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I am a qualified accountant and registered tax agent in Australia, aged in my 50s. I have worked in public practice for over 20 years, having obtained my bachelor degree from the prestigious University of Adelaide. Professionally I have also been involved

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Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) How does the health of a river affect the vitality of a region?: 2 of 28

To state that a river can affect the vitality of a region is a gross understatement. The health of a river affects the vitality of nations. A noticable example of how this occurs is shown through the damage caused by abuse of Australia's Murray-Darling river system. Australia is a unique part of the Earth, a land renown for ...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophy (Other) Why do scientists reject evidence of God: 3 of 31

There is an eerie connection between the scientists of modern society and those from earlier periods that promoted religion. Both have been seeking to explain the unknown. The major difference between the two eras is that the scientists have learned from their predecessors that reasons do exist and can be identified. Without...
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Since the United States is part of a global economy, should other countries help bail out failing banks?: 1 of 8

The failure of the United States banking system is a by-product of the American culture. That culture, as seen in the eyes of the population of the rest of the global community, is one of extremes. We see signs of extreme violence (in both real life and entertainment), extreme obsession with guns, extreme religious ideals an...
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Safety at sea basics: 1 of 7

MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, this is My-yacht, My-yacht, My-yacht, MAYDAY, this is My-yacht, over.. The call that no-one who heads to sea wishes to make, or hear, but the meaning of which everyone needs to know. Before setting out to sea in any vessel, everyone undertaking such an activity must be aware of where they are heading....
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Which is the better sport for boaters: Sailing or motorboating?: 1 of 7

A very simple question with a complex answer. To simply separate boats into two categories does not address the subject fully, nor allow a complete analysis of the topic. The sports within sailing can be divided into a number of sub-categories, including dinghy racing, inshore keelboat racing, offshore racing plus inshore an...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Big Bang or Big Man: How in the heck did we get here?: 9 of 62

To analyse and understand the history of Homo Sapiens upon this planet is a difficult topic. None of us were there to watch either the start of the species or our development, depending on which side of the argument that your believe. The topic "Big Bang or Big Man" is really another way of saying did our species evolve or w...
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Introduction to taekwondo: 2 of 12

Taekwondo is often seen as a sport, but it is much more Taekwondo commenced in Korea in 1955. The Korean culture had had various forms of Martial Arts for over two thousand years. These skills were driven underground in the first half of the twentieth century, when Japan controlled the Korean peninsular, but the skills survi...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: I never thought I would do this at 50: 8 of 40

Two men sailing a 40-foot yacht into the wild Southern Ocean, south of Australia, in the middle of Winter. Not something I had expected to do at any time in my life and certainly not that I am 50. I have been involved in sailing for most of my life, but had never considered doing a yacht delivery. In June 2002, I received a ...
Business > Finance & Insurance How to choose an accountant for your business: 1 of 4

So you need to choose a new Accountant! This often occurs because of a change in your circumstances, or maybe you are dissatisfied with the service provided by your present Accountant. Have you just moved to another city or town? Are you going to establishing a new business? Do you have a complex taxation return to prepare? ...
Politics, News & Issues > US News Virginia Tech shooting: Should America ban firearms?: 9 of 32

The Virginia Tech shooting has nothing to do with this subject. There are two simple questions. The first is “Should the United States of America ban firearms?” The second is “Will the United States of America ban firearms?” Firstly one must consider, what is the purpose of a firearm...