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I am a writer and freelance developer, living just outside London, England.

I am currently studying part time for an honors degree in International Studies at the UK's Open University.

My (little) spare time I spend watching live music (rock, blues, jazz, folk)

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Is the smoking ban in the UK oppressing people's rights: 2 of 9
In modern UK, we all have a set of rights and obligations. Sometimes these rights conflict and we have to find a balance. We do not curtail individual liberty unless there is a good reason to do so. In the UK, we consider it acceptable to limit personal freedom when such freedoms represent an unreasonable danger to other peop... More..
Sciences > Mathematics Division by zero: Is it really impossible?: 10 of 43
Is division by zero really impossible? My computer certainly seems to think so. If I run a badly written program that tries to divide by zero, up shoots a message scolding me "You have committed a division by zero error, program terminating." When I try to divide by zero on my calculator and I get a row of symbols that manage... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Energy-saving tips: 6 of 22
With energy bills rising, now is a great time to take a look at your lifestyle and find simple ways to conserve energy and save money in your home.Get into some good habits.* Switch off appliances when it is not in use.* Unplug charging equipment once fully charged.Completing these simple jobs will make a big impact on your b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK The London congestion charge: A guide to the various charges and requirements: 2 of 7
At the end of the 20th century London was a global financial centre and an international tourist destination. A great place to go shopping, watch sport or visit the opera. People came to visit and live from all over the world. They came to work, play, learn and shop. But they spent a frustratingly large amount of their time s... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write easy-to-read articles on the Internet: 6 of 20
In any medium, a well written, error free article will be easy to read. In addition to this, certain style considerations are required when writing specifically for the Internet. 1) Get the Basics RightEnsure spelling is correct. When writing for a wide audience, keep to accepted grammatical rules. Failure to do either, will ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to lower your electric bill: 14 of 45
Everything is getting more expensive. Energy bills are no exception. Now is a great time to examine lifestyle for simple ways to conserve energy and save money around your home.First the obvious, save electricity by:* Switch off appliances when it is not in use.* Unplug charging equipment once fully charged.A few simple jobs ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to enhance your PC's speed: 8 of 24
When you first get your shiny new PC, everything runs smoothly and fast. But over time it slows, gets temperamental and becomes a drain on your patience.To regain and maintain the original speed set up a maintenance schedule as below. I have suggested one that covers four months so that each task is completed three times a ye... More..
Sciences > Physics Time travel might really be possible: 4 of 12
Time travel may be possible. What is more, Russian mathematicians Irina Aref'eva and Igor Volovich, have suggested we could be welcoming the first visitors from the future in 2008. The pair, from the Steklov Mathematical Institute in Moscow, have been speculating on what might happen when the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is sw... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy to implement environmental resolutions for the new year: 28 of 77
This year things will be different. You will no longer sit on the bench. You will get involved. Or maybe you have finally caved in to the nagging of your kids.Whatever your reason, you have decided to GO GREEN.So here are 12 easy to implement resolutions, one a month, which should quiet your conscience (or the kids) for the n... More..
Sciences > Physics Could time travel be possible in the future: 4 of 11
If time travel were possible in the future, then why have we not met any time travelers yet? Russian mathematicians Irina Aref'eva and Igor Volovich, have suggested an answer to this question. What is more they suggest we could be welcoming the first visitors from the future in 2008. The pair, from the Steklov Mathematical In... More..