Thursday, March 11, 2004



Male Role Models
Beware of any politician that mentions the wedge terminology. He or she is only wanting the other side to get off their turf. No party has a mortgage over any voter block. Particularly when they may be ignoring the priorities or concerns of bedrock supporters.
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Getting a life: understanding the downshifting phenomena in Australia
Downshifters are people who make a voluntary decision to reduce their income in order to improve the quality of their lives.
The study identifies four main reasons for downshifting; a desire for a more balanced life; a clash between personal values and those of the workplace; the search for a more fulfilling life; and ill health.

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