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The early signs of Alzheimer’s disease Where did I put my keys? What did I come to the supermarket for? Where did I park the car? They’re common signs of absentmindedness that most of us think nothing of. Often, forgetting the little things can just be a symptom of a busy lifestyle and not a cause for concern. In some cases though, it’s small things like these that herald a condition known as “early memory loss” – one of
the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. CGM Research Trust, a well-recognised medical research organisation, is tackling early memory loss head on – trialling a new investigational medication that could help slow the progression of the disease. CGM Research Trust Trustee and Investigator Dr Nigel Gilchrist is excited about the prospect of the new medication and what it could
potentially mean for preventing the onset of early memory loss. To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be aged between 50-70, live in Canterbury and have somebody who can bring them to appointments, amongst other criteria. More information about the trial can be found at: www.remembertheelephant.co.nz
Email scam targeting Kiwis House of Travel has issued a warning to New Zealanders to beware of an email scam currently circulating. The scam involves an email claiming to be sent from House of Travel offering $1,000 worth of vouchers using the url greatkiwivoucher.com. The email may have the
recipient’s email address in the body of the email and instructs them to claim their prize by clicking on a link and providing contact and bank account details. Please be aware that this email is a scam and is in no way affiliated with House of Travel. If you see this email delete it straight away.
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Flappy Bird returns this August Shelly Palmer reports: It’s Episode XVII of the Flappy Bird Saga, and this time the formerly recalcitrant (he’s on a media tour at the moment) creator of the addictive game is promising the game’s return, eventually, complete with multiplayer. Nguyen told CNBC’s Kelly Evans the news on the network’s Closing Bell program recently, albeit with the caveat that the game wouldn’t be coming anytime “soon.” It’ll also be less addictive, he says, which is great news for people who enjoy their lives and like living them to the fullest. Read the full story at TechCrunch.
Smart Lighter, wants to help you quit Shelly Palmer reports: If you’ve ever chastised a friend for their gnarly smoking habit, you know that scolding does absolutely nothing. Well, here’s an idea: What if it was your lighter making you feel bad about smoking? There’s a new Kickstarter for a snazzy “smart” lighter called the Quitbit. The Quitbit would supposedly help you monitor your quitting with information broadcast on a built-in display, keeping track of how much you smoke, how long it’s been since your last one, etc. In theory, this information might move you along the path to quitting by helping you ‘understand’ your smoking. Or it might just add a statistics buzz to the nicotine buzz you’ve already got going. Read the full story at Gizmodo.
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New entertainment destination to open Those who considered Cartel their home away from home will find refuge in a new kind of entertainment and hospitality destination. The creators of this late night icon are set to launch a new precinct right in the heart of the city in June. Since Cartel, The Britomart Hospitality Group has established similar iconic venues in Auckland including 1885, The Britomart Country Club, Mexico, and Orleans. Now with their return to Christchurch, the boys from Britomart offer urban dwellers a safe, fun, relaxed playground day or night. Situated on the former Strange & Co Department Store site, on the corner of Lichfield and High Streets, Strange’s Lane bridges the gap between the past and the future. Step through the towering steel archway and discover another world beyond the sprawling urban wasteland. Odes to the original building’s industrial roots are evident in inspired architectural references, which lend a dynamic and convivial atmosphere to the precinct. At the entertainment epicentre lies a bohemian central bricked courtyard, its rough edges softened with lush greenery, which acts as lively hub for al fresco dining and a platform for live bands and DJs throughout the weekend. Orleans Christchurch will offer up hearty creole cuisine. Neighbouring cousin to Orleans, the Lower 9th Diner will offer affordable eats, from fresh gourmet burgers to Alaskan crab. And, occupying the former department store site, Strange & Co will strip down to its austere industrial roots on the ground floor, where the bar is accessible from a window from the central courtyard and from within. For those seeking respite from the crowds below one can retire to the intimate mezzanine lounge for Moonshine Martinis and champagne.
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