Maxine Clarke
Max Clarke is a first-time parent and part-time copywriter for a holiday services company. Holiday Extras provides airport parking, hotels and lounges as well as theatre and theme park breaks and other travel services. Max is looking forward to lots of happy times and travels with her partner and their little boy.
Articles by this Author
Is There A Specific Ocean?
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 11/17/2008
- Humor
- Unrated
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?
The Mamma Mia! Phenomenon
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 11/2/2008
- Entertainment
- Unrated
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?
Family Things To Do in London this Autumn and Winter
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 10/23/2008
- Unrated
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.
Swap Your Bible For The Side Of A Bus
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 10/22/2008
- Religion
- Unrated
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.
Five Ways To Pass The Time
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 10/22/2008
- Unrated
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?
Five Ways To Annoy People You Work With
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 10/21/2008
- Humor
- Unrated
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.
Old Versus New: A Fair Comparison?
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 10/20/2008
- Sports
- Unrated
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.
Why I Prefer Atheism To Religion
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 10/19/2008
- Religion
- Unrated
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.
Halloween Chills and Thrills
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 09/26/2008
- Religion
- Unrated
Pumpkins, gory costumes, spiders and E-numbered-up kids hammering on your door. Are you ready for this year's Halloween-fest? The supermarkets have been since the last Bank Holiday in August, so what's it all about?
Working From Home - Is It All That?
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 09/22/2008
- Career
- Unrated
In this article, we will take a look at just five reasons why employees prefer an office environment to the surroundings of home.
