Kit Marsters
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Kit Marsters is what is called a “mature” student, or she will be when the course starts in October. She used to be in business management, but is now pursuing a career in journalism and novel editing.
She’s a moderator and newsletter editor on a major writing site, and she loves to write about anything and everything, including but not limited to politics, animal welfare, and the weird and wonderful aspects of daily life.

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Facebook Games - Let the People Decide What They 'Like'

(13) Comments | Posted 31 January 2012 | (21:46)

When MindJolt SGN abandoned their (fluff)Friends game, an entire community of players was left dazed and confused. They weren't entirely sure what to believe - they'd been lied to, subjected to half-truths and corporate spin, and certain issues were never resolved.

They'd been told that rumours about...

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Government's Use of Atos to Combat Benefit Fraud is Flawed, Costly and Counterproductive

(32) Comments | Posted 30 December 2011 | (00:00)

Benefit scroungers. They're everywhere, according to the tabloids. They laze about, watching Sky TV on their giant plasmas, whilst decent, hardworking taxpayers pay for their various addictions and holidays abroad.

But are they really everywhere? Despite the hype, the figures show the claimants in a different light. According to the...

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2011 - The Year of Them Versus Us

(0) Comments | Posted 29 December 2011 | (15:12)

2011: the year when a lot happened, according to the BBC. They're not wrong. The world has witnessed some terrible disasters. There have been uprisings and protests, some of them active to this day. On a national and political level, there has been plenty of discussion about disproportionate...

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On a Wing and a Prayer - Charity in the Age of Austerity

(1) Comments | Posted 13 December 2011 | (21:37)

The Holidays are approaching. People are decorating their homes ahead of celebrations, and rushing around to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Amidst all the merriment, charitable organisations work hard to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and needy members of society. It's a tough job. There's...

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Big Brother On Channel 5 - Does It Have A Future?

(1) Comments | Posted 9 November 2011 | (14:22)

In just a couple of days' time, Channel 5's first run of Big Brother will come to an end. The doors will close, the lights will switch off, and host Brian Dowling will go back to whatever it is he does when not presenting the show.

The last housemate...

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X Factor's Sami Brookes - Talent Over Image?

(0) Comments | Posted 18 October 2011 | (16:44)

If you are amongst those who like a bit of reality television, the name Sami Brookes may sound familiar to you. The 31-year-old X Factor contestant from North Wales impressed the judges with her audition, in which she sang Whitney Houston's One Moment In Time.

Now in the...

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Big Brother Versus Mr Nikki Cowan - The Ongoing Saga

(1) Comments | Posted 23 September 2011 | (16:13)

Whilst for many viewers the Big Brother experience on Channel 5 has soured somewhat, for Nikki Cowan it's personal. Living only a stone's throw away from Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, he's perfectly placed to be the official reporter for Big Brother's Bit on the Radio, the...

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Big Brother - How to Win Back Viewers

(4) Comments | Posted 18 September 2011 | (22:52)

Channel 5 must have expected ratings to drop after Celebrity Big Brother. They must have expected it, as Celebrity Big Brother tends to attract a higher amount of viewers than the regular series. Whether or not they expected a drop of nearly 50% compared to the last series on Channel...

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Big Brother - Has it Successfully Moved On?

(0) Comments | Posted 8 September 2011 | (18:19)

With Celebrity Big Brother out of the way, and a new series of regular Big Brother about to start, what can the viewer expect from Channel 5's take on the worldwide phenomenon?

According to spinoff show Bit on the Side, 14 housemates will enter the house on...

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Celebrity Big Brother - Worth Checking Out?

(0) Comments | Posted 27 August 2011 | (13:31)

You may not have noticed it, but Celebrity Big Brother is back. The papers are quiet, Channel 5 hasn't changed its schedule to accommodate live footage, and there aren't any A-listers in the house, but it's here, and it will be for another couple of weeks. CBB will be followed...

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The Cynical World Of Romance Scammers

(0) Comments | Posted 26 August 2011 | (19:55)

Dating websites help people get together. That's pretty much the promise they give to their members. Whether you're looking for a fleeting, passionate encounter or marriage with children, there will be others there with similar interests and you never know, you might hit the jackpot!

Signing up for a dating...

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