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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Scientific studies on the healing power of dogs: 1 of 17
It has been about year since my father passed away, and my mom confides in me that she would fall apart if it were not for her little dog Snooky. Some how this little dog, keeps my mom going and gives her love when she feels so lost and alone. My mom is not alone, many people world wide are saying they feel less lonely, and f... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Do credit counseling services really help?: 4 of 31
If you are one of many people that have reached the end of their rope because of financial debt, it is time to decide how to help yourself. Whether or not a credit counseling service will help is really up to you.Ask yourself, can I do this on my own or do I need professional help? If you have tried to do it on your own witho... More..
Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Why do you need a will?: 4 of 31
A will is a document that is used in estate planning. You would use a will to help you plan in advance how you want any property you own or any obligations you have handled. It is a legal document that transfers ownership of all personal and real property after your death to someone else.You need a will to appoint your counci... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Why no credit, no problem promises can be a scam: 2 of 15
Everyone has heard the old saying, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". This is one of those times. Just like quick cash establishments and pay day loans, interest rates on these types of loans are very high. In reality, most people who use these types of establishment are people who would have a harder time pa... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds A look at designer dog breeds: 5 of 27
There is a new trend, called designer dogs. What is a designer dog? A designer dog is a hybrid or a crossbreed between two different breeds where the percentage of the breed is known, unknown breeds or mixtures are called mixed breeds. In designer dogs, the breeding is carefully chosen. Some may think that hybrid dogs is a ne... More..
Business > Small & Home Business The benefits of a sole proprietorship: 3 of 15
Being your own boss can have many advantages, but in order to be successful you have to be self-disciplined, determined and willing to work hard, this type of person best suits a sole proprietorship because the owner is the operator of the business, often performing all of the business functions.There are many benefits in bec... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law What is a cease-and-desist letter?: 3 of 12
A cease and desist letter means exactly how it sounds. Cease means to stop, and desist, means not to do it again. Why would a person ever write a cease-and-desist letter anyway? Cease-and-desist letters come into play whenever there is a dispute about something. You are notifying the recipient of the letter, that if they do n... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Fishing for salmon in the Northwest: 4 of 13
When I think of salmon fishing I think of Alaska. My family and I have fished in Washington and Oregon, but for me, nothing comes close to the mystic of Alaska. It is the rough, tough, untamed wilderness that attracts me.My favorite way of traveling there is to ride the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. You can rent a cabin... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The youth of today ... a lost generation?: 33 of 105
Changes in Attitudes Looking back on yesterday Twenty-plus years ago, during the summer months, depending where you lived you might have seen a bus picking kids up at 6:00 a.m. to go and pick strawberries or other produce-kids aged six through eighteen, age didn't matter. All that was required was a desire or need to earn mon... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health An overview of the BARF diet for dogs: 7 of 21
The BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet was invented by practicing Australian Veterinarian surgeon named Ian Billinghurst. Like many other vets around the world he noticed pets developing the same type of medical problems as humans, and came up with a new way to feed animals called BARF. The beliefs behind BARF is t... More..