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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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Health & Fitness > Health Risks Are our eating habits connected to cancer rates?: 1 of 5
It is common knowledge that excess body fat can cause health problems, including the increased risk of cancer in the colon, kidney, pancreas, esophagus and uterus, as well as breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Cancer has long been seen as something that we have no cotrol over, almost a grim lottery, but this is simple n... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Village: 1 of 5
M. Night Shyamalan is known for films that have a twist in the plot, Signs and Sixth Sense are two classic examples of his curve ball style both films with endings that are still the subject of debate by film buffs. The Village is made in the same tradition as his previous works but this time the film is a mixed bag. Having ... More..
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 Belts Airbags are a great invention and stop a driver and front passenger from hitting the windshie... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New York City: 17 of 79
The big apple That sits amidst buildings and life, Ever moving, Ever calling me towards Living the dream, Where taking a bite, Of an apple a day, Keeps the mind active, The soul alive, And enthusiastic To greet another day. They named in twice, And so did I, New York City, Land of plenty. More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What happens when we die?: 42 of 193
This is a debate that I have been thinking about tackling for a while but when you stop and think about these things you often realise that you don't really know what you believe in. Having mused a while on the topic I have made the leap and will give you a few thoughts and conclusions from the mixed up mind of Steerpyke's. ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Was the British government right to ban fox-hunting?: 2 of 9
"The unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible" is how Oscar Wilde described the past time of fox hunting, and whilst Wilde's humour was ever based in rhetorical wit, his observation here is nothing less than accurate. Hunting has long been not only a tradition but also a necessity in times gone by, but there is some justificat... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Health benefits of ginger: 3 of 12
Ginger is a tropical perennial that grows from a tuberous root, flowering each year with a single yellow or purple flower atop a spray of pointed lance shape thin leaves. Ginger grows well outdoors in warm climes if well watered and shaded, but in cooler European countries is best grown indoors in a large pot on the kitchen ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Tips for adding shine to your hair: 3 of 12
There are many instant shine products on the market these days, although the old fashioned remedies work in a far better manner and don't leave that awful sticky feeling that your hair is filled with chemical products that really are bad for your hair. My tonic for shining hair. To get your hair to be really shiny, once a mo... 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 forethoug... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Classical music's youth revival: 1 of 4
Popularizing Classical music in the UK - Classic fm radio station. For many years I was forced to listen to Radio One. When I say forced, that is to say that it was constantly playing over the PA system at work and was therefore impossible to ignore. I'm sure there was a time when Radio One would have catered for part of my ... More..