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I am a 25 year old from Essex in the UK working in Marketing & Data Analysis. I have a Business Management degree with sub-qualifications in Marketing and Psychology. Most of my writing will be in these areas but I do branch out into other channels a

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Food & Drink > Fast Food Are fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Burger King on the way out?: 8 of 58
I don't think that McDonalds or Burger King are on their way out or even heading in that direction. The power of these fast food giants has become far too great in the last ten to fifteen years to a stage where they are perhaps the most recognisable brands worldwide (apart from Coca Cola perhaps). They are everywhere, over 2... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Best of 2008: Gadget: 1 of 7
Every year, new gadgets come on to the market and it is impossible not to be amazed by their innovative prowess. Whether it be cameras, phones, iPods or computers, those busy scientists have yet again managed to come up with products that are even better than those we thought they couldn't possibly improve! As we edge nearer... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Beauty and the Geek: 1 of 7
Beauty and the Geek from the crazy and somewhat disturbing mind of Ashton Kutcher is a reality show that provides something for everyone. Seven stunning females, often wearing bikini's are dropped in to the show where they are paired with seven geeks, in essence to show the weaknesses amongst the two very different social gr... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 2 of 13
REALITY TV IS FANTASTIC Why? The essence of reality TV's success is that its audience have so much contempt for it and with that hatred are utterly compelled to watch it. It is more than likely that it is the people writing on the 'No' side for this very argument, condemning Realty TV are the ones who watch it the most often... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer A look at the best paid soccer players in the English Premier League: 1 of 6
The English Premiership; a place where mediocre soccer players income tax amounts to more than Average Joe earns in a year. Salaries in the Premiership have spiralled out of control in recent years, following a saga of TV deals with different channels battling for the rights to show live games. English football has never bee... More..
Food & Drink > Beer Reviews Beer reviews: Corona Extra: 1 of 6
Corona is the best selling beer in Mexico, huge in the US and has in recent years made a massive impact on the beer market in the UK. At 4.6% proof with a smooth yet crisp finish it doesn't leave you bloated like many other beers. It is best served cold with a wedge of lime which you should squeeze nicely into the bottle bef... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Drugs: Are celebrity role models always giving the right image to our children: 1 of 6
The drug problems of celebrities such as Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty are continually talked about in the press but yet they continue to win prestigious awards. British athlete Dwain Chambers has been allowed to compete in the upcoming World Indoor Championships despite being previously banned for illegal substances. What ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with a pushy salesman: 10 of 57
I used to hate it when I went to open the front door only to find a man with a gleaming smile, clutching a clipboard and all ready to venture off into his pitch. Even though the product may well have been something I possibly wanted, I still wasn't prepared to listen to his carry-on. The door would generally be slammed with ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Interview skills: How to say nothing, while saying something: 2 of 11
You are the perfect candidate. An honours degree at the top University in the country, a decent work history and solid references. So why then did you not get through the first round of interviews? Did you say something wrong? More importantly what did you do wrong? Body language of non-verbal communication speaks far louder... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights There are such things as feminist men: 4 of 20
I find the term feminist man rather confusing. Surely to be a feminist does one not have had to of undergone the personal or shared history associated with gender based oppression, in this case women? Can someone claim to be a feminist if they haven't even experienced its oppression? I don't as such know the answer to this q... More..