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Diary Of A Mad Chaos Diary Eras
Diary Of A Mad Chaos
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Lyssa On A Date At The Movies – Mad Chaos: July 26, 1998

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A Tangible Path To Jewell – Mad Chaos: April 23, 1998

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The End Of The Lost Years – Mad Chaos: September 16, 1998

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Discuss Feelings With Jewell – Mad Chaos: July 22, 1998

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Introduced To Eros Theatre In Sydney – Mad Chaos: February 4, 1998

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Eros Theatre Peep Shows – Mad Chaos: February 25, 1998

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Dinner At Chili’s With Friends – Mad Chaos: April 17, 1998

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Eros Theatre With The Boys – Mad Chaos: April 20, 1998

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Asking Myself What I Want – Mad Chaos: July 26, 1998

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Record New Prank Phone Calls – Mad Chaos: July 25, 1998

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A Day Of Eros Theatre Strippers – Mad Chaos: March 6, 1998

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Prank Phone Calls With Jett – Mad Chaos: July 24, 1998

Making Changes in Life Direction – Mad Chaos: May 18, 1997

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Asking Jewell To Come Over – Mad Chaos: July 22, 1998

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Measuring My Penis Size – Mad Chaos: May 14, 1998

Visiting CD-ROM Services in North Sydney – Mad Chaos: May 8, 1997

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Having The Best Time At The Hotel – Mad Chaos: November 22, 1997

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Total Boredom Since Shelving Projects – Mad Chaos: June 11, 1998

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Kylie Minogue Signing At Sydney HMV – Mad Chaos: June 10, 1998

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The Rumor That Velda Has STDs – Mad Chaos: July 19, 1997

Diary Eras
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Woolworths Supermarkets Not For The Unvaccinated

Finding out whether unvaccinated Australians can work At Woolworths supermarkets amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary.

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The Face Mask Confrontation At A NSW Council Leisure Center

Since the abolition of medical apartheid in NSW, claiming a face mask medical exemption can deescalate a vaccine mandate showdown. Diary of a Mad Chaos – World’s Longest Diary.

Novak Djokovic Cancelled From The Australian Open Tennis

The Australian Communist Regime vs Novak Djokovic

The time now is 10 pm, January 9, 2022.  Novak Djokovic has remained a political prisoner being held in an Australian immigration hotel for three…

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The Call Of Duty To Triple Vaccinate

How does the call of duty to vaccinate compare to other Australian government intrusions and punishments on ordinary Australians throughout history?

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The New Health Welfare Recipients of Australia

This morning, at 8:40am, on the drive into town to visit a medical center, I noticed a long line of illegally parked cars snaked around…

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Battling The Continued Slur On Novak Djokovic

Battling the brainwashed Australians that accept Australian government and mainstream news misinformation on why Novak Djokovic was deported.

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First Haircut In Segregated Australia

Thinking the barber shop would close at 4pm today, I quickly sped down to Campbelltown mall in the car at 3:50pm.  Having spent over four months…

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The Effect Omicron Has On The Australian Hospitality Industry

Australian businesses in the hospitality industry have seen a huge impact on staff retention as a direct effect of the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine mandates.

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The Canadian Trucker Freedom Convoy Spring

The Canadian Trucker Freedom Convoy protests highlights the fight against terrorism perpetrated by a fringe minority in the pro-vaccine camp.

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The Good, The Bad, And The Pureblood – January 18, 2022

The good, the bad, and the ugly showdown between the dirty unvaccinated pureblood and pesky vaccine mandate peddlers. Diary entry for January 18, 2022.

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A Story Of Two Tales For Purebloods In Chemist Warehouse

What discrimination and shunning is still faced by pureblood free-thinkers three months after ending COVID-19 medical segregation in New South Wales.

Coughing, COVID-19, Symptomatic, Omicron,

The COVID-19 Petri Dish That Is Australia

Times have changed, dramatically.  New South Wales recorded 18,278 COVID-19 cases today, while two people died.   Today I came outside to Macarthur Square to enjoy…

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Cultural Differences: English Teacher Recruiters In China

People from Western countries can be lured by incentives to teach English in China. Learn how to deal with headhunters, requirements, interview tips, and more.

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First Time DoorDash Grocery Deliveries – Mad Chaos: October 8, 2022

Diary entry for October 8, 1998. Changing Zones, Grocery Deliveries, Petrol Costs, Peak Hour, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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DoorDash Food Delivery Driver Perks – Mad Chaos: October 8, 2022

First diary entry for October 8, 1998. National Crime Check Issues, Stacked Orders, Zones, Driver Perks, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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Earning Easy Money Through DoorDash – Mad Chaos: October 7, 2022

Diary entry for October 7, 1998. Earn Doing Errands, Restaurant Food Delivery, Long Wait Times In KFC, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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DoorDash Food Deliveries First Days – Mad Chaos: October 6, 2022

Diary entry for October 6, 1998. DoorDash Food Deliveries, Food Deliveries In The 1990s, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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Cultural Differences: East vs. West Dating Culture

It is common for foreigners to find their true love in a different culture. This article teaches you about the differences between dating in the East and West

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Cultural Differences: The Culture Shocks Coming To Australia

All The Australian Culture Shocks In One Day Culture shock is experienced when a person who enters into a new country is confronted by things…

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Cultural Differences: Chinese versus Western Fashion Trends

Fashion trends are a vital aspect of making the right impression in a new city. Get to know brandless fashion trends and the ‘camp’ factor in China and the East.

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Cultural Differences: Common Scams To Avoid As An English Teacher In China

It is widely known to Westerners that scams are something to look out for in Eastern cultures. In this post, read about some common scams to avoid in China.

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Cultural Differences: The Term Laowai (老外)

As a white person living in China, the word Laowai is often heard from locals. Find out what this term means, how it is racist, racism in the East, and more.

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Picking Battles Over Face Masks Inside A Toy Store – January 8, 2022

There have been 48,098 new COVID cases in New South Wales today.  I am just one Australian who has not contracted COVID since the beginning of…

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Spotlight Marches Me To The Back Of The COVID-19 Bus

Today I took my son into town to play in a council kids play area with a sandpit on the main road sidewalk.  There would…

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Cultural Differences: Cross-Cultural Friendships In Conservative China

Cross-cultural friendships are viewed in different ways around the world. In this post, learn about Chinese secularism in cross-cultural friendships, and more.

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The Desire To Build A Complete Amiga 500 Games Collection

The desire to build the Amiga 500 game collection that I wished I had as a financially depraved fourteen year old kid can now be realized as a nostalgic adult.

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Cultural Differences: Obesity In Eastern vs Western Cultures

In Australia, I often come to Cuba Cubano in Macarthur Square to become seated in their wood-brown lounge chairs to work, as well as for…

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X-Copy Professional and Dos 2 Dos Amiga To PC Copy Combinations

This post discovers how to use Dos 2 Dos and X-Copy Professional to make floppy disks cross-compatible in PC and Amiga floppy drives, and more.

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Cultural Differences: The Culture Of Friendliness In Eastern And Western Hospitality

Hospitality is something that everyone deals with when experiencing new cultures. Learn about the differing manners, cultures, customer service, and more.

Businesses Enforce Waning COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

In Australia, New South Wales, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we drove as a family back home having finished letting Lincoln play in the local skate…

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Cultural Differences: Hospitality Culture In China vs Australia

Every traveller experiences an array of hospitality cultures. Read about Eastern and Western restaurant customs, customer service, rurality, and much more.

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Unvaccinated Pure Bloods Need Toys Too

Fresh from our discriminatory covid-19 vaccine mandate run-in at Best & Less, followed by a hassle-free nip into Cargo Depot to purchase a $1 ceramic…

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The Settlers Crash Course Tutorial & Review – Amiga 500

This tutorial on The Settlers made by Blue Byte for the Amiga in 1993 provides a crash course on gameplay to begin your epic journey to conquering the world.

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Cultural Differences: Chinese vs Western Work Culture

Chinese working conditions differ greatly to the West. In this post, learn about overtime pay & expectations, work/life balance, Chinese bosses, and more.

The End Of Medical Apartheid In New South Wales, Australia

Today marks the first day in New South Wales – since June 25, 2021 when lockdowns began – where everybody, vaccinated or unvaccinated, is welcome…

Mad Chaos: February 3, 2020 – Contacting The Australian Consulate Hotline From China

Today, on our twelfth consecutive day of self-quarantine in Guangzhou (广州市) due to the coronavirus (冠状病毒), I woke up to playful screams from my son in the living room.  I…

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Cultural Differences: Groping Culture On The Chinese Metro System

Groping on the metro system is seen a lot more frequently in the East than the West. This is an Aussie’s experience of groping and personal space in China.

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Cultural Differences: Education In Chinese And Western Societies

If you plan to study abroad, learn about the substantial cultural differences between Eastern and Western education systems and education practices.

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Cultural Differences: Doing Business In China vs Australia

Small business is a very culture-oriented practice. In this post, get a good look at what its like doing business in eastern compared to western cultures.

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Cultural Differences: The Bride Price In East vs West Culture

How much does it cost to marry a Chinese bride? Explore the cultural differences between the dowry and bride price in Indian, Australian, and Chinese cultures.

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A Doctor’s Opinion On The Politics Of PRC Tests And Rapid Antigen Tests

The Medical Opinion New South Wales recorded 23,131 COVID-19 cases today, with 105 people in ICU, and 2 deaths. The time now is 11:55am.  I…

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Cultural Differences: Lifestyle Differences – China vs The West

When travelling to Eastern and Western cultures, it’s clear that desired and actual lifestyles differ greatly. Learn about lifestyles in China and the West.

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Australian Mainstream News Descending Into Media Propaganda

Australian news media during the coronavirus pandemic has increasingly become like Chinese propaganda.   Living in China for seven years made me attuned to national…

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Cultural Differences: Western Directness (直接) verses Chinese Ambiguity (暧昧)

This post compares Western directness and Chinese ambiguity as culturally different forms of communication between Eastern and Western cultures, and more.

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Cultural Differences: Personal Freedom In China vs The West

As kids grow into adults, they desire more freedoms. In some cultures, this is given to them and in others, it isn’t. This post explains more about this.

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Cultural Differences: Western and Chinese Coffee Shop Culture

Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. Find out how coffee culture differs in the East and West. Starbucks in China, Takeaway vs Dine In, and more.

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The Face Mask Confrontation in Max Brenner

On this temperate, sunny day in Australia, I rushed to make the 3pm catch up with my double vaccinated best friend of thirty years, Imad.  …

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One Day Before Freedom Day For The Unvaccinated

Macarthur Square in New South Wales, Australia is one of the largest malls in the southern hemisphere.  One day before all businesses in New South…

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中澳文化差异:中国地铁系统的咸猪手文化

遭遇咸猪手 今天在广州地铁上,我登上了一节客满量达80%的车厢。我进了地铁门之后就一直往前挤,一直走挤到了车厢的中间。

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Cultural Differences: Racial Segregation In Australian And Chinese Dating Culture

Racism is a big issue worldwide. In this article, get a cultural scholar’s perspective on racial expectations in marriage, multicultural relationships, and more.

Cultural Differences: Drinking With Straws

Whilst both Eastern and Western cultures use straws, the way in which this is done varies. Find out how straws are used in China compared to the West, and more.

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Cultural Differences: Australian / Chinese Fashion Culture

Both mainstream and alternative fashion trends vary around the globe. Get an in-depth look at Aussie and Chinese fashion culture and some quirks of each.

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Cultural Differences: Dating Rituals Of Wealthy Easterners vs Westerners 

Asian vs Western cultural differences in dating for the rich and wealthy. How rich and wealthy Australians date compared to their wealthy Chinese counterparts.

The Australian COVID-19 Lockdown Cycle

This morning, while I had noodle soup for breakfast, my mom walked into the room to ask me to take her into town today. She…

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Cultural Differences: Sexualised Business Fashion In East vs West Cultures

Business fashion culture is usually based on what looks best to the customer. In this article, learn about sexualised business fashion around the world.

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like COVID

This morning, I drove down to the local  medical clinic with an empty bottle of medication and my son’s vaccination immunization record in hand.   There would…

Payment Order By Phone From McDonalds From Car Window In Australia During COVID

COVID-19 Disruptions Wrecking Workplaces And Food Supply In Australia – January 13, 2022

New South Wales recorded over 92,000 COVID-19 cases today, with the data being mostly unreliable due to the backlog of self-reported at-home rapid antigen tests dating…

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中澳文化差异: 在约会中的中国式保守主义

从个人的验历来年看,多年以来,做为一个在中国大陆平易近人的外国人,与数千个当地人交谈过,结交数百当地华人,我感到很遗憾,中国人的思想是如此封闭。

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Cultural Differences: Married To Your Job In Australia (铁饭碗)

A common and critical saying in Australia is that you are ‘married to your job’. Get first-hand insight into how this applies in Eastern vs Western cultures.

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Cultural Differences: The 99% Factor In Conservative Chinese Dating Culture

As a foreigner in China, getting around conservative dating cultures can be challenging. This is your guide to the 99% Factor In Conservative Dating.

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Cultural Differences: Leveling Up To The Pajamas Level Of Convenience In China (秋裤水平)

In China, there is an obvious habit of proximity to convenience. Find out what the Pajamas Level of Confidence is and how convenience affects Chinese culture.

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An Explainer On Lamer Exterminator Virus Infection Methods – Amiga 500

This post looks at how the Lamer Exterminator computer virus infects Amiga 500 memory and disks, as well as diagnostic tools to detect and eliminate the virus.

Cultural Differences: Pollution In China And The West

Everyone enjoys a beautiful, sunny day, but in some places, this is a rare occurrence. Read about pollution in China compared to clean, sunny Australian skies.

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Cultural Differences: Chinese and Australian Transit Systems

Everyday around the world, tens of millions of people travel on public transport. In this post, we compare public transit systems between the East and West

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Cultural Differences: Attitudes Of Eastern and Western Females

This post explores the perceived changes experienced in the attitudes of Westerners who live abroad, and how quasi celebrity status in China affects Westerners.

Cultural Differences: Telltale Filial Chinese Signs (孝顺)

Filial Piety is a tradition adopted by many Chinese children. Learn some common telltale signs, as well as the history of this traditional Chinese mentality.

Cultural Differences: Eastern And Western Travel Culture

There are many differences between Eastern and Western cultures. Learn about a land of travellers, a land of mercantile households, and their cultures.

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Cultural Differences: How China And The West Appropriate Foreign Fashion

Fashion is a very polarizing topic around the world. In this post, we discuss how China and The West appropriate foreign fashion and a possible solution.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Passport Discrimination In Retail Shops

Today I drove my family to Macarthur Square, one of the largest shopping centers in the southern hemisphere, located in Australia, New South Wales. For…

Cultural Differences: Eastern And Western Nightclubs

Nightclubs are a sought after attraction in both Eastern and Western cultures. This post is all about how nightclubs differ in these two cultures, and why.

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Cultural Differences: Work Rights – East vs West

Government regulations on workplace rights strike a balance between employee and business needs. This post compares workplace rights in the East and West.

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Cultural Differences: The Status Of Foreigners In China vs The West 《地位》

Eastern and Western cultures accept foreigners in very different ways. Get a detailed look at how foreigners are treated in the East compared to the West.

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中澳文化差异:来中国教英语相关的成本(ESL)

一个来到中国教英语外国人的故事 在中国,广州,当我在登巴客栈住宿时, 我结识了一个20岁的英国男孩。沿着珠江散步时,他共享一个共同的故事,讲的是他在中国怎么成为一名英语老师,当他决定做一个外国人在中国教英语不可

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中澳方文化差异:中国商业成功的秘方

在中国广州,沿着珠江慢跑,我遇到了一群半夜钓鱼的人,他们正在把鱼线扔进珠江。 一个中年男人,拉上他的脏衬衣,露出他明显的圆肚子,当他倚靠在珠江和人行道之间的墙上, 他的圆肚子反射出天空中的蒙胧的月光。

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Cultural Differences: The Winners And Losers In A Competitive Chinese Society

Competition in Chinese society is fierce, with emphasis placed on status (地位) and face (面子). Learn how Chinese immigrants express this class divide abroad.

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Cultural Differences: Asking For Directions In China

Asking locals for directions is something that any tourist has experienced. This articles covers what its like asking for directions with language barriers.

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Cultural Differences: Chinese Travel Aspirations

Different cultures tend to have varying travel aspirations. In this post, a cultural scholar discusses how people in the East and West travel around the world.

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中澳文化差异: 中西工作文化

工作加班文化 悉尼的列车行业最近禁止员工额外有偿加班。因为澳洲的工作场所规定任何工人只要每天工作超过8小时,所工作的公司就要支付额外小时数的加班工资,而公司发现这样支付加班费太贵了。 在中国的文化中,无偿

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Cultural Differences: Bureaucracy In China vs The West

In China, bureaucracy is problematic. This guide helps foreigners to bypass bureaucratic red tape to basic public Chinese services such as internet use.

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Being Vaccine Free And Surrounded By People Sick With COVID-19

Today, New South Wales recorded 12,226 COVID-19 cases and one death with COVID.  I entered the local  pharmacy, mask-free, with an empty bottle of medication…

OctaMED Professional Music Tracker Capabilities On The Amiga 500

This post explores OctaMED, the professional music tracker for the Commodore Amiga, basic functions, featuring songs written in the 1990’s.

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Cultural Differences: The Chinese Romanticizing Of Western Society

Eastern vs Western cultural differences covers Chinese stereotypes of Western society, Western society in pop culture, Western time period fashion, and more.

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Cultural Differences: Eastern And Western Attitudes To Health Care

Attitudes towards healthcare vary dramatically in the East and West. Read about an Aussie’s experience being sick in China and the culture of healthcare.

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English Teacher Job Interview With Hampson English (汉普森英语) In China, Guangzhou

In Australia, Sydney, I applied online for a handful of English teaching jobs in China.  Hampson English (汉普森英语) in China, Guangzhou replied to my English…

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How To Respond When A COVID Test Result Comes Back Positive

How to communicate with your immediate family and friends when a COVID test result returns positive. Diary of a Mad Chaos – World’s Longest Diary.

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Cultural Differences: The Costs Associated With Coming To China To Teach English (ESL)

English language teachers are in high demand throughout China. In this post, read about the costs associated with coming to China to teach English (ESL).

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Cultural Differences: Erogenous Fashion Trends In China vs The West

As society moves from conservative fashion to more erogenous trends, different cultures adopt these changes at varying rates. Find out more in this post.

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Cultural Differences – Young Security Forces in China

One major difference between Eastern and Western security forces is age. In this post, we’ll talk about the comparatively young Chinese guards and police.

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Cultural Differences: Live Like A King In Asia

How to live like a King in Asia, how far does your money go, and more.
Exploring Cultural Differences In Eastern & Western Societies.

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Cultural Differences: Job Interviews in China That Resemble Pokemon Go Hunts

As an Aussie living in China, the way job interviews are performed was a massive culture shock. This is my experience of a Pokemon Go style Job Interview.

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Cultural Differences: Cash And Credit Cards Versus Cashless Societies

Credit, debit, and other forms of contactless payments are on the rise. Learn about some benefits and disadvantages of cashless societies. East vs West.

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Cultural Differences: Dressing Like Stereotypical Westerners

It’s no secret that fashion varies between the East and West. In this post, read about fashion stereotypes and what its like to be a westerner in China.

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Cultural Differences: Work Cover In Australia versus China

Every country has processes to handle workplace injury, but more emphasis is placed on hard work in China. How important is workplace safety in both societies?

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Cultural Differences: Identity Fashion In China

Is China going through a fashion revolution? Explore the different fashion styles and trends that have become a marker of individual identity in modern China.

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Cultural Differences In Eastern and Western Fashion Trends

Fashion trends vary greatly depending on whether you’re in the East or West. Learn about modesty in clothing, indecent exposure in Australia, and more.

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Cultural Differences: Yellow Fever In Australia

Yellow fever is slang used for men who prefer Asian women. Find out about the frequency of ‘yellow fever’ in Australia and why you should speak Chinese.

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A Modern Sim City V1.1 Tutorial & Review – Amiga 500

This post reviews Sim City version 1.1 on the Amiga 500, providing a tutorial on Sim City gameplay, load times, features, windows, options and playability.

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Cultural Differences: Eastern vs Western Reputations Abroad

Many people have strong cultural pride, so care about how other cultures view theirs. In this post covers the thoughts the East and West have about each other.

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Cultural Differences: Dating In China

Many people flock to China and other Eastern countries in search of love. Learn about conservatism in China, dating as a foreigner, the spa analogy, and more.

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Cultural Differences – Chinese Male Dominance

In Eastern culture, male dominance is a lot more extreme compared to the West. This is an anecdote of how Chinese men stamp their authority around women.

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The Vanilla Computing Experience Of The 1990s – Amiga 500

This post explores the history of the pre-internet Bulletin Board System (BBS) era, the competing Amiga & PC scenes of the 1990s, baud modems, and more.

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Cultural Differences: Cultural Acceptance In East vs The West

Anyone visiting a new culture wants to be loved and accepted, but it doesn’t always happen. In this post, find out how cultural acceptance affects people.

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Cultural Differences: Crocodile Dundee in China

The more time you spend in China, the more you’ll realise that the dynamics of the Laowai stereotype are shifting. Learn about this and more in this post.

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Cultural Differences: Chinese v Australian State Welfare

State welfare programs are a point of discussion in most cultures. In this article, we discuss and compare the traits of Eastern and Western state welfare.

Cultural Differences: Public Decency In China And The West

It is widely known that Eastern cultures tend to be more conservative about public decency. In this article, read into it further and understand why this is.

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Cultural Differences: The Lack Of Sex Education In China

A Western versus Eastern culture comparison focusing on cultural differences in dating, dating in Australian culture, sex education, and Chinese dating practices.

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Cultural Differences: Chinese Country Girls vs City Girls

When traveling to Eastern and Western cultures, accustoming your dating practices can become complicated. Learn about the desires of city and country girls.

Teaching as An English Teacher In China, Guangzhou – Day 2

China, Guangzhou, Yangji | 中国广州市杨箕 Taxi to Work Now I am in a taxi making my way to Yangji (杨箕站). Money Situation My money situation…

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Cultural Differences: Trying to Rationalize The Problem China

Whilst some Chinese citizens accept their country has problems, most attempt to rationalize these issues. Here is a Western perspective of how this applies.

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How To Set Up An Amiga 500 With An Analog TV Display

This post troubleshoots how to connect an Amiga 500 to an analog TV display, for new modern-day owners of a refurbished or second-hand Amiga 500 computer.

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Cultural Differences: Consumer Choices in China vs The West

From the viewpoint of the consumer, fair and free choice is vital. In this article, you’ll learn about how consumer choice differs between China and the West.

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Cultural Differences: Safety In China vs The West

One of the key aspects of cultures and societies is the level of safety it offers. In this post, we compare the safety of Eastern and Western cultures.

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How To Be Fluent In Chinese Mandarin In Two Years

Advice On Learning Chinese Mandarin My Chinese Language Journey In China, Guangzhou, English students will often ask me in English class, “Can you speak Chinese?” …

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Watching David Letterman & Due South – Mad Chaos: May 24, 1996

Diary entry for May 24, 1996. David Letterman, Typing Speed Tests, Bike Ride to Liverpool, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – World’s Longest Online Diary

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The Cornered Pure Blood In A COVID-19 Safe Business

It has been one month since New South Wales exited its 106 days in lockdown.  The NSW lockdowns began on June 26, 2021 due to…

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Teaching In China: Tutoring Conversational English To Kid In Guangzhou (家教)

Tutoring English in China (家教) Class Start (上课) China, Guangzhou, Taojin (淘金) | Private Tutoring (家教) Today I came to see my home schooling student…

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Cultural Differences: Cultural Dictators

Cultural dictators are people who try to force their customs on others. Learn about the prevalence of this in the East and West, and what can be done to help.

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Cultural Differences: Ingredients For Business Success In China / Australia

Entrepreneurship and business are familiar in both western and eastern cultures. Find out the ingredients for business success in China through case studies.

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Chest Day In Club Lime Gym – Mad Chaos: July 9, 2022

Diary entry for July 9, 2022. Daily Nutritional Intake, Gym Session – Chest Day, Post Gym Routine, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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A Mandatory Double-Jabbed Coffee Thanks

Today was a noble, sunny, blue skies day in Australia, New South Wales, perfect weather for a coffee with my double jabbed vaccinated best friend…

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Cultural Differences: Cash-In-Hand Work In China And The West

Cash-in-hand work involves being paid with physical cash rather than through a bank account. Learn about the culture of cash-in-hand work in the East vs West

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Teaching In China: English Tutoring to Chinese Kid in Guangzhou (家教)

Tutoring English in China (家教) Class Start (上课) I arrived to the boy’s parents apartment complex in Taojin (淘金) at 8:30 pm.  The class with…

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Cultural Differences: The Rise Of A Chinese Dictator

China’s leader Xi Jinping has been in the news all over the world. In this post, find out about the social controls, effects of the dictatorship, and more.

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Cultural Differences: Travel Barriers – East vs West

The requirements to obtain a visa and travel permit differ between countries. Learn what obstacles Chinese people face in their quest to travel abroad.

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Cultural Differences: Travelers Working In China vs The West

Many young tourists and backpackers work while travelling to fund their lifestyle. In this article, learn about legal work rights, job applications, and more.

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Chest & Abs Day In Club Lime Gym – Mad Chaos: July 4, 2022

Diary entry for July 4, 2022. Gym Session – Bare Fridge Diet, Gym Fantasies, Growing In Confidence, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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Cultural Differences: Choosing An Appropriate Dating Approach In China

When dating in Eastern cultures, it can be hard to know what approaches are acceptable. Learn about traditional Chinese dating, pushy approaches, and more.

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Cultural Differences: The Cultural Vacuum Of The West

Most traditions and cultural factors vary between Australia and China. This time, we look at the tradition-steeped China and the cultural vacuum of Australia

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Primal: When AI Creates Lightning in a Bottle

Discover the creation story behind “Primal,” a dance track that emerged from an AI music session and immediately announced itself as something special. This detailed case study reveals how Suno AI can occasionally transcend expectations to create genuinely electrifying music that demands immediate a

Cultural Differences: Overcoming A Language Barrier

Language can prove to be a barrier. Overcoming a language barrier to assist a foreigner helps overcome common inhibitions that lead to missed opportunities.

Cultural Differences: Business Infrastructure In East vs West Societies

The first thing visitors to a city see is usually the business industry skyscrapers. This post looks at business infrastructure in China compared to Australia.

Cultural Differences: The Red Line Personality

The Red Line is a new series of conversations between myself and Chinese people. In this article, we talk about psychological problems of Chinese people.

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Cultural Differences: The Chinese Millionaire Factory

Businesses and entrepreneurs are created out of the melting pot called China.  The millionaire factory is born from the struggle out of abject poverty.

Cultural Differences: Adapting Dating Expectations In China

Many young adults flock overseas in search of love. In this article, learn how to navigate the Chinese dating scene and some significant cultural differences.

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Cultural Differences: Above Ground Versus Underground Car Parks

In big cities, car parks tend to be either below or above ground. In this article, we compare these two options in different eastern and western cultures.

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The Brawl And The King Hit On Queen Street – Mad Chaos: November 6, 1996

A fight happened on Queen street. He full-on hit him in the face. I heard 2 bones crack, one when he was hit and the other when he hit the cement.

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Teaching In China: English As A Second Language (ESL) – The Sports Handout

In China, Guangzhou, Tiyuxilu (体育西路), I arrived to World International English 10 minutes before my 3 pm class. My teaching assistant said hello to me. …

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Cultural Differences: Dealing With Racism In Eastern And Western Societies

Racism is encountered by many foreigners while travelling in different cultures. This article explains how the East and West deal with racism differently.

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From Pizza Hut To A Gnome Kidnapping Rampage – Mad Chaos: October 29, 1996

Once we finished Pizza Hut delivery runs in Campbelltown we went gnome-napping, throwing bins from moving cars and stealing oil.

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Growing In Confidence With Iseul – Mad Chaos: November 10, 1999

Third diary entry for November 10, 1999. Iseul Cancels Date, Learn Korean, Suggest Sleepover, Naked Jokes, Alec Phones, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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The Artwork Of Feelings – Mad Chaos: June 18, 1998

Diary entry for June 18, 1998. Shelve Recording Project, Lyssa Sick, Printing Out CD Artwork, Ali Shares Race Stories, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

The Dark Glove Of Totalitarian Power

I read an article on the Daily Wire news website with the headline “OSHA suspends vaccine mandate following a court order, lawsuits” that explains how the…

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Recording The Teenyboppers Musical Jam – Mad Chaos: May 12, 1996

Diary entry for May 12, 1996. Alone with Natasha, Music Jam with Ralf and Shawn, Stealing Oil and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary.

Boss Leaves me an Angry Letter – Mad Chaos: March 19, 1997

First diary entry for March 19, 1997. Boss Angry Over Late Arrival, Jewell & I Fight, Mental Struggles, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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Cultural Differences: The Rise Of Chinese Commerce In Western Society

China has always seemed to be ahead of the game when it comes to commerce. In this post, find out how Chinese commerce is fueling cultural change worldwide.

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Writing Hip Hop Lyrics & Creating Beats – Mad Chaos: August 25, 1996

Diary entry for August 25, 1996. Writing Hip Hop Music, Hip Hop Names, Creating Rhythms, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – World’s Longest Online Diary

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Jewell Shuts The Door On Us – Mad Chaos: June 18, 1998

Diary entry for June 18, 1998. Lyssa Phones, Ask Jewell To Meet, Jewell Loses Faith, The Four Possible Outcomes, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

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Cultural Differences: The China-America Trade War

The trade war between China and the United States can be difficult to understand. This is a simple and concise guide to the situation and its implications.

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Phoenix Calls Up Out Of The Blue – Mad Chaos: November 17, 1997

Second diary entry for November 17, 1997. Phoenix Apologizes, Formal Dresses, Boys Come Over, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary

Working on Sound System Electronics Design – Mad Chaos: April 15, 1997

Second diary entry for April 15, 1997. Work on Electronics Design, Feeling Boredom, Call with Phoenix, and more. Diary of a Mad Chaos – Longest Online Diary