From squatter to hard yakka

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Wealthy residents in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, are descendants of original settler families. Their mansions are testament to the area's history of wealth, power, and influence. Although mansions are well kept, the power and influence of today's generations have diminished. Most of them work harder than their parents did and they argue that these mansions symbolize a period that is long gone.

Social aspects, History, Rich, Rich people, Victoria, Squatter settlements, Mansions

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Beyond Sparta

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The ancient Byzantine cities of Mistra, Mani and Monemvassia in Greece offer unusual opportunities to explore history. Mistra was built in 1249 and retained its independence a few years after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Monemvassia, on the southeast coast, was a major commercial center for French, Venetian and Turkish traders. Mani maintained its independence from Greece for centuries until 1834.

Greece, Description and travel, Byzantine antiquities

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Programmed for profit

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Jonathan M. Schiff Productions has built a $20 million export business around worldwide acceptance of his children's TV show 'Ocean Girl,' now seen by 100 million viewers. He began in 1988 by producing 'World's Most Secret Animals' and selling it to France's Teleimages. Schiff won the 1997 Governor of Victoria's Export Award, and forecasts a growing market for kid's shows in both Australia and abroad.

Forecasts and trends, Marketing, Company Profile, Television programs for children, Television production companies, Ocean Girl (Television program), Jonathan M. Schiff Productions

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