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An employee of Papua New Guinea’s Airline  Air Niugini  has created history by being the first and only female staff operating the Main Deck Loader(MDL), an equipment  responsible for loading and unloading larger containerised cargo from the main deck of widebody aircraft.   Michelle Geekala from East Sepik and Gulf provinces, works with Air Niugini Cargo Department’s operations section and is the only specialised female operator of the MDL equipment.  Her most recent task was unloading heavy mining equipment from the main deck of a Boeing 747-400 series freighter here in Port Moresby. While passenger planes carry people with minimal luggage at the cargo hold, freighters specifically uplift cargo, their empty galleys are modified to fit various types of cargo.  Michelle said “The journey has not been easy, it comes with its own challenges but you have to believe in yourself, even when no one does, you have to be your own supporter and critique, challenge yourself to be better than...

Barbora Knobova is a writer, relationship coach and expert in Delicious Life. Barbora is a firm believer in female friendship, loyalty and bonding. And writes hilarious, sharp-witted, caustically apt, ironic, moving, true books for strong, independent, smart, fearless women. She is always on the move, accompanied by her beagle Brinkley, the nasty dog from her new book, Tales for Delicious Girls . Happiness: Does It Depend On Things? In my books I encourage women to pursue their own happiness. I believe that we are responsible for our happiness and that being happy is a choice. However, many people say: “How can I be happy when there are so many things I desire and cannot have?” We tend to associate happiness with material things that we either can or cannot afford. It’s wonderful to be able to surround yourself with beautiful things and there is nothing wrong with that. However, real happiness is an attitude that comes from within, not from the world that surrounds us...

Amelanchier ovalis ‘Edelweiss’ Amelanchier ovalis is one of the slower growing species within the genus but is notable as an ornamental garden plant for its gorgeous blooms, in particular the ‘Edelweiss’ cultivar. Native to Central and Southern Europe, North Africa and Western Asia Amelanchier ovalis was introduced to European gardens in 1596 and has since become one of the most popular of all available Amelanchier forms. Amelanchier autumn colour Under favourable conditions you can expect Amelanchier ovalis ‘Edelweiss’ to grow between 3-4 metres height. It has an upright habit with ovate leaves. The leaves emerge dark green in colour but are white and woolly underneath which gives them an overall silvery effect. As the leaves mature the woolly growth disappears. Come the autumn the leaves will often provide a good show of colour turning to shades of orange, red and yellow before leaf drop. The large white flowers appear in April in clusters of 6 inch...