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Art Vandelay is a graduate student, a writer, and an educator currently living on the third planet of the Sol System. His accomplishments include a bachelor's degree in sociology and criminal justice, over a dozen writing sales, and the development of the

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball 2009 National League MVP candidates: 2 of 2
While the National League has traditionally been the league for pitching in 2009, it is seeing more than its fair share of great offensive performances. The 2009 National League MVP race is tight; as the mid-season mark approaches, five qualifying players have OPS (on-base plus slugging) numbers in excess of 1.000 and three h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Who will win the 2008 American League MVP award?: 2 of 2
2008 has been a season of great comebacks. The Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from a decade of basement dwelling to emerge as contenders. Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester capped off his return from a bout with cancer with a no-hitter. The Most Valuable Player race has followed suit as well. The top two candidates for the 2008 American Le... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB Predictions: Who Will Win the 2008 National League MVP award?: 2 of 2
As the stretch run of baseball season commences, the 2008 National League MVP chase is a two horse race. Chase Utley of the Phillies and 2007 Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun have nearly identical statistics. The winner of the MVP award will likely go to the player whose team reaches the playoffs.Brewers' sophomore third baseman... More..
Health & Fitness > Digestive Diseases Stool color: When to seek medical advice: 2 of 2
Bodily excretions can say a lot about the body's health. The color of stool is sometimes changed by certain kinds of food, but it can also be altered by a medical condition. When all is normal, stool should be brown. However, a variety of factors can change the color of stool to a range of hues including green, yellow, red, b... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Real Time with Bill Maher: 2 of 2
One of HBO's mainstay series, Real Time with Bill Maher is a perfect combination of comedy and serious political and social discussion. Airing live on Friday nights at 11:00 PM Eastern Time, Real Time fills the end of the week void felt by viewers of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report which each air in the same time slot o... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Cloudy urine and kidney stones: 2 of 2
Cloudy urine may be indicative of a number of possible conditions: dehydration, urinary tract infection, a sexually transmitted disease, a kidney condition, or some other complication. One such kidney condition, kidney stones are small crystallized salt or mineral stones that are most recognized for the epic pain they can gen... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Symptoms of proteinuria: 2 of 2
Typically, urine contains little to no protein. The presence of protein in urine, medically known as proteinuria (or albuminuria), can point to a medical issue which usually involves the kidneys. Protein in urine can also be the result of a harmless or benign cause like strenuous exercise or pregnancy. In its early stages,... More..
Health & Fitness > Digestive Diseases Gastroparesis: Diet and nutrition recommendations: 2 of 2
Gastroparesis is a medical condition which limits the stomach's ability to digest food. An estimate by the Temple University Health System suggests that about 1.5 million Americans currently have gastroparesis. Diabetics face the greatest chance of being affected by gastroparesis with more than one in five diabetics develop... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Statistics How to calculate earned run average (ERA) in baseball: 2 of 2
Earned run average is the most mainstream measure of a pitcher's performance in baseball. Earned run average extrapolates pitchers' statistics to determine how many runs they give up over the course of an average nine inning game. As a reference point, in Major League Baseball, the average ERA is around 4.50 with the b... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases How can your doctor tell if you have CKD?: 2 of 2
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal failure, is a medical condition involving a substantial loss of kidney function. Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition, developing gradually over time as damage is accumulated. Several risk factors increase a person's likelihood of developing CKD and a few... More..