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I am a 24 year old junior worker in my industry; am currently based in New York City.

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Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Visual difference between a sunrise and a sunset: 8 of 26
Sunrise begins as a sparkle of light against a dark horizon. A tethering glisten, and then a seductive wisp. The clouds in the sky scatter the rays in an expansive fashion. From a reddish glow to an orange hue, the shape of the sun gently declares itself with the creeping heat. Towards the ebb of its laboring rise, the full m... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 58 of 182
I had the unique experience of living with Childhood Depression; with the not-so-unique situation of not being diagnosed at all at that time.It was only in retrospect, as a young adult that I recognised the signs and symptoms I experienced so many years ago. Untreated depression can resolve, often with irreversible sequelae; ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 129 of 396
Katie's Journey Through China & Tibet (an exerpt)Katie was awakened from her sleep by the gentle morning breeze and a group of migrating swallows flying by.Oh my,' she thought. The Flying Carpet has been traveling the whole night without rest. As she started to feel sorry for the Carpet she was suddenly distracted by a strang... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression The way antidepressants work: 3 of 9
Some people still feel squeamish about taking medications to help with mood elevation or something to do with the mind.' It doesn't help with the bad press that some psychotropic drugs have been getting lately; starting with the Prozac fiasco.Knowledge is power; as they say. And knowing how antidepressants work might empower ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Signs and symptoms of depression: 2 of 6
Depression? That means sadness, right? Heck, everybody experiences sadness. It's good for building character. There really is no need for knowing the so-called signs and symptoms, right?Dead wrong! Clinical depression (also called major depressive disorder) is a state of intense sadness, melancholia or despair that has advanc... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Ethical problems in healthcare: Finding solutions: 1 of 3
Ethics are set of laws within the healthcare community of which guarantees its autonomy, of its ability to govern itself. Its existence is the more assuring advertisement billboard to the public of the integrity of the profession and that their sick are in good, reliable, compassionate hands.The existence of an ideal in a mat... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) How to interpret your thyroid test: 1 of 3
The thyroid function test is commonly utilized tool by the physician to determine they thyroid status of an individual. It involves the detection and measurement (assay)of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and T3 and T4; the two thyroid hormones.As a screening tool, only the TSH assay is usually ordered, as it has a relativel... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Halloween tales: 11 of 32
He had only one more case to do.His friends and family had teased him when he chose Pathology for residency. Look who's laughing now. At the recent medical school reunion, none could openly admit to loving their jobs as much as he could. Most are either burnt out or grown complacent. His fire is just starting to ignite. Dr Mi... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Women: Health benefits of lifting weights: 13 of 33
It is now common knowledge that exercise of at least 20 minutes per day (plus a healthy diet and abstention of smoking) is essential to healthy living. It improves sleep patterns, feelings of wellness', and boosts the immune system, amongst other good stuff. In that, many of us indulge in 10-20 minutes of aerobic exercises su... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture The second greatest commandment: Love of neighbor: 4 of 10
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour."-Matthew 5:43 Perhaps he is a really rich fellow,And you are poor,And living in your little hut, nibbling off a meager pensionSide-by-side to his lordly mansion;You see every day his estates,His fine linen, and his sumptuous banquets;God has given him these gifts, filling his cup to the brimThe... More..