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I am Welsh by birth but have lived and worked in a variety of places, including Germany and London, though currently I'm based in Wales. I have a passion for the mind and its capabilities and have studied psychology and the brain for the last 5 years. I also

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Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to tell if you are ready to publish: 7 of 17
How do I know if I'm ready to publish? Unfortunately, there is no magic answer to this question; I can't provide you with a formula which will guarantee you a publishing contract. But what I can provide you with, as you read this article, are some guidelines to follow so that you can ensure that you are ready to submit for pu... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Sex sells: The use of sexual innuendo in advertising: 7 of 14
Sex certainly does sell and the reason that it is widely used as a marketing tool (excuse the pun) in advertising today is largely as a result of J B Watson's defection to the advertising industry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Watson). Watson was a famous American psychologist with an interest in behaviour. He took hi... More..
Travel > United Kingdom A guide to London's China Town: 1 of 1
China Town, London is so called because of the large number of Chinese living/working in that area within the city of London. According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown) London's Chinatown was established in the Limehouse district in the late 19th century - an area where Chinese seamen set up home. The ind... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 81 of 138
The most powerful way to get over writers block is to put down your pen, close the lid on your laptop, hit the off button on your desktop and 'close your eyes'. Yes, that's right, stop writing and 'close your eyes'. Whilst I appreciate fully why we are always told to write, write and continue writing when we feel 'blocked', I... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to help your body cool itself: 10 of 17
As human beings our body's internal temperature is regulated via a process of homeostatic maintenance. This process ensures that our bodily systems function properly within the right conditions. Even though our internal temperature may be maintained for us within certain limits, externally, extremes of temperatures can have a... More..
Business > Advertising Do ads that use sex to sell their products degrade women?: 28 of 47
Advertisers use sex to sell their products because it works! The reason it works is because that today, thanks to the pioneering work of J B Watson, a famous American Psychologist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Watson) the advertising industry knows more about psychology than the average man/woman in the street. Watson... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) Common myths about cats: 11 of 18
Cats are superior - not a myth - a truth! You only have to share your life with one to realize that they've got it sussed! Below I've come up with the most common misconceptions (myths) that I've come across over the years as a besotted owner: 1. Kittens and Cats hunt because your not feeding them enough. This is certainly no... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to make a living as a freelance journalist: 5 of 8
In order to make a living as a freelance journalist the first thing I would recommend is getting hold of a copy of the WRITERS & ARTISTS YEARBOOK. This year book provides the freelancer with a comprehensive, yearly reviewed directory of media contacts. The listings include full details of contact information for each publicat... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders How to deal with night terrors: 13 of 20
Night terrors are notoriously misdiagnosed and are often described as nightmares or in some cases are viewed as symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder they are neither. People suffering with night terrors usually experience the following: Forceful awakening from sleep; An intense fear that occurs at night; Screaming; Cold... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the bride before marriage: 34 of 52
If your thinking of marriage you need to approach your prospective bride openly and honestly before getting down on one knee. Often when we're in love we overlook potential problems or niggles, we delude ourselves into thinking that everything is okay, when in fact, there may be aspects of the relationship which are not quite... More..