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After high school, I followed what everyone would have done - choosing to go to university and study something that would 'guarantee' income in the future. That thing, ended up being Computing Sciences, where I graduated six years later with a double degree

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Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Fashion and individualism: 2 of 8
It is an age where the mass media is not only our source of information, it dominates our form of entertainment and influences our judgment. When it comes to fashion, mass media even dictates our sense of taste and style. As a result, we follow what the celebrities wear, we buy the brands that are advertised to us, and rathe... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Traveling in Taiwan: 1 of 4
I know myself as an Australian, having grown up among the diverse cultures that Sydney boasts and rarely will you hear me talk of Taiwan, as if, I have no ties whatsoever with the small, insignificant country west of China. In fact, I was born in Taiwan. Left Taiwan on my own at the age of ten to live with my aunt and uncle ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for assessing the real cost of a vacation tour: 1 of 4
Travel brochures and agencies know how to hook our interests. Tours on sale! Tour to New Zealand for only $500! Cheap and tempting as it all sounds, before booking for a tour, careful calculation of the extra costs that will be associated with the tour will prevent you from going out of pocket. Many of the vacation tours bro... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust What is love?: 53 of 207
Love is a diverse word with numerous meanings and associations. What is love? Mostly described as a feeling towards a special someone, a life partner. However, one can also love their family and their friends, and in this context, love means totally different things. Love for a lover is the most commonly spoken yet complicat... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific Travel experiences: New Zealand: 4 of 15
We picked up the hire car from Christchurch airport. The air is cool on this spring morning, fresh and crisp, as we turned on the ignition and sped off to explore this nature's wonderland. Driving into the New Zealand country side is one of life's wonderful pleasures. The roads are well paved, and empty, as if we were the on... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Writing an effective resume: 6 of 22
To a potential employer, not only is your resume a slice of who you are, the way it is written also hint at your ability to organize and present information in the most effective way. Even before they meet you, they want to be able to see from your resume, your personal details as well as what you can do and what you are qua... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 88 of 319
I believe both individuals and businesses are responsible for environmental sustainability. Sometimes it feels both businesses and the government aren't doing enough to encourage individuals to follow. There are still ways we can show our support of a green' environment and leave a legacy of clean air future generations to b... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Business presentation tips: 5 of 18
There may be many reasons to give a business presentation but each will share the same goal: to engage, and to inform. Giving a good business presentation goes beyond confidence and charisma; the success of the presentation often rely on the method of output and how the audiences can relate to the presentation contents. 1. P... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Alternative medicine: The benefits of acupuncture for 30- and 40-year-olds: 7 of 25
As warnings after warning are issued about certain drugs and chemicals that are harmful to our bodies, there has been an increased interest everywhere in the world for alternative therapies. Therapies that are natural in process and ingredients such as Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, naturopathy and meditation are becoming m... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Babies: 6 of 21
It's spring again. I dread this time of the year. Everyone I know are either getting married, or having babies. Everywhere I look, every corner I turn, there will be a mother accompanied by a pram, or a mother to be, surrounded by family and friends, each having a go touching her belly, full of happiness, full of motherhood.... More..