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December 2007

December 2007





Here are the contents of this month’s issue. To whet your appetite, we’ve provided links to some of the stories listed below. Want to read more? You’ll find the issue on supermarket and newsagent shelves now – or order your subscription to New Zealand Reader’s Digest today!

The Greening of You

Green Questions Answered!
Your everyday choices can help the world

Grassroots Activists
Whether it’s battling road authorities or championing local food, these people have made a difference in their communities

The Meaning of Green
The world is awash with new terms indicating ecological credentials. Now you can find out what they mean.

Renée Zellweger
The versatile star talks about living single, leaving Hollywood and other “learning experiences”

Web Extra: Gang Rivals to Best Mates
How friendship crossed the race divide

PLUS

My Story: The Silent Children

Kindness of Strangers: Claus and Effect

Right Here, Right Now: Green Weddings

RD Living: Had a Drink? Are You Safe to Drive?

RD Lounge: Latest Movies for December

An Unbreakable Bond
Could childhood friends in an orphanage find each other – and happiness – again? 

When Gulls Drop In
Birds apparently bring good luck to your home – as well as messy souvenirs

Scents and Sensitivity
The festive season without rich aromas would be poor indeed

Green Gifts
Gifts that won’t harm the world

Let’s Go Threadbare
The aristocracy had the right idea: spend more on good stuff and use it until it’s absolutely worn out

Magic Power of Sleep
Want to be happier, healthier, sexier, thinner? New evidence shows getting enough snooze time may be your undercover ally

Boost Your Brainpower
Can you prepare for Mensa membership in the space of a week?

Split-Second Heroes
When a bridge over the Mississippi collapsed under rush-hour traffic, commuters had to make life-or-death decisions