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Engaging the interest and imagination of an unseen audience is what Marie Hurley strives for each time she sits down to write.

Published in newspapers and journals she enjoys sharing what she has learned from more than twenty-five years international experience

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Sports & Recreation > Olympics (Other) The impact of professional athletes on the Olympic Games: 1 of 9
"Faster, higher, stronger," the Olympic motto has been part of the Olympic Games since 1894 when the International Olympic Committee was formed. Olympic athletes are driven by the desire to do just that. For most of the twentieth century Olympic competition was restricted to amateurs, but in 1986 the amateur rule was overtur... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best breeds for guard dogs: 9 of 72
Every dog will perform the duties of a watch dog, with the exception perhaps of the Basenji, a wild African dog which does not bark. A dog's instinct is to warn the pack of the approach of strangers and most often they will do this through insistent barking. A guard dog will do more than just warn you, it will also defend bo... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues A look at PETA's activist network: 1 of 8
Whether or not you agree with PETA's philosophies and actions, you cannot help but be impressed by the size, breadth and depth of their activist network. They aim to have people all over the world promoting animal rights at the grass roots level to spread awareness and make their message visible and heard. People for the Eth... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Do horses have emotions?: 2 of 15
Everyone who has owned a horse, worked with horses or spent any time around horses knows they have emotions. Horses actually give us very clear signs of how they are feeling. Understanding these signs can lead to better relationships with our horses while to ignore them can be dangerous. FEAR Fear is the most obvious emotion... More..
Business > Human Resources The positive side of employee turnover: 2 of 15
Employee turnover is a normal part of doing business. Less than five percent turnover is actually considered unhealthy. When an employee resigns our minds immediately turn to recruitment, training and the cost and time delays involved in getting a replacement. Turnover is not all bad news though; with each new vacancy a myri... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Car buying tips for women: 3 of 22
Did someone say shopping? Shopping is a favorite pass time of many women and not knowing all the ins and outs of a product or its availability usually doesn't stop them, but as buying a car is a major financial commitment there are a few things you should do before jumping in at the deep end. First ask yourself what you will... More..
Business > Human Resources Managing employee absence: 2 of 14
Have you ever worked late into the night to cover the work of an employee who called in sick? Perhaps you've been on vacation for a week and returned to find that your work has simply piled up in your inbox and you now have a backlog as well as today's work to face. To ensure the wellbeing of your business and your staff you... More..
Business > Human Resources Are behavioral interviews more effective than standard question interviews: 1 of 7
Selecting the right person to fill a vacancy is always a challenge. When selecting a candidate we look for two things; technical knowledge and skill to do the job and how well the person will fit into our organization. Standard questions are useful for determining a person's level of skill and knowledge but they are limited.... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues About PETA's "A-Team": 1 of 7
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA, is an organization attempting to radically change the way humanity thinks about and interacts with animals. They are advocates for animal rights and the A-Team is one of many ways in which people who support their cause can participate. A-Team projects are designed for indiv... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to end animal homelessness: 4 of 27
Perfectly healthy dogs and cats all over the world are being euthanized daily. Homeless cats turn feral threatening local wildlife and homeless dogs wander the streets getting into garbage bins and being knocked down in traffic. Why do so many of these once loved pets end up homeless and how do we end the escalating problem?... More..