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I Live in Florida, almost in the middle of nowhere. I live on ten acres with my family and farm animals. I grew up in the country, but from the time I was 18 to 31 I lived in the city. In 1999, I decided it was time to pack up and move back to my roots, a

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Food & Drink > Fast Food The negative effects of child-centered marketing for fast food: 1 of 20
The negative effects of child-centered marketing for fast foodAs with all things in life, there is a cycle of changes. You cut your grass, it grows, you cut it again. A drought comes and the grass dies, so you replace it. Your car breaks down and you fix it. We have kids and they grow up to move out and kids on their own. Lif... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Ways that Fast Food Nation and Super Size Me have impacted the fast food industry: 1 of 10
Ways that Fast Food Nation and Super Size Me have impacted the fast food industryThe days of family's sitting down at the dinner table every night, with the exception of an occasional break from cooking for a night out to a restaurant are gone. While many family's still sit down and have family time over the dinner table, it ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) A look at the equipment needed for bull riding: 1 of 8
"Ride cowboy ride", as the song goes, is exactly what a cowboy has to do for a bull riding event, at least for eight seconds anyways. A cowboy must stay on and ride a bull for eight seconds in a bull riding competition to score points. All the mean while, the bull rider must hang on with only one hand, while kicking and spurr... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 14 of 110
In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children? This is a debatable question only because of the number of deadbeat dads out there. However, if you look at the flip side of the coin, there are just as many deadbeat mothers. A father should have equal custody rights, the same as a mother because the m... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) What is Charreada?: 1 of 7
What is a charreada?When asked the question, "What is a Charreada"?, I had no idea. This came to be a bit of a surprise when I found the answer, given my knowledge of many events having to do with the use of animals involved. So what is a Charreada? To sum it up, it is a rodeo. It is specifically a Mexican Rodeo, created to t... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Top ten money saving tips for your home: 4 of 24
Top ten money saving tips for your home In today's tough economy, with household after household struggling to make ends meet, finding ways to save money is no longer for the frugal or lower class. Everywhere you look people are losing their jobs and their homes. People who used to enjoy many luxuries are now looking to cut c... More..
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Determining how much renter's insurance you need: 2 of 12
Renters insurance is something every renter should have and often don't realize they need. Many people rent business properties, homes, and apartments, rather than buying to alleviate the worries of having to pay and take care of property maintenance and owners insurance. What they often don't realize though is that the landl... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Overview: The Kentucky Derby: 1 of 5
The "KENTUCKY DERBY" it's anybody's race! The 135th Running of the Kentucky Derby was a shocker in the wide world of horse racing. With over twenty horse's in the original roster to race only nineteen made it to the start line. The favorite "Quality Road" was scratched the race due to cracks in his hooves. Another favorit... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Five tips on saving at restaurants: 7 of 30
Are you hungry? Do you want to go out to a nice restaurant, but don't want to hurt your wallet. Cooking at home can often get tiresome. Going out to eat at a casual to mid level restaurant can be therapeutic for many. While giving some a nice break from daily cooking, eating out can also provide a flavorful meal we often just... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Economical ways to support your local animal shelter: 3 of 12
In today's economical tough times, unemployment rates are soaring through the roof. With so many people finding themselves unemployed or having to take jobs in much lower pay scales, everyone is suffering. Folks are learning it is time to batten down the hatches and stop splurging. With these changes of budget cuts come cuts ... More..