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I am an Australian working internationally as a freelance copywriter, tech writer, journo and editor. I am currently based in the UK and using my many years of experience to provide creative solutions to local and international companies.

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 5 of 162

Forget the politics of the matter; using the Bible as an assurance against perjury in court no longer holds the relevance it once did. Arguments about equality, about broadening the legal system to take in a range of spiritual beliefs, or about political correctness pale when simply compared to the truth of the nature of mod...
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Cooking: How to roast peppers: 2 of 30

Roasting red peppers is an excellent way to bring out the deliciously sweet flavour of these sometimes bitter vegetables. If you have never attempted it before, the process of roasting a red or bell pepper, taking it from a crunchy salad vegetable to a tasty, chewy treat may seem daunting, but never fear: it is actually very...
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Literary analysis: Harry Potter, literary insult or revolutionary tale: 1 of 12

The Harry Potter books landed on the literary world kind of like a nuclear bomb. The series was carefully created in a sheltered environment (a cafe) with the help of lots of caffeine, lobbed at an unsuspecting public, and ignited. The result was a breathtaking mushroom cloud which hung in the literary sky for mere moments b...
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Examining gay marriage in light of history, politics and civil rights: 1 of 12

Gay marriage has been a hotly-debated topic in the last five or so years, and two more countries are set to legalise same-sex marriage in 2010. In order to understand the gay marriage debate, you need to understand the place the institution of marriage has in modern culture. Humankind has always formed family units in order ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Murder: 19 of 182

The blade goes in and I hear his gasp. Terrifying. Final. It is as if his soul is escaping in that one, rushed, outward breath. His eyes are fixed on mine, and I can see his pupils dilate, strangely, slowly, as his mouth opens and closes like a stunned fish. He drops to the ground, his movements sluggish, his limbs gently fo...
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Preparing for an audition: 2 of 17

Preparing for an audition is one of the more stressful things you can do as an actor. Forget opening night - by then, at least, there is the reassurance you have the job. Walking into an audition is a kind of acting ambush that you know is coming - and you know the odds are stacked against you. Yet, when you consider it, the...
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Experiencing gender discrimination: 1 of 8

First, a note on 'gender discrimination'. In my experience, the words 'gender discrimination' generally startle people into exclamations of how extreme feminists have ruined the world for everyone. This is usually voiced because of a gut-clenching fear that some secret society is working in the background to emasculate men a...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Kung Fu Panda: 5 of 35

The Panda of Bodaciousness Kung Fu Panda Exceeds Expectations By Clare Callow It's not often you have to succumb to bodaciousness (grammar has to succumb slightly too). When you do, it's kinda fun. The hype surrounding Kung Fu Panda was an automatic put-off for me; another Dreamworks film, another comedy, another Jack Black ...
Pets & Animals > Rabbits Things you need to know before you adopt a rabbit: 2 of 13

If you are considering taking on a rabbit as a pet, there are several things that you need to consider. The first question should be, is a rabbit right for you? Rabbits are intelligent, affectionate pets who need as much attention and care as a cat or dog. Like their canine and feline colleagues, a rabbit tends to get depres...
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 13 of 84

Divorce is a terrible, stressful time for every member of the family, be they parents, children or broader family. Be in no doubt: a divorce will have a negative impact on the children of the marriage. The question is, how do you reduce the impact the split will have on the children? Traditionally, decisions on custody refle...