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I am from the UK and spend most of my working life as a writer. A large percentage of this time is concentrated upon technical and academic writing on subjects that relate mainly to the business, financial and political issues, nationally and internationally;

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 2 of 236
No doubt we all wonder why, sometimes with almost depressing regularity, we have such a tendency to make mistakes. Whether it is a decision that we have made, which at the time seemed like a very good idea but subsequently proved to have unwanted if not disastrous consequences or simply a practical or job related scenario whe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Is knowledge truly power?: 1 of 101
In recent years knowledge has become one of the most favoured buzzwords in business, education and most other areas of life. One of the main drivers behind this current trend is the belief that knowledge is power. The question to be asked is whether this is true. In other words' is knowledge truly power?' The real answer is t... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Does sex education in schools encourage teens to have sex?: 1 of 88
During the past few decades there has been a continuing debate about whether the increase in sex education in schools encourages teenagers to experiment with sexual activities. Proponents argue that it will make teenagers more responsible while the view of the opponents is that it provides them with too much information at an... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why is poetry so hard to define?: 1 of 71
The dictionary definition of poetry is, according to Princeton literature in metrical form, which essentially means that it is considered in need of some sort of beat or rhythm. The other definition from the same source is any communication resembling beauty or the evocation of feeling. Clinically correct these definitions mi... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) How you can recognize a good listener: 1 of 63
Is anybody there? The blank stare from the person you have asked this question reveals that, although they are physically present in your company, they are certainly not listening. Whether you are in a social gathering or an intimate one-to-one conversation, there is nothing more frustrating than having a conversation with so... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language Improving your English: 1 of 61
There are many ways to improving one's English, but advising on these depends upon the reasons for doing so. Within this article it is the intention to provide a brief overview of the methods to improve English from two viewpoints, these being as a native or second language.Even those whose native tongue is English often wish... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Moments that change your life: 4 of 234
For better or worse we all have life changing moments but the ones that we look back on with fondness are those that have subsequently brightened our lives or set us on a path that we had always wanted to follow but somehow never quite reached, until that moment. In my case there has been three such life changing moments. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Top five books everyone must read and why: 2 of 116
If there are a hundred articles in response to this question, it is likely that there will be over 40 different titles listed. The additional problem, presumably, is that these need to be readily available without too much tracking needed, on an international basis. Therefore, this article is purely my opinion.1) The Holocaus... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the fog: 2 of 112
The fog creeps over the flat terrain, whirling aside as its tendrils touch and engulfs every obstacle in its path. Its misty fingers move in many ways, blocking the view within a few yards, hiding everything within its impenetrable cover. Working at will, fog can isolate one person from another and, though they know that the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Is life worth living?: 2 of 111
How often have we heard someone utter the simple yet profound words 'is life worth living?' In most instances this comment is simply an automatic reaction to something that has gone wrong in his or her life, usually temporarily and therefore not a thought that they really and answer for. Indeed, in the general context of the ... More..