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I have recently completed my first book titled "Intellectual Vagabond - The Great Escape from Babylondon", in which I document my eventful entertaining and inspiring journey as an international student in the UK, and my battles with mediocrity and self-doubt

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Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Is Holocaust history repeating itself with the genocide occuring in Darfur, Sudan: 3 of 28
The aftermath of the Tsunami tragedy touched the very depths of the human soul, and the generosity of the British public was overwhelming. The kindness of warm-hearted citizens should be acknowledged, for it proved that it is possible to make a difference in the lives of people less fortunate. It is probably near unthinkab... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Commonsense weight loss tips: 3 of 20
If I could double my money every time someone told me they desperately need to lose weight, I would be a millionaire in a week, which is probably the reason why the diet industry is the multi-billion pound business that it is. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to learn about your body and how it works, so that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty The effect of AIDS on Africa: 1 of 6
It has been stated that HIV/AIDS does not discriminate against its victims, but with current statistics putting African people at the frontline of this biological war, that statement may need to be revisited.The last 20 years has seen AIDS transform from a gay related disease to an African epidemic. A survey conducted in 1999... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Best diet pills for weight loss and management: 3 of 14
Over the counter Weight Loss Pill - What's the deal? For some time now, there has been a massive resistance brewing against the fad-diet industry, by nutritionists, fitness instructors, and dieticians, who relentlessly chant the mantra that a healthy diet and regular exercise is all that is needed to lose weight and mainta... More..
Sciences > Microbiology Why we study microbiology: 2 of 9
Microorganisms - Knowing our enemies and keeping our friends close. When placed in context of the actual number of microorganisms in existence, those that cause disease in humans are relatively minimal. In fact, the majority of microbes are of great benefit to humanity, even in providing therapeutic interventions to treat a... More..
Health & Fitness > HIV / AIDS Living with HIV/AIDS: 2 of 8
HIV positive people on treatment can still spread the virus One of the best decisions I ever made was to volunteer for an HIV charity in my area. It exposed me to so much information that I would normally take for granted, given the fact that I have studied viruses at university, and worked with HIV in the lab. I got involved... More..
Health & Fitness > HIV / AIDS Could an HIV vaccine really be on the horizon: 2 of 6
Given the general pessimism that has engulfed HIV vaccine research, and the dismal outcome of the last major vaccine trial in 2007, there is little doubt that recent results of a combined vaccine that can cut infection rates, warrants a significant amount of praise. In a statement released by the U.S. Military HIV Research P... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Algae as the ideal bio-fuel source: 1 of 3
The energy sector may have found its alternative to fossil fuel, although we may well still be a long way off from not worrying about the impact our annual holiday has on climate change. It has long been a security concern, particularly in the US, as to how soon will a petroleum alternative for fuel will be available in a la... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Biological and biotechnical agriculture: 2 of 5
Biotechnology and Food Production. When it comes to answering the question of whether the application of GM (genetically modified) technology to improve food production is a good thing, two main issues spring to mind - the first one being the largely unknown effects of long-term consumption of GM foods, and the other being t... More..
Sciences > Disease & Illness The evolution of viruses: 1 of 2
The introduction of wild rabbits from Europe into Australia in 1859 created a major pest problem in the country and needed to be addressed as the population eventually reached macroscopic proportions. In the 1950's Myxoma virus was introduced into the rabbit population, as it was seen as the perfect candidate in an attempt to... More..