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Mid 20s woman from Sydney, Australia. Queer-friendly and supporter of issues affecting the queer community in Sydney and Newcastle. Tertiary education in engineering, town planning, and literature. Avid writer, reader, and movie-goer.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alone: 69 of 264

The hollowed hearth Which was my heart Hands unheld Cold stone paving Scooped out Cooled embers Scraped out Warmth extinguished Unfueled by another There is no ignition To run the heart Alone
Entertainment > Movie Genres Exploring the vampire in cinema: 11 of 34

The vampire in film history directly represents society's fears about sexuality. The vampire is characterized as the deviant who thrives on close personal contact and the exchanging of bodily fluids. The vampire is the predator who corrupts innocents, luring and seducing victims, once bitten they are infected and become vamp...
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Asexuality defined: 1 of 3

An "asexual" person is someone who has no desire to have sex. Asexuality is not a choice like celibacy. Asexuals do not experience sexual attraction, do not find sexual behaviour appealing and are not compelled to form sexual relationships. Asexuals are not driven to have sex with other people, they don't get horny and other...
Food & Drink > Beer Reviews Beer reviews: Becks: 1 of 3

Becks is a light flavoured, low carbonation "boutique" beer. Originally brewed in Germany, Becks is now also brewed in Australia using the exact same German ingredients and purity guidelines. Becks has a pure, clean and crisp pilsner taste. It begins with a light nutty, fruity flavour and ends watery and refreshing. In Austr...
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Movie characters that challenge gender roles: 2 of 5

Princess Leia - Hero or Damsel in Distress? Princess Leia may be wilful, but is she still just a damsel in distress waiting for the hero? The portrayal of gender roles in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope deserves a closer look, as the Princess Leia is not the traditional naive girl from Alderon that we often take he...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hope: 112 of 245

Yes we can. Energise the tired, Motivate the complacent, Inspire the cynical. It can be done, It will. Inflate a balloon with hope, Watch it float. Lift our heads, Stop scuffing our feet. Hope is back. Progress is possible. Things can change. We can all work together. Yes we can.
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Poisons used by forestry industry in Tasmania: 1 of 2

Freedom of Information . . . Accomplice to Poison The future is grim for the State of Tasmania while the forestry industry is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. Not content with merely logging old growth forests, is has come to light in recent years that Gunns is now in the business of poisoning the local people and...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Music reviews: iOTA: 1 of 1

My (not so) secret love affair with iOTA In the last six months I have developed a ferocious musical crush on the sassy slip of a girlie boy iOTA. I am completely captivated by this petite little performers amazing musical ability. He first came to my attention as the lead in the Sydney production of cult transsexual punk ro...
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Art analysis: Themes reflected in Christina's World, by Andrew Wyeth: 1 of 1

Christina's World (1948) is a realist tempera painting by iconic American artist Andrew Wyeth. Andrew Wyeth (born 1917) was one of America's best-known and most popular visual artists from the mid-20th Century. The painting depicts Christina Olson, who had an undiagnosed muscular deterioration (possibly polio) that paralyzed...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Juno: 18 of 35

Directed: Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking) Written: Diablo Cody (debut) Starring: Ellen Page (Hard Candy), Michael Cera (Superbad), Jennifer Garner (Elektra, Suddenly 30, TVs Alias), Jason Bateman (The Sweetest Thing, TVs Arrested Development), Alison Janney (Drop Dead Gorgeous, Hairspray, TVs West Wing) As far as smart...