Essays

During my lifetime, there have only been a few incidents which have left lasting ramifications upon me. Moments which have given me an insight into how another may live in emotional poverty, or times when I have truly gained perspective on an aspect of life. These times will be permanently embedded in my memory - and whether it be the heaven from that I cannot be torn from, or the hell from which I cannot escape, I have learnt to accept them. Maybe, someday, I might even discover the full potential for knowledge hidden within. ----------------------------------------​---- On the 29th November ... more

It's been five years since the Allied coalition invaded Iraq under the pretence that they were bringing democracy to the Iraqis, tyrannised by the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein, and that Iraq possessed 'weapons of mass destruction' (or WMD's) that were famously capable (supposedly) of striking Britain in as little as 45 minutes. Despite living through the war, it is only now - after the lies, spin and passion have diminished and ceased to cloud our minds - that the invasion of Iraq can truly be dissected, and the truth uncovered. From my knowledge, most people in Britain did not want to go to ... more

Well, it's my fiftieth review, and I feel that I owe you all some kind of landmark discourse. I'm aware that these are generally reserved for proper milestones, but my writing tends to be a bit sporadic and at that rate reaching the century could take years. You probably all can't wait that long. I asked a few members to give me suggestions as to what I should do, because I'm lazy and couldn't be arsed putting that kind of effort in myself. The best ideas were that I should do a review on Belfast (thank you lovely Louizalass) or that I should write about the five Ciaosters that I'd most like ... more

Confessions of a bike instructor Some of the following came up from time in conversations with friends. After being asked to write them down, I finally decided to. All the following actually happened at one point or another during my time as a motorcycle instructor, and all event were pretty much taking in good humour. The Characters Exup – Me, Roger – Salty Ol’ Seadog Keith – 68 an still going strong Jeff – The Hobbit (later known as Porn Star, or The Donkey). Ian – The Fat Controller Biking Terms CBT – Compulsory Basic Training. The course that new riders must undertake before they are ... more

I recently wrote an essay on the causes of organic amnesia, a disturbing consequence of physical brain damage. Nobody better plagerise or I'll kick them hard!! And I hope this helps anyone doing an essay or is just interested in the effects of brain damage on memory. Amnesia, as defined by the Coleman (2002), "A Dictionary of Psychology" is quite simply put as a "loss of memory". The definition however doesn't describe the different types of amnesia that there are. The two TYPES of amnesia are anterograde which is the condition where people cannot remember anything after a significant event ... more