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Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: The cockatoo: 1 of 13
Cockatoos are crested parrots from Indonesia and Australia. There are 21 species of Cockatoo, many of which are now endangered due to a loss of rainforests, the sale of young as pets and the fact that they are considered to be agricultural pests meaning many are shot. They eat berries, nuts and seeds and come in a wide range... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Evolving parents: How a man's understanding of his wife changes after a baby arrives: 1 of 12
Before a baby arrives, the father sees his partner as a woman, a sexual partner and a companion. She becomes pregnant and her body changes in previously unimaginable ways. Some men revel in these changes and do anything they can to make their partner happy by accommodating their midnight cravings and their need to take up mo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to communicate with children who refuse to listen: 4 of 24
If your child consistently refuses to listen, perhaps it is time to think about where they are getting it from, do you always listen to them? Children learn what they are showed and if you want acknowledgement from them every time you talk, you must learn to do the same in return. If they refuse to listen while you are chast... More..
Sciences > Botany A guide to ethnobotany: 2 of 10
Ethnobotany is the study of how individual cultures and places use indigenous plants. Civilizations have always used plants to create medicines and food and an ethnobotanist's job is to explore how plants have been involved in the use of shelter, religious ceremonies, hunting, food and medicines over the years. The term, eth... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft A beginner's guide to Wiccan elemental symbols: 2 of 10
Wiccan elemental symbols are represented by the five points on the Pentagram, spirit, water, fire, earth and air. The four elements (water, fire, earth and air) can be worked with separately. Each element has it's own meanings, symbols, direction, feelings, colours, energy, star signs and stones. Certain elements are useful ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood A guide to the complex emotions of a first-time mother-to-be: 3 of 13
The prospect of becoming a mother for the first time can lead to emotions ranging from pure joy to absolute terror. There is no preparation for how it feels; even women who have planned their pregnancy can suddenly experience feelings of dread. Different events can lead to an assortment of emotions. Holding a friend or relat... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News People: Should Prince William marry Kate Middleton?: 3 of 12
If Kate Middleton marries Prince William then I don't envy her. Maintaining a good relationship is hard enough without the whole world looking in so I can't imagine what it must be like to survive with intrusions like tabloids, paparazzi and the Royal family. If they marry then she has to realise that she is giving up all ch... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Caesar salad: 5 of 19
Dressing Ingredients Half a cup of extra virgin olive oil Juice from one lemon Pinch of salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1 small crushed garlic clove 1 teaspoon of dry mustard 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar 1 teaspoon of Tabasco Sauce 1 teaspoon of Worchestershire sauce Mix these ingredients well and store in a fridge ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: First time motherhood: 22 of 61
My first pregnancy ended a month early with a beautiful 7lb 1oz son being handed to me to idolize. At 21 years of age, we had planned this baby who was conceived in love almost on the first try. Even though we had planned to get pregnant, looking at the blue cross on the pregnancy test gave me a "oh, crap" feeling. But as my... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Bush: 4 of 11
Bush was an excellent band that led the way for "sexy" grunge, forming in 1992 in an era of alternative rock and releasing their first album in 1994. They split up (supposedly temporarily) in 2001 but before this, they performed live to perfection and some of their songs have appeared on popular shows such as Buffy the Vampi... More..