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Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Wiccan ways: Morals & beliefs: 2 of 21
There is not a religion on this planet that does not incorporate the beliefs of wicca in some form. I believe this leads to some interesting questions. Why before man actually travelled this globe did all the primitive tribes all over this sphere practice similar beliefs? There were no missionaries to spread "the word" as th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Smoker's rights: 11 of 45
As a smoker, I will of course agree that this ban is an infringement on my human rights. However having said that, I am also aware that making other people inhale my smoke is also against theirs, but there really should have been more thought put into this matter. I agree that smoking in restaurants, theaters, cinemas and th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Should England have granted knighthood to Salman Rushdie, given his troubled reputation in the Muslim world?: 5 of 11
I don't believe it is just Salman Rushdie, who should not receive this honour, what about all the sporting heroes? and minor celebrities that walk away with this and similar honours. Why? For being paid an obscene amount of money for doing something they enjoy whilst basking in idolatry worship by some? Please! Isn't it abou... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things you need to be a celebrity: 18 of 35
What is a celebrity? By definition "A celebrity is a widely-recognized or famous person who commands a high degree of public and media attention." To fall into this category does not take any talent or intelligence, and we, the public, are the ones who elevate these sometimes ordinary people into the stratosphere of fame. Fo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife The immortal soul: 7 of 13
The immortal soul exists, of this I have no doubt. Scientists today are reaching the summit of the knowledge mountain, only to find the mystics sitting there already, having tried to teach what the scientists have been trying to disprove for centuries. Everything is made up of sub atomic particles, the only thing that makes ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Carrie, by Stephen King: 3 of 5
I read that Carrie, was in fact Steven Kings first novel, which he wrote whilst teaching. After having written it, not confident enough to submit for publishing he threw it in the bin. His wife Tabitha, however had more faith and submitted it for him. And so began Steven Kings meteoric rise to fame as arguably the most succe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Vampires in Anne Rice's books: 4 of 6
Anne Rice is without doubt one of our leading authors of today. After reading all her vampire novels I then proceeded to the Lasher' tomes. All her books are inspired, and even though they are dark, there is an underlying eroticism that makes her novels compulsive reading. It was actually having read Anne Rices books that my... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews Which Joss Whedon TV series was better: Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel?: 13 of 18
As much as I enjoyed Buffy, I liked the more adult humour and topics in Angel. However I would like to say that the musical episode of Buffy was nothing short of pure brilliance, and underlined the talent of Joss Wheedon. Joss Wheedon is without a doubt a very talented man, and one whom I believe knows something most of us o... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews The difference between a good restaurant and a bad one: 12 of 16
Apart from the all important quality of food, I believe the next best thing in what makes a good restaurant into a great restaurant is the service. My family and I frequent a restaurant in my home town regularly, not because it has received any michelin stars (although the food is good quality and freshly cooked), but becaus... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007): 79 of 104
When I discovered that they were making a film about Transformers, it instilled in me a wonderful sense of nostalgia. When my daughters were younger, (they are now 27 and 24), I was often left cursing after stepping on one of the partially transformed' toys that they insisted on having for their birthdays, Christmas etc.. Fo... More..