As of February 2012, I've decided to stop updating this formally as a portfolio. Thanks for stopping by and reading what I've posted; I decided it was best for me to move on from this and focus on more creative work, instead of documenting simple in-the-job writing.

Friday 29 July 2011

Sound Screen: Leeds to Ulaanbaatar - Sound Screen Sponsors Mongol Rally Hopefuls

While it's a small and unassuming website, I like to help good causes. That's why I made Sound Screen an official sponsor of The Shantastics, who are going on a 10,000 mile drive from Goodwood to Mongolia in the name of two great causes.

For this big feature, click here to read it all.

Thursday 28 July 2011

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Coach van Bennekom Looks Forward to Next Blaze Campaign

New Jersey Blaze women's coach Erwin van Bennekom has had an exciting season in charge of the Blaze women as they embarked on their inaugural season, complementing the second-year men's team to bring yet more soccer to South Brunswick in 2011.

Learn more here.

Wednesday 27 July 2011

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win (Beastie Boys feat. Santigold, 2011)

The Beastie Boys return to Music Videodrome for good reason, as Spike Jonze delivers another solid-gold offering that delivers for both the original song as well as its remixes.

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Monday 25 July 2011

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Yolanda Be Cool (feat. D Cup)

With 14 platinum titles to its name, 'We No Speak Americano' managed to speak volumes to music lovers around the world. Here I give a brief explanation about the single.

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Thursday 21 July 2011

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men Close Season vs Erie, Buffalo

The Blaze men finished their season with a tough double-header against the Erie Admirals and FC Buffalo respectively, aiming to claim six points between the two. However, with a shortstaffed team due to injuries and illnesses, it was never going to be an easy ride for the South Brunswick-based squad.

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Wednesday 20 July 2011

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Witness (Roots Manuva, 2001)

Roots Manuva buries the hatchet at his old school by addressing a poor performance at a sports day in one of the most overlooked videos of the last few years.

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Tuesday 19 July 2011

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Close 2011 Campaign vs Red Bulls, Italians

The Colonials were able to make up for a past defeat against the New York Red Bulls by holding the world-famous organisation's NPSL team to a 2-2 draw in Newark. However, they were unable to keep the Italians from claiming the title in their final game of the season.

More available here.

Monday 18 July 2011

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Mr Blobby

Mr Blobby somehow managed to grace the UK Singles Chart in 1993 with this woeful pop hit. Let me explain a little bit more about this travesty.

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Friday 15 July 2011

Epiphany Solutions Blog: Social Media: Is it Becoming More, or Less, Individual?

In my first-ever post for my company's blog, I explore how I perceive the issue of individuality among social media sites over the last ten years or so. Is it getting better or worse?

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Wednesday 13 July 2011

leedsuncut.co.uk: Where to visit in Leeds

As an extra piece for Leeds Uncut, I covered a bit more about what people can do in Leeds. There's plenty, trust me.

I'll prove it here.

Tuesday 12 July 2011

yorkuncut.co.uk: Where to visit in York

In a slight departure from my Leeds-based work, I helped York Uncut with their promotion of the city. To be fair, it's not hard to make it sound great.

Click here to see why.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Hit by Revolution, Snow in Tough Week

The New Jersey Blaze men's team were unable to take any points from last week's two match-ups, falling to FC Reading Revolution and Pocono Snow away from home as their close-of-season schedule proved to be as tough as expected

Full story here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Morris County Colonials): Colonials Look to Final Games After Tough Double-Header

The Morris County Colonials had a tough week against two of the most prestigious sporting organisations in the north-east, playing the New York Red Bulls and New York Athletic Club (NYAC) in the space of five days.

Click here for more about the two games.

Wednesday 6 July 2011

Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Sexy Boy (Air, 1998)

Follow the path of a monkey as he travels through space and returns to Earth, much to the delight of the human race, in this cracking video from the French electropop duo.

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Monday 4 July 2011

Sound Screen: One Hit Wonderland - Musical Youth

Youngsters clearly sang about drugs and created a hit that won over the hearts of millions of people in 1982. Or not, as I explain.

Click here for more about Musical Youth's single.

New Jersey Soccer Group (New Jersey Blaze): Blaze Men Restart Season vs Revolution; Women Face NYAC

After a three-week break, the New Jersey Blaze men are gearing up to play FC Reading Revolution on July 8th. Meanwhile, the Blaze women will be at home to take on New York Athletic Club.

More here.

New Jersey Soccer Group (Millburn Magic): Millburn Magic Gear Up to Face Fury of Long Island

The Millburn Magic continue their 2011 campaign with an away trip to play the Long Island Fury at Aviator Field, Brooklyn, having drawn 0-0 in the home leg in early June.

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