Thursday, December 31, 2009

Bladder Infection Symptoms

It burns, it hurts.  You know something's wrong.  Here are the telltale symptoms of a bladder infection:

http://www.edubook.com/bladder-infection-symptoms/24372/

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Roman Catholic Holy Days for 2010

The liturgical calendar can get downright confusing at times.  Here's the lowdown on Catholic holy days of obligation for 2010 plus information on the year's moveable feasts:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2539349/complete_list_of_roman_catholic_holy.html?cat=34

Monday, December 28, 2009

Pompe disease: causes of this rare condition

Chances are, you've never heard of it unless someone in your family is the 1 in 40,000 individual afflicted.  Here are its symptoms and causes:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2531961/rare_pompe_disease_caused_by_genetic.html?cat=70

Saturday, December 26, 2009

What you need to do to become a librarian

Gone are the stereotypes of librarians with feather dusters moving up and down rows of musty-smelling books.  These days, a librarian can aptly be called an information manager.  If you're interested in this type of career, check out this article:

http://www.edubook.com/how-to-become-a-librarian/23877/

How to Recover Optimally from Heart Surgery

Sometimes patients facing bypass or other open heart surgery worry less about surviving the procedure than they do about what their recovery will be like.  Here are some tips that will help:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2521997/tips_for_an_optimal_recovery_after.html?cat=5

Friday, December 18, 2009

The Mexican legend of the poinsettia

Whether they're the traditional red or the more contemporary cream or yellow, poinsettias will be forever known as the flowers of Christmas.  Read their legend here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2341274/christmas_poinsettias_mexican_legend.html?cat=74

Monday, December 14, 2009

Can you guess which are the largest dog breeds?

Are they the tallest?  The heaviest?  You'll find out here:

http://www.edubook.com/largest-dog-breeds/22510/

How to get through the holidays when you're suffering from a heartache

Everybody you see is rushing around, volunteering to help with religious services or shopping 'til they drop, it seems.  You just feel totally lost this holiday season.  Here are some tips on how to get through it:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2483394/how_to_get_through_the_holidays_after.html?cat=74

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

How to finish your holiday shopping without blowing your budget

You still have a few names on the gift list and only a few bills in your wallet.  How can you finish Christmas shopping or other holiday giving and celebrating and stay within your budget?  Here are some tips to help:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2472704/how_to_stay_within_your_budget_while.html?cat=46

Monday, December 7, 2009