The feature article‚ “A Multicultural Celebration” by Australian radio host‚ Paul Murray presents a meandering critique Australia’s multicultural history and our search for a national identity. Whilst I agree with the picture that he paints of the constant cycle of opposition to the various waves of migrant types throughout our history‚ and how he shows that despite this‚ multiculturalism flourishes‚ I disagree with how Murray tries to tie this with our search for a national identity. In this article
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In the spring of 2001‚ I had my first and only panic attack. I don’t remember a lot of details other than uncontrollable crying (the really ugly kind) and gasping for every breath as if it were my last. I was 24 at the time – barely out of college – and I’d already survived a lot of early 20’s angst‚ so what triggered the attack was pretty tame by comparison: I thought my boyfriend was on a short list for a promotion‚ resulting in an imminent move to Charlotte‚ North Carolina.That’s it.Not usually
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Maiz The word maize derives from the Spanish form of the indigenous Taíno word for the plant‚ maiz. It is known by other names around the world. Corn outside North America‚ Australia‚ and New Zealand means any cereal crop‚ its meaning understood to vary geographically to refer to the local staple.In the United StatesCanada Australia‚ and New Zealand‚[citation needed] corn primarily means maize; this usage started as a shortening of "Indian corn". "Indian corn" primarily means maize (the staple
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Festivals and celebrations in Malaysia Malaysia has a number of festivals and celebrations‚ most of which are either religious or cultural in origin‚ and are swathed in traditions and rituals. Malaysia. A country where one can experience a multitude of cultural celebrations and festivals‚ as well as‚ and most importantly‚ good food(!) all year round. Almost every month of the year‚ tourists and locals alike immerse themselves in one celebration or another‚ thanks to the diverse cultural practices
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chances. I wish I had a lot of money so that I have the chance to help my family‚ build an orphanage and help in saving the mother earth. My family especially my parents‚ had been my backbone. They worked so hard to give me good education‚ comfortable life‚ and to cater all my needs leaving them with tonnes of debt. If only I have much money‚ the first thing I would like to do is to pay all my parents debt off. I want them to lead a loose-fitting life without any worries about the debt. I also could
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Ngwudike English 104 03-05-2013 Commercializing Christmas The season of love and giving hit the shopping malls on Black Friday; the stores fill with the latest gifts and the bargain shoppers begin the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift. Americans across the country mark this season‚ senselessly “buying” love for one another‚ while simultaneously degrading the very spirit of the holiday season: love. Thus‚ as the bells toll for the Christmas cheer‚ the deepening greed of our culture begins
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The most difficult decision I’ve ever made We all have to make decisions everyday- big or small. But sometimes decision making creates a conflict and it becomes very difficult to make choices or to decide. Sometimes the smallest decisions prove to be the most difficult one. We all encounter different scenarios everyday. What‘s difficult for me might be the easiest one for you. My Mom and Dad always compare me with my younger sister. They said that I and my sister are very opposite in
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My Best Vacation Ever It was the summer of 1995 and my best friend Kimberly and I wanted to go on vacation. We thought long and hard about where we wanted to go and finally decided to fly to Florida. Kimberly and I started our planning by searching for hotel rooms in the West Palm Beach area and getting trip tickets from A.A.A. (Automobile Association of America). We found some really good deals from our entertainment book‚ so we started to reserve hotel rooms for West Palm Beach‚ Florida. Once
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I have had many ups and downs in my personal and professional life‚ but I have never really grasped the concept of success. Success or failure does not depend on the intricate details of a plan‚ it is totally the opposite. I now know that a key factor in whether I fail or succeed is self-direction. I have learned the recipe for success depends on the planner and how well that plan is executed. If I have learned anything‚ it is that setting short and long term goals‚ time management and organization
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The Hardest Challenge I Have Ever Faced I have meet with more than my share of difficult challenges. This one will remain with me always‚ occasionally playing over in my mind when I look at my son. It was April of 1993‚ the eve of Easter Sunday; my children and I were coloring Easter eggs in anticipation of the big hunt the following morning. The kids were excited and having a blast‚ especially my three-and-a-half- year old son Joey. With the eggs freshly colored and carrots left out for
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