OUTLOOK on Computers

Computer Tips, Repairs & Help

2008-03-05T09:05:00.008+11:00

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-COMPUTER TIPS-

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Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?

Computer running slowly?…Don’t understand your software?

Internet problems?…………..Don’t know what to do next?

· Help to buy, set up and use your computer

· New or refurbished systems to suit your budget

I have refurbished computers, each internet ready and available now. Fully protected with firewall, antivirus and antispyware installed. Keyboard, mouse and monitor supplied. Ideal first computer or child’s computer.

Please contact me for more details:

Ring John: 9626 9093 or 0408 416 466

Email: getugoing@hotpop.com

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Published each Thursday

Enquire about Joining PWP

Email Outlook

Outlook Online << Click here if you missed any copy of “Outlook”.

Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)

· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year

· Something on every night of the week

· Subsidised children's activities every weekend

· A great new single lifestyle

· Meet people and make friends at PWP

· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas

Members always have discounts at open functions

Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website

BILLBOARD

“Outlook” undergoing change

-STATE-

PLEASE NOTE:

To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, ring Kim on 9833 2633 between 10am and 5pm (if not available leave a message and she will call you back)

-BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS-

BRANCH COMMITTEES:

Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES

to be published here…

-COMBINED BRANCHES-

-CITY-

-HILLS-

-MACARTHUR-

-NORTHSIDE-

-THE COMING WEEK

-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)

-COMPUTER TIPS-

This column will be moving soon to another Blog concerned with computer issues only.

It will be more comprehensive and detailed than ever…

Stay tuned for details and watch for a referral here.

If you have any comments or suggestions, email getugoing@hotpop.com

Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?

Computer running slowly?…Don’t understand your software?

Internet problems?…………..Don’t know what to do next?

· Help to buy, set up and use your computer

· New or refurbished systems to suit your budget

Please contact me for more details:

Ring John: 9626 9093 or 0408 416 466

Email: getugoing@hotpop.com

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Non-Edition #1

2008-01-17T17:11:00.000+11:00

~~Published each Thursday~~

Enquire about Joining PWP

Email Outlook

Outlook Online << Click here if you missed any copy of “Outlook”.

Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)

· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year

· Something on every night of the week

· Subsidised children's activities every weekend

· A great new single lifestyle

· Meet people and make friends at PWP

· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas

Members always have discounts at open functions

Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website

BILLBOARD

“Outlook” Is Suspended

Pending Change Of Editorial Team.

-STATE-

PLEASE NOTE:

To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, ring Kim on 9833 2633 between 10am and 5pm (if not available leave a message and she will call you back)

-BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS-

BRANCH COMMITTEES:

Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES

to be published here…

-COMBINED BRANCHES-

-CITY-

-HILLS-

-MACARTHUR-

-NORTHSIDE-

-THE COMING WEEK

-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)

.STATE PRESIDENT'S DESK.

.PWP DOES IT AGAIN.

-YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP-

-EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT-

-ABC HEALTH NEWS-

-ON THE WEB-

-PWP SOCIAL SERVICES & POLICY NEWS-

-ABC SCIENCE NEWS-

-January 17-

Birthdays

On this day...

:-)

-Afterthought:-

-COMPUTER TIPS-

Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?

Computer running slowly?…Don’t understand your software?

Internet problems?…………..Don’t know what to do next?

· Help to buy, set up and use your computer

· New or refurbished systems to suit your budget

Please contact me for more details:

Ring John: 9626 9093 or 0408 416 466

Email: getugoing@hotpop.com

Approved by PWP SMC - I maintain (gratis) PWP NSW computers and software

Edition #112 288/233

2008-01-10T15:10:00.000+11:00

Published each Thursday

Enquire about Joining PWP

Email Outlook

Outlook Online << Click here if you missed any copy of “Outlook”.

Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)

· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year

· Something on every night of the week

· Subsidised children's activities every weekend

· A great new single lifestyle

· Meet people and make friends at PWP

· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas

Members always have discounts at open functions

Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website

EDITORIAL

BILLBOARD

Sorry there was no “Outlook” last week.

I was away and on the road all day.

Anyway welcome to 2008 and I hope all have a great year.

-STATE-

PLEASE NOTE:

To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, ring Kim on 9833 2633 between 10am and 5pm (if not available leave a message and she will call you back)

-BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS-

BRANCH COMMITTEES:

Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES

to be published here…

-COMBINED BRANCHES-

Saturday 9 February

Open Dance 7.30pm at Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Castle Hill Showgrounds

Have fun dancing to the great music of 'The Bad Sneakers'

BYO drinks & nibbles.

A fund raising event for State Management Committee

Tickets $20 if pre-purchased or $25 on the day

Tickets on sale at all branches

-CITY-

Gremlins In The Sole Parent

1. Firstly on the 16th of January, Ice Skating at Canterbury, a digit dropped off, last four digits of Donna´s phone are 2285

2. ....and the Bookings for Luna Park, the last 3 digits were mixed up on Lisaś mobile, they should be 367.

3. Genesian theatre has to be cancelled. Margaret has not fully recovered from her recent op. and is unable to host this function on Sunday.

4. Franks house warming on Sunday 20^th will have to be postponed. The complex is being renovated and won´t be completed.

-HILLS-

-MACARTHUR-

-NORTHSIDE-

-THE COMING WEEK

-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)

Thursday 10 January

Final Bookings for: Northside: Indian Dinner Sat Jan 12.

MACARTHUR

WELCOME NIGHT

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK/SWIM

Friday 11 January

Final Bookings for: City: Genesian Theatre Sun Jan 13.

CITY OF SYDNEY

DINE OUT AT DOLCISSIMO'S Haberfield

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT HOUSE PARTY @ Greg's, Kellyville.

Saturday 12 January

CITY OF SYDNEY

ADULT HOUSE PARTY @ Marie's, Kareela

Also

LAUGHING GROUP

HILLS DISTRICT

KARAOKE NIGHT @ Dave's, Doonside

MACARTHUR

FAMILY RESTAURANT NIGHT Camden Valley Inn, South Camden

NORTHSIDE

DINNER AT THE INDIAN TEA & CURRY HOUSE Turramurra

Sunday 13 January

CITY OF SYDNEY

~~THE GENESIAN THEATRE Kent St, Sydney~~ CANCELLED (see above)

HILLS DISTRICT

FAMILY CINEMAS WestPoint Blacktown.

Also

FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK Doonside

Also

ADULT SUNDAY FUNDAY

Also

ASQUITH CLUB DINNER

MACARTHUR

BIKE DAY - Campbelltown Bicycle Education Centre

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK / BBQ LUNCH / SWIM - Lane Cove National Park

Monday 14 January

CITY OF SYDNEY

WALK THE BAY

HILLS DISTRICT

BUDGET DINNER

Tuesday 15 January

HILLS DISTRICT

SPORTS CLUB DINNER

Also

SINGLES DANCE

MACARTHUR

MOVIES DAY Campbelltown

NORTHSIDE

DINNER & CHAT

Wednesday 16 January

Final Bookings for: Northside: Hartha Thai Restaurant Jan 18.

CITY OF SYDNEY

ICE SKATING Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink

HILLS DISTRICT

NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION & JOINING NIGHT - not on tonight.

Also

SOCIAL TENNIS

Also

PWP KINDY KIDS

NORTHSIDE

NEW MEMBERS NIGHT The Great Northern Hotel, Chatswood

Thursday 17 January

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK / SWIM

Friday 18 January

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT HOUSE PARTY @ Geoff's, Baulkham Hills

NORTHSIDE

DINNER AT 'HARTHA' THAI RESTAURANT Thornleigh

.STATE PRESIDENT'S DESK.

HAVE A GOOD NEW YEAR

At PWP State Management Committee we wish you all a great New Year.

A New Year is an opportunity to plan ahead – set some goals – plan for some new experiences – make some new commitments.

Good Goals – your health is important – so why not consider some of the great information that is published each week in the Outlook from the ABC Health. Some key areas for health improvement – a little exercise every day helps prevent late onset Diabetes, keeps your heart healthy and helps manage body mass/weight. Smoking reduction or cessation has obvious benefits for the lungs, cancer risk reduction, heart and circulation, aspirin and folic acid a day helps reduce the risk of stroke, omega 3 fish oil a day is good for the circulation and joints, AND socializing more through PWP is good for mental and emotional health.

Planning for new experiences – well why not try to get to a greater diversity of the PWP activities in the program – what about Brett's deep sea fishing (see Sole Parent), what about the Northside bush walks, the City country music nights, the Macarthur picnics, and the Hills Parties or some of the branches dinners. Buy your tickets early for state dances (see Sole Parent for details) and some of the major trips during the year. Support your branches program activities.

New Commitments – this year PWP needs your help – with volunteers, help your branch and state committees or just help us promote PWP – help get some of our posters up in your local area, tell a non-member friend – even bring them to the state dance.

So let us make 2008 a great year with and for PWP – and a great year for you.

Ross F, State President

.PWP DOES IT AGAIN.

ANGELOS BIG SCREEN PARTY

Video clips on a huge cinema screen is always a great attraction at Angelo's parties – as well as a friendly host. It was a big night – big screen – big on mixing and mingling – big on fun. Everyone had a great time. Good to see you all welcoming new members and including them in the chats. Angelo is a regular party host and we thank him for his consistent support of PWP.

-YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP-

WANTED - FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION HELP

If you have experience and skills or are a trainee in this area – or talented amateur – or your kids are studying media production and need a project - we need help to produce a Community Service Announcement type advert for late night TV and community television. A great experience to ad to your resume – email our State President Ross if you are interested – we do really need help rossemail@gmail.com

-EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT-

Macquarie University http://www.mq.edu.au/

Comprehensive programs through the college of commerce, college of humanities and social sciences, college of science and technology and the school of advanced medicine.

AUSTSWIM and water safety course 11 Feb 2008 Resuscitation Sydney Olympic Park

-ABC HEALTH NEWS-

ENERGY DRINKS JOLT BLOOD PRESSURE

Details

PARENTS HOLD SECRET TO BEATING CANCER

Details

RESEARCHERS FIND ALZHEIMER'S, COLD SORE LINK

Details

ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS

These common conditions can't be cured, but they can be managed. Find out how to soothe your skin. Details

AUSTRALIANS NOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF CANCER TESTS: STUDY

Details

SELF-ESTEEM AND OUR PERCEPTION OF THE WORLD AROUND US

Research at Rutgers University in New Jersey has investigated how our self-esteem influences the way we perceive our environment. Details

ATTACHMENT THEORY

How we are brought up plays a significant role in how secure we feel and influences our attachment behaviour. Details

SCIENTISTS FINDING NEW WAYS TO TARGET DIABETES

Details

-ON THE WEB-

National Sport Information Centre

Check out this web site for more information about sport related matters.

-PWP SOCIAL SERVICES & POLICY NEWS-

ABS Trends In Household Consumption

166 kB Free Download

JANUARY 2008: RELEVANT DEPENDENT CHILDREN TURNING 18 BEFORE THE END OF SCHOOL YEAR

Those who pay child support can currently have their financial responsibility for a new biological or adopted child in their care recognised when calculating child support. From 1 January 2008, parents can apply to CSA to have the young person continue to be recognised after they have turned 18, if they are still at secondary school full-time. The parent of the relevant dependent child will need to apply before the child's 18th birthday.

CHILD SUPPORT – METROPOLITAN CENTRES

Newcastle

1 Honeysuckle Drive Boardwalk South, Building B Newcastle NSW 2300 GPO Box 9815

Sydney NSW 2001 8.30am – 4.45pm (local time) Monday to Friday

Parramatta

Level 3, 130 George Street Parramatta NSW 2150 GPO Box 9815 Sydney NSW 2001 8.30am – 4.45pm (local time) Monday to Friday

Sydney

Level 4, 100 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 9815 Sydney NSW 2001 8.30am – 4.45pm (local time) Monday to Friday

Wollongong

60 Burelli Street Wollongong NSW 2500 GPO Box 9815 Sydney NSW 2001 8.30am – 4.45pm (local time) Monday to Friday

-ABC SCIENCE NEWS-

CRICKET'S HONOUR ROLL SHAKEN UP

The current system of ranking the world's greatest cricket batsmen doesn't reflect players' real value to their teams, say researchers, who say there are better statistical methods for deciding who's on top. more

PINOT NOIR GENES OUT OF THE BOTTLE

Italian scientists have cracked open the genetic make-up of pinot noir in a move that may lead to hardier vines and cheaper fine wines. more

SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA HAS ITS HOTTEST YEAR

Southern Australia is on track to have its hottest year on record, say weather experts. more

NEED YOUR SLEEP? STAY OUT OF HOSPITAL

Intensive care units are so noisy and disruptive that patients cannot get the restorative sleep they need to heal, according to a new report. more

==== IN THE SKY THIS WEEK ====

Summer is here once more, and the beautiful constellations of Orion, Taurus and the magnificent rambling constellations of Carina, Puppis and Vela grace our skies again. The school holidays will be an ideal time to head out somewhere dark and view the stars and planets at their best. Summer also means very long twilights in southern Australia, so you may have to wait to see these delights. Despite the warmth of the days, nights are often cool, so don't forget a light jumper before doing any extended star watching. A blanket or rug to sit on is a good idea. Some mosquito repellent will be a must. More

-January 10-

Birthdays

1943 Jim Croce Philadelphia PA, singer/songwriter (Time in a Bottle, Bad Bad Leroy Brown)

1945 Rod Stewart London England, singer (Maggie Mae, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy)

1948 Donald Fagen Passaic NJ, rock vocalist/keyboardist (Steely Dan)

1949 George Foreman Marshall TX, world heavyweight boxing champ (1973-74, 95)

1953 Pat Benatar [Andrezejewski], Brooklyn NY, singer (Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Hell Is for Children)

1958 Shawn Colvin singer/guitarist

On this day...

1878 US Senate proposes female suffrage

1928 Soviet Union orders exile of Leon Trotsky

1939 Bradman hits 186 South Africa vs Queensland before Christ (SIC!) catches him at short-leg

1946 UN General Assembly convenes for 1st time (London)

1949 RCA introduces 45 RPM record

1956 Elvis records "Heartbreak Hotel"

1957 Anthony Eden resigns & Harold Macmillan becomes PM Britain

1958 Jerry Lee Lewis "Great Balls of Fire" reaches #1 on the country and r&b charts, #2 on the pop chart

1997 Dow Corning provides $2.95 billion to settle breast implant suits

:-) When Insults Had Class

· These glorious insults are from an era when cleverness with words was still valued, before a great portion of the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words, not to mention waving middle fingers.

· The exchange between Churchill & Lady Astor: She said, "If you were my husband I'd give you poison," and he said, "If you were my wife, I'd drink it."

· A member of Parliament to Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease." "That depends, Sir," said Disraeli, "on whether I embrace your policies or your mistress."

· "He had delusions of adequacy." - Walter Kerr

· "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." - Winston Churchill

· "A modest little person, with much to be modest about." - Winston Churchill (to HarryTruman about Clement Atlee)

· "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." – Clarence Darrow

· "Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time reading it." - Moses Hadas

· "He can compress the most words into the smallest idea of any man I know." - Abraham Lincoln

· "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

· "He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends." - Oscar Wilde

· "I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend.... if you have one." - George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill

· "Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second... if there is one." - Winston Churchill, in response.

· "I feel so miserable without you; it's almost like having you here." - Stephen Bishop

· "He is a self-made man and worships his creator." - John Bright

· "I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing trivial." - Irvin S. Cobb

· "He is not only dull himself, he is the cause of dullness in others." - Samuel Johnson

· "He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up." - Paul Keating

· "There's nothing wrong with you that reincarnation won't cure." - Jack E. Leonard

· "He has the attention span of a lightning bolt." - Robert Redford

· "They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge." - Thomas Brackett Reed

· "In order to avoid being called a flirt, she always yielded easily." – Charles, Count Talleyrand

· "He loves nature in spite of what it did to him." - Forrest Tucker

· "Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?" - Mark Twain

· "His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." - Mae West

· “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." - Oscar Wilde

· "He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (18 44-1912)

· "He has Van Gogh's ear for music." - Billy Wilder

· "I've had a perfectly wonderful evening But this wasn't it." - Groucho Marx

-Afterthought:-

“You tell yourself you're not my kind

But you don't even know your mind

And you could have a change of heart” – Donald Fagen

-COMPUTER TIPS-

What's Going On With Windows XP SP3?

The new Service Pack 3 for Windows XP has been a long time coming for most XP users. Ever since Microsoft announced they were going to be releasing it, they've sort of been giving us the run around as to when it will actually be available for download.

If you recall, back when Microsoft first started talking about the XP SP3, they gave us an initial release date for sometime in the year 2006. Well, that then got pushed back to sometime in 2007 and then one more time for 2008. As you all know, in the meantime, the new Windows Vista operating system was released and as a result, anything that had to do with XP was put on the back burner. Since then, Microsoft has been working on a Service Pack 1 for Vista as well, so the SP3 release was just pushed back even further.

As it stands right now, the Windows XP SP 3 will be released in the first half of 2008. Right now, it is still being tested and the final touches are being added to it.

There are not a lot of details on what all will be included with the SP3, but it looks like a lot of the changes have to do with the Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player programs. A lot of those updates have already taken place in those two applications, but additions will be included with the SP3 release as well. There will also be some changes within the Windows Live Messenger program and those will be put into place when the updated SP3 becomes available for download.

Microsoft will be releasing WinXP SP3 soon. If they don't, they're going to have a lot of upset customers.

Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?

Computer running slowly?…Don’t understand your software?

Internet problems?…………..Don’t know what to do next?

· Help to buy, set up and use your computer

· New or refurbished systems to suit your budget

Please contact me for more details:

Ring John: 9626 9093 or 0408 416 466

Email: getugoing@hotpop.com

Approved by PWP SMC - I maintain (gratis) PWP NSW computers and software

Edition #111 287/232

2007-12-26T11:37:00.000+11:00

Published each Thursday

Enquire about Joining PWP

Email Outlook

Outlook Online << Click here if you missed any copy of “Outlook”.

Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)

· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year

· Something on every night of the week

· Subsidised children's activities every weekend

· A great new single lifestyle

· Meet people and make friends at PWP

· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas

Members always have discounts at open functions

Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website

EDITORIAL

BILLBOARD

-Happy New Year ! -

-STATE-

The office will be closed until the 2nd of January.

PLEASE NOTE:

To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, ring Kim on 9833 2633 between 10am and 5pm (if not available leave a message and she will call you back)

-BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS-

BRANCH COMMITTEES:

Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES

to be published here…

-COMBINED BRANCHES-

-CITY-

-HILLS-

-MACARTHUR-

-NORTHSIDE-

-THE COMING WEEK

-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)

Thursday 27 December

Rien du tout !

Friday 28 December

Final Bookings for: City: All India Restaurant Sat Dec 29.

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT 'IN BETWEEN XMAS AND NEW YEAR' HOUSE PARTY @ Peter W's, Werrington County

Saturday 29 December

Final Bookings for: City: Copper Art class Sun 6th Jan.

CITY OF SYDNEY

LAUGHING GROUP

Also

DINE AT 'ALL INDIA RESTAURANT’ 'The Bijou' Balmain

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULTS ONLY DINNER Fortune Palace, Penrith

Sunday 30 December

HILLS DISTRICT

TEN PIN BOWLING

Also

ASQUITH DINNER

Also

KINDY KIDS Castle Hill

MACARTHUR

FAMILY CAMP Kangaroo Valley

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK/SWIM Kuringai Chase National Park

Also

JAZZ SUNDAZE Manly

Monday 31 December

CITY OF SYDNEY

ADULT NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY @ Kathy's, West Ryde

HILLS DISTRICT

BUDGET DINNER

MACARTHUR

FAMILY CAMP AND NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

NORTHSIDE

ADULT NEW YEARS EVE PARTY @ Pumla's, Northbridge

Tuesday 1 January

STATE

All members of the State Management Committee wish all members and their families a very happy New Year.

CITY OF SYDNEY

A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to members and their families.

HILLS DISTRICT

SPORTS CLUB DINNER

Also

NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION AND JOINING NIGHT

Wednesday 2 January

HILLS DISTRICT

KINGSWOOD DANCE

Also

SOCIAL TENNIS

Also

PWP KINDY KIDS

Thursday 3 January

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK/SWIM

Friday 4 January

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT 'INTRODUCE A FRIEND' HOUSE PARTY @ Peter's, Baulkham Hills

.STATE PRESIDENT'S DESK.

CHRISTMAS IS FOR CHILDREN

One of the great joys of Christmas is to share it with children, whether your own, grandchildren or nieces and nephews.

If you don't have any accessible you can always borrow some, well sort of – why not help out at a local children's charity with their Christmas activities – donate a present to one of the community welfare trees for disadvantaged children.

CHRISTMAS WITH PWP FRIENDS

Another joy of Christmas time is to share it with your PWP friends – support the various branch functions during this period – don't stay home alone – get out and add some cheer to our many PWP functions. The branches all have something on – so there are no excuses.

Have a great Christmas and see you at one of the functions. All the best.

Ross, State President

.PWP DOES IT AGAIN.

CITY OF SYDNEY BRANCH 40th BIRTHDAY

The Branch had a great night to celebrate the 40th birthday. It was well attended with representatives of all the branches supporting our City of Sydney branch friends. President Peter and the branches committee should be congratulated on keeping the tradition of a great branch thriving – and thank you to all the committee members and hosts over the past 40 years – the making of legends – such is the branch and its long history in supporting single parents and their children. Kathy's who is a regular friendly and welcoming host help make this a great night for all.

-YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP-

WANTED – HELP IN GETTING SPONSORSHIP

We need help in getting some sponsorship help with sponsoring the children of single parent families and also children with a disability for our major SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS. It could be a worthwhile community contribution for commercial organisations. All sponsorship will be given acknowledgement in our Sole Parent and PWP Outlook, as well as a Certificate of Appreciation and a press release for the local newspaper where the sponsor is based. If you can help then email our State President Ross at rossemail@gmail.com

-EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT-

University of Western Sydney [UWS] http://www.uws.edu.au

Under-graduate and post-graduate education. Schools of education, humanities, communications, psychology, social sciences, accounting, law, management, marketing, nursing, medicine, engineering, natural sciences, computing, and health sciences.

-ABC HEALTH NEWS-

THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC

A researcher in the United States claims that the reason for the obesity epidemic is more than just the calories we eat and the lack of exercise: it's a substance widely used in food manufacturing. Details

MEDITATION HELPS KIDS WITH ADHD

Details

RESEARCH SUGGESTS BIOLOGICAL BASE FOR ADHD

Details

-ABC SCIENCE NEWS-

FRAGILE X SYNDROME PARTLY CURED IN MICE

Genetic engineering can correct the worst symptoms in mice of fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental retardation and autism, US researchers report. More

BALI DEAL A ‘STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION’

The new treaty to tackle climate change signed in Bali at the weekend has been welcomed by Australian scientists as a "step in the right direction" and a vindication of their work in the field. More

PINOT NOIR GENES OUT OF THE BOTTLE

Italian scientists have cracked open the genetic make-up of pinot noir in a move that may lead to hardier vines and cheaper fine wines. More

==== IN THE SKY THIS WEEK ====

The Full Moon is Monday December 24. Mars rises progressively in the north-eastern sky, and is near the Moon on Sunday December 23. On Christmas Day, Mars is at opposition – you can best view the planet through a telescope between December 20 and January 3. Even without a telescope, you can see Mars forming a triangle with the red stars Alderbaran in Taurus and Betelgeuse in Orion, with the beautiful Pleiades cluster nearby. In the early morning Saturn can be seen high above the north-eastern horizon and Venus can be easily seen above the eastern horizon. On Friday December 28 the Moon will be near Saturn. Venus enters the head of Scorpius in January, and on Thursday January 3 Venus is very close to the bright star Beta Scorpii. On the morning of January 5 the crescent Moon, Venus and the bright star Antares form an attractive triangle. Mercury enters the evening twilight sky in January, on Wednesday January 9 the thin crescent Moon is just below Mercury. More

-ON THE WEB-

National Centre for Culture and Recreation Statistics

An interesting reference site for social science research.

-PWP SOCIAL SERVICES & POLICY NEWS-

ABS Wealth in homes of owner-occupier households 157 KB Free Download

The Child Support Agency needs parents to update their contact details

Significant changes are being made to the Child Support Scheme from 1 July 2008 and all child support payments will need to be reassessed. The Child Support Agency (CSA) is currently running a campaign between now and the end of July 2007 to make sure they have the most up-to-date contact details for all parents. The CSA needs all of their customers to update their contact details so they can let them know about the changes, and so CSA can make sure they get the new assessments right.

For more information or to update your details go to www.australia.gov.au/csa Or To update your contact details with the CSA, call 131 272

WorkCover NSW 2007

This guide provides an overview of the benefits that an injured worker is entitled to. Click here to download (PDF document).

-December 27-

Birthdays

1822 Louis Pasteur Dole France, bacteriologist (pasteurization)

1901 Marlene Dietrich Berlin Germany, singer/actress (Blue Angel)

1948 Gérard Depardieu France, actor (Get Out Your Handkerchiefs, Danton)

On this day...

1831 Darwin begins his voyage to South America on board the HMS Beagle

1949 Queen Juliana (Netherlands) grants sovereignty to Indonesia

1981 Lillee becomes the leading wicket-taker in Test Crickets with 310

1995 Boon completes his 21st Test Cricket century (110 vs SL, MCG)

:-) One Clever Kid's "Bible in a Nutshell"

In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, "The Lord thy God is one," but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said, "Give me a light!" and someone did. Then God made the world.

He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren't embarrassed because mirrors hadn't been invented yet. Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden. Not sure what they were driven in though, because they didn't have cars.

Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as he was Abel. Pretty soon all of the early people died off, except for Methuselah, who lived to be like a million or something.

One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy, but one of his kids was kind of a Ham. Noah built a large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to join him, but they said they would have to take a rain check.

After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob was more famous than his brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his birthmark in exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who wore a really loud sports coat.

Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was Charlton Heston. Moses led the Israel Lights out of Egypt and away from the evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on Pharaoh's people. These plagues included frogs, mice, lice, bowels, and no cable. God fed the Israel Lights every day with manicotti. Then He gave them His Top Ten Commandments. These include don't lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbour's stuff. Oh, yeah, I just thought of one more: Humor thy father and thy mother.

One of Moses' best helpers was Joshua who was the first Bible guy to use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol and the fence fell over on the town.

After Joshua came David. He got to be king by killing a giant with a slingshot. He had a son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and 500 porcupines. My teacher says he was wise, but that doesn't sound very wise to me. After Solomon there were a bunch of major league prophets. One of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then barfed up on the shore. There were also some minor league prophets, but I guess we don't have to worry about them.

After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the star of the New Testament. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. (I wish I had been born in a barn, too, because my mum is always saying to me, "Close the door! Were you born in a barn?" It would be nice to say, "As a matter of fact, I was.") During His life, Jesus had many arguments with sinners like the Pharisees and the Republicans. Jesus also had twelve opossums. The worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they named a terrible vegetable after him.

Jesus was a great man. He healed many leopards and even preached to some Germans on the Mount. But the Republicans and all those guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn't stick up for Jesus. He just washed his hands instead.

Anyways, Jesus died for our sins, then came back to life again. He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the Aluminum. His return is foretold in the book of Revolution.

(Thanks, Suzee)

-Afterthought:-

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but rather the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin

-IT & CONSUMER ELECTRONICS-

Now, Where Was I?

Have you ever found yourself looking for the last place you were working in a long MS Word document?

You know, it's a 10, 20, 30 page monster and you were working on something somewhere in the middle when you last saved and closed it out.

When you reopened the document, the cursor was on page one, in the top left hand corner. So, there you are, patiently scrolling through the mess, trying to find your lost location.

Want a quick way to go right back to the last place you edited? Yes? (Of course, who wouldn't want to eliminate all that searching?!)

Next time you need to return to the exact location of your last edit, simply try Shift + F5.

Here's a bit of bad news for Word 2007 users though: This trick works within the same editing session, but not when you reopen a file.

For everyone else, you'll find that two easy keys, Shift + F5, will do the trick really quick!

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Edition #110 286/231

2007-12-20T09:38:00.000+11:00

Published each Thursday

Enquire about Joining PWP

Email Outlook

Outlook Online << Click here if you missed any copy of “Outlook”.

Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)

· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year

· Something on every night of the week

· Subsidised children's activities every weekend

· A great new single lifestyle

· Meet people and make friends at PWP

· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas

Members always have discounts at open functions

Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website

BILLBOARD

-Merry Christmas To All -

EDITORIAL

My apologies for no “Outlook” for several weeks. This was due to family commitments which suddenly called me away.

-STATE-

The office will be closed between the 24th to the 2nd of January and if you wish to renew, please get in before that date. See below about renewing by credit card.

PLEASE NOTE:

To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, ring Kim on 9833 2633 between 10am and 5pm (if not available leave a message and she will call you back)

-BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS-

BRANCH COMMITTEES:

Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES

to be published here…

-COMBINED BRANCHES-

Huskisson Camp

Begins: 26th December 2007 Finishes: 12th January 2008

Bookings close today !

-CITY-

-HILLS-

RIP

Neil Baulderstone who has passed away after a long illness.

-MACARTHUR-

-NORTHSIDE-

-THE COMING WEEK

-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)

Thursday 20 December

CITY OF SYDNEY

BELVOIR STREET THEATRE

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK / SWIM

Friday 21 December

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT INTRODUCE A FRIEND 'ITS NEARLY XMAS' HOUSE PARTY @ Jenny's, Glenwood

MACARTHUR

FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALK meet at Kathy's, Bradbury

Saturday 22 December

Final Bookings for: Hills: Fortune Palace Sat. Dec 29.

CITY OF SYDNEY

LAUGHING GROUP

MACARTHUR

ADULT PYJAMA PARTY @ Chris’s, Ingleburn

NORTHSIDE

ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY @ Warren's Marsfield where 'THE INVINCIBLES' will play

Sunday 23 December

HILLS DISTRICT

FAMILY CHRISTMAS LUNCH The Carousel Inn, Rooty Hill

Also

ASQUITH DINNER

MACARTHUR

FAMILY HOUSE PARTY # Chris G's, Ingleburn

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK / SWIM Kuringai Chase National Park

Monday 24 December

CITY OF SYDNEY

WALK THE BAY

HILLS DISTRICT

BUDGET DINNER

Also

FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE DRINKIES Blacktown Workers Sports Club

Tuesday 25 December

HILLS DISTRICT

FAMILY CHRISTMAS DAY DROP IN 11am to 2pm Rebecca's Seven Hills

Wednesday 26 December

HILLS DISTRICT

KINGSWOOD DANCE

Also

PWP KINDY KIDS

NORTHSIDE

BOXING DAY BUSHWALK/SWIM Rose Bay

Thursday 27 December

Rien du tout !

Friday 28 December

Final Bookings for: City: All India Restaurant Sat Dec 29.

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT 'IN BETWEEN XMAS AND NEW YEAR' HOUSE PARTY @ Peter W's, Werrington County

.STATE PRESIDENT'S DESK.

PWP CREATIVE ARTS AWARDS (FITAP) PROGRAM

You may not realize that PWP NSW, PWP Australia and all PWP Branches in different parts of the world participate in a creative arts awards program called FITAP – Family Individual Talent Awards Program. It is for both the children and the adult PWP Members.

You can lodge a great diversity of works for judging in your age group and category of works. It could be graphic arts (drawing, painting, cartooning, etc.), literary (short stories, poetry, etc.), photography, crafts, musical and a number of other categories.

The program is a great self esteem boost for the kids – so many winning certificates and trophies at different levels. There are awards at the branch level, the state level, the national Australian level and even the international level.

When the kids later start applying for jobs, course entry or scholarships they can sight the awards they have won through PWP – it could give them a competitive advantage over other candidates.

Our local branches need FITAP Branch Coordinators. So if you are interested in promoting this at a local level – then let your Branch President know. You only need to organize one craft workshop each two month program. It could be a water colour painting day & BBQ, it could be a plaster cast painting day, a cartooning workshop, a candle making day, or other creative workshops only limited by your imagination. You liaise with your Branch Family Program Coordinator to set a date that will fit in with their program and not conflict with other events planned. It is always a good idea to have a sausage sizzle BBQ with the afternoon workshop. It would be included in the Sole Parent Program and open for members from other branches. At the end of the day – digital photos could be taken of the work and attached to a FITAP form and the participant now has an entry.

Ross F State President

.PWP DOES IT AGAIN.

A JEWEL OF A PARTY HOSTED BY JULES

Well Julie actually, our State Vice President Programs. It was a great night of good company, chatting, finger food, a social drink (in moderation) and some excellent music again – and dancing. Nice to see a number of new members there and the PWP crowd making them all welcome and including them in conversations. Julie we greatly appreciate all the trouble you go to in hosting these parties and the state functions and week-end trips you organize for us. Don't miss the special state dance she is organizing for February – more details soon.

-YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP-

If you are interested in any of the positions listed below, please email our President, Ross, at rossemail@gmail.com

WANTED - PWP STATE SECRETARY/ MINUTE SECRETARY

A great way to give something back to PWP is to help with committee work. The State Management Committee desperately need a Secretary/Minute Secretary to help with our monthly meetings. The main task is taking the minutes, typing them up using our Word template/format of a previous sample set, and emailing them to the committee as soon as possible and then putting into the Minute Book once they are approved. So you need a computer with MS Word and email to do this job. But it is a great way to help keep PWP going. All your fellow committee members are committed volunteers.

WANTED - PWP STATE MARKETING DIRECTOR

If you have an interest for flair for marketing then we need your help. Work with the President and fellow committee volunteers to promote PWP to potential new members, the media and other organisations. Attend a monthly committee meeting. It could be a good role for someone interested in getting into the marketing field. WANTED - PWP STATE COMMUNITY RELATIONS - SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY DIRECTOR

If you have an interest in social policy issues of concern to single parents and their children - you could help us on the state committee. Some of the options could be to research and report on social policy issues, help organise some Free Public Seminars for single parents (using guest speakers), liaise with other social welfare groups. Attend a monthly committee meeting.

WANTED - PWP STATE PRESS RELATIONS COORDINATOR

We need help to fax to local newspapers information for community calendars, send out some press releases and help raise the profile of PWP in the local media. If you have access to a fax machine &/or email this would be great. If you are interested in journalism here is your chance but not necessary.

-EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT-

-ABC HEALTH NEWS-

Another ABC Cancer Case Confirmed

A year ago, a cancer cluster forced the ABC to shut down its Brisbane headquarters, when experts deemed the building was unsafe. Now, a mother of two young boys has become the latest former employee to be diagnosed with breast cancer, taking the number of reported cases in the cluster to 16. The news has sent more shockwaves and despair through the national broadcaster. More

Alcohol Overtakes Illicit Drugs As Key Concern Of Rehab Centre

It's a sobering reminder this festive season that alcohol has overtaken illicit drugs as the main reason for rehabilitation at one of Australia's largest treatment centres. The CEO of Odyssey House in Sydney says it's the first time in 30 years that heroin or another addictive substance has not been their primary concern. A national alcohol and drug researcher says it should be no surprise given the level of alcohol abuse in the general community. More

Anti-Smoking Pill Linked To Depression

A pill designed to help smokers quit is causing concern after reports that it led to suicides and depression among some patients in the United States. The prescription drug sold as Champix was launched in Sydney today and will be available on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme from January. More

-ABC SCIENCE NEWS-

CHIMPS OUTSMART UNI STUDENTS

Young chimpanzees are better than university students at playing a computer game that tests numerical memory, a new study shows. Details

SUNLIGHT MAY SAVE KIDS' SIGHT

Exposure to sunlight could be a critical factor in stopping children from becoming short-sighted, Australian researchers have found. Details

SATURN'S MOON HOME TO LIFE'S BUILDING BLOCKS

Scientists don't know how it happened, but the oxygen-starved atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan contains chemicals that on Earth can serve as building blocks for complex organic molecules. Details

==== IN THE SKY THIS WEEK ====

The New Moon is Monday December 10. With the Moon no longer interfering Comet 17/P Holmes is still visible again in northern Australia. It is just visible to the unaided eye as a fuzzy star-like object. It will appear very low above the northern horizon between 11pm to midnight am (daylight saving) and the best places for viewing this comet are QLD, NT, northern NSW and northern WA. Jupiter is very low in evening twilight. On the evening of Monday December 10 the keen eyed can see the thin crescent Moon near Jupiter very near the horizon half an hour after Sunset. At midnight red Mars can now be seen as the brightest object above the north-eastern horizon. Saturn and brilliant white Venus can be easily seen above the eastern horizon in the early twilight. More

-ON THE WEB-

NSW Office of Industrial Relations

Do you need to look up a state industrial award for conditions of employment then check out this site.

http://www.blogger.com/www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/action/legisln/index.html

BBC World Service News Bulletin

If you want to know what is going on in the world.

http://www.blogger.com/www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/newssummary.shtml

-PWP SOCIAL SERVICES & POLICY NEWS-

ABS Participation in sports and physical recreation 145 KB Free Download

Risk-assessment practices in the private rental sector: implications for low-income renters Positioning Paper

This Positioning Paper provides the context, sets out the theoretical framework and outlines the research strategy underpinning a study into the factors influencing risk-assessment and tenancy allocation practices used by property managers in the private rental market. The study builds on previous research demonstrating that a relatively large proportion of low-cost private rental accommodation is occupied by moderate- to high-income households. However, this is occurring in an environment where the private rental sector is now the de facto main provider of rental housing for lower-income households across Australia. Australian Housing & Urban Research Institute (AHURI), October 2007 Click here to download publication.

Products for 2007 Taxpayers with Print Disabilities

The Australian Taxation Office and Vision Australia offer free products for taxpayers with difficulty reading standard print, so they have access to the same information as others in the community. Phone the ATO on 13 28 61 about alternative format products; phone 1300 720 092 to obtain the products.

-December 20-

Birthdays

1868 Harvey S Firestone Industrialist, where the rubber meets the road

1894 Sir Robert Menzies Australian PM (1939-41, 1949-66)

1946 Patti Smith singer/songwriter

1948 Alan Parsons England, musician/producer/engineer (Alan Parsons Project, Pink Floyd, Beatles)

1948 "Little" Stevie Wright rocker (Easybeats)

1955 Ed Kuepper German/Australian, singer/songwriter (Saints)

1957 Billy Bragg Barking Essex England, singer/songwriter (It Says Here, Ideology)

1960 John Fitzgerald Australia, tennis star

On this day...

1879 Tom Edison privately demonstrated incandescent light at Menlo Park

1920 Bob Hope becomes an American citizen

1939 Radio Australia begins overseas short-wave service

1957 Elvis Presley given draft notice to join US Army for National Service

1967 "The Graduate", starring Dustin Hoffman & Anne Bancroft, premieres

1967 Ian Anderson & Glenn Cornick form rock group Jethro Tull

1980 USSR formally announces death of Alexei Kosygin

1991 Paul Keating installed as premier of Australia

:-) Definitions

ADULT:

A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.

BEAUTY PARLOUR:

A place where women curl up and dye.

CANNIBAL:

Someone who is fed up with people.

CHICKENS:

The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead.

COMMITTEE:

A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.

DUST:

Mud with the juice squeezed out.

EGOTIST:

Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation.

HANDKERCHIEF:

Cold Storage.

INFLATION:

Cutting money in half without damaging the notes.

MOSQUITO:

An insect that makes you like flies better.

RAISIN:

Grape with a sunburn.

SECRET:

Something you tell to one person at a time.

SKELETON:

A bunch of bones with the person scraped off.

TOOTHACHE:

The pain that drives you to extraction.

TOMORROW:

One of the greatest Labour saving devices of today.

YAWN:

An honest opinion openly expressed.

-Afterthought:-

"In all my life I have treated the press with marked contempt and remarkable success." – R G Menzies

· “No, there's no way that a GST will ever be part of our policy.”

· “Truth is absolute, truth is supreme, truth is never disposable in national political life. “

· “If I am wrong and you are right then the democratic process of the Australian community will vindicate you and condemn me.” – J W Howard

“This is the sweetest victory of all. This is a victory for the true believers; the people who, in difficult times, have kept the faith.” – P J Keating

I do not know whether I will be in this place for a short or a long time. That is for others to decide. But what I do know is that I have no intention of being here for the sake of just being here. Together with my colleagues it is my intention to make a difference. – K M Rudd

-IT & CONSUMER ELECTRONICS-

Q: What's The Deal Between Windows XP & Vista?

Where do they stand in comparison to each other these days? Is one really better than the other?

A: To begin, some new tests were done on both XP and Vista and they revealed that XP, along with its new Service Pack 3 (beta version), has twice the performance ratings of Vista. And that's even with Vista's beta Service Pack 1 as well. That's pretty intense, isn't it?! Now, the full version of Vista's SP1 is supposed to be released early next year (2008), but the beta version was still tested and it didn't really do much to outshine its predecessor.

So, what exactly did the tests find? Well, for one, Vista, with and without its SP1, performed much slower than Windows XP. It took the Vista operating system 80 seconds to complete the test, while it only took XP 35. Like I said before, Vista was tested both with and without the Service Pack and that brought up some interesting results as well. With the SP1, Vista's performance increased less than two percent and that was rated next to XP's improvement of 10 percent with its SP3.

Unfortunately, if the Vista SP1 does not improve significantly, that could lead to another huge setback for the Vista operating system. Several businesses and individuals are waiting for the SP1 to be released before they make the switch over to Vista. As of right now, only 13 percent of businesses have already started using Vista and it doesn't look like that number will change much, unless the SP1 makes some big changes. According to Microsoft, the service packs are "still in development" though, so hopefully that will help Vista in the long run. "It has always been our goal to deliver service packs that meet the full spectrum of customer needs," a Microsoft spokesperson said. Let's hope they do!

The article also went over how Microsoft feels about the initial release of Vista, which occurred almost one year ago. According to Microsoft's corporate vice president Mike Sievert, the launch of Vista did not go as well as they thought it would. "Frankly, the world wasn't 100 percent ready for Windows Vista." And that may be true, but it doesn't seem like Microsoft really did enough to inform the users about the new features and benefits of Vista. Windows Vista comes with a lot of complex features and Microsoft didn't really educate the world about them. NPD analyst Chris Swenson said that Microsoft should have done some more advertising for Vista when it first came out through TV, radio and print ads. The amount of advertising done for Vista rated poorly against what was done for Windows XP.

Maybe we're all just used to XP, but the sales show it's much more popular than Vista as well. During the first six months of retail sales, Vista fell 59.7 percent below what XP sold when it was first released. That's a huge difference! PC manufacturers are also still selling XP computers, because the demand for them is so high. Microsoft set a deadline of January 31, 2008 for all XP sales to end, but they have been forced to extend that until June 2008, because they are still very popular among users. According to Microsoft, 88 million copies of Vista have been sold, but that still doesn't stack up to the numbers XP has brought in.

So, as you can see, Windows Vista is having a hard time getting past the craze of Windows XP, but hopefully with some additional updates and changes, it will be a top notch operating system one day as well. We can only hope!

Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?

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Internet problems?…………..Don’t know what to do next?

· Help to buy, set up and use your computer

· New or refurbished systems to suit your budget

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Edition #109 285/230

2007-11-15T12:57:00.000+11:00

Published each Thursday

Enquire about Joining PWP

Email Outlook

Outlook Online << Click here if you missed any copy of “Outlook”.

Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)

· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year

· Something on every night of the week

· Subsidised children's activities every weekend

· A great new single lifestyle

· Meet people and make friends at PWP

· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas

Members always have discounts at open functions

Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website

BILLBOARD

-STATE-

IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DUE (OR OVERDUE?)

A reminder that you need to check on your membership and pay promptly otherwise you will not receive your Soleparent (new issue due soon).

DON’T MISS OUT !

PLEASE NOTE:

To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, ring Kim on 9833 2633 between 10am and 5pm (if not available leave a message and she will call you back)

-BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS-

BRANCH COMMITTEES:

Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES

to be published here…

-COMBINED BRANCHES-

-CITY-

CITY OF SYDNEY’S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Saturday 17th at Kathy’s, West Ryde

We’ve been waiting 40 years and now we’re counting down the days. We were the first branch in NSW. We want this to be the City party of the year, so come help us celebrate! We’ve expanded Kathy’s backyard to accommodate the extra guests. All Branches welcome! Enjoy our warm hospitality and dance to City's popular music system played by our DJ Eddie. $6 plus usual, (or pay $10 extra) SNCP. Get on the phone NOW! And phone all your old friends who have been in PWP through the years. Ring talk back radio; tell the world that’s its City of Sydney’s 40th Birthday. For 40 years, we’ve been meeting people and making friends.

We want the City’s 40th to be a memorable night.

Direct any enquiries to Margaret D 9558 9701

(permission obtained to publish phone number)

-HILLS-

-MACARTHUR-

-NORTHSIDE-

-THE COMING WEEK

-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)

Thursday 15 November

Final Bookings for: Macarthur - Isabelle's Restaurant, 17 Nov.

HILLS DISTRICT

OPEN FAMILY SQUASH

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK

Friday 16 November

CITY OF SYDNEY

FAMILY DINNER AT ENGADINE BOWLING CLUB

Also

DINE AT STAR OF THAILAND Drummoyne

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT INTRODUCE A FRIEND ROLE REVERSAL HOUSE PARTY @ Sue's, Kellyville

MACARTHUR

CAMPBELLTOWN RSL

Saturday 17 November

CITY OF SYDNEY

CITY OF SYDNEY'S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY @ Kathy's, West Ryde

Also

SYDNEY WELSH CHURCH CHOIR AT HORNSBY RSL CLUB

HILLS DISTRICT

YOUNG SINGLES DINNER & BAND Peachtree Tavern, Penrith

MACARTHUR

ISABELLE'S WOODFIRED PIZZERIA Leumeah

NORTHSIDE

ADULT HOUSE PARTY @ Marie's, Epping

Sunday 18 November

Final Bookings for: City - Family Christmas party Sun 25 Nov.

CITY OF SYDNEY

WALK ALONG THE FORESHORES OF BOTANY BAY

Also

WORKSHOP PHOTO SCRAPBOOKING

HILLS DISTRICT

FAMILY BBQ / PICNIC Crestwood Reserve, Baulkham Hills

Also

ASQUITH DINNER

Also

ADULT TENNIS

MACARTHUR

FAMILY HOUSE PARTY WITH CRAFT ACTIVITIES (FITAP) @ Kathy's Bradbury

Also

FAMILY DINNER AT THE CAMPBELLTOWN TENNIS CLUB

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK/SWIM - Blue Mountains National Park

Also

JAZZ AT BERRY ISLAND Shirley Rd, Wollstonecraft

Monday 19 November

Final Bookings for: Macarthur - Bents Basin Camp, 1 Dec.

CITY OF SYDNEY

WALK THE BAY

HILLS DISTRICT

BUDGET DINNER

NORTHSIDE

INFORMAL MORNING DISCUSSION AND COFFEE AND CHAT Wahroonga

Tuesday 20 November

HILLS DISTRICT

SPORTS CLUB DINNER

Also

PLANET ARK COFFEE/TEA & CHAT NIGHT

NORTHSIDE

DINNER AND CHAT

Wednesday 21 November

HILLS DISTRICT

NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION & JOINING NIGHT

Also

OPEN SOCIAL TENNIS

Also

KINGSWOOD DANCE

Also

KINDY KIDS

NORTHSIDE

NEW MEMBERS NIGHT The Great Northern Hotel, Chatswood

Thursday 22 November

CITY OF SYDNEY

NIGHT RACING AT CANTERBURY PARK RACEWAY

HILLS DISTRICT

OPEN FAMILY SQUASH

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK

Friday 23 November

Final Bookings for: Northside - Seafood BBQ Sun 25 Nov.

HILLS DISTRICT

ADULT HOUSE PARTY @ Angelo's, Rouse Hill

MACARTHUR

ADULTS 'MYSTERY' NIGHT

.STATE PRESIDENT'S DESK.

RE-SOCIALISING WITH PWP

The importance of the need to re-socialise should not be under-estimated - it is a 'must do' coping strategy - it gets easier every time at Parents Without Partners. Re-socialise in a safe friendly environment.

Because it is a safe - no pressure environment. We have all been through a similar situation. We are a down to earth, easy going group. Not having a partner is the norm. We nearly all go to functions on our own. We like our parties as a diversion from worries. You can meet people and make friends. Functions are affordable. There is something to go to every week. You can set the pace for your involvement. You don't have to explain why your on your own.

Some Re-Socialising Tips

Let a committee member know you are new and don't know anyone - they will introduce you. At functions just join in a group standing around talking and introduce yourself - go with the flow. If someone asks you to dance - consider saying yes - have fun. Why not ask someone for a dance - they might say yes. After a while mix and mingle with different people. Say hello to people you have met at previous functions - use peoples names (first names on name tags). Do come again - it gets a bit easier each time - eventually you will enjoy and look forward to that regular contact you're your peers at PWP.

Ross F State President

.PWP DOES IT AGAIN.

SUBMIT YOUR BRANCH FUNCTION REPORTS

Each week we would like to share with other members what great functions are organized by PWP. We will publish one function report a week – so why not tell us about a dinner, a party, a picnic, a kids function or a health and fitness function. Don't date the entry – it just needs to have happened in the past month or so. Let's make it good news week. Why not submit a brief one paragraph report of one of your branches recent successful functions. Email to Ross at rossemail@gmail.com

-YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP-

WANTED – HELP IN ADVERTISING SALES

If you have contacts and think you could help us sell advertising for our Sole Parent and Outlook publications – then we need your help. Advertising sales can help pay for the costs of our publishing for members. If you can help email our State President Ross at rossemail@gmail.com

-EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT-

SEPARATED FATHERS INFORMATION WORKSHOP

Saturday 24 November 2007. From 9:45am to 4:00pm. Fathers' Support Service 126 Marsden Street, Parramatta Bookings essential 9806 0200

FAMILY LAW SEMINAR

Property Matters - 22 Nov 2007, Liverpool. South West Sydney Legal Centre Training Seminars. Click here to download information flyer and registration form (PDF document).

PARENTING SEMINAR

29 November Temper Tantrums for parents of young children seeking guidance on how to cope with temper tantrums. The Benevolent Society Download

-ABC HEALTH NEWS-

THUMBS DOWN FOR COUGH MIXTURE

A panel of experts in the US has warned against giving over-the-counter cough and cold preparations to children under the age of six. Details

BRAINWORK AND DEMENTIA

Keeping your mind active can almost halve your risk of getting dementia. Details

(So why not volunteer to help PWP, join the committee – it could save you from dementia.)

CHRONIC COUGH? YOU MAY NEED MORE IRON

Details

FUNDING KNOCKED BACK FOR POSSIBLE ARTHRITIS CURE

Details

SKINNY SMOKER MYTH BLOWN AWAY

Details

DOES SELF-MANAGEMENT WORK?

People who self-manage their asthma are being under-treated, say researchers in New York. Details

WEIGHT GAIN SURVEY

Melbourne researchers found Australians got fatter during the 80s and 90s, but now the bulge may be shrinking.

Details

HIDDEN BRAIN INJURIES WARNING IN CHILDREN

School nurses need to be alert to the symptoms of 'hidden' brain damage in children, warns a charity. The Children's Trust is calling for more awareness of acquired brain injury, which can be caused by head injuries sustained in a fall, or from choking, meningitis or a brain tumour. It warns that on the surface children with ABI look and behave normally until put under pressure or in a situation they are unused to, for example the transition from primary to secondary school. Fiona Adcock, head of the trust's community support team, said: 'For those with an acquired brain injury it's around this time of year that any difficulties they have in thinking, making friends and managing their behaviour in class can start to have a major negative impact on their lives. They can become isolated, fall behind and may end up being excluded. It's vital that children with ABI are diagnosed and helped to reach their full potential.' A NICE guideline estimated that around 5,000 schoolchildren in England receive injuries annually that can leave them with a hidden disability. Details

-ON THE WEB-

Australian Kids Portal

A safe way for kids to find web sites, and other online resources. www.kids.net.au

Community Builders Current Discussion Forum Topic

Grandparents raising grandchildren - how do they do it?

-PWP SOCIAL SERVICES & POLICY NEWS-

THE ELECTION: A GUIDE TO VOTING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care has a brochure that provides details re getting information on the polling venues with wheelchair access, guides available in audio and video formats, and an electronic voting trial of 29 electronic voting booths across Australia (which use voice-prompted software and a telephone keypad) for people with vision impairment at the federal election. Details here

HELPING PARENTS GET THEIR FINANCES BACK ON TRACK AFTER SEPARATION

Child Support after 1 July 2008

For the first three years after separation parents will be able to apply to have additional income earned since separation (e.g. income from second jobs and overtime) excluded from child support calculations - provided the extra money that they are earning is not more than 30 per cent of their total income.

Me and My Money is a free booklet full of practical money ideas to help separated families get their finances back on track and develop a budget. To order a free copy contact 1800 040 972 or visit www.csa.gov.au.

-SCIENCE ONLINE-

-November 15-

Birthdays:

1708 William Pitt the Elder (Whig) UK PM (1756-61, 66-68) `Great Commoner'

1891 Erwin Rommel German field marshall (WW II-African campaign)

1905 Mantovani Venice Italy, orchestra leader (Mantovani)

1932 Petula Clark England, singer (Downtown, My Love)

1942 Daniel Barenboim Buenos Aires Argentina, pianist/conductor

On this day...

1492 Christopher Columbus notes 1st recorded reference to tobacco

1920 League of Nations holds 1st meeting, in Geneva

1965 Craig Breedlove sets land speed record (600.601 mph-966.57 kph)

1969 250,000 peacefully demonstrate in Wash DC against the Vietnam War

1969 Janis Joplin, accused of vulgar & indecent language in Tampa, FL

1979 British government identifies Sir Anthony Blunt as 4th man in Soviet spy ring

:-) Actually Happened...

· These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:

· The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.

· The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."

· Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

· The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflict.

· Don't let worry kill you off: let the Church help.

· For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

· Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

· Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

· A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.

· At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.

· Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

· Scouts are saving aluminium cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

· Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.

· Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM prayer and medication to follow.

· The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

· This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.

· Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.

· Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.

· Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.

· The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge”. Up yours!

-Afterthought:-

My Lord, I am sure I can save this country, and no one else can. – William Pitt the Elder

-IT & CONSUMER ELECTRONICS-

Seven Wonders of the IT World (2 of 7)

First, there were the Seven Wonders of the World. Then there was a New Seven Wonders list, voted on Internet-style. That got us thinking: What are the seven wonders of the IT world? Here's a look at seven of the biggest, most extreme and most unusual computers and projects.

#2 Computer Farthest From Earth

Nasa's Voyager 1 Satellite

Distance from Earth: Voyager is three times farther away than Pluto. That's to say at least 4 billion kilometers, times three.

Distance from the sun: 15.44 terameters (10¹²metres).

Distance logged per day: 1 million miles.

Years old: Almost 30, having launched on Sept. 5, 1977.

Places it's dropped by: Jupiter and Saturn, on the way to the edge of space as we know it.

How it communicates with Earth: Uses NASA's Deep Space Network, a system of antennas around the Earth. There's no IM out here: Signals travelling at light speed take 14 hours one-way to reach Voyager.

Daily to-do list: Collects data on solar wind, energetic particles, magnetic fields and radio waves.

Powered by: Radioisotope thermoelectric generators.

Power needed: About 300 watts, the amount of power needed for a bright light bulb.

Next: Google's Ultra-mysterious Data Center

(By C.G. Lynch September 07, 2007 — CIO)

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