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The Cheek Of It All Pg 11 Breakfast on the GO pg 5 See Us Online At Balanced media. com.au Inner North Edition February 2009 Also....... Your Stars (pg8) www.balancedmedia.com.au IN NEED OF SOME BALANCE? Balanced - Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Lifestyle February 2009 -1- Waterworks Plaza, Cnr Waterworks Rd & Payne Rd The Gap Phone: 3300 5544 Fax: 3300 4388 Selected SUBWAY FOOTLONG ® Sub & any bottled drink Not valid with any other offer, limited time only. Offer expires 13/3/2009 Only at THE GAP Seafood Subway Foot Long ® Sub & Bottled Drink Pizza Subway Foot Long ® Sub & Bottled Drink Meatball Subway Foot Long ® Sub & Bottled Drink Ham Subway Foot Long ® Sub & Bottled Drink Roast Beef Subway Foot Long ® Sub & Bottled Drink $ 9.95 Present this ad to receive.... YMCA finds a new home Pg 7 Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy health, fitness and nutrition tips with information on business, beauty and financial well-being and, of course special deals and information on businesses in your local community? At Balanced we have wrapped them all together in one publication to enable you to achieve what we regard as ... well ... a pretty Balanced and happy lifestyle. Welcome to your new monthly information service! We look forward to it keeping you up to date on all of the issues to do with your health, your wealth & your lifestyle We’re excited about it, because it provides us an opportunity to serve and promote the Inner North and the businesses that operate within it. Every month we’ll have up-to-date health news from around the globe, advertorials on local businesses plus informative columns and tips to get you in the best physical, financial and mental shape of your life With our range of articles and advertorials, we’re confident you’ll find a local company that suits your needs. Not only that, we hope some very special deals will attract your attention and introduce you to companies and professionals of great benefit to you. And of course, there’s another bonus: Balanced is completely FREE! And dropped to your door every month We hope it becomes your new health, fitness and lifestyle companion to ensure 2009 is the year you Balance your life. UNBELIEVABLE DEAL COME AND TRY 5 TIMES FOR FREE Join Bodywize Health & Wellbeing clubs today and get all of these great benefits! • Free fitness assessment and program • Unlimited access to all facilities • State of the art equipment • Group fitness classes including Yoga, Boxing, Spin, and more. • Bathhouse / Spa facilities Conditions apply. Local residents only. Valid until 31/3/09. Must present this advert PILATES PERSONAL TRAINING SPIN CLASS BOXING CLASS GYM VISIT 18 Nash St, ROSALIE (07) 3368 3771 76 Commercial Rd, TENERIFFE (07) 3257 7596
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Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy health, fitness and nutrition tips with information on business, beauty and financial well-being and, of course special deals and information on businesses in your local community?
At Balanced we have wrapped them all together in one publication to enable you to achieve what we regard as ... well ... a pretty Balanced and happy lifestyle.
Welcome to your new monthly information service! We look forward to it keeping you up to date on all of the issues to do with your health, your wealth & your lifestyle
We’re excited about it, because it provides us an opportunity to serve and promote the Inner North and the businesses that operate within it.
Every month we’ll have up-to-date health news from around the globe, advertorials on local businesses plus informative columns and tips to get you in the best physical, financial and mental shape of your life
With our range of articles and advertorials, we’re confident you’ll find a local company that suits your needs. Not only that, we hope some very special deals will attract your attention and introduce you to companies and professionals of great benefit to you.
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Graham Johnston is an Area Manager for Samuel Smith & Sons, one of Australia’s leading purveyors of
wine, beer & spirits. Having worked for Samuel Smith and Son for 8 years Graham has a keen interest in food & wine previously working in the hospitality industry for 8 years and briefly partaking in a vineyard at Yalumba in 2004 (pg9)
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Dadhichi Toth is one of Australia’s foremost astrologers. For over 24 years he has been researching astrology, and has conducted over 9,000 consultations. His clients include celebrities,
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Kay Marco is the owner of Hectic Helpers and specialises in creating time for people by doing all the things that keep people from their families. Kay parleyed her previous experience
in the hospitality; catering and event management industry to help others achieve more Balance, Kay currently resides in Arana Hills with her husband and young son and daughter (see side & pg10)
Graham Doessel is passionate about helping people and over the last six years has helped more than 6000 families with either home loan or debt consolidation advice
through his companies Mortgage Now and Pro Legal. Graham has recently taken the next step with the creation of The Now Foundation and raising awareness for men’s health issues (below & pg10)
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By Graham Doessel
My name is Graham Doessel and the only reason I’m alive and writing this article is because of early detection.
In early January this year I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The only reason I was diagnosed is that I had a slight discomfort in the groin and I sought medical advice. By the time I had any warning (the slight discomfort) the cancer had already spread to my lymph nodes. The secondary cancer below my left renal artery, is very aggressive and has grown to the size of a tennis ball in just two months. I am now being treated with intense chemotherapy and my prognosis is very good.
If I had done the normal bloke thing and ignored the pain, there is a very good chance that the secondary cancer would have grown out of control and I could be facing a death sentence.
As it is, I have caught it just in time, and the chemotherapy will be all that is needed to remove the tumour.
Testicular cancer is the second most common form of cancer amongst Australian men aged 18 to 39 years, with almost half of all new recorded cases diagnosed in men under 33 years of age.
In 1997 about 550 new cases of testicular cancer were diagnosed.
Unfortunately there has been a steady increase (2% each year) in the number of men diagnosed with testicular cancer in Australia since 1982. The reason for this increase is as yet unknown.
The good news is testicular cancer has a 95% cure rate if detected early.
It is vitally important that all men do regular checkups to check for any lumps or irregularities. A self check will normally take less than 60 seconds and should be performed once per month.
For detailed information on performing a testicular cancer self check, simply look online or go to www.now.org.au/tcan for links to other great resources.
Guys, don’t wait! If you have any unusual pain or any unusual lump, go to the doctor. Get it checked out because if you don’t, who are your kids going to say goodnight to?
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by Craig Ballantyne
Even if you are convinced that you are cursed with a slow metabolism, you can do something about it. In fact, basic lifestyle changes can give you a revved up metabolism capable of burning a lot more fat and calories 24 hours a day.
And your metabolism does not have to suck just because you are over 30. I am often asked if there is anything that can be done about the decrease in metabolism that happens as we age. Well, the following tips will help you increase your metabolism as much as possible. Eating properly and exercising can keep your metabolism at optimal levels for several decades - you are never too old to lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean.
1. Interval training - This type of exercise is far superior to traditional cardio for boosting metabolism. Once you stop moderate aerobic training, your metabolism quickly returns to normal. But the turbulence from interval training helps your body burn more calories for hours after the workout.
2. Gain muscle and lose fat - Now while it is true that putting on muscle mass will help your metabolism at rest, it is NOT true that each pound of muscle will help burn an extra 50 calories per day. That is a pipe dream. But having more muscle will allow you to exercise harder and create more turbulence in your body. Plus, muscle looks good on men and women.
3. Eat more protein - No surprise here, bodybuilders have known this for a long time and have been using protein to help them achieve their lean bodies. A recent study showed that a high-protein, low-carbohydrate shake led to a greater increase in metabolism than a low-protein, high-carbohydrate drink.
Scott, C., and R. Devore. Diet-induced thermogenesis: variations among three isocaloric meal-replacement shakes. Nutrition 21: 874-877, 2005.
4. Don’t starve yourself or skip meals to lose weight - Reducing your food intake could lead to a slower metabolism. That will stop your fat loss program and will lead to rapid weight re-gain when you return to a normal eating pattern.
5. Eat 6-8 mini-meals per day, rather than 2-3 large meals - A new study showed that eating 6 times per day was associated with eating fewer
calories per day, lowering cholesterol levels, and lowering post-meal insulin levels. Eating several small meals per day might even help you burn more calories.
I recommend combining an increased meal frequency with an increased protein and fiber intake. That’s a guaranteed way to lose fat and gain muscle. I cover how to make these changes in Get Lean, my most advanced fat loss manual.
Farshchi, H., et al. Beneficial metabolic effects of regular meal frequency on dietary thermogenesis, insulin sensitivity, and fasting lipid profiles in healthy obese women. Amer. J. Clin. Nutr. 81: 16-24, 2005.
Do all of these simple steps and you’ll increase your metabolism and succeed on your weight loss program.
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Health & Fitness
Many of us have given rock climbing a go at least once at a School Camp, Scouts, Guides or perhaps part of a work team building activity, but haven’t attempted it since.
Rock Climbing involves using all of the major muscle groups whilst helping build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, improve memory, increase flexibility and coordination, and sharpen your mental focus.
Some people like the vigorous full-body work out (without been stuck in a room lifting weights), others like the exercise and community at their local gym or crag (climbers line the cliffs at Kangaroo Point every night), and others are competitors who train year round for the personal satisfaction of accomplishment and victory. Climbing is challenging and embracing the unique physical and mental challenges it offers is a very rewarding experience.
Contrary to popular belief, rock climbing can be undertaken by people of almost all ages and physical ability. Children as young as two and adults in their eighties can climb their way to new heights.
Climbing is great for children. They are natural climbers and it is a great way to improve their self-confidence, trust, memory and coordination.
Rock climbing also allows us to get outside and enjoy nature. For those of us that spend our days inside working or going to school, getting out and interacting with the natural environment is a refreshing experience.
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If there is one time of the day when it’s good for the family to come together, it’s the evening meal. Young children need the regularity of a sit-down meal so they can settle at night and teenagers (despite appearances) need time to talk, to be heard and to learn from their parents.
Making it healthy
With only some minor changes in approach, you can make dinner much healthier. Use a wide variety of cereal-based food (preferably wholegrain or wholemeal rice, pasta, potatoes, noodles), lean meats and poultry (trimmed of fat/skin removed), fish and
vegetables when preparing meals, remembering to use canola, sunflower, soybean or olive oils for cooking rather than animal fats.
Making it work - to make the evening meal easier:
• Plan meals on a weekly basis and write a shopping list to ensure you have all of the ingredients.
• Try to make twice as much food and freeze half of it for another night.
• Make stir-fries for quick cooking.
• Make casseroles, stews or soups that can be left in the oven or on the stovetop while you do other things.
How to be a role modelKids will follow the lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and not overindulging in the less nutritious stuff, you’ll be sending the right message.
Another way is to limit portions
and not overeat, talk about your feelings of fullness, especially with younger children. You might say, “This is delicious, but I’m full, so I’m going to stop eating.”
Similarly, parents who are always dieting or complaining about their bodies may foster these same negative feelings in their kids. Try to keep a positive approach about food.
Get Kids InvolvedMost kids will enjoy deciding what to make for dinner. Talk to them about making choices and planning a balanced meal. Some might even want to help shop for ingredients and prepare the meal.
In the kitchen, select age-appropriate tasks so your child can play a part without getting injured or feeling overwhelmed. And at the end don’t forget to praise the chef.
Quick Tips• Use a variety of cereal based foods • Select age appropriate tasks in the kitchen • D0nt complain about your body in front of your children • Plan meals on a weekly basis
ARA) – An investment in your child’s education doesn’t necessarily include a deposit on their first car. Studies show that a child’s academic foundation is built upon skills developed as early as kindergarten, so it’s never too early to start supplementing their education. With so many products and programs focused on helping your child learn to read, math skills can easily be lost in the shuffle. And since math proficiency is so important for both school and later employment, parents shouldn’t ignore the role math plays in their child’s future. Here are a few tips to help them improve their math skills: * Find ways to play counting games during the day, such as counting the number of stairs, or
the number of red cars you pass while driving *Cook with your child and have your child measure the amounts for the ingredients. * Ask your child to find the right amount to pay for an item when out shopping *Sign your child up for music lessons *Play card games like Go Fish, Crazy Eights, and Rummy, to teach whilst having fun *Play games that help develop math skills like DreamBox Learning K-2 Math (www.dreambox.com). The innovative, Web-based product is specifically tailored to a child’s skills.
Making Dinner Fun for Kids
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Kids Health
By Deborah Wray
Did you know that the nutrient content of many foods has fallen dramatically over the past few decades? Or that you’re probably piling more on your plate and increasing your kilojoule intake because of it?
One of the first things our customers at Wray Organic notice when they start eating our certified organic fruit and vegetables is that they eat less and have increased energy levels. Why is this so?
Growing crops year- round on the same plot of earth with no crop rotation using toxic fertilizers and pesticides, exhausts the soil and strips it of any nutrients. If the soils are not mineral rich than the food that grows in it or graze on it will also lack minerals. The term ‘hollow foods’ has been used to describe such produce, because it lacks any nutrients, so you are in effect eating nothing!
The portion sizes that once provided sufficient nutrients are no longer enough, so we’re all eating more. In a world of ever –increasing waistbands, that’s a problem.
If you eat nutrient dense organic foods you only need smaller amounts, as your body is satisfied with less. Also your energy levels are improved because the body is getting the fuel it requires to function properly.
Many people believe organic food is just about crops which have not been sprayed with pesticides but it is so much more than that. The soils on an organic farm are encouraged to be mineral rich and because of this the food is nutrient dense.
Eat organic and experience the difference.
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Health & WellBeing
(ARA) – Instead of forgoing nutrition in the face of the morning rush, simply copy a lunchtime move and “brown bag” breakfast. “Skipping breakfast usually means you’re hungry by late morning and are more likely to visit the vending machine or buy a pastry that’s much too large. Just one nutritional slip-up can make it hard to get back on track for the day, so spend a few minutes packing a healthy breakfast to ensure your day gets started on the right nutritional foot,” says nutrition consultant Elizabeth Ward, M.S., RD and author of “The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids.” But more important, she says, are the health benefits the meal offers. Eating a healthy breakfast every day may increase daily dietary fibre intake significantly, aid in weight management and contribute to increased attention and performance at work and school. Breakfast also serves up an opportunity for good nutrition, which is beneficial considering less than 20 percent of people are meeting the current daily guidelines for fruit and vegetable consumption. “A healthy breakfast is a great way to get a jumpstart on nutrient intake for the day,” says Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.D., RD, president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation. “For example, simply drinking one 8-ounce glass of 100 percent orange juice provides almost 25 percent of the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Grab a carton or fill up your favourite insulated to-go cup when on the run to easily increase your fruit servings for the day.” To pack a nutritious brown bag breakfast, Ward offers these suggestions: * Stock the fridge. Buy healthy single-serving items, such as low-fat string cheese, yogurt, bananas, instant oatmeal, cottage cheese, and cartons of 100 percent juice. Having these items makes a morning meal easier to assemble.
* Cover the food pyramid. For balance, fill your brown bag with choices from three of the five food groups (grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meat/beans). * Choose foods carefully. Read labels on breakfast and energy bars. Many are very high in sugar and not as healthy as they appear. For your morning OJ, make sure it is 100 percent fruit juice instead of fruit “drinks” which may contain very little fruit juice and lots of added sugar. * Stay on your own schedule. Not hungry early in the morning? Remember you don’t have to eat your brown bag breakfast right when you get to work. A healthy meal fuels the mind and body so just squeeze it in before lunchtime. * Be creative. If the typical morning fare doesn’t tempt your taste buds, opt for healthy non-traditional breakfast foods. Take some leftovers or grab a whole wheat dinner roll from last night and spread it with peanut butter. * Prepare with packaging. Avoid scrambling for a way to carry your breakfast. Keep brown bags, plastic bags and containers on hand in your kitchen. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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By Alisa Cork
Ivy Photography is a business run by Vanessa Woodrick & Alison Telfer McDonald, cousins and great friends. The girls started their business 5 years ago and have grown from strength to strength based on their quality and professionalism.
The name of their business was inspired by their Nanna Ivy who was an artist and had a wonderful way with people. “Ivy was an amazing lady who made such an impact on both of our lives so it seemed the perfect name for us” says Vanessa. “Needless to say, our grandfather Elton was delighted with the name choice!”
‘Relaxed, natural photography capturing melting moments’ expresses exactly what these two creative and talented women have achieved with Ivy Photography.
Ivy Photography specialise in children, family, wedding and school photography. The girls love people and pride themselves on being approachable and friendly to work with. When photographing children and families, Vanessa & Alison like to use natural settings such as the client’s backyard or local park. Fantastic photographic results can be achieved when children and parents are at ease within their environment.
“It’s common for us to walk away from a family shoot with grass and dirt stains on us because we love getting down to the kids level and having fun” says Alison.
“It’s all about capturing those candid moments not just working to a formula” Alison said. “We like to go with moment and let people feel comfortable enough to show their true essence”.
Vanessa & Alison have developed relationships with many clients who return to ask them to photograph each stage of their lives. Starting off with wedding photography, clients then return for their first pregnancy and s u b s e q u e n t baby shots to family p o r t r a i t s . Vanessa & Alison pride t h e m s e l v e s on developing g o o d relationships with their clients. “We
feel privileged to be given the opportunity to photograph these special moments which become precious family memories”.
The girls also photograph at childcare centres, kindergartens and primary schools. They differ from the larger school photography companies in that they offer a more customised approach. They use natural settings within the school environment and take that bit of extra time chatting with each child to ensure that they are relaxed and happy. “If it means spending more time with each child then so be it. We want parents to love their school photos and be proud to display them rather than file them away” says Vanessa.
“With digital photography there is no excuse for the class shot having eyes closed or heads down. We take that extra time and care so that each child looks good in their class photo”.
Ivy Photography find that their school photography has lead to numerous family photography sittings as parents see the quality and warmth in their school images.
The girls welcome the opportunity to discuss your photography needs. Ivy Photography are offering a half price weekday sitting of $50.00 and a free 6x8” image special. (valid until end of Feb 09).
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The YMCA’s Y-North Gymnastics Club is now open at Enoggera after many months of uncertainty surrounding its new location and ultimately, it’s future.
After 40 years of servicing the community from its Windsor property, the YMCA was issued a compulsory resumption to make way for the Northern Busway.
An extensive search of over 100 properties was conducted to meet the YMCA’s requirements to relocate their successful gymnastics program. They were delighted to secure their new home at 240 South Pine Road Enoggera last December.
YMCA Group manager Michael Tsiamis said the new location would enable the YMCA’s gymnastics program to continue servicing its 380 existing students as well as welcome new families in the Enoggera and surrounding suburbs to the fun sport of Gymnastics.
Since relocating to Enoggera, the community has shown us just how much the YMCA is needed in that area, leaving Mr Tsiamis and the YMCA team amazed at the support.
“Within the first few days of opening, the response was massive, with huge numbers of people making enquiries about services and programs,” Mr Tsiamis said.
The YMCA is a family friendly centre and considers community involvement a high priority.
“When people support the YMCA, they are supporting the community because any profits generated through our programs support our benevolent arm, ‘Y-Care’
(South East Qld), which supplies meals to the homeless, looks after Brisbane youth and tries to help them to feel valuable within the community,” Mr Tsiamis said.
The YMCA maintains that early development of gross motor skills is of life-long benefit to children and helps them excel later in life. With a Nationally accredited Kindergym program, YMCA coaches guide children 14 months to four and a half years through a stimulating movement and play experience with opportunities to explore and develop their physical abilities, building self confidence, body awareness and body control.
“Kindergym also has the added benefit of parents working closely with their children in a fun environment,” said Mr Tsiamis.
For children four and a half to six years of age, recreation gymnastic classes focus on dominant movement patterns and basic motor skill learning.
“Children will develop body awareness and self confidence laying the foundations of balance, agility and general physical coordination relevant to all sports.”
The YMCA’s competitive p r o g r a m adopts the N a t i o n a l L e v e l s System of g y m n a s t i c skill learning w h e r e c h i l d r e n six years and over p r o g r e s s f r o m b e g i n n e r ’ s Level 1 through to competitive Level 10.
The YMCA now looks like surpassing the membership numbers previously experienced at the Windsor location, with no sign of interest abating.
“People are saying to us ‘thank goodness you are here’, and that means a lot to us,” Mr Tsiamis said.
To learn more about the new Enoggera YMCA, phone the centre on 3355 7176 or email [email protected].
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For years, the 17 kilometre stretch of white sandy beach has been Queensland’s best kept secret when every other pocket of sand along the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and the north Queensland beaches have been built-up, rebuilt and developed to the point that vacant land is a rarity.
Moore Park Beach Community Association President Alan Davis said the wonderful family environment that almost 2000 locals call home will not remain a secret for much longer.
“We have been fortunate to live in one of the best beachside towns in Australia. We are also lucky that for years we have been able to get away with it without anyone else finding out!” Mr Davis said.
A far cry from the racing city with its many busy attractions, Moore Park Beach in contrast provides families and couples with its own attractions giving people the chance to escape the ‘rat race’ which is causing so much executive stress.
Local families are enjoying the new services to the area in the form of a new primary school, restaurant, shops, and a tavern with children’s play area. The Community Association’s hall is another source of pride
and provides a place for many public functions and events including the annual Arts Festival.
Moore Park Beach also features excellent fishing, crabbing and boating opportunities along with the stunning stretch of white sandy beach, patrolled by award-winning surf life-savers and a thriving little nipper squad.
Moore Park Beach is alive with local wildlife and birdlife, and kangaroos are
often seen grazing on the beach reserve and on other grassy parklands in the area. Turtle watching is a favourite pastime for locals, who can experience first-hand the laying and hatching season right under their noses on their own parcel of beach.
Mr Davis said the Community Association, Lions Club and Fishing Club are proud to have extremely active community members at Moore Park Beach, with everyone pitching in to make the town increasingly attractive to families and holiday-makers.
“The clean air, sounds of the ocean, low traffic and all-weather roads and of course the people, are what make Moore Park Beach the perfect place to settle down,” Mr Davis said.
“It will not be long before the word is spread about our extraordinary beach paradise.”
The town is now growing because of what Mr Davis believes is a “more cosmopolitan” approach to lifestyle and business at Moore Park Beach, with people constantly breathing new ideas into the area.
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Your over eagerness may result in you overestimating your abi l it ies between the 1st and 4th. Work col leagues wil l appreciate your enthusiasm but may not take too kindly to you trying to persuade them to do things against their wil l . L isten more than you speak in the f irst few days of the month.
You’l l feel amorous and extremely affectionate between the 5th and 7th. You’l l receive as much as you give in your love l i fe and wil l enjoy some intimate t ime with those you feel c losest to. Don’t rely on physical gestures to gauge the depth of a person’s love however.
Around the 8th you mustn’t expect something for nothing. Watch out for secret enemies and for those who may want to undermine you. This is a period where you may not be able to trust others as much as you usual ly do. Someone, perhaps a fr iend, is demanding f inancial ly more than you can give and it wi l l disappoint you.
Drugs, alcohol and other pharmaceuticals need to be monitored between the 2nd and the 12th. Check your tolerance and sensit iv ity to these things even if they are prescribed by your doctor or health practit ioner. If you happen to be feel ing a l itt le out of sorts may well be some sort of intolerance to these medical prescription drugs or would you bel ieve even some foods that you may be al lergic to.
You can expect a tremendous amount of success in your work or even at home in the f irst and last week of the month. For those of you who are ambit ious you can acquire a new post or start an educational program which wil l bolster your ego and sense of self worth. Remember to use this wisely. People wil l turn against you if you start showing off and bragging too much about your accomplishments.
The period of the 8th to the 14th is a wonderful t ime to st imulate your relationships and you can expect a great deal of sexual satisfaction, mainly through your exploration and sharing with a loved one. An excessively lustful streak needs to be fulf i l led so hopeful ly your partner is feel ing the same way. If not, you may need to look to greener pastures.
Indecision is the greatest waste of energy but this is exactly how you wil l feel between the 21st and 26th. A work or f inancial matter may leave you up in the air . Choices and more choices make l i fe a l itt le diff icult but you mustn’t be afraid to l isten to the advice of someone you trust. The secret in making the correct choice is to do what you love rather than chasing the buck.
Mars makes its energy powerful ly felt in your zone of travel and dai ly chores so you’l l be impatient to t ie up al l those loose ends, to get out and about and general ly avoid anything tedious. You’l l be successful at work, so don’t be irr itated and bide your t ime unti l providence concludes these things in its own good t ime. This is a month of action!
There’s much more confidence and stabi l ity in your work due to the continued presence of Saturn in that area. Demanding responsibi l it ies can be tackled with a creative twist thereby making l i fe a l itt le more bearable for you on the work front. In romance, you may feel a l itt le cool and distant from the one you love. This is a brief cycle and should pass by the second week of the month.
You’re able to use your words with maximum impact now but you mustn’t steamroll people who don’t have the same level of drive or intel lectual abi l ity. After the 25th you could run into a few disputes just when you thought you had a deal sewn up. This is not about being r ight but about respecting others’ opinions. Try to be more tolerant and this wil l work to your advantage.
You are in a lucky phase due to the placement of Jupiter in your Sun sign. Not much should go wrong just now but you need to slow down and recharge your mental and emotional batteries if you are to capital ise on these great planetary transits. Around the 15th you need to monitor your f inances and make sure you haven’t paid too much to something.
Expect changes in your romantic l i fe to be excit ing but also a l itt le harrowing particularly between the 20th and the 28th. You need to investigate someone you meet before giving your heart to them. Don’t be lured by the promise of shal low words. Look to the actions of people to understand who they real ly are.
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Exercise to stay alive
By Jon Herring
Only one in six older citizens exercise for 10 minutes or more at least three times a week, according to The Wall Street Journal. Four out of five seniors (65 and older) admit they “never” exercise.
What about you? How many times did you exercise last week?
Study after study has proven the health value of exercise. One recent example:
The University of Michigan Medical School reported that “adults in their 50s and early 60s who were regularly active were about 35% less likely to die in the next eight years than those who were sedentary.”
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• Only 1 in 6 for more than 10
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Pinot Gris Vs Pinot Grigio
By Graham Johnston
In France it’s Pinot Gris and to the Italians its Pinot Grigio so what’s the difference.
The grape is one in the same, in Australia it comes down to the winemaker’s preference to which style they produce. Pinot Gris generally has vibrant aromas and a rich palate with texture and spice. Some of the wine spends time in barrel to aid with texture and spice. The Italian version is for the most part neutral to smell and has a leaner palate featuring pear, almonds and a backbone of acid, this wine is.
Here are some examples of both that won’t break the bank balance and are great representations of the varietal.mostly unoaked.
Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio 2008
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Aromas of pear and orange blossom leading to a light bodied palate with slight mealy texture, mouth watering and lingering.
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Corte Giara Pinot Grigio 2007
Veneto ITALY
This wine is dry and fresh, the palate is focused and defined. An elegant and persistent wine that leaves you asking for a second and sometimes third glass.
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King Valley VIC
Classic Pinot Gris flavours of rose petal and fresh pear. This wine has a textural palate with cleansing acidity due to the high altitude of the vineyard.
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The flavours in this wine remind me of crunchy apple and pear, a richly textured palate that finishes long and fresh with a touch of spice.
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A Minute on Your MortgageBy Graham Doessel
Making your payments
In these difficult economic times it is so easy to put off making your home loan payments, but this can have far-reaching negative effects. Let me give you a couple of examples.
• Most lenders will charge you a higher rate of interest for the period your home loan is in arrears. This means, even when you do make your payment. You’re probably likely to still be behind due to the arrears charges. Depending on your lender. This can get out of control very quickly.
• You may be charged dishonor fees, by both your lender and your financial institution.
• Being late with even one repayment can seriously affect your ability to refinance your home loan for a period of up to 6 months, as most conforming lenders will look quite harshly on your inability to meet your commitments.
It can cost you hundreds of dollars in hidden fees and charges just for being a few days late.
What can I do?
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate - If you know you’re going to be late, call your lender in advance and work out a solution. Often, many fees can be waived just simply by contacting your lender first. The more you communicate with them, the more likely they are to be able to help you.
Don’t get stung unnecessarily, talk to your lender!
Graham is the Founder of Mortgage Now, Australia’s largest exclusively nonconforming brokerage. He can be reached on www.mortgagenow.com.au or Telephone 1300 667 239
“Profits may be increasing but if your debtors are growing at a faster rate and are not paying, creditors will soon be crashing down demanding payment.”
The easiest way to go broke is allowing your business to grow without establishing proper control systems to monitor your cash flow
Without proper systems in place you may not know how much others owe your business, how much your business owes others or how much money your business has in the bank.
The business may appear to be performing well because customers are walking through the door and walking out with the goods on credit.
If debtors are not paying you on time or are not paying at all, these problems will soon arise:
- Inability to pay your suppliers to restock the shelves
- Inability to pay wages
- Inability to pay BAS, PAYE payroll tax and other taxes imposed by the governments
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you monitor your cash flow by actively being involved in your business.
Ingere are not the type of accountants that provide you with financial reports six months after the relevant period.
Ingere can assist you in putting systems together that provide timely reporting within 5 working days of the month end to allow you to analyse the business before potential problems arise.
Call Umbara Kerta for an obligation free consultation on how Ingere can assist you with your business on 0412 432 787 or [email protected]
When a new bill arrives, place it in a bills due folder so when you go to pay it, youcan find it instantly Then mark the due date on your calendar so you won’t have to pay late fees.
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Quote of the MonthWhether you believe you can or you believe you cant - your right.
Grow Your Client BaseIncreasing your lead generation through:
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·Using direct mail
·Using telemarketing
·Running special events or information nights
·Acquiring qualified lists
·Develop a unique selling proposition
· Increasing the perceived value of your product/ service though better client education
·Using public relations
Increasing your client retention rate by:
·Delivering higher-than-expected levels of service
·Communicating frequently with you clients to nurture them
Increasing your conversion from inquiry to sale by:
· Increasing sales skills levels of your staff
·Acquiring clients at breakeven up front and make a profit on the back end
·Guaranteeing purchases through risk reversal
·Host-beneficiary relationships
·Advertising
These are simple but very effective steps that you can take to make sure that you stay ahead of your competition. Warren Buffet once famously said “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who’s been swimming naked”. As the economic tide goes out you need to make sure you get the basics right. Some businesses have been able to swim naked in the good times but coming times will catch them out. Don’t let your business be ‘caught out’.
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By Phillipa Hogg
From celebrities to the catwalk; high distinct cheekbones are all the rage. No need to stress though; the average mere mortal doesn’t need to have Naomi Campbell’s genes to achieve this lusted after trend - all that is needed is a great application of a highlighter.
A highlighter can describe many products from a simple blush to a bronzer, a cream , a tint or even a shimmer. All of these highlighters are great for creating more prominence of the cheekbones, which in turn leads to a slimmer more centred face.
Depending on the product and the colour being used a wide variety of looks can be created.
To create a fresh faced dewy look the best bet is to go for a pink or peach based cream blush; applied with finger tips to the apple of the cheeks blending upwards towards the corner of the eye, this look is quite sheer so less is always more.
For a more golden or earthy look; a power bronzer is a good option; to apply this an angled bronzer brush in a medium size is the best tool, with the brush to go around the bronzer power lightly then tap away excess.
Brush the apples of the cheeks and forehead lightly, down to the nose, and along the jaw line – but only where the sun would naturally kiss the skin.
The final look is the lightly flushed lady like blush – this can be achieved with either a tint or a light coloured powder blush. This look is best achieved when just applied on the apples of the cheek.
Great cheekbones can complete any outfit; now the only challenge is finding the right colour for you and giving it a go.
Do you have a make-up or beauty question? Why don’t you send Phillipa an email at [email protected] and she will get back to you, with the best questions being featured in the next edition.
For years, business and motivational gurus have known that there are basic habits that seem to predict professional success and excellence. Books like The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by motivational speaker and business guru Stephen Covey, which has sold over 15 million copies alone, shows that people are hungry for the secrets of success.
We don’t yet have the perfect formula for long life, happiness, and physical health, but a little careful distillation of the massive amount of research on health and longevity reveals that cultivating eight basic habits will significantly increase the odds of your living long, well, and happily -- in a robust, healthy, weight-appropriate body.
1. Eat your vegetables. No kidding --and I’m talking at least 9 servings a day. Unless you’re following the most stringent first stage of the Atkins Diet, you should be able to consume 60-120 grams of carbs a day (depending on your weight and exercise level), and you’d have to eat a stockyard full of spinach to get to that amount. Every major study of long-lived, healthy people shows that they eat a ton of plant foods. Nothing delivers antioxidants, fiber, flavonoids, indoles, and the entire pharmacopeia of disease fighting phytochemicals like stuff that grows in rich soil.
2. Eat fish and/or take fish oil. The omega-3’s found in cold-water fish like salmon deserve the title of “wellness molecule of the century.” They lower the risk of heart disease,
they lower blood pressure, they improve mood, and they’re good for the brain. And if you’re pregnant, they may make your kid smarter!
3. Connect. And I’m not talking about the internet. In virtually every study of people who are healthy and happy into their 9th and 10th decades, social connections are one of the “prime movers” in their life. Whether church, family, volunteer work, or community, finding something you care about that’s bigger than you, that you can connect with and that involves other people (or animals) -- will extend your life, increase your energy, and make you happier -- always.
4. Sleep well. If you’re low in energy, gaining weight, grumpy, and looking haggard, guess what? Chances are you’re not sleeping long enough or well enough. By sleeping “well,” I mean uninterrupted sleep, in the dark -- without the television on, in a relaxing environment. Nothing nourishes, replenishes, and restarts the system like 7-9 hours sleep. Hint: start by going to bed an hour early. And if you’ve got a computer in the bedroom, banish it!
5. Exercise every day. Forget this 20 minutes three times a week stuff. Long-lived people are doing things like farm chores at 4:30 in the morning! Our Paleolithic ancestors traveled an average of 20 miles per day. Our bodies were designed to move on a regular basis. New studies show that merely 30 minutes a day of walking not only reduces the risk
of most serious diseases, but can even grow new brain cells!2
6. Practice gratitude. By making a list of things you’re grateful for, you focus the brain on positive energy. Gratitude is incompatible with anger and stress. Practice using your under-utilized “right brain” and spread some love. Focusing on what you’re grateful for -- even for five minutes a day -- has the added benefit of being one of the best stress-reduction techniques on the planet.
7. Drink red wine or eat grapes. The resveratrol in dark grapes is being studied for its effect on extending life, which it seems to do for almost every species studied. (So does eating about one third less food, by the way.) If you’ve got a problem with alcohol, you can get resveratrol from grapes, peanuts, or supplements. (And if you’re a woman, and you choose the alcohol option, make sure you’re getting folic acid every day.)
8. Get the sugar out. The number one enemy of vitality, health, and longevity is not fat, it’s sugar. Sugar’s effect on hormones, mood, immunity, weight, and possibly even cancer cells is enormous -- and it’s all negative. To the extent that you can remove it from your diet, you will be adding years to your life and life to your years.
This list may not be perfect and it may not be complete, but it’s a start. As my dear grandmother used to say, “Couldn’t hurt.”
Not one of these “habits” will hurt you, all will benefit you, and some may make the difference between life and death.
And it’s never too late to start cultivating them.
Enjoy the journey!
Dr. Bowden is a well known expert on weight loss, nutrition and health. He’s a board certified nutrition specialist with a Master’s degree in psychology and the author of five books including The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth and his latest book The Most Effective Cures on Earth. For more information go to www.jonnybowdon.com
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