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Travel > Australia & South Pacific Introductory overview on the Solomon Islands: 1 of 12
If you are like most people and your vacation dreams focus on tropical getaways then the Solomon Islands may be perfect for you. This article will provide you with enough information to help you decide if the Solomon Islands is the place to be. OVERVIEW The Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia. It is east of Papua New G... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Parents should be allowed to cast as many votes as they have children: 2 of 14
A suggestion has been made that parents should be allowed to cast as many votes as they have children. I suspect that this suggestion was made to 'empower' children who are kept from voting by age restrictions. Perhaps, the motivation comes from people who feel that having children means that they have a greater stake in who... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans FHA minimum-down-payment change for 2009: 4 of 16
The Subprime Mortgage crisis is inspiring banks and other lending institutions to tighten requirements for housing loans. As a result, people with big dreams of owning a home but little money set aside are looking to the Federal Housing Administration for help. If you are such a person, it is important to have information ab... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Why cats purr and what they are saying when they meow: 15 of 43
The thing about cats that makes them different from other pets is that a cat does not see himself as a pet. In the mind of a cat, he is the master and the human his pet. So it behooves you to understand what your cat wants and needs. After all, you are 'his' pet. There are two ways that cats try to communicate verbally with ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership A historical view of US presidential pets: 6 of 15
President elect Barack Obama's recent decision to adopt a dog brought a lot of attention to the role that pets serve in the White House. The role of 'pet in chief' has been held by all sorts of animals over the years and , many times , the pets provided insights into the Presidents that owned them. This article will discuss ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Stocks to avoid in 2009: 4 of 9
No one can say that 2008 was a banner year for the US Economy. With massive job losses, $700 billion bailouts and the near collapse of the auto industry, the year resembled a flashback to the Great Depression of the 30's. Most economists suggest that 2009 may not be much better. For the investor concerned with making a profi... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice DUI/DWI explained: 9 of 19
Picture this scenario: a person, after enduring another hard day at work, decides to unwind with a few drinks at the local bar. On the way home, the person is pulled over by a police officer who administers the breathalizer test. The results of the breathalizer test indicate that the driver was driving with a blood alcohol c... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Hot jobs in the healthcare industry: 3 of 6
Has all the talk about economic recession made you worry about your future? Well if so, you may find that its not the children but rather the seniors that are the future. As life expectancies increase and more baby boomers join their parents in retirement, the need for health care continues to sky rocket. This article will d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for writing in the first person: 2 of 4
Many great stories were written from the first person perspective. 'The Sun Also Rises' by Ernest Hemingway and the 'Catcher in the Rye' by JD Salinger are examples of how effective it can be to have the main character serve as narrator. Of course such a writing style also has its pitfalls. This article will provide some imp... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Aldrete Davila, "victim" of DEA agents Ramos and Compean, arrested on drug smuggling charges: 1 of 2
Those who have grown cynical of the criminal justice system could only cringe with disgust when Aldrete Davila was arrested in November of 2007 for attempting to smuggle 750 lbs of marijuana into the United States. However, those same critics gained a degree of satisfication on August 8, 2008 when Mr Davilia was sentenced to... More..