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Hello, I am a 35 year old health care professional. I love the people that I care for. It is a very emotionally rewarding job. I have two daughters who are 17 and 18 years old. I am happily married for 8 yrs. Writing is my favorite hobby and I plan to make

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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are Pit Bulls man's best friend or murderous beast?: 1 of 122
Once again I find myself writing in defense of the American Pit Bull Terrier. The first thing I want to say in response to one of these articles against the Pit Bull is that these dogs DO NOT have "locking jaws"! This is nothing more than a myth and has been disproved by many veterinarians. I also want to say that there is no... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My Pit Bull: 3 of 56
I am owned by a wonderful 5 year old Pit Bull named Duke. He is my best friend and has been since the day he was born. Along with Duke I have raised 5 other Pit Bulls. I have never been bitten by any of them and neither has anyone who ever came into contact with them.It is true that these dogs are very powerful and capable of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on Michael Vick's alleged involvement with dog fighting: 6 of 74
Being a role model to millions of fans and being rich beyond belief should have been enough for football hero Michael Vick. He was born with a talent that propelled him to super stardom and afforded him a lifestyle that most of us can only dream of. Yet as quickly as it came, it seems that it may be lost just as fast. Why? Wa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 25 of 223
My views on abortion are not cut and dry. While I do not believe in abortion, I do think that in some very extreme cases it may be necessary or understandable. Why do I not believe in abortion? I believe that people should be responsible for their own actions. If a woman chooses to have unprotected sex she must be willing to ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Should you smoke in your car?: 8 of 62
There are several reasons why you shouldn't smoke in your car and not all of them are safety issues.First of all let's discuss the obvious, safety. If you smoke in your car that means that you have to light your cigarette in the car. When lighting a cigarette you are not giving your full attention to the task at hand. Also wh... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 71 of 428
When asked the question "what does your dog mean to you?" I can answer with one word, EVERYTHING!My dog "Duke" came to me from an accidental pregnancy. We took his mother in to be "fixed" only to find that she was already pregnant. The day the pups were born, Duke was the least attractive of the litter and far from being the ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 24 of 139
I do believe that US companies should be required to provide equal pay to women and men, but only if the type of work performed is equal. For example, in a company where you have men doing strenuous, physical labor and the women in that same company perform the same duties as men the pay should most definitely be equal.I thin... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The merits of adopting a dog through a rescue league: 19 of 102
There are many reasons why adopting a dog through a rescue is the best thing to do when getting a new pet.The most obvious reason to go to a rescue when adopting your new dog is to save a dog from what may be a very uncertain future. These dogs are all too often abused and neglected by their previous owners. Some are just dro... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is TV's Dog the Bounty Hunter's Duane Chapman a racist?: 4 of 20

Duane "Dog" Chapman from the A&E reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter" is now in danger of losing his show due to claims that he is a racist. In a recorded phone conversation with his son Tucker, Chapman was heard using the "N" word repeatedly when referring to his son's girlfriend. The clip of the recorded phone call is abo... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Chihuahua: 9 of 37
Named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, the chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world. It was first recognized by the AKC in 1905. Some believe that the chihuahua is a descendant from the Chinese hairless dog. This dog is native to Mexico but it is believed to have originally come from the Chinese. It is thoug... More..