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After working in coffee shops and restaurants for years, finally have the chance to focus on writing. My work on tea and holisitc health has been published in print. As well as freelancing, I have my own projects - don't we all. Being an avid coffee and tea

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Sports & Recreation > Running How to prevent running injuries: 1 of 14
It is true that injuries are a part of running, for some more than others. Running, in essence, is systematically pushing your body to its limits, tearing it down, so it has the opportunity to rebuild with more strength and efficiency. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or are lacing up your shoes for the first time, you don... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Should you eat soy?: 1 of 12
Should you eat soy? The soybean is one of the most controversial foods out there - it has both powerful health benefits, and at the same time, potential for serious health risks. Many support the soy revolution, from the FDA to vegan groups, as a healthy alternative to animal protein. There are also sources out there challen... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running How to get rid of side stitches from running: 1 of 9
Many runners are well acquainted with the sharp, twisting pain of the side stitch. The bane of every level of runner, side stitches seem to come out of nowhere, when you least expect it, halfway through a long run while sailing down a hill, or when you take in a deep draught of fresh air after you've settled into a fast-pace... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages An overview of the Knights Templar: 2 of 15
The Knights Templar were the greatest military order of the Crusades. Like their contemporaries, the Hospitallers, the Teutonic Knights, and other smaller orders, the Knights Templar existed during an era when the sword was used to defend Christendom. Christian Europe had an awakening when the Muslim invaders conquered North... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Light pollution: Misdirected or misused light: 1 of 6
Of all our present-day problems with the environment, light pollution may not, at first glance, appear to be our most urgent issue. But light pollution, or misdirected light, is not just a cause for astronomers; it effects all of us. Only recently have scientists begun to study its impact on the environment. Aside from being... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Guide to laws protecting whales: 1 of 6
Man has been hunting and killing whales since around 800 A.D. for meat, oil, and whale bones. In the past, these great creatures have been manufactured into a number of common products from shoe polish and lipstick to margarine and dog food. Today however, there is a moratorium on whaling; no one is allowed to hunt and kill ... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Citrus greening disease: The effect on U.S. orange crops: 1 of 6
Citrus Greening Disease has the US citrus industry terrified, and for good reason too. This bacterial infection threatens to obliterate entire groves of citrus, potentially wiping out the species altogether if left unchecked. Citrus Greening Disease is a bacterial disease first discovered in China in the 1800's. Since then i... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make iced coffee: 4 of 21
Especially during the summer months, an iced coffee is one of the most refreshing beverages. Cold, bitter, and aromatic, this beverage combines the comfort of a cool drink on a hot day, with the warm, stimulating effect of coffee. Although sitting in an outside cafe, sipping your iced coffee and reading the newspaper does so... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack What is angina?: 1 of 5
Angina is a tightening of the chest that occurs when your heart isn't getting enough oxygen. Sometimes the pain also spreads to the shoulders, arms, neck, jaw and back. Angina literally means "squeezing of the chest" in Latin. It can also be accompanied by nausea, sweating, cramping, and shortness of breath. Not a disease it... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Whales in danger of extinction due to whaling: 1 of 5
Man has always hunted whales, but it wasn't until the start of the 20th century that whaling began to threaten the very existence of the great whales. Whales were sold for their meat as well as their oil. Back when whaling was big, before the days of electricity, many Americans were lighting their homes with whale fat. With ... More..