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Hi guys. I live in Somerset, England. It's a wonderful place. Really laid back. Lovely countryside. Friendly people. And plenty of cider and cheese. I love going for a run into the countryside, sitting down alone, miles from anywhere, just with my thoughts.

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Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 3 of 352
I made a complete fool of myself at an interview for a job. I had a friend already working for the company and I asked for a few tips. She came up with all the usual advice. She then added that the man who was going to conduct the interview was a bit strange. He had a habit of reading a broadsheet newspaper at the start of th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Common interview bloopers and how to avoid them: 1 of 29
On paper, he seemed like the ideal candidate for the job. Highly educated, keen as mustard, a great resume. So, I invited him to interview at 11am one Friday. The appointed time came and went. Then at 11.10am my secretary rang through to tell me he had arrived. I told her to send him in. I wish I had not bothered. He was unsh... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Is the body art trend on its way out?: 1 of 19
The term body art conjures up all sorts of images. But it is basically altering the appearance of any part of you body. It may be in an attempt to make your body more attractive; it could be to shock; or it could simply be a statement.There is evidence that painting one's body occurred in prehistoric times. The forerunner of ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues What are civil liberties?: 2 of 34
Civil liberties are rights that everybody should be entitled to from birth. They are enjoyed across the free world to varying degrees. It is the name given to freedom that protect the individual against the power of the Government. These liberties keep the Government in check by setting limits on its powers and how it can int... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: How to get through the first year: 1 of 15
The first year of being a single parent is the longest year of your life. The birth was tough enough, but all of a sudden you feel as though you're on your own. You get the baby blues and your whole world seems to collapse. This isn't how it was supposed to be.To make things worse, your little bundle of joy won't stop crying;... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should underweight models be banned from participating in runway fashion shows?: 2 of 26
Normally I am all in favor of freedom - freedom of expression, to wear what you like, to live how you wish as long as you don't interfere with anyone else's freedoms. It is with a heavy heart that I would seek to ban anything that is not illegal. But the skinny things parading up and down the catwalks of the western world are... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Journalism: Craft or profession?: 1 of 13
Time was when you could pick up a newspaper and read an in-depth article that had been well researched and was well written. The aim of the report was to inform the reader. The journalist had obviously spoken extensively to a number of sources and followed up with some investigation into his subject matter. The sub editors ga... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Tips for balancing work and fatherhood duties: 1 of 13
You've just tidied you desk at the end of another busy day. You're racing out of the office to get home to see the kids. Then you hear those dreaded words. "Have you got a minute?" It's the boss and he doesn't really mean a minute. No, he wants you to stay behind for another hour.We hear increasingly about work-life balance. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Assessing David Beckham's legacy for English soccer: 1 of 13
There are two facets to David Beckham. There is David Beckham the footballer. Then there is David Beckham the star.People were already beginning to talk about an exciting young player in the Manchester United ranks when Becks shot to prominence with an incredible goal against Wimbledon. He picked up the ball inside his own ha... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Women's preoccupation with aging: 1 of 12
If we are brutally honest, we are all preoccupied about getting older. Maybe women are braver about doing something to halt the visual appearance of aging, but men also want to stay young and look young. Nowadays, men are starting to catch up. Previously, it was only women who would dare apply make up or us moisturizer. In mo... More..