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Born with a brittle bone condition, I grew up reasonably well in an unincorporated, semi-rural area in North Clackamas County, just east of the City of Milwaukie and just south of Portland, Oregon. After graduating from Rex Putnam High School in Gladstone,

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Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Assisted living: Resources and options: 1 of 8
Due to advancing age, disability or chronic illness, you or a loved one may one day no longer be capable of living alone. What are your options? While nursing homes provide highly skilled care 24/7, what if you need only minimal help with daily activities and want to retain your autonomy and independence? Over the past 25 yea... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Why cats purr and what they are saying when they meow: 7 of 43
Cats uninhibitedly communicate their wants, needs and feelings to their human companions. Understanding cats' language produces a mutually agreeable coexistence between human and cat.So, why do cats purr? Generally, purring indicates contentment, happiness and unconditional love. Newborn kittens begin purring instinctively as... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Sins and God's laws: 8 of 36
Is using marijuana - especially for medicinal purposes - a sin against God? The Bible clearly states the specific nature of sins, "which are manifest": Idolatry, adultery, thievery, greed, envy, murder, etc. (1). Nowhere does the Bible specify that smoking anything is a sin.The closest sin that may arguably apply to the effec... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Diabetes: Symptoms and treatment: 6 of 16
Can you fall asleep after your morning cup of coffee? Does your vision occasionally blur? Do your hands or feet sometimes tingle? Does your thirst seem unquenchable, especially after drinking sugary beverages? Are you urinating excessively or more frequently? Do your minor wounds take longer than they should to heal? If you a... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Dr. Stephen Greer: A man in relentless pursuit of the truth or master salesman?: 5 of 13
Seeing a disc-shaped craft as a child sparked Dr. Stephen M. Greer's interest in ufology. In 1990 he founded the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (http://www.CSETI.org), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research and education in order to further our understanding of extrater... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Symptoms and treatment of diabetes: 7 of 15
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects an estimated 20.8 million American men, women and children; nearly a third are unaware they have the condition. When blood sugar levels are only slightly elevated, symptoms may be mild or even nonexistent. Diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent devasta... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museum Reviews Museum reviews: The Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas: 1 of 1
KABOOM! You see a brilliant flash and the distinctive mushroom-cloud, roiling high above the blast site. You watch the shock waves, as they rapidly tumble across the desert floor in concentric rings toward you. Suddenly you are struck by a blast of warm wind, while echoes of the explosion assault your hearing and rumble throu... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family: 55 of 101

Struggling with five bags of groceries, I entered the front door of our modest three-bedroom, ranch-style house and immediately noticed that Paul was no longer snoring on the sofa. Then through the sliding glass door off the dining room, movement in the backyard caught my attention. Paul was digging a hole near the back fence... More..
Business > Starting a Business Write a business plan over lunch: 19 of 29
Sam, a young entrepreneur, arrived on time for his appointment with the Small Business Administration advisor at 11:00 A.M., Friday, confident that he was prepared. Impressed with Ron's business concept and PowerPoint presentation, the advisor, Mr. Kincaid, requested a copy of Sam's business plan to review."I didn't know I ne... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Doctor Who: 11 of 15
"Do you want to come with me? Cause if you do then I should warn you, you're gonna see all sorts of things: ghosts from the past; aliens from the future; the day the Earth died in a ball of flame. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: the trip of a lifetime." Thus the Doc... More..