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Oriental Bay

Ms B. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2011, 4:59 am
It was a glorious day in Wellington today so I celebrated finishing my judging for the Mix and Mash competition with a stroll to the beach at Oriental Bay. Every time I walk through Wellington I see something interesting and unexpected. Today it was a guy dressed in 1930s gear, playing a honky tonk ...
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Thanks Fudge !

Ms B. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2011, 3:43 am
I've been a faithful Fudge fan for nearly twenty years since they launched their Styling Putty which smelled like delicious marzipan. I've worked my way through their Paintbox extreme colour range and have been sponsored by Fudge NZ since I started my show on Twisted Radio back in 2004. I get a bump...
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MsBehaviour in Melbourne

Ms B. posted an article on - Jul 31, 2011, 6:10 pm
I was in Melbourne for a few days last week and had a great time exploring the laneways, snapping pictures of the street art and discovering funky little shops. Melbourne is much bigger than Wellington with a population the size of New Zealand in one city. It sprawls for miles but the centre feel qu...
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A Simple Strategy for Simplifying

Ms B. posted an article on - Jul 4, 2011, 5:59 am
"‘It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents men from living freely and nobly.’ ~Bertrand Russell" I read Futureshock many years ago and was inspired by the vision of a future of leasing or renting items rather than buying everything. Zen Habits has A Simple Stra...
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A Mobile Lifestyle for a Smoother Work Life

Ms B. posted an article on - Jul 1, 2011, 5:07 am
A Mobile Lifestyle for a Smoother Work Life: "Modern life is a demanding beast and if you’re looking to manage your work life better, there’s one thing you need: Mobile broadband. So how does a little thing like a dongle or a smartphone solve all of that? Remember when you used to stand in line ...
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Is Shyness an Evolutionary Tactic? - NYTimes.com

Ms B. posted an article on - Jun 28, 2011, 4:27 am
Is Shyness an Evolutionary Tactic? - NYTimes.com: "A groundbreaking study led by the Wharton management professor Adam Grant, to be published this month in The Academy of Management Journal, found that introverts outperform extroverts when leading teams of proactive workers — the kinds of employee...
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Fantasies vs. Realities Of A Startup [Infographic] | Bit Rebels

Ms B. posted an article on - Jun 24, 2011, 7:31 pm
Good infographic on the Fantasies vs. Realities Of A Startup.
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Xero

Ms B. posted an article on - Jun 13, 2011, 6:34 pm
When I am mentoring entrepeneurs or small companies I encourage them to look for ways to automate, delegate or outsource regular tasks. At Mohawk Media we have started using Xero to send invoices, and manage our accounts.  I'm very happy to be able to get up to date financial reports with a fe...
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Designing in the open

Ms B. posted an article on - Jun 11, 2011, 12:18 am
Some good advice on showing your work in progress, in Designing in the open from 37 Signals.
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May Travels

Ms B. posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:42 pm
May is always a massive month for me and this year was no exception, with the annual People in Your Neighbourhood (PIYN) project and lots of travelling around New Zealand. I started off in Auckland with a workshop for teachers from Matipo School in West Auckland. It was a gorgeous day and I was abl...
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How Twitter Works as a Q&A App [INFOGRAPHIC]

Ms B. posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 5:51 am
Dear Lazyweb, where can I find the answers to life, the universe and everything? This is a useful infographic on How Twitter Works as a Q&A App.
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Top 6 Sites that Inspire and Educate — Life Scoop

Ms B. posted an article on - Jun 5, 2011, 10:30 pm
Top 6 Sites that Inspire and Educate — Life Scoop has six good links to sites that inspire from old favourites such as TED Talks and Information is Beautiful, to newcomers such as The 99 Percent from the Behance Network.
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409: Quirk Theory - The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth

Ms B. posted an article on - May 8, 2011, 8:55 pm
MsBehaviour reports on a new book on why outsiders thrive after high school, the secrets to the success of 'outliers' and celebrity geeks such as Vin Diesel. View the prezi from this week's show.
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407: Pondscum Biofuel

Ms B. posted an article on - Apr 25, 2011, 8:40 pm
MsBehaviour from the g33k show reports on the enormous potential of algae based biofuel as a renewable energy resource, and a prototype vehicle that has achieved 2,564 miles per gallon.
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405: Top Tech Pranks of 2011

Ms B. posted an article on - Apr 5, 2011, 6:27 am
>This week on the g33k show, I report on the history of April Fool's Day, Google Hoaxes and the top tech pranks of 2011. 
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403: 3D Organ Printing, EColi Data Storage and Paramecium Pacman

Ms B. posted an article on - Mar 21, 2011, 5:31 pm
Watch me reporting on advances in Bio-tech such as 3D organ printing, Ecoli as a data storage medium, and biotic gaming with Paramecium Pacman & Pong on the g33k show this week.
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Kinect Hacks in the field

Ms B. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2011, 5:20 am
One of the best things I have ever bought is an XBox Kinect, it has made me jump around the living room and it's also a fun toy to hack for all manner of Kinect Hacks. We recently bought a second Kinect camera to tinker with in the Mohawk Media studio. Last weekend we took it to an outdoor event out...
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MsBehaviour on Down to the Wire

Ms B. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2011, 4:54 am
Chelfyn and I were featured last year in Down to the Wire, the story of the internet in New Zealand, produced by Heyday. Defining Geek Discussing the definition of Geek.Producer versus Consumer About the 90/9/1 rule of producing and consuming. TV Tools Using online tools to produce offline media.
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An Inspiring Start to 2011

Ms B. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2011, 5:07 pm
What an incredible start to the year, two days in Auckland running workshops at Colab followed by the Inspired Impact education conference. I flew up on Sunday to be hit with a wall of heat, after a year in windy Wellington I had forgotten just how steamy Auckland can get in the summer. I was stayin...
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Summer in the South Pacific

Ms B. posted an article on - Jan 13, 2011, 12:06 am
It's been nearly a year since we moved to Wellington and I am thoroughly enjoying living here. Summer has been cooler and less humid than Auckland with no mosquitos and fresh seas breezes. I love being a ten minute walk away from work, friends and play. Living on Cuba Street is great with funky caf...
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The MsBehaviour Files: Make, Craft & Print

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Watch the MsBehaviour Files at the Big Idea on the Make, Craft and Hacker spaces across New Zealand, and the new wave of 3D printers for digital designers. Maker spaces are growing in popularity, bringing hackers, crafters, and creators together to share tools and skills. Urban zones are sprouting ...
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Circus of the Scars

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Join Phloss A-Raptor and the girls at the Circus of the Scars, All Girl Roller Derby at Pirate City Rollers in Auckland on October 3rd, November 14th & 28th. Dead Wreckoning v Mascara Massacre Limited Suicide Seats $18, from Real Groovy
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Twisted Gear for Sale

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Become a member of the Twisted Generation with Twisted T's & Gear Shop at Twisted NZ
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Artist at Heart

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Times of transition are always exciting, and this time I'm moving forward by going back to doing things I love. Like animating, sewing and radio where I can say what I think and play what I want. I'm learning new digital tools as I want to start making artwork for our walls, and am entering my autho...
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Going Car Free

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
MsBehaviour talks to Radio Wammo on Kiwi Fm about Going Car-Free in Auckland, relying on walking, public transport and the occasional taxi.
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MsBehaviour on Sunrise

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I joined Oliver Driver, Carly Flynn, Jack Driver, and the Sunrise crew on TV3 last week commenting on the new proposals for revisions to New Zealand Copyright law. I still think as an artist and rightsholder that internet termination is a step too far, as it undermines the basic human right to fre...
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SOLD - B1LB0 the Black Beetle

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
B1LB0 the much loved Mohawk Media-mobile has been sold. The crew are moving to Wellington and won't need wheels in the Kiwi capital. B1LB0 is a 2006 black VW Beetle, with less than 21,000 kms on the clock, and with the Hobbit currently being filmed one of the coolest number plates in New Zealand! T...
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Why I am no longer a Web Developer (NSFW)

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Graphic Designer v Client Graphic Designer v Client - The Sequel
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Twisted ReBoot Party Flyer

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
Celebrate the Twisted Re-boot with DJs Martin Marshall, Dale Richie, Xtensa & Scissorhands. VJs Chelfyn & The Mistress. Saturday 12th September. Traffic Bar, 2 Queen Street, Auckland. Twisted - for geeks & freaks twisted.co.nz  @twistednz Posted via email from msbehaviour's posterous
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Stress Free Summer

Ms B. posted an article on - Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm
I'm now happily car-free and taking the summer off before we move to Wellington in a couple of months. I'm really looking forward to living in the city centre again with everything on our doorstep. For now we're shopping online and it's been compeletely stress free, with no traffic or parking hassle...
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