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I'm a UK-based part-time freelance writer and have a passion for writing on a variety of topics.

I write and edit my own section on religious intolerance at suite101.com and am a regular contributor to football website Eat Football. More recently I have written

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Arts & Humanities > European History European history: The Treaty of Versailles: 2 of 17
The Treaty of Versailles marked something which had never been seen before in the history of the world and, after its effects, would never be seen in the same way again. It caused controversy because there was no unanimous decision on its aims or its success, and nothing to support its implementation.After more than a year of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is global warming a threat or an opportunity?: 2 of 16
Global warming is first and foremost a threat because it endangers our planet and our existence; but it also creates some real opportunities to change our living habits and adapt our lives to preserve our future.THREATThe West Wales ECO Centre and the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have identified the following ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods What are helicopter parents?: 3 of 23
The term "helicopter parents" is an American 21st century description for parents who pay extremely close attention to their child's experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. However, it's becoming increasingly popular in other areas of the child's life such as employment and relationships issues. It... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: How to write lesson plans: 2 of 15
A good teacher will make a lesson look easy because a lesson plan helps everything fit together in a logical order. It will contain the different steps of helping the pupils to learn. And that's the key to teaching it's about helping, or facilitating, the learning; not standing at the front of the class and telling them every... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Understanding your students: 2 of 15
Before I became a teacher, I made the mistake of thinking that most students would be like I was at school keeping their heads down and trying to leave as much baggage as possible at home so as not to draw attention to themselves. So how did I end up teaching in a deprived area, in a failing school, with some of the most diff... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Should restaurants allow dogs in with their owners?: 9 of 67
I'm as much of a dog lover as anyone but feel that letting dogs into restaurants shouldn't be allowed because of a number of obvious reasons.I grew up with dogs and currently have a cocker spaniel puppy and really love animals, but also recognise that dogs and food don't go together.HEALTHSome dogs shed their hair, some dogs ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally OK to wear fur?: 7 of 51
Wearing real fur is morally wrong and there is no excuse for continuing this callous and unpleasant trend which is increasing across what is supposed to a morally developed world.Anyone who buys fur supports this immoral practice through their ignorance or desperation to following a sadly increasing fashion trend.CRUELTYFur f... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy What is wrong with this world?: 17 of 123
Doesn't the world seem perfect sometimes: as I sit writing this, the sun is streaming in through the window and I've just started my holiday. But I know that apart from the fact my Aunt's just been hospitalized by a ballooning accident, there's far more wrong with the world today.GODLESSSociety has becoming increasingly athei... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Should employers be allowed to use MySpace, YouTube and Facebook accounts as a basis for hiring or firing employees?: 5 of 35
This is a tricky debate to settle on, but I think it all comes down to two main points: what are these sites used for and when are they used?WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?If the main reason for the site is to criticise your boss or the company you work for, surely there's something wrong with this. There are ways of airing grievance... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) How the Internet changed the world: 3 of 21
The internet has been the most amazing piece of technology in living history because it has simultaneously helped develop a computer literate population and contributed to the demise of conventional forms of socialising and committing crime.COMPUTER LITERACYThe internet has helped people use computers because the internet its... More..