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Kim Remesch is an award-winning journalist based in Baltimore, Maryland. She has specialized in Small Business/Entrepreneurial issues, Inventors/Inventions, Antiques & Collectibles, Senior Issues, Finance, and Crime & Law Enforcement. In addition to writing/editing,

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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Should restaurants allow dogs in with their owners?: 2 of 66
Have you ever walked your dog and realied that you forgot the obligatory baggie for when the pooch relieved himself in public-as a dog will do, most often at warning and at the worst tiem. Now, imagine a room diners with pets, sitting for an hour or so at a time. When your dog hears that "Call of the Wild," as it eventually ... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care All the right intentions: Moving your elderly parent into your house: 4 of 97
If you're like most children, you keep it in the back of your mind that your parents took care of you when you needed their help. So, it seems only natural that as your parents age your instinct would be to ask your parents to come to live with you in your home, perhaps with a spouse and children. That may or may not be a wi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What items and events best represent your generation?: 1 of 19
I thought this would be easy for me to answer, in addition to letting me take a mental trip down memory lane. When I got into refining my choices - and the figuring out the why's behind them - I realized some simple items have had some profound effects on my life. Most of my things reflect my sort of fringe hippie kid backgr... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Is Bob Dylan a folk singer?: 1 of 14
The person at the top of the list stating that Bob Dylan is NOT a folk singer would be Dylan himself. Anyone who classifies Bob Dylan as a folk singer is clearly not a fan of Bob Dylan. The very thing that came out of his music, that time, is that labels are damning and restrictive. The last time I saw Dylan (of the dozen or... More..
Sciences > Sociology Crime as a family occupation: 1 of 12
Crime can certainly be the family business. It just depends on your family. Many people relate crime and the family business with some form of the Mafia which seriously oversimplifies the idea. The fact is, crime as a family business that has evolved over the years, comes in many forms, and crosses many lifestyles. I'm a jou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons With recent police impersonations, should real officers be more understanding of citizen fear and precaution?: 1 of 10
I have an official answer on this one! As background, I'm a reporter. For most of my life, my specialty was crime/law enforcement. As this is NOT the first time of "increased" police inpersonations, it came up when I was working my beat. I went straight to the police Captain with whom I worked. We worked together in a group ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Best jobs for high school students: 2 of 18
The best jobs for high school students are ones that allow them to earn some spending money, as well as gain some much-needed experience for future jobs. Most opt for traditional jobs-fast food, for example, but there are so many more options in addition to the food services industry that can add experience points for future... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Signs your man isn't into you anymore: 2 of 16
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />He's not that into you. Seems like a simple enough concept, but women tend to romanticize things a man does long after she should have cut him loose. And if he's not into you, you need to cut him loose. Here are some HUGE signs: Are you reading th... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology If dogs could talk: Are you listening?: 3 of 23
Some people are naturally pet people. Others have to be taught. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about dogs, you probably don't. Here are a few things your dog would tell you if he could. 1. I really am speaking to you. You just don't speak the same language. Learn to read the body language and sounds a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Is affirmative action fair?: 9 of 66
If your house were on fire and you called the local fire department, or if you had a burglar breaking into your house, and you needed to call the police, who do you want to show up? The last thing on your mind when you need help should be what color, sex, sexual orientation or religion is the person walking through the door.... More..