milan 06 in ECC showrooms throughout August.     Auckland39 Nugent St, GraftonPh. 09 379 9680 Wellington61-63 Thorndon QuayPh. 04 473 3456     The Milan Furniture Fair has long been an institution in the interiors world, where the cream of the world's design talent gather, show off their latest creations and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115458416312334259/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115458416312334259' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115458416312334259'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115458416312334259'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/08/exhibition-milan-furniture-fair-wgtn.html' title='EXHIBITION : The Milan Furniture Fair [wgtn + auckland]'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115394429483160487</id><published>2006-07-27T08:03:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:49.472+13:00</updated><title type='text'>PRESENTATION: Performing Space</title><summary type='text'>Magdalena Aotearoa is currently hosting theatre director Jadranka Andjelic and scenographer Antonella Diana, who are based in Belgrade. Both have many years experience in making theatre in Europe, and have collaborated since the mid-90s. This week they have been teaching their week-long workshop "Performing Space" in Wellington. A public presentation of the results of the workshop will be given </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115394429483160487/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115394429483160487' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115394429483160487'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115394429483160487'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/presentation-performing-space.html' title='PRESENTATION: Performing Space'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115386847222206537</id><published>2006-07-26T10:55:00.001+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:49.145+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION: backroom gems</title><summary type='text'>Kristen Clarke and Lizzie Waipara from Chrysalis Art &amp; Design draw together a collection of artists and artisans to exhibit backroom gems at The White Room, a wonderful new community resource operating as a  exhibition space.Backroom gems represents all the artists that create their glorious individually crafted original works in domestic settings. The inspiration was the good old kiwi no 8 wire </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115386847222206537/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115386847222206537' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115386847222206537'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115386847222206537'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/exhibition-backroom-gems_26.html' title='EXHIBITION: backroom gems'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115328952926198819</id><published>2006-07-19T18:07:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:48.546+13:00</updated><title type='text'>BOOK : Rich Women by Kim Kiyosaki</title><summary type='text'>From www.scoop.co.nz (this has had mixed reviews on Amazon, but could be worth a peek).In the past women have not made up a significant proportion of investors, however in this age of defacto relationships and divorce women need to learn to safeguard their financial futures. Kim Kiyosaki recognises this and is sending out a warning to New Zealand women that the only person they should rely on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115328952926198819/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115328952926198819' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115328952926198819'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115328952926198819'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/book-rich-women-by-kim-kiyosaki.html' title='BOOK : Rich Women by Kim Kiyosaki'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115325586101911426</id><published>2006-07-19T08:47:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:48.197+13:00</updated><title type='text'>MUSIC/COMPUTERS – WORKSHOP/GIG: Bleep</title><summary type='text'>BLEEP CIRCUIT BENDERS MAKE FOR BLEEPING GOOD TIMEThe "bleep" workshop crew, champions of music made using machines,bring circuit bending -- the art of torturing, transplanting, andgrafting electronic sound-making devices -- to life in a once-onlyshow at Happy on Wednesday the 26th of July, from 8pm."We take cheap battery-powered noise-making toys, ones you can buyfrom The Warehouse or The $2 Shop</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115325586101911426/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115325586101911426' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115325586101911426'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115325586101911426'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/musiccomputers-workshopgig-bleep.html' title='MUSIC/COMPUTERS – WORKSHOP/GIG: Bleep'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115273818685114927</id><published>2006-07-13T09:01:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:47.935+13:00</updated><title type='text'>COOL CRAFT FAIR : Paramount Theatre || today ||</title><summary type='text'>     CraftWerk,  Wellington’s own indie craft experience kicks off Thursday,July 13th.  Sponsored by A LOW HUM, this shopping bonanza will takeplace from 5.30 pm to 8.30pm at The Paramount Theatre in Courtnay Place.Drink, dance, shop and be crafty!What is CraftWerk? CraftWerk is a bi- monthly mini-craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the Wellington craft scene. Over two dozen crafters </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115273818685114927/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115273818685114927' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115273818685114927'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115273818685114927'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/cool-craft-fair-paramount-theatre.html' title='COOL CRAFT FAIR : Paramount Theatre || today ||'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115268150089574671</id><published>2006-07-12T17:14:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:47.194+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION: brooches at Quoil</title><summary type='text'>.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }      The BROOCH show features work by twenty-one jewellers.Image attached features the work of: Roseanne Bartley, Renee Bevan, Emily Bullock, Shelley Norton, Kay van Dyk and Lisa Walker.Please note:  there is no opening function</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115268150089574671/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115268150089574671' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115268150089574671'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115268150089574671'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/exhibition-brooches-at-quoil.html' title='EXHIBITION: brooches at Quoil'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115267886594613166</id><published>2006-07-12T16:33:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:44.541+13:00</updated><title type='text'>POETRY : City Gallery Wellington</title><summary type='text'>'Writers on Mondays' kicks off with PoetryBest New Zealand Poems 05Monday 17 July, 1pmCinema, City Gallery WellingtonIn the lead-up to Montana National Poetry Day, 11 poets put their best feet forward to kick off the 2006 Writers on Mondays series. Michele Amas, Angela Andrews, Jenny Bornholdt, James Brown, Geoff Cochrane, Mary Cresswell, Anna Livesey, Stephanie de Montalk, Gregory O'Brien, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115267886594613166/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115267886594613166' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115267886594613166'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115267886594613166'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/poetry-city-gallery-wellington.html' title='POETRY : City Gallery Wellington'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115267749134769391</id><published>2006-07-12T16:11:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:44.315+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXHIBITION : Litmus Research Initiative</title><summary type='text'>Intimacy and In.yer.facewww.intimacyandinyerface.netJuly 20th, 8 p.m. (NZ time) Intimacy and In.yer.face is a live performance/installation event and remix project, featuring an interdisciplinary selection of local and international artists, operating in the nexus between art and technology. Our conception of site is fragmented when agents participate from spatially dispersed locations, and when </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115267749134769391/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115267749134769391' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115267749134769391'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115267749134769391'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/exhibition-litmus-research-initiative.html' title='EXHIBITION : Litmus Research Initiative'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115213525180045146</id><published>2006-07-06T09:31:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:44.034+13:00</updated><title type='text'>NEWS: NZ Music Bulletin</title><summary type='text'>==================================================================================================================================================1/ Upcoming workshops - is there anything you want covered, or do you haveskills you would like to contribute?2/ Venues, open mics, performance opportunities3/ Auckland City Council Creative Industries Action Plan, Feedback isinvited4/ New Christchurch </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115213525180045146/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115213525180045146' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115213525180045146'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115213525180045146'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/news-nz-music-bulletin.html' title='NEWS: NZ Music Bulletin'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115204973477494290</id><published>2006-07-05T09:47:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:43.805+13:00</updated><title type='text'>Skills training for women</title><summary type='text'>Want to be more confident when speaking to groups? The Successful Speaking Experience1-day presentations skills training for women 4 August 2006, Wellingtono you dread the thought of giving a presentation? Do you lie awake at night wondering how you are going to keep your audience interested during tomorrow’s talk? Or do you wonder how some speakers seem to impress, persuade and motivate others </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115204973477494290/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115204973477494290' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115204973477494290'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115204973477494290'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/07/skills-training-for-women.html' title='Skills training for women'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115136705102402088</id><published>2006-06-27T12:10:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:43.352+13:00</updated><title type='text'>EXPO: Office Goodies</title><summary type='text'>OFFICEMAX SHARPEN UPFor the third year running in Wellington, Officemax hosts the office products expo of the year! Come on down to the Michael Fowler Centre and take a look at new releases in office products, furniture, technology, hygiene products and consumables. Talk to the experts, catch the demonstrations and try products for yourself. There are fantastic free samples to collect and great </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115136705102402088/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115136705102402088' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115136705102402088'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115136705102402088'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/06/expo-office-goodies.html' title='EXPO: Office Goodies'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115086745214301390</id><published>2006-06-21T17:23:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:43.089+13:00</updated><title type='text'>JULY MEETING: Young IT Professionals Network</title><summary type='text'>What's Up Event: Gadgets, Games and GeeksThe 5th July is shaping up to be one whopping great big geeky networking fest and the Unlimited Potential committee is very excited to be bringing some awesome speakers and exhibitors who are passionate about their technology for your networking pleasure.When: Wednesday 5th July, 2006Time: 4.30 for 5.30 startWhere: Renoulf Foyer,Wellington Convention </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115086745214301390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115086745214301390' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115086745214301390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115086745214301390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/06/july-meeting-young-it-professionals.html' title='JULY MEETING: Young IT Professionals Network'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115084140163649180</id><published>2006-06-21T10:08:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:42.564+13:00</updated><title type='text'>Socket for June</title><summary type='text'>Guess who's coming to see us?!It's the Minister of Women's Affairs, the Minister for Small Business, and the Minister of Commerce - who's one in the same person. Perfect!We warmly welcome the Hon. Lianne Dalziel to June's meeting and of course YOU! It's an absolute thrill to have this direct audience with the Minister, so come along to this very special Socket. The minister will be talking about </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115084140163649180/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115084140163649180' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115084140163649180'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115084140163649180'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/06/socket-for-june.html' title='Socket for June'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-115078116261317571</id><published>2006-06-20T17:23:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:42.237+13:00</updated><title type='text'>HIPPY CAPITALISTS : Business Sustainability Assessment &amp; Awards program</title><summary type='text'>This program is a great way for businesses to get a handle of the whole sustainability picture and get some recognition for any good work they are doing. For further information on the challenge please visit the website http://www.sustainable.org.nz/. Being then part of this year's Get Sustainable Challenge will entitle you to• a 2hr sustainability assessment,• a judging report on how you are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/115078116261317571/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=115078116261317571' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115078116261317571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/115078116261317571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/06/hippy-capitalists-business.html' title='HIPPY CAPITALISTS : Business Sustainability Assessment &amp; Awards program'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114972755581659688</id><published>2006-06-08T12:43:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:41.899+13:00</updated><title type='text'>MUSIC : Friday 9 June</title><summary type='text'>8pmFriday 9 JuneAaron Laurence Gallery326 Lambton Quay, Wellington(Between Sounds &amp; Westpac at the WILLIS ST END of Lambton Quay)$5... BYO and a Cushion MHFS:Sublime computer/tapes/guitar/voice constructions from Mark Sadgrove(Plains, Infinitesimal and many other Auckland scene collaborations).Visceral haziness which has attracted the attention of esteemed labelssuch as Celebrate Psi Phenomenon, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114972755581659688/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114972755581659688' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114972755581659688'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114972755581659688'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/06/music-friday-9-june.html' title='MUSIC : Friday 9 June'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114967450242513197</id><published>2006-06-07T22:00:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:41.546+13:00</updated><title type='text'>BOOK LAUNCH: Gecko Press</title><summary type='text'>Gecko Press invites you to the launch of Elfrida, the story of a sheep who decides to be different.Storytelling, drama and dance on stage  at Capital E, McKenzie Stage, Civic Square, WellingtonTuesday 18 July, 2006 11.00-11.30 am(Performance start 11.00am) Presented by Zappolina, the Kidzclub and Capital E Parents, preschool and early primary age children are especially welcome.Join us for a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114967450242513197/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114967450242513197' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114967450242513197'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114967450242513197'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/06/book-launch-gecko-press.html' title='BOOK LAUNCH: Gecko Press'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114950683777771626</id><published>2006-06-05T23:26:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:41.254+13:00</updated><title type='text'>THEATRE : Magdalena Aotearoa presents Rosa Casado</title><summary type='text'>Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested.From June 20 to July 5 2006, the Magdalena Aotearoa Trust will host a visit by Spanish theatre artist Rosa Casado. She will give lectures, workshops and performances in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.An independent creator and performer based in Madrid, Rosa Casado's work centres on rewriting reality by de-contextualising ordinary daily acts </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114950683777771626/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114950683777771626' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114950683777771626'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114950683777771626'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/06/theatre-magdalena-aotearoa-presents.html' title='THEATRE : Magdalena Aotearoa presents Rosa Casado'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114898426727709011</id><published>2006-05-30T22:17:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:40.917+13:00</updated><title type='text'>THEATRE : Party like it’s 666</title><summary type='text'>Hell pizza 666 debauched and dastardly CabaretFrom the heavenly Burlesques latest mad capped offering6/6/06Tue – 7pm until late Bats TheatreOne Night Show ONLY EVER: full $20 conc$15 includes Hell pizzaDress ups get you in for conc. and prizes for the best dressed.   New Zealand’s sharpest Cabaret spinners are back, and they’re not going to miss this once in blue moon opportunity… to party like </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114898426727709011/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114898426727709011' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114898426727709011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114898426727709011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/theatre-party-like-its-666.html' title='THEATRE : Party like it’s 666'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114898360116587252</id><published>2006-05-30T22:05:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:40.636+13:00</updated><title type='text'>STORYTELLING: Te Haerenga -- The Journey</title><summary type='text'>If you missed the storytelling show Te Haerenga -- The Journey during the Fringe Festival last year, now's your opportunity with a new season coming up 8 - 10 June at Drama Christi Studio!Te Haerenga is the combined story of how life's journeys shape the people we become and it features four Wellington Storytellers:* Moira Wairama's story traces the journey of a woman moving from a mono-cultural,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114898360116587252/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114898360116587252' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114898360116587252'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114898360116587252'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/storytelling-te-haerenga-journey.html' title='STORYTELLING: Te Haerenga -- The Journey'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114898318559417775</id><published>2006-05-30T21:56:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:40.409+13:00</updated><title type='text'>JEWELLERY : unpopular science</title><summary type='text'>.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }  Sure to be a goody from this quality Auckland jeweller, at Quoil in June.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114898318559417775/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114898318559417775' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114898318559417775'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114898318559417775'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/jewellery-unpopular-science.html' title='JEWELLERY : unpopular science'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114885372452909896</id><published>2006-05-29T09:59:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:40.187+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SPEAKER : Software Success, Thursday 1 June</title><summary type='text'>UP Event – UpStart – Software Success, Thursday 1 June.UpStart – Software Success (or not)Thursday, 1 June 2006Wellington Convention Centre5.30pm for a 6.00-6.15pm startUnlimited Potential is delighted that Rod Drury has agreed to face the UP members at our next UpStart session on 1 June, to give us some insight into his success as a leading New Zealand entrepreneur in the IT sector. Rod was </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114885372452909896/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114885372452909896' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114885372452909896'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114885372452909896'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/speaker-software-success-thursday-1.html' title='SPEAKER : Software Success, Thursday 1 June'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114859519228250252</id><published>2006-05-26T10:12:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:39.678+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SALE: Gordon Harris, Design Books</title><summary type='text'>The Annual Gordon Harris DesignBOOK SALE HUGE RANGE Up to 50% off clearance titlesAt least 10% off all books PREVIEW DAY: Friday 26th May Be first to take advantage of these heavily discounted titles!170 Victoria Street, Wellington     8.30am – 6.00pm (on Preview Day)     Open 7 Days GET IN QUICK! Sale ends 2nd July Sale only in Wellington Store  All discounted items can be charged to your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114859519228250252/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114859519228250252' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114859519228250252'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114859519228250252'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/sale-gordon-harris-design-books.html' title='SALE: Gordon Harris, Design Books'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114827065764572919</id><published>2006-05-22T16:01:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:39.397+13:00</updated><title type='text'>NEWS : NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin</title><summary type='text'>Here is the contents for the latest hit of Music Industry Info.  To subscribe to Temple Music Industry Info Bulletin send a blank email tosubscribe@temple.co.nz==================================================================================================================================================1/ MTV coming to NZ2/ Arc - Dunedin is looking to book shows3/ Chch venues contact info and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114827065764572919/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114827065764572919' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114827065764572919'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114827065764572919'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/news-nz-music-industry-info-bulletin.html' title='NEWS : NZ Music Industry Info Bulletin'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114725689132195185</id><published>2006-05-10T22:26:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:39.153+13:00</updated><title type='text'>COMEDY : Festival shows</title><summary type='text'>The picks from our woman on the scene – Brianne Kerr2006 Downstage Comedy Season 11 May – 3 JuneODDFELLOWS New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2006The Drag Kings: 11-13 May @ 8pmThe 4 Noels: 16-20 May @ 7pmCharlie Pickering: 16-20 May @ 8.30pmDavid O’Doherty: 23-27 May @ 7pmJaney Godley: 23-27 May @ 8.30pmBrandon Lovegrove: 30 May – 3 June @ 7pmThose Indian Guys: 30 May – 3 June @ 8.30pmFor</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114725689132195185/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114725689132195185' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114725689132195185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114725689132195185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/comedy-festival-shows.html' title='COMEDY : Festival shows'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114713654363804471</id><published>2006-05-09T13:00:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:38.753+13:00</updated><title type='text'>LECTURE: Creating Personal Equity</title><summary type='text'>Cultivate The Importance of Standing for Something - Creating Personal Equity DELOITTE Guest Speaker Jonathan (JR) is General Manager of Saatchi &amp; Saatchi Wellington. Prior to this role Jonathan held a number of senior corporate positions including time as General Manager of Clemenger BBDO, Lion Nathan, British American Tobacco, and General Manager of New Zealand Dairy Foods. He therefore has a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114713654363804471/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114713654363804471' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114713654363804471'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114713654363804471'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/lecture-creating-personal-equity.html' title='LECTURE: Creating Personal Equity'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114672424617627837</id><published>2006-05-04T18:27:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:38.466+13:00</updated><title type='text'>SOCKET IN MAY</title><summary type='text'>Having great energy and good health are true advantages in fuelling business success, as well as in managing the many aspects of our busy lives. And pitching the right balance between work and life is a constant challenge for many, particularly those of us in self-employment. We’ve invited a very experienced expert in the field of work/life balance to talk to us about finding the happy medium, so</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/feeds/114672424617627837/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=9014120&amp;postID=114672424617627837' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114672424617627837'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9014120/posts/default/114672424617627837'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://sockethq.blogspot.com/2006/05/socket-in-may.html' title='SOCKET IN MAY'/><author><name>Socket</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04368030039104569386</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014120.post-114655281344060656</id><published>2006-05-02T18:53:00.000+12:00</published><updated>2006-11-13T18:48:38.207+13:00</updated><title type='text'>CREATIVES: Wellington Designer Day</title><summary type='text'>Cathy Veninga the Executive Director for the Designers Institute is looking for ideas/recommendations for the Wellington Designer Day [in August]. There could be studio visits to design studios, students workshops/studios, Weta Studio, artists studios, etc. Student exhibitions....whatever fits for Wtgn. 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