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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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Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein: 1 of 8
In these days when Lord of the Rings has become a household name, many people will be turning to Tolkien's previous book to continue the adventure. Because of this Ill begin the review with a warning. Do not expect a prequel to Lord of the Rings. Yes, its about Hobbits and a ring and yes, its set in the same world but that's ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Instincts: 8 of 60
Human instinct.When all the world advises us of how things aught to be,There's something niggles deep inside, that says that they're not right.They cannot paste their values on a person such as me,For instinct tells me they are wrong, and helps me in my plight.They said that we were doomed to fail, I felt we could succeed,The... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Appetite for Destruction, Guns 'n' Roses: 1 of 7
Whatever self parody Guns N` Roses ended up becoming amongst the law suits, tantrums and rock and roll excesses, it must be remembered that there was a time when they were the cutting edge of hard rock. They certainly looked and acted the part, but underneath the sleazy theatrics and rock and roll clichs were a bunch of music... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs What it takes to be a good proposal writer: 1 of 7
In order to become a good proposal writer, one of the most important facets of this work is to be imaginative, informed, and able to research effectively. For example, weaknesses will show up from another person's perspective, and proposal competition is fierce. By being good at presentation of proposals, what this means in e... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study How our concept of angels has evolved from the Bible: 1 of 6
Many people believe that the Bible is overflowing with references to Angels, but the reality is that considering the size of the two testaments, Angels seem to be only minor players in the stories contained within. There also seems to be a gradual evolution of the nature of Angels from a type of warrior guardian of the earlie... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Loans Alternatives to personal loans: 2 of 11
Before even considering a loan, look at alternatives. There is this ease these days to borrow money and people look past the obvious cost of loans in the long run. Television commercials blare out the news that anyone can have a loan, but understanding why, and also the alternatives available, can really keep you out of finan... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Truth: 41 of 215
Lies, Damned Lies.(Dedicated to Anthony Blair Esq.)Let your artist paint a picture,Depict the way it's going to be,Call renaissance men, bring courtiersCome gather round and see.Through blinkered eyes; with narrow mindsAnd glasses tinted rose,Let them congratulate your visionAnd the policy you impose.Let your orators voice an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Assessing our responsibility to preserve the environment: 6 of 31
There is a lot of discussion these days about global warming and some sort of vague assumption that all environmental problems can be labelled under this one heading. There is also a strange belief that if we can prove that man is not responsible for the causes of global warming, it will somehow go away. Even if Global Warmin... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring: 1 of 5
Frodo: Go back, Sam. I'm going to Mordor alone.Sam: Of course you are. And I'm coming with you.In this one quote from the Peter Jackson's, now famous interpretation of Tolkien's fantasy classic you can see a lot of the themes that make the film endearing. As much as the film is about an epic journey ultimately by one person t... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers: 1 of 5
The second film in Peter Jackson's vision of bringing Tolkien's epic story to the screen is the real test for the viewer. After a light beginning and an easy storyline, the saga fractures into three separate interwoven tales, is slower going and the dark shadows of a world shattering war begin to hang over the land. It is the... More..