Susan Jane
I am an Australian professional writer with with 28 years of commercial experience. In 2003, I became full-time carer for my mother (now 91) who has a form of dementia. I was recently appointed as a Featured Contributor - Arts & Entertainment. Other areas of interest are food, aged care, quirky happenings and travel.
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Justin Bieber - First Australian My World Concert in BrisbaneTeenage girls have staked out hotels in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast but there has been no sign of their teen pop idol. Justin tweets he has a big surprise for fans during his Australian My World tour. Here are his Australian tour details.
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Chris Hemsworth - Aussie Actor Plays Marvel Comic Hero Norse God ThorAustralian actor Chris Hemsworth (older brother of Liam, star of The Last Song and Miley Cyrus's ex-boyfriend) was ordered to stack on 10 kilograms of muscle to play the role of Marvel comic hero Norse God Thor. The movie opens in Australia on 21 April.
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Danish Royal Twins Named and ChristenedAustralian-born Crown Princess Mary (nee Donaldson) and her husband, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark are now the proud parents of four lovely children. Their recently born twins have been named and christened.
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Britney Spears Femme Fatale Album Tops Australian Music ChartsBritney Spears enjoys huge popularity in Australia. Her 7th album, Femme Fatale, has just topped the ARIA charts this week. The pop star seems happy and settled and there is even a whisper that marriage on the cards for the 29 year old mother of two.
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Liam Hemsworth - Aussie Actor to Play Lead Role in the Next Twilight-style MovieLiam Hemsworth, co-star to Miley Cyrus in The Last Song, has scored the biggest role of his Hollywood movie career to date. This article tracks the Aussie actor's amazing rise from soap idol to Hollywood hottie.
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Lindsay Lohan to Play Sharon Tate in Manson Movie?Lindsay Lohan has been named as a possibility to play the late actress Sharon Tate in a movie about the Manson murders. Tate, pregnant at the time, was the then wife of movie director Roman Polanski. This is the ideal role for Lohan's movie comeback.
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Celebrity Clicks #6 - Sandra Bullock and Lady Gaga Help Japanese Disaster VictimsSandra Bullock and Lady Gaga seem to have something in common - a desire to help the unfortunate victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
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Prince William Visits New Zealand and Australia to Boost Morale of Disaster VictimsIn recent months, several large-scale natural disasters have hit the South Island of New Zealand and parts of Australia. The second in line to the British Throne, HRH Prince William, suggested to the Queen that he visit victims to offer support.
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Justin Bieber Immortalized in WaxJustin Bieber is the latest celebrity to be immortalized in wax at Madame Tussaud's wax museums. The Canadian pop icon visited the London waxworks to see his statue unveiled. Two other statues were unveiled on the same day in New York and Amsterdam.
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Charlie Sheen "Beg for Your Job Back," Says Alec BaldwinThe latest person to have a say in the Charlie Sheen debacle is 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin. He says Charlie should beg for his job back and issue public apologies to the network, Chuck Lorre and Jon Cryer. He also says Charlie should buy Cryer a nice car!
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Celebrity Clicks #5 - Beckham Baby Bliss - Baby Baron Cohen Name Released at LastSoccer star David Beckham and wife Victoria are expecting a baby girl. This is pleasing for the couple who already have three boys. Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have released the name of their second daughter seven months after her birth.
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Sydney Harbour Hosts Two Cunard Super-ships - Queen Mary 2 and Queen ElizabethDozens of boats formed a guard of honour as two supers-hips sailed into Sydney Harbour at the same time. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth had an arranged rendezvous in Australia's most spectacular city witnessed by thousands of onlookers.
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Why I Write Celebrity Gossip for Associated Content from YahooWhen I publish s my celebrity gossip articles, I often receive some slightly negative comments from a few of my favorite fans. Perhaps they see these snippets as not worthy considering my professional writing background. Here's why I write what I write.
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Celebrity Clicks #4 - Jennifer Aniston - Britney SpearsJennifer Aniston reportedly wants to move back to New York where she grew up and attended acting school. Britney Spears says she would like to meet dangerous wild animals and learn to become a proficient trapeze artist. Both wishes are achievable.
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North Queensland About to Be Bashed by Category 5 Cyclone YasiAs if Queensland, Australia hasn't had enough with 75% of the state flooded recently, including the capital Brisbane and several large regional centers. Now a massive tropical cyclone is going to hit the area between Cairns and Townsville tonight.
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Jimmy Buffett Topples Off Sydney Concert StageHow lucky was Jimmy Buffett that one of his biggest fans, Dr Gordian Fulde, head of emergency at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, was in the audience and near the spot where Buffett landed heavily?
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Celebrity Clicks #3 - Christina Aguilera Drunk, Jesse James EngagedChristina Aguilera gate crashed a birthday party, became intoxicated and invaded the guest of honor's bedroom to sleep it off! Jesse James, Sandra Bullock's former husband is engaged to Kat Von D. This will be his fourth marriage and Kat's second.
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Celebrity Clicks #2 - 2011 Celebrity Baby Boom2010 was a good year for the birth of celebrity babies, but 2011 looks like producing record number of new babies. Toni Collette, Kate Hudson, Victoria Beckham, Natalie Portman, Mariah Carey and PINK are just some of the mothers-in-waiting.
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Robert De Niro to Chair 2011 Cannes Film Festival JuryThis article provides information about Robert De Niro's recent appointment as Chair of the Cannes Film Festival Jury and highlights some of the awards he has won for his fine acting during a career spanning four decades.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Welcome Second Daughter Faith MargaretNicole Kidman and Keith Urban have announced they have a second daughter, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, born through surrogacy. This quashes rumors of Nicole having a "baby bump" when she and Keith appeared at the recent Golden Globe Awards.
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Brisbane, Queensland - Central Business District Goes Under in Massive FloodThe implications of Queensland's regional flooding will hit Brisbane in Australia today. Power has been cut to the Central Business District and inner suburbs. Residents in flood prone areas have evacuated their homes. Flood peaks are expected tomorrow.
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Queensland Flood Crisis Worsens - 8 Dead and 72 Missing in Darling Downs City and TownsQueensland's flood crisis worsens with some towns being hit twice or more and flood ravaged areas widening. Brisbane, Queensland's capital, is preparing for in inflow of water from Wivenhoe Dam more than equivalent to that contained in Sydney Harbour.
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Tiger Woods - Another Sponsor Bails on the Beleaguered Pro-golferTiger Woods is having to face up to the loss of another major sponsor. His 13-year relationship with Golf Digest magazine has ended by mutual agreement. This was the second-longest sponsorship deal for the 14-time major champion.
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Queensland Floods - the Wider Implications for All AustraliansThe rain has not stopped in South East Queensland making some roads impassable. Floods in this region are nowhere near as severe as central and western parts of the state, but effects are being felt in suburban and city areas.
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Queensland, Australia - Worst Floods in History Bring Towns and Cities to a StandstillTorrential rains for weeks in December have left many towns and cities awash with flood waters, isolated by road and rail. Some airports are closed and the Army is using Blackhawk helicopters to evacuate entire towns and drop supplies to others.
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Aussie Susie's 2011 Wish ListI prefer to make a New Year Wish List rather than a range of resolutions. A resolution is a far different thing from a wish, as you will deduce from this article.
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Chris Hemsworth - Hollywood's Aussie Boys Series #2Chris Hemsworth is big brother of Liam, former boyfriend of Miley Cyrus. The Aussie actor who played Thor in the Marvel superhero films Thor and The Avengers has married Spanish girlfriend Elsa Pataky, one of the stars of Snakes on a Plane.
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Ryan Kwanten - Hollywood's Aussie Boys Series #1Many Australians have made it big in Hollywood. Aussie export Ryan Kwanten is one of the latest down-under talents to forge a career in the movie capital of the world. His latest film, Red Hill, was shot in Australia and he's back home to promote it.
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Tiger Woods Returns to Australia to Defend His 2009 Australian Masters TitleTiger Woods is back in Australia to defend his 2009 Australian Masters title. The beleaguered golfer has not won a tournament since mistress mayhem took over his life in late November last year. The 2010 Australian Masters - 11 to 14 November 2010.
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Portia DeGeneres Blames Anorexia on Her Sexual Identity ConfusionAustralian born actress Portia De Rossi (now DeGeneres) exposes her battle with anorexia. In her book Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain. Portia tells of eating only 300 calories a day and dropping to 82 pounds in weight.
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Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus to DivorceBilly Ray Cyrus and his wife of 17 years, Leticia (Tish) - divorce papers filed in Tennessee. The split appears to be amicable with a joint custody outcome expected for the three youngest children, son Braison and daughters Noah and Miley.
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Avatar to Become a 3D TrilogyJames Cameron is set to start writing scripts for two Avatar sequels early in 2011. The next Avatar 3D offering will be in cinemas in December 2014 with a follow-up sequel in December 2015. Will Australian actor Sam Worthington get to reprise his part?
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Charlie Sheen is on a Collision Course to "somewhere" - but "where"?When you're the highest paid TV star in Hollywood, you can cause as much trouble as you like in New York, then head back to LA as if nothing has happened. Charlie Sheen doesn't seem concerned about his violent behavior.
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Jennifer Lopez and Her Twin Tots Model Gucci for CharityJennifer Lopez has kept her two year old twins out of the media spotlight since their birth in 2008. Now she has posed for Gucci with her tots Max and Emme to aid UNICEF's Schools for Africa and her own charity the Maribel Foundation.
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Charlie Sheen Trashes Suite in Plaza Hotel, New YorkJust when Charlie Sheen seemed to be getting back on track with a family wedding and waning tabloid news, the Two and a Half Men star has disgraced himself again by trashing a luxury suite at the New York Plaza Hotel while drunk and naked.
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Oprah Winfrey's Aussie Shows - is Sydney Opera House Forecourt Venue Too Small?Organizers of the forthcoming Oprah Winfrey Shows in Sydney, Australia have a big problem to solve. The Sydney Opera House forecourt can cater for an audience of 3,000. 75,000 Aussies have registered for tickets to Oprah's Aussie shows.
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Charlie Sheen - Father of the Bride - Daughter Cassandra Estevez MarriesCharlie Sheen is more well known for his off-screen "antics" than as father of a 25 year old daughter. On 25 September 2010, Charlie walked Cassandra Estevez down the aisle when she married high school sweetheart Casey Huffman in Santa Barbara.
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Robert Redford Receives France's Legion of Honour MedalNapoleon Bonaparte created the Legion of Honour in 1802. It recognizes military, cultural, scientific or social contributions to France, and recipients who are not French citizens are eligible. US Actor/Director Robert Redford is the latest recipient.
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Did I Do That? #1 - a Trio of Cooking FiascosMy first attempt at cooking Scrambled Eggs and White Sauce were total fiascos. Undaunted, I went on to host a fondue party, but my guest totally annihilated the cheese fondue. Just as well there were four other courses!
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Allure of the Seas - Mega Ship II - Royal Caribbean's Sister to Oasis of the SeasRoyal Caribbean certainly has the monopoly on big cruise liners. After the launch of mega-ship Oasis of the Seas last year, it is set to launch another mega-ship Allure of the Seas for its maiden cruise in December 2010.
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Alan Jackson - Australian Tour - March 2011The long awaited announcement has been made! Alan Jackson is coming down-under with Miranda Lambert as his number 1 support act. They will be joined by Australia's Jasmine Rae who releases her second album the same day the tour begins.
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Celebrity Clicks #1 - Britney, Madonna, and 3D Movie ConversionsCelebrity Clicks #1 is my new "quickies" series of celebrity news from all over. Read about Britney's guest appearance on Glee, Madonna's aging crisis and Titanic and Star Wars - Episode I conversions to 3D for an April 2012 release.
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Nicole Richie's Amazing TransformationIt is refreshing to see how mature Nicole Richie has become. At 29, just a few years older than Lindsay Lohan and about the same age as Paris Hilton, she has a wide range of accomplishments to her credit, including two published books.
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Nicholas Evans - the Horse Whisperer Author's Almost Fatal Error and Amazing SurvivalBeing a dedicated fan of a famous author has been a rewarding experience for me. Many months before publicly revealing his amazing survival story, Nicholas Evans e-mailed me personally with some of the details about how he and family members almost died.
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Demi Moore Settles Out of Court with Pacific MagazinesNo surprise! After a brief hearing in the Australian Federal Court, Demi Moore has reportedly "settled out of court" with Pacific Magazines over her dispute about unauthorized photos published in Australian magazine New Idea.
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Demi Moore Sues Pacific Magazines in Australia Over Unauthorized Photos in New IdeaActress Demi Moore will testify in court in Melbourne, Australia tomorrow, 28 September. It is alleged that photos copyrighted to Moore were published in New Idea magazine in Australia without her authorization. The photos are said to be worth $200,000.
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Fiction Writing - Developing Your Writer's "Voice"Fiction writers intent on becoming published authors need to learn a wide range of writing techniques and also understand the terminology used by publishers. One of the most important attributes a writer can have is their own "voice" or "style".
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Jennifer Lopez - American Idol Hires Jennifer Lopez to Judge - US$12 Million FeeJennifer Lopez will join the judging line-up on American Idol. The decision to sign with Idol comes after lengthy negotiations that denied some of Lopez's demands for extra deals with Idol producers Fox, Fremantle, and 19 Entertainment.
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Susan Jane - Celebrating 100 Articles Published on Associated Content from YahooI bring an Aussie flavor to some of my content and people seem to enjoy the things I write about. I have met some fascinating and wonderful contributors on this site. I value the cyber-friendships I have made on AC. Thanks AC from Yahoo! -
Oprah Winfrey - Australian Launch for 25th Talk-show SeasonTV legend, Oprah Winfrey, announced she is bringing 300 of her US viewers to Australia to film several episodes of her talk-show. The Sydney Opera House (pardon the pun) will be one of the venues at which thousands of Australian fans will see the show.
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9/11 Terrorist Attacks - Australian and US Firefighters Run Across America - Tribute to VictimsSixteen firefighters from Australia and 20 from the US are running from Los Angeles to New York to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 7038 kilometre (4373 mile) journey will end at Ground Zero, New York on the morning of 11 September 2010.
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Tiger Woods - Headed Down Under to Defend His 2009 Australian Masters TitleThe 2009 Australian Masters PGA Golf Tournament was a resounding success due to the participation of World No. 1 Golfer Tiger Woods. Woods will return to Australia in November 2010 to defend his title. -
Sandra Bullock "Divorce Off Rumors" Not True - Divorce Still on Says Sandra's AgentDespite rumors in the National Enquirer that Sandra Bullock has called off the divorce to Jesse James, her Agent is emphatic that the divorce is still "on". Sandra has not had a change of heart and is not "stalling" the divorce - it is "on schedule". -
Wholemeal Banana and Cinnamon CakeThis cake contains healthy ingredients and is delicious and spicy -
Miley Cyrus Rocks NY Central Park with Bret MichaelsMiley Cyrus has certainly thrown off her tweeny Hannah Montana image for a raunchy new look in black leather and studs. Billy-Ray's little girl is all grown up and moving on to the next stage of her successful career in music and movies. -
Lemon Marshmallow SliceThis recipe is one from my mother's collection. It has three layers, but is worth the time and effort to make because it is tangy and delectable. -
Being NeighborlyMy neighbor of 19 years is in need of help. He has to go to hospital for tests. Without any close family to assist him, I feel compelled to offer transport and after-care. -
Sydney Opera House - Financial Woes Could Cause Closure by 2011The iconic Sydney Opera House needs a big cash injection to fund maintenance or it faces closure in 2011. Ancient stage machinery is putting lives at risk and Australian State and Federal Governments have not stepped in to provide any funding. -
Dennis Hopper - an Artistic Tribute with an Australian FocusThis tribute to Dennis Hopper's amazing movie career focuses on his two Australian films: Mad Dog Morgan about an Aussie bushranger, and The Night We Called It A Day - recounting Frank Sinatra's controversial 1974 Australian Tour. -
Mark Webber Wins Monaco Grand Prix from Pole PositionRed Bull's Mark Webber qualified for pole position and led the Monaco Grand Prix from start to finish. His Monaco GP win comes just a week after he triumphed at the Spanish Grand Prix. -
Tim McGraw - Australian Concert Tour - September 2010There was excitement around Australia recently when it was announced that multi-award winning C&W Music great Tim McGraw will be coming to Australia in September 2010 for a series of concerts. Apparently his wife Faith Hill and the kids are coming too. -
Jessica Watson - Australian Solo Sailing Teen Arrives Home to a Hero's WelcomeIntrepid teen sailor Jessica Watson has circumnavigated the world solo and unassisted in 210 days. She arrived back in Sydney, Australia today to a hero's welcome making history as the youngest person to achieve this feat. -
Hollywood Sign Hotel ProposalDanish architect Christian Bay-Jorgensen has designed a unique, 10 floor, 308 room hotel complex with guest rooms within the letters of "HOLLYWOOD" and spectacular views of Los Angeles. Does this type of development have any chance of becoming a reality? -
Mark Webber - Aussie Formula One Driver Wins 2010 Spanish Grand Prix for Red Bull TeamRed Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber of Australia wins the 2010 Spanish Grand Prix at the Montmelo racetrack near Barcelona. -
Cannes Film Festival - 63rd Festival De Cannes 2010 - Australian Stars and Film to Open and Close Event2010 marks the 63rd Cannes Film Festival which opens on 12 May 2010 with the first screening of a new Robin Hood film starring Australians Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett in the lead roles of Robin and Marian. -
Ode to Donna CavanaghMy Ode to Donna Cavanagh is a poem that explains how I am planning to catch up on reading and commenting on all Donna's poems that have gone unread since the beginning of February 2010. -
Fan to Fan Interaction on Associated Content - Managing Your Fan and Follower BasesThe longer you are an AC contributor, the more fans you will accumulate. It is fun hooking up with other writers, but soon you could find your fan base becomes unmanageable. Here's how I try to be fair and loyal to all my fans and followers. -
PINK to Be the Face of Australian V-8 Supercar RacingPINK (Alecia Moore) - US singing sensation with record-breaking history in Australia - has been paid between AU$2.5million and AU$5million to front an advertising campaign as ambassador to attract more young women to Australian V-8 Supercar racing. -
Happy Feet 2 in Production in Sydney, AustraliaThe sequel to Oscar winning animated movie Happy Feet commenced production in Sydney in early February. Robin Williams, Hank Azaria and Elijah Wood have completed their voice-overs. Matt Damon and Brad Pitt have signed to play roles. -
Justin Bieber - Aussie Outdoor Concert Canceled - Compromise Performance Organized on TV ShowA major teen fan frenzy in Sydney, Australia this morning caused cancellation of a Justin Bieber concert. More than 5,000 screaming girls were inconsolable, but slightly placated when Bieber sang his hit song "Baby" on Network 7's Sunrise show. -
Justin Bieber - Sydney Police Cancel Free Outdoor Australian Concert Due to Safety ConcernsJustin Bieber was to perform a free concert this morning in Sydney, Australia. Crowd numbers reached 5000+ at 4.00 am. 10 teenage girls were already victims of crowd crush. Less than an hour later, Police canceled the concert due to safety concerns. -
Lady Gaga - Sensational Sex Secrets Revealed - Read About Lady Gaga's Sex Secrets HereLady Gaga, the most outrageous pop star to emerge during 2009, is outspoken about clothes and make-up. Her music videos are very risqué and her sexuality has been hashed over in the media. Now she has made a startling confession about her sex life. -
Juan Antonio Samaranch, Former International Olympic Committee President, Dies Aged 89In more than 2 decades as Olympic Games President, Samaranch is credited with bringing the games back from the brink of financial ruin and boosting international interest. His last Olympic "hurrah" was at the Vancouver Winter Games earlier this year. -
The Button Accordion and MeNormal people don't play the Accordion, button or otherwise. They are usually forced to play it because it is a family tradition or, like me, they show their skill with the instrument and are forever doomed to play at every opportunity. -
Olivia Newton John Has an "adult Wild Child" to Contend with - What Next?Chloe Lattanzi, adult daughter of Australian star Olivia Newton-John has been in the news for wild behavior at nightclubs in recent months. Should a parent be responsible for the antics of a 24 year old? -
Pernell Roberts - Bonanza's Adam Cartwright - Dies from Cancer Aged 81Highlights of the career of Pernell Roberts - Adam Cartwright of Bonanza - accomplished actor who notched up an impressive list of performances in television, stage and film productions. -
The Best Saturday I've Had in a Long TimeSaturdays can be fairly bogged down with chores and food shopping. This week I organized to take my Mum and a friend up to the Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia) for a fabric buying spree and a picnic lunch. -
Cane Toads from Australia - China Wants Them for Medicines and for Human ConsumptionA Queensland outback meat processor is trying to land a huge export deal in China. There seems to be a big demand for cane toad poison for medicines and apparently cane toad meat is also a sought after food item. -
Australian Travel - Surf Drownings - a Big Problem for the Surf Lifesaving Australia and AuthoritiesAustralia is a land of freedom, sunshine and great beaches. It is tragic that so many people drown in our surf because they don't stick to the rules - swim only between the red and yellow flags and don't swim on an un-patrolled beach. -
Australian Travel - Backpacker Paradise and Houseboat Heaven in Queensland Tourist CentersAustralia is a popular destinations for foreign backpackers. Some Queensland Regional Councils are fed up with campervans parked overnight in beachfront streets. And are 900 houseboats moored on the river turning Noosa into another "Hong Kong Harbour"? -
G'day USA 2010 - Australia Week - Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Ham it Up at Black Tie Dinner in Los AngelesSince 2003, Australia has hosted G'Day USA (formerly G'day LA) to promote Australian tourism, fashion, foods, films, innovations and media coverage and interaction. The 2010 program includes many great events in LA, Palm Springs, San Diego and New York. -
PINK Demolishes Australian Concert and Radio Play Records in 2009PINK (Alecia Moore) has become the darling of concert goers in Australia, playing before 660,000 people at 58 Funhouse tour shows in four months during 2009. This not only broke box office records but sold millions of albums for the star.
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Valentine's Day - No Valentine? No Worries! Help a Friend Have a Romantic Valentine GetawayBecause I am a romantic at heart, I'm organizing a special valentine celebration for two special friends by "minding the kids". While Mum and Dad are off having dinner and a hotel sleepover, we will be hard at work at home preparing for their return. -
Mango Glut in Brisbane, Australia Causes Garbage Collection ChaosA bumper crop of backyard mangoes in Brisbane, Australia has council garbage collectors refusing to empty wheelie bins overloaded with rotting fruit. Special disposal measures have had to be put in place to cope with the problem. -
Tiger Woods - Rachel Uchitel Reveals Details of Xmas Romp and Other Liaisons with Tiger WoodsNow Tiger Woods is facing divorce proceedings over his multi-faceted sex scandal, one of the mistresses has stepped up to be counted. Rachel Uchitel is now claiming she and Tiger have been sneaking around seeing each other. -
Tiger Woods - the Financial Fallout of the Tiger Woods Sex ScandalA US$300M divorce settlement to Elin Nordegren, sponsor bailouts and loss earnings - just a few of the things that make up the financial fallout from his sex scandal revelations. So, who are the biggest losers and the winners in this sordid event? -
Tiger Woods Strips Bare for Vanity FairAnnie Leibovitz's photo shoot reportedly took place before the Tiger Woods sex scandal emerged in the media. Vanity Fair couldn't have planned this "headline heaven" even if it had tried. Buzz Bissinger's article "Tiger in the Rough" shows great insight. -
Frog Eats Snake and Other Weird Australian Creature EventsHere are several weird Australian creature stories to make you cringe. It seems unrealistic, but these events really happened. They have locals scared for the safety of their pets and children. -
Miley Cyrus - Disney Teen Sensation Sneaks into Australia for Low-key New Year CelebrationDisney teen sensation Miley Cyrus is spending time in Australia with the family of her boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth. Fans who sighted Miley said she looked like every other teenage girl at the Pyramid Rock Festival on Phillip Island in Victoria. -
Homer Simpson Accuses His Wife Marge of Being Tiger Woods' Mistress #-what Number is it Up To?Reports just in allude to the misapprehension by Homer Simpson that his lovely wife Marge has somehow been involved in the Tiger Woods scandal. Marge hasn't yet denied ever having met the golfer and has hired a celebrity lawyer to represent her. -
Aussie Dog "Cuddles" Eats Christmas Bauble Decorations - Family Foots AU$7,000 Vet BillDon't take pet safety for granted this festive season. This article shows just how easily a dog almost died from ingesting Christmas decorations. The family did not hesitate to foot a huge vet bill to save their beloved "Cuddles". -
Tiger Woods - Jamie Jungers Mistress #4 Cashes in - Alleged 6-figure Deal as the New Face of an Australian On-line Auction SiteThe Tiger Woods scandal is not going away. Some of his mistresses see it as an opportunity to make money - if not from Tiger, from other sources. Mistress #4, Jamie Jungers, has reportedly scored a 6-figure deal with an Australian on-line auction site. -
Fraser Island Tragedy - Another Death on the World Heritage Listed Island Off the Coast of Queensland, AustraliaA 25 year old Japanese tourist died on Sunday, 13 December 2009 when the hired 4-wheel Drive vehicle he was traveling in rolled on the beach at Fraser Island. Neither the driver nor any of the passengers were wearing seat belts. -
Tiger Woods - Caddie Steve Williams Had No Knowledge About Tiger Woods's Off-course IndiscretionsSilent during the intense media scrutiny of the Tiger Woods scandal has been Caddie - Steve Williams. He claims no knowledge of Tiger's indiscretions as he is only with Tiger when he actually plays in tournaments. Otherwise, he lives in New Zealand. -
Elin (Nordegren) Woods - Will She Stick with Marriage to Tiger - for the Sake of the Kids?After two weeks of blazing publicity in the media, it looks like Elin Woods will stick with her marriage to Tiger "for the sake of the children". This is not unexpected as she did not flee the marital home when the Tiger Woods sex scandal erupted. -
Tiger Woods - Jaimee Grubbs Mistress #2 TV Apology to Elin WoodsThe latest development in the Tiger Woods scandal is a TV apology by Mistress #2 - Jaimee Grubbs to Elin Woods. It comes complete with advice to Elin and an obscure comment about whether she (Jaimee) would be intimate with Tiger if he and Elin split! -
Taylor Swift Coming Down-under - Fearless World Concert TourTaylor Swift, winner of five American Music Awards (2009), is coming to Australia for a series of concerts in February 2010. No doubt her recent AMA wins have delighted Taylor's Aussie fans and this will ensure her shows are a sell-out success. -
Tiger Woods - Scandal-mania Ramping Up - Not Dying DownWhen a scandal like the one Tiger Woods is embroiled in hits the tabloids, newshounds hang on until they have squeezed the last drop of "juice" from the situation. Imagine trying to re-build a shattered marriage in the glare of such intense scrutiny! -
Tiger Woods Admits His "transgressions" - on His WebsiteThe car crash has been given the flick by Florida Police and Tiger copped a small fine, but the tabloid hype will continue despite Tiger posting a heartfelt message on his website. This article focuses on the human side of the Tiger Woods media frenzy. -
David Hasselhoff Hospitalized After Seizure. Daughter Hayley Called 911David Hasselhoff has been hospitalized after suffering a seizure but it is unknown whether this incident is alcohol-related. Many other well-known people are admitted alcoholics or have died from the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol. -
Glen Campbell Performs at the Brisbane Convention Centre, AustraliaGlen Campbell put on a fantastic performance for his Brisbane fans. His relaxed manner and virtuoso guitar playing had the entire audience in raptures from the first song to the last. -
Roman Polanski - Swiss Court Grants Bail of 4.5 Million Swiss Francs (US$4,490,000)76 year old film director Roman Polanski has been granted bail by a Swiss court but must remain under "house arrest" with electronic monitoring at his Swiss holiday chalet in the alpine village of Gstaadt.
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Toyota to Recall 3.8 Million US Vehicles - Potential Accelerator Problem IdentifiedJapanese car manufacturer Toyota announced in September 2009 that some models have a potential problem with the accelerator pedal. Toyota will soon announce how it plans to recall about 3.8 million US vehicles for inspection and correction of the fault. -
Donny Osmond Wins Season 9 Dancing with the Stars with Australian Partner Kym JohnsonAustralian performer Kym Johnson is no stranger to the winners' podium of Dancing With the Stars. She and partner, Tom Williams, nailed the top spot in the 2005 Series 2 of the Australian show. Now she's partnered Donny Osmond to a US Season 9 DWTS win. -
Britney Spears Arrives in Brisbane, Australia for Three Circus Tour ShowsBritney Spears, with ex-husband Kevin Federline and kids Sean Preston and Jayden James moved freely around Brisbane's central business district yesterday. Britney bought shoes and sunglasses and the group lunched at popular eatery Bayswiss. -
Britney Spears Foils Devious Plot and Delights Sick Children in Sydney, AustraliaA Sydney Childrens' Hospital staffer's plan to get Britney Spears to the hospital for a meeting with sick kids so he could meet her himself has backfired. Instead, Britney invited some kids to her show and met them backstage for a personal photo shoot. -
Turkey Survival Story - 4 - Thanksgiving HaikuWhen there are only two turkeys in the pen and then more guests are arriving - no more turkeys in pen! -
Turkey Survival Story - 3 - Thanksgiving HaikuIt doesn't do to laugh too soon -
Turkey Survival Story - 2 - Thanksgiving HaikuNasty surviving turkey should have been on plate -
Turkey Survival Story - 1 - Thanksgiving HaikuTwo turkeys in the pen - only one can survive! -
Australian Pilot and Co-Pilot Ditch Careflight Plane in the Ocean Off Norfolk IslandAn Australian Careflight plane flying from Samoa in the South Pacific to Melbourne ran out of fuel near Norfolk Island. The Pilot and his Co-Pilot ditched the plane in the ocean in darkness and everyone on board survived without injury. -
Cane Toads - Unwanted Pest or Fashion Icon?A designer in Melbourne, Australia is using cane toad leather for her latest womens' shoe designs. -
Kurt Fearnley Completes Kokoda Track "crawl" in Rugged Papua New Guinea MountainsKurt Fearnley has completed an amazing 10 day trek of the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea - without his wheelchair. Using his hands to pull himself along, the Paralympian has done what many able bodied people could not do. -
Tiger Woods Arrives in Australia Ahead of 2009 Australian Masters Golf TournamentTo boost player and attendance numbers at the 2009 Australian Masters Golf Tournament, the Victorian Government has paid Tiger Woods an appearance fee of US$3,000,000. The Aussie Masters looks like being a huge success with sellout crowds.
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Britney Spears Disappoints Perth Fans in Australian Circus Tour Debut ConcertBritney Spears is now facing a crossroads with her Circus Tour in Australia - some disgruntled fans who paid $1,500 to see the Spears debut mega-concert in Perth walked out on the show after the first three songs were performed. -
Keith Urban - Escape Together World Tour - 2009 Australian Tour DatesKeith Urban is one of the most popular entertainers in the music industry. His 2009 Escape Together World Tour comes to an end in Australia in December. -
Coronial Inquest in Melbourne, Australia into Death of 26 Year Old Lauren James After Liposuction Operation in 2007On 19 January 2007, Melbourne woman Lauren James underwent liposuction to remove fat from her thighs and buttocks. Tragically, she died on 22 January and a Coronial Inquest is under way to determine the exact cause of her death. -
Kurt Fearnley - 2009 New York Wheelchair Marathon Winner's Latest ChallengeKurt Fearnley, amazing Australian paralympic wheelchair champion athlete, intends to crawl the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea for charity - just weeks after winning the New York Wheelchair Marathon. -
Britney Spears Arrives in Australia for Circus TourBritney Spears has arrived in Australia for her Circus Tour and some fans are paying AU$1,500 for the best seats to her extravaganza. -
Oasis of the Seas - Mega Ship Squeezes Under Bridge in DenmarkOasis of the Seas is on its voyage from Turku, Finland to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its first obstacle was a Denmark bridge. Fortunately, the mega ship is equipped with telescopic smoke stacks which were lowered to fit under the bridge.
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Halloween Party Horror as Deck Collapses in Perth, AustraliaFollowing my AC report on 28 October 2009 - Check your Deck - describing a deck collapse not far from my home, a Perth, Australia Halloween party ended in horror when the deck collapsed hurtling party-goers downwards, trapping some in the rubble. -
Dennis Hopper Cancels Trip to Melbourne, AustraliaDennis Hopper was to arrive in Melbourne in early November 2009 to oversee installation of an exhibition "Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood" at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). His trip has been canceled due to his illness. -
Oasis of the Seas Delivered to Royal Caribbean CruiselineTaking almost six years to build and worth an awesome $1.47 billion, Oasis of the Seas has been delivered to the Royal Caribbean cruiseline in Turku, Finland and is on its way to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. -
Australian Consumer Watchdog Choice's Shonky Awards Go to Big Brand NamesEvery year, Australian consumer watchdog organization Choice releases its list of Shonky Awards. These awards are for bad quality, suspect practices and misleading claims for products and exorbitant charges for various services.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge - Backdrop for Crazy Bike StuntForget leisurely picnics for 6,000 - just use the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the backdrop for a crazy bike stunt. -
Check Your DeckAustralia - the lucky country - wonderful climate, plenty of outdoor opportunities, but a deck collapse can end in tragedy. But it can also happen anywhere. -
Fiction Writing ConsistencyOne of the most important aspects of preparing a manuscript for submission is to ensure everything you state more than once is consistent. Use a Consistency Style Sheet to ensure your manuscript stands out in the crowd.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge - Venue for World's Most Amazing PicnicSunday, 25 October 2009 is an historic day for Sydney as it hosts the inaugural Brekky on the Bridge. This is part of Crave Sydney, a major new event to be held in October every year, and a great reason to close the bridge to traffic for a few hours. -
How to Organize a Steady Stream of AC Content TopicsPublishing regularly is one factor that will ensure you become a successful AC contributor. Here's how I organize future topics so I can expand the scope of my AC content and have my ideas ready to roll.
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Don Lane - the Lanky Yank Dies Aged 75Multiple Logie-award winning TV personality Don Lane died on 22 October 2009 in a Sydney care facility after a long, Alzheimer's related illness. His talent and humor made him one of the most popular entertainers in the history of Australian television. -
Winter Potato SaladThis recipe is very basic but provides a filling and tasty accompaniment at mealtimes. -
Paint Protection for Your Brand New CarWhen you buy a new car you need more than insurance. Paint protection is a must to keep the paintwork in pristine condition. For a relatively small additional cost, paint protection is the one added extra I would recommend to any new car buyer. -
Jessica Mauboy - Australian Idol Runner-up (2006) Set for Career SurgeThe ARIAs (Australian Recording Industry Awards) are Australia's equivalent of America's Grammy Awards. Jessica Mauboy, an indigenous Australian and 2006 runner-up looks like blitzing the awards this coming Thursday. -
Fiction Writing - Repetition - a Common Error Frowned on by EditorsRepetition in your writing is easy to produce - and easy to eliminate - provided you take the time to look at your work objectively and obey a few simple rules. -
Aussie Baby's Miracle SurvivalThis amazing survival story was captured on CCTV at Ashburton railway station (a suburb in Melbourne, Australia). A mother let go of the pram containing her baby and it rolled off the platform into path of oncoming train.
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How to Make a Failsafe Travel Security PouchJust where do you hide your valuables such as your Passport, travelers checks, money, credit cards and jewellery? Don't rely on putting them in your carry-on bags. Make this failsafe pouch instead so your valuables will always be totally safe.
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How to Make a Lemon Cheesecake in 10 MinutesWhen visitors are coming unexpectedly and you have absolutely nothing to serve them with coffee, you can fling these few ingredients together in less than 10 minutes to make a delicious lemon cheesecake.
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Liza Minnelli - 2009 Australian TourLiza Minnelli is very enthusiastic about performing for her down under fans. Concerts are scheduled for Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane and all will be sell-out events.
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Jessica Watson to Set Sail on Sunday, 18 October 2009Jessica Watson's solo world circumnavigation record attempt has been dogged by mishap, tragedy and controversy. Does the average person have any idea of the mental toughness required to attempt this amazing sea voyage? -
Peter Allen - the Night I Met Peter Allen - the Boy from OzMeeting a celebrity is always a great thrill. Meeting Peter Allen at the height of his success was awesome - but he didn't act like a celebrity. In fact, he was humble, quietly friendly and definitely a nice person. -
World Masters Games - 2009 - Sydney, AustraliaFrom 10-18 October 2009, the World Masters Games are being held in Sydney, Australia. Sports enthusiasts from 100 countries will compete in 28 sports at 72 venues in Greater Sydney, including the Olympic Stadium. -
Fiction Writing No-no'sWhen an editor reviews a manuscript, some things just don't make sense. Here are five examples of what not to do in fiction writing. Here are five no-no's every fiction writer should know about. -
Jessica Watson - Aussie Girl to Sail Solo Around the WorldAustralian teenager, Jessica Watson, is determined to realize her dream to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
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Pear and Ginger CakePears are a versatile fruit that can be used in many different recipes - both sweet and savory.
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Pears with Berry SaucePears and berries go well together. No sugar is required for this recipe and it is quick and easy to prepare.
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Cherry Chocolate MacaroonsThese are delicious. Don't eat too many.
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Apple, Carrot and Fruit CakeLow-fat, nutritious and easy to make. Great for school lunchboxes or with tea or coffee.
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Spicy Apple Pork FilletThis low-fat, easy to prepare pork is delicious hot or cold.
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Pumpkin Seed and Choc Chip CookiesBig on flavor and crunch - great for after school snacks or that special get-together for coffee with friends.