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I am an Aussie girl, from Queensland. I am a registered psychologist and currently work in a correctional centre. I love to travel, and enjoy reading, writing, movies, music and so much more. I am hoping to get to Italy next year and much of my time recently

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Education > Early Childhood Ed Best age to start kindergarten: 3 of 26
Kindergarten is one of the early milestones in your child's life. It is their first chance at formal education and helps prepare them for a future of further education ahead. Therefore it is essential that your child is ready to take the first step.All children develop emotionally and physically at different stages. There is ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Ways to help a suicidal friend: 4 of 33
Thoughts of suicide can arise for a variety of reasons, with some of these reasons seeming obvious, such as the break down of a relationship, the loss of a loved one or another tragic event. At other times the reason for a person considering sucide may be less obvious, perhaps relating to their inability to achieve goals and ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game console is better: XBox 360 or PlayStation 3?: 5 of 40
When making the decision to buy a console, there are several factors to take into consideration. Both xBox 360 and Playstation 3 have their pros, but like anything, they both also have their cons. As an owner of both consoles, it is possible to acknowledge the factors that make Playstation 3 the best pick for most individua... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 3 of 24
Buffy the Vampire Slayer has come a long way on our small screens from its cinema debut in the early 90's. When we think of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, rarely do we have images of Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry these days, but instead of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan and the array of attractive vampires sometimes at her... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Do prisons reform criminals?: 1 of 8
As a psychologist at a prison, I could have written from either view point as to whether or not prison reforms criminals. Compared to the past, a great deal more is done to help reform criminals to prevent future re-offending. In the past, criminals were simply locked up and kept away from society until they did their time, t... More..
Business > Advertising A beginner's guide to television advertising standards: 1 of 8
Few people realise the importance of advertising standards of television, however when you consider that your children will be watching during certain hours, it helps you grasp exactly why we need strict standards and restrictions on what can be advertised and when. Television advertising standards are different for each tele... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary The sexiest man alive...: 1 of 8
It is rare that I am overcome with a celebrity crush, so on those rare occassions that someone does occupy more than a linger place in my mind, I know it is special. Of those few celebrity men who have left me weak at the knees, Orlando Bloom has long occupied the top spot.Orlando Bloom caught my attention even back as an elf... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you always say "yes" when you really want to say "no"?: 6 of 46
There are certainly times when I do wish I was a little more assertive and that perhaps I could say "no" to those few things I seem to continue saying "yes" to, however I do not believe that I sacrifice my own happiness by being too agreeable. Some people fear upsetting others, or making them angry, or simply do not know how ... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Do students lose out due to unruly parents at graduation ceremonies?: 3 of 23
As a recent college graduate, I can certainly say that I have experienced this first hand on the day of my graduation. However, the unruly behavior on the day of my graduation, while distracting and slightly interruptive, it was not in any severe form, nor was action taken towards students or family members because of this be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Has Paris Hilton found God?: 7 of 51
It was not so long ago that Paris Hilton announced her retirement from show business, at the tender age of 25. And within that same year, she announced a vow of celibacy for an entire year. Few people believed either of these announcements, with proof that the first was a fallacy, so it leaves them with great difficulty in tr... More..