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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 > Depression The different forms of depression: 2 of 14
Correctly diagnosing and treating a particular condition means understanding its definition. The definitions of different psychological disorders are in a state of constant change.Currently there are 3 types of generally recognized types of clinical depression:1. Major Depression2. Dysthemia3. Bipolar DisorderIn its broadest ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: Fortitude, God isn't raising me to be a quitter: 1 of 7
If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! -Proverbs 24:10During my lunch break I usually tune in to the first hour of Dr. Laura's radio program on KFI. One of yesterday's calls was unique in the sense that it wasn't a drama-ridden sob story resulting from poor choices and no moral compass. Instead, it was... More..
Sciences > Medical Technology How a CT scan works: 1 of 7
A CT (computer tomography) scan is one of several diagnostic procedures that helps give doctors a better idea of what is going on inside your body. Unlike an X-ray, which only takes one image of your body, a CT scan takes a series of images. Each image is a cross section of a portion of your body, and when all the cross secti... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Freelance writing: Advice and encouragement: 6 of 40
Freelance writing is usually more personally rewarding that financially so, but this does not need to be the case. With a few strategic moves and a bit of organization, it can be profitable enough to make freelancing worthwhile.1. Join a writer's guild or other profession writer's groupAssociating yourself with such groups no... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Free will versus predestination: 11 of 73
Free will is one of the most incredible things that God has given to us. So incredible in fact, that I sometimes have difficulty grasping the concept. How is it that a God who knows beforehand my every decision, thought and action, still permits me to do that which is possibly detrimental to my personal and spiritual well-bei... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Treatment of OCD: 2 of 13
Effectively treating obsessive-compulsive disorder lies in helping the sufferer deal with the underlying anxiety that produces such behavior. The repetitive behaviors are very difficult for a person to control without some or behavior modification. The two main approaches used by psychoanalysts and other clinicians, are as fo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 41 of 252
Waxing Philosophical: Knowing GodFor since the creation of the world God's invisible qualitieshis eternal power and divine naturehave been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. -Romans 1:20 (NIV)My knowledge of and belief in God-the one true God-comes as a result of what theol... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Living with Cystic Fibrosis: 1 of 6
Because I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at birth, I'm unable to give an account of what it was like to hear the diagnosis for the first time. I've heard my parents' version of what that was like. I was born on the fringe edge of all kinds of new developments for CF treatment, but there still wasn't much out there in... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Tips for creating a scrapbook with your digital pictures: 1 of 6
Digital pictures enable a scrap booking enthusiast to reach new heights of creativity. No matter what your level of expertise or experience, creating an eye-catching and time-treasured scrapbook is now easier than ever. Here are some basic tips for incorporating digital photos into your scrapbook. If you haven't done so alrea... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Success is about attitude not aptitude: 4 of 23
The following words of wisdom fell upon my ears when I was a college student, bracing myself for the "real world" that existed beyond graduation day:Your GPA may help you get your first job, but your work ethic lets you keep the job.For me this was a reassuring proverb. I wasn't an A student, and there were lots of things tha... More..