How To Organise Your Very Own Team Building Olympic Games

How To Organise Your Very Own Team Building Olympic Games

There is no sporting event that is more recognisable around the world than the Olympic Games, with its iconic 5-ringed emblem.

And so, what better team building games than your very own version of the Olympics, whether it be for work colleague bonding, friends birthdays or even bucks parties.

If you think about organising the event in the purpose of team building within your organisation, the Olympics has all the elements you would want for any team you are managing such as commitment, working for the greater good, and most of all teamwork, be that in team sports or athletes working with their coaches.

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What Makes an Expensive Wine?

What Makes an Expensive Wine?

If you’ve decided to have friends over for food and wine so you can try a new recipe, you may find yourself browsing the aisles of your local bottle store.

You see dozens of wine varieties, and all with varying price tags.

Some can be low as $20 – or even lower, and some can cost hundreds of dollars. Where does this price variety come from?

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Cataract Surgery

Do I Need Cataract Surgery?

Deciding whether or not you need cataract surgery can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a lot of money to spend on visiting your local eye doctor.

Your best option is always to speak with your doctor to determine whether cataract surgery or laser eye surgery is the right option for you, and the appropriate timing for surgery, but there are a few things you can watch out for on your own.

In this article we’ve covered some of the telltale signs that could point you towards cataract surgery.

Again, these are a few things to look out for, but there’s really no substitute for speaking with a fully qualified eye doctor.

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Dental Implants

Move Over Dental Implants – New Technology is in Town

Those who take pride in the appearance of their teeth will know precisely what cosmetic dental procedures are available.

Their teeth can look white and beautiful with in-chair teeth whitening, or straight with braces and Invisalign.

Whatever imperfection you have, your dentist will have something up their sleeve to help.

What you may not have imagined, however, is that in the future, they could have the ability to regrow your teeth.

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Dental Sealants

Everything You Should Know About Dental Sealants

A dental sealant is a plastic coating a dentist, such as Dental O So Gentle will put on molars and premolars to protect them from decay.

You use your molars and premolars for chewing, but each tooth has tiny fissures, or grooves, that even the most oral health-savvy person can have trouble cleaning.

Often, the fissures are smaller than a single brush bristle, meaning that bacteria acid from plaque can make its way into the enamel and cause cavities without you ever doing anything wrong.

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Designing Jewellery

What to Consider when Designing Jewellery

If regular trips to the jewellers have made you curious about what it would be like to design your own jewellery, then why not give it a go?

Everyone is entitled to take up a new hobby, and you may even find that designing jewellery is something you enjoy and are good at.

Before you start, however, take a moment to consider what’s involved in the process.

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BodyBalance Exercise

What You Need to Know about BodyBalance Exercise

Many people are scared about joining group fitness classes such as BodyBalance because they feel like they are too “new” to exercise, or won’t be able to keep up.

The truth is, you’re not alone in how you feel, and a lot of people are nervous about starting something new.

However, what you will find is that BodyBalance is something anyone can enjoy and benefit from, and you won’t be feeling new for too long.

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Wine and Chocolate

Do Wine and Chocolate Go Together?

When you are providing someone with a present or gesture, more often than not they contain wine and chocolate.

For some reason, these two items are “go to” gifts, especially if you don’t know the person very well.

Even though they pair as gifts, you will very rarely see them appear together on a restaurant menu.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Types of Sauvignon Blanc

There is no denying that Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most versatile wines available. You can find it at almost any restaurant, and it’s abundant in bottle stores and online wine shops too.

However, there’s every reason to believe that its versatility to pair beautifully with almost any dish is down to the significant variety available.

Below, we outline the various Sauvignon Blanc option from different parts of the world.

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Sedation Dentistry

Why Consider Sedation Dentistry?

Are you one of the one in six people who fear the dentist?

While your oral health is equally as important as your overall health, more Australians are likely to put off going to the dentist than a doctor appointment.

However, in many cases, the longer you put it off, the bigger the problem and cost.

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Stainless Steel Jewellery

Stainless-Steel Jewellery

While not all jewellers you come across will stock stainless steel jewellery, a growing number is beginning to.

There is no denying that gold, silver, and platinum are still leading the way, but stainless steel is no longer only an option for your steak knife set.

Instead, it’s proving to be a beneficial metal type for your jewellery as well.

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Waist Training

Is Waist Training the Same as Corset Training?

Many people believe that waist training is the same as corset training, but the two are vastly different practices.

While both beauty garments do look similar in style, there are a few dramatic differences that can set them apart as well.

Below, we look at the differences between corsets and waist trainers so you can decide which method works for you, and which doesn’t.

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Bridesmaid Robes

Where to Get Ready for Your Wedding

Have you decided where to get ready when the big day arrives?

Many brides opt to have the hairdresser and makeup artist come to their home rather than having to travel to them.

It gives you a bit more time and saves having to find a suitable outfit to wear, drive and find a close park, especially if it’s very windy or rainy.

However, if you and your bridesmaids decide this is a good idea, remember to have bridal robes to wear so your hairstyle will not be spoiled pulling a t-shirt off over your head.

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Take a Selfie Before Botox

Why You Should Take a Selfie Before Botox

According to beauty experts, prideincareuk.com, many women shudder to think their face is getting wrinkles.

After going through wrinkle cream, chemical peels and dermabrasion only to find those wrinkles are still there, they may very likely turn to Botox for treatment.

If you are considering this kind of treatment it is essential to discuss it with a qualified doctor, dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon and do everything they tell you to before and after the treatment.

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PhotoBooth

The Most Important Part of Any Event

If you are organising an event such as a wedding or a party, what are the most important parts?

You might say every part is important, but without great photos to remember it by, the event can soon be forgotten by the many guests who attend.

Hiring photo booths for the event will ensure that this never happens to your event.

With the ability to take fun photos right in the venue, each and every guest will be able to not only take the photos they want with their own friends, but download them the very next day.

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Healthy Finances

How Healthy Finances Equals a Healthy Lifestyle

It seems amazing in this day and age of technology that so many people don’t know how to handle their finances. Financial advisors like Andep will tell you that nearly everyone could make better use of their income with a little financial planning. Getting a financial advisor to help you create a financial plan for your income and needs can improve your lifestyle and even your health.

In fact, if people would just stop and think about it, they would realise how healthy finances equals a healthy lifestyle. Here’s how.

  • When you don’t have to worry and stress about your budget you will be healthier. This means that you save a lot on visits to a doctor, on medications and on days off work. It also means you will feel more like doing fun things – and be able to do them with the money you saved on doctors.
  • When you have good finances you can spend more on good quality food, so you and your children will be healthier, again saving on the costs of illness. Being healthier means your quality of life will improve as you’ll feel more like doing things that are energetic with your children or spouse. You’ll also have enough money to spend on doing them.

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Health Benefits of Red Wine

The Health Benefits of Red Wine

Even though you may hate the thought of cleaning up the carpet after a spill of red wine, there are some health benefits to be gained by drinking it.

In fact, many people like to drink it anyway, whether it has health benefits or not.

If you are worried about your carpet, you should simply learn the best way to do it and keep cloths on hand so that it is quick and easy to do.

In fact, soaking up and stain immediately with paper towels is a good start, but if the stain doesn’t come out you can always get the professional cleaners in. Meanwhile, stop worrying about it and enjoy your relaxing meal with that nice wine.

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skin

12 Ways To Ruin Your Skin without Really Trying

Skin is one of the most important parts of the body. Not only does it hold everything in place, it acts as a protective layer, a third kidney and an insulating blanket for our organs. Smooth skin can make us look younger than we are, while wrinkled skin will make us look much older. Often, we put our skin into danger of being ruined without even realising it. Here’s how.

  • We don’t shower after swimming in the pool or the ocean. Chlorine and salt are both really drying to the skin and should be washed off with lots of soap. We should then smooth on moisturiser.
  • We may go outside without sunscreen. The effects of UV radiation on the skin is very aging. If you can, notice English people or those who come from cold countries. Their skin is much more youthful looking than many Australians because they don’t spend hours in the sunshine due to the cold weather in their country.
  • Getting too close to a bonfire or a barbeque. The effect of fire and heat on our skin can truly burn and wrinkle it. Some skin types are more susceptible than others, but once those wrinkles have formed it is too late to find out if yours is.
  • Sitting too close to a radiant heater in the winter can also dry out your skin.

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Addiction-Abuse

How to Overcome Addiction

Addiction to drugs is a serious health risk that has the potential to ruin your life as well as the lives of your loved ones.  Once you realise you are addicted you may want to find ways and means of overcoming the addiction. Booking into drug rehab is by far the best and easiest way to achieve your goal simply because there are many experienced and qualified staff to help you day and night.

First you need to set some goals so that you will know exactly what you want to achieve. While overcoming drugs will need help, if you are addicted to something like alcohol you may not want to stop drinking altogether, but only enough to save your relationships or to achieve some other goal such as safe driving. It’s important to know what your goal is before you start as that will help you know how to proceed.

One problem is that while some people who smoke or drink are addicted to those things, other people can smoke or drink the same amount without being addicted. They can stop just like that with no withdrawal symptoms at all and no going back to it. You will know if you are addicted if you keep doing it even though you’ve decided not to.

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Event-Planning

Event Planning – why you need a great DJ / MC

Many corporate or other events are planned around Christmas and New Year to celebrate the season and as a way to say goodbye to colleagues leaving for a well-earned holiday. Such events usually have dancing, music and entertainment. Getting a DJ from a professional company is an essential part of such an event to ensure everyone has a good time.

When it comes to hiring a DJ, companies and event planners know the value of getting an experienced one who can break the ice and get that event or party swinging from the first minute so that everyone has the fun they deserve. A great DJ/MC can actually entertain and inform the guests at a party so they all know what to expect and what to do – and just as importantly, when to do it.

A DJ/MC can control the crowd of people simply through what he says and the music he plays. He can also keep things on track if there are speeches, presentations or other things that must be done. The venue is only booked for a certain number of hours and some speechmakers go on and on. The DJ can ensure that everything finishes on time and no one is left out who has a speech to give.

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