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I am from the UK and spend most of my working life as a writer. A large percentage of this time is concentrated upon technical and academic writing on subjects that relate mainly to the business, financial and political issues, nationally and internationally;

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Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Falling in love with a married man: 2 of 46
Love is one of the strongest emotions there is and perhaps the one that we are least able to control by using reason, because the heart finds it difficult to follow what the head is saying. However, there are occasions when we must try to restrain the emotional power of love, or at least not allow it to completely silence the... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Great gift ideas for your husband: 1 of 23
Your husbands birthday dawns and he awakes full of expectation, you give him a birthday kiss and he glances down at the parcels on the bed. Is the smile you are going to see one of surprise, joy and excitement, or will it be slightly forced as he fears another round of socks, underpants, shirts and other "standard" birthday g... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Child-support issues after a divorce: 1 of 23
Research has shown that children tend to suffer the most after a divorce, most times, because they were the innocent victims. However, this suffering is not just visited upon the child in an emotional and psychological manner, it also relates to the quality of their future lives and the funding of their upbringing, which incl... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Classic books that were banned from schools and why: 1 of 23
There are a number of books that have been banned from schools over the years. The following are some of the classics.Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer. This book has been banned from a number of schools, most recently a school in Illinois (1995). The main reason was because of the offensive sexual nature of its content.Fan... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life How those who don't believe in an afterlife view and cope with death: 2 of 45
Death is the one certainty in life, of that there can be no question. Despite our most fervent wishes none of us is immortal and therefore we will each experience the day when our life ceases to exist. For those who believe in a God or higher being, there is some comfort attached to this dark though as, in their case death is... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Etiquette guide for holiday shoppers: 1 of 22
You may wonder why there is a need for an etiquette guide specifically for holiday shoppers. After all, shopping is just shopping isn't it? Should one not exercise the same level of etiquette in any shopping environment? Although to a certain extent this is true, there are special areas of consideration that holiday shoppers ... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Is fast food addictive?: 1 of 22
Is fast food addictive? This is a debate that has grown, during the past two decades, into a continuing battle between the fast food brands and the scientific and health care providers regarding whether fast food has addictive qualities and therefore could possibly be a seen major causal factor in the growing obesity problem ... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families How to cope when your child marries and changes religion: 1 of 22
"Mum, Dad, I'm going to marry and become a Buddhist," says the child you have raised in the Christian traditions. After the initial shock, you then have to start thinking about how you will cope with this sudden change of your child's religion. It would be the same scenario if the religions were reversed, or even if different... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Where and how to find inspiration for stories and poems: 1 of 22
Inspiration is more pronounced in some people than others. It really is a question of learning to open your mind to possibilities and experiences that you have everyday of your life and in every situation. The same is true for stories and poems.For example, spend some time flicking through a newspaper, just glancing at the he... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss What to do when someone dies and there was no time for good-byes: 6 of 128
"Please give me one more precious moment!" How you want to cry out these words over and over when someone you love has died before you had a chance to say goodbye.The pain and sadness of losing someone you love is difficult enough to deal with, but it can be considerably deepened and almost unbearable if you did not get the o... More..