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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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