The recent ‘Great Australian Sex Census’ has shown that real estate agents and salesmen are bigger cheaters than students and those working in IT. Men are either more likely to cheat, or more likely to admit to cheating than women. Cheating rates can also be determined by which Australian state you live in, with a higher number of those admitting to cheating in ACT, the survey showed that the loyal lovers are located in South Australia.
We all understand that Australia is in the middle of an obesity epidemic, the rates of those who suffer from obesity are rising every single year, but what is the answer? Both prescription and over the counter drugs play a role in the treatment but are drugs really the answer?
A number of obesity, nutrition and exercise professors are tackling the issue of using drugs to treat obesity. This is extremely important as being overweight or obese increases the risk of many health diseases such as, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, colorectal cancer and osteoarthritis.
Borneo’s orangutans are facing injury, disease and death as their homes are being destroyed by humans logging for an expanding palm oil industry.
Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) explains that the most important risk factor to the orangutans is their loss of habitat. Their homes, forests in Indonesia and Malaysia, have declined by more than 80% in the last 20 years and the major reason for this is a combination of legal and illegal logging for the growing palm oil industry. Palm Oil is only grown in tropical environments, which are home to the orangutans.
Beware Fake Restaurant Reviews: Restaurant Wars Go Online—And Get Dirty
Buyers research their purchases online now, more than ever before. Often consumers will log on to a restaurant to find their prices, menu and ultimately their reviews. Restaurant reviewers used to be a select group of professionals who were feared by chefs and restaurant owners world wide. Now with the Internet, reviews can be written online by anyone! This means you can not believe every review you read.
Australia isn’t populating fast enough… not something you would normally hear with the increased birth and migration rates. The estimated population for Australia for the year 2049 is 35 million, this is inclusive of a rising birthrate and rapid growth in migration; this figure is significantly short of what Australia actually needs. It has said that Australia needs to popular or perish.
It is estimated by Neilsen Company's ScanTrack data that 78% of the markets dry packaged groceries are purchased at the two bigger supermarket chains, Coles and Woolworths. This percentage provides Coles and Woolworths the ability to increase grocery items and rip off the everyday consumer. Coles and Woolworths are at the top of the supermarket in regards to dry goods, such as cereals, spreads and other packaged foods. However, buyers choose to purchase fresh food items such as meat, vegetables and bread from specialty stores over supermarkets.
We learn what NOT to do from friends and family members mistakes; share your embarrassing and so horribly wrong beauty stories in this blog so other readers can learn what NOT to do and also have a good giggle!
I have learnt from prior bad experiences; always leave the professionals to spray tans and eyebrow waxing- or you'll be left orange, streaky and with half an eyebrow!
I recently received an email forward that was extremely interesting. I normally don't open or read email forwards- because I don't have time to forward the email to five friends before the phone rings in two minutes, however this email caught my attention. The email was titled 'House Fires! Please read and pass on...’ After experiencing the Black Saturday bushfires in February 2009 - fires are something I often read about, something to be extremely caution about and I would do anything to not cause myself the same pain that many experienced at the time. Most Australians have house insurance, so if a fire unfortunately ruins a home, most of the contents and the house itself will be replaced, although memories are lost.
Choosing a school is a huge decision for any parent. Not only is it complex decision it is also a financial dilemma. As a parent you need to answer so many questions: public or private? co-ed or single sex? when? where? and these aren't the only questions a parent needs to answer. It may be important for you to discuss the decision with your children, parents, partner and your childrens current teacher or carer, everyone may produce different points, but most will be valid and help add to your final decision.
DrinkWise has released it's second campagin to education Australian parents and teenagers about consuming alcohol. The campaign entitled Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix aims to educate parents about why we now need to delay the age in which teenagers first try alcohol. The idea is to empower parents by imparting them with knowledge and igniting a discussion parent to parent. This comes as Professor Ian Hickie from the Brain and Mind Research Institute releases a summary which concludes that alcohol should not be consumed by teenagers under the age of 18 and alcohol use is best postponed for as long as possible in the late teenage and early adult years.
Flora has launced a national health campaign in regards to cholesterol consumption; the aim of the campaign is to encourage Australians to base their food choices on the facts, as many consumers are being duped by cholesterol claims in foods. Cholesterol levels in adult Australians are very high. 50% of Australians are affected by high cholesterol, and the campaign is ensuring that Australians choose meals and food that have cholesterol lowering benefits. Many foods say they are good for our cholesterol, but don't tell the whole story...
Where is the Modern Man? and if we find him, do we want him? or do we want the dreamy heart-throb from the Hollywood movies? I'm guessing you like me said 'mm... Zac Efron or Hugh Jackman'. Now take a second, do we really want that character? Do we think those type of men actually exist? Aren't they acting? Now who do you want Hollywood heart-throb or modern man?
Cyber Bullying is a horrifying and nasty phenomenon with extreme consequences for the victim, including suicide. As the Internet and digital appliances become even more common in the lives of all, especially teenagers it is extremely important that parents are aware and know how to help their children in regards to the internet. Cyber Bullying is the act of using electronic communication tools to harm others- due to the high technology of such devices bullying on the internet can be worse than bullying that takes place in the school yard or work place. Harassment can happen through mobile phones: text messaging, picture messaging and phone calls whilst online the bully uses devices such as: emails, chat rooms, discussion boards, newsgroups, social networking sites, web boards, instant messaging, blogs, web pages and forums.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is the sixth installment in the Harry Potter movie series. Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was.... Watch as love, growing up and tragedy spin through the magical and mesmerizing web of Harry Potter. Don't see the movie expecting fullfillment - questions are left unanswered, fantasy and adventure are pushed aside as growing up features full screen. We have had to grow up, why shouldn't Harry? Do be prepared for a shock... that is if you haven't read the book!
I am always unsure whether to believe if something is on 'sale'. I know many stores inflate the price of their products, just before discounting these prices as they put their 'sale' signs up. I don't think it is uncommon for stores to fabricate their sales offers. I've also seen supermarkets who claim a product is on 'special' but I know that I saw it for a slightly cheaper price two weeks earlier. Does the term 'sale' make people spend? Just because an item is on 'sale' or marked down, are you more likely to purchase the product than before?
DrinkWise has released it's second campagin to education Australian parents and teenagers about consuming alcohol. The campaign entitled Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix aims to educate parents about why we now need to delay the age in which teenagers first try alcohol. The idea is to empower parents by imparting them with knowledge and igniting a discussion parent to parent. This comes as Professor Ian Hickie from the Brain and Mind Research Institute releases a summary which concludes that alcohol should not be consumed by teenagers under the age of 18 and alcohol use is best postponed for as long as possible in the late teenage and early adult years.
Where is the Modern Man? and if we find him, do we want him? or do we want the dreamy heart-throb from the Hollywood movies? I'm guessing you like me said 'mm... Zac Efron or Hugh Jackman'. Now take a second, do we really want that character? Do we think those type of men actually exist? Aren't they acting? Now who do you want Hollywood heart-throb or modern man? 
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is the sixth installment in the Harry Potter movie series. Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was....