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2. Introduction Australia was a convict settlement as a result of British Colonisation which occurred in 1788 with the First Fleet. The indigenous people of Australia are the Aboriginals. The federation of Australia occurred in 1901 and Australia is a member of the Commonwealth. Australia is situated in the southern hemisphere and is the smallest continent and country in the world. The capital of Australia is Canberra. The population of Australia is approximately 24 million. The language…

I step out of my car, and onto the gravel parking lot. Looking around, I notice the eager children frantically pulling at their parent’s hands as they walk into the pumpkin patch. Almost immediately a nostalgic sense of happiness sets in. That warm fuzzy feeling inside my stomach is impossible to ignore at this point as the memories of my childhood flood in. This feeling remains constant throughout October, November and December but it is strongest in October. Something about pumpkin patches…

The ‘Clever Buoy’ is the world’s first shark detection buoy, which uses advanced and specifically designed sonar and identification software to detect the sharks’ movements. The Clever Buoy system is calibrated to detect sonar images which match the swim patterns, shapes and wakes which sharks parade, allowing this innovative technology to differentiate sharks from other marine life. The Clever Buoy is as an innovation as it has used existing real-time communication technologies for a newly…

In the 1950s the Australian government approved the first national television service in Sydney called the ABC. The introduction of the television was gradual, starting in Sydney and Melbourne, then slowly reaching rural areas towards the end of the 50s decade. Televisions at this time often had built-in stands and screens that were soft at the corners. You operated them through the dials to change channels and were tuned through a wire aerial system. The 50s were an important era for…

Docklands is Melbourne city’s waterfront and is located south of Victoria towards the northern point of Port Phillip Bay and 2km west of Melbourne’s CBD. Docklands embraces the waterways of Victoria Harbour and approximately 3km of Yarra River frontage. It is similar in size to Melbourne’s central city. Docklands is close to Melbourne's main transport networks and industrial areas, which include, Southern Cross Station, Etihad Stadium and a large number of modern buildings. It’s well known for…

Hilary – the broken but coping carer Pippa – the feisty but sentimental younger sister Wal – representing the old Australia that gets away with its violent past through its infective jingoism, embracing your own cultural stereotype Edwin – blindly intelligent and culturally bewildered Troy – the truth-seeker and heartbreaking hope-giver Dick – the belligerent, topsy-turvy patriot? Or perhaps you are Marge – keenly entertaining them all, just trying to enjoy the art? Hotel Sorrento explored…

Danielle Spencer was born June 24, 1965 (cancer), in Trenton NJ. Her mother Cheryl Pelt was a writer who remarried to Tim Pelt. Danielle Spencer is currently married to Garry Fields (1999) she began her acting career in the hit tv show “What’s Happening!!” The show only ran for 3 years total however during the second season of the show on Sept 7, 1977 Spencer and her stepfather, Tim Pelt were involved in a tragic car accident that left Tim dead and Spencer in a 3 week coma. Tim apparently died…

Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana’s ex mother-in-law, said of her: “In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness”(The Queen’s). So many people loved Princess Diana. She was compassionate to everyone. Although Princess Diana came from a wealthy family, her life completely changed when she married Prince Charles. Princess Diana was born July 1, 1961 near Sandringham, England. Sadly, her parents divorced in 1969 when her…

I set up my classes to be a bit easier in my first year of high school, as to allow some time for an adjustment period; and I do love occupational ed classes. So I decided to sign up for drama tech. Drama tech is an entire class dedicated to all technical aspects of theatre, such as building and painting the sets, advertising, running sound and lighting equipment, among other things. This class was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. The freedom and responsibility that this class gives you is…

HLTH 113 – Patient Assessment Paper Instructions Last week I was walking towards the park minding on my own business while taking my usual walk. It was a beautiful day, the sun was warm and bright, at the distance birds were signing and dogs were barking; I had my earphones plugged in my ears and the Luke Bryan song “Do I” was playing. The fresh breeze were gently touching my skin and blowing death leaves away. At a few miles away I could see something laying on the floor, something like a…