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I'm a well travelled, well educated scoundrel, with my heart set on creating something special. I got into Photography a couple of years ago, after seeing a photograph of a tree frog hanging on a branch sell for 35K. Since then I must have taken

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 4 of 127

Choosing between a cat or a dog depends on why you've decided you want a pet. You may want a pet for your family, and as an addition to your family or you might want a deterrent. Experience both, spend time with them and really get to know both sides of the argument before asking yourself a few key questions like, What you w...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Security in the home: 1 of 8

Security in the Home. "Lock it or lose it." Complete lock-down of your home can be done as cheaply or as expensively as you wish, and there are numerous variables that require consideration depending on the value of your home, its contents, and most importantly the people who reside there. Securing your home is, in today's s...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 18 of 117

Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people? Politics is not my strong point, never has been, and yet I feel compelled to voice my opinion because it is such a sad situation and one I feel so helpless in. The young American soldiers fighting to save a nation from itself and the ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Murder: 43 of 182

The mad rush to catch the plane after over sleeping was just so chaotic. Regretting leaving his packing until the last moment and now he was going nuts scrambling things he thought he might need into his case. His wife Anna was downstairs cooking him some breakfast and the smell wafted up to him teasingly. Did he have time, ...
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 51 of 180

Cell phones are a 20th century phenomenon and an invaluable communication tool in today's society. My personal love affair with a mobile / cell phone began in 2000 and is still going strong. It has seen through various lovers, and cars, and I am still in love with it. There is something about a cell phone that makes it very ...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ten reasons you're sick of sex: 12 of 28

Sex is very dynamic and often extremely complicated in its entirety. If you had asked me for ten reasons why was sick of sex a few years ago, I would have laughed out loud and looked at you like you were an alien, or some sub human species without the ability to appreciate the many subtleties and joys of coition. Sex to me u...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Can you ever trust someone 100%: 26 of 59

Can you ever trust anyone 100%? You can trust someone 100%, if you know them well, and believe in their ability to do the right thing. Saying that I must also say, that you can also trust someone 100%, to do the wrong thing, if given the opportunity. Asking yourself the question, "Can I trust myself?" Can you, really? Most i...
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Should people be allowed to smoke in public places?: 5 of 10

Should people be allowed to smoke in public spaces? If my answer determined the actions of my government, then in my humble and god fearing opinion "No", people should not be allowed to smoke in public spaces. You might ask me why it is that I have come to that particular conclusion. Elementary my dear reader, please let me ...
Style & Beauty > Cosmetic Procedures How I found my smile: 1 of 2

After nearly 25 years of generally being an idiot where my health is concerned I looked in the mirror one day and saw a sad beaten down old man starring back at me. I was only 36. I had always taken great care in my appearance and especially in my smile. Now when I smiled I could hardly recognize myself. My teeth were a horr...
Arts & Humanities > Photography The secrets of digital night photography: 1 of 2

The secrets of digital night photography, are that there really are no secrets. Photography is all about trial and error, and practice making perfect. Even professionals don't really have secrets, just a lot of experience in the field which allows them to know when to use certain equipment or settings. What camera, lens, fil...