Derek Slark

I was undecided whether to use an alias or write under my own name; I decided that I would go with my own name. The reasons for this are firstly, there are not many of us Slarks’ in the world so we need to get our name spread around, and secondly, it would be like a self-enforcing accountability in that I would only write articles that I would be happy to put my name to.

My interests, if you are interested, are Retro and Modernist design, music, of which I have an eclectic taste, art and photography. I upload selected photos that I wish to offer for sale to the image bank site “Fotolia”. If you are interested in submitting your own photos or you are looking for royalty-free images for your hub, there are now millions to choose from as little as 7 Pence/14 Cents (follow the link http://en.fotolia.com/partner/272690 ).

So, my Hubs, what will they be about? Well really anything that has taken my interest and that I want to find out more about. If I find the subject interesting, then I believe somewhere there are other people that will too.

Fancy yourself as a writer, then why not join Hubpages and give it a go? You can do it just for fun, or you can make yourself some money, the amount depending on the time and effort you put into it. To join Hubpages, click on the folowing link: https://hubpages.com/_1c9qou2cdvo8h/user/new/

In the Spotlight

Childrens Letters to Santa

A selection of children's messages to Santa Clause, or Father Christmas, that will enchant you. Some will fill you with Christmas cheer, whilst others will leave you misty eyed. If you have trouble getting into the Christmas spirit, this is sure to be the cure.

In the Spotlight

James Bond 007 Rolex Watches - As Worn on Screen

Rolex watches as worn by James Bond in the 007 movies, listed and described in chronological order from Dr.No to Licence to Kill. Like Bond his rolex watches were both tough and reliable.

In the Spotlight

A to Z of Love Quotes

This is a long list of quotes about love, from romantic quotes to humorous sayings and beyond.

In the Spotlight

Marilyn Monroe - The Book Reader

Marilyn Monroe, known to the world as a Hollywood Star, a blonde bombshell, screen sex goddess, and less flatteringly, a dumb blonde; but to her impassioned fans and to intellectuals, they knew that there were brains behind the blonde. Marilyn...

In the Spotlight

Size Does Matter (or, What Dress Size Are You Really?)

You try a dress on in one shop and you are a size 10. You go into another shop and you are a size 12 or maybe a 38 if the store stocks European sizes. The question “Does it come in my size?” can result in total confusion, there is so much...

In the Spotlight

A to Z of Friendship Quotes

A comprehensive list of quotes about friendship grouped alphabetically: Qualities of a true Friend; What is Friendship?; General Quotes about Friends & Friendship; Humorous Friendship Quotes; Proverbs

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  Friendship

  A to Z of Friendship Quotes

  9 years ago

  A comprehensive list of quotes about friendship grouped alphabetically: Qualities of a true Friend; What is Friendship?; General Quotes about Friends & Friendship; Humorous Friendship Quotes; Proverbs

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  Watches

  Minimalist Watches Available Online

  11 years ago

  A selection of watches chosen for their minimalistic style and function. The wrist watches here have been selected for their purity of design and function, featuring the minimum required to provide the basic purpose of a watch - to indicate the time.

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  Movie Trivia

  James Bond 007 Rolex Watches - As Worn on Screen

  12 years ago

  Rolex watches as worn by James Bond in the 007 movies, listed and described in chronological order from Dr.No to Licence to Kill. Like Bond his rolex watches were both tough and reliable.

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  Kitchen

  Buy a Designer Can Opener online

  9 years ago

  So why should a can opener be just a utilitarian design based on function only? Why can't a basic everyday kitchen implement be beautiful or sensuous to the touch; not an implement to be hidden away in a drawer, only to come out when needed, but an...

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  Icons

  Marilyn Monroe - The Book Reader

  9 years ago

  Marilyn Monroe, known to the world as a Hollywood Star, a blonde bombshell, screen sex goddess, and less flatteringly, a dumb blonde; but to her impassioned fans and to intellectuals, they knew that there were brains behind the blonde. Marilyn...

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  Letters & Correspondence

  Childrens Letters to Santa

  10 years ago

  A selection of children's messages to Santa Clause, or Father Christmas, that will enchant you. Some will fill you with Christmas cheer, whilst others will leave you misty eyed. If you have trouble getting into the Christmas spirit, this is sure to be the cure.

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  Romance

  A to Z of Love Quotes

  18 months ago

  This is a long list of quotes about love, from romantic quotes to humorous sayings and beyond.

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  Romance

  Love is... 45 Years Old

  8 years ago

  The delightful “Love is…” cartoons celebrated their 45th year of publication in 2015. The drawings featured a little boy and girl, representing adults, with “Love Is…”, in the upper-right corner, and the rest of the phrase appearing...

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  Women's Fashion & Clothing Styles

  Size Does Matter (or, What Dress Size Are You Really?)

  12 years ago

  You try a dress on in one shop and you are a size 10. You go into another shop and you are a size 12 or maybe a 38 if the store stocks European sizes. The question “Does it come in my size?” can result in total confusion, there is so much...

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  Cars

  Pelican Wrecks Million Dollar Bugatti Veyron

  11 years ago

  The Bugatti Veyron, a perfectly balanced combination of high powered performance and sleek uncompromising design. An extraordinary automobile that can only be described in superlative terms. Even at a complete standstill the car’s enormous power...

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  Dessert Cakes

  How to Make Chocolate Crunchie Tiffin

  11 years ago

  A Chocoholics dream. This is my own variation of a traditional Tiffin recipe using bars of Cadbury’s Crunchie (chocolate covered bars of golden honeycomb). The origin of the word “tiffin”, used by the English in India, is said to come from...