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I'm a music producer, DJ, web designer, bum and occasional writer. Well, I'm more of a frustration venter than a writer. I know doctors will tell you that it's the first sign of madness, but I really do think that the whole world is crazy. People worry themselves

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Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Assessing the future of software: 3 of 6
In order to understand where software is going, we must first understand how hardware is shrinking. Recent estimations suggest that if the current trend of computer hardware invention continues, it will top-out in a few decades. We will have reached a point where microchips will use circuits based on mere atoms, such is the ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Creation: 2 of 4
Hello. My name is Graham, you may have seen me in town shopping or walked past me in the street. I'm the guy with the goofy red hair and green sports jacket. Perhaps you didn't remember me, but next time you see me be sure to say hello. You see, I created this entire universe, so I suppose you could call me God. Although Gra... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Contemporary Britain: 2 of 4
Walking through the night is one of my favorite pass-times. The deserted roads seem to be my own, with the street lights bathing my path in their warm, yellow glow. I often head into the park where there is not a soul or a sound for miles. My friends think I'm crazy for this, they assume that I'll be mugged or worse, but the... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Basic design concepts on the Internet: 1 of 2
Designing websites is possibly one of the most complicated things a person can do. To design a poster or an TV advert, you have a very specific medium within which you can work. On the web, there is almost no limit to what form of information can be used. Video, text, audio and interactive pieces can all come into effect wit... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Assessing the value of religion: 1 of 2
Religious practices exist all over the world in many forms. From worldwide, organized religions with a definite set of rules and beliefs such as Catholicism to inward thinking personal religions such as Buddhism which also have a belief structure to a single person's own ideas about God and the nature of good and evil, relig... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Questioning America's claims to be a democracy: 1 of 2
Democracy is, in theory, a system of government where the leaders of a country are chosen by the people and from the people. Anyone can run for any position within the government and everyone has an equal say in who gets into those positions. Living in the UK, I have experienced true democracy all my life. We have 3 major po... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Music reviews: Glastonbury festival: 1 of 1
These days in the UK there are music festivals springing up left, right and center. For many, however, there is only one. The daddy. Glastonbury. For 5 days, Worthy Farm (a very fitting name) becomes a concentrated city of music and performance art. Every genre is represented and artists from all across the globe would give ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > European Culture Living in Scotland: 1 of 1
Scotland is a fascinating country, boasting a rich cultural heritage, beautiful scenery and a generally welcoming population made up of a variety of cultures. The country is steeped in myth and legend, but recently the concept of Scotland has moved far from the traditional kilt-clad bagpipe-wielding claymore-in-hand idea of ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) UK Elections: Why it is our duty to vote for democracy and freedom: 1 of 1
Living in western society, we have a very poor understanding of what true democracy is. We have a wide range of rights and freedoms, yet we still do not feel connected with our governments. In Britain we vote more because we feel we have to as opposed to feeling as if we have the power to make a change to our society. Real d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul: 36 of 65
We live in a world of materialist values, where ownership of the most expensive objects seems a worthy goal. We are even taught in school that academic success is vitally important for us to get a well paid job which is the main aim in life, apparently. Society dictates that a person's worth can be judged by how much money t... More..