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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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Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama 5 steps to become an actor: 19 of 22
Despite the title of this article, there are in fact only four steps to becoming an actor. At least in my theatre there are. They may be old and rickety, but they've stood the test of time. I see them now in my mind's eye, jutting forward from the proscenium arch; four interlocked platforms who promise adoring crowds, fame a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Tips on minimizing your environmental impact while camping: 13 of 14
John Kay in his song "Nothing But" had things about right - "Take nothing but pictures/Kill nothing but time/Leave nothing but footprints/To show you came by". Life in the great outdoors is meant to connect us with our natural roots, but so often we are unable to get by without those creature comforts from home and the effec... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) Assessing Dr. Wayne W. Dyer: 13 of 14
Love him or hate him, Dr Wayne W Dyer's advice is here to stay. With over a hundred books, audio lectures and televised lectures to his name he is one of the self-help kings. To millions of Americans he is the friend or parent they wished they had had through high school, or the one person in the world who truly understands ... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Fruit salad: 45 of 48
My grandmother gave me this recipe for fruit salad by mistake once when she meant to hand me a shopping list. The family laughs about it now, but its a damn fine recipe which I reveal to you with some trepidation. Serves 6 - or 4 really hungry people. INGREDIENTS: 2 peaches or nectarines, peeled, stone removed and chopped to... More..
Other Why did Mary have a little lamb?: 61 of 64
Mary's story is one that has remained hidden for many years, but only now can we reveal it thanks to new UK laws that allow previously concealed documents to be made available to the general public. Mary was a simple girl, with simple tastes and simple parents. When the men in white coats and thick spectacles knocked at thei... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Anticipating the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 26 of 27
Fans of JK Rowling's boy-wizard and the twin worlds of cinema and publishing have a big month coming. The phenomenon that is Harry Potter makes its fifth screen outing on both sides of the Atlantic on July 13th, and the seventh and final book, The Deathly Hallows, hits the shelves on the 21st. As with previous outings, the f... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry The Hollywood summer blockbuster formula: 19 of 19
Summer is the time when the boys and girls of tinsel town traditionally forget any suggestion that they might be interested in producing "worthy" or "artistic" movies, and throw down the gauntlet to other studios by serving up an actionfest aimed at getting all of those bored teenagers into movie theaters. And who can blame ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping What to do during a lightning storm: 10 of 10
Lightning is a dangerous natural phenomenon that has throughout the centuries caused much alarm and destruction. There are also a lot of old wives' tales circulating about how to avoid its effects, and it is often difficult to sift the wheat from the chaff when the thunder starts rattling about you. The signs that you may be... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) The pros and cons of making your hobby into a career: 6 of 6
One of the best pieces of advice ever given to me was that once I found a job I should save up 6 months salary as soon as possible. That way, if I ever found that I hated the job I was in, I would have a buffer to leave and find another one. It's also a perfect springboard to help turn your hobby into a career. But why do th... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison: 3 of 3
Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison has been producing epic novels with African American themes since 1970, and her third book "Song of Solomon" was the first to bring her to national attention in 1977. Following the life of Macon "Milkman" Dead III and his family in mid-20th century Michigan, the themes of racism, civil rights and... More..