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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Thrillers: 8 of 136
She pulled the car over to the side of the road, just ahead of where she had seen the body laying. Her hands were trembling as she tried to pull the keys from the ignition. Her cell phone lay on the passenger seat. She looked back in the rear veiw mirror and there it still was. Ellie fumbled with her seat belt. She got it off... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Deciding on more severe punishments for sex offenders and child abusers: 7 of 41
Punishing Wisely Sex offenses are on the rise in the United States. It seems every year we hear about more and more cases. It has become one of the most heated debates and highly controversial. Is it more punishment we need? What we need is to clean up the system. It is not where the sex offenders are, but what they are. We n... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to soil mixtures for bedding plants: 5 of 16
Everyone loves a well done garden. We all want big healty vegtables.It is great when everything you need to make dinner is right there so close by and fresh. It can be easy if you pay attention to your soil and your water. First go to your garden area and look at where it is. Is it in a spot where young plants will be over ex... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Legalizing medical marijuana: 12 of 34
Freedom!Marijuana legalization is not a hard debate. It is time that people stopped telling one another what to do with their bodies. We have no right to tell someone that they can or can not use this substance. How else can we be free if we have no choice or voice about what happens to us. We have to be willing to be open mi... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A mother's worth: 8 of 21
living among the Latino Culture.I spent seven long months in Mexico missing my American lifestyle. It is a blow to the routine female ego to go to a place where women are treated as second best. I was the American equivalent to a housewife. I stayed at home and cooked and cleaned. I was expected to have dinner ready when he c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Gray wolves rebound in US NW: Feds give hunters a green light: 5 of 11
The Government That Cried Wolf A devastated population of Grey wolves now on the rebound is once again facing certain depletion. No surprise to any conservator of the endangered. It has long been the policy of the Federal Government that the greater good of man allows the sub-dual and extinction of any species that threatens... More..
Business > Business News & Issues The ethics behind oil prices: 5 of 11
Oil has become the gold of the twenty first century. Who ever holds the oil holds the power. Those who have no oil seem to have none of the power. So what can we now do about this?The fact is every day we get angry about it. We gripe and complain. Where is the power in that? We are still paying the price at the pump. So what ... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Do vets take advantage of the love we have for our pets?: 4 of 7
I work with veterinarians all day. I work in a four Vet practice, and I would say some do, and some just don't. In the end it is you who makes the choice to get what you want or get taken. When you go to the vet's office you need to be specific. Think about it before you come in. What are you willing to do, or not do? What ar... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Love: 44 of 68
He walked through the door and it closed with a thud. His face looked wrecked from a long like. He came to the table and sat down. The dirt and sweat of the day still caked on his face. There was not a spot on his clothes that could be remotely be called clean. His brown hair was in sweaty mats around his head. At the edges o... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Do fish make good pets: 11 of 15
If you are looking for a pet, and your not quite sure how much time, and effort you have to give, go with a fish. Or a couple of them. These low maintenance creatures are fun and exciting to watch. They don't require walking or poop scooping. Just a few flakes of food a day and you are good to go.There are many kinds of fish ... More..