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Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Dog and cat owners beware: Pet food recalls: 1 of 8
Recently, Menu Foods of Canada issued a recall of both Cat and Dog food. The list of affected items include hundreds of brands, including many major pet foods. On March 15th, 2007, the US FDA ascertained that certain pet foods were poisoning people's pets, including cats and dogs. The FDA found contaminated vegetable protein... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 20 of 145
Everyone has a top five movie selection, here's mine: 5. Napoleon Dynamite Although not quite satire, and not quite dark comedy, Napoleon Dynamite simultaneously fits the niches of cult classic and family comedy. My favorite line: Napoleon - "I caught you a delicious bass." 4. The Empire Strikes Back Some movie pundits will ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which is the better video game platform: Console or PC?: 4 of 29
The current state of console gaming easily beats PC gaming. With HDMI, surround sound, and other modern technology, consoles are giving PC's a solid kick in the transistors! Although some people really will gravitate towards certain games, consoles provide more than just a computer experience. Consoles provide better graphic... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How the millionaires made their millions: 1 of 7
How do millionaires make their money? They work EXTREMELY HARD. Living in Chicago, and playing assistant to several lawyers, I've known a few millionaires in my life. I know what they're like because I have to play custodian to their paperwork. Here is what millionaires are like: Millionaires WORK AT LEAST 70 HOURS A WEEK. T... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Should you smoke in your car?: 10 of 62
Smoking in your car is a bad decision for several reasons. Although I believe that freedom is important, there are many risks associated with smoking in a vehicle. HEALTH Smoking itself is an act that causes damage to your body. The danger of smoking is plural: heart disease, lung cancer, bronchitis, birth defects, as well a... More..
Sciences > Psychology If and why we fear death: 15 of 83
To examine the fear of death in a social science perspective, we must consider two main viewpoints and exposit as fully as possible. First, we can consider the fear of death in a PHYSIOLOGICAL sense. In terms of evolution, organisms are hardwired to avoid death and reproduce. With humans, the fear of death has an immediate e... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to tell if an online shop is trustworthy: 2 of 11
So, you want to check out an online company, but you're worried about its legitimacy? A few signs that a company is a scam: 1. The company's website is poorly designed. Every legitimate business should have a budget for creating a quality website. One of the biggest give-aways that a company might not be legit is its website... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to avoid Internet investment scams: 2 of 11
To avoid Internet investment scams, don't let your greed get the best of you. Ultimately, scams undermine the social nature of the internet; we are supposed to be MORE free, and LESS prone to personal risks, when in fact the opposite is true: security is a hassle, trusting people is decreased, and every other webpage is a da... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Relaxation: Releasing stress: 6 of 32
Let's face it, life in today's world is stressful. Lucky for you, meditation can help. I've independently studied several forms of meditation, self-hypnosis, and relaxation, and there is a very simple way to calm yourself via meditation. This is the first lesson that a skilled practitioner will teach you. In fact, it is the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology What happened to the Reagan Republican?: 5 of 25
In the span of twenty years, the secular middle-conservative of America has either disappeared, been abducted into the middle-left, or joined up with the Neo-conservatives. During the time George Bush (the elder) had his term in office, America hit a major recession. Jobs were cut, there was no internet, and the Soviet Union... More..