Issue 9, May 2009

Well, we are nearly into the Australian winter…maybe it’s still mild for you but it does get alot colder. For guests in Cairns – you have beautiful weather all year round and Sydney siders, it's also a beautiful time of year with temperatures of 20 degrees and lots of sunny days.

This week we’ve got loads of interesting stuff…do you believe in love at first sight? Tune into the Champions League Final on Thursday plus read about how you exercise for your body type.

Some great Sydney and Cairns travel experiences plus lots to do and see.

We’ve got lots of new guests in Sydney – welcome to the Sleeping fold!

If you're in Sydney and looking for work, contact the Sleeping with the Enemy office by email on office@sleepingwiththeenemy.com and they can help you out.

Remember, if you have any ideas for what you would like to read, please email us at daloope@sleepingwiththeenemy.com as we are always keen to receive your feedback.

See ya!

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Newsletter sections...  
NEWBIES CAIRNS SOCIAL EVENT
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
SHARE AN EXPERIENCE THINGS TO DO - CAIRNS
THINGS TO DO - SYDNEY HOT JOBS
STEP INTO LIFE READY, SET, COOK
REFER A FRIEND  
 
This week we welcome the following “Newbies” into our Sleeping community.
In Sydney:
  • Andreas Yevenes Aquirre, Chile
  • Alisha Portolese,
  • Anna Szymanska, Germany
  • Bradley Avery, UK
  • Claire Gaffney, USA
  • Elena Musgrave, UK
  • James Hillier, UK
  • Joshua Bailie, Canada
  • Maja Nielsen, Germany
  • Meghan Gaffney, USA
  • Phillip Sheridan, USA
  • Sabrina Potard, France
  • Fan Yang, China
 In Cairns:
  • Brittany Butler, Canada
  • Jean-Louis Grafeneder, Germany
  • Joseph Sharp, UK
  • Lynsey Vicary, UK
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Cairns – Massive Night at the Heritage

In partnership with IEP (International Exchange Programs), Sleeping with the Enemy Cairns guests are invited to a massive night at the Heritage Bar (corner of Spence and Lake St in the middle of Cairns).

On Thursday June 18th at 7.30pm all Sleeping guests and IEP participants are invited to join in the night.  There will be a FREE barbeque, cheap drink deals and plenty of good times.

We need to know numbers, so please call (0416 881 701) or email David (david@sleepingwiththeenemy.com) to find out more and to book your place.

Get along, meet new people and HAVE FUN!

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Champions League FINAL


Watch Manchester United FC  battle it out against Barcelona FC at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Thursday night.

Switch on to SBS TV - Thursday 28 May at 10.00pm.

“The game has all the ingredients to be a fantastic final”, says Sir Alex Ferguson.

For more details on the latest stories on the UEFA Champions League Final check out www.uefa.com.

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Love at first sight: Possible?
By Dave Singleton


The poets speak of love at first sight. But can you really fall in love with someone you meet once? And if you do fall in love so soon, can you trust your feelings? Will they last?

Let me recap the debate that rages over this. Some say no. Love at first sight is mere animal lust masquerading as deep soul connection by those who need to justify their attraction. Why would anyone trust that? "It's a notion dreamed up by Hollywood romantics who like to air-brush the random happenstance of life until it looks like perfect, sweet destiny," says Californian Bill, 42. "Instant sparks and intense feelings are lust, or maybe puppy love. But they're not real love that comes from time, trust, and respect."

Others believe in the fate and romance of instant love. It happened to them, so it must be true. If love at first sight continues past the first year into the first decade, then who's to argue? "I met my boyfriend eight years ago and we fell in love instantly," says New Yorker Alan, 29. "Our meeting was fate. Our love hasn't changed, just grown."

Lovers may disagree, but what do the experts say? Can they help decode the mystery of what happens when you think you're falling in love with someone right off the bat (I call this the "Jerry-Maguire-you-had-me-at-hello" phenomenon)?

True love: Can it happen in half a second?

In his book Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell presents evidence that humans have a built-in pre-rational ability to size people up instantaneously, which could lead to feelings of love. "When you meet someone for the first time, your mind takes about two seconds to jump to a series of conclusions," says Gladwell. He claims that "those instant conclusions that we reach are really powerful and really important and, occasionally, really good."

What's more, some scientists support the theory that love at first sight is real. But they stop short of predicting relationship success based on initial reactions. Anthropologist Helen Fisher, Ph.D., author of Why We Love, studied the brain to understand what makes attraction such a fiery emotion. Her findings indicate that, just by a person seeing or meeting another, our human brains can experience a chemical reaction which may swiftly lead to romance. And Dr Lucy Brown, a neurologist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York agrees with Dr. Fisher that love at first sight is a real phenomenon, but claims that other non-visual or chemical aspects of a person, such as mannerisms, voice, personality and social status, usually must come into play if lust is to evolve into love.

Letting the nay-sayers have their say...

So, if science supports love at first sight as a valid kickoff in the game of love, then why is there such objection to the notion? A few possible reasons include our tendencies to:
  • Feel gun shy--and with good reason. As the song goes, "Love hurts." The older we get, the more we experience disappointment in relationships. As a result, we become more cautious in our approach to love, and therefore, limited in how open we are to love at first sight. How can you trust something that once caused you pain?

  • Mistakenly equate love at first sight with successful long-term love. In Love at First Sight: The Stories and Science Behind Instant Attraction, author Earl Naumann, Ph.D., examined the possible psychological and biological explanations for love at first sight. He found that "love at first sight triggers" are shallow: physical appearance, personality traits and career potential are the top three. Since long-term relationships require compatibility, common interests and shared goals, love at first sight never guarantees love's longer-term success.
So while science doesn't yet have a definitive answer, maybe it's best to adopt the following attitude: "Understanding the brain remains one of the great scientific frontiers," says physics professor and USA Today science expert James Trefil. "And even though it may cost me my scientific union card to say so, if we never learn any more about love at first sight, it will be fine with me. Some things are just made to be enjoyed."

Maybe we should just treat love at first sight as a welcome hint. Give it a shot, whether it's an explosion of neurotransmitters or the undertow-like emotional pull of fate. Appreciate the feelings, which are a gift. But don't confuse the fast fire of love at first sight with the slow burning flame of a real relationship.

I never thought I'd quote Ronald Reagan, but his famous comment, "Trust, but verify," takes on a new meaning in this context. In romantic terms, it translates to "Believe with an open heart, but act with a cautious one."

Dave Singleton is the author of The MANdates: 25 Rules for Successful Gay Dating, and Behind Every Great Woman is a Fabulous Gay Man (Advice from a Guy Who Gives it to You Straight).

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Experience China for a day in Sydney


A Sydney local recommends you to explore The Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour. Built and initiated by the local Chinese community to share their rich cultural heritage with the people and visitors of Sydney. If your think BORING – well it’s not a typical garden walk, it’s got some great architecture and fantastic pagoda-style pavilions. It’s a relaxing experience and a journey of discovery. There’s some great seats to chill out on throughout the walk – explore, relax and revitalise.

The Chinese Garden of Friendship is open daily from 9.30 am to 5 pm excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day.

The Gardens are located at the southern end of Darling Harbour, near the Sydney Entertainment Centre and adjacent to Chinatown.

The Chinese Garden map provides information on a number of highlights located within the Chinese Garden of Friendship.

For more information:
http://www.darlingharbour.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Chinese_Garden.htm

Admission prices: adults $6 and concession $3.

If you start to get hungry, walk up to the China Town area for some delicious yum –cha!

It’s best if you go around 11am as these things start early. We recommend either BBQ King (20 Goulburn Street) – the Peking Duck is divine or Peking Duck Restaurant (right in the heart of China Town) has fabulous homemade mango pancakes. Both of these places are cheap (no more than $20-$25 per person) and the food is delicious. The ambience is casual and really easy going.

For a midday beer, stroll then along to the Pump House Hotel for a drink on the way home.

Enjoy!

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Kuranda’s Wildlife Experience


Kuranda is located only 30 minutes drive from Cairns but we recommend travelling up by the Scenic Railway and back on the Skyrail Cable Way.

To check out all three of Kuranda’s wildlife attractions – purchase a ticket for only $38.00. With this ticket you will see: Discover Kuranda’s wildlife in their natural habitat – the best part of the experience is being able to hold and interact with the wildlife. The birds and butterflies fly around naturally so you are guaranteed to have them fly over you on even stop off on your shoulder.

You can book a tour for the day or you can purchase your scenic rail and cableway tickets yourself. A multi-pass ticket for the three attractions can be purchased once you get up to Kuranda. A tour will cost you around $150 for the day whereas doing it yourself is a little cheaper.

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CAIRNS Beauty Treatments – HUGE SAVINGS


Would you like to experience a little luxury and pampering but don’t think you can afford it? Well, here’s a great suggestion – check out the Cairns Beauty Academy.

Operating for more than 22 years, the Cairns Beauty Academy salon and school still attracts large numbers of clients for training and pampering.  They have recently moved to new premises at 97 Spence Street to cater to their ever-expanding clientele.
           
There are loads of different treatments available which include hair styling, hair colorings, manicures, facials, pedicures, spa treatments, and massage and beauty packages.

As the academy is a school, beauty students need practice so why don’t you be their guinea pig. If you get a student to do your treatment it comes at heavily discounted prices. This is a great win for you but also gives the students valuable experience with clients and prepares them for employment when they graduate.

The Cairns Beauty Academy is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and 9am to 2pm on Saturday.

Now you can refresh and revitalize without breaking the budget!

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Port Douglas Carnivale


The Port Douglas Carnivale is a 10-day festival in the tropics commencing with a street parade on 22 May and followed by numerous events for all age groups and tastes. Food, wine, music, fireworks, arts, golf, yacht racing, rodeos, competitions, sport and much more.

This Festival's final weekend includes the food and wine festival on Saturday 30 May and the seafood extravaganza on Sunday 31 May.

The Festival’s Venue is at Macrossan Street, Port Douglas.

Now 17 years old, Carnivale has grown from a street fiesta to a broad program which involves the entire community. There’s absolutely every reason you need to head to Port Douglas for this fantastic event!

For further details on the carnival including the program check out http://www.carnivale.com.au/PROGRAM.9.0.html

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Sydney Italian Festival


Like Pasta, Pizza, and Wine?

You're not alone. So why not join in the fun of the Sydney Italian Festival?

Commencing May 19th and running until June 8th, the festival features tons of events featuring delicious food and wine events, arts and culture, a film festival, and fashion and design.

Most of your favourite Italian restaurants will have specials and special events on during the duration of the festival so get ready to load up on the carbs. 

Why would you go?
Because we all love pasta and vino!

WHERE: locations in Leichhardt.

For more information:
www.sydneyitalianfestival.com.au

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SHOP-Aholics! - GRAB A BARGAIN


During a global financial crisis, a girl has to do what a girl has to do when she feels the strings of her purse tightening. With an insatiable appetite for pleasure the true fashionista will manage to find a way around the gloom and doom of economic turmoil.

For the big shoppers who love a bargain, get yourself out to the DFO outlet in Homebush. There are over 90 leading Australian and international brands at up to 70% off  – all under one roof.

There is everything there – ladies and men’s fashion, children’s wear, footwear, handbags and luggage, homewares, Manchester, jewellery and lots more.

How to get there on public transport?
It’s really easy to get there on public transport. Take the train from Central to Strathfield station. Then catch bus 525 and get off at the last stop on Underwood Road, Homebush.

DFO is open 7 days a week from 10am – 6pm.

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This week’s job vacancies for Sydney and Cairns... For further details and instructions on how to apply go to www.seek.com.au

CAIRNS
  • RECEPTIONIST/RENTAL ASSISTANT
    Ray White Cairns has a unique opportunity to work within a busy, dynamic  Real Estate Agency based in the northern suburbs of Cairns.

  • ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE
    Join a great Australian icon! Provide high level administrative support to the Manager - Primary Health Care. Competitive salary plus salary packaging

  • FRONT OFFICE MANAGER – BOUTIQUE CAIRNS RESORT
    Surround yourself in the finest views and spectacular beaches of Cairns in one of the most challenging and truly rewarding opportunities of a lifetime. Front life Hospitality has more details…
SYDNEY
  • FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSISTANTS – CITY TATTERSALLS CLUB
    Food & Beverage hospitality professionals required for part time roles within large stylish CBD venue. Multi outlet environment with excellent benefits – SUBSIDISED MEALS, UNIFORMS AND LAUNDRY PROVIDED.

  • HOTEL SERVICES ASSISTANT – STAR CITY CASINO
    Come and join Sydney’s premier gaming and entertainment venue. Currently undergoing a huge redevelopment, career options are endless...

  • IT Team Executive Assistant – CBD – Financial Services  (Call Talent2)
     7 Month Contract supporting IT Management
    Must have strong MS Word, MS Excel, Visio and MS Powerpoint skills
    Financial Services client
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Best Exercise For Your Body Type


Do you feel your training plan is not delivering you the results you deserve? You may not be training correctly for your body type!

There are a number of different body types and you can thank (or blame) your parents and their genetics for what you have inherited. You can't change your height or bone structure but you CAN change your body fat levels, muscle definition and body shape.

What are the body types?

Type A
You are lean, may have long legs and a very fast metabolism. You can get away with eating anything and still not gain weight. Your body fat levels are low and you have difficulty gaining weight.

Training Tip:
Cardio – 3 times per week (30 min) of low intensity exercise
Weights- 3 times per week working the whole body and combining light and heavy weights

Type B
You gain weight easily and have a rounded body with poor muscle definition and a high percentage of body fat. Your weight fluctuates and losing weight is difficult. Your eating plan may be erratic.

Training tip:
Cardio - 4 times per week of high and low intensity exercise
Weights - 2 times per week using light weights and high repetitions. Keep the rest interval between sets to a maximum of one minute.

Type C
You are athletic and have good muscle definition (low body fat ). Your weight is distributed evenly throughout your body and you can lose weight easily or gain lean muscle fast. You generally eat well and it takes very little training to make you look fit and healthy.

Training Tip:
Cardio - 2-3 times of moderate intensity exercise
Weights - 1-2 times per week focusing on all muscle groups

Note: Some people will not fit into any of these categories but the basic principles still apply. Regular exercise, light weights or resistance training and a healthy low fat diet will deliver lasting results over the long term.

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Chilli Con Carne


Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients
(Serves 4)
  

1 tbs peanut oil
1 brown onion, halved, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbs ground coriander
2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
600g lean beef mince
1 x 400g can Italian diced tomatoes 
2 tbs tomato paste
1 x 300g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
2 tbs drained, chopped jalapeno chillies (optional)
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 x 250g carton light sour cream
3 green shallots, ends trimmed, diagonally thinly sliced
2 tbs chopped fresh coriander leaves
8 gordita flour tortillas, to serve




Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until onion softens. Add ground cumin, ground coriander and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

  2. Add mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 minutes or until it changes colour. Stir in diced tomato, tomato paste and kidney beans. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in chilli (omit if cooking for kids). Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, three-quarters of the green shallots and the coriander leaves in a small bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Warm tortillas following packet directions. Spoon chilli con carne into bowls. Top with a dollop of the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with remaining green shallots. Serve immediately.

Notes & tips

  • Tip: Use chilli con carne to fill baked potatoes; spoon over corn chips and top with cheese for nachos; or as a pizza topping.

  • Tip: You can freeze this dish for up to 1 month. Place in an airtight container. Label, date and freeze. Thaw in fridge overnight.
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EARN AN EASY $25

Attention Sydney siders!
Join our guest referral program and EARN CASH

Here’s how it works?
Tell your friends and anyone you know about our houses in Sydney. If they decide to stay with us you get an instant $25 just for recommending them to us
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Weekly rates
We are a budget, style accommodation – beds in Sydney cost from $170 - $200 per week.  If you love where you live in Sydney now - spread the word about our houses.

How do I join the program?
All you need to do is register with Ian and he’ll sort it out. You’ll be given referral cards and then it’s over to you to refer to friends.

It’s important for you to tell people that they need to bring in the card at the time for booking for them to get the cheaper weekly rate and for you to get your $25 commission.

This is how simple the program is - you get a reward for telling others about our houses.

Tell as many people as you like – that’s more money for you!

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