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About me - Laurence Newman

I was born in Johannesburg in the fifties and am a classic baby boomer.

I grew up in the northern suburbs of the city where I went to school and university.

During the political upheavals of the late seventies, I left South Africa and settled in the middle

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Jobs & Careers > Employers Motivating employees: Is money or recognition more appreciated?: 33 of 39
Having worked for more than thirty years, this has often been an issue which I have had to debate with myself. When I first began working, I was very proud to earn the magic sum of a hundred dollars a month for seven days a week. The important thing is that I was working, gaining experience and exactly how much money was not... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Internet relationships: 20 of 23
Have you ever had one? Was it good? Would you do it again? Allow me to answer those questions: Yes! I have had internet relationships. Some were good and oh yes, I would do it again. Of course there are different kinds of internet relationships. I keep in touch with people I know all over the world by means of email. This is... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How to get the most energy from common foods: 9 of 9
If you want to buy wholesome, energy giving foods ignore the hype around you at the supermarket. On the way in, you are assailed by a wonderful aroma wafting from the bakery. A sugarized, cream pasty, drenched in chocolate, will not give more than a headache. It is guaranteed to add an extra kilo to your girth and gnaw away ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Wedding jewelry gift ideas for same-sex unions: 4 of 4
When same sex couples get married the jewelry given is a little different than straight couples for obvious reasons. Rings are exchanged. They usually match or complement each other. Gold is the preferred metal and it can be white or yellow or a mixture of both. In some cases platinum is used and sometimes even silver. I hav... More..