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Big Bang confusion
Date published: 10th March 2011 Publication: Science Network WA Editor: Jason Boudville Author: Marisa Wikramanayake Title: Big bang confusion Link to full article: Big bang confusion Excerpt: THE expansion of the universe does not work the way we expect it to, according to Dr. Tamara Davis, astrophysicist at the School of Mathematics and Physics from the University of Queensland. Dr Davis presented a seminar at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), at UWA last week, and discussed common misconceptions about the expansion of the universe.
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Freelancing Friday: A day in the life
I am not a very organised person. Let me give you an example: as I type this, I am currently curled up in bed, with a pile of paper next to me and I only have one sock on. The reason I have one sock on is because I can’t find my other one. The reason I have a pile of paper to go through asap is because I have ignored it for too long. But I am in business now. I’m in business by myself – all by my little lonesome self. If the whole thing comes crashing down around my ears, I only have myself to blame. Surprisingly…
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Science Network WA Article Published 07/10/2009
Marisa Wikramanayake writes about Professor Andy Lee's latest research into the reduction of stroke risk by increased physical activity in the elderly for the Science Network WA.
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Perth Diary: 11/10/2009
Marisa Wikramanayake writes about what it means to be a member of the Media Entertaininment and Arts Alliance (the union for the media and publishing industries in Australia) for the 11th October 2009 edition of her weekly column Perth Diary. Perth Diary is published once a week in the Sri Lankan newspaper The Sunday Leader and is reproduced online in full for free at The Sunday Leader's website and Marisa's website at http://www.marisa.com.au where you can find her other work as a freelance writer, journalist and editor.
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The Society of Editors (WA) Inc's new website is up!
I volunteer a lot. I happen to volunteer part of my time being a) Membership Officer b) Writing WA Representative and c) Website Coordinator/Administrator for the Society of Editors (WA) Inc. It tires me out but I love it. As the web admin, I have been setting up forums, and updating the website, register and checking the mailing list. The website wasn’t really working well though so I suggested putting up a weblog. We (meaning I, mostly) delayed for a few months, making all the small decisions (what will it look like? etc) but now it is finally up. Updating is now easier for me, and if I step down…
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Work For Reuters As A Journalist
To all budding journalists out there, you can work for Reuters! There is a graduate programme that you start after you get a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and there is a paid internship programme as well. The graduate programme (paid) runs for one year in London and one year on overseas assignment – anyone can apply. The internship runs for ten weeks and the interns will be placed in one of several locations in either the United States or in a Latin American country. There will however be a three day orientation for the interns in New York. Again, anyone can apply. Deadlines for both are in September and Reuters…
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Some Sims 3 Gameplay Questions Answered
Marisa Wikramanayake is a freelance writer and editor based in Australia. She has written out the answers to a few gameplay questions/queries in the Sims 3.
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The Sims 3 Reviewed
Marisa Wikramanayake is a freelance writer and editor based in Fremantle, Australia. In this entry she reviews EA Games latest release The Sims 3 which came out in Australia on June 4th 2009.
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My Thoughts On The War Ending …
Marisa Wikramanayake is a Sri Lankan born, Australian based writer. Here she discusses the possibilities that lie ahead for Sri Lanka's future after the war.
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21 Ways To Get Work As A Writer:
Marisa Wikramanayake writes the Perth Diary column for the Sunday Leader and music reviews for RTR FM. In this post, she lists ways to find work as a writer.
