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I run a web design business (www.designden.co.uk) from my home, an ex 60ft ex RAF air sea rescue boat built in 1945 which my partner and I are currently renovating. I am also a singer/songwriter, you can check out my music at www.katherinewells.co.uk.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) How birth order helps determine our personality: 2 of 14
Firstly, let me tell you a little about myself - I am a twin, born joint 4th into a family of 17 children (no, that's not a typo, I did mean 17!). I have a slightly unconventional life-style; I live on a boat, move around a lot, and don't have a 'proper' job but earn a living as a singer/songwriter, writer, and web-designer. ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Tips for longer eyelashes: 1 of 6
Are your lashes more barely there than Bambi? Long lashes really enhance eyes by making them look wider and bigger, here are my tips for long luscious lashes.1. Condition is everything - Every night before you go to bed put a tiny amount of Vaseline on your eyelashes, this will moisturize and condition them helping to prevent... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories How a mouse works: 1 of 6
It is a small biological organism of the rodent variety - although programmable to perform amusing functions, it will not get you very far in your technical endeavors.You are better off with a computer mouse.In a standard mouse, the ball is connected to two rollers. Each roller controls a variable resistor: one for the X axis... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Common web design mistakes: 3 of 16
Fashions come and go in web design just as they do in all areas of life, there are however some common web design mistake that will never come into fashion.Common Mistakes1. Poor Navigation - An easy to use, clearly defined navigational structure is essential to any website. Important information should never be more than 2 c... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design The benefits of using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for website design: 1 of 5
First things first, you need to understand what CSS is - CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheet'. A style sheet is a file, much like an HTML file that can be created or edited in any text editor. The easiest way to explain the way a Cascading Style Sheet works is to say that it separates the presentational elements of a website... More..
Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs All about copy editors: 1 of 4
Are you a nit-picking, pedantic pedant?If so, read on, I've just the job for you.The task of a copy editor is often confused with that of a proof-reader, and although these two roles do cross-over, there are differences between the jobs.1. A copy editor generally has a specialist knowledge of the subject matter, whereas a pro... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Tips for guitar tuning: 4 of 15
Though it may seem hard at first, it is far better to learn to tune your guitar by ear than by using an electronic tuner. Why? Well there are a number of reasons.1. Learning to hear if your instrument is in tune is one of the most effective musical training exercises there is for the development of your musical ear. The pract... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 96 of 352
Oh god, I'm going red-faced and can feel my jaw clenching in embarrassment just thinking about this now.WARNING: Those of a nervous disposition should look away now.Still here? OK then, I did warn you...I was about 15 and on a visit to a water park with a group of friends, which included the object of my affection (bronzed, t... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Why don't men express their feelings as easily as most women?: 8 of 22
This is an interesting question that brings up the 'nature vs. nurture' debate.Many people believe that the majority of men do not express their feelings as easily as most women because they were told things like 'boys don't cry' when they were small.On the other side of the argument, others believe that it is in the masculin... More..
Computers & Technology > Email Threats The basics of the Ponzi scheme: 4 of 10
In essence a Ponzi scheme is an investment scam. This con was named after Carl Ponzi, who collected almost $10 million and paid out nearly $8 million in 8 months in 1920s Boston by offering profits of 50% every 45 days.Investors are paid their dividends from those who invest in the scheme after them.So how does it work?Ponzi ... More..