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I am just embarking upon my writing career which is both exciting and scary. Having spent twenty odd years on the commercial side of publishing now is the time to spread my wings and do what I really enjoy. Topics I will be addressing will vary from wine to

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Sports & Recreation > Golf Reasons why most golfers can't break 90: 1 of 17
Traditionally 90 has been considered the crucial breakthrough score as, with most golf courses setting a par of 72, it used to equate to being one over par for each hole. So by breaking 90 the player will have achieved a reasonable standard of golf and a consistency over the whole round which would be recognised by all who un... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer How to improve England's football team?: 2 of 32
England's football team has suffered from a combination of ludicrously high expectations and hugely arrogant attitudes over the last four decades. This damaging mixture is also underpinned by a systemic failure in coaching at all levels. England have so often flattered to deceive at major tournaments that it comes as no great... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) Understanding why soccer is so popular around the world: 4 of 14
There are many reasons why Association Football (to give the game its proper title) aka soccer is the most popular sport globally, the most important of which is its simplicity. To enjoy either watching or playing the game takes very little time as grasping the basic rules is relatively straightforward compared to many other ... More..
Business > Sales Tips for building your sales pipeline in today's economy: 23 of 63
Healthy sales pipelines are the route to flourishing sales whatever the economic conditions or market position. There are a handful of key attributes that all good pipelines should possess and these are outlined below. These guidelines are designed for B2B businesses although can be adapted for other sales environments.The mo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How to succeed at any job by understanding you are always self-employed: 7 of 19
Success in any job comes down to individual responsibility. Having a self-employed attitude where every decision is important and should be treated with attention is crucial. The more responsibility you embrace the more likely you are to come out on top. Responsibility is defined in the broadest sense, so it is not just about... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Why are golfers confused after taking golf lessons: 2 of 5
It has to be accepted that golf is a complicated game and swinging a golf club correctly is not a natural thing to do. The technique behind timing a golf shot has to be taught and has to be practiced many times before a player can build sufficient confidence to regularly strike the ball correctly. Someone learning the game fr... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Soccer tackling techniques: 4 of 9
The importance of good tackling is often overshadowed by the more aesthetically pleasing skills such as dribbling and shooting but many great teams have been based on the strength of their tackling and without good tacklers no side will succeed over the long term. Solid tackling technique is a fundamental attribute of buildin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Soccer: Has Capello got his tactics wrong with England?: 1 of 2
Fabio Capello has proved within the space of one year how to get the best out of England. He quite rightly used the friendlies as an exploration of how adaptable the players were to different formations and tactics. I suspect he was underwhelmed by the lack of flexibility shown by the so-called "Golden Generation". It defies ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Will Beckham return to play in the US?: 1 of 1
David Beckham scored his first goal for AC Milan in late January against Bologna and sparked a further flurry of speculation that he may extend his stay with the Rossoneri. Originally Beckham committed to a 10 game loan for the Serie A club over two months during the Major League Soccer break. However, AC MIlan are sending ou... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals The fundamentals of passing in soccer: 4 of 7
It is important to realise that passing is the most important skill in soccer. Passing is the "glue" that links the play together and without good passing technique throughout the team there will be very little chance of building a successful unit. Naturally other skills, such as shooting and dribbling, attract greater attent... More..