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My writing spans a wide range of topics on which I have an interest and knowledge or where knowledge can be supplemented through research.

I author a number of blogs that include articles on a wide range of topics and edit a newsletter for a self-help support

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Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should hands-free devices be mandatory for drivers?: 1 of 28
A driver speaking on a cell phone poses a serious danger to him or herself as well as to other road users. Using a hands-free device may reduce the danger posed. Hands-free devices reduce the risks significantly and should be compulsory for drivers that use cell phones while driving. Many drivers are aware of the danger of s... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Should employers monitor employees' Internet use?: 1 of 23
The monitoring of employee Internet use has become a common practice of many of the larger employers. Attempts by employers to prevent inappropriate Internet use at work has an unfortunate side effect of discouraging employees from using the Internet at all. Employers are faced with a difficult choice. Allow free access to t... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Is fast food addictive?: 1 of 22
The fast and busy lifestyle of the early twenty first century has led many up and coming professionals to turn to fast foods as a major source of their nutritional needs. But eating fast foods on a regular basis carries a high risk. Fast foods could be addictive. Recent research has indicated that fast food is addictive. It ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Inspiring quotes: 3 of 60
As editor of a newsletter for a self-help support group I am always on the lookout for inspirational quotes. Apart from being space fillers, a good quotation can help to provide inspiration and motivation. Dozens of websites serve as a source for quotes - inspirational or otherwise. Identifying those that are truly inspiring... More..
Personal Finance > Life Insurance Tips for first-time life insurance buyers: 1 of 20
Selecting your first life insurance policy. So you've decided to buy some life insurance for the first time. Perhaps a friend or relative has convinced you. Or was it the friendly broker? Whatever prompted this was quite real. With a huge array of options and choices, how can you know that you've made the right choice? What ... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Songs with great opening lines: 2 of 39
Words are flying out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass They slip away across the universe Lennon, McCartney - Across the Universe. The Beatles provide a prime example of how the opening words of a song can help to capture our attention. Across the Universe illustrates something about us that man... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for improving composition in photography: 1 of 19
What is the difference between a great photograph and a snapshot? Does the secret lie in the photographer's knowledge and understanding of light or a feel for colour? Is it the choice of subject and shooting scenes that most of us pass by? Technical aspects such as the creative use of the aperture, shutter speeds and exposur... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Will higher education or work experience get you ahead faster in your career?: 1 of 19
Higher education is a key to success both within and outside of the corporate world. Some qualifications are highly sought after and rewarded. A professional degree is particularly valuable. An accounting degree leading to the professional chartered accountant qualification is particularly valuable. An MBA degree has been kn... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) The importance of seeking a balance in positive news to combat the negative: 6 of 113
Viewers, listeners and readers are the life-blood of the media. Dramatic stories of war, crime, terrorism, earthquakes and hurricanes are big draws when it comes to viewers or readers. Few positive news items can compete with the drawing power of negative events. The predominance of negative news in the media gives the impre... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Gambling: Abuse and addiction: 1 of 18
Many people take the odd bet on an event, on a horse in a race or to try their luck at a casino. They are lured by the dream of riches, of winning much more than the stake. Placing a few bets here and there does not stop most people from living a normal life. For some, gambling becomes a major problem. One large win sparks o... More..