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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership What you need to consider before getting a pet: 16 of 89
There are a few crucial considerations to be made before buying an animal and keeping it as a pet. The first and the most important is question is 'Why do you want to get a pet?' There are many reasons why, loneliness is a the main one and a very valid reason. However, if you are used to being alone then you should be aware ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Security in the home: 2 of 11
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... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 43 of 206
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... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the US close the military prison on Guantanamo Bay?: 4 of 19
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base is the front line of battle for regional security and protection. It protects America from a massive influx of drug trafficking, terrorism, and offers protection to many sea going vessels in the area. The base protects the ability of US Navy and Coast Guard ships to operate in the Caribbean, and off... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 68 of 270
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 ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Murder: 51 of 194
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, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Can you ever trust someone 100%: 21 of 79
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... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 63 of 214
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 ... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 11 of 35
Should marijuana be legalized? Marijuana, weed, hydro, skunk, wacky baccy, no matter what you call it, it is a drug, a drug that can be a great party starter when socializing, yet has a number of side effects which are considered to be very antisocial, and in some cases extremely dangerous. Lets just consider for one moment ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Ten reasons you're sick of sex: 13 of 37
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... More..