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I first earnt a dollar working for a National Security Service, I can't name them here, or I'd have to kill you, or will they kill me...one or the other?
I partnered in a successful accommodation program at both the Sydney and Salt Lake City Olympics.
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Sports & Recreation > Biking Tales from the mountain bike trail: Funny stories from the saddle: 3 of 8
I'd been mountain biking for several years when my girlfriend, Caroline, decided to share in the joys of the sport. A petite woman with a gung-ho attitude she was itching to get amongst it on her new bicycle. But Caroline was a dangerous concoction of inexperience and fearlessness and she possessed bucket loads of each. I ch... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Christmas 2007: Hottest beauty and skin care gift ideas for teen girls: 2 of 5
This subject, like a teenage girl's skin is very delicate. If handled correctly, you can assist her craving to fast forward into adulthood and educate her that prevention is certainly better than curing a skin problem later in life. A hamper consisting of skin care and beauty products is an excellent gift and will show the r... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How shy teens can make friends: 6 of 13
Shyness can feel like a curse. No matter how much you want to be accepted, people just ignore you or even ridicule you. Firstly, anybody who is cruel, isn't worth calling a friend. It's important to pick your battles. But whichever way you look at it, overcoming shyness is hard work, it will put you outside your comfort zone... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Facing death: 103 of 214

It's been seven long months since I've seen my darling wife. The construction work continued, if the surrounding dust wasn't stirred up by heavy earth moving equipment, it was whipped into a frenzy by constant "rollers" as the locals call them. Intense mini tornado's that pick up whatever debris they can attract through thei... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for male runners: 3 of 6
The male runner is a serious individual. He is tortuous upon himself, jogging in any type of weather and more often than not ignoring his body when it screams - enough is enough! His goal is to complete the required number of sessions he planned for himself at the beginning of the month and nothing will stand in his way. Eve... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Heart-warming Christmas gifts for adults battling cancer: 3 of 6
If cancer is touching your life and affecting somebody you care about, you will be witnessing a true test of the human spirit. You may be extremely sad and looking on in amazement at how well your friend or relative is coping, or feeling dejected and helpless if they're spiraling into depression. Either way it is very import... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Christmas 2007: Hottest health gift ideas for the elderly: 2 of 4
The elderly members of our society have paid their dues. They've worked hard, raised families, battled the depression and fought in wars. The best gift we can offer an elderly person is our attention and something that allows them to enjoy life to the fullest. YOGA There are fantastic Yoga classes available for our elderly f... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Heart-warming Christmas gifts for children and teens battling cancer: 2 of 4
Don't children have amazing coping mechanisms? If you have a child or teenage friend or relative suffering from cancer, I'm sure you've realized this. They tend not to over burden themselves with their own situation and look at simple things to brighten their day. It is understandable to feel sad, but save that for your priv... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Tales from the mountain bike trail: Your first race: 1 of 2
I developed a passion for mountain biking whilst living in Utah. I devoured the trails around Salt Lake City and made the mandatory pilgrimage to Moab. Whether it was the crisp fragrance of Aspen groves or the unforgiving heat of Slickrock, I loved every second, but had never thought of bike racing, until I returned to Austr... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Football: 1 of 1
Dirt, sweat and the Indian sun combined to needle the skin of Jose Fernandez and his Margao City team-mates. They were down one-nil to their arch rivals Colva Village, and forced to play the bulk of the game without their shirts as a penalty for allowing Colva to score the first goal. Taunts from the opposition spectators in... More..