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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.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Should you begin Helium articles by repeating the article's title?: 22 of 58
Your article is the must read article on Helium this week. Make sure your reader's know this. Grab their attention. Use the first paragraph to tempt them, to tease them, annoy or intrigue them. But never, ever bore them. Reading web pages is difficult and uncomfortable. People read 25 percent slower compared to printed mater... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Smoking should be banned in all interior public spaces: 20 of 47
In our liberal societies we normally only curtail individual liberty if there is a good reason to do so. The case for banning smoking in interior public spaces rests on the damage to the health of non-smoking members of the public. This is a controversial subject, not least because of tobacco industry sponsored advocacy grou... More..
Computers & Technology > Spyware & Adware How to find out what's running on your PC (and why this is important): 11 of 25
What is running on your PC? Only Windows you hope. But why is there hard disk access your when you are doing nothing? And why does the system occasionally freeze for no apparent reason? To answer these questions you need to understand what is meant by the Windows operating system, and how other applications can effect it. Al... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Ways to save energy this winter: 8 of 17
For those of us living in colder climates, winter can be expensive as energy bills soar. But most of us can save energy around our homes this winter, without trying too hard. Take a look at your lifestyle and find simple ways to save energy and money in your home. Look at your home heating. There is almost always some simple... More..
Sciences > Astronomy The order of the planets in the solar system: 3 of 6
Nowadays, the solar system consists of the Sun, eight planets and many other minor bodies. It used to have nine planets, but Pluto was recently demoted to the status of a dwarf planet. There are quite a few mnemonics for remembering the order of the planets. My favorite is My Very Elderly Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas. T... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils How to install and set up WinRAR: 3 of 6
WinRAR is an efficient, lossless compression program from RARLAB. It runs on Windows, Linux, MacOS X, DOS, OS/2, Pocket PC and other operating systems. Installation and set up is simple and painless. WinRAR is available to download from many sites including RARLAB itself at http://www.win-rar.com/. The front page of this sit... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Dwarf planet 2003 EL61 found in outer solar system: 1 of 2
(136108) 2003 EL61, is the third-largest known dwarf planet orbiting beyond Neptune. It is cigar shaped, being as wide as Pluto along its long axis (1960 km), but half of that along its short axis (996 km). It has an estimated mass of 28 percent that of Pluto's. The object spins head-over-heals once every four hours. The com... More..
Sciences > Physics Is time travel possible?: 36 of 60
Not only could time travel be possible, but 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 ... More..
Sciences > Chemistry A look at the helium industry in Russia: 3 of 5
Helium is a colorless, odorless, non-combustible gas. It is widely known for its use in providing lift for balloons and airships. However, its major uses are in cryogenic applications, for pressurizing and purging and as a welding cover gas. In 2006, these three applications accounted for nearly three-quarters of global heli... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to save on energy costs: 25 of 39
Inflation is with us always, but right now, energy bills are soaring. It is a good time to take a look at your lifestyle and home and find simple ways to save energy and money. Completing these simple jobs will save you energy around your home. * Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient ones. * Ensure hot water tank is... More..