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NOVEMBER 2012

Living Gems Affordable lifestyle luxury!

So many of us call Australia the lucky country and those who make their homes at a Living Gems resort know they are the luckiest of all.

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iving in a luxurious gated community used to be the ultimate expression of wealth, reserved for the likes of Tiger Woods and other celebrities. But recently a new style of luxury gated resort community has started to spring up around Australia. A couple of the best examples are right here in Logan at Ruby Gardens, Eagleby and Opal Gardens, Logan Village.

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While offering all that is best of small town communities where everyone looks out for each other, these resorts also offer endless opportunities for social interaction, fun and friendship in a safe and secure environment.

Based on a model of well-built houses, full security and fivestar resort facilities, these two communities are a new way of living.

Owner of Living Gems, Peter Puljich, says that at the heart of every resort is a luxurious and opulent five star Country Club that boasts first-class recreational facilities. Peter wants all Australians to experience the lifestyle they deserve.

So let’s meet a few of the lucky residents at the Living Gems resorts — Marjorie at Ruby Gardens, and Narelle and Stan, Jo and Noel at Opal Gardens. The overwhelming sentiment of these residents is that now they have a life.

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Meet the neighbours Marjorie and her husband moved from acreage living at Ormeau over twelve months ago. With her husband in failing health much of the garden and housework fell to Marjorie who felt there had to be more to life. Now with a smaller but lovely garden and the opportunity to take her little dog Larry for walks around the resort, Marjorie is enjoying every moment of living at Ruby Gardens.

“You couldn’t fault the facilities.

I exercise every day there’s the pool. I love living here,” Marjorie says.

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Friends Narelle and Stan, Jo and Noel were all former residents of Logan Village. They love the rural environment and were thrilled to discover that they could return to a start-of-the-art, resort community being developed at Opal Gardens.

Narelle and Stan lived in Logan Village about ten years ago. “When we learned that Opal Gardens was being built we decided we would come back. Since Peter Puljich bought the complex it has just gone

ahead, and with the new shopping centre being built we will have everything right here,” Narelle says.

Noel had a trophy and engraving business for over twenty years in the area and came to know three generations of footy club members.

“We used to live at Waterford,” Noel says, “and I have to say that the village atmosphere has a pull.”

“We feel like we’re coming home, I think we’re country people at heart,” says Jo.

Opal Gardens offers the best of both worlds with its gorgeous homes and resort lifestyle next to the rural atmosphere of Logan Village. The grand opening of Opal Gardens is being held on Saturday November 17, simply rsvp to 1800 051 481 to enjoy all that the five start resort has to offer.

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CONTENTS

Feature

7 Message from the Mayor of Logan City 8 It’s our birthday Spring Racing Carnival 10 Families Will you please be quiet! Dealing with ongoing siblings’ fights

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11 Gourmet How to cook a chook

Coupons 12 Beauty Looking after our largest organ

13 Public Speaking

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14 Business Showcase Beenleigh Traders

15 Small Business 16 Pets Finding and adopting pets in Logan

17 Recycling and Reusing 18 Life Without Barriers 18 Book Review Fitness Choosing a personal trainer

19 Wellness A message from your body

20 Community Activites and Stars 21 Business Directory 22 Numerology Master numbers

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Gender issues have been in the news a lot lately — name calling, sexism, misogyny or straight out bullying and it can be devastating to be on the receiving end.

But when it manifests as domestic violence with physical assaults and long term abuse there needs to be a life-changing solution, writes Wendy Johnson.

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s Jane Leach, creator of Life 2 Project says, “to break the cycle of domestic violence you need to look at the core issues to break those behaviour patterns in both men and women.”

Jane created Life 2 Project based on her own experiences coming out of domestic violence. After she found herself in a refuge and came through the “crisis” stage and got back into normal day to day life she found there was very little in the way of on-going support.

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“While there are refuges and support at the crisis point, following on from that there is very little available apart from traditional counselling and psychology services,” Jane says. “I was seeing a psychologist and that’s great for stress and anxiety management but it doesn’t go any deeper than that, or address the core issues.”

When Jane started to look around at support services she found that most of it was out of her reach financially. “There are some fantastic counsellors out there who offer great services but when you’re a single parent you simply cannot afford them on an on-going basis,” Jane says.

The government spends over $13 billion per year on services such as medical, police, court

services, immediate counselling services and refuges, to address domestic violence issues in Australia. “Most of these services are used by women and there is very little available for men.

And there is little use in helping one without changing the other as it will just keep repeating.

And this is what the Life 2 Project wants to address,” Jane says.

Changing negative beliefs

Life 2 Project will build a network directory of practitioners who specialise in behavioural change and also handson therapies such as energy healing. “The practitioners will fit our criteria and I will be linking them with local families,” Jane says.

“We will be partnering with a not-for-profit organisation that will partially fund lowincome clients. It will be based around the Life 2 Project website where the practitioners will have the opportunity to feature their area of specialisation and will focus on therapists

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who specialise on “break-through” where a therapist will dig deep with the client and get down to the core issues and start to dismantle them and change core-values and beliefs.”

Jane has the backing of four women who have all survived domestic violence. There’s Michelle Kennedy, based in Tanah Merah who is a business coach and advisor to the project. Karen Buttery, on the Sunshine Coast is helping to generate funds for the project through the “Life 2 Project 1000 Shoppers Campaign” and her business, Perpetual Health, where everyday people shopping for everyday products are supporting the project. Also involved are Stacey Huish who is assisting with marketing campaigns and running communication skills workshops, and Marilyn Schirmer, a practitioner whose processes neutralise negative thoughts and beliefs.

Life 2 Project supports White Ribbon Day

Jane is happy to be able to support White Ribbon Day on Sunday, November 25 th the yearly opportunity for Queensland

communities to swear to — “not commit, excuse or stay silent about violence against women.”

Almost one in three women in Australia will experience violence by a current or previous partner in their lifetime, and over 1,000 women and girls are assaulted every day in Australia. Yet only one in ten report the assault.

Executive Director of Australia’s CEO Challenge, Wendy Reid, who co-ordinates the White Ribbon campaign in Queensland, has suggested these figures are indicative of a silent epidemic.

“This is a serious and insidious issue. We need men to help raise awareness of the cause and create discussion of the issue amongst their peers,” Ms Reid says.

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“Only when men join women to speak up can we hope to bring an end to violence against women.

White Ribbon Day provides an opportunity for men to do just that, so on Sunday 25th November wear a White Ribbon and take the online oath to show your support.”

Logan White Ribbon Day Ambassador

Logan identity Peter Forday has been a White Ribbon Day Ambassador since 2008 when he was the CEO of MultiLink. He knew it would be good to have an Ambassador who could speak from a multicultural p e r s p e c t i v e .

Peter Forday “Unfortunately violence against women occurs across all cultures and I am pleased that the White Ribbon project supports a wider international campaign by the UN to highlight the problem of violence against women across nations, religions and cultures,” Peter says.

Throughout the 1990s Peter was a therapist and counsellor specialising in the field of sexual abuse. He learnt then about the direct relationship between power and abuse. “The evidence is very clear, whether we like it or not, the vast majority of perpetrators of violence are men and this should really be no surprise since men, whether we like it or not,

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still hold the greatest levels of power, authority and privilege in our society,” he says.

Peter says that Logan is a wonderful community with a vibrancy that is hard to match.

However, we should not bury our head in the sand about the bad things that happen in our city. Like every other community in the country, violence against women does occur here.

“I know that a lot of men (and women) will be willing and eager to pass on the White Ribbon Day message via email and other social media.

However whilst this is helpful it is also in some ways the easy option. The more challenging and perhaps the more impactful option is to act when one of our friends or family members is acting or speaking aggressively to a woman or a young girl. Once again, simple - not easy!” Peter says.

Every year, Peter wears the White Ribbon to public events. “I am always amazed and pleased that so many people come up and ask me about the ribbon and this gives me the opportunity to talk about the campaign.”

Peter has been happy to connect Jane Leach and the Life 2 Project to organisations such as the CEO Challenge who do a great job of coordinating the White Ribbon Day campaign in Queensland. ________________________________________ • Women and men affected by domestic violence are encouraged to contact DV Connecta free 24-hour domestic violence help line: 1800 811 811(womensline) | 1800 600 636 (mensline) • www.whiteribbondayqueensland.com.au • Life 2 Project is a membership based website.

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NOVEMBER 2012

Pam Parker Message from the Mayor of Logan City

Despite the odd bout of Mondayitis, having a job is one of the major elements of someone’s life.

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or so many of us having a job not only helps put a roof over our head and food on the table, but it also importantly generates a feeling of self-worth, pride, and accomplishment. To know you are contributing positively not only to yourself and your family, but also the community is a powerful feeling.

Unfortunately, finding a job is not an easy task. Rather, the path to employment is often strewn with obstacles, detours and challenges.

Here in Logan we have had at times the onerous honour of recording higher than average rates of unemployment. That is why I was so delighted to read the latest data from the federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

A report from DEEWR shows the level of unemployment in Logan City is the lowest it

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has been in two and a half years.

This is indeed heartening news and proof the level of confidence in Logan City is continuing to grow. As a Council we proactively do what we can to boost our local economy and the great work done by our Logan Office of Economic Development is testament to that.

DEEWR data for the June quarter showed the city’s rate of unemployment had dropped from 7.7% to 7.3% in the last quarter. It is also 0.7% lower than the same time last year.

Especially pleasing news is the knowledge that in the past 12 months, an additional 2,000 people had found employment within the city.

As anyone who knows me or has met me can attest to, my primary focus as Mayor is job creation, for today and future generations. To see such a significant number of our residents find employment is wonderful.

Having 1,000 less unemployed persons in Logan compared to a year ago and an additional 1,000 persons having entered the labour force over the same period is certainly a step in the right direction for our community.

Valuing Logan’s Volunteers

Another positive for this community was the strong turn-out for the recent Valuing Logan’s Volunteers event at Underwood Park.

Here in Logan we have more than 7,000 volunteers who continually put helping others before their own wants and needs.

This annual event is Council’s small way of acknowledging and thanking the tireless efforts and invaluable contribution these volunteers make to our city - they truly are the lifeblood of Logan.

The highlight of the event was announcing Keith Revell as the 2012 Frank Lenz Volunteer

of the Year award.

Keith was a most deserved winner, in recognition of the outstanding contribution he has made to so many sections of the Logan community since 1987.

Keith has been involved with various community organisations including the Queensland Honorary Justices, State Emergency Service, Volunteers in Policing, and Meals on Wheels, and is a Justice of the Peace and a child witness support volunteer with PACT. He has certainly left a lasting impression on many in this great city of ours. On behalf of Council and the Logan community, I would like to congratulate Keith along with each and every one of the 7,000 volunteers in Logan.

The community spirit demonstrated by this wonderful group is an inspiration to so many.

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Birthdays are usually celebrated with a cake and candles. Well it’s our 3rd Birthday here at South City Bulletin and we’re celebrating three years of bringing you positive stories about Logan, writes Wendy Johnson.

A big thanks to our readers, supporters, and advertisers for a great three years. It’s been quite a ride for the magazine but we have always believed that the people and businesses of Logan are number 1.

Our stories have covered local issues such

as excellent work done at Regional Development Australia in Logan, insights into the amazing women of Logan who are living examples that hard work, compassion and family are part of Logan’s DNA. Our articles on the wonderful community that is Logan have been very popular — from MultiLink to U3A to PCYC. We have covered every generation, culture and community to bring you heart-warming stories and to highlight our diversity and harmony.

We’ve also brought you thousands of hints and tips on everything from fitness to gourmet to numerology. From how to fix your hard-drive to how to get out of debt — our contributors are all experts in their field.

Our philosophy is simple: positive stories plus a colourful magazine equal good reading. Our mantra — buy local, buy Logan, supports our advertisers without whom we would not exist.

The team at South City Bulletin starts our next year knowing there are many more great stories about the Logan community, business and lifestyle waiting to be published. We’re celebrating with a new masthead and a new look cover but the good news inside will never change.

Catch the Season Finale at the Logan Entertainment Centre in November!

With the year coming to an end, LEC is excited to announce the final show of the year, the hilarious Mikado.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of Australia are back for 2012 with this brand new show. The new version of the classic Mikado will be performed in full costume with the scenery painted by the best in Australia, Scenic Studios. The Mikado will again contain many more musical delights as well as comedy scenes that will have audiences in gales of laughter.

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The festive season is near, and what better way to treat family & friends

than with a Logan Entertainment Centre gift voucher, giving them access to shows across a variety of genres such as comedy, drama, musical & children themes. Purchasing a gift voucher is easy, simply visit or phone our box office.

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To book your tickets or find out more information about our gift vouchers, visit our website www. loganentertainmentcentre. com.au, or call our box office on 3412 5626 Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm.

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ress, check; shoes, check; hat, check; it must be Melbourne Cup time! With Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tipped to be extra-special guests you can bet that everyone will be decked out in their absolute finest. Ladies might drag out the gloves and the men are sure to dust off their top hat and morning suits.

So much focusses on the first Tuesday in November we can forget that it’s just a part of a series of spring racing carnival events. From Derby Day on the 3rd, Melbourne Cup on the 6th, Crown Oaks Day (aka Ladies Day) on the 8th to Stakes Day on the 10th there are any number of opportunities to get dressed up, but oh what to wear! With fashion competitions in every State, the Fashions on the Field Women’s Racewear National Winner will be announced on Crown Oaks Day in what’s being billed as “the ultimate Style Day.”

Melbourne Cup parties

This year at Doomben and at countless Cup Day parties around town there will be ladies who will be at the forefront of fashion in a new outfit. It’s the day to dress up, definitely time for a fabulous frock.

Dresses are usually the top choice for racing carnival events but this year there’s a prediction that pants and, with a blast from the past, jumpsuits will make an appearance. When accessorised with a simple handbag and hat they will probably be the most comfortable outfits on the day but won’t be winners at Fashions on the Field with its strict rules.

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From bright colour block styles to colourful bold prints there are endless opportunities to show off your style savvy. If you’re feeling a little timid with the neons you can opt for bright accessories such as belt, bag or bracelet. Just make sure that the colours either complement or decidedly clash, there’s no middle ground with going bright.

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So whichever style you pick for the day just remember that throughout Melbourne Cup history the focus has always been on being the lady and that means a hat, whether it’s a statement piece or simple fascinator, it’s a must have.

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Interestingly though, if parents must accept that sibling fights are considered normal, is there any point in trying to keep the peace? Children’s fighting is normal and will continue to occur, but parents have a role in teaching children to overcome frustrations, learn to communicate and to resolve conflict. I hope that the following tips may be helpful:

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In order to minimize jealousy and to give each child ‘quality time’, ensure that you set time aside with each child individually.

For example, you may take one child to his soccer game, making sure to focus on his week or issues. You may take another child grocery shopping by him or herself and offer the same attention.

Be sure that each child has personal time and space of his or her own. Everybody needs privacy! Many of the sibling conflicts occur over ‘simple’ things such as toys, computer turns and immature mockery. However time out and privacy can resolve or tame down tension.

Set ground rules as a family, including children and adults alike. No swearing, hitting, or name-calling. It may also include things like a roster of chores or TV shows.

Sometimes with children, the planning of arguments is just as important as dealing with the arguments themselves.

Avoid interfering right away. Take a few minutes to observe first and then calmly redirect the argument if appropriate. For example, if your children are arguing about which movie to see during the holidays,

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ask them how they learnt to put forward an argument in their English class or insist that they come up with three reasons they wish to see a particular movie. You may also ask them to think about why the other sibling wants to see a different movie or to come up with alternatives together. Obviously, parents should jump in if physical violence or other inappropriate escalation occurs.

Finally show your children good conflict resolution skills. If you have an argument with someone else, ensure your children see you politely discuss, apologise or ‘do right’ by the other person. Acknowledge mistakes and highlight healthy debates.

As we say, practice makes perfect. As parents you may need to put your children in situations which require understanding, patience and social skills and coach them over and over again until they mature into individuals with the skills to resolve issues on their own. However, the good news is that siblings who learn to resolve their issues as children, siblings who learn to love their brother or sister despite differences and who are able to learn to apologise to each other, will develop a lifelong relationship which will make you feel that it was all worth it! ______________________________

Stephanie Azri is a Clinical Social Worker.

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The primary functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulations, excretion through the sweat glands to perspire and detoxify and secretion (through sebum or oil) and absorption – the skin selectively absorbs topical products and creams.

Our skin needs to be looked after to keep it in optimum condition.

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Some people have great skin.

To keep it great they need to have a maintenance routine. Some people have problem skin which can always be treated.

There are basically four skin types – oily, dry, normal and combination.

• Oily skin will have a shine even straight after cleansing, it will feel soft and supple to the touch.

Oily skin is characterised by excess sebum/oil production. The follicle or pore size is larger and contains more oil. If the pore size is larger over most of the face this would indicate an oily skin. Oily skin requires more cleansing and exfoliating than most skin types.

It is prone to blemishes because the pores get clogged with oil and dead skin cell build-up.

• Dry skin will usually be fine in texture and the follicles are usually small. The natural oil secretions in follicles help protect us from environmental damage and ageing. Dry skin needs extra care because it lacks this normal protection.

• Normal skin has a good oil or water balance. It can fluctuate and sometimes will be a little more dry or oily. The follicles are a normal size and the skin is usually free from blemishes. Maintenance and preventative care is the goal for this type of skin.

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Public Speaking Award winning communication expert Trish Springsteen shares her tips on public speaking.

Fear of public speaking is one of the top ten fears that people have. In some lists it is number 2 after the fear of flying, and often more people will state they fear public speaking over the fear of death. Now that is saying something about public speaking! The technical term is Glossophobia.

Public speaking phobia

So what is it that makes people fear public speaking so much? In many cases it is the fear of the unknown – it is something they don’t do very often so they don’t know what to expect. It is often a fear of making a fool of oneself – they lack confidence and feel that people won’t want to listen to them.

There is the fear that they will forget what they are going to say – that they will be there in the spotlight mouth open and nothing coming out.

The symptoms of this fear range from sweaty hands, heart racing, shaking legs, red face, nausea and even in extreme cases tongue tied – physically not able to get a word out.

A little bit of nervous tension is good for a public speaker. That nervous tension can be turned into adrenalin which gets the heart pumping and helps to add that charisma, that oomph, the extra sparkle to a speech. Good speakers have learned how to control their fears and nerves.

Turn your fears into energy and sparkle 1. Work on your attitude – bring a positive attitude to your speaking. Instead of believing that the people are going to laugh at you and that you will make a fool of yourself, think to your self – I am excited, I can do this, I am confident.

2. Give yourself every opportunity to speak. Take away that fear of the unknown. The more you speak the more experience you gain the more you know what to expect and the more confident you then become. Start small, step forward when asked to introduce someone at a meeting, step forward when asked to give a vote of thanks.

Every time you get up to speak you break down that barrier of the unknown.

3. Practise, practise, practise and prepare, prepare, prepare. These are two words you hear over and over again when you attend a Trischel workshop. When you know your subject you are more confident in yourself. Don’t worry about notes, if you need them use them. Just learn to use them unobtrusively so that they assist you instead of becoming a barrier between you and the audience. Always take the opportunity to put into practise what you learn because you can’t learn public speaking without actually doing it!

These are all practical ideas that work. One of the side benefits of overcoming the fear of public speaking is that if you can become confident speaking in front of people that confidence will carry over into over areas of your life.

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Vintage and estate jewellery

With over 20 years’ experience in antique jewellery, Ross is always happy to help with either appraisals or helping you to choose that special, individual piece. Vintage jewellery has appeal to those seeking craftsmanship and individuality, and Beenleigh Traders has styles from all over the world and from times past. They have jewellery pieces priced from $40 to high quality one-ofa-kind pieces all professionally appraised, checked and guaranteed for authenticity.

As my dear friend Gene Mooney says, “Vintage jewellery is particularly good, as it has stood the test of time”.

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Not only can you purchase that special item of jewellery, you can trade in your old pieces. Gold is at particularly high prices, so now is the time to cash it in. Regardless whether your old jewellery is broken, unwanted or simply out of fashion, it still has intrinsic value and Ross is more than happy to help you when you decide to sell.

Another service that Beenleigh Traders offer is jewellery identification. Sometimes we are given a piece that we are not really sure about, in these instances Ross is happy to appraise your jewellery without obligation.

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Whether you are looking for a gift for your 12 year old niece, or your 40th anniversary or something special for Christmas, Ross will be able to suggest a gift that will meet your budget as well as your own personal style.

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Taking the plunge — from corporate employee to small business owner, with Tina Litte

Tina, the printer has run out of paper.

As personal assistant to the Marketing and Communications Manager for a large corporation, this is what my career had become.

My working day offered no challenges. A mere robot, I arrived at 8.30am each morning, automatically performed the same tasks over and over again, and left right on the dot of 5pm. I could no longer bear being at work.

Disappointed and disheartened, I watched my extensive skills rust away through lack of use. I knew I had so much more to offer.

Of course, I approached my manager and begged her to give me something challenging and exciting to do – something I could sink my teeth into. But everyone in the team had their own particular responsibilities and anyone who crossed the boundaries entered a minefield of internal office politics. I needed a change.

Moving to the same job in another company was not the solution – I had lived

and relived this scenario too many times.

Life is short, way too short to be this unhappy and unsatisfied every day. Surely earning a living did not need to be like this.

After researching the internet and talking to various people, I discovered the – new to me at the time – phenomenon of the Virtual Assistant. This was the answer! I knew it straight away. So, I signed up with A Clayton’s Secretary and completed Kathie Thomas’s course on how to start up your own VA business.

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I haven’t looked back.

In the first 12 months of my business I learnt more than I did in 10 years as an employee in the corporate world. Today I am treated as an equal, a specialist in my field. My days are filled with variety and challenge, working with the most amazing and hard-working people. I choose whom I

work with. I choose to have lunch when, where and with whom. I decide. I am passionate about my work and put in 100% simply because I want to, not because I have to.

• Life is to be enjoyed.

Earn your living by doing what you enjoy and are passionate about. It is a win/win for you and the client.

• Take the plunge. You have to make it happen. It will not come to you. Yes, it can be scary and full of financial uncertainty.

• During the first 12 months I networked and networked, gradually building business contacts and my client list.

At times I felt it would be easier to give in and have the security of a regular income. However, as soon as I remembered how miserable I was, I focused back on the job at hand and that was enough to motivate me to continue.

It is very rewarding now to look back over that time and see how far I have come!

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Finding and adopting pets in Logan Do you know the first place to look if you ever lose one of your pets? Logan City Council’s Animal Management Centre in Kingston should be your first port of call, writes Kelly Pack

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along well together. All animals are micro-chipped, vaccinated and de-sexed before adoption occurs and this is included in the price of adoption. Dogs cost $260 to be rehoused and cats range from $60-150, depending on the age of the cat.

It is a sad fact that less than 5% of cats that are brought into the centre are ever reclaimed by their owners, with approximately 70% of them having to be euthanized. For this reason, it is important to make sure that your cat is identified as well as de-sexed, so that the chances of it producing kittens while it’s lost are minimised.

The Animal Management Centre also associates itself with groups such as the RSPCA, the Animal Welfare League and other rescue groups to make sure that the animal in question gets the best care possible. Before being rehomed the centre conducts pre-adoption interviews to assess the suitability of the new owner for the animal. If there are other dogs in the new household a meet and greet is also performed before adoption, to see whether all of the animals get Another service that Logan City Council offers is the “Senior pets for Senior People” program. This enables Seniors Card holders to take home an older cat or dog, free of charge. This gives older animals a new lease of life and senior residents have the opportunity to increase their physical activity and social interaction.

Animal Management isn’t the only thing they do at the centre though. They also deal with graffiti removal, pest control, weed management, mosquitos, rats, fox control and vaccinations/immunisations.

If you would like more information about any of the above, please contact one of the staff members on 07 3412 5397 between 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or 9am to 2pm on Saturday, to organise a tour of the centre. You can also visit the website at logan.qld.gov.au

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Recycling

ecycling means different things to different people. Perhaps it’s as simple as recycling bottles and newspapers into the wheelie bin each fortnight. Up a notch is composting the kitchen scraps. At the top of the tree, environmentally speaking, is reusing discarded materials that would have headed off to landfill.

This is where The Rubbish Removers come into the picture. Now based in Slacks Creek, they have been collecting waste and sending it off to various recycling agencies for over 26 years.

Since 1984 the team have been operating a skip bin service and in 1998 started a garden bag and mini-skip service.

All sorts of once useful stuff can be recycled: plastic water bottles, computers, mobile phones, odd bits of metal and cardboard boxes. But what about bicycles, books, toys, clothing and furniture?

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Reusing Skip the tip and head off to a new life!

Recycle Shop

Wendy Erhard of The Rubbish Removers knew that it was counter-productive to send usable items to landfill so started a recycling shop.

Now every Saturday from 8am to 2pm fossickers rummage through vinyl records, sets of crystal glassware, vintage clothing and retro furniture. It seems everything old is new again!

They are determined to keep prices low in line with their mantra of value-adding. Wendy says that recycling and recreating usable objects out of old items is the best way of recycling.

A trip to the Recycle Shop, or checkout their Facebook page, will show some of the great recreated items that clever people have made.

What could you do with old picture frames and mirrors? Could you glue a couple of crystal glasses together to make a sculpture? Maybe you could make a room divider screen with a couple of shutters or louvre doors. The possibilities are endless.

Profits from the shop are split between buying more sophisticated recycling equipment, next on the list is a cardboard compactor, and humanitarian projects in India such as Chickens for Widows.

portion to be taken to landfill. Their goal aligns with the best aims of recycling: •

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Saves energy as reusing old items in new creative way uses much less energy than creating new items from new materials.

Saves landfill as soil contamination and the impact of finding new locations for landfill are serious implications of continued unnecessary use of landfill sites.

Saves generating green-house gasses and pollution.

You don’t need to be a “greenie” to subscribe to The Rubbish Removers philosophy of their Recycle Shop but if the thought of retro, vintage and reusable items gets your creative mind in a spin, this is the place to find all the makings. And it’s nice to know that when you use The Rubbish Removers skip bins service anything remotely reusable will find a good home. __________________________

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Book Review

Fitness

Choosing a Personal Trainer

A Small Town Affair

by Rosie Wallace If you are looking for a light, entertaining holiday read, then A Small Town Affair by Rosie Wallace is a perfect choice. Set in a small town in Scotland, the story follows the lives of the Vicar, the local MP and their respective families, as well as many other local characters. The easily identifiable characters could be your best friends, your neighbours or people you know. Juicy gossip and scandal are plentiful as the central characters try to hide their secrets and keep up appearances. Overall, an entertaining read without having to think too hard!

Cheryl Matthews A Small Town Affair can be reserved for collection from any of Logan’s nine libraries or by visiting Logan City Council Libraries’ online catalogue at www.logan.qld.gov.au/libraries Love to read? Visit the Book Café http:// loganlibraries.org/book-cafe to find everything you need to indulge your inner book worm.

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How much is it going to cost?

Money is always at the top of people’s minds when they seek out a trainer. PT used to be the realm of the rich and famous. Nowadays anyone can have their own trainer and with over 28,000 new trainers graduating every year from training organisations, TAFEs and Universities, there’s certainly plenty to choose from. The increased competition has certainly brought down the cost over the past five years.

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These are the five things that I get asked the most when people are looking for a personal trainer, writes Pat Rae.

At Pat Rae Personal Training, you could find yourself in one of our group classes for as little as $13.50 per hour, or you could train with me 1 on 1 and spend over $100 per hour. The cost is purely a personal decision that you’ll make based on how much you value the results at the end. We have a saying in our club, “If you really want it you’ll find a way, if you don’t you’ll find an excuse.”

What about nutrition, do you write meal plans?

PT’s are NOT qualified nutritionists and dieticians, (unless they are) so they should not, under any circumstances be providing you with a specifically designed meal plan. They can provide you with very basic general advice only. At Pat Rae Personal Training,

we get around this by outsourcing this service via an online nutritional program called Nutrition Complete.

Designed by dieticians for personal trainers, it enables us to provide you with a specific eating plan based on a number of criteria.

NOVEMBER 2012

Wellness

A message from your body

Has your skin got a message for you? While eczema, psoriasis, acne, and boils, may make you feel like hiding, this could really be your body trying to give you an important message about your health, writes Marianne Fernance.

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What makes the skin so important?

The skin’s primary job is protective, keeping things from the outside, on the outside. In natural medicine the skin is also seen as one of the largest organs of elimination, with a surface area of almost 2 square meters. In Naturopathic Medicine, the skin can give important indicators of your health including: • dietary allergens, • the presence of toxicity, and • hormonal imbalances.

I have kids, what can I do with them while I exercise?

Most of the larger gyms have a crèche during the day where you can leave your younger children. Our studio has a lounge where your kids can sit and play and watch through

the glass doors. We encourage your young children to watch you train so that they learn exercise is a part of daily life, a bit like cleaning your teeth.

I’ve got an injury, what can I do?

With a medical clearance from your physician, we can tailor any exercise program to suit your current injury status. I’ve trained 70 year old ladies to the stage where they’ve removed the hand rail from their toilet because they no longer need it. If you can’t exercise standing, we do it sitting. If it can’t be done sitting, we do it lying down. There is always an exercise to suit your injury status.

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How many times a week do I have to exercise for?

This all depends on what your goals are, when you want to achieve them by and how important it is for you to achieve them. The savvy person who has been training for years can cope

quite easily with 4-5 times a week.

Someone who’s never set foot in a gym will need to ease into it, 1-2 sessions per week and slowly increasing the frequency.

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Dietary Allergens and Your Skin

The most common skin condition we see in the clinic is eczema or dermatitis. These typically appear as: • patches of dry skin with a light to bright red rash, • flaking, particularly during end stages, • persistent itchiness heightened by trigger foods.

Eczema is a warning sign for dietary allergens including gluten, casein, and soy. Dietary allergens usually affect people with leaky gut or damaged intestinal lining. This can be caused by excessive consumption of gluten and casein, parasitic infection, or damage from inflammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis.

Avoiding trigger foods for 7–10 days will usually see symptoms clear and maintaining a gluten free, casein free, soy free diet will prevent recurrence. Nutritional support including: probiotics, L-glutamine, and slippery elm; will help the gut lining heal.

Toxicity and Your Skin

Psoriasis is a close runner up and commonly appears as: • large red patches of scaly skin with scattered white / sliver patches • persistent itch • frequently found on knees, elbows, lower limb, and back Psoriasis is a stubborn condition to treat for conventional and traditional medicine. We typically find a long history of exposure to toxicity including heavy metals and industrial chemicals.

Vitamin D deficiency is common with psoriasis and adds further insult as the immune system attacks an already sensitive area of the body.

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STARS SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22 You have lots of energy this month with the Sun in your sign, and your curiosity about the world will strengthen. Enjoy the outdoors and parties as much as you can as later in the month it’s back to business, making long term plans and economising. If you’re having a birthday expect something for two, birds, pink, green and flowers.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 You’ll be busy with travel early in the month, take care with all long distance communications and try not to go to the extremes. Parties and celebrations are on the agenda, and there’s luck and success around you too and maybe an award. If you’re having a birthday later in the month, expect something purple, sporty or books.

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TAURUS April 20 - May 20 This month you’ll be able to socialise, catch up with friends, and let your hair down. Later in the month there could be a new attraction if you’re single or your love will prepare something romantic. There could also be some positive financial plans made.

GEMINI May 21 - June 21 You’re extra busy early in the month or will be anxious to get away. Go as far as you can because later in the month it’s back to reality. Get all your finances sorted out, but also organise some private time just for two, before the relatives or guests arrive..

Dec 20 - Jan 20 This could be a restrictive month for you with extra duties maybe around a family member, take the time to get outdoors and relax to give yourself a break. You’ll have the chance to celebrate the achievements of others too and show your funny side.

CANCER June 22 - July 22 This could be an emotional time for you when you’ll shed a few tears but also celebrate achievements especially around family. And you could be preparing for the holidays or guests coming, don’t overdo it, and take time out for some water therapy.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 18 Personally this isn’t a great month for you both creatively and financially. Take the time to reflect, and maybe do some more exercise until you’re able to move forward again. Any parties and celebrations with friends will be positive and rewarding.

LEO July 23 - Aug 22 This isn’t you’re favourite month when you could find yourself in some power struggles. Take a break from work and get as far away as possible, all long distance travel is positive, and a celebration will show you how much you’re appreciated.

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VIRGO

Feb 19 - Mar 20 This is a positive month for you personally when you’re able to consolidate your position especially financially but also creatively, with possibly a Scorpio helping out.

Invitations will be coming your way too, don’t be shy and enjoy the celebrations.

Aug 23 - Sept 22 Early in the month you won’t know whether you’re coming or going, take some time out to relax in the garden or go for a long walk. Later in the month if you’re single someone will catch your attention, or if not your partner will pleasantly surprise you.

ARIES Mar 21 - April 19 You’ll be feeling restless and daydreaming till later in the month, when your responsibilities could increase and you’ll have to start planning ahead. A cold climate might start to look inviting, listen to soothing music and get back to nature to relax.

LIBRA

Sept 23 - Oct 23 This is the month for love and passion for you, and you’ll enjoy all the parties and celebrations. Any travel or study plans will be positive too. But later in the month business or bureaucrats will test your patience, take a deep breath or a long walk.

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Logan Artist Association proudly presents the first exhibition in the new gallery at 27 Coral Street, Loganlea. The gallery has been supplied

by Logan Council. To show their appreciation for this generous support to the artistic community, artists and potters are exhibiting works to reflect the exhibition title “Focus on Logan”. The exhibition runs from Saturday 27th October until Saturday 24th November.

For details on opening times phone 0400 165 767 or check out our website www.loganartists.com Logan Artist Association 27 Coral Street, Loganlea Phone 0400 165 767 ______________________________

The next meeting of the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group will be held on Thursday 15th November from 2-4pm at the Hyperdome library, Mandew Street, Shailer Park.

Tea and coffee provided. Please no perfume as people are chemically sensitive.

For more information contact Johanna Phone 3806 0552 ______________________________

Beenleigh State School Community Festival

Come and join the carnival, fun for all ages.

Show bags, face painting, stalls and displays, live performances, cheap unlimited thrill rides — and a fireworks spectacular. FREE ENTRY! Beenleigh State School Friday 9th November 1.45pm to 7pm ______________________________

Real Teens Foundation

Does your teen lack motivation or direction?

How confident is your teen really? Has your teen been bullied or is your teen the bully? Is your teen able to cope in the ‘outside’ world and are they ready?

If you have answered yes to even one of these questions, your teen needs what we offer at the Real Teens Foundation. Our BreakFreeNOW workshop for teens aged 13 - 17yrs is being held 8th & 9th December (Sat & Sun) at Tudor Park PCYC Loganholme Teens have fun, get loud, dance, play and get learning simply and fast. We instil the fundamentals of integrity, respect and ownership while lifting them to the next level within themselves by teaching them resilience, confidence, self- worth and selfesteem. This creates fast and positive changes.

They become more confident. Teens open up and for some; it’s the first time in their lives. They get to know who they are, what they want out of life and most importantly, what already makes them a success in life. This is an empowering workshop with a difference.

For more information go to www.realteensfoundation.org or call 1300 369 700

SPRINGWOOD FORUM COMMUNICATORS

Don’t open your mouth and put your foot in it, learn how to speak with confidence and style in a small, friendly, supportive group. Forum Communicators is a self- improvement organisation for people who want the knowledge, support and confidence to fulfil their role in work or community.

Unlike trying to just ‘wing it’, Forum Communicators provides you with the opportunity to learn, practice and perfect your role and presentation skills so you can fulfil your duty to the best of your ability. Every meeting is planned to give members the opportunity to build their speaking skills. By learning to speak adequately in public forums you build confidence to take on and do other things you never thought you’d do.

Forum Communicators is an Australian public speaking club. The Springwood Forum club meets at the Yurana meeting room, Logan Uniting Church, 129 Dennis Rd, Springwood on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday night each month at 7.15pm.

We are currently having a membership drive at Springwood Forum. Come along and see what we do, visitors are very welcome. forumcommunicators.asn.au email Pam tranterJP@bigpond.com Phone 3206 0757 or 0408 550 435 ______________________________

Grey Light Disco at PCYC Crestmead

This is the last grey light disco for over 50s for the year. There will be lucky door prizes, dance prizes, and if over 50 people attend an amethyst and diamond ring will be the main door prize. Come along have fun and support our local PCYC, Friday November 2nd from 6pm at Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet St Crestmead. Cost is $10 which includes entry, finger food, tea and coffee.

Grey Light Disco | PCYC Crestmead Phone 3805 4100 ______________________________

Come join us at Learn a Craft

Community Hall, Jacaranda Ave Woodridge From 9am till 12 noon on Thursdays All Welcome Phone: 3299 7878

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HELLO BABY!

You are welcome to attend our sessions on baby care on Tuesdays 10am to 11.30am during school term at Kingston East Neighbourhood Group.

Sessions will focus on the first six months of life and include settling and sleeping, baby massage, stimulation and interaction, feeding and nappy care.

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Master Treatment for psoriasis involves nutrients such as vitamin D and zinc to help correct immune dysfunction. Urine, hair, and nail analysis help to show specific sources of toxicity and an integrated detoxification program helps to eliminate these from the body.

Hormonal Imbalances and Your Skin

Skin conditions such as recurrent acne and boils are commonly related to estrogen dominance. Outbreaks frequently occur during a woman’s monthly period. Men also are prone to acne because of an imbalance in testosterone levels.

The first step in treating hormones is to identify the current levels. Often, symptoms of excess and deficiency are similar, while treatment strategies are different. A salivary hormone test provides important information about the levels of each hormone and allows a personalised treatment plan to be developed.

Supporting the liver is an important part of restoring overall hormone health. Herbs such as milk thistle, turmeric, and green tea, are all fantastic for optimal liver function.

Response times in treating hormonal imbalance and resulting skin conditions vary based on age. In younger people, and those who haven’t used oral contraceptives, results can be seen in as little as two to three weeks. __________________________

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Numerologists have varying opinions about master numbers, writes Dawn Alice.

In numerology Master Numbers are calculations that add to a duplicated or dual digit. Some numerologists only acknowledge 11 and 22. The majority recognise 11, 22 and 33. My personal opinion is all double digits have master qualities.

Mary has a master number, Jack does not For example: Mary’s birth date is 16 – 6 – 1955. Add 1+6+6+1+9+5+5 = 33.

Do not continue to break down into a 6.

Jack’s birth date is 1 – 3 – 1947. Add 1+3+1+9+4+7 = 25 we now break down the 25 as it is not a dual digit 2+5 = 7.

Does this make Mary any different? Is she highly evolved or better than Jack?

No, not necessarily.

• Master numbers are twice the fortitude of what the single digit would be if you continued to break it down. Mary has a double dose of 6.

• My thought on master numbers is that the particular person may have a direct path to travel. They need extra fuel in the tank for the journey.

• Maturity should bring greater attributes towards the qualities of master numbers. Both optimistic and pessimistic traits become twofold.

Master Number 11

– a double strength of 2: Visionary … clairvoyance … intuitive … religious … guidance … artistic … excellent partners and parents … thoughtless … materialistic … pessimistic … depression

Master number 22

– a double strength of number 4: Successful … controlled … power … no limits … master planners … proficiency usually dexterous … dictatorial … insensitive … overbearing

Master number 33

– a double strength of number 6: Compassionate … emotional … highly sensitive … dependable … trusting … loving … relates well to children … understanding … imagination …nit-pickers … nervous… highly jealous

Master number 44

– a double strength of number 8: Endurance … mental control … high energy … problem solver … resourceful … strong karmic number that can really flip to the extreme cruel and negative

Master numbers will present themselves with a higher level of instruction.

They are not easy numbers to live up to, and can easily drop to the lower level of the single digit, i.e. the negative trait of the single digit.

Numerology is a universal gift presented as a puzzle. Each piece of information we acquire helps us to flourish and prosper along our pilgrimage. Enjoy the journey and remember to love your life.

____________________________________________________ Dawn Alice is author of Life Love Tarot with an upcoming book on numerology. Information about numerology and related subjects can be found at www.dawnalicebooks.com

Property Watch Check out the latest sales numbers in your suburb, and how your property is stacking up.

Has the market bottomed out?

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Woodridge

Springwood

Slacks Creek

Logan Central & Kingston

Daisy Hill

The property price index Woodridge for Apr to Jun 2012 is $218,146 based on 36 government verified sales. This represents a 12.9% decrease when compared to the same period as last year.

The median sales price in Springwood for Apr to Jun 2012 is $410,000 based on 21 government verified sales. This represents a 0.2% increase when compared to the same period as last year.

The median sales price in Slacks Creek for Apr to Jun 2012 is $235,000 based on 24 government verified sales. This represents a 24.2% decrease when compared to the same period as last year.

The median sales price in Daisy Hill for Apr to Jun 2012 is $365,000 based on 39 government verified sales. This represents a 14.1% decrease when compared to the same period as last year.

Compared to the same period last year, there was a decrease of 34.5% in the number of properties sold from 55 to 36 recorded government verified sales.

Compared to the same period last year, there was a decrease of 59.6% in the number of properties sold from 52 to 21 recorded government verified sales.

Compared to the same period last year, there was a decrease of 42.9% in the number of properties sold from 42 to 24 recorded government verified sales.

The property price index in Logan Central & Kingston for Apr to Jun 2012 is $218,146 based on 14 government verified sales. This represents a 12.9% decrease when compared to the same period as last year.

There are currently 55 for sale listings in Woodridge.

There are currently 42 for sale listings in Springwood.

There are currently 63 for sale listings in Slacks Creek.

Compared to the same period last year, there was a decrease of 51.7% in the number of properties sold from 29 to 14 recorded government verified sales.

Compared to the same period last year, there was a increase of 30.0% in the number of properties sold from 30 to 39 recorded government verified sales.

There are currently 45 for sale listings in Logan Central and Kingston.

There are currently 27 for sale listings in Daisy Hill.

NOVEMBER 2012

ON AIR WITH LOGAN’S RADIO STATION 101FM Meet: Athol “Woody” Woodford I worked in the Queensland public sector for more than 50 years before retiring in 2009. I also served in the Army Reserve retiring after 35 years in 1995 with the rank of Major. While I enjoyed music growing up and carried that enjoyment into adult life, I don’t believe my life experiences have overly influenced the type of music I present on my programs.

Morning Magazine each Tuesday

from 9am to Noon

I aim to keep the program bright and breezy with interesting interviews, news snippets, give-aways, a laugh or two and some great ‘easy listening’ music mixing the decades from the 50s to the present.

Bright & Beautiful Hits every second Saturday

from Noon to 2pm

Here I increase the tempo a little with well- known hits from the 60s to the present in keeping with the time of day the program is presented on a Saturday afternoon.

Night Moves every second Thursday evening

from 10pm to 1am Friday

The mood changes to a relaxing sound with maybe some unfamiliar music in keeping with the expectations of listeners who are taking it easy after a busy day.

Listeners who enjoy this program are truck drivers, taxi drivers, security personnel, shelf fillers and those finding it hard to sleep.

My biggest challenge is endeavouring to make sure I don’t ‘stuff up’. Next on the list would be maintaining a professional attitude, sounding happy and glad to be in the studio. I want to take the listeners on a musical journey and at the end of the trip, have them wanting more of the experience.

I love getting phone calls on air from listeners who may want a particular song played or who just want to say hello and mention how much they are enjoying the program. This positive feedback makes the time I spend preparing the programs worthwhile.

Being a presenter on 101FM has opened up a whole new world of music knowledge and appreciation for me.

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