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Hi- I'm Nissa. I live in upper Michigan and raise sheep and goats. I'm involved in saving rare breed livestock from extinction as a member of ALBC (the American Livestock Breeds Conservatory). I have had Shetland sheep since 1991. This breed, from the Shetland

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Personal Finance > Stock Market Good stocks to invest in: 2 of 7
When you start investing in the stock market, it may be hard to figure out which stocks to invest in. Some of us roam around the internet looking for a hot stock tip, but when we find one, we wonder, how much does that guy know about stocks, or anything else for that matter? It's better to learn a little about the market so ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History A study of the evolution of the war power: 3 of 10
War is nasty, noisy and leaves stains on the carpet. People today realize this, and thus the war power- the ability of political leaders to declare war- is limited, and leaders may not declare war without serious reason. Historically this was not always the case. In the ancient world, Alexander the Great was able to use the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a human ovum be granted legal "personhood?": 3 of 10
Neither human ova nor human sperm are, biologically speaking, separate human beings. This is why no one is campaigning for ova and sperm to have rights. It is only when the ovum meets a sperm cell that conception occurs and a human being comes into being. In scientific terms, the human being at this early stage is called an ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) The best profession a woman can achieve in her life: 5 of 16
What about becoming a nun or religious sister, for those women who are called to do so? You get the best Spouse in the known universe, Jesus Christ. And instead of working for the dubious rewards to be found up the corporate ladder, you are working for the riches of the Kingdom of Heaven. All around the world, nuns and relig... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Assessing the Lisa Nowak scandal: NASA to review astronaut screening after bizarre love triangle: 6 of 18
How can one screen for future immoral choices? Lisa Nowak, a married woman, should not have been pursuing any man other than her husband in the first place. And mental health or drug issues would not have forced her to do so. In a society which considers adultery and divorce personal choices rather than moral issues, it's ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty What we can do to make poverty history!: 2 of 6
I remember the day when, impelled by poverty, I went on an expedition through the dumpsters of Los Angeles, looking for recyclable aluminum cans. I spend about four hours in the hot sun, and collected a bag full of cans. At the recycling machine, the cans brought me about forty or fifty cents- enough for a small, cheap food ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to begin a novel, and have the motivation to finish it: 2 of 6
Beginning to write a novel begins with a seed idea. This idea can be of a character, a situation, a setting, or even just a compelling image. The seed idea will be attractive enough that you keep coming back to it, adding details to it in your mind. After you have thought the idea through for a bit, you will want to write do... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Associated Content 411: The People's Media Company: 2 of 6
Associated Content is, like Helium, a place where writers can write and get paid for it. The two sites have a number of differences as well as their similarities, and these must be taken into account when deciding on whether to write for one or the other, or both. Both Associated Content and Helium offer pay based on perform... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Can God exist in science fiction: 1 of 3
All science fiction stories take place in futuristic worlds where mankind has outgrown the need for God- true or false? Based on a wide reading in the science fiction genre, I believe the correct answer is 'false' - science fiction is far more diverse than that. Here is some evidence in support of that position. Take for exa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Tips for writing political articles on the Internet: 1 of 3
The internet is full of political articles, but quality political articles are not that common. How can you improve your political writing skills? Here are some tips. 1. Have a clear focus for each political article that can be stated in a single, relatively simple sentence. The main part of your article should consist of ba... More..