http://www.artipot.com/authors/10099/samantha-gilmartin/ Latest articles by Samantha Gilmartin from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/376829/is-rock-band-suitable-for-my-children.htm A short article looking at the incredibly popular Rock Band video game franchise and its suitability for younger gamers. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:25:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376829/is-rock-band-suitable-for-my-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364465/susan-boyle-this-seasons-latest-craze.htm We're at it again. Just three months after the death of reality TV star Jade Goody and we are on our way to destroying yet another celebrity. This time, we have picked a 47 year old Scottish virgin who looks like crap but has the voice of an angel. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:17:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364465/susan-boyle-this-seasons-latest-craze.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/347536/popular-poetry-please-carol-ann-duffy-the-first-female-poet-laureate.htm With the most widely read British poet alive today being named Poet Laureate, can Carol Ann Duffy rejuvenate the art for the 21st century? Tue, 12 May 2009 00:56:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/347536/popular-poetry-please-carol-ann-duffy-the-first-female-poet-laureate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/346729/planet-x-2012-and-the-end-of-the-world.htm 2012 is marked as an important year for many people. While the Brits will be joyously celebrating the arrival of the Olympic flame, hundreds, maybe thousands of people across the globe will be preparing for doomsday. Mon, 11 May 2009 09:28:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/346729/planet-x-2012-and-the-end-of-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/346130/the-sexiest-women-in-the-world-will-the-global-economic-slowdown-change-our-perceptions-of-beauty.htm The 2009 FHM Top 100 Sexiest Women in the world listing has been revealed, but what does it tell us about the world? Sun, 10 May 2009 21:11:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/346130/the-sexiest-women-in-the-world-will-the-global-economic-slowdown-change-our-perceptions-of-beauty.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/318079/reporting-the-news-how-tv-is-fighting-back.htm With the incredible rise of the internet, traditional news bulletins on TV, radio and in newspapers have had to dramatically alter the way they engage with their audiences. With a new emphasis on comment, celebrity stories and shock tactics, we look at how traditional news organisations are fighting the broadband revolution. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:16:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/318079/reporting-the-news-how-tv-is-fighting-back.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/313669/just-jade-the-life-and-death-of-a-tv-celeb.htm Jade Goody was the first 'star' to be born and die in the media spotlight and what a shame it is. The bigger shame lies in the fact that more people want to know her now than the whole time she was alive. Are we a nation of fickle idiots? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:04:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/313669/just-jade-the-life-and-death-of-a-tv-celeb.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/312276/start-a-band-in-three-easy-steps-myspace-facebook-and-twitter.htm Stop complaining - it's not that hard to break into the music industry when you have the internet on your side. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:21:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/312276/start-a-band-in-three-easy-steps-myspace-facebook-and-twitter.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/307778/twitter-a-laymans-guide.htm A beginner's guide to the biggest social networking phenomenon of the year: Twitter Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:03:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/307778/twitter-a-laymans-guide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/279728/natures-unloved-the-fascinating-world-of-ugly-animals.htm A short fact-file on three of nature's ugliest but most fascinating creatures. The naked mole rat, the hagfish and the axolotl. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:32:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/279728/natures-unloved-the-fascinating-world-of-ugly-animals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/278579/not-a-hallmark-holiday-the-ancient-history-of-st-valentines-day.htm Many consider St Valentine's Day to be a creation of greetings card companies, little more than an excuse for shops to push paper hearts and saccharine, sentimentality laden cards. It would seem however, that there is far more to St Valentine's Day than meets the eye. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:56:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/278579/not-a-hallmark-holiday-the-ancient-history-of-st-valentines-day.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/277810/heath-ledger-and-the-oscar-its-just-a-bad-joke.htm Almost a year to the day he was found dead of a drug overdose in a Manhattan apartment, Heath Ledger has been named as a best-supporting actor Oscar nominee. What a surprise! Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:05:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/277810/heath-ledger-and-the-oscar-its-just-a-bad-joke.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269085/on-her-majestys-not-so-secret-service.htm Why shouldn't spies own our media now there are no secrets safe from the Xbox generation? Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:59:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269085/on-her-majestys-not-so-secret-service.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268794/is-the-well-dressed-briton-about-to-lose-more-than-the-shirt-off-their-back.htm The announcement that Viyella has gone into administration brings fears that many other old-established bastions of the British sartorial identity may be at risk of extinction. Who will survive? Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:47:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268794/is-the-well-dressed-briton-about-to-lose-more-than-the-shirt-off-their-back.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268280/sorry-seems-to-be-the-hardest-word.htm George Bush gained a fair amount of respect for his farewell speech for standing up for his actions and not apologising. Could Prince Harry and others learn from Dubya? Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:52:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268280/sorry-seems-to-be-the-hardest-word.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267116/a-million-here-a-million-there-soon-it-adds-up-to-real-money.htm How to make money in a recession, and still be better liked than a banker. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:26:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267116/a-million-here-a-million-there-soon-it-adds-up-to-real-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267077/wags-are-sitting-on-an-underground-secret-in-cheshire.htm Brrr! Britain shivers under Arctic condition, and for one all-too-brief period, Cheshire becomes famous for something other than having been home to top football players such as Rio Ferdinand, Cristiano Ronaldo, Peter Crouch, and before them the King and Queen of WAG glam, Posh and Becks. And the man they must thank is Scotsman John MacAdam. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:19:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267077/wags-are-sitting-on-an-underground-secret-in-cheshire.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/266914/petrolheads-must-unite-to-fight-recession.htm One hundred years of British heroes say Max Mosely is wrong to bring in go-slow, cut price tactics to F1. This is no way to save a country in recession. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:22:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/266914/petrolheads-must-unite-to-fight-recession.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/265847/who-wants-a-politician-as-their-personal-trainer.htm What have Gordon Brown, Vladimir Putin, Nigella Lawson's dad and Tony Blair, but not Winston Churchill, have in common? A fascination with food and fitness. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:08:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/265847/who-wants-a-politician-as-their-personal-trainer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/265846/housey-housey-the-games-people-play-to-boost-property-prices.htm From the gambling palaces of Las vegas to the council houses of Amsterdam and Brtain's rolling green acres, the hunt is on to find promising property in which to invest. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:06:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/265846/housey-housey-the-games-people-play-to-boost-property-prices.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/259249/dont-carp-about-your-cold-turkey.htm Count your blessings; there's worse things to look at in the New Year than the remains of the Christmas bird. In Eastern Europe it's cold carp that will be filling the fridge. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:09:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/259249/dont-carp-about-your-cold-turkey.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/259246/carol-vorderman-countdown-to-the-end-of-the-ignorant-celebrity.htm Carol Vorderman, Jade Goody and Winston Churchill all failed to impress their teachers. But is education now more important than celebrity when it comes to making money? Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:06:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/259246/carol-vorderman-countdown-to-the-end-of-the-ignorant-celebrity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/257815/a-short-history-of-the-muppets.htm The Muppets are perhaps the best known puppets in the world. This article explores how they came to be and their slow rise to fame. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:24:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/257815/a-short-history-of-the-muppets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249025/fallible-apple-three-apple-gadgets-that-didnt-take.htm Apple have not always had the success we see today. This article takes a brief look at three gadgets the people behind the iPhone have produced over the years that didn't quite make the cut. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:24:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249025/fallible-apple-three-apple-gadgets-that-didnt-take.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240344/i-have-a-complaint-a-look-at-the-world-of-outrage-and-complaint-in-the-british-media.htm With the recent furore over the offensive radio broadcast made by Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross still fresh in everyone's minds, we take a look at how complaints are processed and what other famous broadcasts have attracted severe critical backlashes Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:12:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240344/i-have-a-complaint-a-look-at-the-world-of-outrage-and-complaint-in-the-british-media.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/240146/is-the-tomb-raider-franchise-dead.htm Tomb Raider games and their world-famous heroin, Lara Croft have been staples in the software collections of gamers across the globe since 1996. After constant reinventions, re-releases and merchandising has the franchise grown stale and can the latest installment save the once beloved title from falling into games store's bargain bin. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:49:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/240146/is-the-tomb-raider-franchise-dead.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239802/puff-puff-give-the-great-cannabis-debate-continues.htm Now a class C drug, the government are thinking of re-categorising cannabis back to Class B. This articel covers the main arguments of both sides. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:25:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239802/puff-puff-give-the-great-cannabis-debate-continues.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239616/three-strange-european-christmas-traditions.htm Christmas is coming and with it come a whole host of rituals and traditions that have become commonplace in the USA and UK. In some areas of Europe however, Christmas is celebrated in some very interesting and unusual ways. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:33:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239616/three-strange-european-christmas-traditions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234742/the-con-of-the-60s-a-look-at-the-reality-behind-the-decade-synonymous-with-peace-and-love.htm Today the 1960s are viewed with the warming sparkle of nostalgia: Hendrix, The Beatles, peace, love, drugs, flowers and freedoms. However, with the decade also heralding the gruesome Vietnam War, numerous political assassinations, the Altamont Concert and the Kent State Massacre, we may question just how legitimate this rosy tint really is. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:28:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234742/the-con-of-the-60s-a-look-at-the-reality-behind-the-decade-synonymous-with-peace-and-love.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/232526/worst-case-scenarios-zombie-outbreak.htm A tongue in cheek guide to surviving a zombie outbreak this Halloween. All you'll ever need to know to escape the shambling undead hordes should they rise from the grave on October 31st. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:46:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/232526/worst-case-scenarios-zombie-outbreak.htm