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June 29, 2005

Jennifer Hawkins

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It’s dusk over the beach at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay, Bali, and a couple cuddle in a hammock against the setting sun. With its gorgeous tropical gardens and private villas hidden behind high stone walls, the resort is a favoured location for honeymooners and this couple are clearly besotted with each other.

Australians may have some mixed emotions about Bali right now, but for Jennifer Hawkins, 21, who has just relinquished her Miss Universe crown, and her boyfriend, Jake Wall, 22, it’s the magic island where they rekindled their romance after a year of it being unavoidably put on hold.

When Jennifer, from Newcastle, NSW, stunned everyone by coming from nowhere to win the Miss Universe title in May 2004, she had no idea what it would mean for her life and her fledgling relationship with carpenter-turned-model Jake Wall, whom she had met at the Newcastle club, Fannys, only 10 months before.

For a start, the title meant that she had to immediately take up residence with Miss USA and Miss Teen USA in an apartment in ritzy Trump Place in New York City.

Gorgeous photos, and their romantic reunion in the July 2005 issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly.

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June 23, 2005

Revenge

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I had been going out with a guy for a few months when he asked to borrow about $500 from me. Being smitten, I gladly lent the money, sure that I would see it again.

When he hadn’t called after a few days, I tried to get in contact with him. As he was living in the block of flats next door, it seemed weird that his “weekend” down the coast had now stretched to a week. I talked to his brother and flatmates and found out he was planning to use the money I had lent him to leave at 4am the next morning to go interstate and start afresh — without telling me or giving back my money.

Being independent, single and young, that money meant a lot to me, so I knew I had to try to get it back. Later that night I saw the boys next door go out (still no sight of the guy who borrowed my money) and let myself into their flat to see if there was any sign of the money. No, but his suitcase was sitting there ready to go. The boys had said that he would return early the next morning to grab his stuff and leave.

I remembered the elderly lady next door had asked me to take a few bags of her old clothes to the nearby charity clothes bin because she wasn’t able to walk there. A plan hatched in my mind. I raced back to my flat, grabbed the bags of clothes and went back to the flat. I went through his whole suitcase, taking any good clothing or belongings that I liked to the value of what he borrowed off me and replaced them with floral skirts and flouncy tops. Fair is fair!

So the next morning this guy snuck back home, grabbed his suitcase and jumped on an interstate bus, thinking he had got away with the money. When he reached his destination and wanted a change of clothes to go out and celebrate in his new town, he discovered lovely floral clothing instead of his designer gear! I can still hear him swearing!

The problem is, he blamed his brother and flatmates, thinking they had done it as a practical joke for his departure. He still is not on good speaking terms with them and accuses them of wearing “his” clothes every time he sees them.

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June 23, 2005

Healthy glow

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Question:

I’ve been quite sick with the flu. Do you have any beauty tips so I can make myself look better when I go back to work?

Anon.

Answer:

Dab yellowish concealer over any redness, especially around the nose. Apply tinted moisturiser to bring back your glow, then add a creamy pink blush.

Use clear gloss on lips and skip eye make-up except for a sweep of waterproof mascara to highlight lashes.

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June 23, 2005

Rabbits

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Question:

To avoid bunny boredom, hide some food around his or her quarters. Carrots, parsnips etc, hidden in places where your bunny will find them (with a little effort on their part) will keep them occupied and an interested rabbit is a happy rabbit!

Answer:

Hayley

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June 23, 2005

Noise phobias

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Question:

We have a nine-year-old female Jack Russell terrier who is terrified of loud noises, especially thunderstorms. How can we let her know it’s okay?

Concerned, Wellington NSW.

Answer:

Noise phobias are a very common problem in dogs. It’s very frightening for them and what they’re experiencing is essentially a panic attack. Often they’ll hurt themselves trying to escape the noise, and can get out onto the roads or get lost.

Dogs have much more sensitive hearing than us, and detect storms hours before we do. Watch the weather forecast and try not to leave her alone, if possible, during these events.

Your vet can prescribe some anti-anxiety medication for her, and a program for desensitising her to the noises.

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June 23, 2005

Deafblind

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By Annette Campbell

Try this exercise for a few minutes …

Close your eyes or put something on as a blindfold. Cover your ears with headphones or use earplugs so you can only hear muffled sounds at best. Now imagine what challenges would present themselves if you tried to go about your daily routine.

This is the world of people who are both deaf and blind — ‘deafblind’ is the term.

Every minute of every day, significant obstacles must be overcome by people who are deafblind. And there to support them are the dedicated group who run the Deafblind Association (DBA) — such as Melbourne-based case manager Ainslie Watson.

“I supervise the community support workers in their hands-on roles supporting the deafblind community in their day-to-day lives,” she explains. “We help with things like doing the groceries, banking, going to the post office or a swimming class or the gym.

“But we’re actually supporting them to be independent themselves, rather than doing things for them.”

Ainslie, 27, has worked for the DBA for nearly three years now and says, “It’s a real pleasure to be involved with this community.”

Ainslie explains that although the term deafblind means being both deaf and blind, “A person’s not always completely deaf and totally blind. It can be in degrees and various combinations.”

She says that the biggest challenge for this community is communication. “They’re living life through touch,” explains Ainslie. “Another challenge is the isolation and related depression. It’s a very small community and because of communication and mobility issues, they’re not able to get out as much.

“Using public transport can be difficult. For example, someone might hear well enough to know there’s a bus coming, but might not be able to see the number.”

Ainslie says the best thing we can do to help is be patient (and support with donations!)

“These days we’re all rushing about so fast, but just try to remember that if you see someone with a cane and think they’re blind, but they don’t answer you, don’t automatically think they’re being rude … they could be deaf as well.

“And if you see someone using sign language and think they’re deaf, but they’re also taking their time to move through the checkout, for example, they could be blind as well.”

Deafblind Awareness Week was launched on Sunday June 26.

“We just want people to be aware that deafblindness exists,” says Ainslie. “And to ask that people try to understand what it’s like to live without varying degrees of hearing and sight.”

Contact the Deafblind Association for more information.

Ph: (03) 9882 7055 or visit their website: www.dba.asn.au

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June 21, 2005

Fleas and your pet

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By Lucy Hine

Fleas are a common parasite which most pet owners are no doubt very familiar with.

The flea may seem like just a small nuisance, but it is responsible for a lot of skin disorders on dogs and cats. Flea bites make your pet uncomfortable and extremely itchy!

Because of their minuscule size, fleas often remain undetected by owners ? or the owner simply doesn’t want to accept the fact that their dog or cat has fleas.

Fleas are a “temporary obligate parasite”, which means they spend most of their time in the environment away from the host, usually in your pet’s bedding, only jumping on the host for a feed of blood. Your flea problem may be worse than you think, as fleas found on your pet may only be a small percentage of the total population in your house.

Female fleas can lay up to 20 eggs each day, usually in your pet’s bedding. These can fall off or find their way around your home or garden.

Hatching of the mature flea from the cocoon formed by the larvae is triggered by any vibrations you or your pet make as you move around the house. Fleas have legs that enable them to jump great distances and they jump when a shadow falls on them, as it suggests an animal is nearby, or when they feel warmth or sense an odour.

Dogs and cats can develop a severe allergy to flea bites and often hurt themselves in an attempt to relieve themselves from the itching. If your pet is constantly scratching and biting itself, visit your local pet store for a soothing cream and flea treatment or take the animal to your veterinarian for a proper flea treatment.

Your pet will be reinfested unless your home is also treated. Flea rinses, powders or sprays are effective ways to destroy fleas on your pet, while flea collars and systemic insecticidal products can be used to prevent further infestation of the surroundings.

Tablets are also available which quickly kill fleas feeding on your pet; then there are products like Frontline, a liquid squeezed onto your pet’s coat.

Make sure you read all labels and take care while using flea control products on young puppies and kittens.

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June 21, 2005

Goldfish

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You may not realise it, but your goldfish has a rather exotic past. Perhaps bought as a simple pet or just something to look at, your goldfish was actually the first species of fish prized for its decorative looks.

As early as 970 AD, a red coloured goldfish known as the carp was developed in China for its attractive colour. By 1200 AD there were other popular varieties of this striking fish that spread from China to Japan.

Goldfish became very popular in Europe as people demanded different varieties and colours. Goldfish now come in several strange varieties including: the egg-shaped Veiltail, loved for its graceful fins; the slender-bodied Veil comet goldfish; the Eggfish with its long flowing fins; the slender and bright-coloured Skubunkin; the Lionhead goldfish with its distinct head growth; the googly-eyed Telescope goldfish, and the unusual looking Celestial with its upward facing eyes.

Most goldfish owners will have a fish that will live for few years, but individual goldfish have been known to live for up to 30 years in ideal conditions.

Goldfish are easy to keep because they don’t need special heating or fancy filters. If you plan to have your fish outdoors in an area where the climate gets cold, the pond or tank must be deep for the fish to survive, and in hot summers their tank or pond should be over one metre deep.

Generally though, goldfish tend to be hardy pets and are relatively easy to maintain, which explains their popularity.

When it comes to naming your goldfish, though, it’s difficult for non-fish experts to tell the sex of your fish, particularly when they are young. A female that is going to lay eggs sometimes develops a large abdomen, while the male will have a collection of “nuptual tubercles” on the head, and fins on the side of the body called pectoral fins.

If you want to breed your fish, well-cared for and healthy goldfish will breed with no help once a year. After the adult fish have laid and fertilised the eggs (spawned) you should put them in another tank because they may eat the young fish.

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June 16, 2005

Cancer

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Question:

My 11-year-old Maltese has cancer on her inner back leg. It is starting to get quite large — it’s the size of a tennis ball and now is developing blisters. Is there anything we can do to make this less irritating for her? I am really worried. The blisters are starting to burst. The cancer grew very quickly. The vet said we can’t help her, but what can we do to make her more comfortable in her last few months?

Kristen

Answer:

When we say cancer, we think of malignant growths, but a tumour is simply a lump and can be benign or malignant. Without taking a biopsy to look at the histopathology of the lump it is impossible to accurately predict what the prognosis will be. Obviously it is better to know what you are dealing with, so finding out the type of tumour would be helpful.

Then you can discuss treatments. Surgery may be an option, or chemotherapy; even radiation is available to pets through specialist centres. You need to discuss all options with your vet and maybe ask for a referral to a specialist to discuss more advanced treatments, risks, costs and likelihood of success.

Often when tumours grow very fast (which can indicate an aggressive nature), the blood supply can’t keep up with the rate of growth and the central tissues die off, causing infection and ulceration as you describe. Sometimes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory treatments can help, but only in the short term.

This is all you can do if you do not get a diagnosis about the sort of cancer you are dealing with. Apart from that, pain relief when needed and most importantly, lots of TLC. Pets are very brave but they need to feel safe and secure when they are ill, just like us. All the best and enjoy every moment you can with her.

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June 16, 2005

How often should I exfoliate my skin?

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Question:

I usually use a facial scrub every two weeks but was wondering if I should do it more often because my skin gets very dry and flaky.

Kylie

Answer:

Use an exfoliant once a week for dry skin, up to twice a week for combination skin and every other day for oily skin.

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