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I was born and raised in Germany. I studied law at the University of Passau, Germany, and passed the German equivalent to the American Bar exam. I also have a M.S. in Finance from NIU. After working as a Financial Analyst, I became a successful Business Consultant.

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Food & Drink > Soft Drinks Are soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners really healthier than soft drinks containing sugar?: 2 of 24
Obesity rates are on the rise, with about 33% of Americans being overweight. Many Americans use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar in an effort to control their weight. Yet, the safety of artificial sweeteners has stirred up a controversy. There seems to be evidence that the consumption of artificial sweeteners in large ... More..
Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing DIY automotive maintenance: How to change the oil: 3 of 23
Nowadays a simple oil change can cost you at least $25. Most owners manuals recommend a new oil change every 3,000 miles. In today's economy, most of us have to tighten their belts, but it is not recommended to skimp on oil changes. Regular oil changes are recommended in order to ensure a smooth running engine. This will not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Clinton and Obama are hurting the Democratic Party: 3 of 17
The Presidential Election 2008 got off to an early start over a year ago. It was not even October and I already had enough of the campaigning. And I was burned out on campaign related political topics. Usually around this time, with important primaries out of the way, leading candidates have emerged and the campaigners get a... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Natural remedies for hot flashes: 1 of 5
Menopausal women around the world suffer from them: hot flashes. For decades hormone replacement therapy was the standard in menopausal symptom relief. However, after health risks related to this type of therapy became apparent, menopausal women began to search for more natural alternatives. Unfortunately, many natural hormo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Does God exist?: 26 of 105
What happened to the message of God? Did it entirely fall out of fashion to believe in God? Why is it so hard for people to believe in the concept of religion and God? These are questions more and more church leaders are asking themselves when they face empty pews and an aging church congregation. And many churches are tryin... More..
Sciences > Medical Technology Engineering viruses to attack cancer: 1 of 4
Cancer is one of the primary causes of death in the US. Although newest statistics finally show a decrease in the death rate, about one thousand Americans still die each day because of this deadly disease. Even after decades of studying the various cancer varieties, a real cure has yet to be found. In recent years scientists... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Causes of migraines and headaches: 6 of 18
There are certain food items or food ingredients that can trigger headaches or migraines. Furthermore, eating habits like skipping meals, dehydration, and fasting, can trigger a headache as well. Therefore, if a person suffers from frequent headaches or migraines, it might be a good idea to take a closer look at what and whe... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Can vaccines cause autism?: 5 of 15
Because of fears that the mercury-based preservative thimerosal in vaccines causes autism in children, manufacturers of such vaccines began to remove the preservative in 1999. Many studies have investigated the cause of Autism and the role of mercury as the cause of the disease. A study conducted under the lead of Dr. Robert... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to plan your grocery list to avoid impulse purchases: 35 of 90
We all have been there: we went to the store for a few items and ended up buying more. Impulse purchases can wreak havoc on a budget and/or healthy diet. It is not easy to turn a blind eye to temptation. The key to success is a proper grocery list and sticking to it. A lot of people create a list, but only few stick to it. T... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Miley Cyrus AKA Hannah Montana: Struggling with fading stardom: 2 of 4
Miley Cyrus quickly made it to the top of stardom after Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan fell out of grace with their fan base of teens, tweens, and younger. Britney and Lindsay ultimately got tangled up in the treacherous web of partying, alcohol, and drugs, just like so many kid and teen stars before them. Unable to deal w... More..