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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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Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration What you'd have to do to be a better president than Bush: 5 of 43
There is a widely held view that George W Bush is a complete buffoon. But could someone that bad hang on as the most powerful man on Earth for eight years?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> A large part of Bush's problem has been his lack of communication skills. On top of this, h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Free will versus predestination: 9 of 73
We all have choices in life. They range from mundane tasks such as what time to get up in the morning or whether to have a cup of tea or coffee with your breakfast to more important issues such as if you want to accept a job or who you wish to marry. We put little though into the daily chores in our lives, but the major issu... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics How can the casual investor beat the market: 3 of 24
If you are only investing the odd dollar here and there, you're not going to beat the market. But you can get a tiny profit that makes the most of your hobby. The best advice is buy low, sell high. That's easier said than done. But there can be a few pointers. For example, stores maybe don't sell quite so much at the end of ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Is the US destined for nuclear attack?: 2 of 16
It is ironic that the few powers who have possessed nuclear weapons for most of the period since the Second World War are either responsible or superpowers who have not yet used them. They are seen as a deterrent rather than a threat most of the time. There have been a few crises when the world held its breath and feared the... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to get flat abs: 1 of 8
Some people are luckier than others when it comes to body shape. There are big boned people who will always struggle with their weight. Others of us tend to laziness and pile on the pounds after Christmas. And then there are those who never seem to have any excess fat despite eating and drinking whatever they feel like. Life... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Tips for succeeding as a divorced dad: 1 of 8
They say that breaking up is hard to do. That is never more true than when children are involved. The prospect for a father of moving out and no longer living day-to-day with his kids can seem soul destroying. But wanting to stay with the kids is no reason for trying to maintain a relationship that is destroying you and your... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Should western nations send aid to North Korea to help them recover from natural disasters?: 1 of 8
Allow me to start by stressing that the North Korean regime is abhorrent. The country is run by a ruthless dictator intent on clinging to power by whatever means. Anyone within the country who steps out of line is punished - frequently by death. Of course we in the west do not want to do anything that could be perceived as p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Has European Union (EU) been good or bad for Europe?: 1 of 8
Europe is a conglomerate of so many different countries, all with their own agenda and all looking in different directions. Nowhere else is the great divide illustrated better than the relationship between Britain and the Franco-German alliance. Huge suspicions exist between these three great nations. Britain is proud of its... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Fathers: Ways to spend quality time with your kids: 4 of 30
You get in after a hard day at work and your young son pleads, "Dad, can we go to the park?" You reply, "Not now, love. I'm exhausted. Another day, perhaps." You fully intend to take him to the park another day, but you're going to be equally shattered every evening after work. It's easy to make excuses so we can just sit do... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Can terrorism be considered as an act of God?: 2 of 15
God invented the world and is responsible for everyone and every thing on this great planet of ours. But he is not responsible for what we get up to. He offers certain avenues, but we have the gift of free will to choose which way to go. Unfortunately, some people opt for the evil route. There are varying degrees of evil, bu... More..