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My name is Chris and I work as a writer, web designer and photographer, specialising in youth issues, entertainment and the social effects of technology.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drinking: 1 of 172
"Having a Pint"Sat in the pub on my todd with a pint,Working out ways to put all the wrongs right.Grab a fag, grab a light,And watch smoke clouds rise.There's no smoke without fire,No reward without desire,Just another empty glassAnd a tray full of ash. More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) The world's worst jokes: 2 of 32
Out of all the bad jokes in all the world (and let's be honest, there are quite a number), there's one joke that will perhaps stand the test of time as the worst joke in the world, ever.It goes thus:Once upon a time, there lived a young prince who lived in a grand castle with his father, the King, the rest of his family, a fe... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures How to be punk-rock!: 1 of 12
In its prime, punk rock was a movement which transcended its origins as a rough and ready musical sub-genre. It was an attitude, a philosophy, a way of life.At its heart lay a word feared by few, romanticised by many. A word which gripped the imaginations of a generation of young people who embraced punk as their own and whic... More..
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling Who would win in a wrestling match: John Cena or Hulk Hogan?: 1 of 12
If pro wrestling were a legitimate sporting contest, you'd be inclined to believe that 30 year-old former bodybuilder, John Cena would be able to take 54 year-old semi-retired wrestler-turned-reality TV star, Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea.As it is, pro wrestling is far from legitimate. It's a crazy, bizarre world where the lines ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Good ways to get started in photography: 2 of 23
Getting Started in PhotographySo, you've bought yourself a camera and want to get started in photography. Well, good for you.Photography can be tremendous fun and, whether you simply want to shoot a few family snaps or have plans to capture life through a lens in all its Technicolor glory, it's pretty easy to get started.Desp... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Deciding if the Beatles really were "bigger than Jesus": 3 of 30
Who was bigger, Liverpudlain pop-sensations, The Beatles, or our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ?It's one of those questions to which, much like the old 'Chicken and Egg' conundrum, a true, definite answer may never be found.Yet that's not to say we can't try to find one.Our first hurdle in this quest for the answer to the Ult... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography How to become a freelance photographer: 1 of 10
The chances are that anyone who has ever picked up a camera and enjoyed snapping a few good shots has, at some point, thought about freelance photography as a viable and rewarding career.And why wouldn't they? Just imagine yourself, armed with a camera and a few business cards, breaking free from the shackles of employment an... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Is graffiti art?: 3 of 29
In late 2007, the peaceful, picturesque Menses Park in Wigan, England was struck by vandals armed with graffiti paint, who redecorated the area with obscenities and vulgar doodles.This disrespectful incident turned the normally scenic park into something far uglier, and it would be difficult to argue that this type of graffit... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design A beginner's guide to HTML: 3 of 28
A Beginners Guide to HTMLDon't let the geeks fool you; HTML, or HyperText Markup Language to use its full name, isn't as difficult as you might think.At its crux, HTML is the most basic yet prevalent way of building and designing web pages. It's a language which speaks to your web browser and tells it how and where to display... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Recommendations for blog hosts: 1 of 9
Choosing the Best Blog HostMake no mistake about it, blogging is revolutionizing the way we read, write and communicate.Indeed, whilst those who write for more traditional print media such as newspapers and magazines have long held a highly desirable power over the news recieve and the opinions we listen to, blogs -or weblogs... More..