Debbie Papadakis

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Austerity binds and grinds ’ commoners’ but leave those in power untouched.

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The purpose of this article is to bring to light the reasons why some in power might disagree with policies being discussed and voted in Parliament these days regarding our future and the austerity measures that we are to endure under the conditions that we face in this economic crisis. Way in the past when a minister disagreed with party policy or even political or economic policy in a government they simply resigned. The past 30 years we  ...
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“Foo Fighters concert at Slane in Ireland”

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 The Foo Fighters fans flocked at Slane castle, on 30th May 2015 where the 20th Live concert was held by the Seattle band. Former drummer Dave Grohl pictured here defied the Irish weather conditions and continued to play driving the fans to a rocking frenzie in the down pour. The Foo fighters , was founded in 1994  by Dave after having left Nirvana. The ex drummer promised a night of continuous music leaving his fans speachless.“This  ...
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The nurses of Lemnos, in 1915.

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A poem about the Anzac nurses, the silent heroes. The ‘ Barest essentials’ were the lot… T’was all these nurses had relied on, to do the job.. Of caring and tending to those wounds… That were so penetrated by those ‘machine guns of doom’… Testing the ‘Brave hearts’of the Diggers so soon! In Life they were all tested… ‘Choosing Humane Values’ that in them were  ...
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The Australia’s Ae2 submarine.

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A poem about the Ae2 Australian’s pride in 1915. Indeed they will be remembered… For their leadership at the ‘Great War”. When the Navy of ‘a New Nation’… Loyally pledged its support. At a moment in time then when… ‘The Mother Country’ sounded those bells. They chimed in time to the beat of the war drum.. Beat, beat, beating off to the Dardanelles. The AE2 followed… A New  ...
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Zeus International Martial Arts Academy.

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      Martial Arts, is a way of life… Of the VALUES, you have and up hold! It has never been a ‘Macho~Thing’  More like a STRENGTH from WITHIN, I am told! It is a world of EXPLORATION, of the Mind… That dresses the SKILLS, all in Time.. To further encounter the BODY”s Balance and Beat… To the sound of Harmony, so complete! It opens WINDOWS, with a view… Of How life is lived, if you were to  ...
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An article and Poetry: “The wind Festival at Bondi!”

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‘The Wind Festival’ held at Bondi Beach yesterday, celebrated the coming of Spring. It was wonderful to see that it brought people together from different cultures under the same banner: “Spring is here ! May the Kites fly with a cheer!” The Hellenic Lycium of Sydney together with other cultural presentations danced to the tunes of ‘Sirtaki’ being cheered with shouts of : “Opa!” from the  ...
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Two different world share common beauty!

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Poetry: “Two different worlds share common beauty Hellas and The Isle of Man!” In an Evergreen land with scattered jewel- Isles far, but near… Is a whole world of wonder quite unique, I hear.. It has a great number of micro-climates where villages dwell … I have discovered, it has a fine selection of tastes and wine as well! With tall-temple-like mountains are the wonders of this land… That touch the heavens, as  ...
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The Bells Sound for the future to hold!

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poemPOETRY: ” The Bells Sound for the future to hold!” My jaw dropped….. feeling a chill up my spine… Listening to people …. whose motto is for Human Right to undermine… Hearing that Democracy is an institution… that should be attacked… Believing in a Law… that with Death is supported and backed!  How can they seriously support…. such notions and Creeds?  That demoralize  ...
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Black Clouds of Darkness Blown in words

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Poem: Black Clouds of Darkness Blown in words ~ Debbie Papadakis Clouds gathering Dark as can be… They depict the time we live in … When Wars rage smothering Peace, I can see! Horses with stomping hooves…. From a distance can be heard… A Dawn breaks…Voices word FACTS that disturb!! How can humanity not be … Humane at this AGE We are now …we see?? How HUNGRY for war are the WAR LORDS…That POUND  ...
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Australia by the Ocean and Greece by the sea.

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Poem: “The best of Two worlds: Australia by the ocean and Greece by the sea.”~ authored by Debbie Papadakis In a world far away from the swells of Bronte and Bondi…. At another place across the oceans and under other deep blue skies…. Lies a beach paved with sand by the sea so calm, I have come to understand… Along the coast lines of Greece, stroking the palm of my hand!   The water is calm and ohhh…So  ...
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