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I am a full-time environmental scientist and a professional freelance writer. I have been writing for a variety of publication types for the past 10 years. My work has been showcased in both print and electronic media, and spans topics ranging from scientific

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Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) The health benefits of drinking wine: 2 of 16
It was Louis Pastuer who first understood and applied fermentation to the process of wine making. For more than 7,000 years prior, wine had been little more than aged grape juice. Fermentation enabled wine makers to effectively store wine without the risk of it becoming tainted or spoiled to the point of being unsafe. Fermen... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance What to look for in a health insurance: 2 of 16
Much as we'd like to think otherwise, the human body is not invincible. It can fall victim to illness or accident. Most often, it succumbs to the daily wear and tear of life. Obtaining the right type of health insurance for you and your family's needs should not be an eventuality. Whether you are single, married, still in co... More..
Pets & Animals > Rabbits How to bond with a pet rabbit: 1 of 8
Rabbits are naturally skittish creatures. Until proven otherwise, everything in their surrounding environment can be considered a threat, especially a creature as large and noisy as a human. Setting your bunny's mind at ease and winning over his rapidly beating little heart requires patience, diligence, and a willingness to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Addiction and teens: What to do when addiction touches your teen: 1 of 8
Adolescents who may be caught up in drug abuse and addiction generally exhibit some, if not all, of the following changes Problems at school; poor academic performance, cutting class, disrespecting teachers, or dropping extracurricular activities Changes in friendships; spending time with peers their parents don't know, maki... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is the Christian religion or a personal relationship with Christ more important?: 5 of 38
The contents of the Bible are not merely a collection a rules and commandments. The story of the Bible, front start to finish, is about God's relationship with mankind. For this reason, Christianity is not defined as a religion, but a relationship. You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Touched by God: 2 of 15
Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. -2nd Corinthians 5:5 Ah, springtime-the extended number of daylight hours, the up-cropping of wildflowers along the interstate, and of course, the strawberry pie sale at Marie Callender's! I can enjoy m... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcoholism explained: 5 of 37
Alcohol, or at least some forms of fermented drink, have been around as long as humans have. Historically it has been used for antiseptics, mood alteration and even disinfectant. As a food product alcohol has the potential to induce drunkenness and a loss of sobriety when consumed in improper amounts. This is because of how ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Science, religion and who's right about the creation of the earth: 8 of 59
Science is organized common sense where many a beautiful theory was killed by an ugly fact.-Thomas H. Huxley (aka "Darwin's Bulldog") These days it is hard to open up the newspaper and not find something about the ongoing intelligent design/evolution/creation controversy. My own thoughts on the subject have been influenced b... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Tips for communicating with a stylist to get the hairstyle you want: 3 of 22
Someone once quipped that the difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is "two weeks." Although this may be true when it comes to an acceptable length of hair, the overall success of a haircutting experience depends on so much more. 1. Timing A good haircut has a lot to do with timing. Don't make an appointment th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Christian: 11 of 80
The holy spirit had been tugging at my heart, urging me to stop being so selfish and let God have control. I'm a very bull-headed person, so this took awhile. I was still thinking that God was going to love me based on things that I did, not based only on his unconditional love for me. Therefore, since we have been justified... More..