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I am a happily married, 48 year old living in Alberta, Canada. I live with my husband and daughter in a house we have lovingly renovated over the past 18 years. We have two cats, a 16 year diabetic female tabby and a 10 year old female tortoise shell.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Top online privacy concerns: 1 of 37
Online privacy is not something we gave much thought to when buying our first, internet-ready computer. We came home, set up all the various components and started web surfing. The whole concept of the internet was so fascinating and exciting that we didn't worry about our privacy or who might be tracking our information as m... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Death of a pet: 2 of 48
Last night we said goodbye to our beloved Kitty. Although she was 16 and diabetic, we thought we'd still have many years to love and spoil her.When we picked her from the shelter all those years ago, she was a tiny bundle of affectionate energy. We had never owned a cat before but had borrowed several books from our local lib... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes A look at adult diabetes: 1 of 23
Diabetes is rising among U.S. adults with approximately 6% of the population being affected. Recent results of data analysis shows that almost 13% of those aged 20 or older have diabetes. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Diabetes is a disease that can injure or kill through heart disease, blindness, or... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Technology's impact on society: 2 of 34
With all of the new technological advances in the last century, you would think that our lives would be close to perfect. Such is not always the case. For all of the advances we have made, there are many areas where we have actually lost more than we have gained. We need to have a clear understanding of technology in order to... More..
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) Do you hate your job?: 4 of 64
I can honestly and without reservation say I love my job. Over the course of my 32 years in the workforce, I have worked for the government as well as various industries in the private sector and for a short while was self-employed. Of all of the positions I have held at various companies, the job I am currently in is the one... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Why video games are beneficial for seniors: 1 of 15
The Nintendo Wii has become the new fitness and rehabilitation tool for adults and is a surprise hit with seniors. The Wii is so popular in nursing homes and senior residences that many of the residents clamor for their own.The Wii offers a delightful alternative to a boring, sedentary lifestyle by providing exercise and boos... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead: 7 of 82
If kissing up to your boss is the only way to get ahead then there is something seriously wrong with your boss. A boss, whether male or female, who needs their employees to be sycophants, is probably never going to let them get ahead anyway. Why would they promote the very people who feed their egos when the replacement emplo... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat eye care: Cat vision care advice: 1 of 9
A cat's distinctive eyes are the first thing you notice about them. Because their eyes are so compelling it is readily obvious if there is something wrong. Your cat's eyes should be moist and clear. If you notice their eyes are cloudy, tearing or if their eyelids are red, they may have developed an infection or eye disease. K... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources The effect of animals on human mood: 2 of 16
Edward O. Wilson coined the term Biophilia Hypothesis which according to Wikipedia "suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems". "Philias are the attractions and positive feelings that people have toward certain habitats, activities, and objects in their natural surroundings". Wha... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Great pancake recipes: 6 of 46
This is the most delightful, delicious, lick the pan kind of oven pancake ever.Decadent Delicious Cranberry Caramel Oven Baked Pancake (this recipe can easily be doubled - the recipe below fed three).Preheat oven to 400 degreesLightly butter the sides of a 9 X 13 pan.5 tbsp butter6 tbsp brown sugar3 large eggs1 cup milk1 cup ... More..