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JOHN BRYSON (Australian author re. Azaria Chamberlain disappearance’) No image of author

JOHN BRYSON (1935-Died February 5th 2022,at 86). Australian author and lawyer. He wrote works of fiction, biography and non-fiction. Bryson’s best known work is his 1985 book Evil Angels: The Case of Lindy Chamberlain which chronicles the story of Lindy Chamberlain’s trial for murder, following the Death of Azaria Chamberlain. It was made into a film of the same name starring Meryl Streep in 1988.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bryson_(author)

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Welcome to the family baby girl xoxo 3355g - 52cm - SVD @ 10:49am 17.07.2021 Adalynn Elsalena Thomas https://www.instagram.com/p/CRkYvU7L2vE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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July 2021 has finally arrived and with it the promise of a new little person to share our lives with. I am trying my best to be patient and let her come when she is ready. Enjoying these last kicks and wriggles. Spending some quality time with my older kids. Actually setting up her bassinet in our bedroom and washing all her little things. The final days seem to take longer than all the other months put together somehow... https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ9pIN8rhM-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Last day of work today. I will miss my work wife, our program support officers baking fetish and my morning craft chats with finance department. I have been very lucky the last few years to work for an amazing health promotion charity which has an incredible (supportive, productive and considerate) workplace culture. I have gone back to work for them twice that is how awesome they are! If you dont hear from me for a while after this post know that I am enjoying my little one and spending quality time with family/close friends. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNtvChLufs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I had a great day promoting health and wellbeing for rural communities at Farm Fest alongside the Darling Downs Health & Wellness team. Wanted to give a special mention to the RUOK stall I found on my lunch break as I loved how welcoming their stall and volunteers were at the event today. Make sure you check them out if you are in the Kingsthorpe area tomorrow! Check out the Health Service Navigator booth as well we are in row D https://www.instagram.com/p/CP2ZygArpSe/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A little trip back in time today at #toowoombashowgrounds https://www.instagram.com/p/CPc4kd4LUF0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Big belly snuggles with Sammy Bear. I just know you will make an amazing big brother just like Harry Baker was with you :). Having a child once every decade is definitely a bit strange but I love the big gaps to be honest. Less stress on myself and my husband as my older child and teenager understand that sometimes I am too nauseated or tired to be 100% for them. I could not imagine having NVP / HG with a toddler. You would need a Princess Kate size nanny staff for that hell. The last weeks of this journey is when I actually get to enjoy being pregnant and maybe actually gain some weight back. I may even find the motivation to set up this little girls nursery over the weekend and start washing and folding the mountain of pink that has been piling up since we announced her impending arrival. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPbVuY6rwZr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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YOU NEED TO WATCH ‘THE SOCIAL DILEMMA’

Eward Tufte, Statastician and professor of political science at Yale University was once quoted as saying “There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’. Illegal drugs and software.” 

When I read that I thought, “YES!” the similarities between clients I work with who have gaming and technology addictions and the people I work with who have substance dependency problems are scary. 

I urge anyone who has a smart phone to watch “The Social Dilemma,” and encourage your family and friends to do the same. The movie was inspired by a presentation developed by Tristan Harris (President of Centre for Humane Technology) which you can find here: https://www.slideshare.net/paulsmarsden/google-deck-on-digital-wellbeing-a-call-to-minimize-distraction-and-respect-users-attention 

But ultimately it is urging people become aware of their screen time and take steps to manage their well-being and the well-being of the people in their lives who matter. 

This can be achieved through the following:

1.   Turn off those social media notifications. They are keeping you glued to your phone and being unnecessarily engaged with your device.

2.   Declutter your social media feed. Our brains aren’t evolved enough to deal with all that excess information/human interaction. If you don’t know them and the pages content or the celebrity influencer you follow isn’t directly aligned with your personal goals/ethos. Delete it/them!

3. Stop scrolling! Go to the page of the family member/friend you want an update from or actually give them a phone call/text to check in instead of hoping you will see them featured in your news feed.

3.   Your attention is worth money, don’t waste it. Now is the time to stop procrastinating and be productive.

4.   Don’t look at your phone first thing in the morning and STOP taking it into the toilet/shower with you.

5.   Stop watching the recommendations on YouTube. The computer algorithms that run social platforms are evolving much faster than us and when you manually source content you are more likely to watch something informative and engaging than if you let the device decide what you will waste your time on.

6.   Start a hobby that requires ZERO tech. this will help you keep your distance from your device and also help you to become capable at engaging your creativity once more.

7.   Assume all news is fake news and research it before sharing information you have found online. And REMEMBER, Google will autocomplete your search with recommendations based on the data extrapolated from the geographical area you live in so turn that feature off now!

8.   Encourage others to watch ��The Social Dilemma’ on Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0  To read Jaron Laniers ‘TEN ARGUMENTS for deleting your social media accounts right now,’ https://www.amazon.com/Arguments-Deleting-Social-Media-Accounts/dp/125019668X To check out local resources to overcome screen addiction such as this one https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/7-surprisingly-easy-ways-to-fight-your-screen-addiction/

Lastly, start now! Don’t put off this battle (and it will probably be one of the hardest struggles you will face) if we can all take steps to regain ourselves from technology and only use them as tools again we can ensure a far better future for ourselves and others.

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You need to watch THE SOCIAL DILEMMA

You need to watch THE SOCIAL DILEMMA

Eward Tufte, Statastician and professor of political science at Yale University was once quoted as saying “There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’. Illegal drugs and software.” When I read that I thought, “YES!” the similarities between clients I work with who have gaming and technology addictions and the people I work with who have substance dependency problems are scary.…

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Comment below. I'll start... "Sic Transit Gloria Glory Fades," by Brand New https://www.instagram.com/p/CEnptMSA4a6/?igshid=1x8a06rs1fex1

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When I look upon the vastness of the world One thing seems to stand out to my mind The miracle of art forms in each land Such wonder in the world at but a glance Moments, frozen in immortal beauty To delight each generation that comes  No truer account of humanity  “A picture is worth but a thousand words”  I gaze upon each piece, enraptured, still.  No greater gift can we leave to our earth Reminders for our children of lives lived Of the wars, the loss, the triumph, the love Each brush stroke a caress from the past  Reaching out across time forever more #sonnet #promptchallenge2020 #writingchallenge #writerslifeforme #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingproject #writingabook #writersworld #authorsofinstagram #writingtips #writinglove #writingtime #writinganovel #supportingauthors #authorssupportingauthors #writerslife #authorslife #amwriting #supportwriters #supportwritersandauthors #supportauthors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorsofinsta #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writersofinsta #writerscommunity #callingallauthors #writingprompts https://www.instagram.com/p/CEne9pzgWL_/?igshid=1l7wrk33pvtl

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I am... inspired. I am... peaceful. I am... writing. #writingchallenge #writerslifeforme #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingproject #writingabook #writersworld #authorsofinstagram #writingtips #writinglove #writingtime #writinganovel #supportingauthors #authorssupportingauthors #writerslife #authorslife #amwriting #supportwriters #supportwritersandauthors #supportauthors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorsofinsta #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writersofinsta #writerscommunity #callingallauthors #writingprompts #septemberchallenge #promptchallenge2020 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚 (at Queen Mary Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEl0fu1gCa-/?igshid=sriyf0mfrqic

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Welcome to the September Authors’ Challenge! 📚Your task is to post a response to the prompts in the graphic below with text and an engaging image. One for each daily prompt throughout the month. 📚Use #authorschallenge2020 on all posts you create 📚Thanks for being part of the Authors’ Challenge! #writingcommunity #ilovebooks #amwriting #thegirldiaries #australianfiction #australianstories #writersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEloqGRAjbq/?igshid=rp4x0bi8rbfj

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I finally found a plus to Covid Precautions. I no longer have to wear make-up to work!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CEijt1CAu8t/?igshid=1ps8fskato901

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Great advice from a great entertainer. You will be missed! #ripchadwickboseman #2020takesanotherone https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfNtwlAFV6/?igshid=vo60y74zh7yy

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Bonfire nights wirh the family #under2x2 #bonfire #fire #backyardburn https://www.instagram.com/p/CEd94KDARbb/?igshid=1j9q9we1onare

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Happy DOG APPRECIATION DAY!!!!! #mybabies #dogsrule https://www.instagram.com/p/CEYuzkOAdjQ/?igshid=1b95j7wuyrkff