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| Welcome to nakedize.com We're in the communications and 'information optimiza-tion' business but, unlike most people who charge for words, our philosophy is that producing fewer words allows for more consideration, by both writer and reader. It seems to us that human life isn't a sprint race or a marathon; it is (hopefully) an endless relay. So our goal is to help everyone to slow down a little so that we all have more time for some really important activities: to understand and reflect on our true 'position'; to look after and appreciate all that we have; and to really enjoy our few moments with the baton. Simon Hertnon |
Nakedize proud to assist in campaign for school, accountability, and political engagementJeroen and I are utterly dismayed and disgusted by the actions of Auckland City Mayor John Banks, Deputy Mayor David Hay, and all the shameful, block-voting Citizens & Ratepayers councillors who, on Wednesday 5 February 2010, were responsible for authorising the totally unjustifiable and unmandated purchase of the land beneath Monte Cecilia School in Hillsborough. I am not a Catholic but I chose to send my daughters to Monte Cecilia School because of its tremendous people, character, and heart. My girls will be long gone by the time Banks and Hay's personal vision can ever be realised, but we are nevertheless absolutely committed to stopping this callous destruction of a community.If you are an Aucklander, I urge you to follow this story via www.friendsofmonte.org.nz so you can learn about the actions of these elected officials. Presumably our Super City rates will pay the $15 million-plus for relocating and rebuilding a primary school that absolutely doesn't need to be moved, and it is our own political apathy that has caused this situation in the first place. The photographs in a campaign brochure do not tell you the integrity and motivations of a human being. Before the super-city elections we need to take the time to meet our candidates and determine, firsthand, their true character. The Monte Cecilia Park debacle could be small fry if our society continues to vote with darts. Simon's book hits the US A US version of Simon's book, From Afterwit to Zemblanity, has hit the shelves. The new North American edition, titled Endangered Words: A Collection of Rare Gems for Word Lovers , contains the same gallery of fine words that readers across the Commonwealth have enjoyed. In keeping with Simon's less-is-more philosophy, the books feature just 100 English gems that you can get to know properly before moving on to the next word. And what constitutes a gem? Here's just one to whet your appetite.conncinity n. 'skilful and harmonious adaptation or fitting together of parts' (OED) Click here to find out where you can buy it. Learn to write less and achieve moreSimon is now teaching a full-day version of his Nakedgrammar seminar in Wellington through Victoria University's Centre for Continuing Education and Executive Development. Course information'Compelling' fundraising for high schoolsFundraising is a necessity for most New Zealand schools and we are hoping to create a win-win-win opportunity for students, their parents, and schools by promoting Clear, Concise, Compelling as a fundraising product.Just as many schools and organisations raise funds by selling The Entertainment Book, in 2009 we will make CCC available to fundraisers at a fraction of the retail price. This will enable them to offer the book to students at a significant discount while also being able to raise $10 per book for their school. We plan to target only high schools at this stage, but if you are a fundraiser for another kind of organisation and you think 'Compelling' fundraising would work for you then please let us know. Tackling poor written communication skillsAt Nakedize we are tackling head on the crippling problem of poor written communication skills with our concise and innovative book, Clear, Concise, Compelling.  93 MoreFM interview (mp3, 4.2MB) |
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