tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49797512905560536342023-11-15T22:40:42.907-08:00I was thinking...Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-84362757416666339482015-04-14T20:03:00.000-07:002015-04-14T20:04:03.242-07:00I'M BACK!I've made it through year twelve and Schoolies, a long summer and my first five weeks of uni... and now I've made it back on to the front page of the Footy Almanac! I actually quite like this piece that I have written- my penmanship skills may be a little rusty but I'm awfully proud of what I've produced.<br />
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Would love it if you gave it a read-<br />
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http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/round-2-essendon-v-hawthorn-grant-denyer-lifeless-hawks-and-kittens/<br />
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<br />Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-64800947592561390222014-01-27T18:45:00.000-08:002014-01-27T18:45:39.253-08:00...this zine is brilliantI was approached by a former colleague, Michael Nguyen-Huyhn, ex-writer for the Under Age, and invited to write for his new zine named Antelope, a quirky youth-oriented publication. I obliged, expecting it to be a poorly constructed mash up of teenage angst and try-hard journalism. Boy was I wrong.<br />
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Antelope's pieces are high-quality, the illustrations marvellous and writing of an exceptional standard. The overall feel of the zine is highly impressive and Michael should be uber proud of himself. I'm not speaking so positively because I wrote for it or because I know most of the people involved; no, as a reader I was engrossed and want others to enjoy the zine also.<br />
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The first issue of Antelope is available now at Sticky Institute and other stockists of alt-zines. Issue 1 features articles about internet medical diagnosis and what Africa is really like, as well as some creative writing and heck there's even a maze. Please give it a read, it might just surprise you.Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-86404659088185386012013-09-25T22:28:00.002-07:002013-09-25T22:28:44.961-07:00...Brendan Whitecross deserves better luckTwo ACLs in two years. That's devastating<br />
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<a href="http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/watching-success-from-the-bench/">http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/watching-success-from-the-bench/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-84996125459035785112013-08-12T03:23:00.000-07:002013-08-12T03:23:16.354-07:00...new book review timeeeeI was priveliged enough to review a novel for Viewpoint magazine.<br />
Check out Volume 21 no 2; my review's at the front of the 'Book Notes' section.<br />
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-65964450676791224512013-07-13T06:20:00.001-07:002013-07-13T06:20:19.544-07:00...we're half arsed come half wayI do not seriously believe any of my offered opinions.<br />
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<a href="http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/season-2013-down-and-out/">http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/season-2013-down-and-out/</a><br />
<br />Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-40098658818811270722013-07-08T04:07:00.000-07:002013-07-08T04:07:40.440-07:00...it's heart over headTo dedicate my time to exam study or footy, it was a tough afternoon...<br />
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<a href="http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/afl-round-9-hawthorn-v-gold-coast-suns-swoop-on-hawks/">http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/afl-round-9-hawthorn-v-gold-coast-suns-swoop-on-hawks/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-32494060569530423232013-06-05T06:40:00.000-07:002013-07-08T04:04:17.392-07:00...Hello America!<div>
Bruce Berglund, host of 'New Books in Sports', had a chat with me regarding my interest in sports and writing (I'm around the 1 hour, 42 min mark).</div>
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<a href="http://newbooksinsports.com/2013/06/04/the-nbs-summer-seminar-sports-books-for-children/">http://newbooksinsports.com/2013/06/04/the-nbs-summer-seminar-sports-books-for-children/</a><br />
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As always, the Footy Almanac has been extremely supportive, with a small write-up featured on the website.<br />
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<a href="http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/us-podcast-shines-spotlight-on-the-footy-almanac/">http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/us-podcast-shines-spotlight-on-the-footy-almanac/</a><br />
<br />Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-22114621318005387982013-03-01T03:11:00.001-08:002013-03-01T03:12:09.549-08:00...Robert Doyle has his finger in every pieRobert Doyle is portrayed in several different ways. This is how I perceived him:<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2013/03/01/doyles-endeavours-for-melbournes-youth/">http://theunderage.com.au/2013/03/01/doyles-endeavours-for-melbournes-youth/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-81840778495739653582013-03-01T03:01:00.002-08:002013-03-01T03:01:40.994-08:00...you'll be hearing about him sooner or laterWatch out- this kid has big dreams<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2013/03/01/skliros-strides-onto-book-scene/">http://theunderage.com.au/2013/03/01/skliros-strides-onto-book-scene/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-13124023421470590052013-03-01T02:56:00.001-08:002013-03-01T02:56:52.592-08:00...hello Education Today!My book review got published in Education Today- one of the country's most reputable education magazines. I'm so excited to have contributed!<br />
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<a href="http://www.minnisjournals.com.au/educationtoday/flip-book/eBookET-13-1-2013/">http://www.minnisjournals.com.au/educationtoday/flip-book/eBookET-13-1-2013/</a><br />
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(page 50)Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-57753925533813932922013-01-03T16:34:00.000-08:002013-01-03T16:34:07.121-08:00...The Under Age is over!Catherine and I came together and summed up what The Under Age means to us. If you're thinking about applying, stop pondering and start putting together your application.<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/12/21/the-under-age-bringing-opinionated-young-minds-together/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/12/21/the-under-age-bringing-opinionated-young-minds-together/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-39164275792704178332012-12-20T02:02:00.001-08:002012-12-20T02:02:34.720-08:00... The Under Age needs a new technology articleA complete guide to the Wii U:<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/12/20/wii-u-will-you-buy-it/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/12/20/wii-u-will-you-buy-it/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-66864524391950693332012-12-20T02:00:00.001-08:002012-12-20T02:00:35.215-08:00...here's a Big Review from a Little Person<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span lang="EN-US">Kids are inquisitive. Whether they are
analysing something we experienced ones take for granted, or just coming to
grips with our big world, every child has questions. The cry of 'but why?' can
drive parents mad or perhaps the seemingly bottomless barrel of baffling<b> </b>questions
makes parents step back and think. Either way, a life-saving resource has been
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<!--EndFragment-->Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-91317836920509003072012-12-07T22:57:00.002-08:002012-12-07T22:57:58.935-08:00...Scot Gardiner has made me shiverAs unique as the plot line is, I think we can all relate<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/16/the-dead-i-know-continues-to-haunt/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/16/the-dead-i-know-continues-to-haunt/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-16997852542364913182012-12-07T22:51:00.001-08:002012-12-07T22:51:29.176-08:00...the wait is over!The results announced and analysed:<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/09/03/why-it-won-2012-cbca-winners-announced/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/09/03/why-it-won-2012-cbca-winners-announced/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-87576169201096261912012-11-24T22:33:00.000-08:002012-11-24T22:40:10.914-08:00...Mick Malthouse is a geniusChristi and Mick Malthouse are not your typical father and daughter pair. Read my review of <i>Malthouse: A Football Life</i> for snippets from my interview with the powerhouse family<br />
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<a href="http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/inside-the-malthouse-2/">http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/inside-the-malthouse-2/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-7407025793993466622012-11-24T22:29:00.002-08:002012-11-24T22:29:52.387-08:00...news isn't simpleMy review of the new textbook, <i>Media Relations: Issues and Strategies</i><br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/11/04/johnstons-lifebuoy-in-uncharted-waters/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/11/04/johnstons-lifebuoy-in-uncharted-waters/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-83968881737584521282012-11-03T21:54:00.000-07:002012-11-24T22:33:26.135-08:00...how can the AFL and child labour be so closely related?My take on the Sherrin debacle:<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/10/15/indian-stitch-up-tip-of-the-iceberg/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/10/15/indian-stitch-up-tip-of-the-iceberg/</a><br />
<br />Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-84160955786567109552012-09-28T20:01:00.002-07:002012-11-24T22:34:08.860-08:00...junior sport should be about funMy first article for the Footy Almanac looks at the morals behind childrens' sport.<br />
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<a href="http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/morals-v-medals-who-comes-out-on-top/">http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/morals-v-medals-who-comes-out-on-top/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-31361713167118366112012-08-30T22:15:00.002-07:002012-12-07T22:58:39.638-08:00...I can't wait to find out the winners from the shortlist!The final review from the shortlist:<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/29/a-golden-book-from-dubosarsky/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/29/a-golden-book-from-dubosarsky/</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-12728482334322238952012-08-30T22:09:00.000-07:002012-12-07T22:59:16.547-08:00...about the Winter Road TripI spoke to the gorgeous Brooke Finlay of sister outfit Stonefield and the ever-lovely Brooke Addamo a.k.a. Owl Eyes about their Winter Road Trip tour for <a href="http://www.theline.gov.au/">The Line</a> campaign.<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/12/drawing-the-line-with-stonefield/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/12/drawing-the-line-with-stonefield/</a><br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/12/drawing-the-line-with-owl-eyes/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/12/drawing-the-line-with-owl-eyes/</a></div>
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-8437466063470093812012-08-30T21:58:00.001-07:002012-11-24T22:35:45.876-08:00...how can a 65 year old man know teenage girls?Bill Condon, one of Australia's favourite authors, has a new book out. Here's my review.<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/06/condon-draws-straight-line-to-teenage-hearts/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/06/condon-draws-straight-line-to-teenage-hearts/</a></div>
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-65104755548450408612012-07-23T03:02:00.000-07:002012-11-24T22:37:05.146-08:00...surely this will be a winnerI can't praise this book highly enough. Check out my review here:<br />
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<a href="http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/23/newton-discovers-secret-to-good-books/">http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/23/newton-discovers-secret-to-good-books/</a><br />
<br />Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-26986445972315544572012-07-02T02:12:00.001-07:002012-07-02T02:15:03.725-07:00...Stonnington Battle of the Bands is going to be awesome!<br />
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Stonnington FReeZA Battle of the
Bands heat is ready to go off this Friday night, July 6th, with bands <i>Saskwatch</i> and last
year’s winner <i>Animaux</i> to headline the event. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>South East</i>, <i>Stereoking</i> and <i>Alice Blu</i> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua';">battle it out for a place in the Victorian Battle of the Bands
final as well as a $1000 recording and mastering package from Birdland Studios,
Prahan and a spot on St Kilda Festival’s Push stage. The statewide
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua';">Stonnington
FReeZA/Soundslike Productions committee member Nam Truong says ‘Bands like
Stonefield started off playing there (at FReeZA events) and now they play at
Glastonbury! ... The upcoming ‘Battle of the Bands’ is a great example of what
we do.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua';">The
doors of the Malvern Town Hall, on the corner of High Street and Glenferrie
Road, Malvern, open at 6pm. Tickets are $15 at the door or available for $10 on
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<br /></div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01792887174851708359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979751290556053634.post-55796510892160440562012-07-01T23:06:00.002-07:002012-07-01T23:06:26.266-07:00...about cortisoneAfter being crunched in a tackle playing open age schoolgirls AFL in April 2011, I hurt my ribs. They ache whilst breathing, doing push ups, lifting heavy stuff, even in situations such as listening to bass-heavy music. I decided to visit the sports doctor. He prescribed me some anti-inflammatory pain relief gel which didn't help, and now he suggests I visit the hospital and get a cortisone injection. Not knowing much about this treatment, I have done some research.<br />
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Cortisone is a type of legal steroid which comes in the form of injection, pill, cream, eye drop and lotion. They are used to reduce inflammation and therefore pain in soft-tissue injuries, inflamed joints, bursitis and arthritis. It works by preventing white blood cells (they fight infections, sickness, bleeding etc) gathering in the affected area. One injection can reduce pain for several months, years or even remove pain forever. Of course there are rare negative side effects: facial flushing, skin colour lightening and soreness. More major side effects are known but I don't want to think about them!<br />
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Having an enormous phobia of needles, medical procedures and blood, this procedure makes me feel faint just thinking about it, except I have had enough of this continuous ache. I think I may just have to put my fears behind me, which will be extremely difficult. But hopefully it's possible.<br />
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