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I have been living in Melbourne, Australia for a number of years.

I'll be a student soon again doing further studies at University. I love writing, and its rewards of connecting with people out there like you and hear your ideas. I always love a good story

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Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the US close the military prison on Guantanamo Bay?: 4 of 25

We pride ourselves about our free liberal and democratic country and strongly stand up for our own human rights. Our legal system is based on the premise that you are innocent before you are guilty. If you just happened to in the wrong place at the wrong time, and were wrongfully accused of a crime you didn't commit, you will... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is global warming a threat or an opportunity?: 4 of 23

Global warming is undoubtedly a problem that we will all face, but it doesn't have to be all bad news. Just look at how easily politicians have advantageously pedaled the issue and turned it into political advantage. Many of us would call this cheating as they're profiting off a problem largely of their own doing (or lack of)... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) The importance of seeking a balance in positive news to combat the negative: 23 of 113

Have you ever wondered why negative restaurant reviews are much more influential than positive ones? Or why political smear campaigns seem to have a greater effect on our votes compared to a positive one? The answer to both those questions is that negativity has a bigger impact on our brains. Psychologists have extensively re... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the federal government support communities built in areas prone to natural disasters?: 5 of 19

People always have a choice on the location of their homes. You wouldn't buy a house right next door to an airport, and then start winging to the government and expect them to spend millions of dollars to redesign the airport. Same goes with the environment and natural disasters. Some areas are more prone to natural disasters... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How solar power works: 6 of 18

In a single hour the sun delivers us more energy than what the entire planet consumes in one year. Although the sun is a huge power source, the challenge for scientists is to develop technology that will efficiently collect and harness this energy. Solar technology has evolved, today it is much more than the blue panels you s... More..
Education > Education (Other) Is history really our teacher?: 4 of 12

History is simply not a textbook or blue print to life that we can simply replicate and start applying to everything we see. History is a set facts from the past. When we start using history to make assumptions on how things will turn out, problems start to happen.The Vietnam War is an example where history was inappropriatel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to reduce your refrigerator's energy consumption: 4 of 10

Whether you like it or not, your refrigerator is most likely to be the single largest power consumer in your house. You could be spending anything up to $100 a year to power your fridge. Even if you own an energy efficient fridge you might be running it in a wasteful way. Here are 10 simple things you can do to save some mone... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Thinking the unthinkable: Did Madeleine McCann's parents kill her?: 6 of 13

This is not some game of detective where you can blatantly accuse Miss Scarlet for killing Colonel Mustard in the ballroom with the candlestick and expect few consequences if there's a mistake. These are real people we are talking about, so we must take this seriously. Unlike the accusation on Miss Scarlet, a false accusation... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Evaluating the use of juries within the British legal system: 2 of 4

Dating as far back as Ancient Rome and Greece, the jury system has been the heart of democracy and justice over many years. Today juries continue to play an essential role in ensuring that our justice system reflects community values. However in world that seems to be spinning faster than ever before, aspects of the jury syst... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Understanding misleading claims on food packaging: 2 of 4

As countries across the world battle against obesity there has become a growing awareness and push from consumers to eat healthily. Major food manufacturers globally have been sent into a frenzy to redesign and relabel their products to appear more healthy. Just walk into any supermarket and almost any product you pick up wil... More..