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My name is Melissa Dawn aspiring actor, writer and Internet business guru. I am Bilingual in French, hold several business diplomas, a paralegal diploma and qualifications in psychology. However; I am still deciding what I want to be when I I grow up!

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Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues Why Americans fear immigration: 1 of 22
Those poor tired huddled masses that were so welcomed at the beginning of the twentieth century, are not feeling the welcome mat being extended to them anymore. American's have begun to fear immigration and immigrants themselves; in fact this very fear is turning towards hatred to the former huddled masses.American's fear of ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues The minimum cost of friendship: 1 of 22

Someone once wrote, True friends are rarer than fine jewels' and in our fast paced frenzied, instant intimacy society, this certainly seems to be true. To have a friend, we must be a friend, and that means adhering to common sense and the usually unwritten, unstated codes of friendship. The minimum cost of friendship is our t... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Dealing with adult tantrums: 2 of 22

We have all witnessed an adult tantrum, and in all likelihood we've all had one! While watching an adult lose it, even if only for a few minutes can be shocking, humorous or a combination; they are usually a symptom of much deeper issues.Tantrums are based on anxiety, unresolved hurt, frustration and fear. When a small child ... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Must-have skin care tools: 1 of 11
Skin is our largest organ, and having the right tools to care for our skin is of paramount importance. Today there are more skin care products than ever before and even more confusion amongst consumers. Caring for our skin need not be difficult or expensive, most of the tools we need are inexpensive and many exist right in... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to leave if you're afraid of your spouse: 3 of 32
The fairy tale has turned ugly, Prince Charming now fills you with fear dread and revulsion, and despite all best efforts the union cannot be saved. Movies have conditioned abused spouses to go for revenge, and some like the movie Enough' with Jennifer Lopez have actually suggested the only way to get rid of a spouse you trul... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) How to determine if your drinking water is safe: 1 of 9
So often we take our drinking water for granted. If you live in a city with government montiored drinking systems, you are probably safe, although nothing is infallible. If your drinking water source is from a well, periodic testing is a must. Here's what to do and what to look for.Well Water:If purchasing an existing propert... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is 40 really the new 30?: 13 of 115
Initially several years ago the expression Forty is the new thirty', was applied solely to women, now in 2007 the expression applies equally to men. So why are we losing a decade of our lives? It is not just because we are living longer, but the fact that we are able to continuously reinvent ourselves.While medical inventions... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Friendship drama: How to handle backstabbers: 10 of 83

We have all been betrayed or stabbed in the back by a friend, co-worker, romantic partner or family member, at some point in our lives. Handling backstabbers after the pain has been inflicted can be difficult and takes time and energy. Releasing yourself from the situation is the most positive thing you can do, along with pla... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why some people cannot succeed: 8 of 66
I have met so many vibrant, intelligent, nice people who essentially are going nowhere. These people do not necessarily have come from the wrong side of the tracks, but people who cannot succeed usually do have four distinctive traits. Do these traits mean that people cannot eventually succeed? Of course not; sitting down and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why some things are better left unsaid: 5 of 41

We are generally encouraged to hash issues to death in our western society. Therapy whether for couples, troubled adolescents, or single folks is a multi million dollar industry. The word closure' is one of the therapist's favourite words, and of course to truly have closure we have to talk! And talk, and talk.Sometimes howev... More..