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I am 35, married with two children, and live in a country town in New South Wales, Australia. I am a Part time Registered Nurse (operating theatre) and also part time violinist and pianist. I have always enjoyed writing, and did better at creative subjects

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Sciences > Medical Technology Different types of body thermometers and how to use them: 1 of 10
There are several types of thermometers used in health care today. The choice of thermometer usually depends on the patient and their condition, and the resources on hand at the time.In the Australian health system today the most commonly seen thermometers are digital. Some are in the form of a probe which is covered by a pla... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Causes and cures of eczema: 4 of 16
Eczema - from the Greek "eksein", to boil out (Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary). This is an inflammatory condition of the skin which may be either acute or chronic. It involves redness and itching of the skin often combined with vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs. In some cases it may be dry, other cases have ... More..
Sciences > Psychology How some women's mental state is affected by giving birth: 1 of 3
It would be unlikely that any woman who has had a child growing inside her, and then delivered that child into the world, is unchanged by the experience. Whether it be a good or bad experience is very subjective, however I have no doubt that we are all changed in some regard from it. I remember the day I found out I was pregn... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) What is music?: 15 of 37
What do you think of when asked the question "What is music?" A dictionary definition would mention things like musical compositions, combinations of notes rhythm and pitch, and other such phrases. A scientist might say it was to do with sound waves and how they interact with the human ear. But these cold and sterile images a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My Jack Russell Terriers: 3 of 7
I have had a few different breeds of dogs in my time however by far and away the most amusing have been Jack Russell terriers. Their energy and enthusiasm is nothing short of infectious.It all started with Dodi, my first JR. My brother is a farmer and names all his Kelpie sheep dogs after members of the British Royal Family. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Why boys seem to only look for physical beauty: 13 of 27
As much as we think we are civilized in this the 21st century, some things are still pretty basic urges! Men have been programmed for thousands of years to continue the species by mating with as many females as possible. How can we expect this programming to stop cold turkey in a matter of decades? As a woman I feel for the m... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Getting started with a musical instrument: Tips for beginners: 8 of 16
What sort of a place would the world be without music? It celebrates every emotion we ever experience in our lifetimes - love, death, despair, grief, happiness, anger, and heartache just to name a few. As a violinist and pianist of some thirty years I can honestly say it has been the thing that has seen me through all of thes... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The top-selling music artist in history: 3 of 6
It is difficult to say who would be the top-selling music artist in history. Each period of music has had it's greats, and how can we compare the likes of JS Bach to Elvis, or the Beatles? If it was judged by volume of work then some of the old masters would come in well in front. The likes of Bach wrote hundreds of compositi... More..
Health & Fitness > Surgery Is it acceptable for children to have gastric bypass surgery?: 1 of 2
Gastric bypass surgery in children for weight loss reasons is simply a cop-out. Obesity is a serious problem in modern society, especially amongst our children, however resorting to surgery is sending out the wrong message and will not help the cause of the problem. Surely it would be more beneficial to educate children and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Keys to curbing sibling rivalry: 11 of 19
Having a baby is difficult enough for parents so imagine how a sibling must feel at the thought of a new little member of the family arriving! After all that attention to themselves, how can Number One possibly be expected to cope when Number Two is loudly thrust upon the household? When pregnant with my second child I wonder... More..