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Having lost my health and finding more time on my hands than I care to think about, I decided to take up writing.
Poetry was always a favorite in my school days so I started with that. Having written enough to fill a couple of books I paused to experiment with

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Sports & Recreation > Wrestling How do professional wrestling and mixed martial arts differ?: 2 of 9
The professional wrestler is extrovert in character driven to perform to a wide audience. Showcasing his fitness and skills in an artificial arena against a like minded opponent. Although choreography plays an important role in order for a successful and entertaining affair with all the glitz and razzmatazz of typical televis... More..
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Should the FDA regulate natural supplements and herbal remedies?: 5 of 17
There is a great need for regulation via the FDA on all supplements and herbal remedies. In the interests of public safety, all products should be tested for toxins and validity of claims made by the retailers. All to often products are unleashed on an unsuspecting public purely for profit and without a care as to any harm it... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change How developing countries are adapting or preparing to adapt to the impacts of global climate change: 11 of 31
Global warming has occurred on several occasions throughout our planet's history. It will continue to happen throughout our planet's future. All known events have been caused by natural disasters and none so far due to man's interaction with the natural balance of our world. Until now. Advancement in sciences is now able to c... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Battered women: 11 of 30
I have seen many sights over the years. but none that sicken me more than a Woman being beaten to within an inch of life. The so called men who do this are nothing but cowards and control freaks. They feel that the only way they can stay in a relationship is to ware away a woman's self esteem. Total domination re-enforced by ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 45 of 103
It really does not matter how big or small a dog is. You cannot judge the safety or trustworthiness of any dog, no matter what size it may be. I have had many dogs of many different breads in my life. There is not one dog, from Toy bread up to great Dane in size that anyone can state they are 100% sure they can trust the dog.... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Best horror stories in the fiction genre of books: 12 of 24
The tooth fairy There I was, happily minding my own business, driving along a peaceful country road. It had been another hard and stressful day at work and I always enjoyed the drive home, window wound down, breathing in the clean smog free air. My pleasant drive home was rudely interrupted by an idiot speeding past me, showi... More..
Sciences > Psychology Depression: Is society taking the wrong approach?: 23 of 40
I often wonder how many people who write articles on depression, have had first hand experiences of this awful, dark, lonely frame of mind. "Professional" people draw their conclusions mainly on second hand information. They have studied the works of past masters of psychology and blended their findings with present day ideas... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcohol effects: How alcohol affects your judgement: 3 of 5
The human body needs fuel to survive and the stimulation in the brain whilst eating and drinking generates an almost instantaneous feeling of satisfaction. This remains the case no matter what we consume. Alcohol like other drugs is not a naturally occurring product in our daily nutritional requirement. When consumed our brai... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Bullies: 18 of 29
What goes around, comes around. Most people can recall their first day at a new school but how many can recall their very first minute. I had just set foot inside the school gates when I found myself surrounded by several older boys. One on each side of me held my arms while the ring leader stood menacingly in front of me. "Y... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for storing your paint brushes: 7 of 10
The best possible way to store your paint brushes by far, is to buy new ones for every D.I.Y project. Here's why! Like most keen D.I.Y enthusiasts, I have a tendency to stockpile tools and equipment with the clear intention that everything can be used repeatedly on many other jobs around the home. Kept in the garden shed alon... More..