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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True dog hero stories: 13 of 85

Black Jack and Maverick are just a couple of lab-husky mutts that live in out in the country; both are opportunists, Black Jack is obstinate, and Maverick is sneaky. Together, they're heroes. We joke about their shortcomings and praise their loyalty. In their three years they've proved themselves to be in the upper echelon o...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Ideal gifts between $50 and $200 for teen girls: 1 of 5

Cash or an iTunes gift card suits almost any teen's idea of a great gift, but other than those, here are some more ideas to help you with gift buying for that special teen while keeping the cost between $50 and $200. 13 15 years of age During these years shopping with friends (without mom) is usually a favorite pastime and s...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 18 of 73

Let's figure this out, shall we? Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden and had fellowship with the Creator in the most extraordinary way; a way that all others who would come after them would never know. The Creator placed in the garden two special trees and instructed them not to eat the fruit of one of them; the tree of...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Should parents bring baby to the movie theater?: 14 of 47

I can't believe we're even asking this! Why on earth would a parent consider bringing a baby to a movie theater? The first bone of contention that I would have with an advocate of this practice is the decibels which they are subjecting their child to. Movies often peek beyond the safe 85 decibel level. High energy soundtrack...
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to reinvent your look: 23 of 60

Is your look tired? Have you decided to reinvent it to better reflect who you are, or who you are becoming? We all know changing who we are on the inside takes a tremendous amount of work and dedication, but our outward appearance can undergo a radical change in a matter of hours. Whether subtle or radical is your goal, here...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 80 of 199

If you're thirsting for a second chance in life it must be that you're thinking you've blown the first. Life's major setbacks don't have to bare the mark of finality. Two leading elements are vital for a successful recovery; perspective and perseverance. After suffering a major setback in life one often finds that the specta...
Business > Entrepreneurship 10 secrets to success in franchising: 9 of 18

You did your research, spoke with franchise owners and operators, carefully perused the franchisors financials, you came up with the capital without breaking the bank, or maybe you did break the bank, either way, you took the leap and made the purchase, you received specialized training from the franchisor and you asked a lo...
Autos > Driving & Safety What to pack in your car's emergency kit: 6 of 11

A car emergency kit should contain necessary items to handle a roadside crisis. Since you're not packing out for far reaches, beyond all civilization, food rationing, water purifying and bonfires are not a concern on your 6:00 am commute to work. Here is a list of items you will want to include in your car's emergency kit if...
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 34 of 57

I vote yes. But allow me, if you will, to take a few minutes to work my way through this, just to be certain. I suspect just asking the question, "Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?", begs the offense taken by agnostic people and quite possibly provokes gasps and scoffs among the more unreceptive new-age masse...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety How to make your pool safe for kids: 5 of 8

For summertime fun, kids and pools go hand in hand, along with the dangers associated with pool accidents. You can never be too careful when is comes to water safety. It only takes seconds for a tragedy to unfold in or near the water. Here are a few points to consider and lists to check that will ensure that the safety of yo...