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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing a college application essay that gets noticed: 1 of 5
So, you're applying to college. You've gotten your transcript together, you made your activities list and finally memorized your Social Security number because of countless applications asking for your personal information. You're about to crack your knuckles and pat yourself on the back because you think you're finally done.... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of apricots: 6 of 23
The rich, enticing orange color of the apricot is one that immediately draws you in. The sweet flavor and versatility of its use in culinary fare also makes the fruit a perennial favorite in pies and jams. But if you peel back the skin a little, you'll find that apricots can provide much more than a pleasurable taste on your ... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Hypertension: Symptoms and treatment: 2 of 7
Pulmonary hypertension, otherwise known simply as "high blood pressure," is the condition where the patient's blood pressure is raised to a chronic level. It can be either an essential (primary) or secondary condition, meaning that it is either related to another health condition (such as kidney disease or tumors) or that it ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of cranberries: 11 of 33
Although popular in combination with other foods, cranberries are not always the most popular fruit on its own. However, in nutritional value, it certainly has its own legs to stand on. The cranberry is one of the healthiest foods that a person can incorporate into their diet, and recent studies by researchers at Rutgers Univ... More..
Food & Drink > Baking The joys of vegan baking: 1 of 3
Before I went vegan, I avoided the oven and stove like the plague. First off, I was desperately pyrophobic. I was terrified that if my hands were anywhere near a flame (or even a hot surface for that matter), I'd instantaneously end up with third degree burns. And second, I was just too lazy to make anything that required mor... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues How to break up with a friend: 6 of 17
It's a fact of life: sometimes friends grow apart, and sometimes a break-up between them is inevitable. But how do you break-up with a friend in a way that is respectful and relatively drama-free? Well, there are many different answers to this question.The first strategy is to simply become more distant. As harsh as it may so... More..
Education > High School Humanities Which high school courses should be required of everyone?: 5 of 10
With the increasing anxieties about what classes to take in order to impress that college we're striving to please, certain classes seem to rise above in importance to others. Yet this often pushes courses that may actually be more significant in a student's day-to-day life to the wayside. Thus the question of what classes sh... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Acting: How to learn lines: 18 of 33
With my years of experience with acting and public speaking, I've found that you cannot even begin to work on character representation, humor and so on if you don't have your lines solidly memorized. This can be one of the most frustrating parts about the entire process of a show or performance, but I've used several strategi... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of pears: 10 of 18
With the growing focus on weight loss and body image in today's society, the word "pear" has become synonymous with body shape. However, the fruit's shape is not the only link that it has to health; it also has excellent nutritional benefits that can put you on the road to getting in the best shape that you can. Pears are hig... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Volunteering: 14 of 23
Volunteering is a wonderful way to help not only yourself but the community. However, the value of it could be compromised if it isn't for something that the volunteer is passionate about. Volunteering is, rather, going through the motions, knowing that it might help people but not necessarily caring. It's putting in the hour... More..