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Asahatter, known to his creditors as Bryan Hallett is a writer, performer and sometime philosopher with Murder to Measure, a UK-based murder mystery company.
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Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Anticipating the theatrical release of Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End: 5 of 17
The original "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" was a concept that really shouldn't have worked. For starters, pirate films have had a noriously rocky reputation and secondly it was based not on a book or a small screen series, but a theme park ride - and not a very good one at that. The made the fact that ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Acting: How to learn lines: 11 of 33
One of the first things that audience members tend to ask actors after a performance is "how do you learn all those lines?" The answer, if one is given, tends to be along the lines of "hard work and perseverance." Those not involved in the profession will tend to dismiss this answer as simple bravado and will suspect that al... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write a short story: 7 of 21
Stories and short stories in particular tend to come from that ever-elusive repository filed "where I get my ideas from". If you sit down specifically to write a short story it is unlikely to come at you, because, let's face it, a keyboard and a flashing cursor aren't the most inspirational of sights. My simple advice is, if... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Uses for duct tape while backpacking, camping or hiking: 2 of 6
Duck tape, or duct tape, whatever you want to call it, is like The Force. It has a dark side and a light side and it holds the universe together. Its universal, er, stickability, makes it the ultimate fix-all and a must-have not just for backpacks, but for every tool box, repair kit and if I had my way, lunch box. If you are... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips Guide to the cheapest cell phone service plans in the U.K.: 1 of 3
Selecting the right calling package for cell phones, or mobile phones as they tend to be known in the UK can be a tricky business. The first decision you have to make is whether to sign up for a monthly contract, or whether to select a prepaid option - usually referred to as "Pay As You Go (PAYG)" in the UK. Reasons to pick ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Prince William and Kate Middleton: The royal engagement?: 1 of 3
In short - no. Kate and William separated on April 14th 2007 following an increasingly difficult period brought on by the attentions of the press and William's career in the British Army. Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Middleton first hit the headlines in 2002 when she started sharing a flat with Prince William, the eldest son o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Basic map and compass skills: 4 of 9
We tend to have become complacent with regards to navigation in the modern world with the advent of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). These technological marvels can pinpoint your position to a few feet, and if you are traveling on established roads they can advise you on when and where to turn. All that tends to count for v... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Different architectural styles throughout history: 5 of 11
The "styles" employed by architects through history have depended primarily upon 3 factors: 1. The MATERIALS - from the stone of the Neolithic period to the reinforced concrete of the Brutalist style, the materials available to the architect will naturally frame or constrain his or her ideas. 2. The TECHNIQUES - closely rela... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Could changing product packaging save the Earth?: 11 of 23
Changing product packaging will not save the Earth. But it will help. I am always annoyed when I visit my local Supermarket (something I do less and less often now - it reduces my opportunities to be annoyed) to see products packed in several layers of plastic, cardboard, foil etc. Whilst the consumer might rightfully demand... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) The legacy of Dr. Terry Brazelton in the parenting world: 1 of 2
Dr. Thomas Berry Brazelton is a pediatrician and author of more than 200 papers and 38 books on child development, many of which are still in print and published in many languages. His educational background embraced both medicine and psychiatry, leading to the founding of the Child Development Unit in the Children's Hospita... More..