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Lindy Laker has a passion for writing! Whether it be relative to her importing/wholesale business, fiction, poetry or the rural newspaper for which she was the responsible reporter for some years.
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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Great Dane: 3 of 12
As an introduction to the Great Dane of today, its very early beginnings must be appreciated. The gentle giants of the dog world, as they are most often referred today, are thought to have emerged from one of the numerous crosses of the large breeds of the Assyrians. In the middle ages, the dogs were introduced into Europe wh... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Custom action figures: How to set up your customizing work area: 1 of 3
"It has to be here somewhere! That tiny tube of super sticky, clear drying glue! I know its here! I only used it yesterday!" Does this frustrating, mind boggling scenario sound familiar?Speaking from personal experience, I'd experienced this type of scene way too many times! That is, until I finally decided to stop doing anyt... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Disadvantages of body piercing: 1 of 3
Should this discussion simply entail 'the case against body piercing' or broaden the topic to include whether or not 'legislation for the control of body piercing' should be added? Either way, the opinions expressed here are valid for both topics.The case against body piercing is a valid one when discussing the lack of legisl... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Layoffs: Maybe the best career move ever: 5 of 14
Yes! This has happened to me! And Yes, this was the best move that could ever have been offered to me by an employer. Mind you, being kind was the furthest thing from the mind of the particular employer. However, at the time of the eviction from a much loved workplace, this employee was far from thrilled at the financial hard... More..
Health & Fitness > Surgery Considering Lap-band surgery: 4 of 11
This article is written as a reference to any reader considering lap band surgery and who would like to hear another perspective - one from someone who has been through the surgery - twice in fact - and how the story has progressed to this date.My personal Lap band experience really began in August 2004 when I entered the hos... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Tips for purchasing jewelry online: 2 of 5
Before modern technology and the internet, shopping was a time consuming exercise, and one which frustrated shoppers every day. Mothers with small children howling, handicapped individuals trying to manouvre escalators, professionals impatient with their lack of time to browse in their lunch hour are only a few examples of wh... More..
Hobbies & Games > Dolls The difference between dolls and action figures: 5 of 12
My first, quick interpretation of the difference between dolls and action figures was that I considered dolls were a toy to be played with by girls while action figures were toys played with by boys. Sexist I know, but never the less, my preconceived impression. Simple, no real difference in the toy itself, just a difference ... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 15 of 35
Had this question been posed when I was a flower child of the 'Make Love Not War' era of the 70's, my response to this often debated question would have been a resounding 'Yes'! I'd have been there wearing sandwich boards, waving banners, with flowers in my long flowing hair, wearing typical 'hippie' garb of ankle length Indi... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings A beginner's guide to nipple piercings: 4 of 8
Sexy! Erotic! Maybe even a little naughty to have your nipples pierced! But so what! "But the pain!" you ask?Directing the following comparison to women in particular, isn't childbirth potentially painful? Isn't losing virginity potentially painful for a woman? But have either of those situations ever stopped woman from parti... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol The difference between saturated and unsaturated fats: 3 of 6
Saturated fats and Unsaturated fats are terms most people are aware of but all too often, these terms may cause confusion.If you're having trouble remembering which is which, my personal reminder is ...'S' = saturated fats = stay away'U' = unsaturated fats = use in moderationLets start with the 'bad' fats first. These are the... More..