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I am an animal person, into emergency medical services, aviation, the outdoors, backpacking, search and rescue and K9 search, SCUBA diving, geocaching, dogs, pet sitting, motorcycles, and like to do just about anything.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women For men: How to shop for a great anniversary gift: 52 of 66
The big day is coming...your anniversary! But you still need to get something special for your sweetheart! It doesn't matter whether you've known her for 6 months or 10 years, it's always a challenge to find something that will be just right. Jewelry is usually a good choice. Observe the styles she likes to wear, maybe even ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Tracking your course: GPS and other toys to trace your route: 5 of 6
Technology has worked its way into our lives even as we go into the wilderness to escape it. But the technology of GPS is one that actually helps us to escape by helping us plan routes and follow trails, showing us points of interest, and allowing us to review our travels later. There are quite a number of designs of GPS tha... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the meadow: 54 of 63
In the meadow Sweetly cries Meadowlark Up it flies O'er the trees To it's nest Evening comes Silent rest More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Tips for keeping a travel journal: 8 of 9
Tips For Keeping a Travel Journal When traveling, keeping a journal can be one of the most valuable and rewarding things you do! It provides a fun way of keeping track of what you have done for future reference and it will bring back memories for years to come. Depending on your preference, a spiral-bound notebook or a blank... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Good dog breeds for hiking: 9 of 10
There is nothing more romantic than the idea of spending the day out in the woods, communing with nature, and hiking with your dog at your side. You have been dreaming about this but all you need is the dog! Ah What breed is the best? With the American Kennel Club recognizing over 150 pure breeds, this is a tough decision. I... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 295 of 298
Every year I go to a lot of trouble to plant a garden. I weed the area, fertilize it with composted manure from our horses, cover the soil with plastic and plant all my little seedlings. I then religiously water it and pull stray weeds that manage to sneak in. I always seem to end up with lots of beautiful plants that are ov... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Is crating your dog cruel?: 22 of 22
"Crate my dog? You mean cage my dog? I wouldn't think of ever doing that!". I have heard this over and over again from people who are also replacing their chewed up sofas, paying off the veterinarian bill to have stuff removed from their dog's stomach and 'buying stock' in doggie clean-up products. They think that putting th... More..
Sciences > Physiology A look at how CPR restarts the circulatory system: 9 of 9
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, restarts the circulatory system in an indirect manner. It does this by supporting the heart with oxygen until an electrical shock from a defibrillator is administered to the heart. When a person's heart stops, this is called cardiac arrest. The heart may stop for a variety of reasons, m... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs The five rights of medication: 2 of 2
Before giving any medication to a patient, there are five things that need to be checked to ensure that the medication to be given is going to be appropriate. We call these five things the "Five rights". They are as follows: 1. Right patient 2. Right medication 3. Right dose 4. Right route 5. Right times Let's first take a l... More..