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The lost sense of community that can prevent youth suicide

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Some races, like the Pacific Islanders, have never lost their sense of community. Family food and conversation My local commonwealth bank did something very scary today. As I walked in the front door, a cheery employee asked me if I needed anything and then I met Cassie, the bank teller, who engaged me in a very interesting conversation, while banking my cheque. I wasn’t ready for this and it really took me by surprise.

Why are TV chefs treated like rock stars?

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  Today TV chefs are treated like rock stars. In Australia, the final of the country’s Master Chef program, a couple of years back, was watched by 4.1 million people. It was many more than watch the finals of any football code, almost double the ratings that some finals get. The following year’s cooking final pulled in even more viewers. It has been a worldwide trend but there are good reasons why this has been happening?