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Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy How to find a genuine psychic: 1 of 20
Most people who consult a psychic do so because of a need to clarify their feelings about their lives. Usually it's because things have gone sadly wrong for them and they feel that they have lost all sense of direction. Such negative feelings can result from a divorce, bereavement or perhaps a love affair that hasn't worked o... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction The effects of fatherless families on boys: 3 of 52
There is no doubt - a boy NEEDS a father. A father-figure is better than no role model at all but even this, however good, is a poor substitute for the real thing.Around a quarter of families in America are headed by only a mother and, make no mistake, many single mothers make a superhuman effort to fill the gap and often mak... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: German Shepherd: 2 of 32
Dog of dogs! What a magnificent breed is the German Shepherd, deservedly adored by so many dog lovers, all over the world!This highly popular breed first appeared in the late 1800's, developed in Germany by a breeder, Max von Stephanitz, who wanted to establish a reliable, sheep-herding dog, of good intelligence and with the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Biography: Charles Dickens: 1 of 16
As a young child, Charles Dickens was taken by his father to look at a house called Gad's Hill Place, in Kent. They were a poor family and such a house was seen as something to aspire towards. Charles never forgot and forty years later he bought Gad's Hill. By then he was a celebrated author of many great novels and a wealthy... More..
Travel > France Places to visit in France: 2 of 31
There is a wonderful world beyond Paris! Of course, Paris is unique among cities with its magnificent cathedral of Notre Dame and the tranquil flowing river Seine with beautiful bridges joining the two halves of the city. There's the Louvre, one of the world's greatest museums, the Marais district steeped in history and, of c... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Vitiligo: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 13
Vitiligo [pronunciation vit-ill-eye-go] or leucoderma, is also known as white spot disease. People with this disorder suffer from pigment loss as the melanocytes are destroyed and patchy areas of white skin appear on the body. The melanocytes form the pigment that gives color to the skin, and when they stop producing melanin ... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Cybertherapy: Can you receive the help you need online?: 2 of 24
What sort of people look for online diagnosis of their supposed ailments? People just like you and me! Why would we choose this method rather than making a visit to a real, live doctor? Several reasons come to mind:- Ease of communication: you can sit comfortably at home and click swiftly onto any number of sites offering dia... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Diabetes: Its causes and symptoms: 1 of 12
There is a dramatic rise in the numbers of people who are suffering from diabetes. Every day, there are newly-diagnosed cases and a particularly worrying fact is that many of these are children.In diabetes, which is not presently curable, there is a excess of sugar [glucose] in the blood. A lack of insulin means that the body... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Labrador Retriever: 3 of 29
If you are looking for a real family dog with all the attributes necessary for harmonious living, then look no further. The Labrador is what you seek! A well-bred Lab is the perfect canine companion for young and old, utterly trustworthy and always good humored.Bred originally in Newfoundland, as the name Labrador suggests, t... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Assessing the effects of domestic violence on children: 3 of 29
The effects on children of domestic violence are many and all negative. Children growing up in a household where violence is a frequent activity are inevitably, and often irreparably, damaged. There exists a tension within such a family that can affect even a small baby; older children who are regularly witnessing abuse and v... More..