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We believe the experience is about how we treat you, not about flashy shop fitouts and crazy prices. Our Business Model is simple, great hair, realistic prices and happy clients, Simple !
We’re Different, We care.
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Have Resolutions for 2010?
10 tips for a fun but frugal Valentines
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$135 Ozzie Summer Special
Summer
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Just Summer
Best Summer weight loss foods
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Did you know ?
Interesting facts
Refreshments
11 PPS Summer Hair Care
22 Summer Hair & Skin Care
32 5 sure fire tips for healthy skin
38 Horescopes
12 Gen Y takes charge
26 Summer Make up tips
33 Brain teasers
42 Summer food recipes
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Happy New Year to all our Valued Clients Wow didn’t the Christmas and New Year break go so fast, way too fast, 2009 is now just a distant memory. Here’s to a great 2010 ! Firstly, welcome to our new look newsletter, looks great doesn’t it, we are trying a new format following fantastic feedback on our first two newsletters late last year, so we’ve improved, added, tweaked and come up with this……the Entice IN TOUCH Magazine, gotta admit, it is pretty cool, Isn’t it, well we think so, and sure you will too. It is full of stuff that you will hopefully get something out of, a few games, horoscopes and most importantly summer specials ! Please feel free to pass it on to friends and family! BTW, we are now on Twitter, and Facebook so follow us by pressing on the links below.
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Have resolutions for 2010? Why you won't stick to them unless you do this
1 By definition, a resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit. Resolutions are often linked to a lifestyle change that is interpreted as beneficial. These commitments tend to go into effect on new year’s day and remain until fulfilled, or abandoned.
A well formed outcome needs to reflect your values. Your values are your beliefs about what is most important to you in life. These provide inspiration, govern your levels of motivation, and guide every decision you make. They are the standards you live by. If, for example, health and fitness is one of your values, then this will be imprinted in everything you do. You will behave in a way as to ensure you are healthy and fit, as you will not accept your life any other way.
Some of the most popular ones include: Losing weight, getting fit, eating right, quitting smoking, reducing stress, getting organised, getting out of debt…
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When you set goals that reflect these, you’ll want to start taking action right now, never mind waiting until the new year!
How come, year after year, millions of people all over the world swear over and over again they will stick to their resolutions, only to give them up, as
If your goals are long term, it is useful to break them down into smaller more attainable mini objectives, so you can realise your progress more easily, and get a sense of accomplishment that will in turn keep you motivated and focused.
However, recent studies show that only 12% of people who set new year’s resolutions actually go on to achieve their goals.
If you have a few goals in different areas in life, avoid overload and overwhelm by prioritising and concentrating on those goals that are most important to you right now.
most people do, a few weeks later? How can people abandon such important and beneficial goals they have set for themselves, so easily and quickly?
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The answer is simple. The haven’t mastered the art of setting well formed outcomes.
Most people don’t know how to set goals. They like to daydream about what their lives would be like if things were different, they like to think about and talk to other people about ideas, things they would like to do, things they should do… These are not goals. They are just thoughts. In order for you to achieve your goals, you need to take consistent and focused action. And unless you follow the steps I am going to reveal now, you may find it extremely hard. If you are serious about sticking to your resolutions this year, make sure you follow these goal setting strategies:
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Tell people about your resolutions. Studies show that people who have a supporting family and friends reach their objectives faster , and also live happier and longer lives! This is why support groups of all sorts have proven to be so popular and successful. If your family and friends are not as supporting as you’d like them to be, finding like-minded people who share the same or similar goals will help you get what you want faster and more easily. And you’ll get to enjoy the process more too.
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We are creatures of habit and often get stuck in particular behaviours that can seem impossible to break, unless you know how to. In order to build new effortless and lasting habits, you need to crush limiting beliefs, create new more resourceful ones, and attach these to your goals, together with a bucket load of emotion and some super effective goal setting tools. Thinking that you will be able to do this relying solely on will power is a big mistake that will only bring you frustration and disappointment. Even the most successful entrepreneurs, artist and athletes have coaches, like me, to help them with the necessary mind 5
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10 tips for a fun , but frugal - Valentine’s Day These tips can help you dream up an approach to this year’s celebration that is both meaningful and economical.
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Get creative when it comes to dinner. You really don’t have to spend $85 to $250 on a romantic dinner at a restaurant. Why not have a nice candlelit dinner at home?
Enjoy a little ambiance. If you both really want to go out on the town together, you could have coffee or a drink and dessert at an expensive café or restaurant. This is a way to savour the atmosphere — and your date — without emptying your wallet.
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Play hooky. OK, do NOT follow this tip if your job or your partner’s job is hanging in the balance. But if you’ve racked up some holiday time, or if your employer allows you to take personal days from time to time, why not see if you can take Friday, Feb. 12 or Monday, Feb. 15 off and turn Valentine's Day into a three-day weekend for the two of you? See some live music. Check to see whether there are any enjoyable free concerts on Feb. 14.
Seek out some silence. Here’s a potential date idea if you’ve both been stressed out lately: You could wander through libraries and bookstores with coffee shops that encourage browsing. Rediscover passages you love from your favourite books, and enjoy quiet. Have low-cost fun with food on Feb. 14. You can pull out the cookie cutters and make heart-shaped cookies and even cut your lunch sandwiches into hearts. You also can make heart-shaped cupcakes by placing a marble inside each muffin tin on the outside of the paper cupcake cup.
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Reflect on that flower purchase. If you’re sure your special someone will be devastated without the gift of flowers, then you probably should get some. But once again, you don’t have to follow the herd. Everyone opts for roses at this time of year, but there are plenty of other gorgeous and neglected (i.e., less expensive) flower varieties to choose from. And red isn’t your only option, either. You also could choose peach, pink or yellow. What’s more, if you place your flower order early, you stand to save as much as 15 percent on your purchase. And here’s another detail to consider: Does your partner love to garden and work in the yard? If so, a beautiful outdoor plant that will keep on living might be more appropriate than cut flowers that will quickly fade.
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Write down how you feel. Using a package of inexpensive Valentines from the drug store or grocery store — or, for that matter, any kind of paper — you could write out dozens of reasons why you love your mate. Leave the messages all over the house, in both noticeable and hidden-away places. This is a gift that could keep on giving for weeks or months to come.
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Plan ahead for next year. If Valentine’s Day is a holiday that matters to you and your significant other, make a mental note of how quickly it can sneak up on you after the big winter holidays in December. Think about realistic ways you can cut back on your spending so you’ll be able to use cash to cover all of the 2008-09 holidays without relying on credit cards and going into debt. Can you cut back on costly coffee drinks, snacks and sodas during your work day? Or maybe put off some discretionary purchases you’ve been thinking about making?
Give thoughtful gifts. Most people stick to the same general gift themes on Valentine’s Day: flowers, chocolates, cards, maybe a piece of jewellery. Can you think of something different that might mean a whole lot more — and maybe even cost a whole lot less? This could include cakes, cookies or gift certificates for your services. The gift certificate idea might be just the ticket for you if you’re short on cash but high on love this Valentine’s Day. You could offer to run errands for your loved one, make a nice dinner, clean the house, repair the car or give a massage.
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PPS Summer Hair Care PPS Colourwear Survival Foam
is designed to help lock in colour, whilst detangling and adding moisture. This lightweight creamy foam conditions, detangles and improves longevity of colour. Don't leave the salon without the ultimate survival tool! Want your colour to last the distance? · Colour lock helps prevent colour fade · Retains moisture and adds shine · Rehydrates and detangles · Defines, separates and controls style · Delivers soft, smooth and shiny hair.
SILK – Moisturiser
is a unique moisturiser that gives an instant boost to dry, dehydrated hair. Maintains moisture levels in the hair for maximum condition and protection. Will also protect against heat styling and the harmful effects of the sun.
ENERGY – Detangler
is the vital link between cleansing and styling. A multi-action product that gives hair protection from heat styling whilst providing vitality. A light weight but nourishing leave-in treatment spray that will restore the hair's essential elements: strength, resilience and shine.
ACTIVE – Treatment
with real silk, is a concentrated hair reconstructer used to repair broken di-sulphide bonds caused by chemical products, excessive thermal styling and harmful environmental influences. It helps hair to recover and makes the hair feel alive with shine and condition.
DOUBLE FIX - Leave in Treatment
is an instant, leave in reconstructive tool that penetrates into the cortex with conditioning extracts to impart a brilliant shine. Restores strenght and assists in smoothing and sealing any damaged cuticle areas.
LIFE'S A BEACH - Protection Spray
is a leave in UV protection spay that protects and moisturises your hair from the elements while achieving that beach bum look.
Sea Salt Mist Does your hair thrive in Summer? Does the Sea Salt tame your unruly hair? Awarded 'Best New Product' at the 2006 Australian Hair Fashion Awards. Spray the beach into your hair and create beach bum look with PPS Sea Salt Mist. It can be used to create naturally salty beachy hair and contains seaweed extract for that sea fresh feeling. Also available PPS Beach Styler for naturally textured messy hair.
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takes charge
Retailers, businesses and advertisers take note: Generation Y is now in charge! Latest population figures show that Generation Y Aussies were neck and neck with Generation X as at June. The latest population figures show that Generation Y rose by over 158,000 in the past year to 4.67 million. Over the same period, Generation X grew by almost 47,000 to 4.68 million with Baby Boomer numbers falling by almost 6,000 to 4.11 million. Around three in every five Aussies an be found in one of these demographic groups. The conventional wisdom is that Australia’s population is ageing with the assumption that more
senior Australians are taking charge. But strong migration and a gradual increase in fertility over recent years are working to change the mix. After falling for the past 37 years, the share of people aged below 30 actually rose in the past year. Importantly, Generation Y has been steadily taking a larger share of the population over the past six years. After starting behind both Generation X and Baby Boomers, Generation Y would now clearly be in the top spot. The implications are as significant as they are obvious Baby Boomers may have held court in the 1990s, but now the twenty-somethings and thirtysomethings dominate.
Generation Y has taken charge in a dramatically short space of time. Generation X are the homebuyers – now in decline. Baby Boomers are the home owners – also in decline. But Generation Y are largely at home with parents or renting. The key challenge for Generation Y will be in the next five years where an increasing proportion will be seeking to move into home ownership. Clearly the Government needs to be working hard now to get the cost of home ownership down and increase the supply of residential property.
DID YOU KNOW ? Your tongue is germ free only if it is pink. If it is white there is a thin film of bacteria on it. The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear. Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die. Google is actually the common name for a number with a million zeros.
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Hairdressing and great hair isn't purely about how you look, more importantly
it's about how you feel.
at Entice we listen to you to ensure that after you leave the salon you can be confident your style suits you and makes you
feel great ! We take pride in giving you the one on one service you not only expect, but deserve. Our only aim is to provide you with a truly pleasurable and
relaxing experience, at prices you can afford. In fact our goal is to spoil you, to give you a break from the stresses of work and the outside world. Come on in and you find out quickly what we mean.
We look forward to pampering you soon. Our new VIP Club promises to keep you up to date with great offers and what is going on in the salon, and our Entice IN TOUCH Magazine is full of tips and exciting articles
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Summer Refreshments Alcohol-Free Mint Julep
Mojito
INGREDIENTS: 2 sprigs fresh mint 1 oz. simple syrup 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 oz. Bacardi Silver rum
Servings: 2
soda water
1/4 cup water
TOOLS:
1/4 cup white sugar
mixing glass Collins glass
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
citrus squeezer
2 cups crushed ice
muddler
1/2 cup prepared lemonade
shaker strainer METHOD: Start with a sprig of mint in the bottom of a glass. Add 1 oz. simple syrup and 3/4 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice and muddle the mixture. Add 11/2 oz. Silver rum and shake well with ice. Strain over new ice in a Collins glass to remove the muddled mint pieces. Top it off with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig.
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish METHOD: In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat and set aside to cool. After about an hour, strain out mint leaves. Fill 2 cups or frozen goblets with crushed ice. Pour 1/2 of the lemonade into each glass and top with a splash of the sugar syrup. Garnish each with a mint sprig and a straw. Serve on a silver platter.
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Summer Hair Care If you spend lots of time outdoors and want to spice up your look naturally, try an attractive sun-streaked look with highlights, talk to us about giving your hair that summer, beach look. Be sure to deep condition your hair at least once a week, especially if you swim a lot. Hair tends to become dry, dull and brittle if it is soaked and dried too often. Our PPS products ‌‌will help with that. If you like to swim lengths, try spritzing on some leave -in conditioner under your swim cap to help ward off damage from chlorine and salt water.
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Summer skincare It may be hip to be tanned, and it does tend to camouflage a multitude of imperfections, but don't deep-fry your skin for the sake of fashion. Your best bet is a high quality bronzer in a bottle. There are many on the market, but do some research first. Just remember to use a facial scrub prior to application to remove any dead skin cells. You may also want to use a pair of gloves, unless you like orange hands! If you spend lots of time outside, be sure to use sunscreen with minimum SPF 40+. The cancerpreventing benefits are obvious, but protection is also a must for those of us who don't want to look old before time. Make sure that you are adequately hydrated - at least 8 glasses of water a day and even more when you are outside. If you do burn, apply Aloe Vera or lotions containing it. This will cool and soothe your skin and help you to heal faster. A personal trick is to apply cream containing zinc to my face at night. This is an effective way of healing my burn by the morning. Nothing is more revolting than skin full of little red mosquito or bug bites, so don't forget the bug spray. You may want to try one of the new two-inone sunscreen and insect repellents. For a quick skin boost in the sun, fill a misting bottle with a little bit of toner and water, and spritz your face and body for a quick cool off. Just remember to close your eyes!
DID YOU KNOW ? If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on your right side. If you are left handed, you will tend to chew your food on your left side. Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.
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We believe the experience is about how we treat you, not about flashy shop fitouts and crazy prices. Our Business Model is simple, great hair, realistic prices and happy clients, Simple !
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Summer Make-up Tips
Take on summer with a fresh face - less is best! Accentuate your glowing skin by brushing on a light shimmering powder instead of a heavy foundation. You don't want to appear like you are melting under the hot sun. Bronzing powder is a great way to give yourself a pretty glow. Use a matte finish on your face and then a shimmer powder on eyelids, above cheekbones, and on shoulders and collarbone.
A hot look on a bronzed face is shiny lip gloss. It gives you ultra shine over lipstick (applied with a brush) or on its own. Plus, it stays put - a big bonus for die-hard lip gloss wearers! Try a light shimmering eye shadow in your eyes.
beige just under your brow bone to draw attention to
If you are wear mascara, try a waterproof. This way you will avoid "Raccoon Eyes" when you are perspiring or near water. Don't forget the must-have partner, eye make-up remover, or else you really will end up with the dreaded dark circles!
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arts called Capoeira (pronounced "capWEAR-ah"). Once used as a defensive art form, it is now the hot new thing when it comes to toning your glutes and strengthening the upper body, legs and abs. Click here to see a workout video that teaches you a few Capoeira moves that will get you lookin’ good in a matter of a few weeks. 4.
Drink more water. Especially during the summer months, drinking lots of water is a crucial element to staying healthy and hydrated. Drinking water will also help flush
Summer is here and that means that “To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting there's no better time for your derrière to be firm than now. The following tips and sentence or quote from the story here.” tricks will keep you slim, trim and turning your system of toxins and will give your heads the next time you bare all at the pool or skin a healthy and radiating glow. Aim for beach. drinking at least 8 glasses of water every 1. Eat healthy. You’ve day. heard it once and 5. Protect Your Skin. Drinking enough you’ll hear it a milwater can only help your skin out so much. lion times. Cut out It’s important to keep your skin properly the crap and startprotected during the hot summer months. ing eating more Apply generous amounts of sunscreen fruits and vegetawhenever you’ll be out in the sun (at least bles. If you want to SPF 15) and reapply often. Also, don’t forstay trim, you’ve get lip balm with sunscreen to keep your got to burn more lips protected from the sun’s harmful rays. calories than you eat – it’s not rocket science – either work out more, or eat less. 2.
Early to bed and early to rise. The average adult needs about 7-8 hours of sleep every night in order to function at full capacity. Note, these numbers can fluctuate on an individual basis. Getting the sufficient amount of sleep will not only give you more energy during the day, but it can keep you healthier than individuals whose sleep patterns are irregular. If you need an extra jolt of energy come mid afternoon, try Akavar 2050 to get you through the rest of the day. 3.
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Sunglasses and beach hats are a must. Summer accessories are not only fashionable, but they’ll keep you looking younger longer. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays and a beach hat will protect your face and will keep your skin from aging sooner than you’d like.
Try a new exercise routine. All the rage now is the 400-year-old Brazillian martial
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Best Summer Weight Loss Foods You don't need to starve yourself on a crazy fad diet if you want to look leaner and sexier in your shorts or swimsuit this summer. The secret to weight loss is to choose healthy foods and to take in fewer calories than you burn. It's just easier to make better food choices in summertime, when heavy, high-calorie dishes seem less appealing. The best foods for weight loss in summer are light, refreshing and, most important, keep you out of the hot kitchen. It's just best to go fresh!
No. 2: Watermelon Who doesn't love diving into a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon when it's hot outside? I know...crazy question. Half of the watermelon comes from water. It's a wonderful way to satisfy thirst and a yen for something sweet. Be sure to choose organic produce sources for better tasting, healthier results. The biggest thing with fruit is to make sure that fruits are not genetically modified (GMO). They are usually higher in sugar.
The single easiest way to trim calories from your summer diet, experts say, is to load up on nature's perfect foods. Produce is at its peak in summer. Delicious fruits and vegetables abound at farmers' markets and in your local grocery. Besides high in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre, these foods choices are also much lower in calories than traditional comfort foods.
No. 3: Grilled Veggies
Any in-season produce is sure to taste delicious and add flavour to your favourite dishes in abundance. You will find that including these amazingly tasty fresh treats will begin to shrink your belly fat and give you more energy throughout your days.
No. 4: Salads
Oranges and apples can be eaten for fall, and load up on fresh berries, melons, greens, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, beets, pea pods, and all the supernutritious and low-calorie fruits, greens and vegetables that grow in your garden. Be sure to visit your local farmers market if you have one and support the local farming community. You will not only save a TON of money by doing this, but you will be contributing to local produce supply which means fresher fruits and vegetables for you next season! The fresher your choices are...the more your weight loss efforts will become apparent. All without using any extra crazy weight loss programs! To keep your cool and cut your time in the kitchen, start with prepared produce, such as cut-up fruit and washed greens. Add rotisserie chicken, prepared soups, and pre-threaded kabobs when you need something a bit heartier. Pre-prepped foods may cost a little extra, but they save time in the kitchen. Here are some great fat loss picks for some of the best foods to help with weight loss during the summer. Be sure to use your outdoor grill for a great change of taste!
No. 1: Chilled Soups All kind of produce in cold soups are great low-calorie dishes. Chilled soups like gazpacho or cucumber-dill that contain lots of chunky vegetables are a great way to start a meal. Research shows that a low-calorie, broth-based soup at the beginning of the meal will fill you so you eat less at the meal. This is a common trick that celebrities use to slim don quickly.
A plate of grilled vegetables is a summertime must-have if you want to turn up those fat burning abilities. Keeping a plate of grilled onions, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, eggplant, asparagus, and garlic in your fridge is a great way to keep a healthy snack on hand whenever you need it.
Salads are probably one of the best diet quick fixes available. Including just 1-2 salads per day in your diet can be enough to start losing weight even if no other modifications are done to the diet. The key is that your diet must be done right! To make a healthy salad give the produce a quick rinse; slice up some grilled chicken/beef, dice, toss fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds with some salad greens and a lemon and olive oil, light raspberry or ginger vinaigrette. The key is to avoid adding cheese or conventional dressings to your salad. They will ruin the fat burning properties of the salad. Flavouring your salads with herbs from the garden so you can go light on the dressing is a good idea. When adding meats or fish to your salad you will find that the salad becomes very filling and satisfying.
No. 5: Low- and No-Calorie Beverages Sweetened coffee drinks, teas and go down so easily, especially when it's hot outside. But the key is to use the herbal sweetener Stevia and avoid all processed sugar drinks and artificial sweeteners. Recent studies show that artificial sweeteners can be just as bad for your metabolism as sugar! Beverages can be the sole reason for any summer time weight gain. So it's key to keep them in check by using water as your stable beverage of choice and only drinking sweeter drinks that you yourself have sweetened with your own Stevia packets.
No. 6: Fruit-Based Desserts Keep your cravings under control by substituting all sweets with healthier, natural solutions such as grilling fruit with your favourite meals. You will find that partially caramelized fruit can be a very satisfying and yummy alternative to ice cream. Also try cooling mashed avocados for a unique and
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5 Sure-Fire Tips For Healthy Skin It’s unbelievable how much misinformation is out there related to skincare. The skincare industry will have you believe that just using their products will quickly and magically transform your skin into that of a supermodel. Fact is, it takes a little more than applying a cream to have a beautiful skin. Here are 5 tips for healthy skin that anyone can easily implement.
4) Keep your skin hydrated by drinking lots of water. This will also have the additional benefit of flushing out all the toxins from your body. 5) Finally, find out a natural skin cream that can bolster your skin care efforts with effective ingredients. Now I’m not talking about the common creams containing dangerous chemicals inside. The ones I’m taking about are completely natural and healthy for the skin.
Tips for healthy skin: 1) Have a healthy diet. Including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet will not only make your body immune from health problems, it will also reflect on your skin and keep it healthy.
2) Focus on foods with high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Look for foods like apples, tomatoes, red grapes, spinach, and broccoli. 3) Apply a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15, before going out in the sun. Wearing sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat will also help in minimizing the damage caused by the sun.
So there you have it. Simple and effective tips for healthy skin. Start implementing them right now and see how beautiful your skin becomes.
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What is the next number in this series? 101 103
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A certain number consists of two digits. The number is equal to five times the sum of its digits. If you add 9 to the number, the order of its digits is reversed. What is the number?
What do the following words have in common? BEAGLE BROOK STEAL SCOOT STERN
Rearrange the following letters to form a single word. MAN USES METRE
What gets wet when drying?
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?
What holds water yet is full of holes?
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Did you know lemons contain more sugar than strawberries Did you know the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes Did you know Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz Did you know cats spend 66% of their life asleep Did you know macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs Did you know honey is the only natural food which never goes off Did you know a 'jiffy' is actually 1/100th of a second Did you know an average person will spend 25 years asleep Did you know grapes explode when you put them in the microwave Did you know a group of frogs is called an army Did you know a group of rhinos is called a crash Did you know a group of kangaroos is called a mob Did you know a group of whales is called a pod Did you know a group of geese is called a gaggle Did you know a group of owls is called a parliament Did you know women blink twice as much as men Did you know the word 'testify' derived from a time when men were required to swear on their testicles Did you know you take over 23,000 breaths everyday Did you know when water freezes it expans by 9% Did you know a piece of paper cannot be folded more than 7 times Did you know the opposite sides of a dice always adds up to 7
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The penguin is the only bird that can swim, but cannot fly. In an average lifetime a person will walk the equivalent of three times around the world. More than 20 million meteoroids enter Earth's atmosphere every day. The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust. One in three male motorists picks their nose while driving. A person swallows approximately 295 times while eating dinner. Goodyear Rubber Company researched and concluded that shoes wear out faster on the right foot than the left. You share your birthday with at least 9 other million people in the world. More redheads are born in Scotland than in any other part of the world. There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world. Oenophobia is the Fear of wines. Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards. 90 percent of women who walk into a department store immediately turn to the right.
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Aries Mar 20 - Apr 20 The New Year could start off on an idealistic note as the resolutions and goals you’ve put in place for the year will seem like the ultimate way to go. However, uncertainties that may loom in your social life could temporarily cloud your vision taking you off course while you attend to other matters. As the New Moon on the 15th is a solar eclipse, it adds extra impact to the area of career and ambition so making a solid, well planned out step forward will be in favour. Not only will asserting your authority come
Capricorn
22 Dec - 19 Jan
After the party hats come off, the New Year could start off with some underlying tensions surrounding a loan or joint finances as you may become confrontational about a lack of transparency. Fair is fair and if you think the deal has swung out of your favour, you’re likely to
easily to you, you’ll also have a sense of direction. Towards the end of the month, you’ll be able to pick up on the subtle murmurings around you to see the bigger picture in store for your professional future. If you play your cards right, you could put yourself in a pole position to make the most of your hunches.
say so! On the 15th, as the New Moon passes through the area of self-
Taurus 20 Apr - 20 May
development it will make you more conscious of your purpose in life. During this powerful solar eclipse, you’ll feel a stronger sense of em-
Over the course of the last year or so, you’ve been building up experi-
powerment and more confident that following your goals will lead to
ence within your career while eyeing up bigger and better prospects for
success. Towards the end of the month you will become increasingly aware of what options life has to offer you at the moment and which ones will be
the future. Drawing on the strengths of what you already know and being willing to take a leap of faith into the unknown could bring you the break
the most beneficial. Expansion of your ideas is likely now whether its
you’ve been waiting for.
through further education, teaching a course or any form of media.
Mid month, further training could be the solution you’ve been looking for as you’ll have the staying power needed to hold down the every day
Aquarius 20 Jan - 18 Feb
aspects of your life while embarking on journey in a new direction. It may set your finances back, but you are aware of the value it brings long
The start of a New Year is always so full of hopes and promises, how-
term.
ever, when you take the time to reflect on how far your personal evolu-
With the Full Moon on the 30th, you may want to head home for a little
tion has taken you over the last eighteen months you’ll get the feeling
bit of pampering you’re likely to have over extended yourself over the
that your journey is just beginning. Use this enlightenment as your life
last two weeks. A “no frills spared” day of indulgence seems to be the
unfolds.
most likely cure.
Around the 20th, your determination and dedication to making improvements in your life will help you get through a rough patch as you come to realise that you can get over any personal hurdles that may have hindered you in the past. Sticking things through will see you to the finish line. Towards the end of the month, material gain will be on your mind as you start thinking of how to take your lifestyle up a notch. But gaining a deeper insight into your own worth, you’ll get a clearer picture of the positive changes you can make
Gemini 21 May - 21 Jun Starting the year off with a planetary trio in the area of transformation, you’ll be able to cleverly make the most of the resources you have available to maximise your life’s direction. Over the last year, coming in contact with new opportunities has given you the deep insight needed to ensure the security of your future. Jupiter, planet of abundance moves into the area of career on the 18th which may feel as though the doors of opportunity have burst open. As
Pisces 19 Feb - 20 Mar
new vocational ventures will come your way over the course of the next year, the hardest part will be deciding which ones to take.
Tapping into your creative potential will make the start of your New
Towards the end of the month, a miscommunication or impulsive way of
Year altogether more positive as you are able to make the most of what
approaching an idea could give others the wrong impression as your
you’ve got. When you find your niche within your
plans could be bordering on the exotic. While you have the best inten-
community or group, you’ll understand your place within the bigger
tions in mind, your plan could cost more than you were bargaining for.
picture giving you a sense of contentment. On the 18th, motivational Jupiter moves into your sign which will bring several promising opportunities for personal growth over the coming year. Your profile will become more visible than ever so as new opportunities begin to appear, your life will not only seem to have more meaning, but you’ll expand your horizons as well. However, on the 30th when restrictive Saturn makes an exact square with regenerative Pluto you could feel that you’ll have to make due with less as the authorities within your profession seem to be tightening their belts. As pressured as you may feel to perform, your priorities will become obvious
Cancer 22 Jun - 22 Jul At the beginning of the New Year, there may be some tension in the area of finances as it could feel as though you are scrambling to make ends meet. While there could be unforeseen expenses coming through, making knee jerk reactions won’t be the best way to follow through. On the 15th, when the New Moon passes through the area of relationships, building new foundations within existing relationships will become focal, whereas singletons will seem to hold more sway with the object of their desire. As this is a solar eclipse these expressions of intent will
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carry a sense of importance. Towards the end of the month, you’ll feel ready to kick start your plan for world dominance as you’ll feel ready to act on your ambi-
Scorpio 24 Oct - 21 Nov
tions. You’ll not only be aware of the scope of effort involved, you’ll
Reflecting over the progress you’ve made in the last eighteen
have all the resources you need at your fingertips.
months helps you move forward as you’ve taken the steps to get your house in order – from letting go of old childhood pat-
Leo 23 Jul - 22 Aug
terns to finding stability in creating your own comfort zone. The sense of steadiness created will give you positivedirection in
As the new decade rolls on, it’ll be a good time to reflect on all the
your daily life.
people who have come in and out of your life – especially over the
Mid month, an inner sense of duty will keep you on top of your
last eighteen months. Each one of them has played a role in the
usual obligations as your popularity soars. There may be a lot of
process of your journey whether they’ve made you laugh, cry or
social activity as the pace of your life may double in speed but
everything in between.
you’ll know when to draw the line between a good time and
Mid month, your are able to take a long term plan to the next level
getting things done.
as you’ve likely left nothing to change in your careful arrange-
Although Scorpions tend to cherish their privacy, the Full Moon
ments. Not only will you be able to take on more work than usual
on the 30th could propel you into the spotlight as you and your
now, you’re also most likely to keep your daily life in check whilst
achievements take centre stage. While you may want to run for
sticking to budget.
cover, facing to the music would be your best bet
The Full Moon on the 30th lands in the area of self-awareness which may make you want everyone to stop what they’re doing to take notice of you. Asserting your needs is one thing, but managing to do so with pride is another thing altogether.
Sagittarius 22 Nov - 21 Dec The New Year sees you starting off with a planetary hat trick in the area of finances giving you confidence to project your mone-
Virgo 23 Aug - 22 Sep
tary gains for the foreseeable future. The Archer may be the sign known for taking the biggest risks, you’ll execute your
The beginning of the New Year starts off on a high note as you
plans with great caution, leaving
seem to be clear on the direction your life is taking. Creative pur-
nothing to chance.
suits will help give you a lot of direction as you are able to eke out
When Jupiter, planet of expansion moves into the area of home
a little something on the side to keep you going.
and family on the 18th, you could find your family circle extend-
Jupiter, planet of belief moves into the area of relationships on the
ing and the home itself may become larger. Over the course of
18th which is likely to bring a new breed of highly philosophical or
the next year, your domestic life will bring you great joy as
even spiritual people into your life. Over the course of the next
there will be many enhancements.
year, your eyes will be opened to the power of positive thinking.
However, towards the end of the month, your bold quest for
When Saturn, planet of restriction makes an exact square to reju-
excitement could be perceived as reckless by others as your
venating Pluto there may be some financial sacrifices to be made.
exuberance may make you cross the line of social etiquette.
While you’d much rather be enjoying yourself, you may have to
Knowing when to tone it down will be key in keeping the peace
make a few cuts out of obligation giving the feeling that your re-
within your settings.
sources are stretched to the limit.
Libra 23 Sep - 23 Oct You’ll start the New Year off finally feeling more in control of your work/life balance you’ve been able to reach a certain level of clarity. You’ll be able to command a tight ship at work as you begin to cautiously lay the foundations for the longevity of a solid domestic life. This month’s powerful New Moon, a solar eclipse on the 15th puts further emphasis on the area of home and family making you want to concentrate on security. Reorganising, reprioritising or even repainting may be in sight as you aim to make your house more of a home. Towards the end of the month, any wrinkles in your day to day life will all seem to smooth out now as it will feel as though everything is just falling into place. Your overall health and well being will benefit from a more positive flow of energy as you spend less time worrying about details.
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Australia Day Festival
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 10:00 AM to 7:15 PM South Bank Parklands Little Stanley Street, South Bank QLD
Spend your Australia Day public holiday down at South Bank, Brisbane enjoying Queensland’s Australia Day festival. Featuring a jam-packed program of events, workshop activities and entertainment, Queensland’s largest Australia Day festival has something for everyone
and it's free!
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Passionfruit slice Preparation Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 20 minutes Makes 12 Ingredients Melted butter, to grease 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 85g (1 cup) desiccated coconut 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 100g butter, melted 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 125ml (1/2 cup) fresh lemon juice 2 tbs passionfruit pulp Method Preheat oven to 180째C. Brush a 16 x 26cm (base measurement) slab pan with melted butter to lightly grease. Line the base and 2 long sides with nonstick baking paper, allowing the sides to overhang. Use a wooden spoon to combine the flour, coconut, sugar and butter in a large bowl. Use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl. Transfer to the prepared pan. Use a metal spoon to press firmly over the base. Bake for 12 minutes or until light golden. Set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 150째C.Use a balloon whisk to whisk together the condensed milk, lemon juice and passionfruit pulp in a large bowl until smooth and well combined. Pour into the pan and spread evenly over the base. Bake in oven for 15 minutes until just firm to the touch. Set aside to cool completely. Cut into slices to serve. Notes & tips You will need about 2 fresh passionfruit for this recipe. 42
Aussie rissoles Ingredients (serves 4) 400g lamb mince 125g can corn kernels, drained 125g rindless bacon, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives potato wedges, caramelised onion, chopped chives and tomato sauce, to serve Method Combine mince, corn, bacon, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, chives, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Using clean hands, shape mixture into four 2cmthick rissoles. Place on a plate. Cook rissoles, in a large frying pan sprayed with oil, over medium-high heat, for 3 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Serve with potato wedges, onion, chives and tomato sauce.
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Brain teaser answers
131, they are prime numbers 45 Remove the initial letter to reveal a birds name Measurements A towel Footsteps A sponge
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