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Social Networking. It seems to be the buzz of word of 2007. You can network on Facebook, MySpace and Bebo. According to these guys, the definition of social networking is the use of a website or event to connect with people who share personal or professional interests. Everyone has done it, even if you don’t think you have. Ever joined a group on Facebook bringing together people from your long-lost primary school? We’re all becoming experts at it, and this is no bad thing. It increases job opportunities and can get ‘you in the know’.

Now, Greta Donaldson of Prospect 360, has organized a proper, official social networking opportunity for media people. If you ever wanted to break into the industry and you live in Melbourne, you should attend the Prospect 360 Coffee Catch-up, Mixing it with the Big Wigs Morning. There will be representatives from Melbourne Victory, The Sunday Age, Nova 100 and many others. Tickets are $30 and include coffee, speeches from the Big Wigs, as well as an opportunity to mingle. 

Ok, well it's not actually Manila - but it is the Phillippines so you know what I mean.. Even if Michael Jackson wasn't sent to prison at least his moves were.  Check out this rehabilitation programme in Cebu where prisoners are learning to dance in unison to 80's hits by MJ and the like.  Better to be a zombie than bored it would seem.

YEN is pleased to support the Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross on their annual fashion show – which will fuse elements of local, underground music, fashion and art to become an amazing fundraiser event held at the GaelicTheatre in Surry Hills.  The event will play host to an awesome line up of indie acts from Make Yourself Records such as Fait Accompli, The Ripping Dylans and Tokyo Blonde and will feature one off artworks for sale from local up and coming artists such as loveariel and smitten by stephanie. A fashion show styled by Marnie Skillings, Fleur Wood & YEN fashion director Imogene Barron will feature cute and crazy outfits using clothes from the Wayside Chapel’s Op Shop ‘Beatniks & Bohemians’. Keep Thursday, November 1 free and stay tuned for more info coming soon!  Tickets are only $22 and available now through moshtix and remember they go to charity!!

Look out Johnnie & Kevin 07 -  serial killer Ivan Milat's sister-in-law is running for parliament. Getting the attention of the mainstream news channels and pro-gun groups alike, Lisa Milat, the Liberty and Democracy Party's (LDP) ACT Senate candidate, (& the wife of Milat's brother Walter) is on the campaign trail. Although LDP no doubt has many points on its agenda, all things considered it certainly made for some fun news grabs over my Vita Brits this morning hearing her talk about a more relaxed approach to gun control & legalising euthanasia... Check out more info at ninemsn.

What would would you ask the NME crowned Coolest Person in Rock, guardian columnist and the raucous and souful front woman of The Gossip, Beth Ditto, if given the opportunity? The mind boggles.
Well, now YEN is giving you the chance to pose  that burning question to probably one of the most interesting and outspoken people working in music at the moment. Only the best of the bunch will make the final cut.
Send your questions to mross@ptmg.com.au by Friday Oct 5th and include your full name and where you're from.

Joe Dispenza is perhaps best known for his prominent role as one of the scientists featured in the multi-award winning docu-drama What the Bleep Do We Know!? With a combination of science and accessible how-to, internationally renowned Brain Expert and author Dr. Joe Dispenza is visiting Australia giving seminars and workshops on how we can master the most powerful asset in our body and life – the brain.

When? 14-23 September 2007
Where? Sydney • Melbourne • Perth • Brisbane
Fore more info head to the official website - or email for a special YEN rate.

Head to Reach Out Central – Reach Out!’s brand-spanking new (and free) online game, to get the skills other games can’tteach you like moving to a new ‘hood, making new friends and finding a job.  ROC lets you program the soundtrack to your life on the in-game mp3 player with tracks from the Lost Valentinos, Astronomy Class, Macromantics, The Hampdens and Telemetry Orchestra plus heaps more.  Find out what ‘golden boy’ Chris is keeping from you and to see whether Misha, Widget and Tim will keep the band together for one last gig…