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- Enrol in a School for Acting, Reap Lifelong Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasFeatured in The Australian’s Arts, Life & Style was the launching of the fifth annual National Play Festival in Melbourne and its organiser, artistic director of Playwriting Australia, Chris Mead, who is keen to create more opportunities to export Australian talent. Very timely, the festival’s ...
Views: 1358 - Australia: The Ultimate Bucket List Destination - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasDo you have a bucket list? Even if you don’t, you’ve probably given some thought to a couple of the things you’d like to do before you die, and it’s just normal. Life is short, and there are so many wonderful sights to see and things to do on this earth that would be impossible to accomplish. ...
Views: 1060 - Business Process Management: An Introduction - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasChange is a constant factor that affects all businesses, and where there is change, there will always be a need to manage those changes. In recent years, Business Process Management has proven to be one of the most effective approaches businesses have adopted in order to adapt to constant ...
Views: 950 - First Step to Weight Loss: Shop for Groceries - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIf you’ve been planning to lose weight since forever, well it’s time to finally get started. And though it may seem counterproductive, one of the best places to start your weight loss plan is in the grocery store. But how can this be? Grocery stores are filled with fatty, sugary and processed ...
Views: 1169 - We Need to Think Carefully Before We Call Someone a Coach - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThe idea that one needs “a coach” has become pervasive. There are sports coaches, life coaches, health coaches and executive coaches. There are coaches acting as cheerleaders, confidantes, guidance counselors and psychologists. The term coach is bandied about and it seems everyone can be a ...
Views: 1026 - Keep Mosquitoes at Bay the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasWhen it’s nice and sunny out, it’s hard to stay indoors. How can you, when the sun is shining, the poolside is beckoning and the Barbie is just waiting to get fired up? Everything about spending a sunny day outdoors would be perfect, except for one tiny thing that could ruin the whole thing: ...
Views: 2435 - The Significance of Legal Negotiation - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasWhen it comes to well-publicised criminal cases, people often focus on the unpredictable and exciting events that go on within a court trial - the presentation of evidence, the surprise witness and the reactions of the accused or prosecution as the verdict is delivered. But as entertaining as ...
Views: 990 - Securing Buildings with the Right Equipment - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIn and around almost every kind of structure nowadays – houses, skyscrapers, apartments, monuments and warehouses –is always something valuable, be it in the form of money, goods, belongings, artefacts or information. And where there are valuables, there are bound to be thieves looking to claim ...
Views: 1477 - Environmental Health Officers: Securing Health & Safety behind the Scenes - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAs we go about our day-to-day activities of doing chores and running errands, going up and down buildings and walking around workplaces, we often forget how dangerous our surroundings can be. One false step on a dilapidated staircase, one tiny leak in your building’s gas line or one speck of ...
Views: 1380 - Top Things to Consider in Choosing a Construction Site - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasWhen planning to construct any building, the most important factor to consider is always the location. Where you plan to construct can affect every aspect of a building and make or break its future success, whether in physical integrity, property value or revenue. But within the location are ...
Views: 6236 - Features of a First-rate Furniture Removalist - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAll over Sydney people are moving about- moving in and moving out of houses, apartments, offices and other buildings. This has caused many furniture removals companies to flourish in Sydney, so residents have no trouble at all when it comes to finding a suitable removalist. But with so many, how ...
Views: 1712 - The Importance of Experience in the Construction Industry - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasDo you really need experience for a construction job? Several would say that experience is not really necessary, and many construction companies do hire workers with no experience for smaller jobs. But according to James Day, an experienced AECOM public health engineer, experience is vital ...
Views: 4195 - Streamline Business Processes with Digital, Paperless Solutions - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasEvery business that's bent on success needs to have a streamlined process of going about day to day transactions and storing information, otherwise it may get left behind or become haplessly disorganised in the long run. But many businesses today particularly in the insurance, banking, education ...
Views: 1102 - Cosmetic Dentistry Gives You a Beautiful, Healthy Smile - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThat perfect, radiant Hollywood smile can also be yours, thanks to modern cosmetic dentistry. It's available to everyone who covets that glistening white teeth and beautiful smile. It's even better today, because with conservative dentistry and modern technology, you can achieve this with ...
Views: 1169 - Reasons to Buy Workwear Online - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasFor the working man of today, every day is a busy day. There are problems to solve, projects to manage, families to take care of, things to fix and so much work to be done. In all this, there’s simply no practical time to go out and purchase a good pair of jeans or workwear. And even when you do ...
Views: 1271 - Find the Ultimate Corporate Entertainment for Your Clients - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThe Age reported that the Victorian Building Commission hired corporate boxes at nine AFL games last year and bought 18 Australian Open tennis tickets for entertainment of their invited guests – some construction industry executives and representatives of major building firms. Just like the ...
Views: 1095 - Factory Second Appliances Online: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasWith the Australian dollar falling and the economy slowing in recent weeks, the importance of frugality has become more apparent for many Australians. Deals and discounts on many everyday products and items are becoming more in demand, and this includes deals on appliances. An emerging trend in ...
Views: 2770 - Caring for Your Classic Cars - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasSpice Girl's Posh, Victoria Beckham, stood beside a posh SUV as Range Rover Evoque Special Edition made a global debut in Beijing, China. Made with the finest quality materials and craftsmanship, this limited edition, with only 200 vehicles to be released worldwide, is a collaboration of ...
Views: 1267 - Office Relocation: To Meet the Needs of the Company - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasBusinesses across the world find ways to increase their competitive advantage and be more cost-efficient and productive. Oftentimes, this means moving to a new office or a strategic site. Businesses relocate because of one or a combination of the reasons. Here are some of the major reasons ...
Views: 1003 - The Body Doctor: Your Adult and Child Dietitian in Sydney - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasA recent study by the University of Sydney, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has revealed that children who drink beverages with high levels of sugar and carbohydrates are at risk of cardiovascular diseases – heart illnesses or high blood pressure – in the ...
Views: 955 - Study Shows: Helicopters Help Save More Lives - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasHelicopters have long been used in a variety of ways, from the transport of military troops to the provision of scenic and private helicopter tours, all of which have steered clear of debate, save for one. Since helicopters were used in the transport of trauma victims to the nearest trauma ...
Views: 1006 - Why Shift to Electronic Payroll Management Systems? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThere’s no other business process that’s more unfavourable towards employee satisfaction than incorrect and improper payroll management. And this very same business function can help reduce the impact on the environment through a paperless system. Introducing electronic or online payroll ...
Views: 1623 - McCrindle Research: Committed to Their Business Ethos - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThrough their years of service, McCrindle Research has stood strong and remained firm in keeping their high standards. Being committed to the world’s best practices in market research, they stand by their research methods and findings and maintain the gold standard in social and ...
Views: 1009 - New Airlines and Additional Flights Bring In More Tourists to Sydney - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasSydney Airport is bound to be busier this year with more airlines and additional flights coming in. This surge of new inbound flights to Sydney will boost the city’s tourism. An expected increase in domestic and international tourist volume means a rise in demand for hostels in Sydney as well. ...
Views: 907 - What’s Trendy for Autumn and Winter 2012? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAustralian fashionistas are excited for this year’s weeklong fashion extravaganza, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, on April 30 – May 4. This fashion event gathers the best of Australia’s fashion and is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sydney Harbour.Featuring a line-up of the ...
Views: 2482 - Executive Coaching and Mentoring: For Effective Teams and Executives - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThe Gallup Global Survey 2011 results show that only 18% of Australians say that they love their work. This is a dismal scenario for companies because happy employees bring better investment returns, sales and numbers. And even until today, the big bosses say that it's "lonely on top". So if ...
Views: 1253 - What Can a Building Project Manager Do for You? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAccording to the data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) early this month, residential building approvals fell 1% in December. Some important notes that ABS released that are concerned with this statistics were on the initiatives within the government stimulus package, which ...
Views: 1031 - Choose the Bed That’s Perfect for Your Little One - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAccording to Product Safety Australia of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, there are around 3850 children under 15 years old who are treated every year for bunk bed related injuries by hospital emergency departments or general practitioners.A bunk bed is unsafe for children, ...
Views: 1301 - Mineral Makeup: Good for Your Skin, Perfect for Your Wedding - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAt the annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar sponsored by the Skin Disease Education Foundation (SDEF), the director of dermatologic and skin cancer surgery at Scott and White Medical Center, Temple, Texas, Dr. Howard K. Steinman, highlighted in his speech how mineral makeup has been changing ...
Views: 1209 - Employee Engagement Leads to Better Productivity and Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIn a recent Gallup report, the findings show that disengaged employees cost the United States economy $300 billion in lost productivity; estimates indicate that Australia suffers a massive $32billion annual productivity loss.The Gallup Global Survey 2011 results show that only 18% of Australians ...
Views: 1014 - A Speech Pathology Expert Can Help Your Child’s Speech Problems - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThe Daily Telegraph reportedchildren starting kindergarten have speech skills of three-year-olds due to too much TV and lack of extended family. A quarter of these kindergarten students have poor language skills whichhamper their ability to learn to read. NSW public school teacher and author ...
Views: 1171 - Melbourne Restaurant Offers a Fusion of Flavours - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAustralian cuisine has evolved through centuries of influence from within and outside of Australia. It was much affected by the demand and supply of food ingredients – and the people who lived in the area. Historical Background of Australian Food Preference The Aboriginal people survived ...
Views: 1060 - Flavourful Wines Direct from South Australia’s Clare Valley Region - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAfter Easter and through to the end of April, the wine industry in Australia celebrates with a grand calendar of events that encourages everyone to support our wine producers and discover more about the regions where our grapes come from. More than 100 events are set from April 12 to April 29 ...
Views: 1135 - Use a Storage Tool Box for Safety and Efficiency - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIn the 2011 “Key Work Health and Safety Statistics, Australia” report released by Safe Work Australia, the findings show that there were 134,835 workers’ claims in 2007-2008 for serious work-related injuries or illnesses. That’s 13.8 serious claims per 1000 employees. One in four serious ...
Views: 1298 - Invest in Dependable and Functional Servers for Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAccording to the latest Sensis e-Business Report, 95% of Australian small and medium businesses (SMBs) are Internet-connected and 34% do online procurement. Other research shows that they allow their employees to work from home and are highly mobile, with 34% of the staff spending more time ...
Views: 835 - Choose “Feel Good” Maternity Clothes - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasWhat do Hollywood celebrities Reese Witherspoon, Sienna Miller, Tori Spelling, Jessica Simpson, and Kourtney Kardashian have in common besides glamour and beauty? They are all celebrating their pregnancy with fashion and flair. Their growing bellies haven’t stopped them from being the women of ...
Views: 1328 - The Origins of Hens Night and Some Hens Night Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasHens’ night ideas are becoming wilder with the ladies of this generation. Following the tradition of bucks’ night of fun to celebrate the last night of freedom before tying the knot, the hens have embarked on these playful adventures as well. For some ladies, they enjoy a hens’ night with ...
Views: 2854 - Pure Essential Oil: For Your Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIn the study“ Therapeutic Advances in Psycho pharmacology”, conducted by Mark Moss and Lorraine Oliver who work at the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre at Northumbria University, UK, they described the experiment they designed to investigate the pharmacology of one of rosemary’s ...
Views: 4315(1 vote) - Superannuation Services 101 - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasSuperannuation services are headlines in business news lately because of the emergence of anomalies and the implementation of new rules for the super industry. The introduction of reforms and the proposals on transparent operations of superannuation funds are underway. Financial Services ...
Views: 802 - Good Communication Skills, Better for Business - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAccording to a survey conducted by the University of Pittsburgh’s KatzBusiness School, good communication skills, including written and oral presentations, and an ability to work with others, are the main factors contributing to job success.Elaine Stolick, director of the Competency-Based ...
Views: 1560 - Mastering the Art of Studying Science - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasBeing the only mandatory subject in the HSC, it’s unquestionable why English has the most number of HSC enrolees. Although Mathematics has become the most popular HSC elective subject, it is noticeable that the number of students who have chosen to study Science courses has been growing over ...
Views: 1163 - Men’s Business Wear 101 - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThe Washington Post’s Lifestyle by Associated Press features what the Milan designers are sewing up for their Fall-Winter 2012-2013 collection.They get serious with the gentlemen as they come up with double-breasted suits and flat leather bags.They suit up men in stylish, professional looks with ...
Views: 2971 - Get Some Feng Shui Tips on Using Your Element Colour - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAs the Year of the Water Dragon enters, companies are hopeful for a robust and fiery boost in their businesses. They wish for the dragon’s breath to fire away the bad luck and enjoy a prosperous 2012. Feng Shui experts share their knowledge of energy and positions to help everyone bring in the ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Getting into the Basics of Estate Planning - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThe San Francisco Chronicle recently featured "5 Estate Planning Tips" in their Business News section, which was excerpted from Investopedia US. It reported that a properly and carefully prepared estate plan, regardless of the size of the estate, will ensure that the right parties will inherit ...
Views: 904 - Invest in Communication Skills Training to Add Value to Your Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAndrea Kay's article in USAToday.com, "Speak well, write well, inspire others in 2012", highlights Ben and Kelly Decker's "Decker Communications The Top Ten Best (and Worst) Communicators of 2011". Hollywood actor Charlie Sheenis ranked 3rd in the 10 Worst category because of his erratic ...
Views: 1760 - Fashion: What’s In This Summer? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasSummer is well underway and you can enjoy this season’s fashion colours and trends. Before you tear another month off your calendar, and begin a new year, how about checking your wardrobe to see if you have the right colours and ensemble for 2012. The fashion colour palettes change through ...
Views: 1510 - Online Forms: Promoting Better Response and Satisfaction - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasWith the U.S. tax season on, the Internal Revenue Service has partnered with some tax preparation and filing software providers to help citizens with the filing of federal tax returns. Fox Business reported, “All these services provide free Web-based solutions with basic features like ...
Views: 894 - Have a Payroll Peace of Mind with e-PayDay® Payroll Systems - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasQueensland’s government is caught again in an ICT policy scandal that caused millions of dollars in taxpayer’s money. “Among a series of IT disasters that have rocked the State Government, the most public has been the Queensland Health payroll debacle that had thousands of public sector health ...
Views: 1653 - Taking Out the Stress in Moving House - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasJust a week after Russell Brand filed for divorce, moving vans arrived at Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s $6.5 million Hollywood home; although it’s unclear whose belongings were being taken out of the property. Whether it was Katy or Russell, this moving out is another stress on top of their ...
Views: 994 - Have a Festive Lights Display while Keeping in Check Electrical Safety - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasThe Country Fire Authority (CFA)announced the Fire Danger Season for 2011-2012. It starts on December 1stand continues until April 30th.Aside from bushfire safety and survival, they also advise everyone to be careful during the holidays. The festive season should enjoyed safely by preventing ...
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