Shingles Shingles, or Herpes Zoster, is a viral infection of the nerve roots that causes an outbreak of painful blisters on the skin. The Varicella Zoster Virus, the same virus that causes the chicken pox, causes a Shingles virus outbreak. Individuals that have had chicken pox retain the virus, which lies dormant in the spin... More..
The Democratic Republic of Congo has long been an epicenter of conflict and corruption in the Kivu region. The conflict is fuelled by the fact that the country is the richest in the world in terms of natural resources, and all sides have taken full advantage to plunder these resources through illegal trade and use of the wea... More..
Credit cards can be life savers in emergencies, especially for college students who are living out on their own for the first time. But for those students credit cards can cause serious debt problems before they realize it. Having credit can lead to the illusion of having money you actually do not have and it is far too easy... More..
Best Horseback Riding Experiences: I have loved horses since I was born. My dad bought me a Shetland pony we affectionately named Queenie, when I was five years old. He also bought a 3-year-old gelding for me on my 10th birthday that was a wonderful horse. He was very calm and gentle and he would try to climb a tree if asked... More..
Top 5 Horse Breeds For Trail Riding: Each year, more people are choosing trail riding as a great way to enjoy the outdoors and the pleasure of horseback riding. Whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, trail riding can be an exhilarating and relaxing experience. Strength, endurance, easy temperament, sure-footedne... More..
Perinatal HIV Perinatal HIV, or vertical transmission, is the most common way children are infected with HIV and is the source of most aids cases. Perinatal HIV is transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or breastfeeding. Most children living with HIV live in Africa where the HIV/AIDS epidemic has... More..
For years archaeologists and the like have attempted to discover the origins of the Great Pyramids, the temples of the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations and a myriad of other building mysteries. Because of the advanced form of architecture and the great understanding these civilizations had about the stars, planets and th... More..
Solar Power In Your Home Solar Power is an increasingly popular form of power for securing the basic needs of families such as heat, water, and refrigeration. The use of solar power can greatly reduce dependence on foreign oil and aid in correcting green house emissions while ensuring necessary utilities during power outages... More..
Tornados and Hurricanes can be deadly and both can be tracked with the knowledge that they are subject to direction changes sporadically. Although most people have ample warning times for hurricanes, tornado's can often be elusive with very short warning times. The biggest problem with tornadic thunderstorms is that the publ... More..
Stationary Bicycles: A stationary bicycle is an exercise bike specifically designed for exercising in a stationary position, providing a low impact workout. An exercise bike is essentially the same as a normal bicycle except for the obvious fact that it is stationary. Advantages: Exercise bikes are a safe and effective way t... More..
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