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EDITORIAL Graditude Editor Lara Campbell

“Moving forward”- Julia Gillard, 2010.

They say that moving house relates to the stress level of divorce or the death of a family member. In the year 2008 my family uprooted from our country beginnings and moved to one of the Australian big smokes. Sydney was a culture shock and a revelation filled with train platform mix-ups, city visits, and the sudden discovery that I wasn’t cool unless I had a quirky ‘nash’ (west-

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side abbreviation of ‘nationality’) and wore Raben shoes. Which I think look like slippers. I cried myself to sleep many nights, not least because of this slipper-like shoe.

2012, and we had been back on the North Coast for a couple of years. This time I was moving out (if you can call it that when two semesters equal 7 months and holidays comprise 5…). Once again, there were tears, an epic road trip, excessive laughter with my best friends, and the inevitable parting from my family. The first year was an epic adventure, the second an overwhelming attempt to balance the bubble with the real world, and this year has brought so many opportunities and deeper friendships. I can breathe a sigh of relief that the College ‘experience’ has thus far been crazier and better than anticipated.

In January next year I’m getting married. This is another milestone, and an even truer parting from some of my roots, parts of my identity, being an ‘O’Neill’ and everything I’ve come to associate with that. But in the fashion of endings, new beginnings take place- and bring with them an associated wealth of positive experiences. Without sounding too much like the Dalai Lama, it is

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often dis-settlement that allows for growth.

This December in celebration of the completion of a ‘degree’, our Avondale fourth years will descend upon Graduation and the world. And what will be untold at the Grad ceremony will be the memories that they have made on campus, the tension that lies beneath the fancy caps as they wait to begin new jobs- or find one (or perhaps for some, return to Avondale…), and the bittersweet partings that promise new adventures.

Charlotte O’Neil The Voice Editor for 2015 The views and opinions expressed in The Voice are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Avondale College of Higher Education.

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CONTRIBUTOR CORNER Mark Singh I am really good at procrastinating. I suck at ironing and I can’t stand Sydney traffic.

PRESIDENT’S PIECE Buy yourselves some tissues, it’s that time of year: graduation is coming. Some of you probably can’t wait, but I think for many of us it is going to be misery, as we must say goodbye to a lot of great friends.

I, like many others, am already shedding

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invisible tears thinking about how little time we have left to spend here together. But these last two weeks are going to fly by, so let’s wipe those tears away, and take the time to ‘hang out’ with those who are leaving, or maybe even introduce your-self!

Kyle Morrison Kyle says, “Mangoes are almost as awesome as good friends, and they both make the beach more enjoyable, which then makes sleeping a delight.”

This short amount of time forces me to reflect on how quickly my three years here have flown by – one short year and I’ll be out of here as well. In the same way that we need to make the most of these last two weeks of college, I want to make the most of 2015, and I hope you do to. The ASA are going to offer

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plenty of opportunities to get involved – be

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sure to take them.

A final reminder to graduates – time is short.

You should now be better equipped to share the Good News, so go, and don’t forget the

Bianka Dyson

things you’ve hopefully learned here. God-

Bianka’s claim to faim is meeting Kanye West, and she knows nothing about diseases of the patella.

speed!

Dayn Mckay 2015 Student President

What are some study tips you use when exam week is approaching?

Shanay Hayden: Drink a lot more coffee than usual.

Eat frozen grapes.

Bentley Fulcher: Five coffees a day. Toilet breaks every 15 minutes to go with those.

Gina Al Ali: One time I went to the library with Jared Bocala. He is my secret study tool!

Candace Ludlow: Study with other students in your subject to help motivate each other.

Also, use STUVAC week to your advantage!

Summer Hull: Get some daily napping done. Have some chocolate on hand for rewards.

Try not to get a boyfriend.

Kiran Roberts: It’s easy to rely on your own cleverness.

So as you plan time for study, plan time for God. Melanie Rel: Deactivate Facebook.

Martin Crabtree:

Nigel King: Hunt down the nerds from your class, collect everyone’s notes and do group studies seshes.

Josh Stothers: Get lots of coffee from cafe Rejuve.

Surround yourself with other studiers.

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THE BACHELOR{ETTE} Get to know some of Avondales most eligible bachelors/bachelorettes!

MAHALIA HOPE n. Too cool for school YO!!!

How many children do you want to have when you are married? Why? Twelve, one from each marriage.

Describe the perfect date.

A trip to the local park to fly kites and feed ducks. Afterwards we can go back to my place to make finger paintings of our day to give to our parents at Christmas. Then we will share a bowl of porridge. Both parties will wear overalls.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Matthew Gray Gubler, I have a Pinterest board dedicated to pictures of him yelling at things and holding animals. We’re a match made in heaven.

What’s the most unattractive thing in a guy?

An allergy to cats and an aversion to cucumbers.

When and where was the last place you went skinny-dipping?

364 days ago at Shingles beach. I’m planning another trip this year if anyone is interested, you can text me.

What’s your favourite pick up line?

My love for you is like diarrhoea. I can’t hold it in.

What song would best describe your life?

“Party in my Tummy” Yo Gabba Gabba!

What are 2 things you can do with a pencil that is not ‘write’?

Wear them as moustaches and hurt people who won’t let you borrow their eraser.

What was the best compliment you’ve ever received?

“You’re creepy, but cute!”

Where will you be in 10 years?

Buying a tropical island with the settlement from my fourth divorce.

Who do you think is the best bachelor and bachelorette at College?

Graham Bagley, I have definitive proof that his smile is responsible for the melting of the polar ice caps.

Mahalia Hope, desperate is the new black.

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NEIL BAYETA n. Fun, Friendly, Energetic,

How many children do you want to have when you are married? Why? 12. Cheaper by the Dozen inspired me.

Describe the perfect date.

I pick her up at 7.15 in the middle of summer She hops in and sees two sweaters in the back seat ‘Why?’ she asks, ‘You’ll see’, I whisper.

We arrive at the ice skating rink. I pay for everything, but she can’t skate and when her balance fails… I swoop in and cradle her collapsing body within the safety of my arms, then we hold hands and skate all night to cheesy love songs.

What’s the most unattractive thing in a girl?

If they have a really bad personality that usually kills it.

When and where was the last place you went skinny-dipping?

Skinny-dipping is a regular activity for me so I can’t really remember the last time.

However the most memorable one was when I was about 4 at a public swimming pool.

My parents forgot to bring my swimmers so my father said #YOLO son go naked!

Who is your celebrity crush?

Mila Kunis.

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Easy-going, Lefty

What’s your favourite pick up line?

None. I prefer waiting for girls to like my status/photo (an obvious signal) then i go in for the kill.

What song would best describe your life?

I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith What are 2 things you can do with a pencil that is not ‘write’?

Draw… Sketch…

What was the best compliment you’ve ever received?

That’s a nice tan you have there.

Where will you be in 10 years?

Hopefully in a nice house with the woman I took ice-skating and our 12 children.

Who do you think is the best bachelor and bachelorette at College?

Graham Bagley takes the cake for bachelor, and Wendy Reyes is a definite topic in the ‘How are they single?’ discussion.

Interviews by. Mark Singh (the Love Doctor)

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HOW TO: GET MARRIED ON THE CHEAP by. Bianka Dyson

So you’re a student. And you’re getting married. Once you have finished squealing with the rest of your hombres in Ella (or Watson) it’s time to get a wriggle on; these marital festivities do not plan themselves! There are a lot of things to consider when planning a wedding and it can become quite overwhelming. Over the years I have planned and co-ordinated several weddings, earlier this year I had my own, and I am the Married Student Representative on campus. So put your feet up, take the pill marked ‘chill’, and get ready for some good ol’ wedding planning tips.

The date.

Whilst a wedding can be planned quickly if needed, you don’t want to rush too much. I am a big fan of an end of year or mid-year date. As someone who planned their nuptials in the midst of active classes – I do not recommend the stress your body will be under. Six months is doable (for the efficient, analretentive planner), however a buffer of 9 -12 months is better.

Consider your guests, for selfish reasons.

If you have a lot of college (*cough* broke) friends invited - are they going to be able to afford the plane tickets back to your home town? A little bit of extra time with planning can mean that more of your peeps can save and

celebrate your day with you.

WANT TO KEEP YOUR COSTS DOWN?!

Here’s the big money saver – consider having your wedding on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Whilst it’s unconventional and your dad’s aunty (twice removed) is going to whinge that it’s an inconvenience, weddings running on these three days are considerably cheaper. Legit. I saved more than $3000 just by having my wedding on a Tuesday. Chapels, car hire and reception centres aren’t as high in demand on those days and their prices are much, much lower.

The Bridal Party.

Let me be crystal clear here – be very intentional and realistic with your selection. Who you pick for your bridesmaids/groomsmen can make or break your day. Your bridal party needs to be full of people who can handle stepping out of the lime-light for you, complete any task you assign them, and look good in photos. If you pick your oldest friend because you feel obligated, but you know that they aren’t going to help you with the details, are going to whine or be unsupportive, or can’t handle being in front of camera you are really going to have issues on your day. And it is highly likely you will spend the entire planning process complaining about them to your other

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friends. Ain’t nobody got time for that business…

Delegate. Delegate. Delegate.

Let people help you. Loosen the reigns and let those you trust contribute with all the running around.

The Photos.

These are an incredibly important part of the day.

Please do not ask your mate who ‘dabbles’ in photography in their spare time to capture the sacred moments of your wedding. If you’re going to spend money on anything consider photography. Often parents want to chip in for weddings – let them go to town on the finances of the photos.

The Gown.

There are a butt-load of gown outlets in each major city and on the central coast.

These places sell this season’s gowns at a fraction of the price simply because they were the display gowns in major bridal stores. I got a $3,600 wedding dress for $800; dry-cleaned, altered, and available on a payment plan. Woop woop!

The ladies.

Hey Bridezilla — consider the entire cost of your wedding on your bridesmaids.

Makeup. Shoes. Hair. The hens. The bridal shower. The trials. The petrol. The phone calls… are you really going to ask them to pay $300 on top of all those costs for a dress they will NEVER wear again?

Be nice. There are plenty of cheap options for nice dresses that your girls will actually wear again. None of my bridesmaids paid over $40 for their dresses. Contact me personally for the goods.

BRIDAL EXPOS. Go to as many as you can!

Not only do you get a bajillion vouchers for things, you can get so many ideas for cheap DIYs, you get to taste so much cake, AND enter competitions. Putting your name down at various stalls can save so much in the long run. I put my name down at a Roger David store and got secret info about an upcoming sale for group purchasing for men’s suits and clothing. Long story short – 4 groomsmen and 1 groom got leather shoes,

leather belt, designer pants, designer shirt, designer socks, designer ties, and designer waist-coats for a total of $300 each. That’s practically unheard of. Just saying.

The kiss.

This is not a detail to skimp over. Nobody wants to see you pashing-on up the front. Nobody. Practice an appropriate kiss. And make sure you tell the Pastor/ celebrant to move out of the way during the kiss – or the first photo of you kissing as husband and wife will contain the creepy presence of an awkward third-wheeler, lurking behind your romantic moment.

The MC. Pick someone whose jokes are appropriate, who can think on their feet, and can relate to a multitude of age demographics. And make sure you tell them who they can’t share the mic with.

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- All the girls looking as beautiful as ever!

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STRIKES AND SKIN Kyle delves into the shady moral ground of bowling and baes. by. Kyle Morrison

It is Sunday night. I stand, bowling ball in hand, looking down a shiny runway at ten pins about to face the wrath of my mad skills. I pace forward, gaining speed as my arm swings back and then forward again, and as I raise my eyes…

STRIKE, what is that woman doing?

Projected onto large screens at the end of every lane was music hits from the last 10 years. Videos containing an array of naked- or close to it- women squirming around on the bed while pursing their lips and jiggling their bits, while men speak quickly and often unintelligibly about strings that are shaped like G’s and things that start with B’s, as well as their intended plans for the evening. Despite multiple claims about “the rest of our lives” and “lasting forever” I have little confidence in their commitments to the women they just severely degraded. Spare me! (A bowling term) What kind of a message are we allowing into our heads? What do the hyper sexualised videos and crude lyrics do to our minds? Where do we look to find healthy boundaries for relationships? What should our expectations of loving relationships be based upon?

Are you sexually dysfunctional? Are you struggling mentally when it comes to sexual ethics? Do you struggle with porn, lust, or excessive flirting? God doesn’t want you to struggle. His plan for your life likely involves weaving you a rich tapestry of pure, biblical, marriage intimacy, in His time, in His way.

Mathew 5:28 MSG, “But don’t think you’ve preserved your virtue simply by staying out of bed. Your heart can be corrupted by lust even quicker than your body.

Those leering looks you think nobody notices—they also corrupt.”

God has something far better in store for us than MTV. Are you preparing your heart and mind to meet a beautiful daughter or son of God? Are you flirting so much that a Godly person can’t see through your facade?

When you go bowling, are you looking for strikes or skin?

HOW TO QUIT YOUR UNDERGRAD CASUAL JOB/S IN STYLE

By Lara Campbell & Charlotte O’Neill

So you’ve spent your undergrad existence struggling to make ends meet in a terrible job. Possibly at a greasy fast food chain, where the boss thinks they’re king of the fries and likes to remind you. Or you’ve been practically a slave as an underpaid café waitress after having gained a total of $3.75 in tips over your three-year employment.

Or, possibly, you’re on the verge of lung cancer after passive smoking during smoko at your labouring job, working in peak summer heat while your friends post insta selfies at the beach.

But now you finally have that muchstruggled-for piece of fancy paper in your hands, stating you have a ‘Bachelor of...’ and a real job is on the cards. It’s time to quit your crappy casual job/s and move on to greener pastures. You probably won’t have to see your boss again*, so why not make the most of this opportunity and quit in style. For your information and convenience, here is a list of practical ways to sever those ties and move into adulthood and tax evasion with a bang: 1. The ‘Push-stuff-over-and-sweepout’. Particularly good if you’re working in retail or in a restaurant or café.

Just picture it – you cry triumphantly “I’m done!” throw down whatever you have in your hands, turn and leave while casually pulling anything down from a height. This could be sweeping

a whole row of cans off a shelf you just stocked, or pushing over the big carton of clean cutlery. The bigger bang the better.

2. Take a souvenir. Consider it a trophy to remind you of how lucky you are to be free of this job. This could be something as simple as keeping the key that you were supposed to return or driving off with the forklift.

3. Expose your employers. If you’ve ever worked in the hospitality you’ll know that there is the (rare) dish that escapes the kitchen after it was almost trodden on and picked up in the nick of time (ten second rule!) only to be covered in rinsed rocket. A good way to get back? Announce “I SPAT IN ALL OF THIS”, giggle maniacally, and hit the ground running.

4. Don’t get mad, get even. Feeling unjustified? There are plenty of sneaky ways to confuse your fellow workmates and boss long after you’ve left.

Hide something smelly or important.

Use your imagination. *Should you want a good and useful reference these methods are not recommended.

The Voice editorial team does not approve of violence, stealing or destruction of property. This article functions largely as satire.

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Twitter Fiction 2014 Winners Congratulations to the Twits who won this year’s short but very important fiction competition. Thank-you to each of the participants, from those whose writing is short and punchy to those who could probably do with a larger word count.

FIRST PLACE Crinkled hands join. Tears marched on cheeks, spoke of memories to rid.

Jordan Pearce SECOND PLACE Her gaze fell on a ripe apple with red skin, subtly reflecting sunlight. Suddenly it fell, bumping each branch before it touched the ground.

Jamie Michelle THIRD PLACE After Jon died, Eva would call his phone, hear his voice and hang up crying. But it got too painful. Now there are two unanswered phones.

Cassie Rogers HIGHLY COMMENDED My skin is cracking like tectonic plates. Weeks in this god-forsaken ship, with no food, no water, no rights. I seek asylum. I need refuge.

Jared Bocala As the fog clawed its way across the gritty pavement, he knew the flickering lights were not part of a disappearing act. This was real life.

Shauna Ryan Instantly I felt sick, my mind racing. How was I going to escape? Battles, explosions and turmoil were inevitable.

“We need to talk”.

Joel Ferry Growing up he loved chess but that seemed distant now. This wasn’t a game. This sergeant now knew the value of a mere pawn.

His son’s life.

Joel Ferry “What a fine piece of fiction!” The judges were amazed by the quality of his work. Only he’d ever know from where his material was pirated.

Dayn Mckay

I waltzed into the kitchen, the smell of eggs filled my nostrils. “YES! Eggs!” I cried. Mum looked up sheepishly. “No sorry. I just farted.”

Anna Beaden A boy found an odd object. He saw its potential for power, and used it to conquer the world.

After completing his conquest, he split what he had to his most trusted friends.

Aryn Maiava Sun burst through the window, bathing the inside of her room with a gentle apricot glow. The air tasted sweeter that morning. She was ready.

Shauna Ryan “I can tell Greg’s cheating on me,” Mia cries to her best friend Anna. Anna’s phone rings. Greg’s smug face flashes on the screen.

Cassie Rogers He sat there miserable, reminded that it was often one man who stood and made a difference. If only he could rid himself of the wheelchair.

Kiran Roberts A dark leather-like tail was seen crawling away in the bushes. It’s a snake! Your reaction is wrong. It has legs. It’s a Blue-tongue Lizard.

Jerny Rodriguez Barmontino A sad, silent tear streams down her cheek as she reads his message. “Call me when your hear. Love u, gorgess.” #grammarnaziproblems Laura Mitchell They watched in horror. Her dance style seemed to range from white dad at a BBQ to stripper who’s rent is due tomorrow. #sevviescantdance Laura Mitchell I was young so they chose me. Then they shot me. There was no guilt, only pleasure on their faces.

They weren’t the real enemy, tetanus was.

Jared Bocala To shake it off Alex went for a fearless run under starlight but out of the woods an enchanted white horse emerged, now she’s 4ever haunted.

Alexandra Radovan With my husband, I bring a basket to the checkout to carry around my loss of dignity as I walk things back to the shelf they came from.

Rachel Slade I know his heart and I know he wouldn’t hurt me. I was so confident and felt so great about myself, then it was completely shattered by one thing...something so stupid. You made me feel crazy, you made me feel like it was my fault.

I was in pain.

Bentley Fulcher

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“It’s a perfect fit,” gasped Prince Charming. But Cinderella rolled her eyes, mounted the Prince’s steed, and rode off to slay some dragons.

Viema Murray

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GRAD GUIDE Secondary Teaching Jodie Barnes What is the hardest part of teaching?

The hardest part of teaching is getting enough sleep. Sleep is a precious commodity as a graduate, as there are so many things you want/have to do and not enough time to get them done without compromising sleep hours.

What is the best part of being a teacher?

At the centre of all the best parts of teaching are the students. Students are weird, infuriating but awesome little humans that say the strangest things.

Seeing them have ‘light-bulb’ moments is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.

What Avondale College should have taught me…

1. Relax. Life will happen. Do your best but get enough sleep. It’ll make you feel much better about all the scary ‘firsts’ that you will encounter in your first year.

2. If you dislike a particular class, no matter how much you try to hide it, it will be apparent in your attitude towards the students. Tell yourself that you will like them and praise the good aspects. Not only will you start actually liking the class but the students will respond positively too.

Most embarrassing moment as a teacher?

At year ten camp a student slipped into a river. I then, walking down a muddy slope towards the student (amid laughing) slipped on my backside all the way down the slope, stopping right where the student had fallen. I’ll let you guess what the back of my pants looked like after that slip! So. Much. Shame.

Incredibly funny (particularly for the rest of the students).

Favorite lesson you have taught?

Every lesson where I see students have a ‘light-bulb’ moment becomes a favourite.

Advice for graduating teachers.

Let’s be real. The fear of moving to a new community to start a new job and forge new friendships can be extremely daunting. The first few weeks/months will be tough—it’s ok to cry. You will get sick and it’s ok to say that you have no idea what you’re doing. Don’t worry.

There’s a huge wealth of knowledge and experience inside every school’s staffroom. Use it. Take the opportunity network with teachers from other schools around you. Most teachers will share their recourses—it’s not worth killing yourself to reinvent the wheel.

You’ll have days where you think you’re an awesome teacher and days where you wish you could start the day over. It’s normal. Embrace it, and use every experience to learn and move forward.

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Lachlan Campbell What is the hardest part of being a pastor/chaplain?

People with expectations – everyone expects different things from a pastor and if you were to fulfill the job description given to us, you’d be Jesus.

What is the best part of being a pastor/ chaplain?

Eating. You get fed a lot.

What Avondale College didn’t teach me…

1.How to be normal with people. You have to learn that yourself. If you’re weird at college you’re going to be weird out there.

2.What to say when a kid says, “They’re not my friend anymore Pastor Lachy” and then you say, “Awww, I’m your friend” and then they follow you around everywhere. Then you have to break up with them. Breaking up with someone in year one is not easy.

3. College never told me that I would have to teach hygiene to year six kids.

4. That I’d have to change sheets for a kid who has wet the bed on school camp.

5. What you do when a kid comes and punches you in the nuts.

Most embarrassing moment as a pastor/chaplain?

I said “pussy” up the front of church.

I was preaching a sermon called ‘Sex God’ at church. I was talking about men stepping up and being men in their relationships and I said, “Don’t be a pussy!” I didn’t think anything of it and I just kept going. But I noticed all the youth were giggling.

What’s been your most creative sermon title?

‘Foreskins and Forward Thinking’ (read Acts 15).

Some advice for graduating chaplains/pastors?

It’s hard to catch up with people. You don’t really have a social life. So get married. You go from four years of hanging out with people all the time and no money, to more money but no time to hang out with anyone.

Secondly, recognise that your job is a ministry and recognise that going beyond what’s expected is just the norm. You may work for an employer but really you work for God. It’s important to remember that when people screw you around – you really work for God And finally, pastors have been apostatizing for years - Sunday is the true day of rest for pastors.

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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING by. Charlotte O’Neill

The very real threat of living under ISIS in Baghdad has been placed in a satirical light by a TV program using humour to dispel some fear. The Iraqi show, roughly translated as ‘The Mythical State’, aired in September and shows an Iraqi town’s struggles under ISIS. The actor who plays al-Baghdadi said, “We wanted to show the reality of this group. It’s trying to fool people into thinking they represent true Islam, but they don’t. Islam is a religion of mercy, tolerance, love and brotherhood.”

“Goodbye world!”

Brittany Maynard, the young American woman determined to end her life voluntarily before it was taken through cancer, has died. Maynard had appeared in a moving YouTube video telling her story of a diagnosis of terminal brain tumour and her decision for euthanasia. Maynard moved to Oregon to end her life legally under the state’s ‘Death with Dignity’ act and has become the face of controversial ‘right to die’ ideas.

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“The staff and customers were frozen to pillars of salt, so unused as they were to this extraordinary act.”

A young mother in Germany has used a unique tactic to distract pharmacy staff as she allegedly steals cash. The woman reportedly entered the pharmacy and began to purchase a breast pump, but as she handed over her money, she lifted her top and squirted breast milk at the attendant. The woman has been dubbed Milk Sprayer by a local newspaper. The woman continued to spray customers and staff while attempting to grab more cash.

888,264 The number of ceramic red poppies outside the Tower of London for Remembrance Day. “Why are they wearing red poppies?” teen fans of One Direction questioned as their icons wore the memorial flower. Speculation has been rife on the Twittersphere, some calculating it as a poor fashion choice, others as simply the colour of X Factor. The ‘Flander’s poppy’ is a vivid red flower that sprung amongst the devastated feilds of the Somme and Ypres following battle during World War One. It has since become a symbol of sacrifice.

The Abbott government has relented its stance on Ebola avoidance, and is now promising to deliver hundreds of volunteer experts to fight the epidemic. Up to this point the only assistance given by the government has been financial. Previously the government had agreed to allow volunteers on the premise they received immediate evacuation following infection. The British government has pledged to treat them ‘as their own’.

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