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Having always had a major interest in writing and music,I am lucky enough these days to have an outlet for both. On the music front I play in a couple of bands, these days mainly at a local level. My writing seem to sprawl across a wide range of genres and

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Autos > Driving & Safety Deciding which is the safest vehicle for your driving needs: 1 of 5
We all have different needs as drivers, and assessing these fully before purchase is essential to get the most out of that expensive outlay. Let's take a look at safety, and what this means to you as a car driver.Airbags/Seat BeltsAirbags are a great invention and stop a driver and front passenger from hitting the windshield ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to safely use peripheral vision when driving: 2 of 8
Peripheral sounds like a big word, doesn't it, but it's a common sense desription of how you see the world, and in driving is paramount to safety. How you see what is going on around you can make the difference between life and death, and many employ unsafe tactics of peripheral vision because they have not had the forethough... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to safely fix a flat tire on the side of the highway: 6 of 12
You know those awful signs of a flat tire. You get that uncertain feeling and the balance of the car doesn't seem right, although you can never tell when this is going to happen. If it happens to you at the side of the road, having little warning triangles to place on the road to warn other drivers of the hazard is a great id... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Skoda Favorit: 1 of 1
Skoda has long been a name found in the punch line of jokes and generally as a source of humour, that, however is a thing of the past. Along with many other aspects associated with Eastern Europe, Skoda cars have managed to combine the practicalities of eastern manufacturing with the flair of western design to produce a very ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to safely drive out of the way of an ambulance or fire truck: 7 of 10
How to safely drive out of the way of an ambulance or fire truckIt's not always easy to move over when you hear the siren of emergency service vehicles though doing your part as a member of society is vital. Ambulances may have life or death patients in them and people are all to quick to dismiss the importance of moving over... More..