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We sometimes ask for a person’s middle name in a crossword clue, although we usually choose a well-known one, unless we’re feeling very cruel.
We have middle names for various reasons. A person may be given a middle name to distinguish them from other people with the same first name and surname, especially a father [more…]
Brace your elves, as we’ve compiled 12 of the most fun facts about Christmas.
So put on your favourite Christmas tunes, grab a cuppa and discover something new about the festive season!
1. Xmas Xplanation
There is a common misconception that the word Xmas stems from a secular attempt to remove the religious tradition from Christmas [more…]
CONGRATULATIONS to the latest winners in our
Lovatts Subscriber Sweepstake!
These lucky subscribers have shared in £250 worth of prizes!
Kindle e-Reader – Mrs J Lonsdale, Barnsley.
Olympus 8 x 40 DPSI Binocular – Mr D Robinson, Cleveland.
Breville Sandwich & Panini Press – J Ward, Coventry.
NUTRIBULLET Magic Bullet Blender – Mrs M Block, London.
The Sweepstake is our way [more…]
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Tongue twisters have been around for years, challenging us to contort our lips and tongues by trying to pronounce the almost impossible.
To make a good tongue twister, you must string together words that are similar but not quite the same, and then make sure they make sense. Such as Sharing crazy crossword clues should [more…]
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There are various reasons why forenames are shortened.
Sometimes a five-syllable name such as Alexandria or Maximilian is considered too long.
You might not like your given name but prefer the shorter version.
There might be two or more people in your class or workplace with the same name, or
You may just want [more…]
Congratulations to the latest winners in our Lovatts Subscriber Sweepstake!
These lucky subscribers have shared in over $1000 worth of prizes!
KitchenAid Artisan KSM150 Stand Mixer – Ms Marion Ingram, Bacchus Marsh VIC.
Breville Toast & Melt 4 Slice Sandwich Press – Margaret Sheridan, Ferntree Gully VIC.
Fitbit Inspire – Mrs Mary Carlton, Gordonvale QLD.
Base Collective Magnesium Wellness [more…]
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The expression ‘plastic brain’ doesn’t mean your brain is made of a cheap, disposable material. Plasticity means the quality of being easily moulded, and scientists have discovered that the human brain has this capacity, to change continuously. It can modify its connections and rewire itself, at any age, for better or worse.
Scientists agree [more…]
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Unfortunately, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and it is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia. The good news is that research and early detection have been demonstrated to increase the chances of a more positive outcome.
To show our support during Breast Cancer Awareness month, Lovatts [more…]
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Having three little granddaughters, I’m familiar with the favourite topics that little girls are into these days – rainbows, unicorns and mermaids. In fact it’s hard to buy a T-shirt for a toddler that doesn’t have one of these three depicted on the front – or dinosaurs, superheroes and trucks for boys (I have [more…]
