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Hi, my name is Raven and I'm a yellow lab.

I have long been pondering the conundrum of whether or not I should "come out" to the internet community. On one paw, I feel compelled to be a spokesbitch (yes, that's the politically correct term) for my species

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting the right cat for you: 1 of 15
There are few- if any!- things in this world as cute as a kitten. However, wrapped inside that small furry package is a force of destruction that can wreak havoc with your home. Beneath those pointed ears lies a brain that is optimized for thinking up new and creative ways to make trouble. Kittens are not for everyone. Unles... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Craft idea: Homemade greeting cards: 1 of 15
Homemade greeting cards are both more personal and less expensive than the store bought versions. Best of all, they can be customized for any recipient on any occasion. Making greeting cards is a fun craft that can help you brighten someone's day. Here are a few ideas for making your greeting cards look great: 1. Start with ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips How to naturally lower your cholesterol: 1 of 15
Avoiding high cholesterol is more than just following a low fat diet. In order to get your cholesterol low and keep it there, you need a proactive approach to nutrition. It's not just about what you don't eat, it's about the foods you choose to eat as well. A study at the University of Oklahoma showed that men who followed a... More..
Education > Education (Other) Which courses should be mandatory at school: 4 of 59
All students should come out of high school with a basic general knowledge that includes an understanding of how our government works, an ability to write clearly and concisely, and a solid grasp of basic math concepts. Students can gain some of these skills by taking courses such as history, social studies, math, and Englis... More..
Sciences > Psychology Are there differences in intelligence between races?: 2 of 29
Large-scale statistical studies, in general, show racial/ethnic differences, which is why I write for the "yes" side. But that's not important. Who cares? Sweeping generalizations about racial (or ethnic) traits serve no purpose. We don't deal with "races" in our daily lives. We deal with individuals. Those individuals have ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Why people own pets: 2 of 29
As is the case with any activity, people take up pet ownership for a variety of reasons. To some, pets are a status symbol or fashion accessory, to others they are surrogate children. For each pet owner, pets bring something unique into his or her life. Here are a few of my reasons for having furry and scaly friends in my li... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over yourself: Making the transition from thinking to writing: 5 of 71
I. Organization- the essential step in the transition between thought and writing. A. Those who boast that they "don't need" a formal outline are generally victims of grade inflation. While their work in school may have received high marks because of their flawless grammar and diligent use of spell checks, their ideas tend t... More..
Sciences > Anthropology (Other) Predicting the next phase of human evolution: 2 of 27
x-Men or "Idiocracy"? That is the question. I would love to spin a tale of mankind's unlimited potential, but being as how this is the sciences channel, rather than the creative writing channel, I'll lay out the the disappointing facts. The theory of evolution relies on the principle of natural selection. In an environment w... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Is gaming addiction a problem?: 2 of 26
Video game "addiction" is as much a problem as drug addiction or alcoholism. In other words, it is not a problem at all, but merely a result of a fundamental dissatisfaction with one's life. By focusing on the means by which a person escapes his or her problems, we fail to address the problems themselves. These problems are ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employment Law Careers: How to protest an unfair performance review: 1 of 13
Supervisors are as capable of human error as anyone else. If your latest performance review was not what you were expecting, the fault may indeed lie with the supervisor who wrote that review. While "shrugging it off" may be the easiest way to deal with the situation, ignoring an unfair review is never a wise career move. An... More..