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My name is Brian Meskanen, I'm 38 and am currently pursuing my Chef career and my writing needs in a tenuous balancing act. I started freelancing back in the mid '80s and have worked for Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine, Out Now Magazine, the Gold Coast Times

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rock star: 2 of 18
Who'd have thought?That on the gritty carpetAwash with old tobacco andAsh from a thousand blandAnd sleepless nightsStaringAt the shimmering blue gloryStill visible under the dustAnd fingerprintsAs the strings turn blackAnd the neck slowly twistsAnd the melodies unplay'dUnpay'd andLost foreverIn a grey and dripping memoryGrace... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Beginner's guide to motorcycle makes and models: 1 of 6
During the history of the development of the motorcycle, there has been a veritable myriad of makes and models produced, some good, some destined to become footnotes on frivolous design or featured models in "The Worlds Worst and Weirdest Motorcycles" . As a general rule, if it's still around and running, if you can still get... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Engine configurations on motorcycles: 1 of 4
Motorcycles vary in use and performance, and due to the power-to-weight ratios involved, research and development has often far outstripped the technology used in cars and other vehicles. The motorcycle engine is small and powerful and readily accepts development. In the pursuit of power and performance, many configurations o... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Should you buy new or used cars?: 10 of 32
A very wealthy man once declared "I will never spend more than a thousand dollars on a car!" He went on to expound the virtues of owning a car he could pretty much ignore as far as costs and maintenance went, instead spending his money on assets rather than liabilities. This statement made quite an impact on me as a young fel... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Military blunders that Germany made in World War II: 4 of 9
The history of World War 2 is one of the most heavily documented and discussed topics of the 20th Century, and the whys and wherefores of Germany's fall from military superpower to defeated apologist state have been argued back and forth since 1945. One thing remains clear - despite a manufacturing juggernaut capable of produ... More..
Autos > Buying Used Cars Five things you need to know when buying a used car: 14 of 30
Five things you need to know when buying a used carPurchasing a used car is a risky proposition to say the least, it is one of the most stressful transactions known to modern man (or woman) second only to buying a house. The consideration of a used over a new car is often an indication of either not being able to stretch the ... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Motorcycles: Surviving big-bore surgery: 1 of 1
Motorcyclists often find that as their skill and ability to use their bike increases, the mount often suffers as it is ridden closer and closer to it's limits. Whether it be for pure racing modifications, a rebuild after terminal breakdown, the need to give a commuter longer legs, a more competitive ride on club days or just ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 72 of 108
A society that favors men is the militant feminists' touchstone and rallying point, and the exemplifying ammunition they fire may be based in truth, but the argument is fought on many fronts. The neutral ground of equality does not seem to be on the agenda of protagonists of either side, but domination, subjugation, and super... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 350 of 428
When looking outwardAnd finding sights familiarKnow that I do notMy words have no earMy silently weeping heartBeats sadly for yours More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The reason we have life: 5 of 6
Hmmm, here's a deep and interesting topic, fraught with philosophical traps for the unwary. Wars have been fought, civilizations grown and destroyed and religions old and new have resulted in the quest for the answer to this, the ultimate riddle. It is unfortunate that the answer is not 42.The reason we have life must, if add... More..