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I am a proud mother of 1 and have called both England and New Zealand home before settling down in Australia. My working background has included Retail, Alternative Health Therapies & Financial Services (with Accountants, Credit Unions & Banks).

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Sciences > Sciences (Other) Groundbreaking inventions of the 18th century: 1 of 8
As I'm sitting in an airport lounge waiting to board my plane, Stevie Wonder playing on my ipod, drink in my hand, I start to think how did I get here? Aircraft, Stevie Wonder & even the drink in my hand has it's roots in the 1700s. Man first flew in the late 1700s courtesy of the hot air balloon invented by the Montgolfier ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History History of the Japanese kimono: 1 of 7
The kimono is more than just the national costume of Japan, it also takes us through Japan's History. It evolves in style as different stages Japan's history unfolds. In the beginning the kimono (which means things to wear) were utilitarian pieces of hemp that were loosely fastened onto the wearer. The time of this fashion w... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Homemade cures for a hangover: 3 of 18
Hangovers are caused by dehydration, it seems strange that the more (alcohol) you drink the more dehydrated you are. They are also caused by a lack of the vitamin B complex and vitamin C, something in the alcohol depletes them from your system. The third cause of a hangover is acetaldehyde, try saying that when you've had a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Tips on dealing with a stressful life: 2 of 12
Stress is your body's way of protesting that you are doing too much. Stress causes you to use up your B and C vitamins quicker than normal as it affects your nervous system. It can manifest itself in stress headaches, insomnia and irritability. Sometimes you are not even aware of feeling stressed until you find yourself snap... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla): 1 of 6
Batman had his batmobile, John Paul II had his popemobile. This papal super hero was born Karol Wojtyla on May 18th 1920 in Wadowice Poland. When he was young he was athletic, an excellent student & loved the theatre. He had planned to become a professional actor and during the Nazi occupation of Poland he pursued his studie... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Groundbreaking inventions of the 19th century: 1 of 6
For me the most important invention of the 19th century was made by a man called Joseph Fry in 1847 and it was a bar of chocolate, where would we be today without a readily available supply of chocolate? Whilst we're talking junk food the potato chip was also invented in this century in 1853 by a Mr George Crum. To wash thes... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Best vitamins for men: 1 of 6
Vitamins are organic components found in food which are vital for maintaining good health, this means that all vitamins are essential for both men and women. A deficiency in vitamins can be found in diseases such as scurvy (a deficiency of vitamin C) where the symptoms include bleeding of the gums and pain in the lower limbs... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Great cocktails: 4 of 22
There are so many great cocktails around it's hard to think which ones to list, so I am going to look at cocktails through the ages and see which ones have endured. The daiquiri was invented in 1905 and is still going strong today. There are so many variations including the refreshing frozen daiquiri's. The original is what ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The different kinds of nuts and their nutritional value: 2 of 10
Nuts are a powerhouse of protein, a great healthy snack that is not only good for you, but fills you up at the same time. Human beings have been eating nuts since prehistoric times and will probably continue to do so for years to come. It is believed that eating a handful of nuts daily can help prevent the onset of diabetes,... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Dame Elizabeth Taylor's collection of precious gemstones: 1 of 5
"When I look at my jewels, I realize what a very lucky girl I am," Elizabeth Taylor once professed. Elizabeth Taylor's love of jewelry is as legendary as her violet eyes and many husbands. She owns diamonds, pearls, emeralds, rubies and sapphires to name a few. She has even written a book entitled My Love Affair with Jewelry... More..