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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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Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages What was the Albigensian Crusade?: 1 of 9

During the Crusades, all of Europe was swept up in the call to defend Christendom. Although this traditionally meant taking up arms against the Muslims forces in the East as well as Spain, it also included abolishing the heretics at home. In Medieval times, heresy was a direct threat against the power of the church because h...
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...
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Should people have sex before marriage?: 12 of 75

Yes, people should have sex before marriage. This is not to say that sex is everything. It is an integral part of a healthy relationship. The ability to be intimate with the one you love is the ability to commune on a higher level. But couples should also spend time together, live together, travel together, know each other i...
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Citrus greening disease: The effect on U.S. orange crops: 1 of 5

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...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Whales in danger of extinction due to whaling: 1 of 4

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 ...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies A look at the use of meridians in acupuncture: 1 of 4

Meridians are the invisible energetic pathways circulating throughout the entire body, carrying qi (pronounced chi). They connect everything, from the organs deep within the body, to the teeth. According to Chinese medicine, these channels are a part of subtle matter. Unlike physical matter, which vibrates very slowly, subtl...
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The healing benefits of juniper oil: 1 of 4

Juniper essential oil has been used since the times of antiquity for its medicinal properties. The essential oil is made from steam distilled juniper berries, the same berries used to make gin. Juniper is well known for its stimulating and cleansing properties, and as an overall health tonic. It was used by the Ancient Egypt...
Sports & Recreation > Running How to train for your first 5K race: 2 of 7

Your first 5k race is an important and exciting milestone. Road races are a great way to set and surpass your goals, as well as a chance to be a part of a running community. A 5k, at 3.1 miles, is an attainable distance for any novice runner and with proper training, you are sure to surprise yourself at the finish line. Befo...
Food & Drink > Coffee The difference between coffee and espresso: 4 of 12

Since the coffee bean was first cultivated in the 6th century in the Arabian Peninsula, coffee has been a valuable beverage of cultures around the world. Sometimes as the luxury of a few, and others as the necessity of the masses, coffee has been with us every step of the way. Along that journey of time, as we have evolved, ...
Pets & Animals > Ferrets Endangered species: The Blackfooted ferret: 1 of 3

The black-footed ferret, the only indigenous ferret species in North America, has been listed as endangered since 1967. It is one of the many species that fell victim to the destruction of the prairie ecosystem. The total number of black-footed ferrets reached an all-time low of 18 back in 1984. Since then, efforts have been...