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  • 83 of 83 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    aestro

    2 Stars Confessions Of A High School Tearaway. 02/12/2006
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages I learnt many things about myself.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Too many people were hurt to make it worthwhile.

    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
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Volvagia

    1 Star The Best Democracy Money Can Buy - The War In Iraq Review with images 30/03/2008
    User doesn't recommend the product

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    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
  • 88 of 88 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 tallulahbang

    Member since 12/06/2005

    Reviews written: 189

    5 Stars No sleep till Belfast Review with images 07/04/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages An amazing city.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Your liver may take a bit of a battering.

    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
  • 11 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    exup35

    5 Stars Those who can, teach. and sometimes have a damn good laugh aswell Review with images 28/01/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages motorcycling, spreading the word, meet interesting people, and more motorcycling

    Disadvantages Disadvantages bad weather, can be painful, language can be a bit . . .

    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
  • 42 of 42 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lizrow

    4 Stars Why Brain Damage Causes Amnesia Review with images 12/06/2005
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Help anyone studying amnesia

    Disadvantages Disadvantages may waffle a bit

    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
  • 48 of 48 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    painty

    5 Stars Memories of a little one 15/10/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages I'm not normally this deep

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Ha

    "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." Looking back, some would say I was privileged, some would say I was disadvantaged. I would say I was impressionable. Memory is a funny thing. Thinking about my least favorite place of work I remember how much fun the people were, how enjoyable the after hours drinking was, how even when rushed of my feet and surrounded by moronic customers I could laugh later on. If I put more effort into remembering I realize I don't even won't to be in that building ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    fifilegend

    3 Stars I love... 22/11/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages personal, thought provoking, happy

    Disadvantages Disadvantages probably lots!

    This isn't so much an essay than a list of statements. But I thought you might find yourself considering what little things make you happy and what small things you love. Recently I've been around a lot of bitterness, dislike and detest in my flat. It's mainly because the boys seem to want to do anything possible to get on mine and the other girls' backs. But I seem to let it wash over me, while the girls plot their revenge and are actually completely fuming. So I figured I'd write all the things that I love; since there's a lot of hate floating around at the moment. I love waking up in the ... more
  • 40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    jackyann53

    1 Star Christmas on the wrong side of town 23/12/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Christmas is magical

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    The man turned the key in the shabby, chipped door. "Here you are love, it's not much, I didn't plan to rent this bedsit out until after I did it up a bit in the new year, but I wouldn't want to see a young girl in your condition out on the streets at this time of year." His face was battered and scarred and he spoke gruffly, but Maz noted that he had kind eyes and a nice smile. "Thanks" she said quietly, tears shining brightly in her eyes. "I'm really grateful, I don't know what I would have done otherwise. I've had a terrible row with my stepdad over this", she indicated her swollen belly ... more
  • 102 of 102 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    flabbercabbage

    1 Star What would you make? Review with images 09/07/2006
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Pleased I am here

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Pleased I wasn't there.

    I was born in north-eastern land in a time when carrots tasted less sweet and marzipan was only ever seen at Christmas and weddings. As a lad a Sunday ritual would be to travel about seven miles with my parents to visit my aunt and uncle, which I didn't at all mind as she could turn out fantastic teas. The journey involved up to three bus rides being young time passes by more slowly so it was always a pleasure and never a chore to venture so far afield. After ramming down as many home-made confections as my aunt could supply I was then ushered into a downstairs room to meet my uncle's father ... more
  • 40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    deebeebee

    1 Star I once had aspirations ... for my daughter 27/09/2004
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages none

    Disadvantages Disadvantages maybe boring reading my daughter's efforts

    My now nearly-18yr-old daughter wanted to be a writer in her earlier days. Now she wants to be a sociologist. Don't ask me why!. Up to the age of 16 she was a prolific creative writer. I thought I'd post something she wrote at the age of 14 and a half. I still toy with the idea of trying to get some of her efforts published for younger readers. Here it is: ****** Late Roses ******* Some recollections never disappear, permanent imprints in the mind, so deeply embossed they can never be eroded completely. A simple stimulus, a brief sight or sound, or a distinctive odour or even a fleeting ... more
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