From now until March 22, Paddy Pallin, an Australian outdoor supplies company, are offering $50 trade in for your old trekking boots. They donate them to 'Porters Progress', who run a gear library for himalayan guides. From humble beginnings with just 12 jackets, ... MORE...
Archive for February, 2006
What to do with egg whites when you have used the yolks for ice cream or smoothies... MORE...
Jonathan Isbit, the inventor of this simple piece of equipment, gives us these reasons to use the nature's platform: MORE...
This recipe is a winner with the kids. They get treats just like all the other kids and you can be sure they are being nourished. MORE...
If you have been lucky enough to meet Sri Mata Amritanandanmayi Devi otherwise known as Amma you'll be excited to know that she will be in Australia in March-April. Amma (“Mother") is world-renowned as an extraordinary humanitarian and spiritual leader who is transforming the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. She travels the world spreading her boundless compassion and love in a most personal way ~ she has actually, physically embraced over 23 million people. Recently in India, Amma cuddled 50,000 people in 22 hours. MORE...
In the news today, a research company has published its findings on the state of mind of Australia's population. Contrary to the story we are told via advertising, media and politicians Australian's are happier the more rural and less materialistic their lifestyles. MORE...
The largest study ever to ask whether a low-fat diet reduces the risk of getting cancer or heart disease has found that the diet has no effect. The $415 million US federal study involved nearly 49,000 women ages 50 to 79 who were followed for eight years. In the end, those assigned to a low-fat diet had the same rates of breast cancer, colon cancer, heart attacks and strokes as those who ate whatever they pleased, researchers are reporting today. New York Times It is such a pity it has taken 50 years to hear the truth spoken about fat. MORE...
While driving home from dropping kids at school I was following a talk back discussion on Radio National about the pressures of modern family living; particularly the supposed tussle between loving one's children and loving one's partner. One women spoke about being in love with her husband and her children and how unusual this is amongst her friends. This was followed by a rash of callers declaring to be 'in love' with one's children was a nonsense. MORE...
United States Department of Agriculture has plans to give an Orwellian touch to owning any type of farm animal by forcing the owners of animals to register them with a national animal identification system. From the daughter's pony to the back yard chooks, every animal is to be chipped and accounted for. MORE...