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    Finding a Good Dentist for Your Child

    Most people hate to go to the dentist, yet good dental care is important for our over-all health. For many people their fear or dislike of dental procedures stems from their childhood when the school dentist did his rounds. Many times he had to provide his own power by using a foot-operated generator. He had little equipment and even less patience. Crying kids that were petrified with fear were slapped and told to behave themselves. These days, parents can find a dentist for their children who will work with them to ensure a relatively pain-free first visit so that children will learn to like and trust their dentist, even if…

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    Brisbane and its water

    The residents of Brisbane are lucky in that they have the Brisbane River winding through the city and the beaches of Moreton Bay on their eastern side. That means fishing and boating are both popular pastimes. However the proximity of the river means that part of Brisbane are more likely to flood during a cyclone or extended periods of wet weather. This is not as bad as it might have been due to the hilly nature of the city. Mount Gravatt, Highgate Hill and Mount Ommaney are just three of many higher areas. Brisbane can boast the wettest day in Australian history with 465 millimetres falling on the city on…

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    What about Melbourne, gardens abound?

    Those who would like to live in a city with plenty of gardens should check out Melbourne for their future home. Melbourne was built in those delightful days when town planners believed every family should have a quarter of an acre to go with their home. This meant that as the city grew, it sprawled out more than up, and to make it even better, the subsequent suburbs were provided with tram and train services. Thus Melbourne became known as garden city and the state of Victoria where it is found, The Garden State. This is not only due to the larger house blocks of course, but also the numerous…

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    Tourist Attractions in Sydney

    The city of Sydney can boast many attractions for the tourist to visit and enjoy. Not least is the Harbour Bridge, from which Sydney draws its nickname Harbour City. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was finished in 1932, right in the middle of the great depression. Two other long established attractions are Taronga Zoo and Luna Park, with its big, smiling face arching over the entrance. The Opera House is a famous attraction right on the foreshore of the Harbour and its five theatres host an amazing variety of performers, while at Darling Harbour you can visit the underwater aquarium and enjoy other attractions such as the Japanese Gardens. Sydney also…

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    What about smash repairs?

    If you are in the unfortunate position of needing smash repairs for your vehicle, be sure to get several quotes before you choose a repairer. The written quote should include a full description of all work that needs to be done and the estimated cost. The quote should also be signed. But there are other factors to consider other than price. You may need someone who can pick up your smashed vehicle and deliver it back to you when finished. If this service is offered for free, so much the better. You might need a smash repairer with a towing service. A 24-hour service will get your car off the…