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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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Autos > Gas & Oil Servicing DIY automotive maintenance: How to change the oil: 1 of 18

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...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections US elections 2008: Clinton and Obama are hurting the Democratic Party: 3 of 14

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...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Natural remedies for hot flashes: 1 of 3

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...
Food & Drink > Soft Drinks Are soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners really healthier than soft drinks containing sugar?: 6 of 15

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 ...
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Causes of migraines and headaches: 6 of 14

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...
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Causes of heart disease: 3 of 7

About eleven million Americans suffer from coronary atherosclerosis. The number one killer in the US will likely claim 500,000 lives this year alone. Unhealthy eating habits, obesity, smoking and high cholesterol levels are among the risk factors listed for this disease. Even a genetic predisposition has been suspected befor...
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Does God exist?: 34 of 78

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...
Health & Fitness > Autism Can vaccines cause autism?: 4 of 9

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...
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases The new STD: Drug resistant staph hits the bedroom: 2 of 4

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been all over the news in the last few months sending researchers scrambling to find an early detection method and better treatment methods. A recent study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), indicates that a particular new and highly drug-re...
Sciences > Disease & Illness Scientific approach to treating paralysis: 1 of 2

If Christopher Reeve, a.k.a. Superman, would be alive today, he would be ecstatic about the newest research results from the world of neuroscience. A promising new study gives new hope to spinal injury patients suffering from paralysis, a hope to one day be able to walk again and to gain control about other bodily functions....