News Archive

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November 2008 Newsletter

CUP FEVER!

Have you recovered from your bout of Cup Fever? If so... it's time to swap those strappy shoes, fancy hats and polka dot ties for Christmas bells, Santa hats and fruit mince pies!

The Newport Mirage has some fabulous Christmas Party Packages for you and your colleagues to share. Whether it’s a relaxing waterside bbq or a themed dinner in our restaurant, we have the perfect location for your office Christmas party. For more information see our Christmas Party section of the newsletter.

Enjoy the gorgoeus summer day out there!!

Dimity Hately
Conference Sales Manager

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Contents (scroll down to view):

• Inspiration of the Month
• How to.....'simply massage'
• A Taste of The Mirage: Baklava
• Dimity's Trivia Time
• Book your Christmas party today!

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Inspiration of the Month

"To ensure good health, eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life."

- William Londen

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HOW TO.......sit correctly at your desk!!

By Debbie Mayo-Smith - Best selling author and sought-after international speaker.

The 'Simply Massage' Simple Workstation Checks - How are you sitting right now?

Seat height
Check the elbow and knee angles in the diagram! Adjust seat height so feet are flat on the floor, knees are bent at right angles and thighs are parallel to the floor or tilted slightly forward. If the keyboard surface is then too high and cannot be adjusted (ie your elbow is not bent at a right angle), adjust the height of your chair and use a footrest so that you get the correct angle at the knee and the forearm.

Backrest
Adjust backrest (vertically) so it supports the lumbar curve of the lower back. Adjust backrest (horizontally) so there is a couple of fingers’ space between the front edge of seat and the backs of your knees.

Seat tilt (if applicable)
Adjust seat tilt so that your hips and the tops of your thighs are at right angles (or slightly greater). Not all chairs have a tilt adjustment - this is OK as long as you can maintain a right angle between your thighs and hips.

Armrest position
Armrests are not recommended for keyboard work but may provide support during other activities (eg. telephone use, meetings, etc.).

Sitting posture
An upright or slightly reclined posture is recommended – ensure the backrest supports your lower back.

Simply Massage is Australia's leading provider for corporate and event massage, reflexology and yoga. The professional therapists are sure to rejuvenate and refresh the most tired or muscles in as little as five minutes, guaranteed!

For more information visit www.simplymassage.net.au or phone Michelle on 1300 855 043

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A TASTE OF THE MIRAGE - Baklava

Last month we gave you a healthy salad, this time, a very unhealthy, but oh so yummy, Baklava!!

Preparation time: 20 mins
Total cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves: 20

Ingredients
750g Fillo Pastry (2 packets of 375)
2 cups chopped walnuts
500g unsalted butter
½ cup sugar
Cinnamon & cloves to taste

Method
Melt butter and lightly grease 25x43cm baking tray. Trim pastry to size of tray. Layer one packet of pastry, brushing with butter after every second or third sheet of pastry. Combine chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves to taste. Sprinkle evenly over top layer. Continue to layer the remaining pastry.
Cut into diamond or square shapes, making sure to cut right through to the base.
Pour the remaining butter (if any) over the Baklava, and it will be absorbed by the pastry. Bake in moderate oven for at least one hour or until golden brown. Let cool and pour hot syrup over cold Baklava.

Syrup
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Few pieces of lemon rind
Cinnamon stick
Bring to boil & cook for 10 minutes

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DIMITY'S TRIVIA TIME:

1. When cutting onions, what chemical is released that makes your eyes water?
a. Sulphur
b. Potassium
c. Calcium
d. Cyanide

2. A woman has six daughters and they each have a brother. How many children does she have?
a. seven
b. six
c. twelve
d. ten

3."Romance" is the name of a fragrance by what famous designer?
a. Estee Lauder
b. Ralph Lauren
c. Tommy Hilfiger
d. Giorgio Armani

Click the email address below, type 'trivia time' in the subject line, send and you will receive the answers shortly!
dimity.hately@newportmirage.com.au

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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY

Get organised for your companies Christmas Party early this year & let the Newport Mirage take the stress out of organising your Christmas party for you. Whether for an intimate party for 30 or for 120 we have a function area perfect for you.
We have a range of delicious menus to suit any budget from a two course menu to our Christmas buffet. All menus include Christmas themed table decorations, bon-bons for each guest and a decorated Christmas tree.

Request our Christmas Party package today by phoning Lindy Dean on 02 9997 7011 or email functions@newportmirage.com.au.

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