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I'm a 20 year old freelance writer from Scotland. I love all things geeky and I'm recently returned from a trip to Japan.

I only recently got into writing but I'm finding that it's something I really enjoy and would like to continue. Although I have no formal

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Sciences > Sciences (Other) Best of 2008: Scientific discovery: 3 of 11
The best Scientific discovery of 2008 was not simply a discovery, but the ability to see decades of scientific and technological advancements come to fruition. This year became the year that we finally came one step closer to truly understanding how our universe is put together, and will possibly even allow us to unravel the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Band of Bugs: 2 of 7
Band of Bugs, by NinjaBee.com, could not have come at a better time. For the past few years, stories about talking bugs seem to have become all the rage, with movies like Antz, a Bug's Life, and more recently, Bee Movie making waves in the box office. But does it deserve to be included in a genre which I myself find so endea... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Tips for buying a video console as a gift: 4 of 13
This Christmas, There is more choice than ever before in video gaming consoles. This year has seen the release of many next generation consoles and the war between them is far from over. But there are many factors you must take into consideration when buying one as a gift. First of all, who are you buying it for? The differe... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Top upcoming Nintendo Wii games: 2 of 6
This Christmas Nintendo have really got away with it by the skin of their teeth. I was beginning to lose faith recently after going into my local games store to buy a new game and finding that I already owned the top three games in the charts. Those three games being Wii Sports, Zelda: Twilight Princess and Red Steel. The th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Assessing the media's role in "outing" Prince Harry's presence in Afghanistan: 6 of 17
On Thursday the 28th of February, the British newspapers released what will surely become one of the most shocking cases of media censorship in recent history. The papers were awash with pictures and quotes from Prince Harry, the royal previously known for his drinking habits and wild ways, who was now serving on the front l... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Grand Theft Auto IV: 5 of 14
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past two years or so, you will have heard of the newest installment of the Grand Theft Auto series, Grand Theft Auto IV. This is undoubtedly the most hotly anticipated game of 2008, and possibly even of all time. The amount of attention garnered by this title has never been se... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on getting your teen into college: 4 of 11
So, you have talked to your teen and decided between you that college is where they want to be. How do you help them get there? First of all, try to find a balance between pushing them to work harder and giving them freedom. It is such a delicate thing, and does not come easily, but it's worth it in the long run. Try giving ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Encroaching "westernization" in Japan: 3 of 8
As recently as 160 years ago, the coasts of Japan were closed to foreign traders. It was a completely insular country with no outside influences. However, in recent years Japan has become a technological superpower with an unrivalled fascination with Western culture and aesthetics. But has the involvement of the West in the ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Shock exploitation: Visual assault on the audience: 4 of 10
Hostel and Saw. These films and many more like them are universally recognized and have been created in the opening years of the 21st century specifically to shock, disgust and offend the viewer. Despite the questionable moral nature of these films, the most recent film in the "Saw" series, Saw IV, grossed almost $32 million... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How to market an indie computer game: 5 of 12
The computer games industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the past decade. It has expanded to include both multi-national companies and independents, and the competition amongst the indie companies is especially fierce. But whilst the big games companies can afford costly marketing campaigns in print, on television, in ... More..