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I am 23 years old, with a BA in English & Creative Writing. I've won a few competitions, and wandered around most of the various blogging platforms. I'm currently employed as a full-time blogger and community manager, which is exciting but leaves me with little

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Schools should ban animal dissection: 1 of 20
You're about to go for a routine operation. As a relatively minor problem, you get a junior doctor. As luck would have it, you're his first patient. He tells you not to be nervous - he's seen plenty of diagrams in his time.As he cuts you open, his eyes widen. "What's this floppy purple thing?" he wonders to himself. The abov... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Links between alcohol and depression: 1 of 18
Alcohol and depression are inextricably linked. Alcohol, and abuse of alcohol can cause depression, partly by make existing problems (such as relationship difficulties or ill health) worse, and partly by changing the chemistry of the brain itself.In turn, depression can often cause alcohol abuse, as the temporary high it brin... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 7 of 103
There are many reasons why some dogs are more aggressive than others. The type of breed, the way it's raised, it's perceived status in the family 'pack' can all have a huge bearing on how a dog will behave around small children.To some extent, small dogs are less likely to do irreparable damage, but if you are talking about a... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Thoughtful gifts for the someone who's depressed: 2 of 26
The most important thing when getting a gift for someone who is depressed is making sure it is something that is very personal and applicable to them. The idea is to show that you pay attention to them, that you know their likes/dislikes, and that you care enough about them to buy something that they will truly enjoy.Avoid th... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Motorcyclists should always wear helmets: 5 of 60
I am writing from the UK, where it is illegal to ride a motorcycle without a helmet. There is a reason for this: if you crash and your head hits the ground at 60 miles an hour, you're pretty much dead. And it's not a pretty way to die, either.In the United States, motorcyclists account for just 2% of road traffic. However, th... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Novice's guide to anime and manga terms and jargon: 1 of 11
Konichwa mina-san! Today I want to introduce you to the basic terms and jargon that should be on the tongue of every discerning otaku. Don't know what an otaku is? You've come to the right place. All this, and more, will be explained. Without further ado, then, here is my guide to all the jargon you would want to know (and so... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Do cell phones keep us more connected or more isolated?: 3 of 31
It is my belief that society as a whole has become more fragmented, and more isolated. Technological advancements have a lot to do with this - the automobile, for example. On the one hand, it connects us with places very far away. On the other hand, it gave birth to sprawling suburban America, a place where each house was div... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Is equality something men and women really want?: 3 of 27
Men and women are equal, and should be treated accordingly. Being equal does not mean that they are the same, it simply means that they should be accorded the same resources, respect and help appropriate to their needs. It means that both genders should be given equal opportunity to express themselves, to educate themselves, ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image How people judge you by your appearance: 5 of 41
They say it takes less than three seconds for someone to evaluate you when they first meet you. This may seem unfair - especially if you are having a bad hair day, and your washing machine has broken down. The truth is, however, we give away many facts about ourselves with our clothes, our hair, and yes, even our weight.Let's... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Beginner's guide to low fat cooking: 2 of 16
The most important thing to remember when it comes to a low-fat diet is that there are good fats and bad fats. Some fats actually help reduce cholesterol and the chance for heart disease. These are the fatty acids generally known as Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. These are important for everyone, and especially for pregnant wo... More..