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Active8
Social Networking: Take the Plunge into a World of Adventure.
A new social network agency has tapped into urban professionals'
lust for adventure by organizing activities with a thrill
for groups of adults in search of the zing of adrenaline.
Sydney Entrepreneur Grant Pollock has come up with an
inspired formula that combines social networking with
adventure activities. Pollock's brainchild, Active8
Your Life, a new web-based concept in organized social
networking, was formally launched recently in Brisbane
amid great interest from professional working people
from every age and income bracket.
Active8
Your Life is a friendship agency - a new concept in
putting people together in a leisure framework without
the formidable pressures and expectations of dating.
Engaging members in fun, activity-based get-togethers,
Active8 puts people in touch with other kindred spirits
with the aim of establishing friendships and new social
groups.
"We had a lot of interest from our members in some of
the more unusual activities, such as flying a jet, which
would normally be a chance-in-a-lifetime thing. We also
do all the normal white-knuckle things - white-water
rafting, abseiling, scuba diving, gliding to name a
few," smiles Pollock. "But our main aim is simply putting
people together - and having fun of course!"
Adults of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. "Don't
worry if you've never tried something before" adds Pollock,
"most people are rank beginners just interested in trying
something exciting and new!". Active8's membership figures
show that women are three times more willing to get
out there and try things than men.
Other activities which are more socially oriented include
getting together over drinks, sampling new cuisine,
theatre, wine and chocolate tastings and art exhibitions.
"In March we will be starting to find these activities
for our members in Brisbane. No longer is there a reason
to miss out on these amazing adventures for lack of
someone to try them with"
Those who have already signed up to Active8 their lives
and meet like-minded new people include those who have
had a change of circumstance (such as divorce, retirement
or relocation), those who are too busy working to make
friends easily, those who want more exciting new experiences
in a safe environment and those who want to avoid the
stress and artificiality of dating agencies. Their verdicts:-
"a brilliant idea," "can't wait to start," "something
new each week to look forward to!" "I really want to
start living my life" and "a great way to have fun and
meet people".
In Brisbane everyone who subscribes before 10th March
will receive a period of 6 weeks free membership. After
that date subscribers to My Health Specials will always
be able to get a discount from the published prices.
Brisbane membership has grown surprisingly quickly and
if the growth rate continues Brisbane's membership will
quickly pass that of Sydney or Melbourne.
To answer all questions and enquiries, visit www.active8yourlife.com
and sign up to change your life!
Walk Against Want: Brisbane Steps out for Good Cause!
Oxfam
Community Aid Abroad is asking residents of Queensland
to take a step towards reducing poverty on Sunday 21
March, by taking part in the 38th annual Walk Against
Want in numerous locations around the state.
People in Queensland will join at least 20,000 other
Australians around the country, enjoying a day of fun
while raising money for Oxfam Community Aid Abroad's
work with poor communities in thirty countries including
East Timor, Guatemala, Cambodia and Ethiopia. Funds
go towards the agency's long-term development and emergency
work in these communities.
"Every day, 800 million people around the world are
going hungry and millions do not have access to clean
water", said Scott Green Queensland Coordinator "The
money that the people of Queensland raise goes a long
way. Just $30 can buy enough maize to feed a drought-affected
family in Ethiopia for one month. While $50 pays for
one month's salary for a teacher in a remote village
in Sri Lanka".
Scott Green added: "To register and enjoy a fun community
day while supporting poor communities around the world,
just call 1800 034 034. You will be sent a sponsor book,
then all you have to do is encourage your family and
friends to sponsor you or join in!"
The Walk Against Want was first held in 1967, to symbolise
the long walk undertaken daily by women in developing
countries to fetch water. For the 2004 event, walk routes
are between 5 and 20 kilometres and participants can
choose to walk, rollerblade, run, travel by pram or
even follow their dogs along the path! Schools and workplaces
are also encouraged to join the event.
For information about the Walk Against Want in Queensland,
please call Scott Green on (07) 3637 4621 To register,
call 1800 034 034, visit an Oxfam Community Aid Abroad
Shop or register online at our website: www.caa.org.au/walk/.
Outshine
Fortitude Valley & West End: For serious care of
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Health Buzz: The
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Superman's
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Short
and Sweet: Avocado Mascarpone on Smoked Salmon
with Crostini!
Ingredients
Serves : 6 Ingredients 250g Australian Mascarpone
or Cream Cheese|2 teaspoons capers, chopped|1 tablespoon
snipped chives|1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind|lemon
juice, to taste|salt and white pepper, to taste|200g
smoked salmon, chopped|1/2 avocado, diced|extra chives,
for garnish|CROSTINI|4 long bread rolls|100g butter,
melted
Method
Mix the mascarpone until softened and gently fold
in the capers, chives, lemon rind, juice and season
to taste. Reserve half the smoked salmon slices and
chop the rest. Gently fold the chopped salmon and avocado
into the mascarpone mixture. The spread should be fairly
chunky, rather than smooth. Refrigerate until required.
Arrange 2-3 smoked salmon slices on each plate, place
a spoonful of mascarpone in the centre. Sprinkle with
black pepper, snipped chives and serve with Crostini.|CROSTINI|Cut
the bread rolls into 5mm slices and arrange on a grill
tray. Brush with melted butter and grill until golden.
Turn over, brush with butter and grill until golden
on the second side. Store in an airtight container until
required.
Serves:
6
Brought
to you by www.dairycorp.com.au
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