A TWIST on an established horror franchise has been applied to Final Destination: Bloodlines. The original Final Destination was born from a fairly ingenious idea for the genre: a horror film in which Death itself was the “villain”, orchestrating Rube-Goldberg machinations of misfortune that result in suspenseful, grisly deaths. In this latest instalment, college student […]
DEAR Jasminda, WE are organising a large birthday function and there are relatives that don’t get along with each other. How do we ensure no one feels left out while still making it an enjoyable experience for everyone? Harriet P. Dear Harriet, If your large family events traditionally look like an episode of Dr Phil, […]
GREG passes-away and leaves his $1 million estate to his only surviving son, Craig. Greg’s only other son, died several years ago, leaving four children of his own, one of them being Peter. When Peter discovers that his grandfather had not included him in his will, he seeks legal advice and makes a “family provision” […]
DEAR Jasminda, I AM someone who likes a firm handshake but some people in my social circle, and even at work seem to think it is acceptable to give me a hug or even a kiss. How do I make my position clear without causing offence? Alena P Dear Alena, There is nothing offensive about […]
GREG passes-away and leaves his $1 million estate to his only surviving son, Craig. Greg’s only other son, died several years ago, leaving four children of his own, one of them being Peter. When Peter discovers that his grandfather had not included him in his will, he seeks legal advice and makes a “family provision” […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WHY am I not surprised? Another election letdown, promises out the window. After voting at my polling station at Lake Cathie I looked around to purchase my democracy sausage, but there were no sausages to be had! What was I to say to my faithful dog, waiting in my car […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I wish to reply to the Letter to the Editor in last week’s News Of The Area, by Sue Baker. It was Goebbels, Hitler’s Minister of Propaganda, who said if you tell a lie often enough people will believe it. There are a number of statements in Sue Baker’s letter […]
SCOTT, battling cancer, has a prognosis of just 12 months to live. Scott calls his sister, Mary, and asks her to come and live with him as his full-time carer. He tells her that if she does so, he will give her half of his estate when he passes-away. Mary tells Scott that she will […]
DEAR Jasminda, YET again I have destroyed my healthy eating plan over Easter. The couple of kilos I lost following my New Year’s resolution are back on the scales. It all feels like a waste of time trying to get fit and healthy. Do I just give in and give up? Tina P. Dear Tina, […]
