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I am a Mature Student who is currently studying Sports Management at the University of Teesside. I have passed my first two years and am still standing strong! I cannot wait to get stuck into my dissertation.

I Can speak a little Mandarin, French. Occasionally

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Hobbies & Games > Card Games Texas Hold'em Poker: 5 of 43
When first starting poker it can be quite scary. There's all sorts of confusing terms and rules that when first starting seem quite confusing. Then there are different styles of poker. Today I'm going to talk about Texas Hold'em.It would be advised to learn from someone who has an idea how to play the game, this way you can g... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Careers: How not to burn bridges when you leave your job: 3 of 19
It is generally a good idea if you see yourself working for a good number of years to come, to not burn any bridges. It is amazing what a small world it actually is you may find that someone you worked with might turn up again in the future. Either being a position of power over you or maybe even being a good friend of some... More..
Education > Distance Learning Distance learning: The benefits of doing college from home: 5 of 18
There are reasons for and against doing distance learning. At the end of the day though it is down to the personal individual if this is the best method for them.The benefits of distance learning are you can take learning at your own pace. Depending on the size or length of the course you can split it down and take steps at a... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Exercise Karate for new moms: 1 of 3
As an ex-student and briefly an instructor here is my advice.I used to train in karate and kickboxing for a combined total of about four years. Martial arts help confidence, discipline, fitness, determination, co-ordination and self-control. Choosing the right Martial Art style can make or break whether this is something that... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players Product reviews: iPod shuffle: 5 of 11
Never to be too blinded by brand names, I've never really bought into the I-Pod hype, I much prefer to look at what a product offers me.It was by sheer luck that I found out about the Shuffle, when I got a chance to have a fiddle with a friends. It seemed so much more appealing than the MPMan that I already owned. So the next... More..
Travel > United Kingdom Travel destinations: Center Parcs, UK: 1 of 2
Center Parcs has a number of resorts through the UK Whinfell, Sherwood, Elveden and Longleat Forest. In this review I refer to Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham.I have been a number of times to Center Parcs resorts however the last time I went I was a teenager, I enjoyed myself in previous times and with nostalgic t... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Anchors Aweigh, by The Bouncing Souls: 1 of 2
In 2003, The Bouncing Souls released their 5th on the Epitaph Records label. What became apparent, as clichd as this sounds, to the rest of the Souls releases this album had a more 'mature' sound. I tend to find that when bands sound start maturing it's usually the point when they start losing it or become really bland and bo... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: A Healthy Distrust, by Sage Francis: 1 of 2
I will admit when I was at college I loved hip-hop and Rap, but then I started getting bored, all these people talked about was how tough they were, how much money they had, and how many women theyhad. Talent was covered over with obscenities. This pretty much left a bad taste in my mouth for hip-hop.Years later I happened to... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: The Gold Record, by The Bouncing Souls: 1 of 2
6/6/6 (or in the UK 5/6/6) the Bouncing Souls released their 6th album on Epitaph Records 'The Gold Record' and I can't think of a band that deserves to sell enough records to achieve a Gold a Record.Some could argue it was one of there best, others might say it's one of there worse; personally I love this album.The Bouncing ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Death Rides a Horse (Da uomo a uomo): 1 of 1
"Somebody once wrote that revenge is a dish that has to be eaten cold. Hot as you are, you're liable to end up with indigestion."- Lee Van Cleef-Synopsis-Down at the Mesito ranch outlaws go and gun down a family of defenceless people, trouble is they messed up and should have killed one more. Bill Mesito (Law) trains in his g... More..