RSVP Blogtag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2010://12010-03-10T03:55:29ZMovable Type 3.36Vampire Romance is undeadtag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2010://1.2872010-03-10T03:01:03Z2010-03-10T03:55:29ZEllida
If you have been living under a rock beneath the sea, then you won't know what I'm talking about. For all the other 'day walkers', you'll know exactly what I mean. Vampires are an incredibly popular subject to write about, especially of late.But this is no new craze, it seems the movement comes and goes and has done so since Bram Stoker's classic Dracula was first published in 1897. Since then, vampires have become more romantic, rather attractive and emotional creatures, fighting their bloody cravings to live in harmony with their mortal love-interests.]]>
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Battle of the Blockbuster Exestag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2010://1.2862010-03-08T06:31:28Z2010-03-11T00:04:52ZEllida
In the aftermath of the Academy Awards, it seems that once again, we have an Oscar 'first' in the headlines. The first time a female Director has won the Best Director nod. Fantastic! But this is not just any female. Kathryn Bigelow just so happens to be James Cameron's ex-wife. Not only did Cameron create the biggest movie ever made, he was also sitting right behind her as a painfully obvious contender at the event. Did you predict the outcome? Which movie were you backing? Was it one of the two clear runners, or did you have your sights set on a different flick?]]>
Titanic proportions? What stories do you have to tell? Have you managed any massive accomplishments for your ex to experience first-hand? Better yet, have you had a victory like this (assuming your ex was your competitor) that might have qualified as being the sweetest revenge? Really, who hasn't secretly wanted the opportunity to rub salt in the wound at least once in their dating life?For those who have, tell us about it!
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Is coffee good for the heart?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2010://1.2852010-03-08T05:40:33Z2010-03-08T06:04:56ZEllida
The American Heart Association's 50th Annual Conference held just last week revealed some music-to-a-coffee-lover's ears. The coffee bean has been 'magical' since it was first exposed (arguably by goats in Ethiopia), but recent studies have shown that coffee may be even better than we caffeine fiends could've ever hoped! An espresso is said to not only lift your mood; but treat headaches and lower your risk of cavities. Coffee has even been claimed to dramatically cut the risk of type 2 diabetes and help with the prevention of irregular heartbeats. Even more astounding, they've said the more you have the better! Before you justify today's sixth coffee run and bid farewell to moderation, have a think. How does coffee make you feel? ]]>
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Women vs Men in the Finance Industrytag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2010://1.2842010-02-16T00:53:41Z2010-02-16T01:16:14ZEllida
The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an article about investment banks undergoing a makeover by hiring more women to equalise their male dominated trading floors. A study by US finance professors in 2001 discovered male investors tended to 'suffer' overconfidence, which caused them to trade more frequently in search of profit.
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Can money buy love?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2832009-11-11T23:24:22Z2009-11-11T23:39:33ZEllida
Some say it's the root of all evil and some say it can never bring true happiness. Do you agree more with Paul McCartney who sang "I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love". Or are you more likely to agree with English poet Christopher Marlowe who said: "Money can't buy love, but it improves your bargaining position".
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Now who do you agree with on this argument? Do you believe that money really can buy love or is there something else going on here?
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Do we still expect men to make the first move?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2822009-11-10T10:03:09Z2009-11-10T10:12:36ZMargarida
So when it comes to asking someone out on a date, who should make the first move? Traditionally, women shied away from making that nerve-wracking first move from a fear of rejection. But isn't rejection just part of the dating game? Surely it's just as daunting for men.]]>
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My date wants a relationship... What now?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2812009-10-16T10:14:13Z2009-10-16T10:31:29ZMargarida
So you've been seeing each other casually for a few weeks, maybe a month. And perhaps dated other people at the same time. After all, you had both committed to casual dating and nothing serious. You are having fun hooking up with no strings attached.]]>
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How do you turn $10,000 into $1million?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2802009-10-06T23:56:23Z2009-10-07T01:36:46ZEllida
We could cross our fingers and hope to win the lotto, but the odds really aren't in our favour...
There are two other ways we can look at it - building a business would probably be the most reasonable option and real answer to the question, but that's too much work for me. Then there's the share market, which appears to be less effort. But what are the odds of finding one stock, one fantastic rocket under a rock, and riding it to a million?
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What would you get rid of after a break up?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2792009-09-18T10:53:43Z2009-09-18T11:01:58ZMargarida
No matter how you get over a break up, a broken relationship can leave behind unwanted memories. And the last thing you might want lying around the home is memoirs of your ex.
Perhaps it's the photos framed in your bedroom, or the love letters stored in a shoe box. Maybe it's a stuffed animal boasting "I love you" that he or she gave you one year on Valentine's Day.]]>
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Would you eat less in the company of the opposite sex?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2782009-09-04T13:05:00Z2009-09-04T13:08:16ZMargarida
Apparently is has been proven that women do. Some scientists and psychologists have claimed that women eat less when they dine in the company of men so that they can appear to be more attractive. Whatever happened to being yourself?]]>
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Pray before making love... would you?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2772009-09-04T12:25:09Z2009-09-04T12:29:02ZMargarida
A book has been written and published by a prominent church group in the UK to encourage Roman Catholic couples to pray together before having sex. The book titled "Prayer Book for Spouses" is intended for married couples and helps them to "purify their intentions". ]]>
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They say diamonds are a girl's best friendtag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2762009-09-01T10:41:19Z2009-09-01T10:44:03ZMargarida
Australian mines are some of the largest producers of diamonds in the world. It's our most popular gemstone, and as the song goes, a girl's best friend.
So I want to know, mining men, have any of you mined diamonds? Perhaps you're currently working in the diamond industry. Surely that would work in your favour and impress any girl you've dated.]]>
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Are independent and successful women intimidating?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2752009-08-31T23:50:28Z2009-09-01T00:09:00ZEllida
Many women are getting advanced degrees and pursuing their careers with great vigor. They are also staying single, but is this involuntarily?
As a successful woman, when you tell a man about your MBA; your penchant for competing religiously in triathlons; or your doctorate of Clinical Psychology, do the men instantly head in the other direction?
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Are the singles better in New York?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2742009-08-31T11:49:00Z2009-08-31T11:52:54ZMargarida
New York has been named the best city in the USA for singles and finding love. According to a recent article on BrisbaneTimes.com.au, there are more singles registered on online dating sites in New York, than any other city in the USA. ]]>
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Keep your friends close and your exes closer?tag:blogs.rsvp.com.au,2009://1.2732009-08-31T02:26:31Z2009-08-31T03:08:25ZEllida
It seems the question that has been pondered on the blogs for some time is: "Can you remain friends with your ex?" You brought it up and have developed a discussion around it many many times, so here is your opportunity to share your ideas on these fiddly friendships. Some of these friendships are loaded with sexual tension, some harbor a painstaking unrequited love, and some of them emerge because an actual romantic relationship never really took off.]]>
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If you have been living under a rock beneath the sea, then you won't know what I'm talking about. For all the other 'day walkers', you'll know exactly what I mean. Vampires are an incredibly popular subject to write about, especially of late.But this is no new craze, it seems the movement comes and goes and has done so since Bram Stoker's classic Dracula was first published in 1897. Since then, vampires have become more romantic, rather attractive and emotional creatures, fighting their bloody cravings to live in harmony with their mortal love-interests.]]>
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In the aftermath of the Academy Awards, it seems that once again, we have an Oscar 'first' in the headlines. The first time a female Director has won the Best Director nod. Fantastic! But this is not just any female. Kathryn Bigelow just so happens to be James Cameron's ex-wife. Not only did Cameron create the biggest movie ever made, he was also sitting right behind her as a painfully obvious contender at the event. Did you predict the outcome? Which movie were you backing? Was it one of the two clear runners, or did you have your sights set on a different flick?]]>
Titanic proportions? What stories do you have to tell? Have you managed any massive accomplishments for your ex to experience first-hand? Better yet, have you had a victory like this (assuming your ex was your competitor) that might have qualified as being the sweetest revenge? Really, who hasn't secretly wanted the opportunity to rub salt in the wound at least once in their dating life?For those who have, tell us about it!
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The American Heart Association's 50th Annual Conference held just last week revealed some music-to-a-coffee-lover's ears. The coffee bean has been 'magical' since it was first exposed (arguably by goats in Ethiopia), but recent studies have shown that coffee may be even better than we caffeine fiends could've ever hoped! An espresso is said to not only lift your mood; but treat headaches and lower your risk of cavities. Coffee has even been claimed to dramatically cut the risk of type 2 diabetes and help with the prevention of irregular heartbeats. Even more astounding, they've said the more you have the better! Before you justify today's sixth coffee run and bid farewell to moderation, have a think. How does coffee make you feel? ]]>
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The Sydney Morning Herald recently published an article about investment banks undergoing a makeover by hiring more women to equalise their male dominated trading floors. A study by US finance professors in 2001 discovered male investors tended to 'suffer' overconfidence, which caused them to trade more frequently in search of profit.
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Some say it's the root of all evil and some say it can never bring true happiness. Do you agree more with Paul McCartney who sang "I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love". Or are you more likely to agree with English poet Christopher Marlowe who said: "Money can't buy love, but it improves your bargaining position".
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Now who do you agree with on this argument? Do you believe that money really can buy love or is there something else going on here?
]]>
So when it comes to asking someone out on a date, who should make the first move? Traditionally, women shied away from making that nerve-wracking first move from a fear of rejection. But isn't rejection just part of the dating game? Surely it's just as daunting for men.]]>
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So you've been seeing each other casually for a few weeks, maybe a month. And perhaps dated other people at the same time. After all, you had both committed to casual dating and nothing serious. You are having fun hooking up with no strings attached.]]>
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We could cross our fingers and hope to win the lotto, but the odds really aren't in our favour...
There are two other ways we can look at it - building a business would probably be the most reasonable option and real answer to the question, but that's too much work for me. Then there's the share market, which appears to be less effort. But what are the odds of finding one stock, one fantastic rocket under a rock, and riding it to a million?
]]>
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No matter how you get over a break up, a broken relationship can leave behind unwanted memories. And the last thing you might want lying around the home is memoirs of your ex.
Perhaps it's the photos framed in your bedroom, or the love letters stored in a shoe box. Maybe it's a stuffed animal boasting "I love you" that he or she gave you one year on Valentine's Day.]]>
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Apparently is has been proven that women do. Some scientists and psychologists have claimed that women eat less when they dine in the company of men so that they can appear to be more attractive. Whatever happened to being yourself?]]>
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A book has been written and published by a prominent church group in the UK to encourage Roman Catholic couples to pray together before having sex. The book titled "Prayer Book for Spouses" is intended for married couples and helps them to "purify their intentions". ]]>
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Australian mines are some of the largest producers of diamonds in the world. It's our most popular gemstone, and as the song goes, a girl's best friend.
So I want to know, mining men, have any of you mined diamonds? Perhaps you're currently working in the diamond industry. Surely that would work in your favour and impress any girl you've dated.]]>
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Many women are getting advanced degrees and pursuing their careers with great vigor. They are also staying single, but is this involuntarily?
As a successful woman, when you tell a man about your MBA; your penchant for competing religiously in triathlons; or your doctorate of Clinical Psychology, do the men instantly head in the other direction?
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New York has been named the best city in the USA for singles and finding love. According to a recent article on BrisbaneTimes.com.au, there are more singles registered on online dating sites in New York, than any other city in the USA. ]]>
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It seems the question that has been pondered on the blogs for some time is: "Can you remain friends with your ex?" You brought it up and have developed a discussion around it many many times, so here is your opportunity to share your ideas on these fiddly friendships. Some of these friendships are loaded with sexual tension, some harbor a painstaking unrequited love, and some of them emerge because an actual romantic relationship never really took off.]]>
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