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Laura's my name, writing's my game! I'm pretty new to this, but I have a passion for writing, and I hope to share my work with others. That's you.

I'm 21, English and I live in Australia. I moved here in May 2006 and I haven't looked back since (my neck's

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Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Drugs and their impact on the world: 1 of 12
There's no denying that drugs are a fundamental and unfortunate reality in every society of the world. It's not as hidden from view as we may like to think either. The questions that need to be answered are on everybody's lips: What are drugs, really? Why do people take them, and why are drugs a bane on our society? It may... More..
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Alternatives to contemporary medicine: 2 of 23
Revolutionary. A waste of time. Effective. Useless. These are just some of the words used in the argument about Alternative Medicine. What do we know about it, exactly? Why is it called 'Alternative' medicine? This article aims to delve into the world of alternative medicine and reveal the facts, and the fiction that surround... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 6 of 41
If you knew how many times I have moved back and forth from the country to the city you'd think my middle name was 'Yo-Yo'. The saying "the grass is always greener on the other side" would be quite fitting, except for the fact that concrete isn't usually green. And, in Australia, the grass isn't usually green, anyway. Wha... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues Migration in the modern world: 1 of 6
It's a global phenomenon. People are leaving their home countries every day. It's called Emigration. And emigration is...what, exactly? Well, it's the same as immigration, but seen from the point of view of the country that has been left behind, instead of the country that we move to. It's mainly voluntary, but occasionally p... More..
Education > College Search Why you should pursue a bachelor's degree: 6 of 26
Earning a Bachelor's degree is probably one of the best decisions a person can make in with regard to career prospects, education, and self development. It not only provides you with a qualification, it opens countless doors that may have been closed to you before.For starters, a degree will undoubtedly improve your career op... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language The history of the English language: 7 of 16
Have you ever wondered how the language you speak came to be? The English language is one of the most popular languages on this Earth, second only to Mandarin Chinese. It is the 'default' language of the Internet, and is the most studied language in the world, with approximately 418 million people learning the language. Engli... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Image in today's society: 6 of 8
The idea that image has a huge effect in society is very prominent. Image is everywhere. On the street, on TV, even in the workplace. However, that is not necessarily a good thing. People are bombarded with idealist and unrealistic images of physical appearance on a daily basis, sometimes to the extent that we forget what is ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Strange and unusual ethnic foods: 4 of 5
Food is one of those things that every living thing needs to survive. Whether it's us animals who eat other animals, or the plant world that makes its own food, we wouldn't be here without it. Which makes it a good thing that the majority of us love to eat! With the exception of the L.A fashion set, of course. Differen... More..
Sciences > Genetics Weighing the pros and cons of gene therapy: 2 of 2
Engineering and therapy. Both very normal, harmless words with normal meanings. However, put the word "Genetic, or Gene" in front of them, then they become controversial. Genetic Engineering (GE) and Gene Therapy (GT) have caused a colossal outburst from a cross section of society in the past few decades. It is impossible to ... More..