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I'm twenty two and live in the UK. Manchester to be exact. I enjoy watching films, reading and playing the odd game. But above all, I enjoy writing. It's one of the few

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: World of Warcraft: 1 of 18
The World of Warcraft (WoW) is a good game, but controversial. Why you ask? Well, I'll explain further down.To start with, the game has a monthly fee so you will need to create an account. The fee is around the same price as other games within the genre. You get thirty days free. The three or six month payment option will be ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Gears of War: 1 of 18
Microsoft had enjoyed having the only next-gen console out on the market for quite some time, but they lacked a killer game. They didn't have any franchises of their own either, apart from Halo 3 which was not due to be released for quite some time. People had bought the console due to the promise of true next-gen gaming, but... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I play role-playing games: 3 of 53
Where to begin regarding why I play role-playing games? There's a multitude of reasons and they're not all associated with entertainment reasons.Building a character, gradually getting them stronger and collecting items:For one, role-playing games provide a certain amount of satisfaction generated over a long period of time. ... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Tips on how to make money without working: 1 of 17
Wouldn't it be wonderful to earn enough money to never work again? I bet you're thinking it's too good to be true. You're right, but it's not impossible. Besides, everyone dreams about earning enough to live on and enjoy the pleasures of life without ever working again. You'd have all the time in the world to do what you want... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts How to increase your earnings at Helium: 2 of 33
When someone first joins Helium, it's normal for them to submit one article and look at the earnings it accrues over the course of a day or several. The normal reaction is one of anger or confusion as to why their article has earned nothing or just a few cents. It doesn't register that Helium is not in any shape or form a get... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Are fantasy books good for children?: 2 of 32
What do children have most at a young age? Imagination. What do fantasy books feed? Our imaginations because of the different races involved and the worlds they inhabit. When reading, children will be whisked away from real life.Fantasy is the best genre for children to start reading in:Children are less likely to be interest... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Teenagers and body image issues: 2 of 31
There's constant pressure at high school to make sure your appearance lives up to some standard set by the stars on television or by the pupils at school. It tends to lead to teenagers being too self-conscious about how they appear and it is often taken too far. Some teenagers in the pursuit of achieving the famed look that t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Earning writing stars on Helium: 2 of 29
To earn writing stars, one must write quality articles. So, publishing articles without a care as to their quality won't get a writer very far.Also, writing stars are there to tell a writer what others think of their writing. There is also another bonus however. Depending on how many writing stars a writer has, they will be q... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Characteristics of a good person: 10 of 124
What defines a good person? What are the common characteristics they share in each person's mind? To be a good person, someone cannot be rude and selfish. It's about being considerate, having respect for others and basically being there when needed for whatever reason. There are other characteristics, but they aren't the main... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Harmless fun, or an addictive replacement for real life?: 6 of 66
I started playing on the release date and continued to do so for two years after I believe. I stopped once I reached level 70 with my mage, so I think I'm capable of having an informed opinion on whether the game is addictive or harmless.To start with, the game is an MMO and it involves monthly fees. Generally, you make a cha... More..