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Weekender Living
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AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19
Taskmaster Saturn continues its journey through your sign (until March 2023). So you can expect ongoing problems, disruptions, delays, difficulties and general shenanigans. Don’t let that deter you Aquarius! If you are flexible and adapt to constantly changing circumstances, then you can still make progress in pleasing and satisfying ways. As actor/activist Michael J. Fox observes, “Our challenges don’t define us, our actions do.”
Hey Twins – this week the two sides of your personality will be on show for everyone to see! With the Sun in your sign, you’re keen to communicate and circulate. However – with Mercury, Venus and Uranus visiting your solitude zone – you also require plenty of time to spend on your own as you relax and regenerate from within. So try to balance socialising with contemplation and meditation. Friday favours intense thoughts and powerful conversations.
The week starts with gung-ho Mars and adventurous Jupiter jumping through your relationship zone. So proactive partnerships and exciting joint ventures are favoured, as you spark ideas off each other. Then – courtesy of the Venus/Uranus hook up – you’ll find love, passion, friends and/or finances will become increasingly unpredictable. So hold onto your hat, expect the unexpected and prepare for a wild ride this weekend! Life certainly won’t be boring.
Do your best to assiduously avoid Piscean passivity and procrastination. With Mercury, Venus and Uranus all activating your learning and local environment zone, it’s time to be confident and courageous as you proactively set ambitious goals, attract mentors, and expand your world in exciting new directions. Study, observe, listen and learn! So your motto is from birthday great Prince, “I like constructive criticism from smart people.”
You’re keen to retreat into your Crab cave as the Sun visits your contemplation zone. So solo activities like meditation and yoga are favoured. But a close relationship could veer off-course and shake you out of any sense of complacency. Your inner voice will help you to navigate your way back home. Be inspired by Princess Diana (who had Sun in Cancer and Moon in Aquarius), “I don’t go by the rule book. I lead from the heart, not the head.”
This week Mercury and Pluto boost your business brain, as you feel more positive about your financial and professional future. But resist the urge to be precious about possessions and possessive of loved ones. Give family and friends plenty of freedom to do their own thing. Attached Scorpio – resist the temptation to keep a big secret from your partner. Unhappily single? Venus and Uranus encourage you to look for a lover who is outside your comfort zone.
Mighty Mars (your patron planet) and Jupiter are both jumping through your sign. So have the courage and confidence to be the real, authentic you. Draw inspiration from movie star (and birthday great) Judy Garland, “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” The Venus/Uranus conjunction (on the weekend) will boost your self-esteem, as you view yourself through a less critical and more accepting filter.
Leos are creative creatures with fiery, fertile imaginations. And – with Mercury, Venus and Uranus transiting through your career zone – it’s time to show the world how creatively fabulous you can be. So this week, dig deep, connect with your inner muse and express yourself! Be inspired by music icon (and birthday great) Prince, “To create something from nothing is one of the greatest feelings, and … I wish it upon everybody. It’s heaven.”
Mars and Jupiter (your power planet) are charging through your self-expression zone. So it’s time to fire up and be proactive about being creative! Your motto for the moment is from this week’s birthday great, music icon Prince, “I want to tell people to create. Just start by creating your day. Then create your life.” The Venus/Uranus conjunction (on the weekend) favours mixing with inspiring work colleagues, bohemian friends and artistic acquaintances.
Venus, Mercury and Uranus are visiting your sign, which enhances your Taurus charisma … and you’ll need every drop of it! People will be unpredictable, so power up your communication skills and turn the charm factor up to 10. And do you have to make an important professional decision? Saturn is slowing proceedings so be patient and wait for a more opportune time. The weekend is wonderful for love-at-first-sight, bohemian fashion and quirky projects.
Virgos are certainly clever and capable. The question is – are you confident enough for big time success? The Sun’s shining in your career zone, but you won’t get ahead if you waste time making mountains out of molehills. Networking is favoured, as you expand your connections. A wonderful opportunity is heading in your direction, but you must grab it when it appears or it will pass you by. So stop over-thinking things and instead, start doing!
With Pluto still visiting your sign, you’re passionate about getting ahead. But the more you try to control and rush others, the more they will resist. So slow and steady wins the current race. When it comes to loved ones, you’ll find communication, consultation and active listening will get you a lot further than bossy behaviour. On the weekend, plan a romantic escape (with your partner) or a heavenly holiday (at your dream destination) for some time in the near future.
GEMINI
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
PISCES
FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
CANCER
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
ARIES
MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
LEO
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
TAURUS
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
SOFITEL BALI
Words: Scott McRae | More Info: www.sofitelbalinusadua.com
Ilove nothing more than getting connected with the culture and way of life experienced by others when visiting overseas destinations. To me to holiday in another part of the world and not engage in experiencing another way of life seems crazy. However, when indulging in a Five Star property vacation, the opportunity to experience the local culture can sometimes evade you. Not so at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua.
I absolutely love the Balinese people and their gentle and caring nature, it’s the real deal and the cultural experience I had within the walls of Sofitel’s on-site temple “Pura Manik Segara” typified just that. A morning spent with the local Priest, Mr Mangku Gula was enlightening, educational and certainly spiritual. The ways of the Hindu lifestyle and beliefs left me with a beautiful feeling of clarity, almost like I was lighter and the weight of the world was not as heavy as it seemed. It may for you as well?
The beachfront location that the hotel possesses is possibly the best on this strip of Nusa Dua’s waterfront position. With adjacent hotels not coming into play and Sofitel seeming to have its own private beach and clean inviting waters just metres from your own sun soaked private cabana.
Lovers of foodie experiences should definitely take part in one of the cultural cooking experiences that are available in this magical setting.
You will be guided through a personal culinary class with the inhouse chefs on the beachfront, bare feet in the sand, the shimmering sea as your backdrop, while learning the art of preparing, then devouring a local dish that you yourself have created.
The range of accommodation choices that are available to you are comprehensive and diverse. Catering for all possible scenarios whether you are holidaying with family, a group of friends or on a romantic retreat. From the standard luxury room which at 48 square- metres in size is bigger than most base level entry rooms to one of the 18 Private Villas containing from one to three bedrooms, the latter just perfect for the family to go big with. The sumptuous 420-square-metre villa blends with separate living and dining area, private terrace, a private 5×8 metre pool, as well as a marble bathroom with separate bathtub, rain shower and Hermès Bathroom amenities. Inviting right?
My favourite and one that I certainly recommend for a romantic couple connection would have to be the pool access rooms where you can step from your private balcony straight into a fern covered estuary that leads you into the main lagoon style pool area.
Super spacious with a well thought out design, with 52 square-metres of a charismatic mix of modern French flavours with a splash of local Balinese accents. Massive open styled bathrooms and the added bonus of a separate wardrobe, dressing room which are often missing from standard accommodations. The bed, is inviting king sized comfort and when you are spent after a day swimming, sunning, sipping and feasting there is nothing better than slipping between the luxury sheets while resting your head on heavenly pillows and dreaming of doing it all again the following day.
If you are one of those active type holiday makers then Sofitel Nusa Dua has more than enough opportunities for you to engage in.
A well-maintained cycling/running/walking track is situated beachfront and runs for several kilometres along the seaside, exposing some truly beautiful vistas. Mornings can be filled with Yoga sessions or maybe even a Boot Camp session should you be so motivated. There is also the SoFIT Fitness Centre, a fully functional top line gymnasium. Then again if you have the kids in tow you could drop them into the coolest Kids Club I have ever seen and take your mind and body to a higher stratosphere with a visit to SoSPA, where you can treat yourself to exclusive signature treatments, massages and spa experiences that are catered to you and your needs.
Heads up too, between 11am and 3pm you can get up to 50 per cent off!
The culinary delights on offer here are also what you would expect from Sofitel. Exciting food and beverage offerings at all 5 luxury outlets. Each outlet has its own Magnifique magnetism and individuality.
Check out the great deal below and head to thetravellingguy.com for videos and more great deals from Sofitel Bali.
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Tackling dementia by getting active
The positive effects of physical activity and exercise on cognition and brain function has been well documented over recent years. Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person’s normal social or working life. The hallmark of dementia is the inability to carry out everyday activities as a consequence of diminished cognitive ability. In addition, affected patients have memory loss and lack of insight into their problems. Dementia is generally associated with age, but early onset dementia also occurs.
There is around 500,000 Australians living with dementia and almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care. Of all the lifestyle changes that have been studied, partaking in regular exercise appears to be one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of getting dementia. Research has shown positive effects that exercise can prevent or delay the onset of dementia, by slowing down the cognitive decline. Exercise can help to improve the thinking and mood of people with dementia, which in turn can reduce the need for medication and encourage social interaction.
Exercise may in some patients have a positive impact on the behavioural and psychological symptoms of the condition.
People with dementia are at higher risks of falls. A physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can help reduce the risk of falls through advice/education as well as through strength training and balance exercises. They can also advise carers or family members on strategies to prevent falls.
Physiotherapists are trained in providing care to clients at all stages of the dementia journey to enable independent living for as long as possible, prevent hospital admissions and reduce the burden on carers. Home visit physiotherapy is particularly useful for this client group to enabling safe, familiar surroundings and the ability to practice activities that are used every day at home.
Common types of exercise a physiotherapist might use with a dementia patient include: 1. Strength training (individual/group) 2. Pool-based therapy where they’ll not only exercise but also practice doing multiple tasks at once 3. Group exercise classes to improve balance and mobility 4. Virtual reality systems like the
Nintendo Wii to mimic movements and receive auditory and tactile feedback.
TALKING TECH
WITH DAVID NORRIS NORTEC IT • 9894 9514
Which web browser should you be using on your mobile phone?
Almost 55 per cent of all web browsing is completed on a mobile phone in Australia. Each year more and more people are using their mobiles as the primary device for accessing web content. So what are the browsers most used on mobile devices? The results are not all that surprising, given the dominance of Android and Apple. Chrome has 64 per cent of the market, Safari 24 per cent and Samsung Internet five per cent. Safari is not yet available on Android devices, but Google Chrome is available on all major platforms, including Windows, Android and IOS.
In the last few years, web browsers have focused on cross-platform availability. It is now considered an essential feature and allows for syncing tabs, bookmarks, history, browser extensions, and passwords between devices.
You will get the same look and feel when using your browser across all your devices. If you bookmark a page or save a password on one device, it will be bookmarked/ saved on all of your devices. To use this feature, you need to be logged into the browser. It then keeps track of changes and applies them to all devices.
Chrome is available on PC, Mac, Linux and iOS. When logged in, it will synchronise settings across all of your devices. It has a thriving extension ecosystem – allowing you to essentially install plugins allowing you to add to the browser capabilities. It is continually being developed and upgraded. If you are not sure which browser to use, then this is a great choice.
Safari is the default browser for Apple devices and is better integrated into the operating system and the Apple ecosystem. If you have multiple Apple devices and are connected to the Apple iCloud, it will synchronise your settings between devices. The browser does not have as many extensions or optimisation as Chrome.
Other cross-platform browsers you could consider include Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Opera.
So, which one do you choose? If most of your devices are within the Apple Ecosystem, you can select between Chrome or Safari. Both browsers will synchronise between devices, and both have their strength and weaknesses. Safari is built-in and just works within the Apple Ecosystem. However, you may find that Chrome has the advantage due to its extensive extension library.
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