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Most of my life has been spent in Africa. My parents immigrated to South Africa when I was but a wee child, moving later to Zimbabwe when it was still known as Rhodesia. Later still, when troubles and terror returned to my beautiful country, my husband and

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Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law The state of Britain today: 6 of 9
One has to wonder why, exactly, Britain fought so hard in WW2 to retain its Sovereignty, followed by a determined effort to repel communism in the Cold War? Looking back from a personal perspective in 2009, it seems to me that Britain has given away all that our parents and grandparents fought so hard to retain - the freedom ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Rushing the Christmas season: Reflections on business promotions and personal decorations: 14 of 19

I remember my childhood excitement at Christmas. The tree only went up the day before and we spent Christmas Eve decorating it and eating mince pies, singing along to Christmas carols. Presents were sneakily wrapped and popped under the tree when no-one was looking and there was an undeniable air of great excitement. Shopping... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Considerations regarding bark suppressing collars: 9 of 12

No doubt if you have the misfortune to live in the flat next door to a continuously yapping dog, you would probably consider a bark suppressing collar as a very good idea. Most dogs bark a lot when they are bored which would imply that the owner isn't doing his job or taking the responsibility of dog ownership very seriously.... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Have 'Animal Rights' gone too far?: 43 of 50

When people can cause pain and suffering to other animals and people in the quest for Animal Rights' then I have to say - YES - animal rights have gone way too far!The animal rights campaign against fox hunting in England comes immediately to mind. In their battle for the rights of the fox (admirable in itself) campaigners pu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature and preservation: 15 of 17

The BlackbirdToday I watched the Blackbirdsearching out it's prey.Hopping round my garden,it comes here every day.Seeking out unwary worms,determined and intent.A hungry family to feed.Each morning wisely spent.I love to watch this little bird,a predator extreme,as it stalks across my lawn.No movement left unseen. More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition Halloween candy: Too much sugar: 8 of 9

Why have we parents become such a miserable bunch? Halloween comes but once a year and is it really such a terrible thing that our children get to pig out on sugar occasionally. I am not suggesting that they should be allowed to eat unlimited amounts of sugary treats all year round but did it really do us such irreparable dam... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) The invention of the computer: 3 of 3
Apparently the most asked question on Google is "who invented the computer" followed closely by "when was the computer invented". This got me wondering too so I headed off on a mission to find the answers to these all important questions myself and where better to start than on the World Wide Web?I decided the first thing to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Toads: 3 of 3

A Toad for all SeasonsOh big fat toadupon the roadwhy do you sit so still?The rain has cometo cool your tumyour pond begin to fill.With Summer's songdon't sit too longa lady passing by.Her favour's givenew life to livedon't leave her there to sigh.Soon Summer's endto Winter sendcold snow upon the ground.So move alonggo sing y... More..
Education > College Study Tips What is self-plagiarism?: 2 of 2
'Self-Plagiarism' - an Oxymoron? A recent discussion in the forums inspired me to set off on an interesting delve into the true meaning of plagiarism and how it effects us as writers. There seems to be a very simple definition in every dictionary I searched - basically that plagiarism is the act of stealing another person's ... More..