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Born and raised in Scotland, moved to Calgary Canada at age 19. Now living in metro Atlanta, GA.
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SAIT, Calgary Canada
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Written as part of a fiction challenge issued by a member of a writers group that I belong to.
Published 10/24/2009
A look at The Singin Bean coffee shop located in downtown Lawrenceville, GA
Published 10/3/2009
A look at some natural remedies for unsightly cold sores.
Published 8/13/2009
A brief overview of back tattoos, with some basic tips and ideas.
Published 8/13/2009
A brief look at the sights and sounds of Stone Mountain Park in Georgia
Published 7/7/2008
A review of the newly opened restaurant "Crescent Moon"
Published 2/5/2008
A personal insight on the anniversary of the Challenger disaster.
Published 1/28/2008
A breakdown of the opening week of the playoffs
Published 1/1/2008
A review of the ghosts and gravestones trolley tour in Savannah, GA
Published 12/20/2007
a look at "Tiny Terrors"
Published 12/18/2007
A look at 4 highly successful music festivals.
Published 11/9/2007
How does this rank with the driving habits of other celebrities.
Published 11/9/2007
Some short fiction pieces that I wrote for another site
Published 11/7/2007
Like all their other products, Axe Groove is very reasonably priced compared to other shower gels and smells great. The packaging is excellent as the container is molded to fit snugly in your hand with a cool plastic flip top.
Published 10/17/2007
I have been connected to the World Wide Web for over 10 years now and will be the first to confess that I probably spend a little too much time online.
Published 10/11/2007
On a recent trip to Medieval Times I made the mistake of taking the kids into the dungeon display where a number of torture devices were laid out for all to see.
Published 10/5/2007
From the moment you walk through the castle gates at Medieval Times you really feel as though you have taken a step back in time.
Published 10/5/2007
Just how effective are all those high priced TV ads?
Published 9/28/2007
The tabloid press in Britain is going crazy at the moment thanks, almost entirely, to the recent resignation of the incredibly successful Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Published 9/27/2007
I took a trip to Barnes & Noble hoping to find and to my very pleasant surprise discovered that there is a new line of books out called "Classic Starts" that have taken a whole slew of old classics and abridged, and re-written them so that they are more suitable for kids.
Published 9/25/2007
Forbes Magazine recently released it annual list of the 400 richest people in America and the amount of money that these people earn is absolutely staggering.
Published 9/25/2007
The ghost hunting team of Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson return to the Sci-Fi Channel to provide fans with another season of ghosts and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night.
Published 9/25/2007
Is it possible for stay-at-home parents to make a living online? So with that in mind I Googled "work at home jobs" and was greeted by hundreds of thousands of "job opportunities", one more ridiculous than the next.
Published 9/24/2007
All in all the 59th Annual Emmy Awards was a pretty forgettable night of television. The best moments of the night were those that were spontaneous and unscripted and unfortunately those moments were few and far between.
Published 9/21/2007
Are time-outs and groundings really working or is it time to bring back spanking?
Published 9/20/2007
Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares" has ran for three seasons in the UK (you can catch old episodes on BBC America) and featured the chef visiting failing restaurants for a two week period in an effort to turn around their fortunes.
Published 9/18/2007
Lake Lanier, a massive (over 35,000 acres) man made lake situated in the northern portion of Georgia was originally built to provide hydroelectricity to metro Atlanta and flood control for the Chattahoochee River.
Published 9/18/2007
A Child's Space is the brainchild of Jim and Maureen McIntosh, a full time firefighter and nurse respectively, who started doing rooms for their friends to help escape the stress of their jobs.
Published 9/17/2007
A fun drinking game to play during the awards show
Published 9/14/2007
Having spent most of my life split between Scotland, where soccer is king, and Canada, where hockey rules the roost, it was a definite plus for a sports buff like me to move to Atlanta where all the major sports are represented.
Published 9/13/2007
It's easy to lay the blame squarely at the feet of graphic violence in the entertainment industry but, as a lifelong fan of horror movies, I find myself more horrified by the images I see on the nightly news.
Published 9/12/2007
The Indigo Joe's in Suwanee is the newest in a franchise that has become popular across a number of the southern states and one that is growing steadily in popularity. One visit to this location and it's easy to see why they are becoming that way.
Published 9/7/2007
The Pokemon (meaning "Pocket Monsters) franchise is owned by gaming giants Nintendo who have taken it from a game that was originally played on connected Game-Boys to a huge brand incorporating movies, DVD's, game cards, video games, cartoon series and much, much more.
Published 9/7/2007
A review of the new shaving gel from Edge
Published 9/5/2007
Some of Georgia's laws that I find to be a little hypocritical
Published 9/4/2007
The strange characters at my community pool crawl out of the woodwork come spring and summer. From the local drunk to the non-potty-trained infant, it's always interesting to check out the group.
Published 9/4/2007
Simple conversations like the following; "Hey bud, how are you today?", "Great, thanks for asking." would be replaced by the more streamlined; "How r u BBF?", ":-), thnx".
Published 9/4/2007
Since the 1990's and the first sign of peer to peer software, most notable Napster, where online users could upload and swap music freely, the RIAA and the major record labels have claimed massive losses due to illegal downloading of music.
Published 9/4/2007
A review of the results from the weekend of Sept 1/2
Published 9/2/2007
The Suwanee location of the Olde Towne Tavern is the newest in a chain that are located around the metro Atlanta area. The name suggests something rather old fashioned and British but it is actually pretty far removed from that.
Published 8/30/2007
The divorce is final and all the details have been sorted out, some nicely and in a friendly manner, and others in an all out brawl as the lawyer's fees continue to rack up unabated.
Published 8/30/2007
You are completely broke and can't afford to do anything. Why not head over to your local Costco or any other wholesale club store for that matter, and do it all.
Published 8/29/2007
Get yourself and your kids back into reading
Published 8/29/2007
The doctor's office - Why do they even bother to take appointment's here. You arrive 5 to 10 minutes ahead of your specified time, sign in and then sit in the waiting room for an hour.
Published 8/28/2007
The Melting Pot is a chain of fondue style restaurants with locations throughout the US and specifically 3 here in the metro Atlanta area (with one more opening soon). Three friends and I visited the Roswell location and were all delighted with the evening that unfolded.
Published 8/27/2007
A review of the weekends EPL action
Published 8/26/2007
A couple of quick warnings to anyone about to dash off and try them. If you are taking some other medication then consult your doctor first. Other than that, I really recommend giving "Chaser" a try.
Published 8/24/2007
A peek at all the new bars that have opened in my hometown of Suwanee, Georgia
Published 8/23/2007
A look at the sport of horse racing and the fun that can be had attending the track
Published 8/23/2007
Before I talk about the tour itself there are a couple of things you need to know. The tour is about 1 mile and 2 hours long so wear some comfortable shoes and bring along a couple of bottles of water as it can get a little tiring.
Published 8/21/2007
A profile of Good Clean Fun Tattoo in Snellville, GA.
Published 8/20/2007
A humporous look at the bad behavior of celebrities
Published 8/20/2007
A look at the Wednesday night action in the EPL
Published 8/18/2007
A humorous look at Hollywood's retelling of current events
Published 8/17/2007
How different countries and cultures embrace different sports
Published 8/17/2007
A round-up of the action from soccer's #1 league
Published 8/14/2007
These grocery store offenders can be placed into three very distinct categories; indoor shopping cart infractions, outdoor shopping cart infractions, and bad checkout line etiquette.
Published 8/14/2007
A look at how back to school has changed over the years
Published 8/13/2007
How the over 30 crowd can become athletic again. Check out your local community association or rec center as they always have tons of programs and activities going on that you can get involved in.
Published 8/13/2007
A humorous look at pro athletes who commit crimes
Published 8/12/2007
A lot has changed in that time as it has become a lot more socially acceptable for Dads to be the ones who stay home and have the women be the major breadwinner in the home.
Published 8/7/2007
The latest horror flick to come out of the Stan Winston Studios. Hearing Winston's (special effects wizard behind Alien, Terminator) name attached to this project gave me a bit of hope for this flick but those hopes were very quickly dashed.
Published 8/7/2007
A profile of Canadian singer Holly McNarland
Published 8/7/2007
Depression is an illness that one in five people will suffer in their lifetime but is a disease that is frequently ignored or untreated; the condition often prevents people from taking the appropriate steps to help themselves.
Published 8/3/2007
The best way to get that feeling is to visit some of the many castles that Scotland has throughout the country. I am going to talk about a few of the better one's to visit and some of the other attractions in the areas surrounding these castles.
Published 8/3/2007
I consulted my doctor (as everyone should do before embarking on a diet or exercise program of any kind) and she recommended that I take up walking.
Published 8/3/2007
For those of us who write a lot here at Associated Content, and other similar type sites, the question is always asked, "Where do you get all your ideas from?" I have a number of different things that I do that help me come up with new and exciting things to write about.
Published 8/3/2007
A basic introduction to paranormal investigation.
Published 8/1/2007
A humorous look at how men can enjoy the daytime soap opera General Hospital
Published 7/31/2007
Firenze's coffee menu is split into 3 different, but equally delicious categories. There is the coffee and specialty drinks which consist of latte's, espresso, cappuccino, caramel macchiato, and cafe mocha.
Published 7/31/2007
The new English Premier League season is almost upon us as Saturday August 11th signals the start of the action. With that in mind, I've compiled a team by team preview with my projected finish for each club
Published 7/25/2007
A review of some obscure dvd rental movies
Published 7/25/2007
The interior of the restaurant itself is fairly small and very tastefully decorated with Middle Eastern artifacts including swords, masks and hookahs which are basically ornate bong type instruments used for smoking many substances such as herbal fruits and tobacco.
Published 7/22/2007
It's tough to tell though whether the interest is sports related, or if the celebrity manic US public just loves the idea of Beckham and his Posh Spice wife Victoria moving to their part of the world. Only time will tell.
Published 7/22/2007
a description and review of the skyline ride at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Canada
Published 7/17/2007
A look at the current rise in popularity of horror movies
Published 6/21/2007
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