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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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Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Political implications of the movie "300": 12 of 37
Prior to watching this movie, I had heard rumours saying that it showed strong aspects of racism, to an extent where a friend of mine was actually refusing to view it. I can't say I knew the story of '300' before the movie and from the trailers it just looked like a macho blood fest with fight scenes akin to those of the 'Lo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Understanding zone defense in soccer: 1 of 3
Zone defense which is more commonly known as Zonal marking is a defensive strategy whereby defenders cover an area of the pitch rather than marking a specific opponent during a game. Whenever an opponent moves into the zone of a defender, they will mark them. When the opponent leaves that zone, they become the responsibility... More..
Business > Advertising Top tips to designing effective advertisements: 1 of 3
Developing an effective advertising campaign is easier said than done but there are a number of key principles to keep you on track. Effective ad's can sell you message, company or product by striking the emotions of prospective or existing customers and appealing to their needs or wants. The concept may sound obvious but th... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Make Me a Supermodel: 1 of 3
With Kate Moss more interested in her sex, drugs and rock and roll, Gisele Bundchen concentrating on her various relationships and Noami Campbell busy with her community service ventures, you might say there is a danger we are going to have a shortage of models. Never fear, Make Me A Supermodel is here! In a similar concept ... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: A Matter of Life and Death, by Iron Maiden: 1 of 3
A Matter of Life and Death by Iron Maiden, released in September 2006 features several fantastic tracks in an extremely solid album. The album provides one-hundred-note-a-minute guitar solos, complex time changes the don't compromise melody and a punchy, aggressive drum sound all combined with near symphonic writing. After p... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Christmas 2007: Useful electronic gadgets for children: 1 of 3
Everybody likes to spoil their children with no end of gifts around the holiday period. However, how many of these gifts are 'one hit wonders' and are never seen again going into the new year? There are plenty of useful electronic gadgets for children to get them thinking, interacting and doing some exercise at the same time... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What is the most famous name in the world?: 8 of 23
When I was travelling through the dark and deep parts of Eastern Asia I stumbled across the answer to what is the most famous name in the world. I was in some rather unknown Cambodian outskirts and in something of a dilemma. There was a blazing heat and very few English speaking locals. It was becoming quite a struggle with ... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) Best of 2008: TV show (Comedy): 6 of 17
Laughter is the best form of medicine and trust me, for some of the television comedy we've seen in 2008 you'll need a good dose just to curb your nausea (see my later comments on painful to watch' shows), Thankfully though, we have been treated to some absolute delights over the course of the year that, as a comedy enthusia... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 31 of 86
As much as I would like to think young Paris will learn from her episode in jail, it is hard if not impossible to see it happening. It has come to a point where people are finding it almost impossible to fall under Paris's spell. In this respect I suppose you would have to admit she is very clever about the way she sells her... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: America's Got Talent: 4 of 11
In NBC's America's Got Talent, performers battle it out on stage before three judges decide whether they are good enough to compete in the next round for the chance of winning $1 million. Sounds familiar doesn't it? Surprisingly enough, the show is produced by American Idol bad boy Simon Cowell and thus, bares quite the rese... More..