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Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The Golden Compass controversy: 4 of 31
The Golden Compass, directed by Chris Weitz and released to the market in late 2007 and was the first screen adaptation of the book 'Northern Lights' written by Philip Pullman and the first of 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. Those who are best placed to comment on the scandal surrounding the film and subsequent books are... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Are some victims of rape irresponsible?: 5 of 32
Rape is a heinous crime. It is a despicable violation that uses power to destroy its victim. It is the vicious act of taking away freewill, and often times it leaves a wound that may never heal. As long as there are perpetrators of rape the argument to defend their twisted actions will continue to rage and thankfully for ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The colors of Autumn: 4 of 22
Isn't it beautifully designed the way that Autumn colours lead us brightly into Winter. I believe in nature and I don't know if it is deity inspired or just how it is, but I would have to forgive people for believing in a higher power this time of the year. Autumn could be the best time of the year save for the fact that it ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Existence: 27 of 129

Existence Some say "I think therefore I am" but what of "I am therefore I think"? Are all creatures lit by this fuse, a smolder that ignites the simplest of thoughts? It may be as sapient as these words have to be. But what if in the tiniest of minds a light is shinning that we cannot see a sudden realisation of the 'me', in... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Separation: 49 of 229
You cut me in jagged pieces. A spoiled jigsaw puzzle slapped across a tabletop. Because you left holes in me, hollow parts I could not fill with poetry or music or art. And still I gather these spaces around me to start again. More..
Travel > Travel (Other) How to prepare for a roadtrip with a dog: 3 of 12
Your dog has now earned his wheels. After many trips with uncertain outcomes you have convinced your pet to behave unlike his species and more like a passenger. The only difference being your dog doesn't growl "Are we there yet?" But how did you achieve this and will he be quite so well behaved on a longer journey? If you u... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wild & free: 44 of 152

Bricklieve Retreat____________________________________ These are not roads, they are boreens which tilt and twist to loop along the Bricklieves.So no matter where you're headingyour always turning back on this boomerang mapwhich makes the Sat Nav lady mad.November night, the fog hangs in the dipslike a ghostly river and you a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Can 'bad' poetry have value?: 3 of 10
An interesting question, but it warrants a closer look at the word 'value'. A lot of bad poetry has been valued, by the author, by their mother and in some cases by industry, from greeting cards to Pam Ayers and dare I say it Tolkien's page flicking hobbit musings. Is bad poetry important, does it have merit? This may be a mo... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Assessing steroid-based lung inhalers for asthma patients: 1 of 3
If you suffer from chronic or severe asthma your doctor will have prescribed a steroid-based inhaler as part of your treatment. This range of medication come under the term 'preventative'. Your steroid based inhaler will include a corticosteroid which helps reduce swelling and irritation in the airwaves. There are a range ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Under the harvest moon: 12 of 29

The fox cry was sharp, yet distant. To hear her shout this time of year was rare. This was not a mating call, this was a warning. The moon was a lamp and the only one at that because a million stars would not light my way tonight. I was lost. I can't tell you how I ended up in the middle of nowhere, shivering with cold, my te... More..