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These facts are especially for you, Keith!

My name is Wynn Currie and I live on the Magdalen Islands, in Canada. I have worked as a journalist for many years as well as other job titles. I have been published several times other than writing for the weekly.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Loss of a horse: 3 of 19

I lost a 2-year-old filly, Sam's Pride in February 2008, to seizures. I've had horses for 45 years and I had never heard of a horse taking seizures before. Apparently, I wasn't the only one. I had asked the vet about the strange behaviors that this young filly was having and then the horse owners at the local race track, inc...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Do PETA's naked protest tactics work?: 3 of 12

Do PETA's naked protest tactics work? This is a ridiculous way to protest and can only harm that which they supposedly strive to protect. PETA stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Now just imagine seeing a beautiful naked male or female. Does it remind you to make a donation to a worthy cause or cause your...
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How to cue your horse to back up: 1 of 4

There are several ways to teach your horse how to back up. One of the most popular ways is to cue your horse while sitting in the saddle. Another would be while standing, cue the horse from the front. A third way might consist of using both the first and the second manner together. Just realize that backing is an illogical m...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Great ecotourism destinations: 4 of 15

Ecotourism is the new wave in vacation hot spots around the world. There are many who would not even consider the traditional vacation anymore, but rather have the exercise and learn as much as possible about areas that they have never been to. Brion Island, part of the Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada is one such place, but...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Your best invented dish: 8 of 28

Magdalen Islands Seafood Pizza There is nothing more scrumptious then Magdalen Islands fresh seafood pizza, piled high with the most tender lobster, crab and scallops imaginable. No one knows more about seafood than the Island chefs. Although I don't consider myself a chef, I have played with a basic Magdalen Islands recipe,...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health The benefits of a raw diet for your dog: 5 of 14

Not only is raw food safe and healthy for your pet, but it is also a very natural meal. A dog's intestinal tract is short in comparison to a human and digests food at a much faster rate, therefore bacteria that could harm a human, would pass through a dog's system, before it would have time to multiply. Also a dog has a very...
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health Horse anatomy: The hock: 1 of 2

Like all parts to the anatomy, the hock of a horse is important to the mobility of the horse. The hock is located approximately midway down the hind legs of the horse. Ideally, hocks are slightly higher than the knees on the front legs, with the point of hock level with the chestnut of the front leg. It is the joint that mov...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Last Holiday: 1 of 2

I just finished watching the DVD, 'Last Holiday' with Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, and Timothy Hutton, in a Wayne Wang film. It is a romantic light-hearted but not what I would call a comedy. The heroine, Ms. Georgina Byrd (Queen Latifah) is straight-laced, church-going, single woman who finds herself attracted to a fellow co-w...
Travel > Canada Destinations Travel destinations: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park, Nova Scotia: 1 of 2

One of the most popular historical sites in North America is the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park, in Nova Scotia. It offers a wide range of activities for the whole family and makes learning history, a great pleasure for all. It is on the eastern seaboard, on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia and is the site of t...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Croque monsieur: 1 of 2

Croque-Monsieur A croque-monsieur is a hot ham and cheese grilled or broiled sandwich. This is an affordable Parisian classic which originated in France as a fast-food snack served in cafs and bars. More elaborate versions come coated in a Mornay or Bchamel sauce. This is one of the more elaborated recipes which calls for a ...