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From Tragedy to Triumph: One Person's Story Spans Water Mishaps to Bridge Mastery

Bridge Player - Potentiometer - Real Estate - Tabletop Revolution - Te Reo - Water Incident - Whangārei Heads - Youth Engagement

Discover the surprising journey from a tragic water incident to a young bridge prodigy's rise to fame!

In a tragic incident in Northland, a person lost their life in a water incident, highlighting the dangers of nature's unpredictability. The incident, now under coroner investigation, serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature's forces. Meanwhile, in a lighter tone, a real estate firm in New Zealand is embracing the beauty of te reo Maori by offering bilingual signage to property vendors, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage.

On the technical side, a beginner seeks advice on using a potentiometer with just one fixed end for feeding an ADC, delving into the intricacies of electronics and measurements. Despite the challenges of precise measurements, the quest for knowledge and hands-on experience continues.

Contrasting the somber and technical topics, a young bridge player defies stereotypes, proving that age is just a number in the world of competitive card games. Ramon Quennell, at 16 years old, shines in the strategic realm of bridge, showcasing his talent and passion.

Wrapping up our eclectic journey, we explore the intriguing world of needle-in-a-haystack searches with David Lomas, a unique skill cherished by a select few worldwide. As we navigate through the twists and turns of life's varied experiences, we find beauty in unexpected places.

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One dead in Northland water incident (RNZ)

Waves break at a beach. The death has been referred to the coroner. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly. A person has died in a water- ...

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Hei hoko: Why one real estate firm is embracing te reo (Te Ao Māori News)

Vendors selling properties through real estate chain Tall Poppy are now being offered a choice of te reo or English signage.

Newbie question: How to use a potentiometer with just one fixed end ... (All About Circuits)

I want to use it to feed an ADC. The potentiomenter is supposed to be 1M, but in reality it measures between 815 and 840K (and between 50 and 80Ω on the other ...

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No-one can trump young bridge player (Otago Daily Times)

A young pupil is proving bridge can be compelling at any age. Ramon Quennell is only 16 but he his love for the strategic card game has already given him the ...

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'One hell of a shock': Why not everyone wants flowers from David ... (The Spinoff)

Alex Casey chats to David Lomas about the art of finding needles in haystacks. · There are around 100 people scattered all over the world who are members of a ...

Kenneth L. Hardin: We're at DEFCON Level One with our local youth ... (Salisbury Post)

By Kenneth L. Hardin. The military uses a five-point readiness condition scale to keep our country on alert from threats to our normal way of life.

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One dead in 'water incident' at Whangārei Heads (1 News)

Emergency services were alerted to a person "in trouble in the water" at about 9.35am.

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Table for One — Yun Ko-eun's tabletop revolution (Financial Times)

“If mountain climbers have Everest,” the instructor says, “we have barbecue restaurants.” It's a hard climb. And then Inyeong meets another woman, an “expert” ...

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Questions remain over Bay of Islands ferry crash one year on (RNZ)

On 13 April last year, Bill Elliot was manning the 79-year-old Waitere, also known as the Blue Ferry, between Paihia and Russell - a short journey which he had ...

One Long, Queasy Confession: On Lucas Rijneveld's “My Heavenly ... (lareviewofbooks)

It's even more surreal to give a book that made you feel that way a good review, to say that the nausea was somehow positive or warranted. But that's the bind ...

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