| 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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This week we welcome the following “Newbies” into our Sleeping community.
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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! Back to top |
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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. Back to top |
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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:
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). Back to top |
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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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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:
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. Back to top |
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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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Back to top |
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Sydney Italian Festival |
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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
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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. Back to top |
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Chilli Con Carne Cooking Time: 25 minutes
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