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Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Sure fire ways to get rid of indigestion: 6 of 16
The symptoms of acid indigestion can vary from mildly uncomfortable, to excruciatingly painful, even causing people to believe they are suffering from a heart attack! Anyone can suffer from indigestion, and almost everyone does at some point in his or her lives. Some people exhibit a tendency to suffer more often than others... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Plot summary: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare: 3 of 8
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a truly magical exploration of love and it's tangled web. Exploring timeless themes such as unrequited love, jealousy, forbidden passion and the often humorous consequences of meddling in the lives of others, the story is set in a fantasy world, overseen by the King of the Fairies. At once a roma... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The health benefits of licorice: 4 of 10
Licorice (or Liquorice) has been used for many centuries to treat a wide range of ailments. Used by the ancient Egyptians more than 2000 years ago, it is still one of the most popularly prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine, and is being constantly researched for its remarkable medicinal powers. It is known that licorice cont... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice How to get a hotel upgrade: 2 of 5
Hotel upgrades happen every day, in every hotel. As a senior manager in a five star hotel, I see it all the time, and it is surprisingly easy to get for yourself, especially in quieter seasons and the more laid back resort style hotels. If you were coming to stay at my hotel, this is what would work! (Yes... I am giving away... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics An overview of the benefits of folic acid: 4 of 9
The benefits of Folic Acid Folic Acid is a remarkable little nutrient, which has a staggering array of benefits for the whole population: young or old, man or woman, pregnant or not. It is somewhat misconstrued as a supplement to be taken only by expectant mothers, and while it really is an essential consideration before and... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable Game Review: Fitness Frenzy by Game Agents: 5 of 11
Looking to while away a few hours in the office, or pretend you are in the gym while actually crashed out on couch? Fitness Frenzy might just be the answer. Fitness Frenzy is an entertaining way to pass an afternoon when you should really be doing something else. It should be made clear that nothing about the game is mind-bl... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Five people you might meet in heaven: 12 of 25
Considering the question of who I would like to catch up with heaven assumes a huge leap of faith! Namely that I will actually be allowed in! I choose to be hopeful, but in case anyone who is charge of the selection process should be reading this in heaven's internet caf, then I am not boldly assuming "I'm IN", just quietly ... More..
Travel > Bus & Train Travel Famous train stations in England: 1 of 2
England is home to some wonderful old railway stations, a reflection of the industrial heritage that is ours. Some of my favorites are the small ones, where the signs are still regularly polished, and the flowerbeds are filled with summer colors. Sadly, the larger city stations are rarely quite so romantic nowadays, but none... More..
Sciences > Zoology Mating habits of the Lemon shark: 1 of 1
The Lemon Shark is one of the larger shark species, and gets its name from the browny yellow coloring of its skin. It grows to between 8 and 13 feet in size, and is a nocturnal shark. Unlike many other sharks, it can rest motionless of the sea floor, and thus lie in wait for it's prey. The colour of it's skin allows it to be... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel diaries: Airport adventures and customs calamities: 11 of 19
Several years later, I still wonder if the poor boy manning the immigration counter at Sydney airport has forgotten the total trauma and "ground-swallow-me-up-now" embarrassment that ensued when he asked me where I had come from as I arrived for my first visit to Australia. Having spent the previous six months working as a v... More..