Articles written by Kristen Skywalker

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - Kristen Skywalker

Currently pursuing a postgraduate education in health sciences.

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Arts & Humanities > Dance (Other) Why men (secretly) love to dance: 4 of 33
Have you ever seen a man hit the dance floor once the music starts playing? I guess it's probably a rare sight, though it may still be possible to spot it sometimes. Does that mean that men do not like dancing? No. In fact, most men (like women) actually love dancing, but they normally do that in secret. Why you may ask? Wel... More..
Business > Advertising A guide to free advertising methods: 3 of 18
Advertising for free. Sounds too good to be true? Well think again, for it is possible to have free advertising. It depends on how you do it, and how you want it. So now comes the question of who can help you advertise? Well, there are just two simple and straightforward options. Number one being YOU yourself and two, others... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs?: 13 of 40
I feel that school systems should not move to full-day kindergarten programs. And for some very good reasons. Firstly, I feel that at such a young and tender age, kids would not have a very long attention span. Extending the school day to a full-day program may not be beneficial of them in terms of the amount of information ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Kava's use and the risk of serious liver damage: 3 of 8
Kava (also known as Piper methysticum) is a plant which originates from the Pacific region. It is commonly consumed as a drink after being grinded and processed. People normally drink kava for sleep-inducing purposes, as it calms and relaxes them and prepares them for sleep subsequently. The effectiveness of kava to induce s... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally wrong to use mice or dogs in medical research?: 19 of 48
No, I think it all depends on how you look at the situation. Firstly, if we say that its morally wrong to use mice or dogs in research, does it also mean that we should start going vegetarian as well? Thousands of animals are being slaughtered daily to obtain their meat as food and they probably go through much more pain tha... More..
Sciences > Zoology Get to know the blue-footed booby: 4 of 8
What on earth is a blue-footed booby? The name itself seems to imply that the creature has blue feet. Now that would really be a sight! And after some research on the net, I found that yes indeed the blue-footed booby does have blue feet, in fact bright blue feet. Additionally, it looks like a miniature dodo. How does it loo... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Nail polishes that last: 1 of 2
Nail polishes- they can be said to be a woman's second best friend other than diamonds. Almost every woman enjoys painting her nails, buying an assortment of polishes with different colours so that there's almost one for every occasion. Have I hit the nail on the spot? When it comes to nail polish, I feel that price should n... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Health concerns related to nail biting: 1 of 1
Nail biting is one habit which is hard to break once an individual has started to develop it. It is not only unsightly but also makes a person looks less confident. Nail biting is also associated with some health problems and I shall continue to elaborate the potential health risks below. We may not realize it but beneath ou... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care How to treat your yellowed nails: 1 of 1
Yellow nails can be caused by a variety of factors. One common cause of it is due to fungal infection. Often, when our nails are damaged, it becomes a common entry point for fungi to enter, especially toenails which are constantly being exposed to moist socks or stockings that we wear. A discoloration of the nails is one of ... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Girls: How to make the first move: 3 of 5
Traditionally, guys have always been the ones to make the first move, but now as time progresses, it becomes acceptable and alright for girls to make the first move too! So you spot a guy that makes your heart skip a beat and causes butterflies to flutter around madly in your stomach. So now what? How do you make the first m... More..