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A writer, a photographer, vaguely intelligent, somewhat attention-challenged, very intense, loving cat-mommy to two black fuzzbutts, living in Holland, and a Mac addict.

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Sciences > Cellular Biology Functions of membrane proteins: 9 of 10
The cell membrane is a two-layered sheet of special types of fats. What makes them so special is that one end of each molecule is attracted to water, while the rest of the molecule is not (imagine how oil and water separate). What you end up with, then, is a layer of fat, sandwiched between two layers of water-loving (hyrdop... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to save money on cat care: 9 of 10
I'm not going to say that cats are cheap. Like everything else, you get back what you invest, and with cats, that's an investment in good food and quality vet care. The second is especially important. Your vet should be willing to discuss the whys and the hows of anything that he wants to do to your cat, as well as be willin... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Pet adoption: What to expect from a rescue organization: 10 of 11
Not all rescues are created equal, which is something most people only learn the hard way. A good rescue group will make you fill out an extensive application, with questions such as "What would you do if..." for the hypothetical situations in which the pet in question starts peeing on the floors, not eating, bites, scratche... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Morals, Values & Norms (Other) Public outcry can force Hollywood to clean up their act: 12 of 13
Public outcry will not force Hollywood to do anything. If you want Hollywood to clean up their act, stop buying it. It's a simple matter of economics. Hollywood is in the business of making money, not providing entertainment or furthering "artistic expression" (they may claim to be, but only because it sounds nice). If peopl... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Budget and save: How to take control of your finances: 29 of 30
I am one of the lucky few for whom their income exceeds their expenses. I am able to afford plane tickets (economy, not first class) to Europe, whatever books my little heart desires, a bicycle, and day trips to New York City without making much of a dent in my financial status. That all changed when I stumbled upon a little... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Breeders or dog owners: Who is more responsible for the excess of abandoned or sheltered dogs?: 36 of 36
This might be considered as a breeder, since the type of idiots I am about to discuss are the so-called "Backyard Breeder" types. You probably know of one: A person buys a "purebred" (nonpapered) puppy from the pet store on a whim, realizes a month or so later that he's still trying to pay off the bills, and then realizes: "... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Recipes: Hot chocolate: 9 of 9
This recipe for white hot chocolate is one of my own creations-I was trying out another recipe I'd looked up and couldn't find anise flavoring. It does take a little time and a lot of love, but one sip and you'll feel oodles of both flooding your taste buds. This is truly a special drink, one you'll want to make over and ove... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Choosing a veterinarian for your pet: 7 of 7
Unless you were compelled to rescue a stray kitty off the streets, there is absolutely no reason for you not to have a vet before you have a pet if you planned on getting one. Cost is a major factor for most people in determining the vet, I would put convenience first, if your pet is one of those that needs regular checkups,... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Dog and cat food recipes: 6 of 6
Preparing your own pet food is a simple process, but knowing what you are doing, so that you don't kill your pet with nutritional deficiencies/excesses, is a bit harder. There is A LOT of information and misinformation out there. If you want to make your own pet food, I suggest buying Dr. Pitcairn's "New Complete Guide to Na... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Which human foods can be given to cats: 4 of 4
Strange that there are "human foods" and "cat foods" at all; after all, human and feline both require the same proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates as each other - BUT in vastly different proportions. I feed my cats a raw diet, meaning they get chicken, chicken bones, and chicken organs six days out of seven (I figured that i... More..