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This years issue of Victoria University's annual literary magazine, Offset, will be on shelves in November. Vibewire spoke to this years editors about the latest issue and tips for emerging writers.

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FEATURE: Sydney Manga and Anime Show

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Exploring the mysterious world of Japanese culture, Janette Chen finds herself at this year's Sydney Manga and Anime Show, SMASH! 2008.

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Just Browsing

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With the strength of the Australian dollar, the joy of having a credit card application approved (which is a gripe of mine better saved for another day!) and the convenience of parcel forwarding, online shopping has never been so easy or popular. Ebay has spawned an online shopping craze that has spread faster than Stella McCartney’s Target range disappeared from shelves. Kahlee Rose investigates this new phenomenon with the assistance of online forums dedicated to the subject.

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That's What She Said

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Struggling to comprehend the "That's what she said" phenomenon? Check out this guide and you'll be a master of sexual innuendo before you (or Your Mum) know it!

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Eating my way through Singapore

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Food is a funny thing. In one bite and satisfied smack of the lips, you can taste the culture of an entire country a single moment. Whether it is the complex spicy, sweet and salty flavours of Thai cuisine, or the rich and fragrant tastes of Indian fare, food is one of the few things that people would willingly risk unknown diseases and questionable hygiene just to sample. Sara Phung takes her chances in Singapore.

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The Beginning....

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Just when I thought the Simple Pleasures Tour '08 would be a nice calm trip, havoc and the W&W (weird and er,wonderful) happen strike again. And I haven't even been 12 hours out of Sydney....

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And the winner is...

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Congratulations to the winner of our YHA Travel writing competition, Sandy Barker, with her piece about the Peruvian mountains. She will be receiving a YHA membership and a voucher to use in any hostel in Australia. Congratulations also to our runner up Jacqueline Beach who will be receiving a $15 YHA voucher for her piece about downtown Las Vegas. Thanks guys and keep writing!

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Gettin' Ink Done?

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Tattoos are highly symbolic works of body art. But that’s only while the shoulder remains toned or the buttock remains shapely. With the natural and irreversible march of aging, tattoos wither, sag and fade. And for all the pain involved in “getting ink”, and there are many stories of people who deviated from original plans as a result of the pain, why is it that so many people are prepared to withstand agony for indelible skin marking. AJ Hunter investigates.

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Review: 100 Mile Cafe - Melbourne City Centre

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Dining green is a natural extension of the 'environmentally friendly' revolution. AJ Hunter reports on Melbourne's incantation of the 100 mile diet presented by the 100 Mile Cafe.

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Sexy Tweens

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Leah Markis takes a look at the advertising industry's sex sell to this highly marketed age group.

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REVIEW: Moroccan Soup Bar

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This ethically-driven, cheap and cheerful restaurant is taking Melbourne by storm. Packed to the rafters every night, it can be hard to get in, but the wait is certainly worth it, as CATE BLAKE discovers.

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YHA Comp Entry: Off The Strip

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Jacqueline Beach discovers goes off the Las Vegas strip for our YHA Travel writing competition, closing 18th July. Get your entry in now!

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YHA Comp Entry: 'Where There's A Will'

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Felicity Bloomfield writes about the Young Endeavour and wobbling in the wind on the high seas for our YHA Travel-Writing Competition, closing 18th July.

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Alcohol and Teenagers

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Some teenagers think that going out and getting smashed, pissed or drunk is a great way to spend a weekend, but in reality binge drinking can have some seriously devasting consequences. Lydia examines what a Friday night drinking session can really cost you.

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Vintage or Vile?

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Zoya Patel takes a look at society's current obsession with vintage and 'retro' and asks whether this indulgence is linked to a bigger problem.

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Hello Europe!

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Again, SBS has made the fatal mistake of replacing legendary Eurovision commentator Terry Wogan. At the disturbing possibility that some may take the annual Eurovision song contest seriously without Wogan's sensibility, Eurovison is explained by former fanatic Izabella Rekiel.

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Same Sex, Different Standards

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With the Rudd Government introducing legislation that gives more rights to same sex couples the public dispute over gay marriage is again in the spotlight. Thea takes a closer look at same sex unions.

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My nose will grow....

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Every felt bad for having to lie????

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Adelaide's Razor Sharp New Hang Out

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Tapedeck Razorblade is one of the most fresh and unique spaces in Adelaide and has been trading in the Eastend since November. It is a great place to grab a coffee or a beer while listening to the latest in cool tunes as well as checking out an international range of cutting edge street wear. The upstairs gallery also features regular exhibitions from a diverse range of local artists. Jo Norton caught up with owners Alix Gannon and Ben Smith to have a chat about this eclectic new space.

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