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15 Minutes Of Fame For A Lifetime Of Shame Reality TV and the pop-culture phenomenon that has gripped the world over the last 10 years has brought us such celebrity superstars as Bubble, Chico and the unique Jade Goody. Has celebrity lost all its credibility and did it ever have any? 2012 And The End Of The World So if the world was to end in four years' time - how would it happen? Well, there are plenty of theories out there, from the believable to the ridiculous. A Break From The Norm- A Lesson In Food Appreciation, Preparation And Dining It was now clearer than ever how important it had been for me to break away from the routine of family life, in order to learn different ways of interaction and find out my own vices increasing my ability of appreciating what i have. It was a lesson of gratitude I will never forget. A Brief History of the First World War An overview of the years 1914-1918. A Brief History of the Second World War This article gives an overview of the events of the Second World War A Brief History of the World Post World War Two This article details the events that took place from 1945 to 2008. A Brief Musing on Phobias The chances of you being involved in an airline accident are 1 in 11 million! Considering the frequency in which we get into a car and drive about busy roads, of which the chances of being in an accident are 1 in 5000, the fear of flying suddenly becomes quite an irrational fear. A Guide to Kent - The Garden of England Is Kent still the Garden of England? With so many new houses, shops and industrial developments, will the beautiful county ever reclaim its title? A Guide To The Animals of Britain Contrary to popular opinion there is a wealth of really interesting animals living in the UK. This article gives a few details on the most memorable. A Lollipop Lady: The Law Or Just An Easy Target? Some opinions of lollipop ladies. A Look At Greek Mythology Greek mythology works to explain the nature of the world and the significance of existence. Through specific characters and stories there is an effort to understand the world, from the elements to people's vices or admirable qualities. A Quick Guide To Live Music Venues In London Ever wondered where the best places to see bands play in London are? This article will tell you which venues are the best. A Quick Guide To Swimming Techniques Swimming can be fun but be safe and learn the proper techniques. There are many ways to swim, and many ways not to swim. This article goes through the four main swimming styles that you can use, but feel free to freestyle. African Safari Holiday Is A Lifetime Experience; Go On Safari At least Once In Your Life Time Africa is an area of outstanding natural beauty. And it is also uniquely different. For first time visitors,the difference can be shocking after leaving your cherished confort zone. After The Dinosaurs - The Evolution of Modern Mammals What happened to life after the Dinosaurs died out? Find out how life evolved into what we see today in the article. Airport Hotels; Undercover Airport Hotels Explained Undercover hotels Airport hotels, two places you would normally pay a premium to get a bed. Most of the airport hotels are within a 10 minute drive of the terminals using the Hotel-Hoppa buses. Airport Parking Niggles: Valuing a Smooth Ride I decided I should scrutinise the parking I had pre-booked. I thought it would be interesting to put myself in place of all the people I had read comments from and see if I could relate to the seemingly tedious complaints that inspire people to put pen to paper. All About Skateboarding - The Ollie and the Nollie Ever wanted to know how skateboarders make their boards jump when their feet aren't even attached? This article gives an insight into the sideways world of ollies and nollies. All About The Mystery of Black Holes They are the strangest objects in the Universe, in this article you can uncover the details and facts. All About The Planet Earth The only planet to sustain life is Earth, find out about it in this article. All About The Planet Jupiter Jupiter is the largest planet it the Solar System. Find out the interesting bits in this article. All About The Planet Mars The Red Planet has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. With recent explorations we're learning far more about our distant neighbour. Find out about Mars in this article. All About The Planet Mercury Very little is known about the smallest planet in the Solar System, this article sheds some light on the facts surrounding this mysterious world. All About The Planet Saturn The sixth planet from the Sun is an enigmatic body surrounded by rings. Find out the facts in this article. All About The Planet Venus Venus is the planet most similar to Earth in the Solar System, how viable is it for future colonisation and exploration? All About The Planets Uranus and Neptune The ice giants are the most secretive planets in the Solar System. Discover their secrets with this magical mystery article full of wonder and surprise. Amazing Soccer Players - Brothers In Arms There have been loads of examples of brothers playing soccer at the highest levels, this article details the best in a completely accurate manner. An Amusing Look at an Afternoon of Complete Boredom Afternoons at work can become a futile struggle against the gods of time. You are not alone, we all battle with the boredom of the post-lunchtime working environment. Together we can conquer her. An Amusing Look at Hats for All Occasions Hats are the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Pop a hat on your hat and make yourself feel like a king. Pop a crown and really do the job properly. An Amusing Look At Men's Fashion Accessories This article takes a tongue-in-cheek look at past fashion items for men. An Amusing Look at the Days of the Week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and so on. Seven days, seven explanations. An amusing look at the days of the week and what they mean to this expert in travel consultancy. An Amusing Look At The Journey Home Driving home should be good, sometimes it isn't. This article takes a light hearted look at your commute. An Amusing Look At The Months of The Year An comical look at the months of the year and where they got their names from. An Amusing Look at the Premiership Season Ahead This article takes a look at the likely outcome of the end of this Premiership season. Please note that as the season has not been played out it is impossible to accurately predict the outcome. None of the events that are mentioned in this article have actually happened yet and it could be argued that events probably won't unfold like this. Are We Alone? A Look into Where Extra Terrestrials May Live The question of if we're alone in the Universe is getting ever closer to being answered. This article looks at some of the places that aliens may be lurking in our solar system. Association Football Through the Ages This article looks to investigate the history and varieties of association football through the ages. Most historians would argue that the origins of modern association football would be traced back to England but there is a great deal of evidence that points to the beautiful game having an older history. Asteroid Apophis - The End of Our Planet? In 2029 asteroid Apophis will make a close flyby of planet Earth only to return in 2036, possibly hitting our planet. How likely is this to happen, and how well prepared are we? Avoiding The Monday Morning Blues Your alarm starts ringing and the realisation that you must get up and go to work sweeps over you like some horrible nightmare. How do you escape the Monday morning blues and set yourself up for a great week at work? Basic Music Theory for Guitar - Scales and Keys Ever get stuck when soloing? Need more notes? This article will help you unlock the neck and discover some scale theory to help your playing. Basic SEO Explained For The Online Marketing Novice SEO is a confusing subject, even for those working with it every day. It changes all the time and can be a demanding concept to keep up with. This article gives a quick guide to SEO basics so you can get to know the easy bits first. Best Snowboarding Destinations In The World Looking for somewhere to snowboard this year? Take a look at this brief guide about a few of the best snowboarding resorts in the world. Best Video Game Villains Ever What makes a great video game villain? In this article I discuss some of my favourites and what makes them great. Biscuits - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Never has so much thought gone in biscuit dunking, until now. Blogging Your Travels Can Make You Famous Blog is a term used to describe web sites that maintain continuous information or unfolding events. If you are a widely travelled tourist, you can blog about your travels in such an interesting way to captivate readers' interests.It is a clear road to self-publication. Body Image Versus The Media No matter what shape, size or height you are there always seems to be a multitude of ways to "improve", "fix" or "change" your image. The problem is, who decides what is considered "perfect"? Budget Airlines - Cheap For A Reason? Anyone who has flown with a budget airline will have an opinion on the benefits and problems of booking cheap flights. Does the saving make up for the sacrifices and is the flight as good as the cost? Bundesliga Match Fixing Scandal German football was rocked to its very foundations at the beginning of 2005. Robert Hoyzer, a German second division football referee, admitted to fixing and betting on matches in the second division, third division and the German Cup. His trial exposed a 2 million Euro betting racket in Germany. Can Klaxons and Electric Shocks Save Motorists? I knew someone who was once woken by the sound of traffic cones bouncing over the bonnet of his car. He had fallen asleep at the wheel for a second on the motorway and luckily veered into a line of cones rather than another driver. What an escape that was! Car Parking Is An Essential Survival Skill Just as you want to park easily and safely, you also want to leave quickly and as hassle-free as possible.Choosing the right parking place is an essential survival skill. Celebrate St George's Day in London For the fourth year running the Mayor of London will celebrate St George's Day with a series of free events. There is a choice of many events and a whole range of menu to choose from. London is the place to be. Chelsea Football Club - Second Half Of Their Century The fifty years proceeding Chelsea's first title in 1955. Chelsea Football Club - The First Fifty Years The history of the first 50 years of Chelsea Football Club. Choosing Summer Holiday Destination; Things To Consider This Summer Summer can be long if you do not plan ahead. Clearly, this summer will be more expensive than the last for travellers. So choose wisely. Congestion Charge; What Is The Consensus? Congestion charge is seen as a way for collecting the much needed revenue which is used to improve the public transport infrastructure. Many residents don't seem to agree. Cooking The Perfect Christmas Turkey Cooking the Christmas turkey can be daunting and scary. Follow this simple guide on how to ensure your turkey comes out as perfect as it can be. Coping With Disappointment - The Life of an England Fan Being an England fan is a hard knock life. Learn to live with constant disappointment and you can cope with watching Beckham missing penalties, Sol Campbell's disallowed goals and even Darius Vassell playing. Could Time Travel Be Possible? Time travel is a subject that has captured the collective imagination and inspired countless works of science fiction. As well as inspiring works of fiction it is a subject that has been the topic of serious scientific investigation and thought. This article discusses whether time travel is indeed possible or impossible. Death on the Road - Dangerous Drivers To Face Tougher Sentences Drivers found guilty of death by dangerous driving are to be set tougher punishments. Offenders could face up to fourteen years in prison after the new guidelines were set by the SGC. Diego Maradona- Falling From Grace Diego Armando Maradona was without doubt one of the best footballers the world has ever seen. On the pitch he displayed a will to win and had the ability to change the game single handedly. Yet, off the field he was often troubled and caught up in wrong-doing. Does Loyalty Exist in the Modern-Day Soccer Player? Throughout the history of soccer there have been examples of players showing admirable loyalty to their team and its supporters. How many soccer players are there that have amazing skills but choose not to play for one of the top clubs? Not many, that is for sure. Don't Call It A Comeback How many times have you heard that some pop-muppet is "making a comeback?" There are few great musical comebacks and this article takes a look at some of the biggest. Dummies for Dummies: Enough is Enough Been down your local book store lately? Seen one too many For Dummies books, this article takes a look at some of the more redundant titles. Economic and Cultural Benefits of Sports Tourism; The 2012 London Olympics Case Study The symbiotic relationship between economic development and sports tourism raise prospects that are unique but more predictable than most investments. Sporting events promote sustainable tourism and encourage preservation of our cultural inheritance too. End It Well: Good Movies Ruined by Poor Endings Just sat and watched a film and been hugely let down by the ending? They can't all end as well like Cassablanca, this article looks at some of the cardinal sins of movie endings Enjoy A Skiing Holiday This Coming Winter If you are regular skiers then you will certainly know the thrill this sport can bring and properly go all out buying the fashionable skiing accessorise, such as multicoloured bobble hats. If you are not regular skiers, the thought of attempting this activity may seem slightly terrifying, however, there is no need to fret. Enjoy Easter Holiday Funfare Easter is approaching. This year it is special.It is one of the earliest in recoded history. Remember this holiday is not all about Easter Eggs, beginning of Spring and celebration of fertility with bunny rabbits only. You might want to take your family out to an nice hotel for a meal. Equitable Outcome for Debt-Ridden Pension Holders The Parliamentary Ombudsman has announced that the government should set up a compensation fund for victims of the Equitable Life collapse. Take a look at why it has taken so long? Essential Soccer Skills - Penalty Kicks Penalty kick to your side. You step up and look at the scoreboard, one minute to go. This kick could win you the cup and cement your place in history. You really wished you'd put the practise in now don't you? Don't make this mistake yourself so read on and learn. Essential Soccer Skills - Corner Kicks There are four corners to every football pitch. Learn about how good a corner kick can be for your team, and then go out and make it happen. Essential Soccer Skills - Crossing the Ball Crossing the ball can result in a goal for your team. Put enough time and effort in and you could be the best crosser in your team. Essential Soccer Skills - Heading the Ball An in-depth guide on how to head the ball properly when playing football. Essential Soccer Skills - Passing The Ball Passing the ball is the quickest way to move the ball around the soccer pitch. Whether it's a long pass or short pass, accuracy is the key. Learn how and why passing the ball could be the key to unlock the opposition defence. Essential Soccer Skills - Shooting for Goal The most vital thing to do in football is to score goals. This article will help you do just that. Essential Soccer Skills - Tackling Tackling is the art of taking the ball away from your opponent. Every good football team has at least one player who is great at tackling. It is vital to your team preventing the other team from scoring, so learn it. Essential Soccer Skills - The Professional Foul If you don't have the pace to keep up then there's just one last resort, the professional foul. Essential Soccer Skills - Throw-Ins The throw-in is a quick way of restarting play one the ball exits the playing vicinity. Learn how to throw and the rest will follow, football can be this simple when you know how. Essential Soccer Skills - Volleying the Ball Volleying the ball is a difficult skill. Perfect your volleying technique with this in-depth article about the best way to strike a ball in the air. European Delights; My Music Festival Flirtations I've been to a few festivals but have lost enthusiasm for them lately due the expense and poor quality. However there's a wealth of choice and plenty within sensible travel distance for a long weekend away. Exploiting A Dream In African Football Factories Young African footballers are being conned out of savings by African conmen posing as football agents. The agents leave their amateur victims with nothing, but take their money and their dreams. Fashion Faux Pas And How To Avoid Them Fashion has been around for centuries. There are so many TV programmes and magazine articles guiding people on the best way to dress that it almost seems impossible to go wrong. However, You only have to spend an afternoon walking through the city centre to see some horrendous sights. It makes you wonder whether they own a mirror at all. Faster, Higher, Stronger - A Chemically-Enhanced Super Olympics? Doping has clouded the Olympic Games in recent years and the prospect of a drug-free Olympics seems doubtful. Maybe it's time to give athletes using performance enhancing substances a stage to perform on? First Day at Heathrow Airport' T5; Not The Finest Hour For the National Carrier The 27th March 2008 was the day Terminal5 at Heathrow Airport was to start functioning in its quest to handle the projected 30 million passengers each year. With a 400-meter-long (quarter-mile-long) terminal, T5 is the largest freestanding building in Britain. However, the day turned out to be full of problems. First Time Buyers Clambering to get on the Property Ladder? A look at the house market in the UK and how first-time buyers can make the most of the current climate to climb onto the property ladder. Five Bands You Cannot Miss Live Here are five bands that you absolutely must see live when they play in your area. Five British Films You Must See The British have been making fantastic films for many years and will continue to do so for many years to come. So take a look at this 'must-see' list and get watching. Five Steps to Help You Go From Beginner to Guitar Hero Five useful tips for beginner guitar players to help build great technique early on Five Things You Must Do In Barcelona The second largest city in Spain is a popular destination for domestic and international tourists. Here are the five places that you must visit when you go to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Five Things You Must Keep In Your Car When you reach the age where you begin driving lessons, you learn how to drive the car, the highway code and rules of the road, and you may even learn how to change a tyre or replace the bulbs. Some people learn a lot more and these are well prepared for any eventuality that may occur while they are out on the road. From Rags To Riches- Being Aware Of The World Around You Human beings have become their own worst enemy and the prospect of ever living in a world where everyone is equal seems unfathomable. Nevertheless, it is vital that we are aware of what is happening in the world around us and continuously strive for change. From Sheep To Starbucks: Coffee History in a Beanshell Ever wondered who first decided that coffee should be drunk and how it lead to the stuff in your Starbucks mug? This article takes a quick look at the history of your brew. From Trees to Farms - The Evolution Of Humans A brief article detailing the main steps that humans took in evolving from apes into farmers. Get Your Motor Running For Less As the economical slow down squeezes on the nation's wallets, here are some ways to save money on using your car without resorting to the bus Global Domination and Game 39 This article will investigate the Premier League's proposal for game 39, along with other alternatives, in their quest for further global domination... or is it exploitation? Going Green Might Mean Embracing Cabaret and Burlesque It is believed that our actions and behaviour collaterally contribute to green life style. Graffiti - When Art Becomes a Crime As the train pulls into London Victoria train station and commuters arrive for another day's work in the city, those that look out of the window will notice a abundance of 'tags' that adorn the carriages and walls. Whether you love or hate graffiti and the various forms of graffiti art, the main issue with its critics is that it is illegal and the artist is therefore a criminal. Greatest Invention from the Gadget Generation It's always an interesting conversation to have between generations. The greatest invention of my grandparents generation would probably be the car. My parents generation might suggest the television. So what is the greatest invention of my generation? I've had a look at my top ten. Guitar Chord Theory - Some Basics For Beginners Struggling with your chord theory on your guitar? Here are some tips to help beginners get to grips with building and playing chords on the guitar. Guitar Hero Means Guitar Zero Guitar Hero and Rock Band are sweeping across the world creating make believe musicians but what happened to becoming a real musician? Hair Fashion Throughout The Years Is the hair fashion craze a modern development, or has hair been a great cause of concern and a victim of experimentation for years? Has The Internet Gone Too Far? It is hard to imagine in this day and age how we ever survived without the internet. An incredible amount of information is now at our finger tips. So, what could possibly be wrong with this popular and modern craze?
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