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About me - Michele Van Pelt

I live in the United States and am a single mother of two great kids (of course I am biased). Like most, I work a full time job and then have the responsibilities of home life to attend to when I get home. I don't have a lot of free time or time devoted just

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Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Who is at risk for tuberculosis?
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Who is at risk for tuberculosis? Anyone who has come in contact with someone who has the infectious TB disease may be at risk for contracting the disease TB. With the recent media coverage of the lawyer from Atlanta that was actually picked up and quarantined for having TB, many people are becoming concerned as to what TB is ... More..

Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Cat fights: Making your cats get along
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It can be tricky any time you introduce a new pet into the home, especially where a cat is concerned. He the Master of the House and he usually feels that any new animal is a huge indiscretion on your part. So, how do you make your cats get along? Actually, you really cannot "make" your cats get along. I think "tolerate" is a... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How my cats got their names
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"What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet."What a wonderful quote by William Shakespeare. Did I have such eloquent thoughts when naming my cats? Probably most would say "no" but if you read further, you will understand that there was a method to my madness when choosing the perfect nam... More..

Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests Beneficial insects for your garden and the roles they have
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When you think of bugs and plants, your first reaction is probably a bad one. Did you know though, that there are many bugs that can actually help your plants thrive? There are many bugs that you can purchase for your garden that will actually kill the "bad" bugs for you. By knowing what bugs can do this for you, you can natu... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Who are the Shriners?
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Who are the Shriners? Growing up, I always thought this was a silly group of men we watched during parades that wore weird hats. I thought they were just part of a parade and nothing more. Was I wrong!The Shriners, A.A.O.N.M.S. or Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was founded in New York City in 1870. It... More..

Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Reptile facts: Black mambas
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The black mamba is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous snake in the world ranking behind the King Cobra. An adult can average in length from 8.2 feet to 14 feet. The black mamba is also the fastest moving snake in the world with a capability of moving up to 12.5 miles per hour. Although it is ... More..

Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital warts
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted diseases in the world. Genital warts happen to be the most easily recognized sign of genital HPV infection although many people have HPV without ever getting genital warts. There are more than 100 types of HPV most of which are harmless. About... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person
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Becoming a better person is something that really should ultimately be judged by yourself. To become the best person you can be, you need to first make sure that you are doing this for yourself and no one else. Second, you need to take the time to take a really close look at the person you currently are.Because this really is... More..

Pets & Animals > Rabbits Rabbit noises and what they mean
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What do bunny noises mean? Although you may not have listened closely enough to hear them, bunnies do make sounds to communicate their wants and needs just as another animal or human would do. The trick is not only getting to know what each of these sounds mean in a general sense but is also being able to decipher your own bu... More..

Education > Homework & Testing Can your child be hurt by too much homework?
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I am the mother of two children, one in elementary school and one in high school. I am of the opinion that homework will not hurt a child as long as it is given in moderation. I believe that the schools and the teachers do rely somewhat on parents kicking in at home to help strengthen the lessons learned that day. I do not ha... More..

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