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One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why. ~Anonymous

My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am. ~Anonymous

The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog. ~Ambrose

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to pamper your pet in style: 2 of 30
I guess I am quite guilty of pampering my pet labrador. I don't dress her up- my friends do (with scarves and shirts). They have a ball with it and my dog seems to enjoy all the attention, so why not? Here is my own TOP 10 things to pamper my dog:(1) TOYS: She has lots of chew toys (over a dozen, mostly given by friends) whic... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 14 of 176
Now I lay me down to sleep,My dog beside me shares my sheet.She snores and snorts and as she dreamsI touch her paws and caress her chin.She loves to play when she's awake,excited so she even quakes,her wagging tail, her laughing face,she took my heart and sat in place.Now she's old, she's growing deaf,but still she gives her ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Summer Olympics What to expect for athletes and fans at the 2008 Beijing Olympics: 1 of 8
With 1.3 billion people cheering for the olympics- and that's only the Chinese population, the one thing you should expect when 2008 comes around in Beijing is lots and lots of people.If you've been to China before- even if its only a year before, expect lots of changes. China is changing at such an amazing pace, even though ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Understanding the different styles of Asian food and restaurants: 2 of 10
Asian Food = Tasty Food :)As someone who lives right smack in the food capital of the world (Singapore), and has lived in Western countries (US, UK, France, Germany) for a significant part of my life, I think I am well qualified to make the distinctions.THE GENERALIZATIONUnlike most Western dishes, Asian dishes tend to be ful... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Helium's spring 2007 Write to Win Contest has been a huge success: 2 of 10
The word "success" needs to be defined in order to choose a side. If success means lots of content, new writers, and a spike in hits, then it is a huge success. If success means quality content, attraction of quality writers, and hits that will continue beyond the contest period, then it has been a dismal failure.VERDICTShort... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Should the US spend taxpayer money to reduce conventional arms caches worldwide?: 2 of 10
Yes, the US taxpayer should, not unilaterally though, but alongside the other nations who are able to reduce arms caches across the world.Why should the US taxpayer foot the bill (at least partially)? Because most of the arms caches in the world came from the USA.In 1993, for instance, the US sold $31,109,000,000 ($31.1B) wor... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History Chinese history: The Chinese Civil War of 1927-1950: 1 of 5
As China's last dynasty (Qing) capitulated under foreign powers and became nothing more than a puppet for the Japanese, the revolutionaries of 1911 in the southern part of China would continue their struggle. But, a country ruled by warlords and dynasties for 5,000 years would not have an easy transition into a republic. Poli... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History A brief history of Chinese architecture: 1 of 5
One of the most vital things to remember when looking at Chinese architecture and how it has evolved over the years, is that the Chinese believed (and to some extent continue to believe) that everything is related and guided by heaven. This belief (feng shui) informed not only how buildings were structured, but how entire tow... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed What toys are essential for early education?: 3 of 14
Having studied the various pedagogies on early education (pre-school age), I would say that the commercial toys in the market are really not adequate. I subscribe to the Reggio Emilia notion that the environment is the teacher, so aside from specific toys, the whole house could be arranged for their learning. Actually, I th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History Chinese history: The rise of the Manchus: 1 of 4
Throughout China's history, the Hans feared the invasion of the Northern nomads who rode fierce horses and raided their lands at will. They feared them so much that a Great Wall was built to keep them out. The barbarians, the Chinese called them, were the Mongols and the Jurchens, otherwise known as the Manchus. The year was ... More..