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I am an Entomologist based in Zambia. I was born in the UK in 1972 and was educated there until I finished my Masters degree and got my first job in Africa. I was asked to do a project on mealybugs on cocoa in Ghana and my addiction of Africa was confirmed.

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Politics, News & Issues > Conservation How ending food waste would help the environment: 1 of 11
On the 12th April millions of people took to the streets to protest about world starvation. According to the UN, food production must rise by 50% to support the 854 million people that are short of food. With figures quoted in web articles, such as those on www.globalissues.org, stating that 27 -28% of all children in develo... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Thoughts and ideas that influence your life: 7 of 61
I often run thoughts through my head, trying to understand my views on life and how they influence the actions I take, how I interact with people and how I focus on what I am doing. One particular idea that often flows though my mind, is the concept that the planet is a living organism, in the same way as everything that inh... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 34 of 275
I think choosing to live together before getting married is a very positive approach to developing a strong relationship for the future. There is so much to learn about a person and living together requires an acceptance of both the good and the bad, the ups and the downs. I think you learn a lot about your own personality a... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Alternative cold remedies and treatments: 2 of 14
Some of the symptoms of colds could be seen as the body's way of telling us to slow down and give it a chance to sort itself out. However logical this sounds, modern society doesn't fall in line. We need to keep going, and so relieving the symptoms of a chesty cough or runny nose is high priority. Here are some alternative c... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Should Kruger National Park in South Africa decrease some of its elephant population?: 1 of 5
Populations of elephants, like all other animals on the planet, follow natural cycles and oscillations. Populations increase to a point where any further increase in numbers is constrained by limited resources, including food and territories. These constraints lead to a reduction in the numbers (through death, increased pred... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Stretching: Beyond just feeling good: 5 of 24
The body is designed with ultimate efficiency. A skeletal structure wrapped in a network of muscles that enable movement with strength and flexibility. The only limit to our body's incredible design and efficiency is our use of it. The benefits of movement extend beyond just feeling good about doing exercise. The body is des... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Recognizing cheating signs in a girlfriend or boyfriend: 7 of 32
One of the hardest things to grasp in the relationship game, is when your partner takes that step beyond the basic rules of the game and cheats on you. 2007 was an interesting year for the community I live in. Five relationships ended as a result of their partners cheating. Unfortunately for me, being part of this statistic,... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Headaches: Causes and treatment options: 7 of 27
There are few people in the world who have never suffered from a headache. It is one thing that everybody is able to appreciate and sympathize with when someone else is suffering. There is a multitude of causes of headaches, as well as various degrees of severity and frequency. In most cases we can view a headache as the bod... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to naturally control the whitefly: 2 of 6
Whiteflies - a delicate small white flying insect, only delicate in its looks! This insect is a sap sucking beast. As an adult it looks like a small, white winged fly with a yellow body. They are usually hanging around on the underside of the young leaves, when you shake the plant, they take flight in a cloud, upwards, only ... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests Natural insect and pest control agents for your garden: 4 of 11
I have been an Entomologist working in Africa for over 10 years now, working with farmers to reduce their reliance on pesticides. When you start delving into this mini world, you soon realize that it is not that much different from the "big" world. In the "big" World, there are areas of destruction (wars, deforestation), nat... More..