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HungappaTERM 2 - WEEK 3 - 2012
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nother week dawns upon, and we can only hope this one is better than the last. Af-ter all isn’t this what we all seek, for each day to be better than the next and that
day propelling you forward into the next day faster and greater like a human perpetual motion machine of ecstasy until you wake up one morning and literally explode with awesomeness.
Well. I do.
Send me art. The creative corner is missing you all so dearly, it was filled nearly every week last term and somehow this term you have all decided you will only use the left side of your brain. So stop sending me in maths equations and send in some art, unless you re-arrange the equations into a masterpiece so we can be emotionally fulfilled and learn quantum mechanics at the same time.
Week 3 and that means after the end of this week we will be halfway through the term. Nice. Next week’s Hungappa is going to be massive; we will be announc-ing a huge, amazing and exciting competition with a prize well worth the effort. Stay tuned and make sure you pick up an issue to find out what the prize is and how you can win it.
A I really need to start going to bed earlier, I stay up way to late, luckily Dolly has sent in a list of things you can do to try and get a good night’s sleep. Ironically I do everything on that list, err I mean I do the complete opposite of everything on that list, I just don’t think It’s in me to do any of those things, I tried to follow those tips but I just ended up staying up all night in my bed with my laptop on me, doing the Hungappa, eating food and drinking coffee with all the lights on, now It’s 7am and I have a 9am Class.
Well, thanks for trying.
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- Facts for Whatever
- Power of a Rescue Animal
- Caption of the Week
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If Jervis was Prime Minister for a Day!
Surprisingly often I hear little kiddies get posed the question “What would you do if you were Prime Minister for a Day?” More often than not, their an-swers are along the lines of “A day off in my name!”, “Make Christmas happen twice a year!” or “Declare World Peace!” Asking some fellow Uni students I got the predictable responses “Make booze cheap-er” and “Ban 8 am lectures”. Even though the ques-tion is asked in a jocular sense, I still think it is an interesting thought experiment – if I am allowed to reword it a little. “What piece of legislation would you introduce in Australia if you had absolute pow-er?” Well, we are in for a long article here, and one that will definitely anger some people, because my piece of legislation would involve needing a special license to purchase and drink alcoholic beverages. An ‘Alcohol License’ to be exact.
Why, you may ask? Well, I think it’s a bit self ex-planatory. The amount of alcohol related prob-lems amongst our society is truly horrific. In 2010, Alcohol was a contributing factor in 19% of all fatal crashes (and this was down by 32% from the previous year). Over 1 in 5 hospitalizations of young people are alcohol related. The aggregate social cost of Alcohol in Australia (2004-2005) was estimated at 15.3 billion dollars. I’m not even going to bother looking up accidental pregnancy rates. To me, it is clearly the worst drug of abuse in our society.
Recognising the negative impact that alcohol has on society, we are left to ponder a solution to the problem. Of course, we could take the line we take with marijuana and make alcohol illegal, however this is not a realistic solution. Fiscal damage would be horrendous, with Pubs and Clubs shutting down overnight. The Government would lose massive amounts of taxation revenue that it would need to recoup elsewhere. Also, it goes against personal freedom, and I’m positive many people would be furious over such a law. I also shudder to think how it would be enforced. Black markets would crop up overnight, introducing a larger criminal underworld.
Many have stipulated a higher drinking age limit would resolve alcohol problems.
Following America’s age restriction of 21 years may seem like a good idea to anyone over the age of 21, but you are further restricting the right to autono-my the youth of Australia deserve. Plus, it is difficult to enforce in a house party situation and is costly to the business of pubs and clubs. In 1974 we had our legal age reduced from 21 to 18 under the logic that if 18 year olds could vote and be conscripted (Vietnam War) they should be allowed to drink as well. I don’t see why this analogy shouldn’t be true today.
Another solution, and currently the Government’s “Go-to” solution for fiscal reasons, is a tax. Increase tax, and you will see a decrease in purchases. Its effectiveness is highly disputed. The Rudd Govern-ment’s “Alcopops Tax” had mixed success. Person-ally, I see taxation on alcohol as a lazy solution. It doesn’t stop alcohol related violence and drink driving. It doesn’t help the police out on the street. It only helps the Government coffers get a top up. Not really a long term solution to all the alcohol problems in our society.
I believe there are two major issues that are not addressed by these ‘solutions’. The first is education. When dealing with any kind of prescription drug, education is essential to ensure patients are aware of potential dangers and side effects. Prescription drugs will only be given to patients after counsel-ling from both doctors and pharmacists. Before someone is allowed to drive a car, they are educat-ed on road rules and correct technique, and what to do in pressure scenarios. Alcohol should be treated the same as both prescription medications and driving. This leads me to a conclusion: People who have not been educated on the safe use of alcohol should not be allowed to drink. Despite alcohol education being a massive part of our primary, sec-ondary and tertiary schools, it is still not a require-ment to be able to drink. One must only be 18.
The other major issue is repeat offenders. Abusing alcohol very rarely equals a court sentence banning the felon from drinking in the near future. Sure, if you drink and drive you get your license removed, but this in no way impedes the felon’s ability to purchase and consume alcohol.
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-Jervis Tetch
The only requirement to purchase alcohol is proof of age. Why is this the case for people who are known to have multiple drink-driving offences? Surely some method of temporary probation or demerit system would me more effective, and would strike a deeper warning than “That’s it. No more license for you!”. Now obviously, this will probably not stop someone from obtaining alcohol, especially if illegal markets become larger, however it would stop such an of-fender from entering a pub / club. Can you honestly tell me that this is the sort of person you want in your watering holes? I certainly don’t.
This is why I would implement an Alcohol License. This license would be required to enter any pub or club AND it would be required to purchase alcohol from a Bottle’O (such as Dan Murphy’s or Liquor-land). A person would need to apply for this license in the same way that you would apply for a Driver’s License. A test would be mandatory to prove general knowledge on alcohol, standard drink measure-ments, and knowing when you have had too much. This would enforce alcohol education within society. The impact on pubs/clubs would be minimal, as the only difference to the running of the club would be checking alcohol licenses instead of proof of age – making the job of security much easier. The police would gain more power, with the ability to charge people for alcohol related offenses with specific de-merit points and probation – and this includes drink driving. Keeping the felons out of our pubs with pro-bation, and severely hindering their ability to acquire alcohol will almost certainly keep our streets safer.
I do see a number of potential negative attitudes towards an Alcohol License. One is a slight removal of a person’s autonomy. I argue that the other solu-tions do more harm to autonomy, this is actually fairly mild as it does not affect the person’s right to drink or the price they pay for alcohol (aside from initial licensing fees). Another could be expense for both the government and citizens in setting up such a license. For initial comparison, a driver’s license in NSW costs $157 for 5 years, but that includes funds to NSW roadworks, cleanup crews and other services to our roads. Such expenses would not be necessary with an alcohol license, so I think $65 for 5 years* would be a better estimate.
It is a small price to pay for safety on our streets. Finally, one could argue that pubs and clubs would lose business, however I think pubs and clubs would accept this, as if it succeeded in reducing violence in venues there should be no need for future taxes on alcohol, which would benefit them greatly.
The politician in me knows this would need a trick to make it fly in public. My tactic would be to make alcohol licensing only apply to those under 30 as a trial of the system. And if in 5 years alcohol related problems have not decreased, we can scrap the en-tire thing. However, if it is successful I would like to go the next step and begin the legalisation process of marijuana through a similar licensing plan. In my very humble opinion, I think the majority of prob-lems with marijuana come from misuse, and with proper education on safe use in place and enforced, there’s no reason why it should remain illegal. It is certainly safer than conventional cigarettes.
Well, that was a long article. My longest to date! Feel free to ask me any questions at [email protected] (I won’t provide own email address for privacy, but any mail sent there will get to me) or write a response in next week’s Hungappa to tell me why I am so painfully wrong. I welcome criti-cism and compliments.
*I ended up basing the estimated cost of imple-mentation off the NSW RSA (Responsible Serving of Alcohol) Competency Card and not that of a Driver’s License. This is because I had the sugges-tion of using the Competency Card as the alcohol license, which to me would be adequate evidence of alcohol education. Changing the attitude of ‘Everyone must have a license to drink’ to ‘Everyone must have an RSA to drink’ is not unreasonable, and actually may be easier to implement than a brand new licensing scheme. $65 seems to be the average price of an RSA course these days.
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My name is Rarity, owner and proprietor of Carousel Boutique, as well as Equestria’s big-gest up and coming name in fashion!
I recently received a letter from one of my many admirers, enclosed in which was an article written by a Mr Jervis Tetch.
Over all, myself and my admirer both thought it was a fair and well written review praising a “TV” show in which I star with my friends. But Jervis’ then made the accusation that he is more fashion conscience than me! Rarity! And so I am writing this response to the “Hungap-pa” to address this blatant accusation!
I am not whining, I am complaining! I am a maker of high-end fashion, catering to mares and gentlecolts who wish to make a splash in society, and as such, I must be able to take a bit of criticism every once in a while. But I find it simply insulting that Mr Jervis would mention me only once in his article only to make such a throwaway remark!
Perhaps I should describe my work. As I said earlier, I make high-end fashions for not only my friends in Ponyville, but also rich and famous ponies all over Equestria. As such, my clients expect only the best. I hoofstitch all my pieces, made of only the finest fabrics, with colour pallets to individually suit each client. Do you know how hard it is to make Rainbow Dash and Applejack presentable?
I was even called upon, by Princess Celes-tia herself, might I add, to make the dresses for the recent royal wedding! Princess Ca-dence looked so graceful and elegant, and the brides maids dresses (while a bit rushed) were demure and light. Oh, and my dear little Sweetie Belle and Spikey-Wikey looked so cute in their formal attire! They were all sim-ply fabulous!
From how my admirer describes the general appearance of Jervis, I cannot fathom how he could make such a baseless accusation! Jeans and a t-shirt with a humorous quote do NOT make a fashion statement. A fashion statement should make you stand out and say something about who you are! The dress I made for my friend Fluttershy, for instance, played up how elegantly she holds herself while incorporating her love of nature and her pegasi heritage.
I can admit I am frivolous, even self-centred and vain on occasion, but fashion sense I have in spades! I am not just conscious to fashion trends: I make the fashion trends! And I share my success with all my friends.
Now, my admirer informs me that when Jervis left the gathering he spoke of in his article he wished to obtain a poster of me to in-spire him to in the pursuit of Fabulosity, so to show I am not a petty pony, I wish to formally extend my hoof in friendship to Jervis Tetch and all the readers of the Hungappa. May we spread love, tolerance and fabulousness, together.
Your friend,
Rarity
P.S. I do apologise for not replying earlier but after the wedding I have been so busy with orders for dresses and accessories, and I had to help Twilight give Princess Luna modern elocution lessons, and Derpy Hooves has been delivering my mail to the wrong house again, and Pinkie Pie has been a real pain in my flank lately… well, you get the picture.
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12IT GETS BETTERWords can only mean so much. When I think about it really, it’s not words which actually hurt us; it’s the intentions behind them. In saying that, I am going to start by stressing: IT GETS BETTER! From my perspective and my experiences I can honestly say it does. As with all journeys, there are ups and downs, but at the destination, it IS better. The intentions behind this are of love, support, acceptance and honesty.
I personally am not gay and have not had to deal with the challenges associated with coming out myself, but I have people who are very close to me that have been through this journey. Being someone who they feel comfortable enough to talk with is some-thing that means a lot to me. I think everyone should know that there are supporting people out there who are accepting, loving and will-ing to make this journey easier. As a supporter, watching some of my friends and family go through the hardships of coming out isn’t easy. But watching them become more con-fident and accepting of themselves is well worth it.
I will stand up for gay rights every time because that is my belief. I believe in equity and I believe in acceptance. We can accept difference in other areas of belief, why is this area any different? In the end we are all people. We all need to eat and breathe, we all feel love and pain and who you love doesn’t define who you are as a person. Words are only a bunch of letters arranged in a way to attempt communication. Life does get bet-ter after coming out, simply because you are being honest with yourself. There should be no reason to let ignorant words stop you from being who you are. Be proud, stand tall and know that there is always help if you look in the right places.
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1. Take a nap. If you have the time during the day, a short nap can do wonders for your energy levels.
2. Don’t do your work in bed. Working in bed can make getting to sleep tougher. Keep your work space separate from your sleep space to keep insomnia at bay.
3. Stick to a schedule. With different classes and work hours each day, it can be hard to stick to a schedule. So keep sleeping times similar from day to day can greatly improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep.
4. Understand that lack of sleep can have a huge impact. Lack of sleep doesn’t just make you cranky, it can also reduce your ability to concentrate in class, so try to get as much sleep as you need.
5. Dodge all-nighters. Not getting enough sleep can impair your ability to do well, regard-less of how much you’ve studied, so make sure you get at least a little sleep before your big test.
6. Create a bedtime routine. If you have trouble falling asleep at night you can help your-self by creating a routine that will let your mind and body know that bedtime is approaching and that it should get into sleep mode. After a few weeks of practice this should help you fall asleep when you need to.
7. Avoid caffeine, eating and drinking right before bed. All of these activities can throw off your body’s internal clock, so try to limit meals, alcohol and caffeine consumption to a few hours before bed.
8. Have your room dark and quiet. Try to keep your room as dark, quiet and cool as pos-sible. This will help trigger to your body that it’s time for bed and help you get needed asleep.
By Dolly
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A kangaroo gets hit by a car, a baby bird falls out of a tree, and a possum is found wandering around in the daytime, what can you do? Call WIRES on 0407 600 755. A volunteer will an-swer the phone and give you immediate advice and will organise for a volunteer to pick up the animal, rehabilitate and release the animal at a later date.
WIRES is the Wildlife, Information and Rescue Education Service. WIRES is a charity organisa-tion fully staffed by volunteers, with no grants or funding from the government. Volunteers are full time students, part time students, full, part time and casual employees, retirees and more.
Wires members are needed for rescues, and short and long term foster care, fundraising, education and administration; if we don’t have volunteers in the less populated areas of the Riverina, it is far more difficult for our members to enact res-cues for members of the public. WIRES Riveri-na also has vacancies for volunteers to help with administrative roles associated with running a branch, and raising the funds required to support native animals in our care. WIRES Riverina also provides a wonderful network of supportive and helpful carers, which are more than eager to en-courage and help new foster carers and rescuers. There are a wide range of occupations and skills represented by the membership.
WIRES gets a wide variety of native animals in care; recent releases after successful rehabilita-tion have been Murray River turtles, ringtail and brushtail possums, a microbat and a wide variety of native and endangered birds.
New members need to be over 18 and able to attend a two day, catered course. The course costs includes a RICC manual, catering, various experienced presenters, a rescue basket contain-ing a kangaroo pouch, a possum pouch, some emergency animal food, gloves, masks, and a thermometer. This course includes both WIRES membership and NSW licensing for caring for native animals. After completing the RICC there are a range of specialist courses available to cater for special interests, including raptors, reptiles and various mammal courses. If you are interested in future RICC courses please email us on
Riverina Wires hosted a rescue and critical care course on the 5-6th of May 2012. We would like to welcome our ten new members. Our new members have come from Darlington Point, Wagga Wagga, Griffith and Leeton and we are very excited to have new members to perform rescues in communities with limited member-ship. The new recruits were enthusiastic and very keen to learn about the immediate care of rescued animals.
Since our new executive committee has been steering our branch, we have tripled the branch membership and have been able to run courses in less populated areas of the Riverina. The success of this course is the beginning of many courses throughout the Riverina.
We would like to thank Brooke, Georgia, Alex and Mel for the time they volunteered across the weekend, organising the weekend, answering questions, taking photos and presenting informa-tion.
To contact Riverina WIRES for rescues or wild-life information please call us on:
0407 600 755.
WIRES:Wildlife, Information and Rescue Education Service
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THE 4TH YEAR TIPEvery week we ask the most experienced person at this university to give us not so experienced
a pro tip we only wish we had in our previous years. We call it, “The 4th Year Tip”
THIS WEEKS TIP:“Warning: Homebrand Chicken Nuggets have changed. They are not as good as
they used to be and a retract my earlier 4th year tip”
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** THE POWER OF A RESCUE ANIMAL **
Considering a new pet? If so, why not think through getting a rescue animal? Not only can these beautiful animals provide you with bound-less friendship and love! You’re most likely giving a home to an animal that is less likely to find an owner. These animals that are lost, mistreated or abandoned usually face being euthanized if no home is found for them.
Where can I find a rescue animal? Places to take a look for a rescue animal include the local Pound or Animal Shelter. If you need more information prior to visiting these places, it is best to contact the Council in that area for more information. Another effective way to find rescue animals includes searching local animal organisations online or via the phone-book.
Will there be an adoption fee? There will be, and the adoption fee will usually cover vaccinations, micro-chipping, flea treat-ments, worming, and de-sexing. For dogs and cats over 6 months of age the adoption fee will include NSW lifetime council registration.
Who could I contact in Wagga Wagga to find a rescue animal?
* Glenfield Road Animal Shelter - Contact number: 6971 4651 * Wagga Animal Rescue Inc. - http://www.waggaanimalrescue.com/
* Riverina And District Animal Rescue Inc. - http://www.radarescue.org
Other places to search for a rescue animal:
* Rescue Rex - http://www.rescuerex.org.au/ * Pet Rescue - http://www.petrescue.com.au/
* RSPCA Pet Adoption - http://www.adoptapet.com.au/ * Horse Rescue - http://www.horserescue.com.au/site/
Rescue Animalof aThe Power
Why get a rescue animal?
• You’re likely to pay less for your new best friend, as adoption fees usually are far below what pet stores charge.
• You will be able to find out more about your new animal than you can from a pet store. Re-sponsible shelters and rescue organisations pro-vide owners with plenty of care information, sup-port, temperament evaluation, and much more!
• You will feel good about contributing to and supporting a process that supports the welfare and management of stray and abandoned ani-mals in your community.
• Lastly, rescue animals have a lot of love and enjoyment to give you!
-Dolly
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