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Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Will there ever be a chance for world peace?: 4 of 109
"Before man was, war waited for him."Cormac McCarthy.World peace is one of those elusive aspirations, akin to finding the Holy Grail, Atlantis and El Dorado. It is something we wish for and ironically, die for. Since the dawn of time we have fought amongst each other. The reasons that man has fought and killed are legion. Lan... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Once upon a time: 1 of 20
The BardOnce upon a time in the distant past when heroes walked the lands, when men spoke of honour and lived by their word , a bard of great renown would go from hall to hall and sing of their deeds. He was a master of words and song. Visions of splendour and great feats of arms were conjured by the magic in his voice. But t... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Revenge: 1 of 17
FactionsNanter 1082VP.The cold winds of winter assaulted the city of Nanter with out mercy. People, heavily clothed, went about their business with surly faces. The worst winter in fifty years, they said. And in truth they were not wrong. Savage storms lashed the seas closing the sea routes to all, but the most daring of capt... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 13 of 202
If you were to ask the question of a person living at the turn of the century letting them of how we live now, I believe the answer would be in the affirmative. In assessing the topic you must consider the realities of life as it is now and as it was a hundred years ago.The life expectancy of humans has increased and continue... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Political implications of the movie "300": 3 of 37
First and foremost it must be remembered the 300 is just a movie based upon a comic book adaption of an event that occurred 2,500 years ago. It is a highly fictionalized and stylized account of the Battle of Thermopalye. Now there is some unrest from certain groups and countries about how the Persians are portrayed in the mov... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Climate change and global warming: Comparing the terms: 3 of 28
The two terms are both linked and separate. The topic of Global Warming and Climate Change is a controversial subject that is dividing world opinion at the moment. In this article I will try to explain the differences between the two terms.Climate Change.Climate change is a natural process which has being going on since the d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: The Wheel of Time Series, by Robert Jordan: 1 of 9
I first picked up the Wheel of Time series about 15 years ago. Initially, well for the next three books in the series, I thought it was brilliant. The world is well thought out, the characters are engaging and the action flows along quiet nicely. But as the books wore on, the story-lines became a bit stretched. I stopped read... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 46 of 387
TROMSFJORD, 1080V.P.The winters arrived quickly in the north, something that Sitric had forgotten during his long sojourn in Janter. Sharp winds bringing freezing rains, swept down from the high mountains to the east, driving folk indoors to gather about their fires. Ensconced in the warm confines of the King's great hall at ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Basics of online poker: 2 of 16
Playing poker online can be highly rewarding, both financially and competitively. Equally it can be ruinous to your bank account and personal life. How to maintain a balance between these extremes is vital and I hope I can share a few tips to newcomers of online poker in this article.1. It is important to understand that alth... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Skills required to land a job in retail management: 1 of 8
There are no hard and fast rules for getting a job in retail management. Many of the large retail companies promote from within, which is a massive incentive for employees who wish to seek advancement. It is in the sometimes fraught world of the shop floor that the skills for retail management are forged. Here you will be not... More..