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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost: 58 of 720
After the break-upSometimes I wish that I had done things differently, treat people differently. Sometimes I am filled with an overwhelming sense of guilt and regret. Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I had made different choices. Sometimes I think I must be a very bad person. Grey rain leaks through the window... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon values: 1 of 5
A Discusssion of the presentation of feminine power in BeowulfHistorically critics have viewed the women of Old English literature as passive creatures contending with inferior gender status. They are, typically, unnamed on genealogy charts. Their social and political importance arises from the bonds of family obligation whic... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators How do we ensure assessment has an effective and direct impact on improving learning: 1 of 5
Assessment for learning as defined by the Department for Education and Skills means: "Looking for and interpreting evidence for use by LEARNERS and their teachers to decide: where they are, what they need to do to improve and how to do it." Very often in our rush to give figures and grades and levels we forget that the purpos... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Tips for surviving your first body piercing: 4 of 17
Knowledge is power, therefore my fist tip for surviving your first piercing is to be well informed.There are three stages to a successful piercing, that you should be fully informed about before taking the plunge and getting yourself pierce- before, during and after.Before you get pierced, the most important thing is to choos... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles What to wear with ankle boots: 2 of 6
According to French philosopher Michel de Montaigne "One must always have one's boots on and be ready to go." Now that's settled, the issue of what style of boot to wear becomes the bigger issue.Ankle boots seem to have been in and out of fashion since the 1980s, and though it is no longer considered either chic (or acceptabl... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings A body piercing pricing guide: 1 of 3
This article concerns body piercing and its average prices in the US and UK. For other geographical areas it is always wise to contact the relevant Body Piercing Affiliation for advice.Several things need to be taken into account when deciding on a reasonable price for a body piercing- where the piercing is, the qualification... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings A beginner's guide to nipple piercings: 3 of 8
Nipples are a popular piercing site for both men and women, although a slightly different procedure and advice must be given depending on gender. In brief a nipple piercing procedure has six basic steps. Firstly the area is cleaned and may be anesthetized before the route of the piercing through the nipple is marked on either... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Behaviour management in secondary school classrooms: 4 of 10
Journal Summary of a Non-Specialist Observing Behavior in the Classroom In this assignment I will analyse methods of classroom control and behaviour management (and their effectiveness) that I witnessed during my time as a student tutor at a local high school. I will mainly concentrate on one particular year 10 group during o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 242 of 583
The journey to "Auguration" (the account of Ranah Ona Njaa)My compatriots and I set forth from the Free Islands on the first moon of Springtide, into a fair wind and amidst the hope of fortunes to be made. The Mangy Harlot (well does Captain Temrest's ship deserve her lofty title) carried our party gently across the rolling s... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Body piercing: Why you shouldn't do it yourself: 7 of 14
Let me start with a story. When I was fourteen years old and into the punk scene I had a tendency to pierce my ears with blunted piercing studs. Inevitably these became infected and had to be removed and treated, but it seemed like a pretty simple procedure, so I moved on to piercing my navel. Now I didn't have the wherewitha... More..