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Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy The benefit of psychic career advice: 2 of 17
Changing careers, or choosing a new career direction, are among the most important choices you will ever make. Your career has far-reaching effects on many aspects of your life, including: the type and worthiness of your friends and colleagues; material benefits from the salary you will command; and, perhaps most importantly... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Knights' clothing during the Middle Ages: 1 of 8
The knight in armor of the middle ages was a heavily fortified and fearsome warrior, creating fear in his enemies on the battlefield. His preparation for this prestigious position in society would have begun when he was seven years of age, and became a page. At the age of fourteen he could advance and become a squire; from t... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Cervical cancer: 1 of 8
The PAP [smear] test has had a positive effect on the rate of cervical cancer in the past fifty years. A vaccine is currently available for young women which can prevent many cases of this cancer that affects a woman's reproductive organs. The cervix is roughly 2.5 cm. in length at the lower part of the uterus. It can close ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Colon cancer: Risk factors, symptoms, and treatment: 1 of 8
Colon and rectal cancers are increasingly a disease of Western man. The colon is the large intestine the final section of which is vulnerable to rectal cancer. Polyps may develop in the colon and, over time, may become cancerous. RISK FACTORS Various factors may place you at greater risk. Principally, these are: - Previous e... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Emerging wine countries: 2 of 15
Wine has its ancient beginnings in Egypt and Persia, where as early as 3000 BC a simple wine-making process evolving. The joyful discovery was spread around the Mediterranean by seafaring Phoenicians and a great wine-making tradition was established in a number of countries. Eventually, by the 1800s, France was recognized as... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest High cholesterol: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 21
SYMPTOMS The problem is there aren't really any symptoms! As there are no symptoms, you could have dangerous levels of cholesterol in your blood and be blissfully unaware of it. The only way to ascertain your cholesterol level is to have a blood test, and many people are surprised to be told that theirs is high when they hav... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My spiritual journey and my relationship: 8 of 52
I was a lapsed Roman Catholic when I discovered Transcendental Meditation, in the 1990's. It was quite "fashionable"at the time, and one of my colleagues was keen on it and talked about it and how it helped her. She wasn't trying to get me into it, but I saw her enthusiasm and became curious. When I asked her to tell me more... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Learning your child has asthma: 2 of 13
For a parent, there can be few things more distressing than to see your child in the grip of a severe asthma attack. When your physician has confirmed that your child is indeed asthmatic, then you must attempt to educate yourself in all aspects of this disease, which is one of the most chronic diseases of childhood. An attac... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of strength training for women: 6 of 37
Women of all ages can reap the many benefits of strength training. As we age, we naturally want to delay the time when we look and feel old and strength training is an accessible means of retaining or regaining self-confidence and youthfulness. It isn't simply a matter of looks, alone. Yes, we can change the way we look thro... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology Analysis of Virgil's Aeneid: 1 of 6
At his death in 19 BC Virgil left three works of literature, all in verse: the first is the Bucolics, a charming collection of ten short poems about country life. The second poem is known as the Georgics, which is poetic advice to farmers with a famous section about bees and their habits. The third poem the Aeneid, is the lo... More..