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Ten Great Movies about Father Figures

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Countries around the world observe Father's Day on varying dates.  But in most countries, including the United States, this occasion is officially recognized on the third Sunday of June. As a tribute to fathers all... more

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Shoes for Your Child

Mara Bateman Region: United States

As shoes can be expensive, most people try to select a pair for practical use as well as for fashion.  Adults buy shoes of the best quality they can afford.  Still others select a style that flatters their feet.&... more

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Health Warning: Consuming Stick Margarine May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Until recently, most experts said that margarine is better for our health than butter.  But now, margarine has been implicated as a possible risk factor for heart disease.  However, you should know that not all m... more

Views: 3312
 

The Six Most Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures: Understanding the Risks of Undergoing Any One

Mara Bateman Region: United States

For those who wish they could look just a little younger or change an unflattering feature, they may want to consider cosmetic surgery.  A minor adjustment can smooth away the wrinkles in your brow; more elaborate pro... more

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Is Echinacea an Effective and Safe Medicinal Herb?

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Echinacea, also known as purple coneflower, is a native plant long used by native North Americans to treat everything from measles to colds to snakebite.  From the 1870s to the 1920s, some North American physicians pr... more

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Warning: Too Much or Too Little of Iron in the Body is Bad for Your Health

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Iron is an essential mineral for the body.  Consume too little of iron and you'll feel tired and get sick more often.  Consume too much - especially in the form of supplements - and other problems may arise. ... more

Views: 5462
Tags: Iron
 

Home Safety Tip: Learn How and When to Use a Fire Extinguisher

Mara Bateman Region: United States

Every home has to have a lightweight fire extinguisher.  But unless you know how and when to use it, you will be in trouble during an emergency.  Extinguishers are designed to put out small, contained fires. ... more

Views: 653
 

Business Marketing Tips: Understanding the Key Differences between Goods and Services as Products

Mara Bateman Region: United States

A product may be a physical "good" or a "service" or a blend of both.  You need to understand this view very thoroughly.  It's easy to slip into a limited, physical-product point of view.  We want to think o... more

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World Energy-saving Fact: Compact Fluorescents are More Efficient than Incandescent Light Bulbs

Mara Bateman Region: United States

The price difference between incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs may seem a lot.  But, as some countries appear to be finding out, not only do household electric bills drop significantly, but more efficient lig... more

Views: 860
 

Two Centuries since Its Origin, Homeopathy Remains a Controversial Medical Practice

Mara Bateman Region: United States

  About 13 million North Americans currently subscribe to the controversial practice of homeopathy, according to an estimate made by one homeopathic organization.  Homeopathy originated 200 years ago in prot... more

Views: 1064
Tags: Homeopathy

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