Toenail fungus, known by medical professionals as onychomycosis, is a fairly common affliction. Though it is rare in children, the risk of getting toenail fungus increases with age, and about half of all people will have it by age 70. Toenail fungus causes the infected nail or nails to become discolored, turning yellow or bro... More..
Though there are some good reasons to purchase stock in your employer, there are also some dangers to owning company stock. This is especially true if the company stock makes up a significant portion of your investment portfolio.Many people begin investing in their company's stock due to the ease of investing. They can sign u... More..
Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi. It is a genital ulcer disease, characterized by one or more painful ulcers on the genitalia. The incidence of chancroid is still rare in western industrialized nations, though it does seem to be increasing. It is much more common i... More..
Joel and Ethan Coen have made their mark on Hollywood as writers, directors and producers of quirky films that are difficult to classify into traditional movie genres.Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Joel in 1954 and Ethan in 1957, the Coen brothers work so closely together that they are sometimes called "The Two-Headed Direct... More..
Hangnails are small pieces of dead skin that split off from the side or base of a fingernail. They often catch on clothes and papers, which can be painful. Luckily, fixing and preventing hangnails is fairly easy.When you notice a hangnail, your first instinct may be to bite or tear it off. That is not a good way to take care ... More..
Gus Van Sant's influence on filmmaking today stems from his ability to take a low budget and a cast of mostly unknown actors and make a compelling picture. In the process, he has opened up the market for smaller budget, independent releases.Two of Van Sant's early films, "Drugstore Cowboy" and "My Own Private Idaho", brought ... More..
A study published in the September 2006 issue of Pediatrics found that 60% of children who were overweight during their preschool years were still overweight by age 12. Numerous studies have shown that children and teenagers who are overweight are more likely to be overweight as adults. What was once thought of as cute baby f... More..
I used to work for a company that did the majority of its advertising through direct mail. We extensively tracked our direct mail campaigns to determine their success. We repeated the ones that were successful and dropped the ones that were not. I learned a lot about how to measure the impact of direct mail campaigns from tha... More..
The best martial arts movie directors are those who brought something new to the genre and had a far-reaching and lasting impact on cinema.Akira Kurosawa is one of the most respected martial arts film directors. A trained artist, Kurosawa paid tremendous attention to the visual details of costume and set design. His films wer... More..
The best educational science festivals are those that plan special events aimed at students and teachers that give them something to take back to the classroom. Here are a few examples of the best educational events at science festivals around the world.The Australian Science Festival holds a school program entitled ActewAGL'... More..
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