4. ‘Reading is a dying hobby in this multimedia age.’ Is this true? Reading as a pastime has been likened to an endangered animal facing extinction from the threat of the poachers — in this case‚ the multimedia age. It has been said that reading as a hobby is gradually losing its appeal as opposed to Internet gaming‚ blogging (writing an online diary)‚ listening to podcasts and ipods and watching popular drama series on television. Evidently‚ many more forms of recreation and leisure are rising
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Assessment 1 of BLO2206 Taxation Law and Practice Topic:Distinguishing a hobby from a business‚ explaining how legislation and case laws determines whether an activity is a business or hobby. Further to make a comment on the impact of a determination by the ATO on whether a taxpayer’s activity is actually a business. Distinguishing a Business from a Hobby Activities are classified in terms of a business or a hobby and it is important that the two are separated. The difference depends
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In Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston‚ the effects of nature‚ feminism and geography are significant in the cultural and attitude changes of the characters. Zora Neale Hurston displays a mastering of symbolism in her most important work‚ Their Eyes Were Watching God. Symbols take the form of people‚ objects‚ and events‚ adding to the color and meaning of the story. Throughout the book‚ Hurston uses symbols of a pear tree‚ the horizon‚ Janie’s hair‚ the mule‚ and the devastating hurricane
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6/15/20011 Watching a movie at Home vs. at the Theater Watching movies is a popular pastime that I enjoy‚ but over the last few years the traditional Friday family night at the movies has switch gears. With so many convenient factors to viewing a film at home‚ one has to ask is going to the theater really worth it these days? When I say worth it‚ let me share a few of the obstacles that I’ve had to face recently at the movie theater .First‚ if I decide to go on opening night I have to armor up
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The Research about Hindrances that affect the growth of Tourist in Bird watching in Balanga City‚ Bataan ______________ A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Tourism Management Philippine Women’s University CDCEC-Bataan ______________ In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
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Big brother isn’t watching you The expression‚ Big brother isn’t watching you is a directly parallel to the English author and journalist George Orwell’s book‚ 1984. Originally‚ the book was written in the year 1948 and is about an insignificant young man‚ named Winston Smith‚ who works for the state. His job is to paraphrase historical documents to promote propaganda in the society. The book is about Winston’s attempt to rebel against the totalitarian state‚ he lives in. People today‚ still
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Why Running is the Perfect Hobby for Nerds I was focused on the start line ready for the first race of my track career. Not knowing at the time how running would have such a great impact on my life. Running has always run in my family (pun intended). I began running in elementary and developed a deep passion for running as I got older‚ and I have found a few reasons how the nerd culture and running go hand in hand. For the most part‚ running is an individual sport‚ which is perfect for the socially
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beings. One of the physiological effects of watching TV in excessive amounts is eye-strain. It is true that there are specifications for watching TV; TV should be 5 m away from the eye‚ the room should be adequately lit‚ TV should be placed at the same height with our eyes‚ etc. However‚ these do not prevent our eyes from getting tired if we keep watching TV for a long time. Another effect is obesity‚ which is widely observed in people who like watching TV and eating snacks every day. TV is such a
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people sitting next to you‚ the lines for toilets‚ and sometimes the hours it takes to get out of the stadium‚ not to mention the bad weather plus violent incidents. My particular concern‚ however‚ is the lack of replay. And believe it or not‚ often the most interesting and dramatic part of the event can be seen only on cable TV. And this is my personal reason for refraining from seeing live events. Instead I would rather have families to watch the same events at home‚ even though the games are fun to
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An Unforgettable Memories Event:Watching a concert My unforgettable memories event was watching my favorite singer group:Super Junior’s concert.For me‚a 16 years-old student at that time‚it was so excited and unimageble to me to see my favorite idols with my own eyes.I even couldn’t sleep easily at the night before. On that day‚I was bubbling with excitement and went straight to the venue──Taipei Arena.When I first arrive at the venue‚I was astonished because of a great of crowd of people there
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