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Hi, I'm Mary - I generally go online by the name of marymoose99. I can be found on Ciao where I am becoming well-known for my long reviews. I haven't been very active on Helium as of yet, but the topics in this weeks contest do interest me :o)

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Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Cybertherapy: Can you receive the help you need online?: 1 of 24
The Internet has opened up so many possibilities in our lives, and has changed the way we do things in so many ways! Of course not all of these changes are good, but it is undeniable that the Internet can provide a source of support for people affected by mental health problems and not just mental health problems, the Intern... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How stress can affect testing results: 2 of 15
While a certain degree of stress can actually have a positive effect on testing results, too much stress can have devastating consequences. When I say that some stress is positive, I am thinking about normal exam nerves. After all, if we are too complacent about exams, then we are not likely to do well at all. A small amount... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 9 of 61
Until fairly recently I would never have considered eating alone anywhere I'd rather not have eaten. I would have felt far too embarrassed and would have felt that people were staring at me thinking I had no friends. Of course this is ridiculous. I know that I have friends whether or not I happen to be eating with them at th... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette What to eat at a fish restaurant when you don't like fish: 3 of 14
Fish can be a bit of an acquired taste. A taste that I myself am gradually acquiring! There are so many different types of fish and seafood, so I would imagine that unless someone is vegetarian, that they will eventually be able to find some sort of fish that suits them! But this can take time, and does not make things any e... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Bare Bones, by Kathy Reichs: 1 of 4
When tidying up my drawers at work I became aware that there weren't many books left in my 'to-read' pile, so I trawled through the charity booklist where books can be purchased for 25p (50 cents). Money raised goes to a local breast cancer unit, and over 5k has been raised so far. When my colleagues and I finish with our bo... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to pretend you're enjoying your meal when you aren't: 7 of 24
I cooked last night..I was being experimental with crab, and somehow it went hideously wrong. My husband couldn't bring himself to eat it. Was I offended? No! I knew the food was vile, so we had a good laugh about it and cooked a pizza instead! You might be wondering what the relevance is to the article title? Well, it's sim... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Comprehending self injury: 4 of 9
This article begins with my personal experiences, and goes on to offer information about self-injury and where to get help. I have tried to keep it as short as possible! -My personal experience of self-injury (possible TRIGGER warning) Please bear in mind, this is MY personal story. While people who self-injure can share man... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes A groom's guide to buying a wedding day gift for the bride: 6 of 12
Every wedding is different, and every bride and groom are different. A wedding itself is only a public declaration of your love for each other - it is the marriage itself which is important. I don't think it's absolutely necessary for the bride and groom to give each other presents on their wedding day, and in the UK I certa... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: Chickenfeed, by Minette Walters: 1 of 1
Advantages: An enjoyable read suitable for everyone ! Disadvantages: That I had initially dismissed 'Quick Reads' === Minette Walters === Minette Walters is one of my top ten authors, and I had read all of her books aside from her latest ("The Chameleon's Shadow") and one which I'd heard about called "Chickenfeed" but for re... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Passing for Normal, by Amy Wilensky: 1 of 1
Often when we're shopping in Tesco (supermarket), my husband and I pick up random DVDs, CDs and books and throw them in the trolley. On one shopping trip I picked up a couple of paperback books to pass the time on the train to work. "Passing for Normal" appealed to me, firstly because I enjoy autobiographies, but mainly beca... More..