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Stand up for etiquette

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The reason behind the decline of good manners and consideration for the feelings of others is due to the rapid increase in urban population. The conclusion states that traditional courtesies are declining whereas commercial courtesies are on a rise, which indicates a decline in good manners.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Etiquette, Manners and customs, Howard, John Winston

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Wooden it be nice

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The passion for wood since childhood has led Allan Davis, wood artist, to create exquisite furniture from the Tasmanian timbers, and his works are discussed. Davis still likes to buy his wood from the small mills of Tasmania and his unique designs have made him one of the finest craftsmen.

Appreciation, Works, Wood-carvers, Wood carvers, Davis, Allan

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Dick of the Bay

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Dick Smith, electronics tycoon has saved the Recherche Bay in Tasmania from logging. He stopped the loggers and did the job which should have been done by Tasmanian government and this enraged the Minister for Fisheries and Forests who supported logging.

Management dynamics, Tasmania, Management, Environmental aspects, Protection and preservation, Company business management, Businessmen, Smith, Dick, Bays

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