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My name is Neil, I am a self employed window cleaner from Warrington. (previously an accountant)

I have two children, Joshua and Thomas. They are the centre of my world. I truly am a 21st century dad. I bathe,

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 49 of 202
When we read the paper, listen to the radio, watch television, all we get bombarded with is murder, assault, and youth crime. Is there a worrying pattern emerging with our next generation getting worse than the one that preceded it? There are many theories and stories about our children becoming uncontrollable to the point o... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards How to eliminate credit card debt: 15 of 61
Credit card debt is a growing problem in the 21st century. Almost 60% of American households have a large balance owing on their credit card of choice, debts of up to $10,000 are quite normal according to research that has been conducted. Other research that challenges this huge sum state that the average is in the region of... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Streak-free window cleaning products: 2 of 8
There are no liquid based products or sprays out there that give a streak free finish. When you use them you will need to polish and wipe the cleaning agent for so long after you have applied it that you will wish you had never started. However, there is a solution to streaky windows. I am a professional window cleaner so I ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Why boxers wear hand wraps under their boxing gloves: 1 of 4
As any boxer will tell you, protecting the hands is of the utmost importance if you want to have a long and industrious career in this noble art. More boxers are sidelined with hand injuries than any other complaint. Whether you are Mike Tyson or Herol 'the bomber' Graham, a boxer must protect their hands underneath the boxi... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Is listening to music at work calming or distracting?: 5 of 19
We all love a bit of music to listen to during the day. A good song can lift our mood and has a direct link to altering our emotional state for both feelings of elation and sadness. Many people listen to music to help them unwind and relax, but the work environment isn't the place to either relax or unwind. When we are at wo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Be smart with holiday lights: Prevent falls with a good ladder: 3 of 11
Christmas is here again and its time to put up the festive lighting. Putting up the holiday lights should be done as safely as possible to avoid those holiday tumbles, so be smart from the start. Ladders can be extremely dangerous if used incorrectly and falls are very common at this time of year. A fall could mean spending ... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Qualities to look for in a neighborhood: 24 of 81
Whether its your first home, second or even fifth, moving into an unknown neighborhood could spell disaster if not approached in the right way. Could you afford to spend in excess of 100k to live next door the neighbors from hell, or worry constantly about the local thugs vandalizing your car or beating up your children? Wel... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities The best cricketer in the world: 3 of 10
Without a shadow of a doubt, it has to be the irrepressible Shane Warne. As a devout England cricket fan, nothing pains me more to admit it, but Warne is the greatest player of the modern generation. Warne will be remembered as the leg spin bowler that bamboozled batsman the world over. With his unnerving accuracy and abilit... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 41 of 132
Marijuana is the safest of all the illegal drugs that one can take. It is also a lot safer than some supposed legal recreational drugs. When did you ever hear of a news story where somebody who was stoned committed a violent crime or, come to think of it, any crime? Compare it to alcohol, which frequently boasts horrendous c... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Do clean golf balls really make a difference?: 5 of 16
Whether you are a fifteen handicapper or on the pro tour, a clean golf ball makes a dramatic difference to the flight trajectory of the ball in the air. Firstly lets take a quick look at the golf balls history. The golf ball has been evolving for well over a century now, manufacturers all competing to find the ball that flie... More..