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The Coral Reef: Possessors Of The Fountain Of Youth

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We live in an age where there is a constant quest for immortality. This shows it true self in our endless, narcissistic thirst for fame and recognition. One animal is already well ahead of us and has defied mortality, the coral. In the great aesthetically-pleasing sights of healthy oceans, coral reefs are the life-blood of the seas.

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About Candy: Sweet Heaven

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Who doesn’t enjoy sweets or candy? These days there are thousands of sweets to choose from with something to suit every taste. All sweets have one thing in common, sugar!  Its believed that the first people to become aware of sugarcane were the islanders of Papua New Guinea, though Indians are credited with being the

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Diamonds: Romanance Of The Stone

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It’s believed the first diamonds were mined in India between 3,000 and 6,000 years ago, where significant deposits of alluvial could be found along the rivers Krishna, Penner and Godavari. The deposits were so rich that India became the main supplier of diamonds until into the eighteenth century when diamonds  were discovered in Brazil.

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Julie and Julia Film Review: The Genuine And The Pretender

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Director: Nora Ephron. Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina. Julia Child is often referred to as the chef who revolutionised American cooking. Although this statement may be slightly hyperbolic (America is still a country notorious for TV dinners, fast food and obesity), Child certainly provided the cooking archetype for people to

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Barack Obama: New Leader Filling The Void

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Barack Obama has cut almost a revolutionary path through politics. A highly skilled orator, he has managed to do the seemingly impossible, give politician’s credibility and respect. As life in the presidency has become increasingly difficult, Obama’s diplomacy skills are being tested increasingly more and more. Already a trailblazer in so many ways, the 44th

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Penn and Teller: The Loud And Silent Side Of Magic

Magicians

Penn and Teller are one of magic’s most durable acts. Performing together for over three decades, their act has transformed the way magic is perceived.

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Gran Torino Film Review: A Must For Eastwood Fans

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Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Clint Eastwood, Ahney Her, Bece Vang, and Christopher Carley. Gran Torino is set in a downtrodden neighbourhood in Detroit, Michigan. It is here Walt Kowalski, played by Clint Eastwood lives, along with his Labrador dog, Daisy.  A Korean war veteran, Walt is bitter, angry, and generally peed off with his life and

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Jindabyne Film Review: The Reactions Of Venus And Mars

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Director: Ray Lawrence Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney, John Howard and Simon Stone. Jindabyne, set in a small Australian town in the tough outback, is certainly not a typical film. Based on a short story, So Much Water So Close To Home by Raymond Carver, it deals with themes and issues that are often ignored, mainly

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