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Greetings! I am a 19 years old girl who lives more in cyberspace than I do in actual reality, which sounds sad but it's true. I'm currently undertaking a frustratingly long but excitingly challenging 6 yr medical course. Since I'm hoping to become a specialist,

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Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to keep score in tennis: 3 of 9
Tennis is a remarkably popular sport that has endured through the ages. With four grand slams each year as well as the Davis Cup, Fed Cup along with all the other WTA tournaments, fans can enjoy watching this sport all year round. Beginners, however, may struggle to understand the scoring system in tennis and this may dampen... More..
Sciences > Genetics How to trace your ancestry with DNA: 1 of 3
Who are my ancestors? That is a question that often spontaneously bursts into people's mind. Sure, the majority of us know who our parents are. Some of us may even be fortunate enough to know/remember our grandparents. But great-grandparents? Great-great-grandparents? Even for those that have kept a detailed family tree, it ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Latin America Learning from the Cuban National Health Care System: 1 of 3
Health and longevity is what we all desire. Yet despite being society's highest and most prized goal, most people in the modern era devote their lives to monetary and material gains. Countries with the most wealth are generally perceived as better off and most would assume that the more money a country has, the better health... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Recession-proof careers: 11 of 31
With the global economic recession breathing down everybody's backs, the general public is feeling the strain. How am I going to make the next mortgage payment? Do I have enough emergency funds in the bank? In times like this, the top question in everybody's mind is whether or not their career can endure these uncertain econ... More..
Sciences > Anatomy What is blood pressure?: 3 of 8
In the face of our obesity epidemic, the media, scientists, even our next door neighbours are constantly reminding us of the health risks that are related to obesity. Most of us have heard of blood pressure and how it is critical for us to maintain it within the normal range. We all have a vague idea of what could increase o... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is a low-carb diet safe?: 3 of 8
Most people would remember Dr. Robert Atkins and his now infamous Atkins diet. Contrary to what nutritionists have been telling the public for decades, Dr. Atkins promises weight loss while eating all that you love. How hard is it to give up wholemeal bread for eggs and bacon? Losing weight while eating good food is like a d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Would Hillary Clinton be running for president today if she weren't married to former president Bill Clinton?: 8 of 17
It is almost humorous to discover that whenever an article covering the US election writes about Senator Hillary Clinton's campaign, they would refer to it (and her) as the "Clinton machine". While many may protest against such a bogus title while others find it a clever dub, it is undeniable that in the 2008 US Presidential... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Should JK Rowling allow the characters in the Harry Potter series to become more romantically involved?: 9 of 19
The Harry Potter series is a tale of good triumphing over evil at moments where all hope seems to be lost. A little boy, almost unremarkable in everyway except for the scar on his forehead, is chosen to be the one that will defeat the Dark Lord. The story tells not only of his adventures, losses and gains but it also highlig... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis: 1 of 2
The human heart is an amazing muscle that tirelessly propels blood around the body, providing every one of the three billions cells in the human body with oxygen and nutrients as well as removing the unwanted waste products. It is an organ that is divided into four parts to allow for efficient filling and pumping of blood wi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Key of Light, by Nora Roberts: 1 of 1
Nora Roberts’ talents know no bounds. Not only can she write spell-binding epic novels that make the readers hold their breath until the very last page, Roberts is also well known for her adventurous trilogies, often containing traces of magic. The Key trilogy narrates a tale of ancient magic in a different realm where... More..