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I am a writer, I always have been. In grammar school, I wrote for and attended Young Authors' Conferences every chance I got. In high school, I won numerous awards for speeches and essays. I dabbled in poetry throughout my teen years and was published in high

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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Exposing fitness myths: 1 of 23
Each year, millions of us make a resolution to lose weight and live healthier. Every year, we find ourselves getting frustrated and giving up before we ever come anywhere close to our goal. Additionally, we are exposed to an abundance of substandard information about exercise and dieting at work, at the gym and online, which ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Genital herpes: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 17
What is Genital Herpes?Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the US. It is transferred from one person to another by vaginal, anal or oral sexual contact. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, or HSV. There is no cure for genital herpes.Types of HerpesThere are two different... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Diabetes: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 16
What is Diabetes?Diabetes is a set of diseases in which the body does not regulate the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood, which gives you energy. In a healthy person, several hormones, including insulin, regulate glucose. Produced by the pancreas, insulin allows glucose to move from the blood into cells where it can be ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) What to expect in chiropractic care: 1 of 11
A chiropractor chiefly performs adjustments to the spine and other places in the body to amend problems with alignment and reinforce the body's natural self-healing ability. People usually seek chiropractic care for pain in the back and neck or headaches. A skilled chiropractor will do all they can to alleviate the pain as qu... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Biography: Cab Calloway: 1 of 9
Cabell Calloway III, affectionately known by his fans as Cab Calloway, was born on Christmas Day in 1907. He grew up to be one of the most famous bandleaders and jazz singers of all time. Best known for his energetic style of scat singing, Cab Calloway was the leader of one of the most popular African-American big bands in th... More..
Sports & Recreation > NASCAR NASCAR driver profile: Tony Stewart: 1 of 9
Name a race, pick a car, choose a venue and Tony Stewart has won them all. From the first time he put his go-kart on the track at Westport, Indiana in 1978, to becoming the driver of the #20 Home Depot Camry, owned by Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, he has won eleven championships.A two-time champion in the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Hypertension & high blood pressure: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 25
What is Hypertension?Blood pressure is the flow of blood with respect to the resistance of the blood vessels as blood is pumped into the arteries. High blood pressure is known as hypertension. Although someone with high blood pressure may show no symptoms, long-term complications may still arise. Many who suffer from high blo... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Why reptiles make good pets: 2 of 12
Reptiles make wonderful pets. They are not as messy as a cat or dog, but can be just as affectionate. They are quiet animals, most reptiles rarely make a sound. A reptile can be tamed to be the most docile pet ever owned. A tame reptile enjoys being held or just hanging around on your shoulder or the back of the sofa. These c... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Science fiction on television: An overview: 1 of 5
Science fiction originally came to television in the late 1930s during the "golden age of science fiction", the era between the 1930s and 1950s, when science fiction gained initial recognition. Science fiction came first to British television and then to the United States. Already popular from published works, science fiction... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews The most anticipated video games of 2008: 3 of 11
Summer is just around the corner and kids will be out of school soon. What is there to do for fun? Video games! With gas prices on the rise, a great way to keep kids and adults of all ages busy this year is good old fashion video games. Let me tell you we have come a long way from Frogger and Pac-Man, and were not talking Ms.... More..