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Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies What you'd do if you were president: 9 of 64
If I were president of the United States I would halt the spending immediately. I would legalize marijuana and use the savings from prosecuting innocent people to pay for some of the debt. I would tax this natural substance and use it for natural healing. I would use the tax of marijuana to fund the war in Afghanistan and use... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to report identity theft: 4 of 12
The phone rings and that nice person from the credit card company asks if "you have been shopping today"?Your response is no I have not...She says are you sure?We show you have spent $960.00 in eight transactions today.You have been the victim of a crime called identity theft. The first sensation is confusion. Where was I tod... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Can working women be good mothers?: 3 of 9
Can working women be good mothers? When posing this question, firstly, we must state that all women are working women. In fact, some may argue that stay at home mothers work harder than their professional working-mother counterparts. So the assumption that women who stay at home don't work is a myth. Dedicating oneself to the... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Dog health: Hip dysplasia symptoms and treatments: 1 of 3
When dealing with hip dysplasia in Labradors, I have discovered that weight plays a significant role. When a dog becomes overweight their hips become stressed and stretched out. Limiting food intake and providing quality food are some of the remedies I have found to cure the problem. Supplementing with gloucosamine/chondriota... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Do dogs comprehend the English language?: 12 of 26
Most dogs understand basic language, similarly, the way monkeys would. As long as time is spent to educate,socialize and train them what is meant by certain words,they will understand. Dogs want to please their masters. Canines need to communicate what their needs are. They have a unique abilitiy to intuit things, with regar... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Health benefits of gardening: 5 of 10
Gardening is a therapuetic way of making the environment, in which you live, more beautiful and restoring your own well being.I have found, over the years, that spending time with mother nature is the best way to give yourself balance,both physically and mentally, few other activities will supply. Why spend money at the gym... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Being a traditionalist parent in a modern society: 1 of 2
Being a traditional parent in a modern society is a challenging calling, because it is considered ,by some, to be backward and in a way slightly abnormal. After delivering my son, I learned fast that working in the business sector was opposite to what my new charge needed. He needed me,more than anything.After bringing him in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values A bias exists against stay-at-home mothers: 1 of 1
In a day and age when women are losing their choice to stay at home, and still maintain their personal dignity, I say yes. Feminism has created a situation, whereby, women who choose to stay at home and take care of their families,and themselves, are considered irrelevant, by many. I have even read one writer say, "it is a lu... More..
Local Guides > Baltimore The geography of Baltimore, MD: 1 of 1
The geography of Baltimore is wonderful, indeed. They don't call Maryland "America in miniature" for nothing! Baltimore has both hills and harbor. It is located on the Chesapeake Bay and has access to major shipping channels, as well as, world class sailing. Every couple of years the Volvo World yacht race sails up the Chesap... More..
Local Guides > Baltimore The best place to take your dog for a walk in Baltimore, MD: 1 of 1
Loch Raven Reservoir is probably one of the best places to walk your dog in the Baltimore area. The fresh air and scenic vista are reasons to get out and enjoy nature with your best friend in tow. Make sure your dog is leashed because if it has any hunting instincts it will surely end up chasing the Canadian geese into the fr... More..