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- The Greatest Of All Time?
Jun 9, 2009
On June 7, 2009, millions of spectators worldwide tuned in to see Roger Federer finally secure victory in the French Open, cementing his place as...
Category: Sports
- Twenty-Seven: A Great Age To Die?
May 29, 2009
There are a number of iconic figures with a spot in the special '27 club'; a club reserved for those successful artists whose untimely death only...
Category: Music
- The Top Five Writing Jobs For The Average Joe
May 11, 2009
We all have a dream of being a rockstar, a movie star or a footballer, but deep down we all know that such a opportunity will present itself to...
Category: Writing
- I Literally Cannot Imagine How Random That Is
Jan 18, 2009
The English language is one of the most expressive and evocative in the world, yet is also the most bastardised and abused by its native speakers....
Category: Writing
- Footballing Wages Going Beyond Kaka
Jan 16, 2009
The recent publicity concerning the future of Kaka, the Brazilian midfield superstar currently playing for AC Milan, has re-ignited the indignation...
Category: Soccer
- Martin Luther King Meets Barack Obama
Jan 13, 2009
Since 1983, the third Monday of each January has been observed as Martin Luther King Jr. Day across the United States of America. Nowhere is the...
Category: Society and Culture
- What's So Great About Angkor Wat?
Dec 31, 2008
Travel websites, magazines, brochures and television shows are often preaching to us about the latest 'must-see' destination or the '101 places to...
Category: Travel
- You Know What Really Grinds My Gears... About Office Work
Dec 29, 2008
As a homage to Family Guy's Peter Griffin, this article takes a look at five reasons why working in an office environment can has a detrimental...
Category: Humor
- You Know What Really Grinds My Gears... About Christmas
Dec 21, 2008
Fans of hit animation Family Guy will be familiar with Peter's news-time regular 'You Know What Really Grinds My Gears?' Inspired by this hilarious...
Category: Humor
- Bargains and Battles: A Short History of the Department Store
Dec 5, 2008
The January sales are a winter institution in Britain, like fireworks in November and turkey at Christmas. Barely has the wrapping paper hit the...
Category: Recreation and Sports
- Who Would Win: A Cheetah Or Gazelle?
Nov 19, 2008
From a young age we all learn that the cheetah is one of Earth's speediest land mammals, but if you have ever spent time in pursuit of a gazelle,...
Category: Pets
- Is There A Specific Ocean?
Nov 17, 2008
Without doubt, one of the biggest gripes I have is the pronunciation of the word 'specific' as 'Pacific'. Geography may not be my strong point, but...
Category: Humor
- The Mamma Mia! Phenomenon
Nov 2, 2008
The critics hate it, the music is 30 years old, it's full of embarrassing middle-aged people cavorting about, it's painfully uncool. And it's the...
Category: Arts and Entertainment
- Top Five Bands Beginning With H
Oct 30, 2008
'Music makes the world go round, the world go round, the world go round. Music makes the world go round, all day long'. Ne'er a true word spoke...
Category: Music
- Top Five Bands Beginning With G
Oct 30, 2008
It is often said that 'music has the charms to soothe a savage beast', and certainly there are a great number of musical greats to please the...
Category: Music
- Family Things To Do in London this Autumn and Winter
Oct 23, 2008
As it gets chillier and the days get shorter, those of us with young families will want to plan some exciting escapes from the house. Happily, the...
Category: Recreation and Sports
- Swap Your Bible For The Side Of A Bus
Oct 22, 2008
As the British Humanist Association announces details of its forthcoming poster campaign, this article looks at why such a move should be seen as a...
Category: Religion and Spirituality
- Five Ways To Pass The Time
Oct 22, 2008
Ever been placed in the situation where there is an incredible amount of time to kill and very little to keep you entertained? Perhaps on a flight...
Category: Recreation and Sports
- Five Ways To Annoy People You Work With
Oct 21, 2008
We've all worked depressing jobs and know how difficult it can be to stay enthused in our roles. As such, it is often up to you, and those around...
Category: Humor
- Top Five Bands Beginning With F
Oct 21, 2008
If you have ever been sitting around with little else to do, you may have suddenly asked yourself: "Who are the best five bands beginning with the...
Category: Music
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