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Cyber Bullying Hurts!
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Whatever Is Next For Married At First Sight (Australia)?
Married At First Sight Australia is a television reality show that revolves around the premise that matching a number of couples up for NON-LEGALLY BINDING onscreen marriages is a "social experiment". Over the years, the show has degenerated to a drama fest!
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Things I Learned From Married at First Sight
Married at First Sight Australia 2018 has achieved high ratings because of its controversial relationship pairings.
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Sword and Sorcery Books by Cliff
A unique perspective on the genre of Sword and Sorcery fantasy novels, written by guest writer Cliff.
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"Life" (2017) Brings a Cthulhu-like Alien Back from Mars
"Life" is a screamer movie. An alien is discovered and begins to kill the crew, who try to kill it, but it escapes and reaches earth. The film echoes "Alien" and H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos.
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What Is Wrong With the Ending of Roswell Season 2?
The television series Roswell ran from 1999 to 2002, and centred around the premise that a crashed ship had disgorged four children developed to blend in with the human population. Watch on DVD!
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The best and worst original series timeline Star Trek Movies.
The Star Trek Original Series and Next Generation share a compatible timeline. I have ranked the movies from ones I find most watchable to the least watchable.
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Star Trek Beyond successfully continues the reboot
Star Trek (2009), Star Trek: into darkness and Star Trek: beyond are the latest offerings in the Star Trek saga. they feature younger versions of original crew members of the USS Enterprise.
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Was the review that said Warcraft "tanked" a pun?
In gaming terms, a tank is a character who can absorb damage, survive and go on to win the battle. The film Warcraft: the beginning could ultimately do the same in terms of revenue and popularity.
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Warcraft: an enjoyable gaming adaptation
Warcraft: the beginning is an enjoyable film best compared to other gaming adaptations, rather than book-based classics of science fantasy. It has good effects, characterisation and an action plot.
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Superman versus Batman: movie challenges fans but delivers action
Fans have rejected and criticised the new Superman film, Batman versus superman: dawn of Justice. However, a close ananysis shows it does fit into the Superman mythos.
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Does the Film Improve on the Book in "Divergent: Allegiant"?
The "Divergent" series started with a great movie. The sequel, "Insurgent", failed to deliver a thrill. I read the final book, "Allegiant", and did not like it. Could the film be better than the book?
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Spoiler Alert: does reading the Mockingjay book ruin the movie?
Reading MockingJay made me feel positive about the Hunger Games and long for the final two-part movie. However, reading Alliegiant had the opposite effect on my perception of the Divergent series.
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Asbestos in popular crayons
I am passing on a safety warning for parents of pre-school children who may have purchased crayons containing asbestos for their children.
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Maze Runner sequel disappoints expectations
A review of Maze Runner: the scorch trials explains why Maze Runner was great and how the sequel was less satisfying. Science Fantasy. Dysfuntional realities fiction. Behavioural Psychology.
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Pixels - a real blast from the past!
Pixels is an enjoyable family movie released in 2015. Aliens supposedly send warriors from retro and vintage arcade games to attack the earth. Fun, laughter, drama. Peter Dinklage!
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Saint Patrick's Day for Australians
Many Irish immigrants to Australia and Australians of Irish descent celebrate their heritage on March 17, St. Patrick's day.
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Tribute to Leonard Nimoy
Best known for his long running starring role as Mr. Spock on Star Trek.
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Lactose Free Pizza Uses Hommos
Lactose intolerance can be painful and limit the dietary options of sufferers. This page contains 2 recipes: a tasty pizza that can be made without cheese and fragrant beef biryani with coconut milk.
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10 Healthy Ways to Deal With Valentine’s Day If You Have No Valentine
Valentine's day can be painful to someone who has no current relationship. Instead of wallowing in pain and anger, do something for yourself or others and have a pleasant day despite the pressure!
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Repairing Vintage and Retro Jewellery
One woman's trash is another's treasure. Learn how pre-loved and broken jewellery can be repaired and transformed into wearable fashion pieces.
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Gourmet Pumpkin and Bacon Pizza
Recipe for pumpkin and bacon pizza with variations on the dough recipie
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When Did Science Fiction and Horror Become Mainstream?
According to a list of American Films released in 2013: around 41 horror films and 23 Science Fiction (including super-hero) films were released. This is not counting action adventure, thriller and fantasy films which may contain horror and science...
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Game of Thrones Ascent - What Is Your Allegiance?
Stark, Lannister, Greyjoy, Baratheon and Targaryen. Who do you love? Who do you hate? Choose your allegiance in Game of Thrones Ascent.
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The Tyranny of Popular Facebook Games
Facebook games advertise as free, but require players to spend gold to get items. Most have to be checked frequently to harvest bonuses or defend resources. Is this really fun? Vote in the poll today!
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Make a Crown for April Fools Day
Instead of playing nasty jokes on April Fools Day, kids can make a crown and be "king of the day". This positive thinking will spread goodwill.
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The Joys of Identifying Antique Tea Sets
Treasures can be found amongst the family crockery. Check the manufacturing mark on the back. Examples include Japanese post-war imports, Chinese Fine China, Fireking USA, Aynsley, and Towerbrite.
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How to Recognise and Treat Salt Damp
Experience based account of salt damp in a building, brief scientific explanation, hints on treatment and care.
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Rusty Bugles: Australian War Comedy
Rusty Bugles is an Australian drama written by Samuel Locke Eliot. It played in the theatre in 1948 and was televised in a shortened form on 23 July 1965 (Elliot 1980:Xvi, xxix.) Rusty Bugles explored the camaraderieof men sharing close quarters,...
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Men in Black as "serious" Science Fiction?
A comparison of the comedy film "Men in Black" with the genre of dedicated science fiction.
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Daniel and the Art Competition (Original fiction from the school yard)
First of a series of short fictions by Cecelia, featuring "Daniel and the Art Competition" and "Terence was Bored"
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Make the Playstation 3 backwards compatible around the world!
Some years ago I chose to purchase a PlayStation 2 because it could bridge the gap in our gaming technology until I upgraded to the next family computer. The PlayStation 2 could also double as a DVD player, so it was excellent value at the time. ...
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Retro Games - The Sims
Discussion of The Sims 1, which is now a retro game, but was the beginning of my Sim addiction.
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How to Make a Cat Mask (+3 More Masks)
This article teaches you how to make a lightweight and attractive cat mask created from a paper plate. Three other easy masks are included!
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Play Based Learning - Can Toys Really Teach?
An investigation of the philosophy underlying popular "play based" pedagogy in Early Childhood Education. Toys may have limited educational value if offered to children in a haphazard fashion, however, when interwoven with attention from carers toys may stimulate creativity and development.
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Reality Television - entertainment that goes where research cannot
What is the difference between putting people under the microscope, spotlight or camera? Reality television shows conduct "experiments" on willing volunteers that the scientific community is ethically restrained not to conduct.
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2D Games
2 dimensional computer games of the 1980s and 1990s were a delight to play. Graphics weren't as sophisticated as today, but colours were vibrant and imagination created many fascinating levels.
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Dungeons and Dragons Gaming related Fiction
The DragonLance Series by Margaret Weis and Tracey Hickman are intelligent and enjoyable novels developed after a series of gaming adventures.
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Children's Books and Fantasy
The nature of fantasy. Educational value for a child. Fun quizzes.