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Gamification practitioners to share professional tips in live webinar series

Five professionals on gamification will helm a series of webinars in the Gamification Boot Camp 2013 to be held on May 15 and 16. They will share their experience in using gamification in online and offline marketing, education, and human resource management. Those interested in this hot topic are encouraged to register for this online event. The Gamification Boot Camp is organized by Conversologie, a New Zealand-based consultancy specializing in gamification, social CRM, and virtual events.

New Research Shows Camu Camu Superfruit Improves Obesity Biomarkers

Animals that received the pulp of Camu-camu had reduced fat in white adipose tissues and improved biochemical profiles of obesity including glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-c and insulin blood levels. There was also an increase in beneficial HDL-c levels. The research suggests there may be potential use for Camu-camu in the control of obesity and as a functional food.

A GEM of an energy saving idea

Mercury Energy has released its Good Energy Monitor service (GEM), a web-based tracking and reporting tool providing residential customers with much greater visibility of their energy consumption and cost.

Enriching Summer School at Corban Estate Arts Centre

From the 14th to the 18th of January 2013, inspiring and experienced artists will come together at Corban Estate Arts Centre’s Summer School in West Auckland. This stimulating annual event attracts participants from all over New Zealand. These tutors/artists are practitioners of eleven diverse art forms and offer and high calibre learning experience, in an immersive arts atmosphere.

It’s Taste Time Again for Auckland!

Taste of Auckland kicks off four days of feasting in Victoria Park this Thursday, November 15th at 5.30pm. The central Auckland location will be transformed into a culinary community of artisan food producers, wine tasting marquees, and the top restaurants from around Auckland serving stunning tapas style dishes to food enthusiasts.