We are all in the misleading habit of seeing our own culture and background as normal, and then being a little surprised when the rest of the world does things differently. But then again, the whole point of travel is to experience something new. Distances – Australia may have a moderately small population, but it is spread out over a very large area. There is no way to see it all in a short...
Australia has had solid economic growth over the last generation, at least on paper. Experts will always debate the interpretation of the statistics and figures. But part of the story is immigration. Bringing more people into the country makes for a bigger economy, but how this affects the individuals and businesses is another matter. Some economic analysts suspect that there is a slightly larger...
We know that sugar is one of the causes of tooth decay. Cutting down on sugar goes a long way to preventing dental problems Use Stevia. This has nowhere near the decay problems of sugar. Stevia and sugar mixed together taste like plain sugar, but with reduced decay problems. Coffee and tea are often sweetened; again, keep stevia on hand. Use healthy snacks like nuts, pumpkin seeds, and most...
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Bamboo has steadily grown in popularity over the last generation. This is because it is affordable and available in many colours; is can even be made to look like almost any classic wood. Despite its resemblance...
Foreign media phenomena offer the best of both worlds for many local fans. They are not overexposed like the popular English-based media we see every day, meaning we are not desensitized to their appeal, but they have already proved their appeal with a large audience, and have a considerable range of available merchandise. Japanese cultural phenomena sometimes prove popular in English-speaking...
Aluminium is excellent for durability. It naturally forms an oxide coating that keeps it rust-free under normal conditions. It only corrodes under extreme conditions of acid or salt, and even then it is better than most metals. In the past aluminium was notoriously difficult to paint. End even when it was painted the result was very matt and prone to damage. The technology for this was developed...
We know the television and other media are misleading. Few people live the life of a sitcom. But we can find we have picked up many misconceptions about other countries because we forget where the ideas originally came from. Foreigners have a few misconceptions about Australia. Australians live near the beach Actually a half-truth – 80% of the county’s population is within an hour’s...
There are a few modern trends for healthy drinks. Two popular options are juicing fruits and vegetables or blending them, with the emphasis on making the drink yourself. There are some advantages and disadvantages to both methods. Juices Juices are reasonably convenient. They can be made quite quickly if you have a juicing machine. And the minerals, nutrients, and vitamins get straight into your...
There are many factors that affect the aging of our skin. Two of the most prominent are wrinkling from Ultraviolet light and Collagen underneath the skin. Luckily, both of these can be altered for the better with modern technology. We can prevent the formation of fine lines in our skin, or at least delay their onset by several years, by avoiding Sun exposure. Ultraviolet light, the radiation...
Regular brushing is the most obvious, and probably the most important factor in preventing decay. But it does not work in isolation. Other factors include: Beneficial factors A healthy diet Lower stress levels. Keeping sticky or acidic foods off teeth; drink soda through a straw. Exercise for good general health. Keep your immune system healthy; exercise helps, as do certain foods. Avoid toxins...
