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About me - Celia Craske

I am a 57 year old divorced mother of 2 who decided six years ago to leave the south of England where I had spent most of my life and move to Manchester. Others have said they admire me for moving to a place I knew nothing about and where I knew no one; the

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Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Why word count and length are important for Helium articles
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As someone who joined the Helium community in the early days and can remember the frustration of being confronted with the prospect of being expected to rate an article that in some cases was less than a single sentence, I fully appreciate the current policy of having a minimum word count for articles. I do, however, feel tha... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Legalization of prostitution
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Prostitution is not, and never has been against the law in the U.K. Having said that, just about everything associated with it is illegal in one way or another. It is therefore illegal to solicit for the purposes of prostitution, to loiter for the same purpose, to live off immoral earnings of others and to run or work in a br... More..

Sports & Recreation > Biking Essentials for biking safety
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Before you set off on a bike ride you should first ensure that the bike is in a roadworthy condition. This means ensuring that the brakes are working properly, with no worn brake pads, that the tyres are correctly inflated and that the saddle is adjusted to the correct height. If you are cycling at night, ensure that you have... More..

Home & Garden > Home Interior The pros and cons of buying a house that needs work
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Buying a property that needs repair can be a great way for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder, or for investors to make a good return.Obviously the cost of any repairs has to be added to the purchase price but if the repairs are not too extensive and especially if you can do at least some of the work yourself, yo... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Africa's economic problems: An insider's perspective on countries in the southern part of Africa
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I have a personal interest in what has, and is happening in Zimbabwe. This is because I spent my early years in that country. At the time my parents and I lived there, it was known as Southern Rhodesia and comprised part of a federation of countries along with Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland. It was never a federation of equa... More..

Personal Finance > Taxes Disproving the myth that taxes are illegal
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When people talk about taxes being illegal, they are usually referring to one type of taxation in particular - income tax. Nobody likes paying tax of any sort but very few would argue that in a developed society it is a necessary evilIn the history of taxation, income tax is a relative newcomer. In Great Britain, income tax w... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Abolishing poverty: methods and theories
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Poverty can be defined in two ways - absolute or relative. Absolute poverty has largely disappeared from countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States. In these countries and similar, cases of absolute poverty are usually the result of people either slipping through the welfare net or refusing to accept help.Tech... More..

Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests Top five most dangerous plants and weeds that can ruin your garden
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Japanese KnotweedJapanese Knotweed was introduced into the United Kingdom in the first quarter of the 19th Century from Asia, because it was thought it would be an attractive addition to the garden. Approximately thirty years later, it found it's way to North America.Today, Japanese Knotweed holds the title of the most pernic... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Abolishment of the British monarchy
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Something should only be abolished if it is in the interest of the majority to do so, and if the alternative offers any real advantages.Before we abolish the British monarchy, we need to examine the alternative and decide whether it really would be to our advantage.Since the English Civil War the monarchy has acted as a figur... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK How the need for law and order in the UK calls for harsher penalties at all levels
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I am aware that there are many people who believe that all that is needed to address the rise in the crime rate is to introduce a stiffer sentencing policy, but, while this undoubtedly has a role to play in maintaining law and order, it is only a part. Harsh penalties are of no use if offenders are not apprehended in the firs... More..

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