A New York entrepreneur made headlines this week when he announced his latest creation, Natural Selection Speed Date II: Sugar Mamas & Boy Toys. As the name implies, this is a speed dating event matching up mature women of means with young and mostly penniless, hunks. Apparently, it is a win-win situation for the two people…Read More
Aussie kids consume too much salt
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January 30, 2008 By
The amount of salt being consumed by Australian children tops the agenda for International Salt Awareness Week. Research suggests Aussie kids consume over twice the recommended daily allowance of salt, leading to health problems in later life. Key players in the food industry, government and health will consider the issue at an event being hosted by The…Read More
Mother chooses family pet over her own child’s safety
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January 30, 2008 By
The mother of a little boy who was mauled by the family’s 50kg mastiff-staffordshire cross has said she won’t be getting rid of the family pet. Alicia Cottier told the media she blamed her two year old son, Noah Newbold for the attack. Pardon me for being so blunt, but this woman is a complete moron. …Read More
The Grey Cover-up: the decision to dye or not to dye, your hair
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January 27, 2008 By
I was reading Caroline Baum’s article Silver Linings which appeared in the Good Weekend section of the Sydney Morning Herald yesterday, when it occurred to me that I could no longer avoid the question. I had to make a decision about whether to dye the grey out of my hair, or let nature takes it’s…Read More
Jenny Ford and Cash Smart Kids
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January 25, 2008 By
Cash Smart Kids was launched on the world wide web back in September 2007. But the program is already creating lots of buzz among parents, teachers and community groups. I recently spoke to the program’s creator Jenny Ford (pictured) about teaching money management and business skills to children, and her future plans for the site which was recently…Read More
Australian women still earning less than their male colleagues
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January 25, 2008 By
Disturbing figures released today by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) warn there is an unacceptably large pay disparity between the sexes in the top 200 companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX200). Futher down the ladder, the news isn’t much better for women with females still earning on average,…Read More
Design your own health and well being affirmation:
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January 25, 2008 By
What’s your personal affirmation specifically for health and well being? If you have one great, if you don’t then I am here to suggest that you do. The constant, repetitive chatter and conversations that you have about your health and well being IS your personal health affirmation, whether you intend it to be or not.…Read More
Delete muti tasking and watch your life get easier:
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January 24, 2008 By
Multi tasking is out and pleasurable, easy living is in. Multi tasking dilutes your focus, splits your energy, keeps you stuck in your head, disconnects you from your intuition and feelings, stresses your nervous system. pushes you hurriedly through your day so you flat out miss any possible moments of pleasure. Gosh, I’m absolutely exhausted…Read More
Australian Women Online to be included in the National Library of Australia
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January 24, 2008 By
I am thrilled to announce that Australian Women Online has been selected as an electronic publication of national significance and lasting cultural value by the National Library of Australia. Recently I was approached by the National Library of Australia requesting permission for Australian Women Online to be included in the PANDORA Archive, which preserves documentary resources…Read More
Women told to choose between career and motherhood
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January 22, 2008 By
Every so often a news story like Career women empty nation’s sperm banks rears it’s ugly head, reigniting the debate between career and motherhood. Often women who choose to have a baby through artificial insemination are presented as selfish, career driven, man haters making a last grab for femininity after climbing the career ladder. The insinuation being, women shouldn’t expect to have it…Read More
