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Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Reptiles that make the best pets: 1 of 30
A lot of people have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to own a reptile in their home as a pet. Most are simply disgusted by the idea and cannot fathom how one could ever be deemed as cute or funny. The truth is; reptiles can make excellent pets andare full of character and personality. Because of the numerous d... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms 10 things you would like to say to a rude customer: 3 of 46
Working in retail for the past two years, I've learned how to bite my tongue when it comes to rude customers. Because of personal experience, i understand and empathize with others who, like myself, are forced to smile and nod when a customer is blatantly verbally abusing them while at work. While the phrase "the customer is ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: What is your favorite animal and why: 3 of 30
Two years ago, If I would have been asked the question "what is your favorite animal?" I wouldn't have been able to give a honest answer; although I probably would have said a cat. At that point, it was the only animal that I had any real experience caring for which made my ability to answer the question limited. I was hired ... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Assessing hamsters, mice, and gerbils as pets for kids: 3 of 22
For many years, the hamster has been considered to be the ideal pet for young children. They are small, inexpensive and playful. Despite the many advantages to buying one of these small critters for your child, there are also many disadvantages that will ultimately end up making the final decision for you.Most hamsters, gerbi... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How many fish can go into a 10-gallon tank: 2 of 8
When starting up your very first aquarium, a ten gallon tank seems to be the most popular choice. Working in a pet store for the past two years, I get asked "how many fish can go into a ten gallon tank" quite frequently. The answer is actually a lot more complicated than you might think.The rule of thumb for any fish tank is ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Goldfish care: An overview: 4 of 14
Working in a pet store for the past two years of my life has granted me with a vast amount of knowledge about animals i never would have thought of. Fish are without a doubt the most popular little companions; goldfish being the most sought after. There are numerous misconceptions about goldfish, the biggest one being the com... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is giving up a child for adoption giving or selfish?: 16 of 51
Growing up in todays world, it is safe to say that each and every one of us realize that mistakes happen. Sometimes that mistake can never be fixed; but sometimes it can. When a sixteen year old girl becomes pregnant, the first thing she does is try to decide what she's going to do to fix her problem. Will getting an abortion... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds General safety for your pet bird: 2 of 6
When we take the plunge to bring home one of our feathered friends, we are taking on an incredible amount of responsibility. Not only are we seperating the bird from his natual habitat, but we are then becoming a part of his flock.What this means is that whatever they see us doing, they'll want to try on for size as well. Thi... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer What is cancer: 4 of 11
In the year 2008, about 565, 650 Americans were expected to be diagnosed and die of cancer. It's a disease that has affected millions of people; families and friends alike. In the U.S alone; cancer accounts for one out of every four deaths. With a disease this deadly, it's especially important to know what exactly cancer is.H... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Guide to setting up a freshwater fish tank: 7 of 17
Many people consider fish aquariums to be relaxing, atheistically pleasing and an inexpensive hobby. While most of this is true, setting up a freshwater tank may be a little more complicated than you first thought. Before you make the decision to add fish to your home, there are many things you need to consider; things that i... More..