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Masters – A failure of corporate governance?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

This week, Masters has on offer a white and gold rococo style mirror. If Woolworths’ Chairman, Gordon Cairns, were to nip down to his local Masters warehouse (no need to rush, plenty of parking available) he could, with his staff discount, probably get one for under 50 dollars.

And next time there is a Woolies’ Board meeting, he can...

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How your friends affect your health

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageOur friends influence us to be healthier – or, more likely, unhealthier. Tina Leggio/Flickr, CC BY-SA

Think about your five closest friends. What do they care about? Do they love the gym? Long walks on the beach? Maybe they smoke, or are overweight. You should choose your friends wisely, because they can have a big influence on your health.

Gro...

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When tennis marathons become too much of a good thing

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageThe cluster of marathon men's matches in the opening rounds of this year's Australian Open attests to a broader trend.AAP/Joe Castro

Extreme match durations are more common today than at any other time in the modern tennis era. This poses a threat to the sport’s standard of excellence.

Ten men’s matches in the first round of this...

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