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I was born in the small town of Liverpool, Nova Scotia which is located on the near southern end of the province. As young child I developed an early love of reading, writing, and storytelling. It was imperative that someone read me a story every single night

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Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Should Internet community sites allow complete freedom of speech or should content be regulated for inappropriate material?: 1 of 57
First of all we must ask ourselves a question. What material consists of inappropriate use of the freedom of speech on the Internet? Let us ponder on another question. What consists of appropriate use of the freedom of speech on the Internet. Joe may say that posting erotic fiction on the Internet in inappropriate or Jane may... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is reality TV running out of original concepts?: 1 of 30
Personally, I dislike reality television and I do wish that it will not be a lasting popular trend in the next few years. I may be biased but producers will have to come up with something besides plastic women pining over the latest bachelor that turned her down after she had sex with him or a screaming person who believes th... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal facts: Koala bear: 2 of 30
A broad face, big fluffy ears and a round nose, koalas are often a favorite teddy bear of many children around the world. The name 'koala bear' is actually misleading since the koalas are not even close to being a bear, but are marsupials. They have a pouch to carry their young as other marsupials do.A 'phascolarctos cinereus... More..
Computers & Technology > Car Electronics Is a lot of bass in a car stereo system good or bad?: 1 of 10
One of my loves is music and I love it loud as can be if possible. Of course that is pretty normal for a young person of twenty something you would think but I have moderate hearing loss which states that I can not hear very well without hearing assistance. No, my going deaf was not a result of really loud music but merely so... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Harry Potter: Should parents allow their kids to watch it: 4 of 34
What is the plot of the Harry Potter series? What are the values and morals? What lessons lie within the story and what ideas do they give the viewer? Does it seem to be obscene and vulgar in any way? All of those questions or more are what should be considered by the parents of the children before letting their children view... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Which is better, plain M&Ms or peanut?: 6 of 44
Imagine this scenario.You are sitting on the porch with the warm sun dawning down on you and the entire world around you is buzzing with activity. It is not to hot nor too cold. It is just perfect. While watching the flowers alive with humming birds feeding voraciously from the colored centers the crickets are singing that lu... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Positive emotional effects of body fragrance: 10 of 60
Body fragrances and perfumes were developed by Ancient Egypt over 4000 years ago and only the wealthy would have obtained them for they were rather costly. Even though these perfumes were expensive they were a good quality and were made famous in the Mediterranean region.These perfumes were made with oils from almonds and veg... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Cruise ship safety tips: 1 of 6
A cruise to an exotic location is perhaps one of the most exciting adventures that one could ever hope to embark upon. With that being said, cruise industries push the idea of creating long lasting and wonderful memories for travelers to reflect upon. It is truly undesirable to return with a rather humiliating and disastrous ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Is there such a thing as a "true" American?: 3 of 14
America is defined as a melting pot simply because of their tolerance for allowing foreigners and all different walks of people to come into the country and live the American way. The Chinese, Japanese, Jamaicans, Canadians and many other cultures have moved to America to embrace this lifestyle. The foreigners who wish to bec... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Should people be allowed to choose their baby's sex?: 13 of 58
Permission to choose a baby's sex. That statement does require much thinking and careful actions as a choice such as this can affect everything so drastically. This idea also begs to question the morals of the American and Canadian society. Is this morally correct? Is it even ethical to say the least? Do we even have the righ... More..