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Magda has a BSc/MSc in psychology and co-authored several articles on trait attribution and moral judgements. She taught social psychology and IT skills to undergraduates and SPSS and questionnaire design to junior researchers in a commercial research agency.

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Style & Beauty > Hair Care Product reviews: Lush Blonde Solid Shampoo: 1 of 1
This is the one of the Lush's solid shampoos advertised which is supposedly designed especially for blonde hair. It contains chamomile which does lighten the colour of blonde hair (gradually with many uses). It comes in a irregular lump rather than one of Lush's rounded shampoo bars and it has a rather solid texture. It is b... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Recipes: Greek salad dressing: 11 of 20
The best - and the only - dressing for a Greek salad is, undoubtedly and very simply, extra virgin olive oil. I have visited Greece three times, spent a total of about six months there, eaten countless meals which usually included a salad and even worked in two restaurants (sorry, tavernas) near Corinth, and never, ever had ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit 10 tips to finding the right credit card: 5 of 9
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the variety of credit cards on offer and be tempted by the first one that comes with a pre-filled application through the door or one sold by your bank. However, you might save yourself money and trouble by comparing credit cards and selecting the most suitable one for your needs. 1. Cards fo... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Freecycle.com: 4 of 7
Freecycle is a network of Internet mailing lists that allow members to give away unwanted goods and obtain such goods from other members free of charge. The original motivation behind the idea was to prolong the life of stuff and keep it out of the landfill. However, many participants do see it as a for of community charity:... More..
Travel > United Kingdom Travel destinations: Dundee, Scotland: 4 of 7
Dundee is a Scottish city situated on the east coast, a few miles inland, on the north bank of the river Tay. The Tay separates it from Fife (although road and rail bridges now connect the city to the Kingdom)). Although surrounded by the farming counties of Angus and Perthshire, Dundee is not an overgrown market town like P... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Web browser reviews: Opera: 3 of 5
Nowadays the main contenders among the browsers (in the PC+Windows market, anyway) are clearly Internet Explorer and Firefox. But Operahas some serious advantages and depending on your Interent use patterns, might be the right thing for you. In fact, the amazing raise of the Firefox is one hopeful story for all those that do... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy salad recipes: 41 of 67
Salad, in the simplest terms, is any cold dish containing raw or cooked vegetables or a mixture of both. The possibilities are endless: from meal accompaniments to courses in their own right, from almost calorie-less to hearty and filling, salads can enliven a dull meal and provide welcome variety, colour and zing, not to me... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How to budget for a new baby: 5 of 8
Shopping is NOT a core and important part of becoming a new parent, and the amount of money one spends and amount of stuff one buys is not a direct representation of one's love for one's child. After all, the baby doesn't give a monkey's. Note 1: I live in Europe, in a country with comprehensive public health system and thus... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Rant: An Oral History of Buster Casey, by: 2 of 3
In what is another piece of a familiar Chuck-cake, this novel tells the tale of Rant Casey, born in the redneck town of Middleton to develop an animal bite addiction, become an urban legend and likely a Patient Zero of a pan-American rabies epidemic. He leaves Middleton to find his real father in the big, bad city, where he ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Timeless Christmas gift ideas for her: 2 of 3
In the disposable world of today, the thought of buying a timeless present - a gift that will be cherished for years if not generations - is growing increasingly attractive. What timeless gifts are most suitable for her? Even more than with other presents, the thought and consideration matter most when buying a gift that's m... More..