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I was born in Liverpool, United Kingdom, 46 years ago. From the moment that I could hold a pen I wanted to write. That was all I ever wanted to do. I remember being fascinated by words - especially words that ryhmed with each other. I would sit with my writing

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Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Happy people are productive people: 1 of 77
Happy people are productive and inspiring people to work with. I can vouch for this, without any shadow of doubt. Some years ago, I happened to be working with a particular workmate, he was around his mid-30s and very quietly spoken. This man had a condition known as 'OCD' (which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder}. Thi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul: 1 of 64
In today's society, with its fast-paced living and way of life, people seem less inclined than ever to just sit down and talk face to face. Indeed, it seems now, in the 21st Century, the art of conversation has died a death. Gone are the days, it seems, when people used to just sit around and have a really good conversation, ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Best video games ever: 2 of 113
When I think back to the best video games ever, well this is a hard one to judge. This is simply because people will naturally go for the games that they have the fondest memories off, so obviously their choice will always be personal to them. But let us take a deeper look into the title, Best Video Games Ever and let us try ... More..
Sciences > Physics Quantum physics: Is time travel theoretically feasible?: 1 of 41
The Time Barrier Will it be feasible one day, to be able to travel back in time? Will we, one day, break the time barrier and create one of the greatest inventions that will ever be achieved by Mankind? To be able to travel back, or indeed forward in time has, up to now, been the stuff of dreams, films and books. Indeed, H.G... More..
Education > Education (Other) Is history really our teacher?: 1 of 30
History is most certainly our teacher for without history how then are we to learn from our mistakes of the past? Alongside history goes hindsight, the two are connected and cannot be separated. How many times have we heard someone say, if they could do such a thing over again then they would have done it in a differe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Why we exist: 2 of 52
Why do we exist? What is the reason for our life on this earth, and who put us here in the first place? These are questions that have haunted Mankind from the moment we began to stand upright and gaze at the stars in wonder. Wondering among all of those billions of stars and galaxies about our own place in the grand scheme of... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does poetry matter in the 21st century?: 5 of 121
From Homer to Shakespeare. From Keats to Emily Dickinson, and from Dickinson to slam poetry, poetry has always been one of the art forms used to shape thoughts and help build a picture of historical events and everyday life of the times. Indeed the influence of poetry throughout the ages was and is of such importance tha... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Free will versus predestination: 3 of 72
Do we have, as sentient living beings, Free Will? Or are we all predestined to follow certain pathways, certain courses in this life? That what we may think off as Free Will is, in fact, the path that was chosen for us. So, if that being the case is true, then no matter what we do are we then all fated to follow what has alre... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Running away: 4 of 90
Getting Away You'reGETTING AWAY 'Can't take it anymoreOnce you step outsideyou will be closing the doorFOR GOODBut that is how you want itWith jacket zipped up tightTrainTicketin yourpocketGETTINGAWAYFrom the miseryand despairA cold breezeis blowingand its cuttingthrough your hairBut youDON'TCAREDon't even feelthe breezeAll... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Should you keep all your money with one bank: 1 of 21
Never keep your eggs all in one basket. That was the saying my father used to tell me years ago, and I have stood by that ever since. These days when the pace of life is so much faster than it has ever been, and when the pressure to save money - especially during these times of recession is ever present - the choice of whethe... More..