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About me - Ian Pauley

I was born in 1962 at 11 in the morning interrupting an otherwise good cup of coffee.
Since then I have moved home and career and now live in a particularly nice part of England.
Outside of the work environment my main passion is writing. To date I have completed

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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Has religion become obsolete?: 21 of 30
There is a place for religion in modern society as there is a place for atheism, for agnosticism and fanaticism; and I suspect there always will be as for many people it is an essential if not intrinsic part of every day life.To misquote Salman Rushdie, do we all have a God shaped hole in us, or is it the shape of the hole wh... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Tips for making healthy, fat free soup: 12 of 17
I'm not sure that you can make any meal without incorporating a little fat in the recipes. This may sound like an odd way to start off this article but you must not forget that most vegetables and meats contain some fat.Having said that if you go down the vegetable route for making soups then you are going to end up with a mu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism The 'War on Terror' as a political invention: 9 of 12
In my humble opinion winning the war against terror is about as realistic a goal as drinking whiskey to stay sober. It is of course a neat little phrase penned by some anonymous grey suit in a press office in Washington.The phrase does of course give a purpose and suggests that whoever reads the comment is in some small way c... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms We need to take action to ensure a better future for society: 9 of 12
Poor health and obesity in particular are now the biggest obstacles to a better society. As I write this piece I am watching super-size me' for the second time and it depresses me enormously.First and foremost is the lack of personal responsibility that most Americans take for their own lives. It is almost as if whatever ailm... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Perfect Pasta: 3 of 4
Fresh pasta is easy to make and tastes so much better than the hard dried varieties from the supermarket.If you are planning to make pasta on a regular basis then invest in a pasta machine. They don't cost too much and really do add a professional touch.Other than a pasta machine you don't need anything more technical than a ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a pet: 42 of 55
My favourite cat would have to be Bernard.Bernard died in 2007 aged well we weren't quite sure but he was well over twenty.When he was just three he was caught in a fight with a dog that left him in plaster for weeks and a lumps of metal holding his rear left leg together. I am pleased to say the dog owner paid the vets bills... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What is your favorite snack food and why?: 17 of 22
My favourite snack food would have to be cheese. Now I'm not sure whether it should be classed as a snack or a weakness but for me it has to be cheese. In fact I would have to say that I am very nearly a cheesaholic.The only problem is selecting the right cheese for the right moment. It is also VITAL, and I stress the word de... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Symptoms and treatment of thyroid diseases: 11 of 14
Hypothyroidism is a common, widespread condition that affects millions of people around the world. A simple blood test is all that is needed to confirm whether you have the condition and can be controlled by taking a hormone replacement every day in the form of a pill.Symptoms vary widely and are largely non-specific so you c... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) At what age should anyone learn to cook: 19 of 24
I think that for you should get your kids in the kitchen as early as you can. Getting children interested in food not only makes sure they are learning a skill for life they are also doing something with you, the parent, which can only be a good thing. It also gets children experimenting with foods they wouldn't normally cons... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Why theaters should join community organizations: 4 of 5
Theatre and I'm specifically talking about local, amateur theatre here in the UK needs to get involved with other local organisations if it is to survive and grow.It is all too easy to become and stay insular, and that epithet is true of all organisations that rely on volunteers. To stay involved and self-absorbed just helps ... More..