Archive for August, 2008

The Rabbit Died or Pregnancy Tests 101

No rabbits, mice or frogs died or were harmed in the writing of this blog. This was not always the case in pregnancy tests. In fact, the history of pregnancy tests involves barley, wheat, wine, urine and sacrificial mice, rabbits and frogs. Sounds like a bad party.
It all started in ancient Egypt. An Egyptian woman [...]

Acne - What’s It All About

Acne is an infection of the skin caused by oils from hair follicles blocked by dead skin cells that allow bacteria to grow rapidly, causing skin inflammation. The effects of acne can be scars, skin that is overly sensitive to contact and low self-esteem.
The direct cause of acne is still under research, but many believe [...]

How to Make Money with an IRA and Money Market Account

How can you make money while spending money? Opening a traditional IRA will allow you to invest money for retirement, while lowering your financial impact at tax time. For example, if a husband and wife invest $10,000 in an traditional IRA, they will save $2,000 in tax payments. Certain rules will apply and tax laws [...]