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I am a freelance writer with five years experience and an illustrator with over 30 years experience. There are very few articles I will not write about and consider myself a prolific writer, but as owner of a dog rescue in Central Nebraska with over 11 years

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Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Essential items to include in your pet's first aid kit: 1 of 11
When a dog becomes hurt or injured, the kindest and gentlest animal can bite or become aggressive from a sudden injury-simply out of pain and fear. By recognizing this, proper channels and precautions can be taken by having an emergency kit or first aid kit filled with adequate supplies. Many times, this makes a difference in... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Understanding abstract art: 3 of 27
An art form that occurs in most cultures, abstract art developed in North America and Europe during the early to mid-twentieth century. Europe and Russia became well-known for their wide range of abstract variations, as the artists of this period became more and more inspired by an unheard of freedom in artistic form and cont... More..
Local Guides > Atlanta Things to do with children at Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta: 1 of 9
John W. Whitehead once wrote, "Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see," and nothing brings this to mind more than taking the entire family to Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park, while building memories for a lifetime. Stone Mountain Park is Atlanta's number one attraction, consisting of 3,200 acres of e... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership The differences between cat and dog behavior: 1 of 9
Considered the apples and oranges of the animal world, the difference between cat and dog behavior is best said by Dr. Cam Day BVSc BSc MACVSs, veterinary surgeon, and Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Sciences in Animal Behavior: "My dog looks at all the things I provide for her and says 'You must be God.' My ca... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Are comic books becoming an endangered art form?: 1 of 9
When we look at whether or not comic books have become an endangered art form, we need to look at several areas: (1) we need to look at the endangered published comic books of the Golden Age that are worth their weight in gold and are considered an endangered art form today, with their circulation influencing what they are w... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Body art essentials (Part I of II): 1 of 9
Dating back to approximately 3000 B.C., ancient and modern practices of body art portray a tremendous historical significance in the cultures of all civilizations. Using the body as a blank canvas, human beings on an international level have used body art as a way to signal cultural messages throughout the world.Body art esse... More..
Sciences > Chemistry Exploring the ozone: 1 of 9

A 2006 NASA study has extended the anticipated time for the full recovery of the ozone layer over the South Pole, and scientists have concluded that an additional twenty years will be necessary. A new computer model developed by scientists from NASA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Center ... More..
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Which type of divorce is right for you?: 4 of 34
A marriage ending in divorce is the most painful emotional process between two individuals and their families, with the internal healing process and moving on with one's life even more difficult. But the types of divorce and how they are approached sets the scene, with a wide variety of divorce types available in each state w... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Do sugar gliders make good pets?: 1 of 8
The question of whether or not sugar gliders make good pets depends entirely on the individual and their particular lifestyle. Owning a sugar glider requires lots of time and dedication, as they are considered a nocturnal animal who loves to makes lots of noise and play all night long. This means the best owners for them are ... More..
Local Guides > Pittsburgh Famous people from Pittsburgh, PA: 1 of 8
It stands to reason that a city as notable as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, would give birth to some of the most famous people in our country. Famous can be excellent politicians, famous actors, artists whose work have stood the test of time, and famous researchers and scientists. When we think of someone famous, we think of some... More..