2010/06/17

X, Y, Z... or I'm really sorry to see our classes end :-(

It's so difficult to let this go... so I probably won't ;-) I'm intending to keep this blog and post something from time to time.

Even if I have another class next year, it won't be the same without your group. When I started I wasn't entirely sure what it would be like and what the heck I was doing ;-)

THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR GOING ON THIS JOURNEY WITH ME! :-)



Ok, but now enough of saying goodbye, it hasn't ended yet. ;-P We still have a couple of topics to discuss.

1. Youth culture and youth problems

In a way we have already touched upon that talking about subcultures. Pity we didn't have a chance to watch Romper Stomper.

And it seems we won't be able, either, to watch any of the two films which would be a perfect illustration of the topic.

Both deal with the insecurities of young people: loneliness, lack of understanding, problems with defining one's identity, lure of the big world and its temptations, and so on...
Both star a very talented female - Abbie Cornish - who is well on her way to become next Cate Blanchett.
In both she co-stars with two Australian actors representing the young generation whose potential has been recognised by Hollywood.

Here are the trailers for you:

Candy (2006)



Somersault (2004)




2. Time Zones

Australia has 3 Time Zones

  • EST - Eastern Standard Time
    Australian Capital Territory,
    New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria
  • CST - Central Standard Time
    Northern Territory and South Australia
  • WST - Western Standard Time
    Western Australia


Standard Time Daylight Savings
1 Western Australia + 8.0 hours GMT no change
2 Northern Territory + 9.5 hours GMT no change
3 South Australia + 9.5 hours GMT + 10.5 hours GMT
4 Queensland + 10.0 hours GMT no change
4 Lord Howe Island + 10.5 hours GMT + 11.5 hours GMT
5 New South Wales + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT
5 ACT + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT
6 Victoria + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT
7 Tasmania + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT





3. Zoos


Sydney Aquarium - Amazing - The most amazing videos are a click away



















Australia's Heritage


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