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Diatribe: Not counted as people
It is the year 2030. After annual resurgences of the pandemic, consecutive interest rate rises and mortgage foreclosures, a sky-rocketing of power and food bills and renewed hostility against regional …
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Don’t buy a house, get a neighbour
There is a Turkish saying “Ev alma, komşu al” which loosely translates to “Don’t buy a house, get a neighbour”. This sentiment rings true especially when you’re in desperate need …
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How would a wealth tax system affect Australians?
Governments throughout the world are experiencing financial strain as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Some have suggested a wealth tax as a means to alleviate the burden of these …
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Diatribe: Paralingual
“Why should my daughter learn Modern Greek?” a friend asked. She was reading an article on the subject and began to rattle off the arguments made therein, answering them herself. …
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Despite death we still want to live
The number of those lost to the quakes in Turkey and Syria are over 40,000 with future increases almost certain. From the moment of the quake throughout the rescue operations …
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Does anyone want to be President?
This may be an understatement, but it is a strange time in US politics. I am not talking about some of the day-to-day happenings, balloons which are either part of …
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Ancient Greece, to Rome and Crete – celebrating St Valentine and Eros
Saint Valentine, the patron saint of love, is celebrated by the Catholic Church every February 14 as a reminder of affection between romantic partners, friends, and family. But where did …
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Turkey-Syria disaster: Are Greeks supporting earthquake diplomacy?
The horrific 6 February earthquakes that killed over 40,000 people along the Turkish-Syria border led to an international outpouring of generosity and assistance. Greece has been at the forefront of …
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Diatribe: Tolkien and the Greeks
J R R Tolkien’s fantasy world of Middle Earth, populated by Hobbits, Dragons, Dwalves and Elves has been rightfully considered to have been inspired by Old English, Germanic and Norse …
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The dangers of not getting your estate reviewed
Family Provision Claims in Australia have a long history, dating back to the early 20th century. The first legislation to provide for family provision claims was the Inheritance (Family Provision) …