Retirement: the new mid-life crisis?
BLOOD-red sports cars, hair-plugs, empty-nest syndrome: we are all familiar with the cliches that tend to accompany a mid-life crisis. But while we tend to associate the crisis as being around the age of 45, for some it's hitting at retirement.
For some a mid-life crisis can be motivational a desire to try something new such, embrace a hobby...
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Every one counts
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17 May 2012
SUCH is the theme of this year's National Volunteer Week that gives us an opportunity to thank the more than 6 million Australians volunteering their time and energy in support of worthy causes.
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Pleasure by the glass
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A lighter way to travel-stay
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AIRBNB, or air bed and breakfast, is a revolutionary digital community travel tool set to forever change the way we travel and experience other cultures.
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Winter harden your winter garden
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15 May 2012
SAY goodbye to your frangipanis, bellflowers and birds of paradise and hello to home-grown produce that will make gourmet soups and casseroles all throughout winter.
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Psychic astrology: May 13-19, 2012
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Keith Urban: the story so far
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KEITH Urban’s recent album “The Story So Far” is a real tear-jerker.
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Retirement
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Retirement: the new mid-life crisis?
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17 May 2012
BLOOD-red sports cars, hair-plugs, empty-nest syndrome: we are all familiar with the cliches that tend to accompany a mid-life crisis. But while we tend to associate the crisis as being around the age of 45, for some it's hitting at retirement.
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