When Does “Banter” Become Sexual Harassment?

When Does “Banter” Become Sexual Harassment?

In the space of a week I have had two separate encounters with men behaving inappropriately with me. When I talk about them with some people, they say it’s outrageous and not on. Others have said I’ve taken it personally, it’s just a joke. One was a verbal remark, the other physical. Is one less vile than the other? Does it … Continue reading »

Do We Really Grow Up?

Do We Really Grow Up?

Whilst out at the park with my sister and my friend with her two little boys, I realised that us adults still enjoy the really simple and small things in life, exactly like her children. As I sat and pushed the boys on the swings, watching my sister and friend race each other on the … Continue reading »

The Pinterest Effect

The Pinterest Effect

Pinterest is the newest high profile social networking site. Many people have singed up and it can be used for both individual personal or business and brands. This article looks at what Pinterest is and why you should be using it either for your own pleasure or business needs.

Technology And Social Media: Making Language Ugly

Technology And Social Media: Making Language Ugly

Language is something that changes and adapts over time and with each generation. You sit at family meals and listen to your grandparents talk and they use language and structures which differ from ours. Although language is quick to evolve from generation to generation, it has become overly lazy and ugly in recent years. It’s not just … Continue reading »

Social Media Spoils TV

Social Media Spoils TV

Social media is the platform used to express oneself, share thoughts, feelings, keep others up to date. Many people use it to inform others about what they are doing right there and then. This can sometimes mean people issue updates on what they are watching on TV and what is happening in the show they … Continue reading »

5 Annoying Social Media Habits

5 Annoying Social Media Habits

For those of you who enjoy using social media, whether it be for business or personal use, you may have noticed online habits which don’t make much sense. This article looks at five traits which can be seen over various online networks and why they don’t work. 

5 Places You Don’t Want To Wake Up

5 Places You Don’t Want To Wake Up

Whilst out and about this weekend, I couldn’t help but hear a conversation a group of people, maybe late teens, early twenties, were having. They were talking about places they have woken up after a night out on the lash. Some of it was quite funny, others were worrying and dangerous. It got me thinking, which are … Continue reading »