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  Caring for Cashmere Clothing - How to Wash & Store (in: Fashion)
Sep 1, 2010
Cashmere is a luxurious fabric made from the fine fibres of the Cashmere goat. The cashmere goat is indigenous to Asia, living in high-plateau regions, and is naturally grey, brown or white; other shades of cashmere are dyed. Cashmere is a fabric that requires considerable looking after if it isn't to become ruined very quickly. However, with a little effort, it is possible to keep cashmere clothing in wonderful condition, even enhancing the softness through proper care. 
  Long Distance Love, Chat, Problem Child, Punch Drunk & Depression (in: Self-Help)
Aug 29, 2010
A long distance relationship is a frustrating situation to be in, particularly when the only modes of contact available to you both are via the computer or phone. There are no definite answers to this scenario, but here are some things you can do to keep you both happy and in love for the duration:
  How to Remove Warts Naturally Using Potato (in: Natural Health)
Aug 29, 2010
Warts are small growths that appear on the skin. They are often darker in colour than the surrounding flesh and can appear anywhere on the body; they may be flat or 3D. Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, which, after treatment, remains in the cells causing re-infection at a later date. A large number of people are affected by warts at some stage in their lives, and treatment can be painful and expensive. However, a potato is all that is needed to effectively treat warts.
  The End of the World (in: Spirituality)
Aug 25, 2010
Death is the ultimate reality. It is the only event in our lives which will occur with one hundred percent certainty. Yet, our fear of death remains our greatest hurdle in spiritual advancement. We wish to enforce immortality on our limited lives, in the hope that we will go on forever; but what about the world will we live in? Is it ensured to go on for an eternity? Is not the universe itself too doomed, to one day cease to exist?
  Writing Letters of Complaint, Hypochondriacs, Buck's Parties, Fights, Planes & Gyms (in: Self-Help)
Aug 24, 2010
"Hypochondria is a condition in which a person believes that he or she is ill when no objective signs of illness can be observed. It has an obsessive as well as a delusional component. Sufferers from hypochondria, or, to use the clinical term, hypochondriasis, remain convinced that they are ill despite reassurances, and often present themselves to their doctors over a long period of time as suffering from a series of different symptoms and diseases. The onset of hypochondria frequently occurs during the 30s in men and 40s in women. Those in sedentary occupations are notoriously liable to it, and, whilst medical students usually suffer only a transient bout of hypochondria, some doctors remain hypochondriacal throughout their career. Depression and alcoholism exacerbate the condition."
  Healthy Eating: The Benefits of Raw Food (in: Diet & Nutrition)
Aug 22, 2010
Thousands of years ago, humans did not cook food before eating it; they sustained themselves on a diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries, seeds, etc. - all of which were consumed raw. Nowadays, however, many people eat little or no raw food, instead consuming mainly cooked, and often processed, foods. 

Most foods are far healthier when eaten raw as opposed to cooked; the cooking process destroys many of the nutrients in fresh food and also changes the Ph-value of alkaline foods to slightly acidic. Additionally, it is believed important enzymes, which help the body digest nutrients, are also destroyed when food is heated. This means cooked food is nutirionally deficient and lacking in the very substance required to digest the few nutrients still contained.
  The Right Way to Fire an Employee & Other Labour Pains (in: Employment)
Aug 20, 2010
Firing someone isn't an easy thing to do, especially if you're unable to control your emotions during the meeting. This individual may have repeatedly failed to comply with your business's policies and procedures or they don't meet your expectations. You may have initiated disciplinary procedures in the past and given this individual ample opportunity to rectify their behaviour and/or improve their performance. When you terminate someone's employment, even if you were justified in doing so, feelings of guilt may arise, and your conscience may get the better of you. How does one fire someone without feeling like an awful wretch?
  THE HILLSONG CHURCH: 'Cult' Status, Corruption, Homophobia & Exorcism (in: Religion)
Aug 12, 2010
This article examines the methods and ethics of Hillsong

“Don't give someone else the power over your financial freedom” …

“Church involvement is still the best way to maximise your gifts & fulfill your dreams!” ~ Brian Houston
  Archaeological Evidence Suggests Early Humans May Have Used Tools up to 5 Million Years Ago (in: Prehistory)
Aug 11, 2010
According to new archaeological evidence, early humans may have been using tools for far longer than the 2.5 million years that have been previously estimated. A recent study, based on the discovery of two 3.4 million-year-old animal bones displaying tool marks in East Africa, suggests the possibility that tool-use by early humans may stretch back five million years - a finding which, if correct, would result in scientists being forced to rethink the idea that meat-eating affected human brain-size.
  Investigating Islam: An Introduction (in: Politics)
Aug 10, 2010
For many Westerners, Islam is a taboo subject. The religion provokes fear in some people, and opinions concerning its motives in the West are very much divided. Those who claim Islam is having a negative effect on Western societies are often accused of Islamaphobia and/or racism, and often these accusations are just. But what is the truth? What does Islam stand for? Should Westerners be concerned about its effects on society and culture? And, crucially, who should concerned members of the public approach for honest answers to these questions? This is the first in a series of articles investigating the two faces of Islam, and the truth (if any) to claims made by various religious and political groups.
  Routine Pet Vaccinations May Cause Illness & Behavioural Problems (in: Pets)
Aug 9, 2010
UK pet charity Canine Health Concern recently released a statement warning of the potential dangers of vaccinating pet dogs too frequently. The charity claims dogs and other pets are over-vaccinated after it was shown initial vaccines often protect dogs for as long as seven years, and suggested routine vaccinations were the cause of many behavioural problems and serious illnesses.
  Do Christians Find God, or Does God Find Christians? (in: Religion)
Aug 8, 2010
This article is not an attempt to convert any Christians. Rather, it is a collection of thoughts and philosophical musings concerning how it is that people 'find' God.

Most Christians will state that they, at some point in their lives, found God. Let’s examine that claim. Taking the US as an example: Christianity did not originate in America; it was brought to the US by European migrants. Therefore, logically, God found American Christians and not the other way around. Some might say they had free will, and as such did not have to open their hearts to God but willingly made a choice. However, that just leads to another question: would they have done so had they been born in Afghanistan? Let us assume that the answer is yes - it is, after all, the only logical conclusion.
  Dogs Accurately Detect Cancer & Diabetes in Humans (in: Illness & Disease)
Aug 8, 2010
Early detection of cancer cells saves lives, and research carried out during recent years has proved dogs are capable of doing just that. What's more, they achieve a better success rate than laboratory results. Dogs have been trained to detect cancer in humans via smell, after it was noticed that some pets were apparently sniffing the disease out and warning owners by drawing their attention to the affected body-area. It seems other animals, including cats and rats, may also have the ability to detect cancer. Dogs have also shown the ability to detect diabetes.
  Starting a Successful Business (in: Small Business)
Aug 7, 2010
Running a successful business is hard work, so let’s get that out of the way straight off the bat. There are no quick wins; customers don’t just magically appear out of nowhere, and money does not grow on trees - just to name a few of the common misconceptions of fledgling entrepreneurs. In this article - the first of three on creating a successful business - I will share some of the best practices for starting out, and how to adapt them so that they work for you.
  Is India Really a Country? (in: Politics)
Aug 6, 2010
The Kashmir valley is in flames yet again. Kashmiri youths are on the streets protesting, against what they see as an illegal Indian occupation of their state. Many young men were shot by overworked Indian security forces, as they threw stones at those they see as their oppressors.
  MGM: Male Circumcision: What are the Facts? (in: Parenting)
Aug 5, 2010
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of part of the foreskin. It involves the crushing and cutting of the delicate skin that protects the penis, permanently exposing the naturally lubricated shaft and head beneath to bacteria and abrasions/chaffing. This is a similar idea to removing the eyelid. Generally, the procedure removes approximately 50% - 80% of total penile flesh, and highly sensitive nerve-endings found nowhere else in the body are literally hacked away, reducing sexual response and, consequently, diminishing sexual pleasure in adult circumcised men. The girth of the penis is also reduced, causing a loss of sensation and pleasure to female sexual partners. 

Circumcised babies often suffer medical complications; a small number even die as a direct result of the procedure.
  Shipping Containers: Alternative Housing (in: Recycling)
Aug 4, 2010
The shipping container is cheaper than concrete, airtight, and if insulated correctly, warm and cosy. They can be easily recycled, because of the materials that are used to make them, and they also save energy. Some prefabricated containers have been designed to work off the grid, so people can go bush with them. The doors can be used to create balconies, and you can put them together and remove interior walls. Shipping containers can be customised and built faster than a traditional-style home. This low-cost idea of using shipping containers to design a house with all the comforts and amenities of a home may not appeal to most. But it would interest people who worry about their carbon footprint, or need to save on home building costs, particularly in these dubious times.
  Lose Weight Fast Diets 1.2 Celebrity Diets Explained (in: Diet & Nutrition)
Aug 2, 2010
Beauty should not be about size, but an alarming number of Hollywood's rich and famous leading ladies are obsessed with being thin. My idea of beautiful does not encompass protruding collarbones and stick-thin legs – it looks awful.

Diets that exclude essential food-groups can put anyone's health at risk and the effects are often severe. Take, for example, Gwyneth Paltrow, who followed a macrobiotic diet for ll years – now she has the bones of an 80-year-old. She has been diagnosed with osteopenia, an illness that may lead to osteoporosis later in life.
  Memory Biases: Are Memories Always Reliable? (in: Psychology)
Aug 1, 2010
You remember what you did yesterday, don't you? You remember your first day at school, or work, or the day you met your partner? You vividly remember many events throughout your life, and your most vivid memories are accurate, because you remember the exact way things happened, right? Not necessarily...

Memory is a complex cognitive phenomenon. Memory Bias is a term used in cognitive science and psychology to describe a memory that has been altered and is, therefore, no longer accurate, or an instance where the likelihood of memory-recall is enhanced or impaired. Amnesia (total or partial loss of memory, most often resulting from brain injury, shock, illness, or psychological disturbance) is a commonly-known form of memory bias, but there are many ways in which we alter the content of our memories and in which memory-recall is affected.
  Is the Increase in Hymen-Replacement Operations for British, Muslim Women a Result of Islamic Fundamentalism? (in: Culture)
Jul 30, 2010
Hymen-replacement operations are carried out to create the impression that a woman who has had sexual relations prior to her wedding night is, in fact, a virgin, as is customary in Islamic tradition. British taxpayers are funding an increasing number of hymen-replacement operations for Muslim women, although they are also available privately. In the last five years, the number of operations carried out by the NHS has increased by 25%, and one Harley Street gynaecologist says he performs triple the number of operations he did just months ago, in what appears to be a worrying new trend amongst young, British, Muslim women, who are often caught between the traditions expected of them by their immigrant families and the UK social norms to which they have become accustomed whilst living in the UK.
 
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