| The Greatest Of All Time? by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 one of the greatest tennis player of all time. |
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| Twenty-Seven: A Great Age To Die? by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 heightened their worth. This article takes a look at five of those who met their maker at the height of their powers. |
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| The Top Five Writing Jobs For The Average Joe by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 just a lucky few. For the average Joe, there is never the opportunity to attain such greatness, so what can we do to join the workforce and enjoy our positions to the max? |
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| I Literally Cannot Imagine How Random That Is by Maxine Clarke |
| 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. How often do you find yourself being subjected to throwaway, non-sensical terms which add nothing to the substance of a conversation? The sad thing is, more than you probably realise. |
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| Footballing Wages Going Beyond Kaka by Maxine Clarke |
| The recent publicity concerning the future of Kaka, the Brazilian midfield superstar currently playing for AC Milan, has re-ignited the indignation of the hard-working populace for the reverential status afforded to athletes. But why should we bemoan an individual who is, as is patently clear, one of the best at his job? |
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| Martin Luther King Meets Barack Obama by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 day held in such reverence as in King's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. |
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| What's So Great About Angkor Wat? by Maxine Clarke |
| Travel websites, magazines, brochures and television shows are often preaching to us about the latest 'must-see' destination or the '101 places to see before you die'. But are these reviews simply funded by the relevant destination's tourist board or are we really getting a true overview? |
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| You Know What Really Grinds My Gears... About Office Work by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 affect to employees sanity. |
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| You Know What Really Grinds My Gears... About Christmas by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 diatribe on pet hates, and with the festive season well and truly upon us, I felt it necessary to share details of what really grinds my gears about Christmas. |
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| Bargains and Battles: A Short History of the Department Store by Maxine Clarke |
| The January sales are a winter institution in Britain, like fireworks in November and turkey at Christmas. Barely has the wrapping paper hit the floor when we're tramping off to the high street again demanding more stuff for less cash. |
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| Who Would Win: A Cheetah Or Gazelle? by Maxine Clarke |
| 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, you will know that they too have the ability to easily show you a clean pair of heels. As such, I have been plagued for some time but the poser: who would win in a race between a cheetah and a gazelle? |
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| Is There A Specific Ocean? by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 I'm pretty certain there is no Specific Ocean, so why the confusion when asking somebody to do something in a precise and clearly identified manner? |
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| The Mamma Mia! Phenomenon by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 highest grossing British film of all time at the UK box office. What the Benny and Bjorn is going on? |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With H by Maxine Clarke |
| '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 than this timeless nursery rhyme. But what music is responsible for making the world go around? |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With G by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 masses. Yet for many, the need to uncover an hitherto unheard of artist is something that excites and inspires. |
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| Family Things To Do in London this Autumn and Winter by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 capital is brimming with events and activities to warm up those cockles and entertain the most objectionable child. Many of these events are free too. |
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| Swap Your Bible For The Side Of A Bus by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 giant leap in positivity. |
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| Five Ways To Pass The Time by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 or long car journey, waiting in hospital or even during a lunch break at work? |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With F by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 letter F?" Should that be the case, this article is perfect answer to that question. If, however, you have never thought of asking yourself that, then you have clearly never had a boring job! |
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| Five Ways To Annoy People You Work With by Maxine Clarke |
| 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 you, to find a way in which to keep entertained in those hours between 9am and 5pm. |
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| Old Versus New: A Fair Comparison? by Maxine Clarke |
| How often do we see comparisons made between the sportsmen of yesteryear and those of the modern era? At a time when Sachin Tendulkar has achieved the monumental achievement of scoring over 12,000 runs in test cricket, some have already declared that no-one - not even the prolific Tendulkar - will compare to the likes of Sir Don Bradman. |
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| Why I Prefer Atheism To Religion by Maxine Clarke |
| There are many reasons to praise the good that religion has done for the world throughout history, but in a world where, for some, religion is no longer a necessity, this article takes a look at just a few of the reasons why Atheism should replace religious faith. |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With E by Maxine Clarke |
| It was William Shakespeare that said in Twelfth Night: "If music be the food of love, play on". Like Duke Orsino many of us may be more than familiar with unrequited love, so what better way to purge this feeling than by indulging in music? |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With C by Maxine Clarke |
| There are thousands upon thousands of bands and artists out there, but who are the best? One of the solutions for breaking down musical artists into groups is to categorise them by genre. Another may be by era. This article takes the opportunity to list them in a simpler way - by recommending bands to listen to beginning with the letter C. |
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| Top Five Bands Beginning With B by Maxine Clarke |
| A number of essential bands' names begin with the letter B, prompting me to point readers in the direction of just a small selection of accessible and unforgettable groups in this category. |
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