Two of the most troublesome pieces of punctuation are the colon and semicolon. This guide will help you understand when to use them and when to avoid them.

Nov 11, 2008 - Kari Lomanno

Semi-colons and colons, when used properly, can add structure and variety to writing. Learn how to correctly use semi-colons and colons in a variety of sentences.

Jun 30, 2009 - Tracey Carter

The Colon and Semicolon share a spot on the keyboard, but what is their purpose? Here is how to know when it is best to use a colon or a semicolon.

May 3, 2010 - Lingtoya Alexander

The semi-colon-a period on top of a comma-looks as if it can't make up its mind. There's good reason for that: It shows a separation of thought that isn't quite complete.

Nov 6, 2009 - Greg Gildersleeve

Understanding the difference between a semicolon and a colon can be difficult, but understanding a colon's function in writing will improve your writing's clarity.

Dec 18, 2008 - Megan B. Wyatt

Screening colonoscopy has been shown to reduce the risks of developing colon cancer. Polyps that may progress to cancer can be safely removed during this procedure.

Mar 19, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Colon cleansing is becoming more and more popular and it's important to be sure that one performs a colon cleanse properly to avoid unnecessary health problems.

Oct 5, 2009 - Melinda Friedland

Colon cleanses work to stimulate the colon to eliminate and by drawing caked-on waste from the intestinal walls. Learn how to effectively clean the colon.

Jun 11, 2010 - Donna Pravel

Colonoscopy is a procedure used by doctors to detect abnormalities like cancers and polyps that develop in the large bowel (the colon or large intestine)

May 15, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Colon cleanse can be performed at home using simple home remedies. Here are some colon cleanse recipes that can enhance overall health of an individual.

Oct 12, 2011 - Shweta Shah

How can writers know when a semicolon is preferable to a colon and vice versa? They can know by learning the rules.

Jul 19, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Read about colon cleansing and find out why it is such an important aspect of healthy living.

Feb 22, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The second leading cause of cancer-related deaths is easily preventable and treatable.

Jun 10, 2011 - Hillary Di Menna

By selecting a planet to colonize and designing human survival needs, students will learn or review properties of the planets and moons in the solar system.

Jun 27, 2007 - Paul A. Heckert

Self care is an important part of the healing process after receiving colon cancer treatments.

Jul 12, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

When a comma is too wimpy and a period is too severe, you need a colon or a semicolon - but which?

Oct 16, 2010 - Rebecca Coates

There were two primary motives for colonizing the New World: to acquire wealth and to convert souls. The mode of colonizing took very different forms.

Aug 24, 2010 - Craig Hutchison

Racism and colonialism were symmetrically related in Africa under white rule. Both drew a line between the "superior" white man and the "inferior" black man

Jun 1, 2010 - Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Colon detoxification can be undertaken through proper diet, fasting, enemas and herbal treatments.

Dec 10, 2007 - Darshana Vaishnav

If you have been thinking about using a colon cleanser to aid in your weight loss, there are a few things to keep in mind before making a purchase.

Oct 7, 2010 - Deanna Roddy