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    • The 'noob' factor?

      So, I have a new job. It fits all my criteria, it uses my fashion know-how, passion for writing, pay and benefits fulfil my needs and yet although absolutely perfect on paper it makes me have to face one of the things I hate. Being ‘the new oneâ... | Read More

      • Elona
      • | Feb 26 2012
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      • | 4 comments
    • Worth of the Knight and Bishop

      To the usual chess wizard, a knight is a knight and a bishop is a bishop. They are worth 3 points, and so an exchange of the pieces is considered an equal one. Now, although the pieces are of equal value, their worth is entirely subject to their ... | Read More

      • Elona
      • | Sep 16 2011
      • | 691 views
      • | 9 comments
    • Contagion: one of the scariest films ever.

        We have a VCD copy of Wolfgang Peter’s 1995 film Outbreak. People dying from a deadly virus for which there was no vaccine. Sam and Alex watched that film so many times when they were toddlers. Sam because she thought the monkey (the hoast ... | Read More

      • Elona
      • | Sep 13 2011
      • | 379 views
      • | 4 comments
    • Oh no, its 'that' person.

        A friend of mine showed me this and I thought it was too good not to share. I heard this type of conversation far too many times in my workplace, and I’m sure many of you can relate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tE7re_gnEg&feature=pl... | Read More

      • Elona
      • | Sep 07 2011
      • | 314 views
      • | 0 comments
    • Playlist's for Life (Playing Chess)

      Music for Chess   A friend I met on chess.com inspired this blog. So thanks to Vance917, I have decided to show off some songs I listen too whilst playing chess myself.   Chess is a game I have been neglecting lately. Mostly due to having lit... | Read More

      • Elona
      • | Jun 01 2011
      • | 966 views
      • | 17 comments