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Niamh Brown is a British writer, photographer and IT specialist who has emigrated to Denmark. She works as a system developer and has a first class degree in Internet Technology (with Hons) with 10 years experience. She writes part time on a series of science

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Arts & Humanities > Photography Understanding resolution and picture quality settings in digital cameras: 1 of 2
UNDERSTANDING RESOLUTION AND PICTURE QUALITY SETTINGS IN DIGITAL CAMERAS In every digital camera, from your basic chip lens that you might find in your phone, to SLR's (Single Lens Reflex) and beyond, there will be picture quality settings you can choose from in order to get the best from your camera. Depending on the shot a... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: Philip Larkin A Writer's Life, by Andrew Motion: 1 of 2
My Rating 4.5/5 A delicate, intimate portrait of the "Hermit from Hull" Rarely does a biographer and his subject blend so well as to become almost synonymous. Motion's style and attention to detail not only compliments Larkin's own words and sketches his mindset eloquently, but on occasion I've found myself caught by a line ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for cold-weather photography with a digital camera: 1 of 1
TIPS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA COLD WEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY Like moths to the flame, we photographers can't resist brushing off the old camera when it snows, especially if you live in an area where you're lucky if you get one or two days to play with a year. If your thinking of doing your first real shoot out there in frosty conditions... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The role of karaoke in the movie Lost in Translation: 9 of 11
Lost in Translation is a witty, underhanded film about the discrepancy between what we say, what we feel and what we give away in between. It is set in Tokyo and the two main characters, Bob and Charlotte, are visiting from abroad. It uses the isolation felt when you cannot understand the language to highlight how much we gi... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Pain relief guide: 12 of 14
Managing chronic pain relief is rarely as easy as just swallowing a pill. In order to get a holistic approach we have to listen to the body and not just the area making the most noise. The muscular system is very complicated. A problem in one area can easily spill over into another and can be intensified by things such as in... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design The difference between web design and web development: 7 of 8
The Difference Between Web Design and Web Development Until I became a developer myself I didn't really know what the difference between the two terms were. I thought they were interchangeable. Although there is no standard definition the easiest distinction I've found is whether the work is done Server Side or Client Side. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders How to deal with night terrors: 18 of 20
I recently had an episode of a night terror, lucid dream and sleep paralysis all at once. It was like I was confronted by angry voices in an abyss on one side of me and on the other I could see my body right next to me. The bedroom was exactly how it is and I could see the rough time funnily enough (3amish). This was one hou... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues 2007: Reactions to Canada being open to foreign gay marriages: 9 of 10
2007: Reactions to Canada being open to foreign gay marriages BRING IT ON! Canada, I have to say, seems to have it's head screwed on recently with a lot of today's changing issues. Many a time do I see them relaxing laws that divide or hurt people elsewhere in the globe. It's on my list of places to migrate to if the UK cros... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Pursuit of Happyness: 31 of 33
My Rating: 2.5/5 ~ One to watch, but not one I'd pay good money for. Staring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Dan Castellaneta 2006 ~ Directed by Gabriele Muccino Run Time: 117 min THE STORY Set in 1981, The Pursuit of Happiness' is the story of Chris Gardner (Will Smith) as he makes the transition from a self-emplo... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to learn HTML: 14 of 14
How to Learn HTML HTML, or Hyper-Text Markup Language, is the basic bread and butter of the web. If you are starting out building your first web page then learning HTML is your first step. Below are some things you should know when starting out, resources and tools you may find helpful and a step by step guide to the basic w... More..