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I am a historian with a number of passions ranging from my specialism (women's intellectual history)to good coffee and Italian gelato. Writing is, of course, one of these passions, and I have written both professionally and for fun. I cut my creative writing

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Food & Drink > Coffee Which is the better choice: Coffee or tea?: 2 of 18
Ah, coffee. Where would I be without it? It sustains my all-nighters and propels me out of morning (and afternoon) inertia into activity. In fact, there's a cup of the stuff sitting next to me as I type. It wasn't until Star Trek: Voyager's captain pointed to her viewscreen and proclaimed "There's coffee in that nebula!" and... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Benefits of installing Bahama (Bermuda) shutters on your home: 9 of 17
You've taken a good hard look at your home, and realised that something's missing. Bahama shutters could be the final touch you need. Read on and see the benefits you'll gain from installing them! Improved curb appeal Good looks never go astray. Bahama shutters add value to your home by giving you instant curb appeal. They'r... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Best franchises for women: 27 of 36
Increasingly more and more women are becoming franchisees. What, then, makes a good franchise opportunity for women entrepreneurs? Given the reality of women's lives, it is important that women's franchises recognise the complexity of their franchisee's commitments, and allows for flexibility in terms of hours, knowledge, an... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Should dogs be indoor or outdoor pets?: 46 of 60
There is no easy answer to this question since it must invariably depend on each individual owner and each individual dog. However, there are several factors that should be kept in mind. Firstly, one should consider the dog's size purely and simply because very often this is the deciding factor. A large dog is more likely to... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) 2008: Is this a great time to own a franchise business?: 15 of 18
When every day's news brings further tidings of economic doom and gloom, aspiring entrepreneurs could be forgiven for thinking that this is not a time to be starting any kind of business, regardless of whether it is franchise-run or original. Success rate of franchises However, this pessimistic outlook may not be a true repr... More..