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I'm 32 and live in Cambridgeshire, England.

I have been a professional copywriter and marketeer for the past 11 years or so. I've worked for the technology giant Philips, international construction merchant SIG PLC and currently work for a well known national + more bio information

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Relationships & Family > Valentine's Day The relevance of Valentine's Day: 1 of 19
Valentines Day has been around since the Middle Ages, although there is no firm evidence to suggest which of the many Christian martyrs the day is meant to commemorate. In fact, until 1969 the Catholic Church used to recognise 11 Valentines Days. The first connection between romance and Valentines Day was created in 1382 when... More..
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel destinations: Kenya: 1 of 9
Ever since watching Tarzan as a child I have wanted to visit Africa. To me, even at the innocent age of eight I appreciated the romance and beauty of the landscape and wildlife, as well as the resplendent pad and lifestyle Mr and Mrs Greystoke had carved out for themselves. I wanted to experience the splendours of Africa for ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips to take the stress out of traveling: 8 of 66
To live a life without travel is like owning a spectacular and precious ring, but never wearing it. We live in a beautiful world and travel can stimulate and educate - but it can also exasperate. Poor weather, delays, lost possessions, over-enthusiastic shop traders and a multitude of other irritations can tarnish your holida... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Traveling in Malaysia: 2 of 8
If I could live anywhere in the world Malaysia could quite possibly be top of my list. That's quite a statement, particularly as Malaysia is not even many people's first choice for a holiday in South East Asia. That honour tends to go to Thailand or Singapore. Things are starting to change though and more people are beginning... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to plan your career path: 6 of 21
How many people do you know who hate their job? Quite a few, right? How many people do you know who complain about their job? You may well be one of them! Perhaps it would be easier to ask you to count how many people you know who love their job. You would struggle to count them on more than one hand I imagine. Unless of cour... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 64 of 173
WHAT MAKES ME CLICK? On the face of it wildlife photography is idiotic. How can something so exasperating, unsociable, expensive and time consuming bring joy to anyone but the most obstinate, fat-headed hermit? Nonetheless, (or perhaps due to this fact), wildlife photography is my passion. I am no more than a fledgling par... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) How to protect your hearing: 3 of 6
Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age. Frequent exposure to loud noise at work or for leisure can damage your hearing forever. However, it can be hard to know how loud is too loud. Sound is measured in decibels denoted as dB(A). The following chart shows a number of common situations and their respective decibel level.... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ten steps to a healthy lifestyle: 22 of 35
Achieving a healthy lifestyle is simple on the face of it - eat healthily and get some exercise. However, discovering what works for you can be overwhelming. Here are 10 tips that bring together some of the best advice available into one simple list. 1. EXERCISE If you don't enjoy exercise then think about why. If it's bo... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Conversation etiquette for a first date: 16 of 24
Going on a first date is a bit like sleeping with the queen, it's a great honour, but most people don't really enjoy it. The problem is the pressure and of course wondering what to say. Conversation etiquette on a first date can vary wildly depending on who you're having the date with. You probably don't want to ask your firs... More..
Business > Marketing The importance of effective branding: 10 of 14
Many people struggle with understanding what a brand is. I have a trick for helping to clarify the confusion Everyone has a personality. Most people have friends too. You make friends with the people that make you feel good and generally with people who are similar to you. A company's brand can be compared to a personality... More..