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Sciences > Astronomy The possibility of other intelligent life forms in the universe: 2 of 10
I am not going to attempt to prove my point by citing un-provable sightings of UFOs or alien landings. I am going to use simple reason and logic. In 1961 a professor at Cornell by the name of Frank Drake worked out an equation designed to calculate the probability of there being other intelligent civilizations out there in th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which is the best Xbox 360 game and what makes it best: 5 of 15
As much as I would like to say exactly what the best game on the Xbox 360 is, I cannot. Unfortunately I can't provide a definite solution for all the gamers out there wondering what game to buy next. I can, however, provide you with a few of my favourites. My absolute favourite 360 game is...well, I can't say that either. For... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods The most common food-borne illnesses: 1 of 3
The term food poisoning' means any condition in which food causes a toxic reaction. This can be a result of a natural toxin in the food, a toxin acquired by the food in the course of nature (for example, a fish eating a toxic substance), spoilage leading to bacterial contamination of the food, or contamination of the food dur... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Food as preventative medicine: 6 of 15
Food is an amazing thing. Food can held prevent, treat and even cure many diseases, some of which are among the leading causes of death. In this essay, I will discuss some alternative food treatments' to certain diseases, ranging from hypertension (high blood pressure) to cancer. I will begin with one of the leading causes of... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Explanation of the Big Bang: 12 of 24
How do you create a universe? This is a very complex question, and one many scientists have devoted their lives to finding the answer to. Their current theory is one that is widely accepted to be the right one. This is known as the Big Bang Theory'.Many people, especially Christian groups, have argued against the Big Bang The... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Fun NASCAR video games: 1 of 1
Let's consider this a review of the latest EA Games NASCAR release, NASCAR 09. I played it on Xbox 360, but this can go for any platform. There is a serious problem with this game. It's not the handling or the driving physics: they're superb. You can customize just about every feature of your car from the weight distribution ... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Eczema: Symptoms and treatment: 29 of 30
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an itchy inflammation of the skin (Anderson, 1998. Mayo Clinic, 2008). It can affect almost any area, although it most commonly appears on the skin on the arms and behind the knees, as well as the face, neck, wrists and upper chest (Anderson, 1998. Marieb, 2001. Mayo Clinic, 2008). The exact c... More..