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HOLIDAY ESCAPES

AMORE! Holiday in Italy where art and romance are synonymous A trip that is the epitome of luxury and showcases the true majestic beauty of Italy’s art, culture and history is the Ruins to Masterpieces tour by Premier Cruise and Travel writes Samantha Lee. A local company, Premier Cruise and Travel, has designed this tour to appeal to those wanting to immerse themselves in the rich beauty of the Italian artistic scene. The romance and beauty of the tour is perfect for honeymooners seeking that touch of luxury and elegance.

The tour will embark from Venice, and includes a 6-night, 5-star all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise with Silversea, disembarking in Rome, where you will visit the wonders of the Eternal city, along with visiting the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast, the ruins of Pompeii and seaside splendor of Sorrento.

Lea Budge, from Premier Cruise and Travel, says the trip is a pure indulgence. “The cruise is pure luxury with your own butler, available 24/7, to pamper those on board.” Lea Says, “The tour itself really showcases the beauty and picturesque atmosphere of Italy and takes you to the most gorgeous locations.”

Collectable Qld artist escort This extravagant 18-night tour departs from Brisbane in May 2015 and is escorted by Donald James Waters, a local Australian contemporary artist whose paintings have been showcased in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s II private Art Collection. More recently, he designed and painted the three-piece mural for the 150th anniversary of the Queensland police.

Lea says Don is the perfect person to lead this tour with his knowledge and effervescent personality. “Don is a vibrant and

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alive person who you just can’t help but smile around. He offers so much and is a great asset to the tour,” she says.

The tour is led by Don who not only has a wealth of knowledge on the historical significance of Italy’s artwork and ruins, but will also offer his knowledge and expertise in art tutorials. While a love of art is important to partake in this tour, “you don’t have to be artistically talented. A love of art and history, as well as the desire to visit and explore new destinations, is important,” says Lea.

Romantico Art can be a truly romantic medium, arousing the senses and initiating strong feelings in people. The historical atmosphere of Italy and the surroundings you find yourself in really bring romance to life.

“Art can be romantic in the way it evokes feelings and speaks to the viewer. The scenery and locations you will visit and the experiences you will have bring a true sense of romance to this trip,” says Lea.

For those seeking a trip built on luxury and beauty you cannot go past this tour. Sightseeing in Pompeii, sipping coffee in Rome and riding gondolas up canals in Venice, this trip has something for everyone.

Places for this amazing tour will fill fast, so get in contact with Premier Cruise and Travel.

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DATING IN THE DIGITAL AGE

daggy pyjamas and get to know someone via emails and messaging before she decided to meet them in person. That’s what happened when she linked up with her current partner of two years through online dating site, Zoosk. They were amazed to discover that they actually grew up two streets away from each other in the small town of Rotorua back in New Zealand.

Sarah and her partner fall into one of the most popular age brackets for users of online dating sites – the under 35’s. For this age group the internet has been such an integral part of their social and professional life that they feel quite comfortable using it to find a partner. “Internet dating sites are particularly suited to single parents who find it difficult to get out and about,” said Sarah.

Can you type, swype and text your way to Mr or Ms Right?

Life in the digital age means that few aspects of our lives remain untouched by technology.

Our homes and workplaces overflow with a range of digital devices that help with everything from study to paying bills to connecting with friends and clients. Combine this with the fact that many singles complain of working long hours and having little opportunity to meet new people, and it is hardly surprising that Australians are turning to the digital world of online dating sites, apps and meet-ups like speed dating when it comes to finding the perfect partner. In fact, reports reveal that up to 64% of Australians have used or are willing to consider online dating, writes Amanda Sheehan.

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Popular internet dating site, RSVP, reports that over the last 17 years more than four million Australian singles have met and connected through their site alone, and this trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down across the board. In fact, according to RSVP Spokesperson, Melanie Dudgeon, “in less than 20 years, online dating has established itself as the second most popular way to meet potential partners in Australia.

It is now preferred over meeting new people through interest

based clubs, while on holiday or travelling, at pubs or bars, through work or via social networking sites or forums.” The most popular method is still the established social custom of meeting through friends or family, based on personal recommendation.

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WHAT IS A SKIN TAG? A skin tag is probably best described as a benign skin growth.

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The cons But internet dating is not successful for everyone. Anna, a Southside businesswoman and author, describes her experience of online dating as less than ideal.

It was “disheartening, tedious and time consuming to read countless, primarily boring, profiles. I met a few men and was surprised how dishonest profiles and photos were”.

Wendy of Coopers Plains thanks her lucky stars that she didn’t go on a second date with a man she met online on a free dating site because two years later she saw him on TV being stalked by a Current Affair for having swindled women out of money. “I felt sick to my stomach, and so lucky,” she said. Seasoned users of dating sites suggest that the sites that request payment upon registration attract the more serious potential partners.

Vroom vroom speed dating Some singles would rather meet in person before deciding whether to go out on a date, rather than rely on a photo and description.

For this reason, speed dating companies such as Brisbane’s Fast Impressions are experiencing a surge in popularity.

Online dating safety tips • Don’t give out personal details too early, and NEVER give financial details.

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General Manager Shaun Comerford explains, “We provide our members with an opportunity to meet 8 to 14 like-minded singles for a series of mini-dates in a safe, relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Our themed events such as Travel Lovers, Fit and Healthy, and Young Professionals are tailored to assist members in meeting singles with similar hobbies, backgrounds and interests, and it is these events which we find have the highest success rate”. At the end of the night singles who register mutual interest are provided with each other’s contact details.

Lesley from Logan has been speed dating for just under a year, and admits she struggles to explain

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Dating apps provide another alternative, enabling users to identify singles that are nearby and arrange instant hook-ups with a simple swipe of the finger, without undergoing an initial registration process.

These apps appeal to younger age groups but are considered by some as controversial and posing a safety risk. In general, here are some safety tips we suggest for digital dating:

Follow those tips and who knows, you might be one of the lucky ones. That’s what Megan from Logan is hoping. She recently registered with online dating site e-Harmony, hoping to meet Mr Right. Megan has been on a number of dates and so far is enjoying the experience. “I have met the most interesting people, and of course I am hoping to meet ‘the one’. I am sure Cupid doesn’t mind if I help him out a little.”

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The Logan Diggers Club launched their new Boomers Club a few weeks back and has already received nearly 400 members. FREE Membership is open to those who are 55 plus.

“You must be a Logan Diggers Club Member to join, but our membership prices are very cost-effective with either $2 for a year or $5 for five years. This also gives you a free Logan Hyperdome Movie Card, which entitles you to $9.50 movies for a year,” said Marketing & Communications Manager Vanessa Williams.

Special club member deals When you join the Boomers Club you will receive a membership card that entitles you to special meal deals on Wednesday lunch and Monday dinner of a $10 roast of the day with veggies, gravy, bread roll, mouthwatering dessert of the day, tea/coffee and 50% off any house wine/soft drink or pot with meal. What a great deal!

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Anyone who wishes the join the club and take advantage of the great offers, and have some fun with other ‘Boomers’, then just pop on down to the club and our friendly staff will sign you up. Then it’s just a matter of using your bonus gifts and enjoying some down-time and up-time whenever you need it at with your local Boomers Club! Boom Boom Boom!

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The Kuraby Farmers and Food Markets are the Southside’s genuine markets with local, farmfresh and in-season produce, heaps of delicious foods to try and activities for the whole family.

As the weather starts to warm up farmers will be bringing freshly picked, unwaxed apples from Stanthorpe and a wide variety of beautiful citrus fruits and summer vegetables including lemons, oranges, mandarins, tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants, and beans from all over SE Qld. The Kuraby Farmers and Food Markets is your perfect local weekend market, packed with loads of fruit and vegetable sellers, growers, fresh flowers, traditional foods, arts and crafts, secondhand items, freshly brewed coffee, freshly baked breads, fresh seafood, premium meats, unique and handmade items, jewellery, clothing and loads of activities for the kids. The food stalls boast a huge range of international food and flavours from all over the world including: gourmet breakfast burgers. Hungarian langos breads, French crepes, Indonesian satay, gourmet marinated calamari, Greek food, Turkish bread, cakes, sweets and more! – We have something for everyone’s tastes! With a diverse line up of weekly live entertainment and performers, coupled with rotating jumping castles and petting zoos, the Kuraby Markets are becoming well

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Yin and Yang Relationships Opposites attract. Have you ever met a person and felt a magnetic pull, yet you were dissimilar?

Balanced relationships can often be polar opposites due to the ‘Yin’ and ‘Yang’ aspect. Yin and Yang complement each other perfectly and are the balance of intellect and emotions.

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Odd and Even Numbers Yin and Yang represent the two contrast principles in nature. Yin describes the feminine or negative aspect and relates to the number two. Yang defines the masculine or positive side and is connected to the number one. Even numbers are generally considered to have a feminine Yin influence whereas odd numbers relate to the masculine Yang.

A birthdate with multiple 1s could have too much Yang. A birthdate with multiple 2s could have an overload of Yin. The two components of passive/yin and active/yang need to interplay just like the alternation of day and night.

Duality Duality is being twofold.

Dualism is the theory that in any form of absoluteness there are two independent underlying principals; for example, mind and matter or form and concept.

The notion of polarity can take on several elements, but we’ll merely name a few Yin and Yangs: • light and dark • sunny and shady • sun and moon • night and day • active and passive • male and female • hot and cold

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Old and traditional methods of naming places in China contain the words ‘Yin’ and ‘Yang’. ‘Huayin’ and ‘Luoyang’ are examples.

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God commanded Noah to take two of every animal in the ark. Two is equal; therefore, men and women are parallel. Good things come in pairs. It takes two to mate and procreate.

It is an advantage to have a balance of Yin and Yang in all relationships for harmony and fulfilment. Diversity can add spice to life while striving for the same visions. Respect and love the distinctness of the Yin and Yang in all of us and happiness will be your reward.

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The Yowah Opal Awards allows national and international jewellers the opportunity to create unique jewellery pieces showcasing exquisite Australian opals. This year, Boyce Jewellers once again raised the bar with Robert’s unique take on the penny-farthing, which evoked great nostalgia among the judges, proving why this jeweller is a Master Craftsman. This piece, now displayed at Boyce Jeweller’s Studio Workshop in Springwood, deserves an owner who has great appreciation for the arts.

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It’s easy to feel like a lady once you are served your cuppa, poured from an English teapot decorated with floral and willow patterns, and sip tea from your delicate tea cup. Matching pastel furnishings in floral and lace create a relaxing ambience while you enjoy “big, fluffy” scones that have been described as “the best scones ever!” or homemade patty cakes and fresh triangle sandwiches.

The little girls can be ladies too! Devon Pixies Tea House offers children’s birthday packages for children 6 years and above. If you prefer hosting a tea party at your house, Doreen will prepare a scrumptious supply of all that you need, freshly made and delivered to your door.

The Little Pinky Myth It’s a myth that a lady must hold her little pinky up in the air like Audrey Hepburn when holding a tea cup. It’s considered in some circles as poor etiquette. The original tea cups from China that had no handles required the pinky to be raised to keep the cup balanced.

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Wedding Reception Tips There are so many ways a couple can choose to celebrate their wedding day, including how to feed the guests. It can be a grand affair, with hundreds of invited guests sitting down to a formal dinner, whether it be buffet, plated or alternate drop. Or it can be a simple affair that consists of just a few treasured family and friends who are offered an informal selection of food.

There are some considerations when you approach a caterer, restaurant or venue to host your wedding. And if you know these few small things, it will help your event go a lot smoother.

Firstly, know the size of your event.

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Secondly, would you like a sit down meal, in which case would you like a buffet, alternate drop or a plated selection? Or would you like a standing affair, with waiters offering platters of canapés to your guests? If you choose the canapé option and you have a lot of older people on your guest list, be sure to provide some table and chairs for people to sit at, as it is difficult to stand while holding a drink and food.

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Knowing the amount of money that you would like to spend allows the caterer to give you the best option without putting you in financial stress.

Fourthly, what time of day will your event be? Most commonly, couples tend to have a 3 pm service, followed by photographs, and then 5 pm at the reception venue for canapés and dinner at 7 pm. But there are many variations to this idea. Why not have an earlier service? Or even a service at the venue and have an afternoon reception.

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The origins of a high tea are debated with several theories. The idea that high tea has connections to royalty, with many a fading princess sited as demanding a little bread and butter with tea at 4pm, before the wait for the 9pm dinner. Thru to the idea that it was simply called high tea as it was taken a high table as opposed to a low table.

High tea in Australia is universally thought of as a selection of savory sandwiches with small hot items such as quiche, then small cakes or scones with lashings of cream, jam and tea. What a delightful picture it would be for a wedding to take place in a nicely manicured lawn setting, with flowering shrubs and tables set with a variety of crockery, linen and glass wear.

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What’s on at Kingston East Neighbourhood Group (K.E.N.G.):

FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SUPPORT GROUP

Baby Support Program. HELLO BABY SESSIONS are held every Tuesday 10 am to 11.30 am. Helping mothers with all matters relating to their babies up to 9 months old e.g. attachment, feeding, nappy care, massage, safety.

The next meeting of the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group will be held on Thursday, 18th September at the Hyperdome Library, Mandew Street, SHAILER PARK from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Tea and coffee provided. Please, no perfumes as people are chemically sensitive. Contact Judy on 3806 5601 for further information.

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TINY TOTS PLAYGROUP: Every Thursday during school term. 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Children 0–5 years plus mums and dads. Free.

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SUNNYBANK UKULELE PLAYERS: Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to players of all ages and skill levels. Plays a broad range of musical styles.

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SENIORS NSW GETAWAY Would you like to join our happy seniors group on a 7 day – 6 night tour to beautiful Forster N.S.W., with 5 full tour days? Train to Taree with coach pick up to Motel in Forster. Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors have seats available and would be pleased to welcome you on board. All meals and day tours included. Cost $669 (plus train fare) all organised for you. You will have a lovely holiday.

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OPEN DAY AT QLD TENNIS CENTRE Saturday 20th September 2014 12 noon to 4 pm. All ages. Free interactive activities, including the ANZ Hot Shots Junior Tennis program, cardio tennis, social tennis, tennis tours, jumping castle, face painting, speed serve, dive volley, BBQ and much more. New tennis program being launched. Guests will go in the draw to win a $2,000 tennis package that will be drawn on the day.

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BOHEMIAN BENEFIT FOR THE HEART AND LOVE ORPHANAGE (Cambodia) You’re invited to a fun benefit afternoon for women at BURLEIGH SURF CLUB to support The Heart and Love Centre in Cambodia. This centre supports underprivileged and orphaned children in Siem Reap by providing them with a home environment, food, healthcare, clothing, education and other basic needs. This 2 hour event, organised by will include performances by Benny D Williams and Bianca Noka, drinks, nibbles, raffles and an auction. Tickets can be purchased at www.stickytickets. com.au/18883 $40pp Phone Shannon for more info on 04158 17301. Venue: Burleigh Surf Club, Corner Goodwin Terrace and Gold Coast Highway.

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MUSIC KEY TO DEVELOPMENT Scientists and academics propose that children who learn a musical instrument do better overall at school than those who don’t. Many parents would agree but would add that the benefits are far more than just academic.

Learning to play an instrument can benefit children regardless of their situation, including those experiencing stress and anxiety, children with special learning needs, and even the gifted and talented. Research suggests that the act of learning to read music and play an instrument sharpens memory and keeps the mind alert, firing up the brain in ways that make it more receptive to all kinds of learning. Little wonder then that the overall school learning experience can be enhanced. “The earlier a child comes to grips with music, the more the brain growth will be influenced”, Dr Richard Letts, Director of The Music Trust says. “Children who study music have an accelerated learning in other academic subjects.”

Emotional benefits of playing music Academics aside, numerous studies have shown that playing an instrument reduces stress and anxiety in children. A Logan mother whose son has experienced the calming effect of playing an instrument says, “My son was receiving counselling for anxiety issues, and his therapist recommended music lessons to help him deal with all the changes happening in his life. From day one we noticed the difference in him. Playing music centres him and makes him focus. It slows him down and takes his mind off all the things that trouble him. He sleeps better and is more relaxed during the day. We’ll do our best to ensure he will stick with it for life”.

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children learn to be organised. Their reward is the amazing sense of achievement that comes from the determination and hard work that is required to play well. Tony from the south side agrees, stating, “My daughter only started playing the violin at the beginning of the year. She has not always found it easy but has stuck with it. The look of achievement and accomplishment on her face when she played her first song through from start to finish really made it all worthwhile”.

Gaining important life skills Courtney Downes, founder of Mad Hatter Music, reiterates that music “gives kids a confidence and a sense of achievement that no one can take away from them”. Courtney has had the satisfaction of seeing many of her students gain the confidence and self-belief that comes from learning piano, explaining that the challenge associated with playing an instrument gives students the chance to learn that rewards come from perseverance.

“Music provides the opportunity for students to learn intrinsic motivation, and this skill can benefit them throughout their entire lives.”

Courtney has been playing the piano since the age of 8 and her experience was that music helped her to cope with the pressures of study and provided a wonderful channel for selfexpression. Experts agree that writing your own songs to express your thoughts and feelings can be a healthy outlet for a range of emotions.

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The joy factor Above all music brings joy. In the words of nine-year-old Sarah who has been playing piano for three years, “Whenever I play music for my friends and my family they always smile, and that makes me happy”.

OPEN AFTERNOON Thursday 11 September 4 pm - 6pm An opportunity to tour the school, ask questions and meet the principal.

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